Boots are made for walking/riding BBBC #9 challenge fave shoes!

Today's BBBC challenge is favourite shoes. Well this is right up my alley because I am a shoe diva! I have two very favourite shoes and couldn't decide because one is function and purpose built, the other is funky and my everyday go to boot. 

Its pretty much a given that motorcycle boots are going to be my cinderella slipper of choice. I took the plunge and bought these Lady Daytona Pilots last August. They are amazing! They give me height, they are extremely comfortable both on and off the bike, so comfortable in fact that I can wear them teaching for 5 hours schlepping across the tarmac after students. Bonus is that they are Goretex which is awesome when you live in a rainy climate. There was also no painful break-in, they fit like a glove!

This is my boot of choice and is my favourite shoe! These are my classic burgundy rub Blundstones. I actually incorporated a bit of spring into the pic, I came across some wildsnowdrops. We are having amazing weather with above average temps. Since last August I have been dealing with a terrible heel issue and these boots solved that problem completely. So I am one very happy motorcycling shoe diva. 

Comfort rules my life, I gave up the stilettos a few years ago. 

Weather -Brave Bold Blogger Challenge (BBBC) #8

Today's weather in Victoria brought to you by BBBC #8. It happens to be a statutory holiday in BC today, its called Family Day.  The weather is certainly cooperating here today and it is extremely mild with a mix of sun and cloud.  It feels like spring! A few more degrees and it will be warm enough to wear shorts and expose my neon white legs to the sun. Seriously I think you could see those babies from space.  Anyway I digress.  

I was greeted with brilliant sunshine and 8C when I let Miss Roolly out this morning.  Just about to head out and soak up some sun with a cup of the demon bean and then off to walk the pup.  The trees have started to bud and soon will burst into blossoms.  The birds are back and it is so lovely to hear their morning songs. So for us I think spring has officially arrived! I just need for some of the rain water to dissipate and then I can cut the grass, its so wet right now that you sink when you walk on the lawn.

Will add a few other weather related pics after my adventures today.

Daydream BBBC #7

When I daydream, I dream about my favorite place Tofino. This is my place, this is where I go to recharge and fill up my soul. I have many daysreams, some are spent on the back of my bike others just are of baking pies or a going out or flying my kite. There are so many things I dream about, some I may attain, others will just remain a daydream.

Late to the party is better than never! Brave Bold Blogger Challenge - 6 AGE (BBBC)

Kathy at Toadmomma.com issued a challenge called Brave Bold Blogger Challenge - a post for every day in February.  I have to admit I am coming to this party 6 days late, I sometimes am fashionably late to some things. Life is busy right now, better late than never?? 

Someone once said "With age comes wisdom."  Or does it? I think it is more a reflection of hindsight or the fact that we recognize the deep possibilities of consequences that could befall us as a result of actions. We've all been there making decisions big or little and lets face it some have not been great, but others, man oh man they bring us the joie de vivre of life with all its many rewards and challenges. Age definitely influences decisions, a main driver with this is that we usually have someone else in our lives that may live the consequences of our choice. 

I find myself at a very large crossroad in my life, its the intersection of emptynest and what's next. Scooterpie Jr has emerged from her coccoon and is a beautiful butterfly making her way in the wider world, which makes me proud as a mom, but also strangely longing for yesterday and all the 'little moments' along the way. Nostalgia seems to be my constant companion at this point as I keep going back and thinking about the many things over the course of her 18 1/2 years. During her childhood she was my little girl inching each day towards adulthood and the day that 'freedom' would be her ultimate goal and her foray into the ratrace of life.  Its funny because the perceived freedom she is longing for is elusive, for she will never be as free as she was when she was a kid, she just hasn't realized this yet.  We are at the point where decisions for the future are being thought about by both her and me! It is exciting seeing the contrast in our respective lives. 

I am being a little more adventuresome, but not foolhardy, I call it reserved spontaneity, because in the process I now weigh out cause and effect a little more. With the stage I am in now my daughter isn't as dependent on me anymore and is far more independent than I was at her age. This allows me to have more time to me and pursuing things I never dreamt possible.  My middle life has brought great change, challenges, and adventures. I almost feel like a teenager again testing limits. 

I've  come to realze life is a set of stages where we grow, change, or are static at times and then start the process over again. So my question to you is, is age just a number or is it a state of physical wellness or a combination of both? 

2016 Vancouver Motorcycle show

It was an early call this morning awake at 03:00am and out the door at 05:15am to catch the ferry to the Mainland for the Vancouver Motorcycle show.  I headed over with the Farkle Garage gang, we shot stories for an upcoming episode. Everyone was stoked to go and see what was new in the world of motorcycling and FARKLES!  We were running on coffee, excitement, and adrenalin!

We caught up with the early morning Victoria rider contingent.  

Probably about a dozen riders and there were lots of others who carpooled, all headed to Abbottsford to the Tradex.

The show was well organized and lots of bike dealers with a good cross section of the entire riding community; trials, motocross, street bikes, cruisers, tourers, adv bikes and more, even a few electric bikes and a  wheeled moto car. It was heavenly, there was definitely something for everyone!  Added bonus I bumped to an Oregon contingent of bloggers - Trobairitz, Troubadour, Sweetpea and Polarbear. Dang I didn't get a pic! It was good to see them just the same! 

Here's a look at some of the bikes and dealer displays.

Was loving this beautiful Honda Goldwing! 

Another Honda beauty!

I was besotted by this little beauty.  Gorgeous little CBR 300.

AND THEN THERE WAS THIS.....

THE LONG AWAITED AFRICA TWIN CRF1000

1000cc of sexy adventure riding power featuring Honda's Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Gotta say if I could have gotten up on that faux rock I would have sat on that baby up there!

According to my fitbit I took about 12,000 steps about 8km, yesterday wandering around looking at all the beautiful bikes and farkle candy store.  Stay tuned for more! This is just a little taste of what I saw!

Cheesy motivator or fitness nanny?

I seem to be one of those people who need motovation to keep my fitness goals on track. So my goal is to try my best to get walking every day. My job is really sedentary so I don't get a lot of steps in during my work day. My hub on the other hand easily clocks between 10,000 to 17,000 steps in a day which is about 8 to 9km in mileage. In looking at the data on this OCD inducing fitness gizmo (one can become quite obsessed in reaching a goal) I am averaging about 6,000 to 7,000 steps daily which isn't too shabby.  Since the scooter wreck 4 years ago my running days are long since finished, which is a bummer because I liked going for a run after work. I have always liked walking and walk at a very fast pace, so it is almost like a small jog. My goal this year is to walk my way into better health, but not stress too much over this OCD inducing fitness monitor. I guess you have to do whatever it takes and if wearing this gizmo helps me be more aware of my health then I guess its a good thing. 

 

*Update

Last night I was at about the 4500 step mark at  7:00pm and when my hub came home we took the dog for a  long walk and I was only about 200 steps away from my 10,000 so it encouraged me to walk a little longer and at least log them in.  I must say I actually slept better and felt better this morning, a little more energized.  So I guess I have bought into the gadget/gizmo craze.

Happy New Year! 2016 full of possibilities!

My instragram photo 9 in 2015

HAPPY NEW YEAR! May your 2016 be filled with happiness, joy and good health! 

 

Last night my hub and I visited friends and came home just before midnight to ring in the New Year.  It was different New  Years Eve for us this is the first one Scooterpie Jr was out with friends, and so it begins my wee chick is spreading her wings!

As for resolutions I don't really have any or make them, I have goals instead. 

So wherever you call home I wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year! 

This is what choose for 2016!