Wednesday, June 30, 2010

i know! it's been a while...

Well, it's been a while since I posted...
For those of you who read my last post, you've probably figured out why...
I had some wounds to attend to.

I, too, have done some soul-searching of late.
I'm pleased to say that things are looking much better these days.

The house I had in Olinda has been sold. As much as I miss living up in them there hills, I'm happy it's gone. I feel much freer these days. I'm currently house-sitting in the Wantirna area - I am literally a three minute drive from work! Can't beat that! I'm finally getting all that beauty sleep I have been severely lacking of late! If I keep this up, I could be a supermodel before the year is out... NOT!

So, the couple I'm house-sitting for has gone off to the UK to trace their family tree... and I'm here enjoying my rent+bill-free abode, taking care of their demanding cat, until they return in August. After that happens... I have NO idea where I'll be next...

I like not knowing... it appeals to my sense of adventure, which has sadly been unattended to these days.

However, when I have set up my next destination, rest assured that it will be posted on here at some stage.

So, why am I posting today?
Well, I'm sick... and am taking a time-out from work this week...
But, my arse was put in gear after I received a lovely email just now...

Someone found out about my blog via Horizons Unlimited, and he sent me an email to express his appreciation at reading my posts. A wonderful ego-boost.... truth be told, I was considering ceasing my activity on this blog, and starting up a new one with a more general approach to my posts. (They've been quite UN-bike-related of late.)

I will probably still start up another blog - there's too much going on in my world outside of being a "bikiechic" (Shock and awe coming from all the biker readers out there? Sorry, didn't mean to scare you...)

But, since I finally got my bike back from Mick Hone over a week ago, perhaps this blog can be quickened again? Let's see...

Yes, you read correctly... I finally got my dear cruiser back!
It's only been five fu**ing months since my accident.
I will not hide the fact that it took me about 10 minutes to actually leave the place I picked it up from... I was scared to death! I mean, the last time I rode the thing, I was tumbling like a rolling pin in Melbourne's CityLink tunnel, and to this day, I am extremely grateful that the third lane was closed and I did not get squished like a grape.

But those are by-gones...
My bike is parked in the garage of my current house-sit... out of the harsh elements of what is shaping up to be a cold winter in Melbourne. My damn car (which is NOT protected from the weather) has to be rinsed in the mornings! All the frost on my windows has to melt before I can drive the damn thing!

But, my black baby is safely tucked away... waiting for my next adventure... hopefully, it'll be a far more interesting one that doesn't end up with someone calling an ambulance for me.

So... "what on earth have you been doing lately"??? - I hear you ask...

Well, besides working... yes, I know... I have no mortgage, but I have debts to clear before I can leave the country... I'm being a good girl these days. Sad, but true...

And besides going for physio three times a week, I attend two classes in the evenings on a weekly basis. One on philosophy, and the other on "human relations" and psychology...
At present, I'm thinking about dropping the human relations one...
I have found that philosophy is giving me far more insight into my current trials and woes...
So much so that I have joined an "Ideas Exchange", where I meet with a group to "philosophise" regularly. I love it...

Last time we met we discussed the question "What is wisdom?"
Believe me, two hours is not enough for such discussions!
I leave wanting more...

But, the main point is, I am thinking about things in a new way these days.
I have become a fan of Socrates and Plato... I question EVERYTHING!
Far more than I used to anyway... which is scary in itself...

I meditate (I try to at least once a day) and try to reach a level of higher consciousness...
I wonder if I'll ever succeed?

Reading back over what I have typed... I sound like a cult leader.

So... anyone wanna join bikiechic's cult??
Come and meditate and share your questions and thoughts with me!
We can become mindful and achieve stillness together... ;)

That's it for now...
I'll think of something I can post that's remotely of interest to my followers....
(Psst... all suggestions welcome...)

Till next time... xx

4 comments:

  1. About bloody time! You left me dangling there. I think you should retain "Bikiechic" as your pseudonym. As you wisely pointed out it does have 'chic' in the title and just because you go by Bikiechic doesn't mean you cannot discuss the world, the universe and everything. I like it. Don't go changin', it's a starting point.

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  2. Oh Anthony, baby... You know I'll never leave you dangling... *smooch*

    I promise that I'll keep this blog going for as long as I can...

    If things change, believe me, I'll keep you informed. ;)

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  3. well well well
    You did ask if I liked surprises. This blog indeed is one of them. So happy for all the good things at the moment. Bikiechic will be remembered and used for years to come. I agree. Keep it....
    Sign>> "Is not the years in your life..It's the life in your years.."
    R1

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  4. bOrRiNg, Robsalvv LOL

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