Well, I've moved out of my dusty dog haired sublet in Portland and into the great expanse of my van. The apprenticeship with Ahearne and MAP is pretty much over. It sort of fizzled out during these last few weeks. I've gotten a lot out of the whole experience, including two new friends namely Joseph and Mitch. My suspicions that I'm not quite cut out for the heroic and somewhat self sacrificial role of the full time custom bicycle builder have been confirmed. I did indeed learn a lot about the craft but probably more so about myself, what I'm better suited for, and what I want to do in this world. Like how and what I want to provide to a community. And the community itself? How will that be shaped? Will it look like spotty over spray from a paint can over a map of the world. Or will it be concentrated locally in a face to face, day to day sort of way? I think I know which direction I'm headed. What it will look like when I get there? I have a vague idea but that is about it. And thats just fine at this point. Onward, down the road.
