Comments on: Make it Happen Monday: Finding Yourself

By: Garrettroush

Garrettroush — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:42:00 +0000

hey julie don’t let the details make you cringe. time to get off you high horse and make that call G

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:28:00 +0000

You know it, Dave. Great comments.

By: Jase Rodley

Jase Rodley — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:19:00 +0000

Without a doubt, riding bikes is SO about the freedom to do what you choose. Totally agree with you Cristina!

By: Dave Boyd

Dave Boyd — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:07:00 +0000

It’s easy to get caught up in another person’s ideals as Jake did and many others do regularly. It might be a great job in the city that pulls you away from family or lifestyle you love. Maybe you puck up extra shifts to pay for new a carbon frame but you’d like nothing more than to get muddy on the trail.
Take time regularly, even set an appointment on your electronic calendar to make check yourself, before you climb a success ladder you didn’t want to be on.

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:14:00 +0000

I like your attitude, Cristina…..I think being free has a lot to do with being true to yourself and being the person you want to be.

Thanks for your comments.

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:10:00 +0000

Hi Julie,

Thanks for pointing that out. I would usually catch something like that, but I’ll blame it on being here in Belize and not being able to spend much time on the computer. I appreciate it.

Darryl

By: Cristina M.

Cristina M. — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:57:00 +0000

it’s all about being accustomed to something you love, and then stepping away from it for too long. i grew up in colorado so being outdoors is so rooted into who i am. i live in new york city now and it’s really hard to get back to nature. one way i reconnect with the elements is to ride everywhere around the city in all kinds of weather to all distances possible. on rare occasions i am forced to take the subway and it just feels wrong. it’s public transit and i definitely support that (as opposed to individual cars), but the minute i step on it i feel trapped. when i’m on my bike my freedom is up to me – i leave when i want, i go as fast or as slow as i want, and i’m not crushed in like a sardine in a can! even walking (compared to cycling) feels like i’m moving in slow motion. the minute i get back on my bike i feel so much better, centered as to who i am and where i’m going

By: Julie Starling

Julie Starling — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:17:00 +0000

Darryl ,
Nice article!

However, one of my pet peeves is when people mix up synonyms, especially lose and loose. Lose is akin to lost as in to misplace something. Loose is the opposite of tight as in “I loosened my shoelaces.” So it is “lose yourself’ not “loose yourself.” (Cringe)

Julie

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:55:00 +0000

You’ve got that so very right. Settling is not being true to yourself. It’s sometimes difficult and means you might have to take a leap of faith….but it is what makes your soul most happy.

Darryl

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:54:00 +0000

I can see from your lifestyle and what you are doing right now…..you are definitely the kind of person who is true to yourself. Well done, Jase….and I appreciate your wise words you left here today.

Darryl