by Fraser | Mar 4, 2014 | Cycling around the world, Evolving
Erzurum sat on a steep incline and was surrounded by snow covered mountains. Life in Erzurum, like most of the villages, towns and cities in this part of Turkey, resembled the wintery conditions; cold and harsh. The people, in contrast, were warm and friendly. Twelve...
by Fraser | Feb 18, 2014 | Cycling around the world, Doing, Evolving, following your passions
Leaving Kargicak after such a long stationary pause felt like leaving for the first time all over again. The preceding week was spent tying up loose ends, making preparations for the route and cold weather ahead, and speaking with friends and family over skype. I ate...
by Fraser | Jan 29, 2014 | Evolving, following your passions, Learning
It’s been a strange two and a half months here in Kargicak. The journey into the world of writing, has been more challenging, than the 4000 mile bicycle journey that led me to this strange place. The familar feelings of elation and self doubt synonymous with...
by Fraser | Jan 15, 2014 | Doing, Evolving, Learning
Last week we looked at how to set goals you will actually achieve by taking a detailed look at what you want to do, be, and have, in each area of life. The objective was to create very specific goals, stated positively in the present tense, with a date in the future...
by Fraser | Dec 26, 2013 | Doing, Evolving, Learning
First up, I’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! It’s been a very unusual year for me, and the support and encouragement I have recieved along the way, has been invaluable – Thank you very much. For as long as I can...
by Fraser | Nov 27, 2013 | Evolving, Learning
We’ve all been there; in limbo. Not fully engaged in what we’re doing due to the distraction of, what is essentially, indecision. I spent roughly a week procrastinating; should I stay or should I go? Then, once the decision to go was made, within two...