Getting very excited to be on the road everyday for hours on end. I can't wait to feel like I have no other place to be but moving forward. The forward progress will be like no other when not looking back and knowing that I will do everything in my power to finish this journey. For me the only word that could describe this experience for me would be epic.
I get butterflies thinking of the problems that I will experience and the beautiful scenery that will surround me. I'm excited that I will get to share with so many people the motivation that drives me to complete this trip. I'm hoping that I will be able to maybe open some peoples eyes to the world of social services. When sharing my experiences I'm hoping that it is actually that, that we can "share" the stories. This way I will get to learn so much from the people I will get to meet. It's all a really a big trade off that I can only see positives in the interactions with people that I will get to meet on the way.
However, one thing that I will have a little difficulty with when I leave home is coping without home. I'm not going to lie I have spent a lot of time working my behind off trying to get things going and staying in good shape. While doing so I have enjoyed the comforts of home. My parents looking out for me and really accommodating everything that I need. I can't say enough about how well that has gone. So, instead of being self-sufficient I have been taken care of. It's gonna be a little bit of a shock to get back on the road. The biggest enemy and deterrent to overcome on this trip will be the feeling of loneliness.
Everyday it gets closer I get more prepared and to be mentally tough in every situation. I hope that you can follow this journey and stay involved and make it just as special for the amazing people I'm represtenting as it is for me.
Till Next Time;
Matthew Bursey
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Quiet Before the Storm
The title of this blog is fitting in so many ways. Everything seems to be settling, especially the crazy weather. Sponsors seem to be coming into the picture and so many people that don't even know me seem to want to donate to the cause. I have heard so many kind words, that it makes me so happy to hear about people asking why I'm doing this and to learn about the people that I'm representing on this adventure.
With my training slowing down before the big ride my body feels relaxed, but my mind is constantly swirling with a million different emotions of excitement, uncertainty, drive, and many more teaming with anticipation for the departure date. My days are fairly simple but I also have lots to keep me busy. Sending lots of emails and networking all the connections that I will need to make this the most effective trip. It's frustrating in the sense of all the time I have to spend in front of a computer. When I would rather be outside doing things around the community. But it's ok because I know I won't much have contact with computers for over 5 months after this.
I'm starting to embrace the questions of all sorts that are directed to me. Negative and positive I've learned to appreciate all of them. Not everyone understands why I would attempt to do this. Some people have 50 questions and some have 1. The most common question is, "who is coming with you? or do you have a car following you?" This one I still have a hard time answering because one of the main reasons is that I'm trying to promote no carbon-emissions. It's not that I'm trying to put myself in harms way or trying to make it more difficult. But I feel that extraordinary things draw peoples attention to certain issue. As for having a friend cycle with me, I would have loved a partner thats always so important for motivation, safety and overall sucess of a journey. But all of the partners that I approached for the trip could not find the time which has been hard for me but it also makes it very exciting to be an individual trip.
Well I'll leave this blog on that not of the feelings before the big ride. But I will add one thing that I forgot to add to this blog previously is the article that was published in the Hamilton magazine the View. I will post the link if you get a chance check it out!
http://www.viewmag.com/viewstory.php?storyid=5919&page=4
With my training slowing down before the big ride my body feels relaxed, but my mind is constantly swirling with a million different emotions of excitement, uncertainty, drive, and many more teaming with anticipation for the departure date. My days are fairly simple but I also have lots to keep me busy. Sending lots of emails and networking all the connections that I will need to make this the most effective trip. It's frustrating in the sense of all the time I have to spend in front of a computer. When I would rather be outside doing things around the community. But it's ok because I know I won't much have contact with computers for over 5 months after this.
I'm starting to embrace the questions of all sorts that are directed to me. Negative and positive I've learned to appreciate all of them. Not everyone understands why I would attempt to do this. Some people have 50 questions and some have 1. The most common question is, "who is coming with you? or do you have a car following you?" This one I still have a hard time answering because one of the main reasons is that I'm trying to promote no carbon-emissions. It's not that I'm trying to put myself in harms way or trying to make it more difficult. But I feel that extraordinary things draw peoples attention to certain issue. As for having a friend cycle with me, I would have loved a partner thats always so important for motivation, safety and overall sucess of a journey. But all of the partners that I approached for the trip could not find the time which has been hard for me but it also makes it very exciting to be an individual trip.
