Only positive and uplifting...

Some of you that check these pages regularly must be thinking that I have no life whatsoever, because I don't post regularly. Although I do, in fact, lead a full life, I have decided to post only when I have something useful, positive and uplifting to share.

This, of course, means that I have not had much uplifting, encouraging and positive to say in the last couple of days (weeks?). Yes, I too go through depressive moments and have had my own "pity party" for the last couple of days, but I am glad to report that it is now over and life is still going on!

Well, it would seem that winter is finally waking up, because it became suddenly colder in the last couple of days. This, in itself, is not a problem, since this has been happening at the same time nearly every year. (As far as I can determine, it has been happening around this time of year for thousands of years and will probably keep on for thousands more!)

The one thing that caught a number of people unawares, though, is the fact that the last couple of days have also been a little wetter than we are used to around here. Our winters are supposed to be dry!

Anyway...yesterday morning, getting ready to visit some clients in Johannesburg, I looked outside and decided to travel by car for a change. I can handle the wet on the bike...I can handle the cold on the bike...BUT...I've never been a big fan of the wet and the cold together on the bike. That's just plain uncomfortable!

I knew that the traffic was going to be heavy and slow, because all the other guys that usually travel by bike in the mornings would probably all be in their cars as well, so I made up my mind to relax even before I left the house. I put in some DC Talk and later listened to Bryn Hayworth, "bopping" along to the music and watching the people around me. By the time I got to my first client I had already formulated a plan for the day and found the day making it's own plans for me, but what the hay...I enjoyed it anyway!

That afternoon, I met a new friend from the UK who's an area rep from one of my client's suppliers. Turns out he rides bikes as well, so of course we hit it off straight away. Later I volunteered to take him back to his hotel (because it was on my way home anyway) and we ended up having a looooong chat...about bikes and good roads and great riding spots, of course!

Today turned out to be a typical start of winter day. Although it is cold outside, the sun is shining, the birds are singing and, probably most importantly... it is bike riding weather. Although the ride was GREAT, as usual actually, I'm now convinced that winter has finally arrived, as I'm sitting in a moderately heated office getting some life back into the fingers and toes. (Typing this is also helping!)

I'm looking forward to another productive and fantastic day where I can share some inspiration with those around me and hopefully make a difference in someone's life. So...until I post again, have a fabulous time and may someone who is positive come along and make you smile and find some joy.

Till later...