So, I am feeling the need to break-out and do something big. Get out of a rut. I want to go Big, as in a big Steve Fossett-type of adventure (perhaps minus the whole crashing-an-experimental-plane-somewhere-in- Nevada-and-not-being-found part).
I've got the wander lust. Since I was in high school, I've been wanting to ride my bike across the country, and I've been thinking about that a lot lately. Taking two or three months to ride from here (Oakland) to some point on the Atlantic coast is high on the list of things to do in life.
Right now, I need to feel somewhat unencumbered, but....
The question occurred to me; Am I thinking about this because I am a new Dad and am feeling like the next 18 years I will be a slave to the desk to ensure my family is financially stable? Or, perhaps it is because we are tied to the house on weekends because the baby needs his naps, and as a result I have not wandered more than a few miles from the house on the weekends?
I tend to get a flight-drive when I feel pressured to remain in place, and I am certainly feeling a lack of permission to fly the coop right now
So, I am left wondering if I should plan so big trip, or if this is perhaps a phase of new-fatherhood that will pass?
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I feel bad that no one has replied to any of your insightful musings. This particular post is clearly very personal to me (as the baby mama) and to some degree I totally understand from where you're coming. I, and baby, would be very sad to see you embark on such an adventure, but life is short and frankly, you're not getting any younger. We should talk... XO
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