Deal with it
The only thing constant is change. Change is good. People change and things go wrong, but always remember, life goes on. With respect to these phrases, much has been evolving with El Dirt Gypsy and I attribute that to the lacking content here on the site. That combined with a meager amount of laziness, choosing to spend my free time riding, and geeking out on winter gear has led to less than ideal blog activity. As of late, work has been hectic (yet rewarding), relocation has been tiring (yet rewarding), and re-embracing a simpler life has been complicated. So I’ve got excuses, however vast and plenty, but am also aware that without this change, life would be too predictable and mundane. And to add to it, without change, these characters would still posing for inappropriate photos wearing this retro attire.
Well, taking this bout of adaption in stride, there I was earlier today, Zen-like, making passes over skis and it soon became an involuntary, familiar motion. I found myself in welcome territory, chatting with old friends and co-workers, all the while savoring the aroma of freshly melted and smothered wax. The tensions and nerves from the night before and early this morning ceased to exist, comfort already settling in as I started my first day of work at the old shop. Mellow and stress-free it was, just as I recalled from my stint 7 years prior. Gears are shifting, seasons are changing, life is evolving.
Processing change has been tough this go round and I frequently take stock of all that now is. I’m newly single, relocated to a mountain mecca that feels more like home that anywhere else, and winter is afoot. I’ve got a full-time job, a sweet sidekick that can help pull in some ‘new friends’, and a season pass to both Squaw Meadows (or Alpine Valley). The car is running champ right now, there’s plenty of money in the bank, a sweet studio that backs up to wilderness can be called home, and a huge storm has just started to announce its presence. Hard to focus on the recent break-up and get bogged down in a pity party. But while winter is welcome I am here at Dirt Gypsy coming to grips with the fact that to get to mud on the downtube I’ll have to venture to Reno or Auburn & Nevada City. Nomadic and select journeys will appear with frequency to these lowlands laden with large amounts of singletrack. Otherwise, Dirt Gypsy will be moonlightling as Pow Prophet with the upcoming snow and onset of the BC and boarding season. Ahhh, life is good.
Hey, look into my eyes for a sec. Okay, see these two looking back at yours. This is for real. I tell you now that I promise to give you a little more these upcoming days, weeks, and months ahead. Trust me, I know the internet can be a lonely place. It’s a challenging realm to navigate and I hope to assist with you killing some time on a regualr basis. So have a look at the vid below of a trail you should put on your bucket list next year. I’ll talk to you soon!
