Roky Erickson : Forever

This song provokes so much thought for me.  I'm listening to this just wondering how alone one gets while on the road.  Night after night exploring the country on my own path.  I have had many great people shape, mold, guide, and raise me into the person I am today.  Shown me the way.  We get one life, so I am out this summer to soak in as much as I can of this continent.  The more technology, and social networking pries into our lives, we lose more of our own unique thought processes.  Advertisements, iPhone Apps, Facebook, friends, family... even this blog suggests, tells, plants ideas for what we think and do.  I'm going to be alone for three months with God and my mind forming the direction for the rest of my life.  We'll see what we end up with... :)

Today Is My Last Day At Work !

It is very real now... It is bitter/sweet leaving work, but I can't wait for my journey ahead!  I pick up my motorcycle tomorrow in St. Louis, will spend a few days with friends and family, trial load the motorcycle a few times and head to Springfield on Monday the 4th. I start my trip on the 5th!!! 5 days! FIVE DAYS!

Map of Destinations

Springfield, MO

Horshoe Canyon, AR

Davy Crockett National Forest, TX

Austin, TX

San Angelo State Park, TX

Carlsbad Cavern, NM

Santa Fe, NM

Gila National Forest, NM

Saguaro National Park, AZ

Laughlin, NV

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

Zion National Park, UT

Arches National Park, Moab, UT

Denver, CO

Estes Park, CO

Yellowstone National Park, WY

Beartooth Highway (212)

Big Belt Mountains, MT

Glacier National Park, MT

Banff National Park, AB
Cyrpress Hills Provicial Park, SK

Prince Albert National Park, SK

Riding Mountains National Park, MB

Whiteshell Provincial Park, MB

...to be continued when i have time :)