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Ever Have A Perfect Day?
DrMaddVibe Offline
#1 Posted:
Joined: 10-21-2000
Posts: 55,309
Maybe it's just having family or friends over. Maybe it's going to a new restaurant. Maybe it's experiencing something for the first time. I'm talking about a day that you didn't want to see end. Beginning to end. Now that it's a memory it's burned into your soul and you smile about it. You think about it. You tell anyone in your circle about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BHU5iDXxNc

I had a day like that yesterday.

For those keeping score at home with the "play along" version of the DrMaddVibe Lifeology, well you already know the Pain Train ride. Got off at the station and was ready to start living. Sucked to have to go there, but now that the ticket was punched and the ride is over it makes sense. At least to me. The whole, I'd rather have people around me that want to be around me thing means more to me now than it ever did. No fake or forced pretentions. When you leave the station you have to make a left or a right. I'd never been there before and I relied on old habits that never die. I chose the right (go figure!) and it kind of meandered past this hall of mirrors where I had to reflect a lot. Past, Present and in one I could even see the Future. It was bizarre. Images like a slideshow on a moving billowy sheet. It kind of moved against the wall and sometimes the pictures were frozen for a long time. I could see the tiny details and zoom in on the little things. Sometimes the faces were blurred and I couldn't see them clearly. I took that as people I hadn't met yet so I couldn't dial it in. The hall lead to a door so I opened it like Alice did on her spectacular journey.

Once the door opened I was in a new room. New surroundings, new people and new experiences waiting to sample, meet and see. The new luster had a sheen to it and I realized it as new. I wanted to be guarded but if I didn't place trust in the fact of this newness I wasn't going to be really seen or really enjoy it all. I'd been at the same place, doing the same things. Something new was just what the doctor ordered. Drop the shields Mr. Checkov, let's see if the Romulans take the first shot for a kill. So you buzz around and meet new people and do new things but it doesn't click for them or for you. Then you meet someone and it does. That's the place where I'm at right now.

The perfect day started with trailering 2 horses with all the gear that entails too. Drove to a State Park. Dropped the gate and got them out. Brushed them down, blanket then saddled them. Placed the bit and bridle on, adjusted the stirrups and went riding. 3-1/2 to 4 hours of riding on a beautiful trail with someone that wanted to spend time with me. It had been years since I had been in a saddle, but it all came back. She thought I was some n00b to it but quickly saw that I could handle my own and knew what to do, I just didn't know the horse well enough. That's a whole trust issue to itself. Anyways, it was beautiful. A little overcast so the sun wasn't killing, a little breezy a storm brewed up and dropped a light rain, nothing to change plans about though. Spending time in a park with one of God's creatures and a woman that is engaging to be around. Got them back in the trailer and dropped them off and then went back to my place for a great 1-1/2" NY Strip steak on the grill. More conversation and watched a movie. Afterwards on the ride back to her place we just talked and it was easy. Nothing forced. Nothing phony. The lonely ride home back to my house gave me ample time to reflect on the day. I laid my head on the pillow smiling thinking about the day. Today I awoke smiling about it too. I went to the side of the bed and swung my legs over to the edge. Then it hit me. It was like someone had taken a paddle and blistered my ass. It stung, but yet it felt good. In a sadistic kind of way I was left with a reminder of what I had done yesterday. I was "marked". No, John Wayne sideways silly walking, I was good there. Just when I sat down. Did my morning chores and got in the truck to go to work. I sat down in the seat and was reminded again. I smiled and laughed about it on my whole ride in to work. I'm laughing about it right now too. I texted her and let her know and her first response was "So it doesn't scare you off from riding again?"...I responded with a big "Oh HELLZ no!". I like where this is headed. I like the feeling of being around people that can graciously share of themselves and their feelings and can accept me for who I am as well. You all were there for the ride on the Pain Train and were in my corner. Something that you have no idea how it helped and soothed. I felt that I owed all of you that cared then a little update now. Its okay. I'm okay. This life is okay. I like where it's going. I'll leave with a little quote from the Little Rascals Buckwheat that I like to use from time to time..."I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way!"
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MACS Offline
#2 Posted:
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Excellent. I've always loved horses. When I lived in the Philippines I would frequently go to the stables and ride through the jungle or gallop in the pasture on a very large Australian horse. 17 hands.

