I've been ruminating about how to make happen certain adventures that I'd like to check off my bucket list recently. I stumbled upon a video
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v,=vViRgycJmVI) of Veronica Kwapisz, a young 28 yr old woman from Poland, that decided to do a solo 19,728 km (thats 12,258 miles!) on a Triumph Bonneville. All I can say is WOW! Now thats quite a trip for anyone to do by themselves!!
And if that wasn't impressive enough, this wasn't her first adventure. Her previous expeditions include:
- Riding Across Europe on a Suzuki VanVan 125cc – 7456 miles in 48 days
- Italy – 2050 miles in 6 days
- Alps/Dolomites – 2112 miles in 6 days
- Norway – 2734 miles in 14 days
So what inspires a person to attempt & complete similar adventures, instead of just talking about doing something of this magnitude?! I think ATTITUDE!
I am at a stage in my own life where I have the time & inclination to have similar adventures. Reading about young people that have the balls to actually do these types of experiences are very inspiring & motivating. If a 28 yr old can do this in a foreign country, what the heck is keeping me from getting out the front door!?
The town I live in is in full swing this month for Octoberfest. This is the most busy month (October) for my small town & for most of the local businesses, this will be their busiest time of the year. Of course, this hasn't motivated them to be open any more hours than their usual bankers' hours-which is a constant source of aggravation to me. How can you whine about not enough business when you close at 1700?!??!! Who the heck would close at this hour when there are people milling about, walking the streets, just looking for a place to spend $$$, but you're store is closed & you are sitting at home. ARG!
Anyway, I digress....There is a young man that is selling plane rides over this town. He takes off from the MO River & flies over the town & about the area. How innovated & cool is that?!
His website is: http://nautiwings.com & for a 15-17 minute ride, his rates are:
$60 per person – 3 passenger ride/$75 per person – 2 passenger ride/$95 per person – 1 passenger ride. Wouldn't that be a blast?
I watched one of the other videos on his site & was blown away at the thrill of watching someone "go for it!" down around at my hometown of lake oz. Is this cool or what!? Check it out!
My point of this blog is what is it that separates those that just think about doing things & those that actually make their dreams happen? I can't help but believe its all in one's attitude. Makes me want to commit to scheduling something, then doing it!
With the recent fall weather & perfect days, there certainly isn't any excuse for NOT getting out in the world & maximizing one's life! Life is good for those with the gumption to seize the day!
Here is to identifying something, anything that one hopes to do-then making it happen! I can't help but remember Thoreau's quote, "Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.” (Civil Disobedience and Other Essays)
Life should be lived! Fully, with deliberate intent & the sobering realization that we all have a finite amount of time. Let's not waste a moment of this precious time.
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| 2014 October Fall colors |
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| Cloudless MO sky |
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| Nature's sumac fall colors |
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