Ride And Abide

Today's post backgrounded by "On My Own - Ulrich Schnauss" (Sorry the video is not *actually* a video...) Today I was informed that I would be receiving a raise with my recent promotion.  I am not surprised that I am getting a raise, as it seems only natural that I would, but... my excitement of my new job was not hinged on the financial aspect... period.  So, a raise: well that's kind of awesome. Anywho... that's not what this post is about (but it kind of is...) "Stop "chasing happiness".  Be who you are and chase that." -- I am trying to process what that means in execution.  After spending a significant portion of my adult life trying to fill my life with distractions to mask unhappiness, I am left with some good memories and even more resentment.  I did some cool shit, to be certain... but now left to my own devices and a more grounded approach to life, I am no longer seeking BMWs or a big house.... I just want to mountain ...

Alveg Út Að Aka (Totally Out Driving) If somebody is acting crazy or is completely off about something, Icelandic people say that that person is totally or completely out driving. Sentence: “Am I right to do this or am I totally out driving?” Iceland is next on my list.  It will not be my first time to visit, but this trip I want to plan an adventure and do some exciting things. I am going to rent a caravan and drive around the island KuKu Campers Seriously... how could you NOT rent from that guy? I would like to Mountain Bike as much as possible...  add a Helicopter ride, why the hell not? Heli Bike MTB Volcano Adventure - No shit. Hot Springs - I'll figure this out later.. a bit clich'e... whatever. Sólheimasandur Beach, Iceland I would like to visit the  Airplane Wreckage