Four Friendly Caveats
- As usual, this blog will provide no stories of remote wilderness adventures, no philosophical revelations, nor any insight whatsoever into which bicycle components/accessories work best for touring.
- My equipment list would impress nobody, therefore I decided not to enter a page dedicated to gear. It will be pretty much the same as it was in my MN to MA trip last year, so if you're interested, please consult that document.
- Photography is not my forte'. I do not carry a camera with me when touring other than the one built into my phone. It could be argued that I am a lousy photographer BECAUSE I don't carry a quality camera, but I think it's more accurate to say that I don't carry a quality camera because I am a lousy photographer. I have no sense of timing, no knowledge of lighting and shading, and no ability to recognize a great photo opportunity. Angles? What angles? I take pictures from straight on. When I DO see something picture-worthy, my phone always seems to be packed away. Worst of all, I seem to have a serious aversion to stopping my bike while I'm on a roll and it would take something incredibly extraordinary for me to actually turn around to get a photo of something I had already passed. Further, more often than not, when I do stop to take a picture of something I think is interesting or quirky, the result tends to be very disappointing. Therefore, I can safely say most of the pictures you'll see in this journal will probably be a) taken while on a break or at the end of the day, b) for my own amusement, and c) of poor quality.
- I have some flaws in my character. One of them is my inability to take anything very seriously--especially myself. The stuff I write tends to be, for lack of a better word, goofy. My jokes are dumb, I make bold statements on subjects I know nothing about, and you will quickly notice that I sometimes contradict myself. I try not to be too sarcastic but I don't always succeed. Also, I am hopelessly immature and very self-centered. (If you don't believe me on that last point, wait until you see how many times I use the word "I" in this journal.) At least I have enough self-awareness to recognize my flaws. I am hoping you are able to overlook my shortcomings and accept me for the lovable buffoon I am. If you are, by all means, please follow along with me on my quest for fun and frivolity.
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5 years ago
Hey, I knew you were getting very close to leaving Taiwan but I didn't realize you were home yet. Congratulations on a most excellent five months of touring and blogging. I hope you get settled in quickly so you can finish up the journal. I might have a couple of comments and another congratulatory note for you.
5 years ago