(43-312) Where The Ride Takes You...

Even though I am the Queen of INDECISION when it comes to trivial, insignificant things, (like what to have for dinner), when it comes to big life decisions, I can handle them without any hesitation whatsoever.  I'm pretty sure that I've acknowledged this a time or six before, but I just thought that I'd mention it again, in case you'd forgotten or by some chance were a new Rider. Anyway, I'm actually a little surprised at myself, because when it came to making the decision to blog every day plus one for a year, there were so many things that I didn't consider.  I apologize, because it's definitely likely that I've mentioned this before, but as I couldn't find evidence of where, in my archive; I'm just gonna forge ahead at the risk of being redundant.

I suppose that I can say that I thought that the end would justify the means and that no matter what I'd have to do to get the blog done every day, it would be worth it. And I can say that I do believe this is true; BUT, perhaps I should have considered the time commitment a little bit more before plunging right in. I might have thought of how I was going to have to fit writing "The Ride" into each and every day, regardless of if I had to be somewhere, was going to come home late, didn't feel well, didn't have anything important or interesting to share, etc. etc. etc. In the past 312 days, I've managed to write a blog while I was in Las Vegas, Laughlin, and California. I got up extra early, so I could write a post the day that I was going to Disneyland, I've written while at Michelle' M's for a couple of barbecues, from the lake, while at the drive-in, and even from my friend Mari's house during a scrapbooking crop. I've blogged while at the Dentist's office and the Orthodontist's and next weekend I'll have to find a way to blog and publish while I'm camping in Payson. Truly, these were obstacles that I hadn't considered; but I'm proud to say that  I've overcome.

I guess it's true, if something was easy, every one would do it. And at least I can say that I rose to the challenge. I honored my commitment and I am a better person (and hopefully, a better writer) because of it. I have learned a lot about myself, and about others. I've gained insight, perspective, and appreciation. I may never be a paid writer, but knowing that there are people who enjoy what I share, is payment enough.
As always, I thank you for the time that you take when joining me on "The Bumpy Ride." And I'm really looking forward to sharing my next 54 days with you.
Till next time...
Queen of EVERYTHING

(43-167) INDECISION

If you ever watched Seinfeld; then you know that they used to say that it was a show about nothing.  And with that in mind, I would have to stay that tonight's post is very Seinfeldesque, in as much as it's a post about writing a post.  I tired to think of a topic earlier today, but didn't feel strongly enough about anything to commit to it.  Thankfully it was an uneventful day; but that means that I can't regale you with my comings and goings, incidents or antics.  So I thought, and I thought, and guess what... I THOUGHT.  But I came up empty.  I perused Facebook for ideas; but again, nothing sparked my interest.  So I decided that I would go a searchin for a quote; but alas, I had to choose a theme for the quote; and so, I went with INDECISION.  That seemed apropos.

I read a couple of quotes on Thinkexist.com, and let me tell ya; they really don't think kindly about indecision.  So much so, that I was almost shamed into choosing another topic; but I couldn't decide; (only kidding,) but hey, I was indecisive today; so I'm gonna own it. 

Talk about indecision, The first quote that struck my fancy was actually by an unknown author; and given the topic; that makes me laugh. Anyway, author unknown wrote  “Indecision is the graveyard of good intentions” which I think sounds harsh the first time that you read it; BUT it makes perfect sense. Not that you need an interpreter, but what it meant to me was that a good idea can die, if you wait to long to chose to act on it; AND while you're sitting around, trying to decide to do something or not; you're missing your opportunity.   Another, according to Jimmy Buffet is “Indecision may or may not be my problem.”  LOVE it! 

The last quote that I'm going to share, is one by Gary Collins, who said;  "We can try to avoid making choices by doing nothing, but even that is a decision."  How true...  And so along that very same line, by writing about indecision; I made a decision. See, what did I tell you; Seinfeldesque.  Can't you just see Jerry explaining to George and Elaine that since he couldn't decide what to do his stand up routine about that night, he was going to do a routine about not being able to decide on a routine; and then he'd say something like "not making a decision is the best decision I ever made."
Till next time...
Queen of EVERYTHING