life lessons. part uno.

I think I'm going to start a recurring post about life lessons I've been learning. Nothing too deep. At all. Think less, things like, why the sky is blue, more like what type of nail polish is pretty. Well, nothing about nail polish since I don't actually think too much about it (except that I really need a manicure, now that I look at my nails...), but you get what I mean. They'll be in reference to my life here or wherever I am. Just things I've been learning that would be good to share.


-Altitude is brutal. Ok, I wrote this because this should be the last time I mention the altitude here. Joke. I've been talking about it way too much and I know it is probably of no interest to any of you. So consider it done. No promises though. (Because it really is brutal!)

-When mountain biking, wear a sports bra. Bonus points if it comes padded, for times like when you're biking through a relatively shallow river at high speed in order to get past all the rocks, that are so scary, and you are so ready to be in the clear when you notice that there's a substantial climb in the trail that your wheel gets stuck in because it's underwater and muddy, causing you to fall sideways into the water, onto a log that has a branch sticking straight up that stabs your chest as you fall upon it. I mean, just a standard scenario that MAY happen. Oh, and a body shield that would avoid you from getting bruises all over your legs. Just saying.

-Mosquito bikes attack when you're biking. They're smart. They know you can't unleash your grip on the handlebars even when you do feel the pain of their bite, so they eat away at your skin. I'm an itchy mess.

-St. Bernards (UPDATE - I meant Bernese Mountain Dogs! Whoops) are huge and drooly! We went to dinner at Kelley and Wayne's friends' place and they had one, and it made me think twice about wanting that specific breed. While they are still goofy and cute, they are somewhat frightening when charging toward you at full speed. Would be difficult to snuggle and share a bed with one of those.

-If you want to get something out of people, dress up in an embarrassing costume. The other day at the farmers market, a guy who works for Plum TV here was walking around, trying to get people to sign up for a raffle, and he was outfitted in a giant plum costume. Big, round and purple. He wore shorts, too, which was an interesting choice since it made him look like he may have been naked from the waist down. But in any case, we signed up because we felt bad for him. And I think a lot of people did. So that's how you get things done. A good lesson there.


I think that's about it for now. Enough teaching for the day. You're welcome, for sharing all of my incredible knowledge, and I do hope that these lessons will help you in the future.