Thoughts on a Bicycle

Thoughts on a Bicycle 04/25/2009

Is it possible to be any more unmotivated than I am right now?

The good news is that I actually taped the footage for the fourth episode of krumbinesBRAIN ... not that this episode will goes into any new territory or anything ...

I want to get a bicycle. Is Wal-Mart a good place to get a bicycle? They have this red one that I'm rather fond of.

OMG, am I writing in tweets right now? God, that's scary.

Okay, here's my dilemma: it's Saturday evening and I'm at a loss. I don't rightly feel like working on any videos; I'm alone since the girl went out with her sister; I don't really feel like going out myself because the only things to do seem like shopping and movies. I don't like going to the movies at peak hours (does anybody?) and there's nothing I need to shop for (or, I just don't feel like spending money).

Boredy-boredy-boredy ...

So my dilemma, in a nutshell, is that I don't really have all that much to do. And on a weekend, that can be very troublesome, since I slog through the week doing the things I HAVE to do.

Is it fair to just do nothing? I feel guilty about it for some reason.

I wonder if I bought a bicycle, would I really use it that much? I had a bicycle before and I ended up having to leave it at a house when I moved. I can't recall using it much at that house.

When I'm bored I tend to eat. I'm considering some chips and salsa right now while I watch the second Matrix movie. I watched the first one earlier today and it was pretty awesome--it was the first time I had watched it in years. My point, however, is that eating when I'm bored isn't exactly the smartest thing in the world, because I'm really not the most physically active guy in the world.

That bicycle is really sounding like a good idea ...

Comments

Little Shiela link

04/25/2009 9:34pm

You could listen to the 6cast broadcasts at http://crookedsixpence.com/new/category/podcast/ but, I warn you, they're not for the weak of heart.

They're beautifully delivered little monologues.

Angry Punk Bronx Kid

04/25/2009 10:10pm

I never learned how to ride a bike =(

It saddens me.

Heather Maria link

04/25/2009 11:48pm

I have good news. It IS possible to be more unmotivated then you are right now.

Because at least you wrote a blog about it.

I say get the shiny red bicycle. It's like every little boys dream come true.

krumbine

04/25/2009 11:50pm

@Shiela: never heard of them, but I'll check it out!

@APBK: what?! How is that possible? Surely you've eventually learned, yes?

@Heather: There's something very Pee-Wee Herman about the red bike, huh?

JimmerSD link

04/25/2009 11:54pm

Ohhh! The white is sooo bright!...

novanine link

04/26/2009 5:34am

Hey, there's nothing wrong with doing nothing for a while!
For god's sake don't watch the 2nd Matrix movie. Watch a good film, er... like the 1st Matrix movie again.
Don't get the bike if you really think you won't use it - that would be silly.

@Angry Punk Bronx Kid: it's never to late!

Angry Punk Bronx Kid link

04/26/2009 12:17pm

*sigh*

no...

*is disheartened*

Angry Punk Bronx Kid link

04/26/2009 12:19pm

@Novanine Trust me... a LOT of people have tried to teach me. I'm just anti bike for some reason. Curse you almighty heavens, for making this body attractive yet awkward!

krumbine

04/26/2009 12:19pm

There's no shame in adult tricycles. In fact, we've been shopping for one for Sam!

**suddenly is immensely grateful that Sam doesn't read this blog!**

Angry Punk Bronx Kid link

04/26/2009 1:03pm

Speaking of Sam... do you guys like, live with eachother yet?

'Cause if so... aaaaaaaawwwwwwww

BigmackZach link

04/26/2009 1:39pm

totally get a bike, or a skateboard. no, get a bike so you can ride it by the beach at sunset, while the calm sea breeze fills your lungs and the sun makes your surroundings appear soft and gentle. i just painted a mental picture. sweet. anyway, get a bike my friend there fun to ride and it has a positive effect on your body

krumbine

04/26/2009 1:44pm

@APBK: I chuckled and almost told Sam about your comment, but then I realized that I would have to explain the context of the comment, at which point the whole shebang would have blown up in my face (what with the tricycle bit). In short, yes ... we're roomies.

@BigMackZach: Dude, you just admitted to painting a mental picture of me.

That's a little weird.

But I'm flattered, just the same!

BigmackZach link

04/26/2009 2:31pm

@Krumbine, that and, i just subbed to your RSS feed lol.

Em / thestarvingsoprano link

04/26/2009 3:31pm

The red bike looks hot to trot... I say yes but you know I'm a fan of biking. It's highly addictive in a good way :)

Little Shiela link

04/26/2009 7:04pm

I decided not to say it in my last comment because I thought "Oh no, somebody else will say it" but seen as the topic was never brought up I am forced to mention the red bike thing...if you DO decide to get a bike RED is an excellent choice...because it goes faster! Ha! I am now OFFICIALLY lame.

Anyway, I just thought I'd mention that not only is a bike great for exercise but as a writer I find that you're more likely to head outdoors and, well, the outdoors is an unlimited source of inspiration- at least for me it is.

Whether you live in an urban jungle or the wonderful land down under (patriotic look of AWE) there's ALWAYS something to be seen, you know?

Little Shiela xox