Back At It!

Well my summer holidays are officially over...I know...all of you who do not have the summer off feel so sorry for me!!!

This change in routine will mean a change in my training routine as well. Yesterday I rode out to Burlington and back...really savouring all that it has to offer and giving thanks for the past months that I have ridden this route. Of course I had to stop at a Starbucks along the way...what would a ride be without coffee. Sure hope there are Starbuck stops in the TDA...of course that is not likely going to happen...oh dear does that mean instant coffee!!!!!

I was up today at 5am and did an hour on the training bike I have set up in my condo with the fan blowing on me but somehow it does not compete with the real thing. I will be able to do long rides on weekends until around the end of October but after that it will be indoor training...thanks goodness for iPods!!!

My donation procedure will be up within the next two weeks. I really appreciate all of you who have already made a donation to my ride. All the funds raised will be placed in the Bridging Fund for the GAP School which will go towards emergency tuition assistance for one or more years for GAP children in need. Please pass this information along to others in your circle of friends who may wish to support me. My intention is to raise 50,000.00...and every dollar brings me close to that amount. More about this later:-)

I have collected almost all the items that I need to take with me. The idea is to travel as lightly as possible....let's see what comforts can I do without!!!!

Tomorrow I go and have my last rabies shot and that will complete the shots needed for this trip.

Please feel free to leave comments of encouragement or just telling me I am crazy to be doing this...after all...I am not going to end my life with a list of regrets!!!!

Gratitude

Today I brought my camera with me on my ride to Burlington and back (135km-from door to door). As I ride each day I am so grateful for the beauty that I get to see each day. There is a place on the waterfront trail that has a lovely bay that is home to many swans. To see them against the blue water is pretty wonderful. I also was aware of the beauty of the clouds today so I took a picture of them as well. And of course my bike against the Burlington sign as a reminder of how blessed I am to be able to have the abundance that supports me with this dream.

I am grateful for all that the universe provides me with as I continue to vision my life.

Travel Shots

Well this afternoon I am off to the travel clinic to start my shots for the trip. As there are a number of immunizations and some require more than one dose I will be going back again at a later date.

This is yet another step in the different stages of preparation. If I review the list I can see why I was a little overwhelmed at the start but by staying connected to my vision and intention and taking action steps as they arise I am now nearing the completion of the steps...except for the waiting I feel centered and grounded.

I continue to train and had a wonderful ride out to well past Oakville and back yesterday...about 130km...just a typical ride day on the TDA route...ahhhhhh the anticipation!!!!

Stay tuned...

How Much is Enough

I am reading Dr.Wayne Dyer's latest book and the reading today was about staying connected to the abundance that is here for me/us. One needs to decide how much is enough and stop the consumption. With more stuff there comes the need to protect what one has accumulated and that brings with it another stress.

Over the past number of years I have consciously chosen to reduce the number of things in my life and to be respectful of what I spend my money on. I ask myself the question "Who's salary am I supporting by spending this energy?" As I accumulate new "stuff" for this adventure I am making sure that the material stuff that I am purchasing supports this question. Thus, I am acquiring a lot from Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC). I also bring green bags to carry my objects home as this will enable a donation to a greener planet by a donation from MEC in lieu of using a bag.

I really believe that small choices can make a huge difference in the world. As I continue to prepare for the trip and make more purchases I will continue to be aware of the effect my choices may have.

The countdown continues:-)

Once an Oppourtunity is Lost...

Well I went out yesterday and purchased a money order for the entry fee. As it is in US dollars I have been playing the waiting game....how high will the Canadian dollar go? Last week I could have saved 2 cents on the dollar but alas yesterday I ended up paying 1.08 CD for 1 US...still an amazing deal when compared to the exchange rate at this time last year.

I am blessed that I have such abundance in my life...that I can release so it flows to other sources.