Thursday Thoughts ~~ Decades

Not too bad.  I’m looking at the close of my sixth decade on the planet.

It’s been fun.  The next six should be even better.  I’ve learned a few things along the way.

Count your change.

Tie your shoes.

Eat breakfast.

Wear sunscreen.

Smile a lot.

Laugh and be happy.

If there’s a choice, ride!

Dust keeps.

Sunsets are worth it.

Friends are hard to keep, but it’s well worth the effort.

Racing is good for you, you learn things in competition that you can not learn anywhere else. Just don’t take it too seriously.

There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch.

Sleep whenever you can.

Relax, it’s not all that important.

The real contest is called Life, and your real competition looks back at you in the bathroom mirror every morning.

Pump your tires and lube your chain.

Drink water, it’s good.

Don’t let your alligator mouth over drive your mocking bird ass.

You are unique and very worthwhile.

Attention to detail is crucial.

Don’t sweat the small stuff.

Maintain a proper balance in your life.  (When you figure this one out, come tell me.)

Every problem is an opportunity.  Try to avoid the insurmountable opportunities.

Don’t draw fire.  It annoys those around you.

Meetings are generally a waste of time.

Nothing of value is accomplished in a meeting that lasts more than twenty minutes.

Being “in control” is an illusion.  Try to enjoy the ride anyway.

Live like your car’s brakes are about to fail.  Ride like you don’t need brakes.

Do go ride on the beach.  (But do it on a rented bike!)

From time to time, give something that is precious to you to someone who needs it.

In the game of Life, don’t keep score.  It’s too short and too much fun for that.

The world can be a lonely place, be kind.

Good food is a blessing.

If you’re not hungry, you are eating too much.

Spend time alone regularly, and think!

Think first, then act.

Every so often, do something that scares you.

Never miss an opportunity to tell a friend you care.

You are going to get a flat tire.

Flats happen at the worst times.

Bad times lead to good times.

Experience and wisdom help you avoid strife and danger.  Strife and danger are required to gain experience.  Who designed this system?

When in doubt…. RIDE!