You are enough. One of my first scuba instructors told me "don't try and eat the whole elephant in one bite". I think of that frequently when I get overwhelmed/overexcited/paralyzed with enormity. One day at a time your adventure will unfold. And if you do decide to end the ride short of the ultimate goal, that's ok too. It's your journey-and it can change anytime you want it to.
:) thank you for the encouragement, Hunter. A friend told me on the phone last night something very similar and I've spent the morning trying to begin to internalize that. They also posed the interesting question... what if I were to not care about arriving in Argentina but rather just let it happen if it does. In just moments of contemplating that idea it changed the taste of every single day of my trip... rather than being a race against myself, time, and money everything took on a new daily adventure feel. wow
@@JeremiahLuke Awesome! My van life journey has had that exact same growth/reevaluation happen for me. I'm trying to go where the universe would have me go and not dictate some rigid expectations that my mind is conjuring up from society. Safe and wonderous travels!
Keep pushing on Jerimiah. Even if you feel like you are struggling some days, know that there are people that love seeing your progress...people that need to see it. Need to see someone afraid, stressed and tired - but are doing it anyway. Those frequent sparks of joy, landscapes and amazing interactions with interesting people remind us all that the struggle is worth it! Keep pushing. For us.
I couldn't put it better myself. Thank you for being here and vocalizing your thoughts and feedback and support! It means the world to me. Another day, another mile, another step in a journey I can't believe I am actually doing.
Thank you, NYCH. A daily battle of mine! I am hoping that that is one of the things this trip will make strides in changing in myself... that negative self talk.
Yes, we are here for you, Jeremiah. Talk out your feelings and emotions. This is your adventure and you're taking us along. I really feel that thus trip us going to be life changing. You are going to gain more confidence in yourself. Heck, you've got the language down, big plus. Why did you choose a motorcycle? What made you decide on the trip, this destination? I would have been more comfortable if you were is a car, so you had a place to sleep. You will meet people along the way. Stay strong. Things will get better as you become more comfortable in your decisions. We're rooting for and we're here for you.
well... the truth is I chose a motorcycle because I am crazy, stubborn, dramatic, and at the end of it all.... romantic. I wanted to put in front of my self an entire new set of challenges (hence why I sold the van). And so far... its working hah! The goal, Patagonia in Argentina, comes from movies, stories, other youtube videos I have seen, and the fact that it is the furthest away I cant get. I cant wait to look back on the journey and think about the ways it has changed me :)
Just wait till you get a few days in a row riding through rain and mud and your motorcycle breaks down! The journey you have set out on will have its challenges, but the rewards will be immense, too. Bad days will happen to anyone who takes on a trip like this so expect them. For me, the worst travel experiences always seem to involve food poisoning. You're a smart man, and as long as you can shake yourself out of your habit of catastrophizing (I struggle with this habit too, it's probably held me back in life more than any other aspect of my personality), you'll figure out ways to get past all the obstacles that come up. Oh, and about whether you "have the right" to do this? Many people have had the lifelong dream to do what you are doing. The difference is, this trip isn't in your head anymore. You have the right to do it because you have actually taken the steps to make it happen. You ARE doing it. That takes immense courage. I admire you greatly, and am looking forward to your videos.
ahhh damn, Jay. This gave me goosebumps because it spoke so truly and directly to me. Thank you. Last night I spoke with a friend and opened up a little bit about some of my struggles on this trip so far... one of them being how weak I see myself to be as a product of struggling under the weight of the stress of every single day (from food to groceries to gas to parking to the crazy streets and cab drivers to the language barrier to the long hours on autopistas...) my friend was silent for a second and said "Jeremiah!! that is real stress! that is hard and difficult and a lot for ANYONE. You aren't weak for feeling weighed down and tired after day after day of that constant change and newness" It was crazy to hear someone say that as I have let myself think for the last 3 weeks (roughly my time here) that I am weak for struggling under the stress of something as basic as driving through busy mexican cities and looking for safe places to get pesos... Thanks for your support, Jay.
