tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710916853541229941.post6017840252870555237..comments2023-10-03T10:52:51.825+01:00Comments on Keenie Beanie: Way Back Wednesday: Because It's ThereKeenie Beaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07828633917521260061noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710916853541229941.post-60491690358761684212011-04-27T04:45:20.704+01:002011-04-27T04:45:20.704+01:00Hi Sadie - Thanks for stopping by! I know exactly...Hi Sadie - Thanks for stopping by! I know exactly what you mean. I admitted in the post about "missing the killer instinct" that I sometimes wonder if my unwillingness to compete is really hiding a fear of failure.Keenie Beaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07828633917521260061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710916853541229941.post-80724971091618515722011-04-26T16:09:34.428+01:002011-04-26T16:09:34.428+01:00I'm one of those people that hides from challe...I'm one of those people that hides from challenges, because.. what if I fail? So much easier to just say I didn't try than to give it my best and fail.<br /><br />I know this is not the healthiest attitude, btw. Workin' on it.Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05970457532005085242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710916853541229941.post-72803317819552608132011-04-16T18:04:44.451+01:002011-04-16T18:04:44.451+01:00Botut - Deep question: If faced with death would t...Botut - Deep question: If faced with death would they retreat? I think unless someone truly has a death wish, self preservation mandates it. Perhaps the daredevils that enjoy pushing the edge must do so because, in their heart of hearts, they believe they will triumph over the risk. Otherwise, it is just foolhardy.<br /><br />I hate adrenaline, but love rollercoasters - but only because I truly believe there is no danger there.Keenie Beaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07828633917521260061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710916853541229941.post-12743934786248707292011-04-16T17:58:31.089+01:002011-04-16T17:58:31.089+01:00When I hear of tragic passings I often wonder abou...When I hear of tragic passings I often wonder about the individuals and their passion for the activity that claimed their life. The living adventure seekers whom I've spoken with declare that they will continue with the activity even unto death....yet, I have to wonder. If faced with death would they retreat? I would! But then again my idea of adventure is an amusement park ride coupled with the tormenting thoughts of my tragic death that may follow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710916853541229941.post-10850655300245645152011-04-16T17:43:13.105+01:002011-04-16T17:43:13.105+01:00Limr - Thanks for your kind compliment. Your chal...Limr - Thanks for your kind compliment. Your challenges are race driving and target shooting?! I just knew I liked you. The mutual crush on the Stig was a major clue.Keenie Beaniehttp://www.keeniebeanie.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710916853541229941.post-61299775919513336712011-04-16T17:41:38.706+01:002011-04-16T17:41:38.706+01:00Nicki - I'd say selling up everything, startin...Nicki - I'd say selling up everything, starting a new business, learning to sail and heading off into the sunset is a major challenge. You go girl!Keenie Beaniehttp://www.keeniebeanie.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710916853541229941.post-35364598137429092702011-04-16T01:45:40.657+01:002011-04-16T01:45:40.657+01:00Oh, and I agree - this was beautifully written and...Oh, and I agree - this was beautifully written and very moving!limrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555654510652823506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710916853541229941.post-88330080808494276112011-04-16T01:44:32.259+01:002011-04-16T01:44:32.259+01:00My theory is that we are all both courageous and s...My theory is that we are all both courageous and scaredy-pants in our own ways. I have a friend who is an adrenaline junkie; she loves sky-diving and water-skiing but she wouldn't dream of deviating from the life plan, y'know? Then I have another friend, a brain surgeon, who is confident rooting around in people's heads but wouldn't dare take a bus in Mexico City. Then there's me - I won't sky-dive, I get woozy and nauseated at the sight of blood, and yet I've packed two suitcases and moved to Istanbul without knowing a word of the language.<br /><br />One challenge I'd like to take just because it's there is taking a driving course to do auto cross or rally-type driving. I've always wanted to learn how to do a doughnut! :) I've also been thinking of taking my boyfriend up on his offer to teach me target shooting with rifles. Those are the louder challenges. My literary Mount Everest is War and Peace, on deck for Summer 2011!limrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555654510652823506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710916853541229941.post-65835755383396861892011-04-14T14:10:24.678+01:002011-04-14T14:10:24.678+01:00You know me. So not me. I take on different kind...You know me. So not me. I take on different kinds of challenges. Life is a huge challenge. :)Nickihttp://suddenlysinglejourney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710916853541229941.post-17825994188734214682011-04-14T04:07:39.290+01:002011-04-14T04:07:39.290+01:00Leanne, You don't ski or snowboard... living t...Leanne, You don't ski or snowboard... living there?! Then you are taking up that challenge not a moment to soon. But then, you know how I feel about snowboarding. Good luck and have fun with it.Keenie Beaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07828633917521260061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710916853541229941.post-73481906322937215072011-04-13T18:59:59.694+01:002011-04-13T18:59:59.694+01:00Beautiful writing and sentiments, KB.
I'm goi...Beautiful writing and sentiments, KB.<br /><br />I'm going to learn to ski next winter. I'm embarrassed I live at the base of the Rockies, within a 90 minute drive of some of the best skiing in the world, and I don't use it. It's my way of making peace with winter. Another way of calling Calgary home, something transient me resists. Even if I have to take my kids by myself (a real possibility), we're going to learn. <br /><br />That's my challenge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com