Tried two food chains this month based on recommendations. I’ve only been once so far to each place and as a general rule, unless the food was vomit inspiring, I’ll give a place a second chance.

The first was a Chick-fil-A in Austin. Got a basic spicy chicken breast. It was ok. Nothing special and not something I would recommend. We’ll see how round two goes.

The second was Firehouse Subs. The last time I went was years ago and I honestly couldn’t remember if I liked it or not so I had to do a first time/repeat. That time for a repeat was tonight. I got a steak and cheese. The first few bites were good but the more I got into the sub the less I enjoyed it. This was a 12″ sub. Maybe I should have stuck with the basic 8″. The place reminded me of Yeller Sub but not as good.

This is probably why I’ve been staying away from chains and trying to eat healthier. At least I didn’t add any extra weight during thanksgiving. Now the gauntlet of the winter holidays is coming up.

Santa’s Fallen Angel

I’m not talking about riding my bicycle although that is usually the first thing people assume. I’m talking about my motorcycle. I’ve only been away from it for a few days and I am feeling the loss of its presence and feel more strongly the hunger to get back on. It’s one of those things where you might have a hard time understanding what it’s like to ride until you ride.

I’ve read and heard about the connection riders can feel to the world and the environment and now I understand it first hand. In the car I feel like I’m in an enclosed space or disconnected from the world. A feeling I didn’t know until I started riding by the way. The car becomes an extension of my enclosed and disconnected house. But on the motorcycle…

When I’m on and riding down the street I see and feel the world around me. The motorcycle now becomes and extension of me and grounds me into the world. I see and smell it, not always for good with a car or truck with pushing out a bunch of crap from the exhaust.

Sitting here writing I feel the longing to be on the open road and just ride. Wind around me and the beauty of the world around me even if that beauty is only the local park. As I become a more experienced rider and take longer trips I’m excited to see where my new connector and I end up in the country. Planned and unplanned road trips await.

Life the Adventure

-Santa’s Fallen Angel

Whatever your political side is this is Obama’s last term. For better or worse, let politics be damned and go out with bang. I hope it’s a good run until the end.

In reference to this video:

http://www.upworthy.com/bully-calls-news-anchor-fat-news-anchor-destroys-him-on-live-tv?c=ucfb1

His note (hopefully no mistakes in typing it out):

“Hi Jennifer,

It’s unusual that I see your morning show, but I did so for a very short time today. I was surprised indeed to witness that your physical condition hasn’t improved for many years. Surely you don’t consider yourself a suitable example for this community’s young people, girls in particular. Obesity is one of the worst choices a person can make and one of the most dangerous habits to maintain. I leave you this note hoping that you’ll reconsider your responsibility as a local public personality to present and promote a healthy lifestyle.”

Caveat: Being large doesn’t mean you are out of shape (sumo) and thin doesn’t mean you are in shape (blown over by a breeze).

I can’t say that I took the email the same way she did. I didn’t see it as bullying. He could have posted it on facebook or some other public way but he sent it in a private email. As someone that is supposed to be promoting health, I continue to struggle to eat better and continue exercising because 1. I want to do it for myself and 2. I AM a public figure and people might have a better outcome if I can show that I can do what it takes to stay in shape. The same way public servants that work in a protective manner should also probably have to stay in shape. You don’t look at an obese police officer and think “glad he can run down a bad guy”. She isn’t a government public servant and I don’t know what she does on her show but she is in the public eye. Hopefully she isn’t promoting unhealthy foods or activities that are detrimental. I would say she is NOT like many of the other heavy on air personalities that have made a (drastic) change (Drew Carey, Michael Moore, Star Jones, Al Roker) whether for themselves or because they were prompted by their network. I think the people watching them probably noticed that they look a lot better than they used it and maybe even start noticing that they might be unhealthy themselves (didn’t say overweight).