Take Away 94 - Pain

On our recent long motorcycle trip, I realized that the pain in my back from sitting in one position too long was responsible for keeping me alert.  Between that stabbing pain and the dull headache I developed from the wind making my bike constantly shake and my teeth rattle, it got me home in one piece. 

TAKE AWAY: I am constantly amazed at the level of

discomfort I can withstand to do the things I love doing.

The fun of being outdoors, the wind in my face and the freedom 

of riding on two wheels outweighed the nagging aches & pains 

sometimes, but not always, associated with it. 

Take Away 93 - My Secret Weapon

I had some friends over to my house last night for an idea-fest. I learned a long time ago that if you want people to get together and you want to guarantee they'll show up, serve food.  So I did. And they did. Show up! I took the easy-peazy route by baking two big containers of frozen lasagna, served salad out of bag and friends brought bread and sherbet for dessert. Every person I invited SHOWED UP!

TAKE AWAY: No matter what the occasion, if you serve food they will come. Love that!

 

Take Away 92 - High Mileage

We took a 263 mile motorcycle ride today. It was only my 2nd time out of the garage this spring. I think I'm going to be putting some major miles under my belt this season. Two 400-mile trips late last summer seems to have set the bar higher for me.

TAKE AWAY: With gas a $4+ a gallon, riding is going to get expensive this summer!

Take Away 91 - It's Always a New Day

Around here, if you don't like the weather just wait a bit and it will change. I've learned to not pay too much attention to the forecast. I know the weather people try to get it right but mother nature has a mind of her own. So, I don't dwell on last night's weather report, I'd rather wake up and be pleasantly surprised. The sun is shining this morning, can you tell? :-)

TAKE AWAY: Don't make today's plans based on yesterday's forecast. 

Always have a Plan "B" just in case the weather changes.

Take Away 90 - Time

When I first started the job I'm in, I had to adjust to working 10-hour days. It took several weeks to figure out what time I needed to hit the hay. I'm a morning person so it's easier for me to adjust my "go to bed" time vs. my "get-up" time. Now that we have a lot more light, I'm having to adjust again, having a hard time getting to sleep at night.

TAKE AWAY: Time is adjustable.

Take Away 89 - Umptysquat

Learned a new word yesterday.  Umptysquat.  Yah huh .... it is a word!!   According to the Urban Dictionary it means "an undetermined amount".

TAKE AWAY:  There are take aways every single day if you seek them.

My take aways may be silly and meaningless

but they are take aways nonetheless.

How many of you knew there is such a 

thing as an Urban Dictionary?  

Take Away 88 - Time It

I saw the coolest thing recently.  A water-saver timer that sticks to the wall in the shower. You press it and a little green light goes on and about 4 minutes later a blinking red light comes on to alert you that your 5-minute shower is almost up. When you have many people in one household taking showers, this is a good thing.

TAKE AWAY: Who thinks of these clever devices?