Soundtrack

I was given a list of "questions" and I was to put a song in that meant something to me.

Question - Song : Artist
Opening Credits - Untitled 3 : Sigur Ros
Waking Up - Sunrise : Craig Armstrong
First Day At School - A Hard Teacher : Hans Zimmer
Falling In Love - Collide : Howie Day
Breaking Up - Hurt : Christina Aguilera
1st Date - Love In Distance : Tan Dun
Life's OK - In My Own Words : Craig Armstrong
Driving - Opening Titles : Wojciech Kilar
Flashback - Extreme Ways : John Powell
Getting Back Together - Breathe Me : Sia
Wedding - Agaetis Byrjun : Sigur Ros
Birth of Child - World Trade Center Piano Theme : Craig Armstrong
Final Battle - Clubbed to Death : Rob Dougan
Death Scene - Breathe No More : Evanescence
Funeral Song - The Hours : Philip Glass
End Credits - Untitled 1 : Sigur Ros

Impossible is nothing...

...At least that is what the commercials tell me, which I am suppose to believe rather than relying on something called common sense. Impossible is flapping my arms fast enough to fly. Impossible is punching my hand through a glass window and not breaking it. That is something, so while in TV land impossible may be nothing, to me impossible is something. It's tangible. It's like acknowledging that the rate at which we are using the earth's resources is going to destroy the poor thing before its time. It's a fact, it's there, but for the most part very few of us actually think anything is wrong, and will keep going about things in the same manner until we are violently forced to do otherwise. Acknowledgement of such things is tangible. While it's good to dream, and aspire to achieve great things, these goals need to be constantly examined, and adjusted throughout the process in order to keep sight of what's important. We won't reverse the effects of pollution, and convert to alternative fuel sources over night. Instead it will come from years of dedication, sacrifice, and work across the board. Confucius once told me that it's okay to take things slowly, as long as I don't stop. This is important. Nothing that is ever truly worth it will be easy, and quick. The path may often be narrow, and over grown with obstacles, but each hard time serves a purpose. Insert ending cliche here - Choose the path less traveled. It will take you where you need to go faster than you think.

An Uneasy World

There comes a time in all of our lives when the harsh reality of the world we live in hits us. The realization of the once innocent, peaceful world that we lived in when we were younger no longer exists, and seemingly even the most ludicrous and unthinkable things can happen to us, and most likely will. I feel that all we can do in times like this is hold onto those we care about and weather the storm. Stand tall, stand strong, and know that you are not alone in the struggle. We are all fighting for something, and I don't think we can make it alone. It is imperative that we be true to ourselves, and we can do no wrong. Borrowing from the unknowingly, occasionally, once upon a time, wise - one of the last surviving - friendships of mine - faith manages. Sometimes, regardless of our beliefs, it's all we have.

Changing Gears

It has come to my attention that I am very obsessive compulsive. Well it has been 'in' my attention for a long time but that's another story. Anybody that is close to me...Okay..so there might be 2 or 3 of you out there...can easily see this. Over the years I've tried, if only half heartedly, to change my ways. The most disappointing aspect of dealing with this for so long is that I have never even come close to reaching my potential in anything I have done. When I really think about it, almost every aspect of my life can reap the benefits of changing. This of course would not only effect me, but also those around me. Obviously this isn't going to be easy. I guess I should come to expect things that are worthwhile are going to be difficult - whether it be relationships, writing, etc..it is going to be hardwork, and there are going to be times that thoughts enter my mind that tell me that it isn't worth it, but I'm at a point right now that I can see that it will be worth all of the effort that it will take. If I'm ever going to reach my potential in anything I do this needs to be done. Baby steps..

Here we go

Had a long weekend this past weekend. Just makes me realize how much I really dislike work. But oh well, only 30-40 some years and I won't have to do it anymore. Since I last updated I've been consistently doing 14-18 mile rides, a few days in a row, then usually a day off. This has worked well, but I've now found that I am getting much stronger at the end of my workouts, which I think is probably a good sign that it is about time to start adding some longer rides in the not to distant future. Probably over the next few weeks I'll slowly build my way up to some longer 20+ mile rides.

This weekend looks promising. Will be biking up some bluffs, and get to spend time with my love. Doesn't seem to get much better than that.

Last couple days

On Tuesday I put in another 18 miles in the 'saddle'. It was a moderate intensity ride. Just a few days away from the hills, I didn't want to over do it after the 19 that I did on Monday.

I took Wednesday off, and then got back on the bike today. It was a very difficult ride. I had a bad headache that started in the afternoon, and my muscles just weren't consistently cooperating with me like they have been over the last 3 weeks, but I suppose every athlete has days like this where they need to just keep on pushing, and grind through it. At least I can say that I didn't give up, and kept on it until the end. It only ended up at 14 miles, which puts my week total up to 61 miles. Now I just need to put this into the past, not forgetting it - instead learning from it, and get mentally prepared for next workout. That's what is important. It was definately something that I have learned from, and I think it will help me in the long run.

Where I have been

Last Thursday it was stormy, but I decided to go for a ride anyways. About 5 miles into my ride it started to down pour and very windy. I just kept going though, and grinded out 18 good miles. I proceeded to take off Friday in preparation for my hard weekend ride.

After intially planning on doing a longer ride on Saturday, I was introduced to some good hills leading up to bluffs. The climbs were very hard and took everything I had in me to complete them. I felt proud of myself that I had it in me to finish the ride. I only ended up doing about 10 miles. The first bluff I climbed wasn't a terribly long ride up, but it gradually got steeper and steeper. I took the ride down in the high 20's, and moved on to the real substance of the ride. A long climb along the highway. It wasn't as steep as the bluff. Instead it was a lot longer, and more unforgiving. Up all the way. Once I finally got to the point where, in the future, I will turn to take on some more hills and valleys, I turned around, and went back down the hill. I feel that I could have done more, but I have come to a good understanding of what my limits are right now. Rather than push myself to hard to soon, I swallowed my pride and will live to fight another day.

I took Sunday off. Had another lovely weekend with a lovely woman.

Today, I rode on mostly flat land again. 19 quality miles today. Maintained around 17.5-18 MPH for most of the ride. Nothing much else to say about it. Just gotta keep on doing what I'm doing, train smart, eat right and I will improve.