Rev-Up: Aries
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Rev Up. With there being a two week lull in the AMA Pro Racing schedule, I wanted to talk about some off-topic things but still keep it as moto as possible. But, moving along, man, this is a really heavy week for me. I talk about myself too much, I realize that, and I apologize. The motocrosser’s ego is an amazing thing I guess. But don’t get me wrong; I love talking about other people more. Writing about my friends and people I have been lucky enough to meet and be inspired by is my favorite thing to do.
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The sound of a baby crying on an airplane used to make me want to shove pencils in my ears, now it actually calms me and brings a smile. Ten years ago I used to just love bouncing myself off the dirt on a BMX bike after work. Today, it doesn’t get any better than a glass of decent Merlot and a good book. Going riding ten years ago meant trying to beat every single guy at the track whether it was race day or open practice. Today, just getting on a track and being able to shake out the arm pump after 20 minutes is a spiritually-fulfilling accomplishment.
I’ve accepted it. I’m getting older. I should get over it though. I mean, Guy Cooper did the entire outdoor national series for his 40th b-day, I think John Dowd got his first bike when he was 30, and I got my shot swatted playing basketball Monday night by Racer X’s Jim Manilla, who will turn 58 years young next week on the 11th. I don’t think this age thing plays as much of a physical role as it does mental. I get the feeling that when you reach 30 it’s time to do what everyone has told me since I turned 18, which is “grow up.” I’ll tell you what, working at this place for a year made me do a whole lot of that.
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When I sit back and think of the events that took place between that picture and the moment I am typing on this keyboard today - It just blows me away. I have no idea why I am so lucky to have such a great family and have been able to meet so many incredible friends that have inspired me in so many ways.
Before I go I wanted to share something weird I found. I’ve never been much into astrology or psychic mumble jumble. I used to try to play the “sign game” to get dates at the bar, but never had much luck. But when I looked up the sign for people born March 21st through April 20th my jaw pretty much hit the floor. It describes people who are “Aries” as:
Adventurous and energetic
Pioneering and courageous
Enthusiastic and confident
Dynamic and quick-witted
On the dark side...
Selfish and quick-tempered
Impulsive and impatient
Foolhardy and daredevil
While the dark side fit me a little closer than the first part, it's astonishing how accurate it was. My friends that read this will surely laugh when they read that.
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Thanks for reading, see you next week.