Well I'll leave this blog on that not of the feelings before the big ride. But I will add one thing that I forgot to add to this blog previously is the article that was published in the Hamilton magazine the View. I will post the link if you get a chance check it out!
http://www.viewmag.com/viewstory.php?storyid=5919&page=4
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
ONE MONTH TO GO!
Here we are now with the real countdown on. The pressure to get everything ready and prepared is on. I can't tell you how bizarre it all feels after coming up with the idea about 8 months ago in Korea and it actually coming into fruition. All I can really say is that I have to carry heavy load mentally to prepare for this. This next month is the crunch and we will see how it goes. I am up for the task and ready to make this the biggest success that I possibly can.
Now alot of people are wondering about the info for the whole trip. This document here will answer most questions that you may have about the trip or fundraiser.
http://www.lawsonministries.org/pdf/FW_Letter.pdf
$10,000 LEVEL Trek Sponsor
• Name Plaque mounted outside of room in new Autism Centre
• Prominent logo and company name placement in program and in Media Release for the event and opening of the new Autism Centre
• Prominent signage at event launch and opening of Autism Centre
• Prominent logo placement on clothing, packs and bike
• Logo Placement on Lawson Ministries website with link to company website
• Logo in Spectator thank you ad
• A feature article in Lawson Ministries monthly newsletter
• Full page ad in Salvation Army community luncheon program
$5,000 LEVEL Equipment Sponsor
• Prominent name placement on thank you wall in new Autism Centre
• Logo placement and company name in event program
• Signage at event launch
• Logo placement on bike and packs
• Name listed on Lawson Ministries website
• Company name listed in Spectator thank you ad
• Half page ad in Salvation Army community luncheon program
$2,500 LEVEL Supporter
• Name placement on thank you wall in new Autism Centre
• Company name listed in event program
• Signage at event launch
• Name listed on Lawson Ministries website
• Company name listed in Spectator thank you ad
• Quarter page ad in Salvation Army community luncheon program
Gift in Kind Sponsorship
A gift in kind would be greatly appreciated should your company choose to donate the needed equipment rather than a financial sponsorship. Please contact us to help facilitate this sponsorship and to discuss recognition opportunities
Donations
Donations towards the Far & Wide Bike Trek would be greatly appreciated as well. Tax receipts are available from The Salvation Army for any non-sponsorship contributions. Donations can be made on-line at www.lawsonministries.org
Now alot of people are wondering about the info for the whole trip. This document here will answer most questions that you may have about the trip or fundraiser.
http://www.lawsonministries.org/pdf/FW_Letter.pdf
$10,000 LEVEL Trek Sponsor
• Name Plaque mounted outside of room in new Autism Centre
• Prominent logo and company name placement in program and in Media Release for the event and opening of the new Autism Centre
• Prominent signage at event launch and opening of Autism Centre
• Prominent logo placement on clothing, packs and bike
• Logo Placement on Lawson Ministries website with link to company website
• Logo in Spectator thank you ad
• A feature article in Lawson Ministries monthly newsletter
• Full page ad in Salvation Army community luncheon program
$5,000 LEVEL Equipment Sponsor
• Prominent name placement on thank you wall in new Autism Centre
• Logo placement and company name in event program
• Signage at event launch
• Logo placement on bike and packs
• Name listed on Lawson Ministries website
• Company name listed in Spectator thank you ad
• Half page ad in Salvation Army community luncheon program
$2,500 LEVEL Supporter
• Name placement on thank you wall in new Autism Centre
• Company name listed in event program
• Signage at event launch
• Name listed on Lawson Ministries website
• Company name listed in Spectator thank you ad
• Quarter page ad in Salvation Army community luncheon program
Gift in Kind Sponsorship
A gift in kind would be greatly appreciated should your company choose to donate the needed equipment rather than a financial sponsorship. Please contact us to help facilitate this sponsorship and to discuss recognition opportunities
Donations
Donations towards the Far & Wide Bike Trek would be greatly appreciated as well. Tax receipts are available from The Salvation Army for any non-sponsorship contributions. Donations can be made on-line at www.lawsonministries.org
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