@@JeremiahLuke Yep, I agree with your friend. And it's an ongoing thing.....you'll get some time & experience under your belt, and think, "I've got this." And then life'll throw something just a little bit beyond your ability to handle it, and you'll have to grow a little bit to meet life again. That's the life of a traveling nomad. And it's life anywhere if you're really awake. btw not sure if you're going through Mexico City, but I know a great guest house called the Red Tree House in the Condessa neighborhood. Last time I stayed there (a couple of years ago) it was $60 per night, and absolutely wonderful and tranqul. Great quiet colonial neighborhood, good food, interesting international travelers and adventurers, and the hosts really do their best to make you feel at home in Mexico City. www.theredtreehouse.com/ A great splurge that'll leave you rested and ready to travel on.....
I’ve watched a few vids now and something that is reoccurring to me and I deeply relate to is the need or desire to be alone together. Both an I introvert and a extrovert or neither and introvert or extrovert. I don’t find it to be a very common feeling to emote. I’m glad you have shared it all and seeing a totem animal if you will at that moment brought such enthusiasm and richness to your voice. Fun and comforting to watch you bounce back and forth between so many emotions. It’s similar to how a child experiences a day and it’s exhausting isn’t it?! A good reminder indeed to let the flow be cathartic.
ahh what a perfect way to capture how I feel most days on this trip... bouncing back and forth (or slamming back and forth haha) like a child might experience a day. Exhausting indeed.
Hey man, glad you didn't quit. I'm like you, worried and anxious all the time and none of this runs in my family or my blood. Most people in my life are against it. But this is an obsession and a passion that I don't think I can ever let go of. You're a guy with a bike, so just ride and keep pushing. Luckily, traveling seems to often present us with moments of connection and awe when we most need it. For years I daydreamed about exploring on a motorcycle and creating stories through that experience. Now I'm starting tiny and local but I'm doing it and it's the greatest thing. My goal is to get to where you are at some point and I know someday I will ride through Mexico. But until that day comes I'd like to live vicariously through you so just keep going and look at one day at a time!
i cant wait for the day you start your mexico ride. Oh, pro tip (not pro tip, im just dumb) you should stop at immigration in Mexico to get stamped in..... I didn't and had to pay a fine leaving when I entered guatemala. I just watched your point bonita video and it was sooo crazy seeing you take some intersections I rode just a few years ago (I used to live in the bay and point reyes / marin are just some of the best places to be). Thanks for the encouragement, Jesse. another day down, another day survived in the face of my own self-doubt!
@@JeremiahLuke oh wow I had no idea! That’s amazing you used to live out here, well I’ll truly be following in your footsteps then 😂 good tip on immigration I will remember that whenever I make it down there. Can’t wait to see more from you!
just started binge watching. What an excellent production this series is. Increadibly low view count for what this is. Some day soon this will pick up. Great work, Jeremiah!
hahah that is PRECISELY what I am thinking! To have these people here (you included) has proved such a force of encouragement on some of the rougher days. Now we just have to grow enough to sustain these travels
Yea man your crazy for doing it...LOL. I did the same trip 2 years ago alone on motorcycle . Everybody around me told horror stories,,,but just follow your gut feeling, you will be OK. Was really nervous at times, it was rough, but you will adapt. . I stayed 2 weeks in Lapataia, Argentina,,,your gonna love it down there,, , just relax and enjoy it,, was scary as hell for me at times,,,but ended up being life changing, Im planning another trip down there in October. Safe travels .
Hell yeah, man. Thank you for sharing. I am a few weeks out from when this video took place and it already feels like my entire life has changed several times haha. Just the change in perspective from fear to excitement has been crazy amazing (and I still have a long way to go yet). I hope youll stick around long enough to see my plant my flag down south or wherever I end up. Trip of a lifetime.
You are enough. One of my first scuba instructors told me "don't try and eat the whole elephant in one bite". I think of that frequently when I get overwhelmed/overexcited/paralyzed with enormity. One day at a time your adventure will unfold. And if you do decide to end the ride short of the ultimate goal, that's ok too. It's your journey-and it can change anytime you want it to.
:) thank you for the encouragement, Hunter. A friend told me on the phone last night something very similar and I've spent the morning trying to begin to internalize that.
