Running behind - as usual - there just aren't enough hours in the day for the things I want to do.
1) I love to read and usually have two books going at once - one on my iPod for my commute and the gym, a second on my Kindle (how did I manage before these new gadgets came along?)
2) I'm a research nut - always have been. So many interesting things, so little time. My girls learned early on that if something interested them, all they needed to do was mention it to me.
3) I got into cycling through research.
Chicago-daughter: I think I want to ride my bike across the country someday.
Me: Seriously?!? Is that even possible?
Me: (research, research, research)
Me: Wow! I think I want to get a bike!
Chicago-daughter: (chuckle) you always do that - look up my ideas and decide you like them.
Me: :-)
4) Cycling has been a lot like blogging for me. It's taken me places I wouldn't otherwise have gone, and I've met some really great people along the way.
5) I'm finding mobile blogging extremely frustrating. Please forgive me if this post is a jumbled mess when it's published - I'm not trusting this new app.
Have a great weekend!
What a fun post, Karen. It is always a joy to learn more about my blogging buds. Happy Cycling!!
ReplyDeleteyou're cute. :)
ReplyDeleteI love reading on my iPad - always a new book with just a click :-)
ReplyDeleteI wish I could get into cycling. I'd rather run, but it certainly is harder on the body.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried mobile blogging yet - I can't even get the blogger app to work!
I think we share a lot in common. I Alawys read more than one book at a time and love reading on the new gadgets. I am a research nut, too. I look up everything and feel that Google is my personal friend. I go on road trips regularly. I was first attracted to your blog because there is a covered bridge in your header. I am obsessed with covered bridges! I don't cycle, but I do walk and plan to walk the KATY trail across Missouri this year. Your pictures are always gorgeous! It's been a pleasure to meet you through your blog. Thanks for all you share. Have a nice weekend! Twyla
ReplyDeleteThe post turned out great! I am learning to embrace my Kindle. The click and it is downloaded is to convenient. I am right there with you on #2 and #3.
ReplyDeleteLove the conversation with your Chicago daughter! I'm planning to teach my littlest one how to ride without training wheels this summer and I've promised her I'll get a bike, too, so we can go riding as a family. We'll take a lap around the block for now, but maybe one day we'll cross the country! :-)
ReplyDeleteI think the idea of cycling sounds wonderful but I would have to get my old body much more fit to even start! Good for you that you hop on a bike and take an adventure. Not everybody would do that. Fun that you share with your daughter that passion!
ReplyDeleteInteresting little facts about you, Karen! Bicycling sounds like a wonderful way to enjoy the scenery and stay fit! I love to research, too! I could sit down and read an encyclopedia just for fun. Great to share that activity with your daughter. Happy Saturday! xx
ReplyDeleteI have that same problem with crafting... I see someone else do it and I think I can too. Doesn't always work out that way! :)
ReplyDeleteKaren, I love that you are always on the go and exploring new things...very refreshing!!..:)JP
ReplyDeleteThat is hilarious that we have the same post titles and both published our Friday Facts on Saturday! lol I'm a research nut, too, which my kids take full advantage of. Haven't gotten into cycling, but you make it sound awesome!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen!
ReplyDeleteI am an avid reader also. I can only read one book at a time. Otherwise I get characters mixed up. I LOVE my Kindle Fire. The best thing about it is I can make the print large enough to easily read.
I like facts, interesting statistics and research also. I am a believer in Life Long Learning.
I didn't realize you were a cycler. My Sister-In-Law's Husband used to cycle.
Robyn
theranchwifechronicles.com
Love that you are on the go cycling and meeting interesting new people. I haven't ridden a bicycle for several years do to a bad knee. Maybe I will get back at it since I have had my knee replaced.
ReplyDeleteMobile blogging worked quite well for you! You sure are energetic! I wish I had your energy and your enthusiasm!
ReplyDeleteThis is not a jumbled mess but a good example of what many more people should do. Cycling ? Go for it. I don't do trips but I cycle a minumum of 1000 Km a year. Most years it's much more.
ReplyDeleteI love to read too and use my iPad for it now, only sometimes I do miss having an actual book in my hand. I love riding my bike.
ReplyDeleteI'm a research nut, too! Google is my best friend. One of my favorite things to do is learn about something new. There's so much out there to learn!
ReplyDeleteyou make me laugh ... i have yet to moblie blog. ( :
ReplyDeletehave a great sunday.
Like reading too, but find it difficult to attempt on an iPod and have done it only once on my iPad. I prefer to hold a physical book but enjoy the electronic gadgets for lots of other things, like watching Netflix when on road trips, but not on a bike (in hotel rooms). Cycling is on hold while we're living here as there are no bike-friendly places to safely ride, so we have ferried our bikes to some places. We have tried mobile blogging. Grenville/Pat uses the Blogsy app on his iPad and I use the Mars Edit program on my MacBook. Sadly, there is no Mac version of Windows Live Writer which is my preference when at home using my desktop HP computer.
ReplyDeleteYou are a busy gal and you certainly inspire us with everyone of your posts. It's always fun to learn more about a blogging friend....
ReplyDeleteI am like you in that I love to read on different gadgets, I love researching something and if I see someone do something then I want to try it......I admire your cycling....it seems I spend more time in the car now than any other mode of transportation.....
You are a fun lady and it comes through your posts....
This is spectacular shot of great scenery. Keep on clicking.
ReplyDeleteI love research too! My research classes were my favorite classes in college haha. I hope you had a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove this post. Someday we have to talk about research... maybe on a bike ride in CO?
ReplyDeleteWell, kuddos to you for at least trying to blog on your device...this girl is too scared to try. I am afraid I will scare everybody away with my mess☺
ReplyDeletewhat a fun entry karen!! i always liked the saying "i'm so far behind, i thought i was first'!!
ReplyDeletelol at number three! ha, i'm number two too...do you do genealogy? it's perfect for us research nuts!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, Biking is great - seeing landscapes, meeting people, and feeling the Wind in your hair! I smiled with the research... acknowledging the same spirit within myself :) The Kindle sounds interesting - I read on my iPad, I need to check the Kindle App to iPad - there's a sale on kindle-books at the moment ... Such a lovely and inspiring post!
ReplyDeleteNothing like cycling, especially when its a road like this :-)
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