Commitment

Hello all,

So I have been thinking a lot about accomplishments in the last few days. Noticed that in the past I have needed extra motivation to continue and complete things in my life. At times I procrastinate on decisions. I debate about them (e.g. Should I buy a laptop?). I have noticed that if I am still in the contemplation stage of things, I can work my self out of accomplishing them. On the reverse, if I commit to it then I have personal pressure and motivation to complete it.

A great example of this is the sprint triathlon that I did last summer. I registered for it three days prior to my bike accident. Bad omen some said. But I saw it as a physical goal for me to achieve and to show that I am going to be ok. It was an achievable goal and I wanted to be successful in it. It was so great to complete something of that nature. Something physical. To see my health improve, my mind become aware of a different level of concentration, and how easily it can be to become self absorbed.

Well then what is my next item. I am not saying that I have accomplished everything in the triathlon field. Not even close. So I hope to do more triathlons this spring and summer. Maybe some in open water. ooooh, that would be cool. More skin tight outfits to wear, WETSUIT!!

Now seriously, I have registered for an event that takes place on August 1st 2009 and it is called Bike for Breakfast. It began in 2005 to raise money for breakfast programs for school's across Canada. I think it is a great cause and want to raise some pledges for it. The ride goes from tip to tip of the island, but it is not on Vancouver Island. It takes place near massive lobster pots and endless potato fields.

I am talking of Prince Edward Island!

I am so excited about it. I will be traveling across the country to see a place that I have never seen before. Meet new people that are interested in the same activity and build new bonds with a part of the country that is so far away. The ride is 278km starting from North Cape to East Point. A total of 5 legs to complete and all within 1 day. Fastest time is 7hr 50min which says something big about the ride. IT IS NOT A RACE! It is an experience to explore life. Feel your heart beating. I just think it is perfect. So to conclude, inline with the thinking that I started this post about. I need to develop a personal task or action that can motivate me to move towards in order to complete goals that I will define for myself.

-Nicholas

PS: The photos are from a BC Randonneur ride that I did on New Years Day. What I lovely way to start off the year. If anyone interested in more info here are the links to BC Randonneurs and the Bike for Breakfast sites.