Trying to Tandem

Some people learn to ride a bike almost as soon as they can walk (that would be my brother's story) and others have to wait a while before they conquer the whole balancing-on-two-2-inch-tire deal.

But once you learn to ride a bike, they say its second nature and a skill never forgotten.

Then comes the chance to try something new with it. Maybe that means riding a unicycle or jumping off a cliff or trying a tandem.

When Andrew and Karie decided to actually use the tandem (and not just stand by it for pictures), I was a little worried. Could they stay upright? Would someone get hurt? Would Karie bail? How would Andrew do managing both people on one bike?

They did fine. No humans were harmed in the creation of this picture. [chuckle]

But looking at their faces at the instant of takeoff (Andrew's foot is only just now coming off the ground for the first time -- see the concentration?), I love pondering their reactions to a new, challenging, difficult situation that will ultimately be tons of fun.

Kinda like life, eh?

We think we understand it.
We know what we're doing.
And suddenly we're thrown a curve ball.
Its scary, but soon we realized.... "this is gonna be fun."



Kinda how I feel right now.
I'm biting my tongue, concentrating on new adventures; hoping not to mess up.
A little apprehensive to take my foot off the ground and let myself roll away from the comfort zone.
Gleeful at the excitement coming up.
Not quite sure how it'll all turn out.
But ready for the ride.

i'm not afraid to fall
I've fallen many times
they laughed when i fell down
but i have dared to climb
I'm not afraid to fall
i know i'll fall again
but i can win this in the end
(superchic[k])