tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post4035405930546882107..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: Social rideJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-45653900762862292302012-07-31T09:16:32.200-06:002012-07-31T09:16:32.200-06:00Jill,
as i sit here with redundancy looming very s...Jill,<br />as i sit here with redundancy looming very soon, I often question whether i chose the right career path, and why I am a 'failure'. But then I remind myself that I enjoy what I do, it allows me time to enjoy being with my family and following my pursuits. <br />We can't all be Type AAA personalities, otherwise the world would not work. As was once said, "don't chase happiness, just be happy".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-48331752451549087022012-07-27T22:21:11.025-06:002012-07-27T22:21:11.025-06:00Jill,
You are so fortunate to know what career yo...Jill,<br /><br />You are so fortunate to know what career you desire and that its something you're great at--writing. I know this may sound simple, but I've known so many people who are in careers they don't desire or careers that require skills they are not good at. It hurts them, their coworkers, and the employer. While you may not be at the point in your career that you want to be, at least you have great ingredients to achieve what you're seeking.Ruminatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18291944653890373176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-16806731921740250582012-07-26T22:27:55.050-06:002012-07-26T22:27:55.050-06:00A view from inside research...the creative and int...A view from inside research...the creative and intellectual capital is not always the product of the person taking/receiving the credit.<br />I've read your books and enjoy this blogsite, your writing is great but I sense you have a need to expand. Cycling has a huge history world wide but most of the writers are dry, probably because few actually ride the tough stuff.<br />Biographies of famous and unknown riders of the perfect machine may be a good research topic.<br />As far as the anti-obestiy drug, just drop the sugar fix...I know quick energy on rides but maybe you could reduce the gummy bears for a better balance for endurance.<br />You may have Allen Lim's book, The Feed Zone, if not...check it out. There are some recipes you can prepare ahead and take with you on rides.roannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-71660718138000634032012-07-26T16:22:35.331-06:002012-07-26T16:22:35.331-06:00If it makes you feel any better about your current...If it makes you feel any better about your current path, I'm sure I'm not the only one who will admit that reading your blog is a wonderful break from my amazingly repetitive desk job. I'd hate to see you sitting where I am now and if I could write like you do I'd switch places in a heartbeat. But I can't, so you'd better keep it up.Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16059092127913479264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-78072282055849211002012-07-26T11:39:44.297-06:002012-07-26T11:39:44.297-06:00what a dilemmawhat a dilemmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-45764213834465403002012-07-26T11:10:22.752-06:002012-07-26T11:10:22.752-06:00All the trails in the Bay Area almost make me want...All the trails in the Bay Area almost make me want to move there.... almost. :)<br /><br />I hear you on the career thing. I'm not a professional writer, but a housewife that writes a blog for fun. Sometimes I wonder if I'm not making a difference in anyone's world besides the Hubby, you know? But take a look at the number of followers you have. You are out inspiring people to be active, take a look at nature, and dig within themselves to figure out what makes them as they are. I think that is much more powerful than money and a fancy job title. If you and Beat are okay with your financial situation (as Hubby and I are), keep going with what you've got! :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01212228308225991239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-60739790500779015372012-07-26T09:10:25.899-06:002012-07-26T09:10:25.899-06:00Your writing is top notch...mostly because it is b...Your writing is top notch...mostly because it is bold, naked, and from the heart. Don't ever doubt your choice of profession...to put it simply, you are doing it right. Never get caught up in the trap that you need to "produce" more..especially if you include the trap of comparing yourself to others and what they do. You have to be you, and you experiences outdoors are part of who you are, what you do, and what you write...so scaling that back would just end up putting you in a place with the wrong perspective.<br /><br />This ride looks like a lot of fun...lots of climbing as well. Purisima Creek open space preserve is one of my favorite places to ride when I am down in Half Moon Bay. Took my daughter to ride Whittemore Gulch a few months ago and now she cannot wait to get back to that trail.<br /><br />Question on the section of your ride that went through Huddart County Park: I was under the impression the trails in that park were off-limits to bikes (park regs state pavement only)...I would love to find a mostly dirt route that goes over the ridge between HMB and San Carlos/Redwood City/Belmont area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-41284314675688253602012-07-26T07:55:02.103-06:002012-07-26T07:55:02.103-06:00Jill,
Just a note to encourage you to continue to ...Jill,<br />Just a note to encourage you to continue to pursue the 'writer' path. I started reading your blog to vicariously enjoy your adventures. I still do that, but now I'm just as intrigued by the quality of your writing. <br /><br />-JimD<br />...oh, your photos are good too.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01871921077214409959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-51069884285830021262012-07-26T07:27:16.185-06:002012-07-26T07:27:16.185-06:00Jill,
It is almost unfathomable to me that you co...Jill,<br /><br />It is almost unfathomable to me that you could ever feel insecure about your writing. I suppose much of that insecurity comes not from any doubts about your talent or ability, because you are clearly talented and so much more than able, but from that small bit of gray matter in the creative centers of the brain that seems to both bless and curse all creative people. Blessed with the talent and ability to write or paint or sculpt and then just as equally cursed with the bane of the emotional highs and lows of simple (or in your case, extreme) existence. <br /><br />Creative people sometimes need a little confirmation and encouragement. Consider this as such. If it is a journalist you strive to be than you will be a great one. In fact, I believe you already are.<br /><br />DavidDavidnoreply@blogger.com