Last week Laura and I celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary by going to one of our favorite places in the world. For the past 3 years we have rented this cabin in the mountains of Virginia. It is very private and secluded; perfect for a romantic getaway. We spent five days simply sleeping, reading, eating, and exploring.One of the things I am learning in life is that relaxation is not something you can save. You either are resting or you aren't. It is not possible too relax for awhile and have that rest go with you into your next pattern of busyness. We have been back for less than 48 hours and I already feel like I have "lost" all of the rest I had gained. Perhaps if anything, rest can only help to prevent you from going absolutely crazy in busy times.
I am starting to feel like my life is one of those movies where bad things continue to happen to the main character. In my last post I chronicled the drama that happened with my Camaro. Well, I have another chapter to add to the story today.
In the post, I mentioned that I was planning to ride my bike to work. Several of you commented to me that you thought I was kidding, but I wasn't. Now, I was not planning to do it everyday, just on the day's when Laura absolutely needed the car. I did it once last week and it was fine.
Today was another day where I needed to ride my bike. Right around mile 7 of the 20 mile trek, my front tire blew out. Are you kidding me?!? I have been riding a bike for close to 20 years now, and I have never had a flat. Talk about a terrible time for a first time.
Well, I was reminded today of the importance of having friends. Thankfully, I knew someone who lived only a few miles from where I blew my tire. He is in my small group and had mentioned to me on Sunday that he was working from home today. He was able to come and pick me up and and then let me take his car into work (Andy Joslin, you are the man!).
I am waiting to see what kind of movie I am in. Hopefully it is a comedy where all of these bad (but humorous) things happen to the main character, but in the end his fortunes are reversed and everything works out.
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6 comments:
I don't know what movie you are in, but it's starting to read like "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" except I would avoid the scene with the "pillows" if at all possible! BTW whoever is playing the supporting role of Andy should have ravishing good looks and a rapist wit.
Todd, I would highly reccomend the movie, Stranger Than Fiction (Will Ferrell), I think that you would really enjoy it in light of all of the drama in your life as of late. In this movie Will Ferrell's character realizes that he is a character in a novel and needs to find out if the novel is a comedy or a tragedy...awesome movie.
Think of it this way bro, it makes for a really interesting blog!
Tonester, great minds think alike, I was going to say that I think that Will would make a great Toddman, I'll give him a call and see what he thinks!
Actually, I have seen "Stranger Than Fiction." Laura and I really enjoyed it. I thought it was a great idea for a movie and the ending was really cool. While I was not consciously thinking about that movie when I wrote the post, perhaps it was in the back of my mind.
So if they are making a movie about my life, who will play you two?
samuel l. jackson or for a close second if he's not available, david spade...holla
Actually JB, I was thinking Freddy Prince Jr. for you, and Mario Lopez for Tone...holla back!
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