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waywardcelt.com · writing · the-clock-keeps-ticking · proof no. 7 · May 12, 2023 · author: J. O’Donnell · editor: also J. O’Donnell
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Galley · entry · August 19, 2010

The clock keeps ticking

Filed under Miscellany Personal · 1 minute read

… and I still don’t know what I am doing next week. Starting to feel under the gun to decide now. Realizing that being social is likely not something that I can control at this point, but rather just something that will come from getting on my bike and looking for an adventure.

Editor: That’s one.

I’ll be honest, the prospect of a multi-day ride scares me. My sense of safety is really challenged when thinking about riding without a partner or at least a known entity at the end of the day. Solo rides are inherently more dangerous for a multitude of reasons, but the main one being for the mere fact that you are alone. I won’t dwell on that any more than what needed to be said.

So, as of now, who knows where I’ll end up…. and who knows how I’ll get there. All I know is that over the next week I will meet more people face to face than i have over the past 3 years. I may have to leave the state to do that or I may not leave any further than day-long round trips in state. Who knows. The important part here, after all, is just to get OUT. And out, my friends, is exactly what I intend to get.

Editor: That’s two.

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August 19, 2010 · J. O’D.

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