I read an interesting article this evening entitled 10 Signs It's Time to Leave Your Job
I've talked with a few folks lately about their unhappiness at their current job and their concern about trying to find a new job in the current economy. I post this today for them. It has some good, thought provocking points.
For those I've been talking with...Look it over, see if you change your mind.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
ChickFest Fall 2009
This last weekend was a girls only motorcycle ride.
I met Daryn closer into town and we headed out to Katy.
After discovering which gas station we were meeting at we met up with Squeaky, Wiggle Worm and Sunkissed.
A short stop to readjust (and resisting the urge to tell off some bikers who buzzed past us in an un-neighborly like manner)
Representing TWT!
The chairs are fun - I was thinking of getting some done with my name for the dining room.
If you go to the restaurant check out the chunky guac. It's pretty darn good but don't order the large unless you want it to be your meal or have 9 other women to share it with!
No shortage of photos. Luckily Jan had bodyguards who were willing group photo takers.
Stopping to gas up for the ride home. Must be nice to have a designated photo taker and gas pump operator.
The rest of us were on our own.
I just kind of liked how this photo turned out
And of course ice cream! What a better way to round out a day of riding?
After the sugar intake Daryn and I split off from the rest of the group to head back into town. My bike (after behaving itself all day) decided to start acting up again. There's nothing quite like going along at speed and then having no power for a few seconds at a time. Hopefully I'll be able to get it to the shop this week to figure out what's wrong. All in all a great ride and even better company. It's the first time that I've been able to go on a women's only ride, the feeling was definitely different. Both types of rides are good but each have their place. And remember what happens on the girls ride...
I met Daryn closer into town and we headed out to Katy.
After discovering which gas station we were meeting at we met up with Squeaky, Wiggle Worm and Sunkissed.
A short stop to readjust (and resisting the urge to tell off some bikers who buzzed past us in an un-neighborly like manner)
Representing TWT!
The chairs are fun - I was thinking of getting some done with my name for the dining room.
If you go to the restaurant check out the chunky guac. It's pretty darn good but don't order the large unless you want it to be your meal or have 9 other women to share it with!
No shortage of photos. Luckily Jan had bodyguards who were willing group photo takers.
Stopping to gas up for the ride home. Must be nice to have a designated photo taker and gas pump operator.
The rest of us were on our own.
I just kind of liked how this photo turned out
And of course ice cream! What a better way to round out a day of riding?
After the sugar intake Daryn and I split off from the rest of the group to head back into town. My bike (after behaving itself all day) decided to start acting up again. There's nothing quite like going along at speed and then having no power for a few seconds at a time. Hopefully I'll be able to get it to the shop this week to figure out what's wrong. All in all a great ride and even better company. It's the first time that I've been able to go on a women's only ride, the feeling was definitely different. Both types of rides are good but each have their place. And remember what happens on the girls ride...
Sunday, November 1, 2009
International Pie Run Day Oct 2009
The last Sturday in October is designated as International Pie Run Day. Now you might ask... What the heck is a Pie Run?
Definition: Pie Run - Two Wheeled Texan's (an online motorcycle forum) monthly excuse for a ride. Thinly disguised as a "Ride-to-Eat" (RTE), it is a chance for riders from all over the state (and sometimes from other states) to plan routes, organize ride groups, meet with like-minded folk, talk and gawk at all kinds of bikes, eat lunch and have pie for dessert!
History: In late 2004, a small group of TWT riders visited the Koffee Kup in Hico to test out this idea for a "Pie Run". They decided that it would be a monthly event on the last Saturday of each month. The first official event was in January 2005 when approximately 75 people visited the Koffee Kup in Hico.
I've only been attending Pie Run's since March of this year and have had quite a bit of fun at them. Hopefully I'll be able to go back and write about some of them later.The INTERNATIONAL Pie Run came about in 2008 after some forum members in Austrailia planned their own ride to coincide with the designated TWT ride. It was then decided that the last Saturday in October would be a chance for all riders everywhere to go on a run. There would still be a designated place BUT...If you can't make that one - you must make up your own, a Ride for Pie on the same day, and report it AND take pictures.
Unfortunately the designated ride was just a bit too far from Houston and I had several other things that I needed to get done yesterday so I had to come up with an "alternative pie run"
In the time I had I grabbed a different kind of helmet:
Grabbed a different kind of two wheeled vehicle:
Said sorry to my motorcycle who was sitting in it's corner:
And headed out of the complex:
Luckily I live in one of only a few areas of Houston where there is a bike trail:
Although it is under construction right now so it's all grooved up:
The ride was nice, the weather was wonderful, and the pie?
It was pretty good too.
Definition: Pie Run - Two Wheeled Texan's (an online motorcycle forum) monthly excuse for a ride. Thinly disguised as a "Ride-to-Eat" (RTE), it is a chance for riders from all over the state (and sometimes from other states) to plan routes, organize ride groups, meet with like-minded folk, talk and gawk at all kinds of bikes, eat lunch and have pie for dessert!
History: In late 2004, a small group of TWT riders visited the Koffee Kup in Hico to test out this idea for a "Pie Run". They decided that it would be a monthly event on the last Saturday of each month. The first official event was in January 2005 when approximately 75 people visited the Koffee Kup in Hico.
I've only been attending Pie Run's since March of this year and have had quite a bit of fun at them. Hopefully I'll be able to go back and write about some of them later.The INTERNATIONAL Pie Run came about in 2008 after some forum members in Austrailia planned their own ride to coincide with the designated TWT ride. It was then decided that the last Saturday in October would be a chance for all riders everywhere to go on a run. There would still be a designated place BUT...If you can't make that one - you must make up your own, a Ride for Pie on the same day, and report it AND take pictures.
Unfortunately the designated ride was just a bit too far from Houston and I had several other things that I needed to get done yesterday so I had to come up with an "alternative pie run"
In the time I had I grabbed a different kind of helmet:
Grabbed a different kind of two wheeled vehicle:
Said sorry to my motorcycle who was sitting in it's corner:
And headed out of the complex:
Luckily I live in one of only a few areas of Houston where there is a bike trail:
Although it is under construction right now so it's all grooved up:
The ride was nice, the weather was wonderful, and the pie?
It was pretty good too.Friday, September 18, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
I'm the captain!
In honor of the upcoming holiday - Talk Like a Pirate Day I took a pirate personality test. My result? I should be in charge! Who would've guessed...
You are The Cap'n!
You are The Cap'n!
Some men and women are born great, some achieve greatness and some slit the throats of any scalawag who stands between them and unlimited power. You never met a man - or woman - you couldn't eviscerate. You are the definitive Man of Action, the CEO of the Seven Seas, Lee Iacocca in a blousy shirt and drawstring-fly pants. You're mission-oriented, and if anyone gets in the way, that's his problem, now isn't? Your buckle was swashed long ago and you have never been so sure of anything as your ability to bend everyone to your will. You will call anyone out and cut off his head if he shows any sign of taking you on or backing down. If one of your lieutenants shows an overly developed sense of ambition he may find more suitable accommodations in Davy Jones' locker. That is, of course, IF you notice him. You tend to be self absorbed - a weakness that may keep you from seeing enemies where they are and imagining them where they are not.
What's Yer Inner Pirate?
brought to you by The Official Talk Like A Pirate Web Site. Arrrrr!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Hi Tasha!!
Figured since Tasha is the only one following this blog I'd say HI!
:o)
Hope everything is going well in Germany. Can't wait until you come back here to visit.
I should be better about writing on here.
:o)
Hope everything is going well in Germany. Can't wait until you come back here to visit.
I should be better about writing on here.
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