They also posed the interesting question... what if I were to not care about arriving in Argentina but rather just let it happen if it does. In just moments of contemplating that idea it changed the taste of every single day of my trip... rather than being a race against myself, time, and money everything took on a new daily adventure feel. wow
@@JeremiahLuke Awesome! My van life journey has had that exact same growth/reevaluation happen for me. I'm trying to go where the universe would have me go and not dictate some rigid expectations that my mind is conjuring up from society. Safe and wonderous travels!
Keep pushing on Jerimiah. Even if you feel like you are struggling some days, know that there are people that love seeing your progress...people that need to see it. Need to see someone afraid, stressed and tired - but are doing it anyway. Those frequent sparks of joy, landscapes and amazing interactions with interesting people remind us all that the struggle is worth it! Keep pushing. For us.
I couldn't put it better myself. Thank you for being here and vocalizing your thoughts and feedback and support! It means the world to me. Another day, another mile, another step in a journey I can't believe I am actually doing.
Don't give up Jeremiah. The good days will make up for the not so good days. I enjoy watching your travels!
Thank you for being here and supporting, Arden! Not giving up yet.. but we sure did get close that first day
You are so badass Jeremiah! Please remember, words are powerful. Talk yourself up not down. You're doing this!!
Thank you, NYCH. A daily battle of mine! I am hoping that that is one of the things this trip will make strides in changing in myself... that negative self talk.
Yes, we are here for you, Jeremiah. Talk out your feelings and emotions. This is your adventure and you're taking us along. I really feel that thus trip us going to be life changing. You are going to gain more confidence in yourself. Heck, you've got the language down, big plus. Why did you choose a motorcycle? What made you decide on the trip, this destination? I would have been more comfortable if you were is a car, so you had a place to sleep. You will meet people along the way. Stay strong. Things will get better as you become more comfortable in your decisions. We're rooting for and we're here for you.
well... the truth is I chose a motorcycle because I am crazy, stubborn, dramatic, and at the end of it all.... romantic.
I wanted to put in front of my self an entire new set of challenges (hence why I sold the van). And so far... its working hah!
The goal, Patagonia in Argentina, comes from movies, stories, other youtube videos I have seen, and the fact that it is the furthest away I cant get.
I cant wait to look back on the journey and think about the ways it has changed me :)
Just wait till you get a few days in a row riding through rain and mud and your motorcycle breaks down!
The journey you have set out on will have its challenges, but the rewards will be immense, too. Bad days will happen to anyone who takes on a trip like this so expect them. For me, the worst travel experiences always seem to involve food poisoning.
You're a smart man, and as long as you can shake yourself out of your habit of catastrophizing (I struggle with this habit too, it's probably held me back in life more than any other aspect of my personality), you'll figure out ways to get past all the obstacles that come up.
Oh, and about whether you "have the right" to do this? Many people have had the lifelong dream to do what you are doing. The difference is, this trip isn't in your head anymore. You have the right to do it because you have actually taken the steps to make it happen. You ARE doing it. That takes immense courage.
I admire you greatly, and am looking forward to your videos.
ahhh damn, Jay. This gave me goosebumps because it spoke so truly and directly to me. Thank you.
Last night I spoke with a friend and opened up a little bit about some of my struggles on this trip so far... one of them being how weak I see myself to be as a product of struggling under the weight of the stress of every single day (from food to groceries to gas to parking to the crazy streets and cab drivers to the language barrier to the long hours on autopistas...) my friend was silent for a second and said "Jeremiah!! that is real stress! that is hard and difficult and a lot for ANYONE. You aren't weak for feeling weighed down and tired after day after day of that constant change and newness"
It was crazy to hear someone say that as I have let myself think for the last 3 weeks (roughly my time here) that I am weak for struggling under the stress of something as basic as driving through busy mexican cities and looking for safe places to get pesos...
Thanks for your support, Jay.
@@JeremiahLuke Yep, I agree with your friend. And it's an ongoing thing.....you'll get some time & experience under your belt, and think, "I've got this." And then life'll throw something just a little bit beyond your ability to handle it, and you'll have to grow a little bit to meet life again. That's the life of a traveling nomad. And it's life anywhere if you're really awake.
btw not sure if you're going through Mexico City, but I know a great guest house called the Red Tree House in the Condessa neighborhood. Last time I stayed there (a couple of years ago) it was $60 per night, and absolutely wonderful and tranqul. Great quiet colonial neighborhood, good food, interesting international travelers and adventurers, and the hosts really do their best to make you feel at home in Mexico City.
www.theredtreehouse.com/
A great splurge that'll leave you rested and ready to travel on.....