If I can ever afford it, I would like to have horses someday.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#3 Posted:
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She has 5 of them. 1 Quarterhorse (which is amazingly beautiful) and 4 saddlehorses.

Stinkdyr Offline
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chiefburg Offline
#5 Posted:
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Awesome day!!! I would love to have horses one day as well.

I know that feeling well. My awesome day was my son's wedding. It seemed magical for some strange reason and I never wanted it to end. In fact, I lived off that "high" for nearly a year. Incredible feeling I wish I could capture again.....
barryneedleman Offline
#6 Posted:
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Applause
Johann, This was a fantastic post to read (at least for me). I am thankful that you have traversed the desperation road and reached the hopeful road.

God Bless.

B
DrMaddVibe Offline
#7 Posted:
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barryneedleman wrote:
Applause
Johann, This was a fantastic post to read (at least for me). I am thankful that you have traversed the desperation road and reached the hopeful road.

God Bless.

B



Thanks bro! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
daveincincy Offline
#8 Posted:
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In the multitude of my [anxious] thoughts within me, Your comforts cheer and delight my soul! Psalm 94:19

Sounds relaxing...except for the butthurt. Think
DrMaddVibe Offline
#9 Posted:
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daveincincy wrote:
In the multitude of my [anxious] thoughts within me, Your comforts cheer and delight my soul! Psalm 94:19

Sounds relaxing...except for the butthurt. Think


In a Little Shop of Horrors kinda way...the pain makes me feel good and I like it. I can't wait to do it again!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOtMizMQ6oM
borndead1 Offline
#10 Posted:
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DMV...you, sir, are a poet. Thanks for a nice read and nice pic.
jackconrad Offline
#11 Posted:
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Nicely written, Glad to see God's joy returning to your life !
Rclay Offline
#12 Posted:
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Glad to hear you had a good day...didn't have to use you AK. Seriously though. I've been @ cbid for a while, but newer to the boards. Glad that you had a relaxing day. those can sustain a person for a while. Hope you have many more....
DrMaddVibe Offline
#13 Posted:
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borndead1 wrote:
DMV...you, sir, are a poet.



Thought of this when I read your post...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olrQr8HEGew


How can you have any pudding if you haven't eaten your meat?

I know where I was and where I am now is a MUCH better place. It's different. I'm different.

I'ts okay. I'm okay. This life is okay.

Going to go see the Black Crowes with the same person tomorrow evening.

Horses...Crowes...oh what a barnyard.
jackconrad Offline
#14 Posted:
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Herfing
DrMaddVibe Offline
#15 Posted:
Joined: 10-21-2000
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This is our Anniversary.

Thanks for topping this.

She means the world to me.

Life has ups and downs and its expected, however I wouldn't trade a single minute without her by my side. Ever hear the saying "She makes me want to be a better man"? She does. And I'm her Better Man.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWzLgWWu5wU
SmokeMonkey Offline
#16 Posted:
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Great post and better update!
Buckwheat Offline
#17 Posted:
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DrMaddVibe wrote:
I'll leave with a little quote from the Little Rascals Buckwheat that I like to use from time to time..."I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way!"


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thurson Offline
#18 Posted:
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DMV, I guess I missed this post the first time around. Thanks for putting a smile on my face and warmth in my heart.

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DrMaddVibe Offline
#19 Posted:
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thurson wrote:
DMV, I guess I missed this post the first time around. Thanks for putting a smile on my face and warmth in my heart.

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No worries...to be honest, I had forgot about this thread.


Only sad part is that the horse I was riding is in the big Steeplechase in the Sky. He coliced and we couldn't save him. Sad, but we've got another.
frankj1 Offline
#20 Posted:
Joined: 02-08-2007
Posts: 44,211
nice to see this side of you.
Happy Anniversary
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