Gathering inspiration and calming nerves

Just about two weeks to go... I'm getting the tingles. I still haven't chosen a date of departure, and I get more and more scared as the time to leave approaches. What if my bike buckles under all the weight? What if it turns out my tubeless tires are really bad and I only ride 2 miles before they explode? What if I get lonely?

I'm finding inspiration from many unexpected places. From browsing material on the Appalachian Trail:

https://www.appalachiantrials.com/aint-rules-woods/
https://kallinfamily.com/
https://hitchedhike.com/

I have also been finding comfort in music, which I have been amassing because I will be stuck with whatever is on my phone for the next three months, and these are the ones that make my heart leap and a smile come to my face:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWcKGlf7LCA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKuHSZDYeOU

My gear has been trickling in through the mail, and I have just about everything I need now. All that's left to do is finish up with finals and somehow store all my belongings for the next 15 months!

Quite a beautiful array of Adventure Cycling maps!