Prioritizing

Motorcycling is supposed to be fun, right? Well, it's not. Not for me right now.

I have no doubt that getting my 100,000 miles this year is going to happen, but I've been super stressed about being able to finish the states in alphabetical order before the end of October while also doing all of HOG's touring rallies. I've been riding like a banshee, taking some unnecessary risks and not getting enough rest, relying on caffeine and 5-Hour Energy to get me through the day. That's fine for a couple of weeks during the Hoka Hey, but I can't sustain that for months. I won't.

So, I'm prioritizing. The rallies are more important to me than the states, seeing my friends and making new ones. Therefore, I've decided to continue visiting the state capitol buildings, just not in alphabetical order, which is still an Iron Butt challenge. Right now, I'm on my way to Montana then Nebraska as planned, but when I head towards Nevada, I'll hit Wyoming and Utah along the way.

As much as I abhor not finishing anything I take on, I know this is the correct decision because I immediately felt the weight lift.

Thanks for riding with me on this adventure, and I hope to see you out there. ✌️Read more