one of those days!
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one of those days!
one of those days nothing seems to want to go right. I decided to do some exercising I used my new rowing machine that I just got 1 week ago and have not even used for 90 minutes yet and BAM it breaks. I think well maybe something came off track I get it opened up some and I see some cord is shredded. I'll have to call them sure there is a warrantee but with this particular company they hate having to honor there products and the last 2 products I've owned and had to call on its been hours and hours on the phone till you get your product fixed. (yes shame on me but sadly they make most of the exercise equipment out there so I'm left with few choices it seems) So anyhow I felt rather defeated I went for a run even tho believe me I did not want to after this misfortune. I still felt defeated after the run. I told my wife perhaps I should just go get a case of beer and damn pizza why the heck to I bother. Every single time I try to do anything good its met with nothing but headache whats the point? I cant win.
So I sat down at my computer to eat my lunch. and I check my email. someone I donated too on gofundme sent me a thank you note... THis made my day. I thought well maybe this is why I bother to do anything right? It really lifted my spirits. When I think about that rower I'm still really bitter. I'd rather throw it out the window then call and have it repaired. But the fact that this person thanked me made me feel good. Maybe my day will turn around and maybe there is a reason to do the right thing?
So I sat down at my computer to eat my lunch. and I check my email. someone I donated too on gofundme sent me a thank you note... THis made my day. I thought well maybe this is why I bother to do anything right? It really lifted my spirits. When I think about that rower I'm still really bitter. I'd rather throw it out the window then call and have it repaired. But the fact that this person thanked me made me feel good. Maybe my day will turn around and maybe there is a reason to do the right thing?
aww. Sorry you're struggling today.
I used to let stuff bother me a lot more, but then everything started to bother me and that was way worse.
Maybe it's time to buy an actual rowboat! Sounds like a lot more fun, anyway.
I used to let stuff bother me a lot more, but then everything started to bother me and that was way worse.
Maybe it's time to buy an actual rowboat! Sounds like a lot more fun, anyway.
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Maybe it's time to buy an actual rowboat! Sounds like a lot more fun, anyway.
your right tho perhaps I should just keep things simple. I sorta set myself up for this one!
I've been looking at kayaks. I'd really like to have one of the ones that has the foot-pedals. They can just fly through the water. I live close to a large body of water, and I'd love to explore the coast - plus there is a river 50 feet from my back door that is perfect for canoeing or kayaking.
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the only kicker with outdoor products for me is its cold in the winter where I live. I sorta figured this would gimme something to do in the cold winter etc.. I really kinda was thinking about a bike but I thought I wont run that over ice any sooner then I'd run over ice so I settled on this it has a bike option too which I think that still works maybe i'll just use that part till it gets repaired.
I even thought maybe I'm better off with a gym member ship but then I have to pay for gas to get there and back all the time etc.. it'll add up with how much I'll go.
maybe I'm just expecting too much and seeking perfection again *sigh*
I even thought maybe I'm better off with a gym member ship but then I have to pay for gas to get there and back all the time etc.. it'll add up with how much I'll go.
maybe I'm just expecting too much and seeking perfection again *sigh*
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I guess lifes just kicking me in the teeth as usual. it could be way worse.
Yeah, it could be way worse! you know?
Seems to me that life is always out to challenge new found tools. Don't give up. It's just this small part of a much bigger picture...
and wow! 45 miles has me beat by a lot! I am jealous...
Seems to me that life is always out to challenge new found tools. Don't give up. It's just this small part of a much bigger picture...
and wow! 45 miles has me beat by a lot! I am jealous...
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I've worked hard to get where I'm at. People bug me to compete or tell me I make it look easy etc.. I could ramble on at how much of a struggle its been too or can tell you how wonderful its been also. Just all depends how I want to look at it. I don't think it was ever easy really.
all this gripen is telling me I should just go for another run today to clear my head some more. that always works. maybe I just need to stick with running. I was really hopeing to ease off a little tho for the sake of my foot.
and no I wont just take a week or two off lol! I'm way too obsessive for that haha.
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its true tho those do last forever haha. I was thinking maybe I should just go in the yard and dig holes and huck rocks around least that's free and what could go wrong?
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so I know this rower breaking isn't the end of the world. I'm glad that lady thanked me on go fund me that brightened my day. and I'm glad I have this board to at least come and vent a little. All these things help me get over it and just move forward.
its stupid theres way worse problems to have. However that rower might still end up rotting in the front yard hahaha.
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