Fears and Realities

Someone asked me today, "Wont you get lonely biking all by yourself?" I am fairly used to spending time alone. When you grow up as an only child, and the fat girl in school, you tend to find ways to entertain yourself. So, the "aloneness" of this trip doesn't quite frighten me. In fact, I invite it. I think this time will allow me the much deserved time to reach a place of mental transcendence and clarity.

What am I afraid of, let me count the sarcastic ways:

The Dark....terrible. I hate being alone in the dark. Which is wonderful because that is exactly where I will be.

Someone stealing my bike....U-locks? Napalm? Suggestions?.

My bike breaking in any manner.....yes, this will happen I am sure, I just have to be prepared for it. Oh! what if the chain breaks! and I have to hitchhike to the next bike store....fun.

Running out of money....I'm a terrible budgeter...and I like to eat.

Being hit by a car.....not even gonna think about that one.

Being eaten by a bear that wanders into my campsite....again that whole alone in the dark thing.

Zombies....right, I'm done......but, thank goodness for the chainsaws I affixed to my handlebars ;)