So here's to another random ass post about random stuff. It's 2:25 am, but its still 1:25 for me so I'm up. I'm getting my studying in, feeling a bit more confident about my test. I think that after tomorrows studying I'll be good. Now that my reassurance is out of the way, I'd like to share with you all my fun filled day...
Did I ever mention that I love to snowboard? I'm not saying I'm good or anything, but I fell in love with the freedom it gives me. If I were to compare my experiences to a typical activity, I'd compare it to running. I hate running, but respect the people that do it because they always tell me the same things. "Running helps me relax, helps me think, helps me get away, etc." That's what snowboarding does for me. I could care less about showing off and looking cool (though snow gear is soo steez). Snowboarding is my getaway. I grew up in a warm climate, no snow whatsoever, so the mere fact that I go to a snow environment is like a getaway in itself. Once I'm there, I'm free. I do enjoy riding with friends and laughing and goofing off, but every time I go up there
is always a moment where there is a run practically by myself where I can take it all in. The calmness of nature, the freedom of the ride, the soothing R&B I'm bumpin' in my headphones. This year I've found myself to be riding a bit faster, a bit harder, only because the feeling I get. That being on the edge of out-of-control is when everything for me seems to become simple. When I'm flying down the hill(no lie, I'm going realllllly fast), all my petty worries, my insecurities, my so called problems, don't mean so much anymore. I guess the funny part about it is that I'm probably more concerned or maybe concentrated on staying in control. But either way, its a way of forcing myself to leave the elaborate world of worries, and escape to a primitive land of unbiased, unprejudiced, uncontrolled freedom. Then I get to interact with random people on the lift rides up; all sharing the commonality of having fun. Wow, what a concept, sharing. Most people are just sharing the experience and letting curiosity about each other's experiences trigger conversations. So simple. When I ride, everything just becomes simple. Sadly winter only comes once a year so I'm trying to embrace the few weeks of freedom I have left out of the season. Now I have to find something in the summer that gives me this feeling...
is always a moment where there is a run practically by myself where I can take it all in. The calmness of nature, the freedom of the ride, the soothing R&B I'm bumpin' in my headphones. This year I've found myself to be riding a bit faster, a bit harder, only because the feeling I get. That being on the edge of out-of-control is when everything for me seems to become simple. When I'm flying down the hill(no lie, I'm going realllllly fast), all my petty worries, my insecurities, my so called problems, don't mean so much anymore. I guess the funny part about it is that I'm probably more concerned or maybe concentrated on staying in control. But either way, its a way of forcing myself to leave the elaborate world of worries, and escape to a primitive land of unbiased, unprejudiced, uncontrolled freedom. Then I get to interact with random people on the lift rides up; all sharing the commonality of having fun. Wow, what a concept, sharing. Most people are just sharing the experience and letting curiosity about each other's experiences trigger conversations. So simple. When I ride, everything just becomes simple. Sadly winter only comes once a year so I'm trying to embrace the few weeks of freedom I have left out of the season. Now I have to find something in the summer that gives me this feeling...
Days like these make me take a deeper look into myself. I spend so much of my time thinking about others and typically leave me to the end. When I ride, its all about me and the mountain, but in such an unselfish way its hard to describe. I'm not rude, cocky, or disrespectful. I even find myself stopping to check on people when they fall without a thought. Its like a reminder that I can't change who I am, no matter what I'm doing. I am and always will be a person who looks out for others. It's imprinted in me and I'm fine with that. But I like my independence. I like relying on me and only me, that way I can only let myself down. Is that hypocritcal? I want to look out for others, but don't want others to look out for me? I must be a hybrid of an oxymoron; a lone, people person; a dependable independent; an electric gas guzzler? Haha. That brings me to my next pic. Check this out. Did they even produce a hybrid hummer? Poser? Wait, if I consider myself a hybrid, doe
s that make me a poser? hmm...
s that make me a poser? hmm...I'll leave you all with a quote my friend told me today that brought out the geek in her and I.
"Happy 'pie' day. Its March 14th, 3.14, so get celebrate and eat some 'pi'!"
2 comments:
Glad to see you in high spirits Mike =) It's great that you find snowboarding can help you relax; everybody should take part in a relaxing activity every now and then, it makes life a lot better. Nice to hear that you are helping people out too; helping people gives you a happy feeling I think, especially when they express their gratitude with a simple smile and "thank you." When I think of March, I only remind myself to wear green on St. Patrick's Day but from now on, I think I will remember "pie" day too lol.
I don't think it's being hypocritical; I often feel the same way when it comes to others. In fact i think the part where we don't want others to look out for us is still US looking out for them, not wanting them to worry.
Snowboarding looks amazing!! It's just been my luck that all of my opportunities to go failed. So I've never been, but know that I would just love it! It's great to see that you're able to take advantage of the mountain and all it's beauty. I can't wait to have my regular schedule so I can plan regular mini vacations!
For the summer, may I suggest a motorcycle? Well not really, they definitely are dangerous, but the feeling you described going down alone and worries outta sight outta mind, that is what I get when I'm out cruising alone. A pharmacist I worked with once said, "who needs Prozac when we have motorcycles?" You're focused on the road and somehow you're thoughts, stressors, worries are all set free...it's great. Sometimes I go fast too ;)
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