Kris Ziemlo

As the calluses and burns on my hands heal up, I am reminded of how short lived my trips can be. They're almost like small different lives inside of the one I live on the daily.
While on them, the focus is on the road. Some get it, most dont. If you've done long trips you know what I am talking about.
The best analogy I can think of is when you're at an all inclusive resort and you have to decide do I go to the buffet or get chicken fingers from the poolside restaurant and not what time do I need to get the kids to practice or when I do have to be at work. Simplicity.
These small separate breaks from routine and reality of daily goals, stress and obligations are necessary. Don't get me wrong, head down, grind is also necessary but without a mental break things can add up.
If you have the opportunity to travel or take a break and you feel things creeping up. Take the time.  It can be healthy. Some small things can become big things, they turn into resentment and anger become regular emotions.  Pessimism becomes rampant. 
I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to have these breaks. What a privilege it is. I do them for the love of the game.
The clout that is chased is not here. I over state this not only outloud but to myself because it is very easy to fall into that trap.
The likes, the views, the dopamine hits are addictive. I do not want to lose sight of what the main focus is and why am I doing this.
I wish I could do more trips(dont we all) but
As money and time allows I will be focused on family time(the most important) I do have plans for some smaller trips this year.
I have another trip planned with my son and I havent decided if im sharing that yet. I have somewhere around 20 hours of footage of mexico and it may never see the public much like the others.
I dont know what the reason is for documenting them other than I wish I took more pictures when I was younger. I may want to watch them one day.