Ride of Life

So, I'm not one for the really big roller coasters. The most advanced I've been on is a ride not more than 35mph......and I didn't realize it went backwards until it was too late. But do you ever feel like life is just like the big coasters? They go fast, turn you around, make you feel like you're flying, and if you let go a little give you the time of your life. 

Life is like that to me. It has it's ups and downs, it's dash of the unexpected and unpredictable, but at the same time the happiest moments, the thrill of adventure, and sharing all that experience with others. So much so that you don't want the ride to end and have to re-ride it over and over to relive those great moments.

But like my experience on the backwards coaster--you can't get off the ride until it's over. Time never stops. Moments pass so quickly and we want to hang onto them. Are we letting life pass us by and not enjoying the ride? I love this quote: "While you are busy making a living, don't forget to make a life."

The best part of coasters to me, be they small or large, is not riding them at all, but the excitement built up beforehand. I love the anticipation of "am I actually going to get on this?" And then deciding to do it. Life is like that--you don't know what the future will bring, but you take the leap and jump in, excitement and all. Before you realize it, you're having the ultimate adventure.