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Moto Mama- Riding Out Of The Zone…

September 18, 2012 /

Happy Tuesday!

 

It was gorgeous weather in NY this holiday weekend and today with downpours and expected flooding I’m so happy I got to get out and enjoy it. Speaking of getting out and enjoying…this weekend I did something that I never thought I’d do (but kind of secretly always wanted to) and in the name of research, I stepped out of my comfort zone and went for it.

I rode on a motorcycle for the first time!

Now for a total fraidy cat like me this is a huge deal. But you see in the book that I’m currently working on my hero rides a motorcycle and of course has to give my heroine a ride or two. Stop laughing.

Now I have quite the imagination and can flow with making up how I think she would feel being on the bike but I really wanted to experience it for myself. And thanks to a great friend and neighbor and her kind motorcycle riding friend (Thanks so much!), there I was going for my first ride. That a thrill!

I think My DH was in total shock as I rode off. The last time I was on a bike it was on a moped over 20 years ago in the Bahamas on our honeymoon and I may have shrieked in his ear the whole time.  This time I made it through with more smiles than shrieks and now I’m ready to rock my on the bike scenes after facing my fear and doing something completely out of my comfort zone.

 

 

Tell me is there anything you are waiting to step out of the zone and do?

 

Best,

Kwana

7 Comments

  • M.J. Schiller

    September 18, 2012 at 10:29 am

    I have always said that stepping out of your comfort zone leads to great things. For me this meant public speaking. I acted in our Vacation Bible School skit, and it was a lot of fun. Went on to do it for eight more years. Then I gave a talk at our local Cursillo (stands for short course in Christianity, like a retreat weekend, sort of). I used to be one of those people that would quake with fear every time I had to introduce myself and would actually repeat my own name over and over again in my head (as if I would forget it!). I don’t totally feel comfortable with public speaking now, but at least I can do it without puking!

  • Deborah O'Neill Cordes

    September 18, 2012 at 10:57 am

    Loved the photos, Kwana. I agree with M.J. – stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to great things. I look forward to seeing how you incorporate your riding experiences into your new novel. Best of luck with all of your new adventures!

  • pve

    September 18, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Kwana,
    Now this one, I need to give some thought to. It is indeed good to face our fears. Perhaps mine might have to do with our pending 25th anniversary is just around the corner! Here’s to more love and more adventures while we enjoy the ride!
    pve

  • Galen Rose

    September 18, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    For me, going to a gun range. It’s funny that I grew up around guns but have never used more than a paintball gun or airsoft rifle. But many of my characters in my books carry weapons so I think it is past time I learn.
    Congrats on getting on the motorcycle and trying it out!