I’ve watched a few vids now and something that is reoccurring to me and I deeply relate to is the need or desire to be alone together. Both an I introvert and a extrovert or neither and introvert or extrovert. I don’t find it to be a very common feeling to emote. I’m glad you have shared it all and seeing a totem animal if you will at that moment brought such enthusiasm and richness to your voice. Fun and comforting to watch you bounce back and forth between so many emotions. It’s similar to how a child experiences a day and it’s exhausting isn’t it?! A good reminder indeed to let the flow be cathartic.
ahh what a perfect way to capture how I feel most days on this trip... bouncing back and forth (or slamming back and forth haha) like a child might experience a day. Exhausting indeed.
Hey man, glad you didn't quit. I'm like you, worried and anxious all the time and none of this runs in my family or my blood. Most people in my life are against it. But this is an obsession and a passion that I don't think I can ever let go of. You're a guy with a bike, so just ride and keep pushing. Luckily, traveling seems to often present us with moments of connection and awe when we most need it. For years I daydreamed about exploring on a motorcycle and creating stories through that experience. Now I'm starting tiny and local but I'm doing it and it's the greatest thing. My goal is to get to where you are at some point and I know someday I will ride through Mexico. But until that day comes I'd like to live vicariously through you so just keep going and look at one day at a time!
i cant wait for the day you start your mexico ride. Oh, pro tip (not pro tip, im just dumb) you should stop at immigration in Mexico to get stamped in..... I didn't and had to pay a fine leaving when I entered guatemala.
I just watched your point bonita video and it was sooo crazy seeing you take some intersections I rode just a few years ago (I used to live in the bay and point reyes / marin are just some of the best places to be).
Thanks for the encouragement, Jesse. another day down, another day survived in the face of my own self-doubt!
@@JeremiahLuke oh wow I had no idea! That’s amazing you used to live out here, well I’ll truly be following in your footsteps then 😂 good tip on immigration I will remember that whenever I make it down there. Can’t wait to see more from you!
just started binge watching. What an excellent production this series is. Increadibly low view count for what this is. Some day soon this will pick up. Great work, Jeremiah!
Glad you enjoyed it! I am thinking of trying again on my next solo moto journey across Europe/Middle East.
Dude, you have some really great followers supporting you. These comments even had me thinking I can do this, just not on a motorcycle, lol.
hahah that is PRECISELY what I am thinking! To have these people here (you included) has proved such a force of encouragement on some of the rougher days. Now we just have to grow enough to sustain these travels
Yea man your crazy for doing it...LOL. I did the same trip 2 years ago alone on motorcycle . Everybody around me told horror stories,,,but just follow your gut feeling, you will be OK. Was really nervous at times, it was rough, but you will adapt. . I stayed 2 weeks in Lapataia, Argentina,,,your gonna love it down there,, , just relax and enjoy it,, was scary as hell for me at times,,,but ended up being life changing, Im planning another trip down there in October. Safe travels .
Hell yeah, man. Thank you for sharing. I am a few weeks out from when this video took place and it already feels like my entire life has changed several times haha. Just the change in perspective from fear to excitement has been crazy amazing (and I still have a long way to go yet).
I hope youll stick around long enough to see my plant my flag down south or wherever I end up. Trip of a lifetime.
@@JeremiahLuke I'll be here man, going right along with you. LOL> wish i was on there again.
Send apapachos, disfruta el viaje ♥️
gracias :)
Looks like they manipulated you at the gas station to spend money on snacks
Impulse buy
hahah i am easily manipulated into buying snacks... until i realize nothing real has entered my system in 400km!
Stop crying, ride your bike, and have fun.
On the contrary; a good cry can set your head right for a lot of reasons. Emotions are valid, and also temporary.
@@SiennaWeekend absolutely...sometimes it the best thing to do
haha if only you knew how many times ive told myself that overthe last month