People have their way to escape from the routine of life. Life at times can be a pain in the ass. We go through and hope we over come and enjoy the fun that life has to offer.

Some people escape through alcohol or drugs and sometimes it just makes things worse.

Some people escape through sports. They live through the teams they follow. Life not going so well, but at least their team is winning. Hopefully the team doesn’t suck, because nothing is worse than watching a favorite team losing while one’s life is the pits.

Some people use religion to escape. Yeah life sucks, but in the end everything will be okay.

I escape through books or bike riding. I like when I ride on an empty quiet road. Love listening to the birds, cows and frogs. The thoughts that run through my head can be entertaining. Sometimes I wonder where they come from. I’m not purposefully thinking the the thoughts. Sometimes I think nothing. Weird having that short period where nothing is going through my mind. Just quiet. Until I realize I’m not thinking anything and start thinking. Bike riding is the best meditation I can think of.

I got off the sports bandwagon and now I cheer myself on when I’m climbing a hill I have no business being on. But I slowly pedal on and before I realize it I’m at the top. No I don’t start my race down hill. I stop, have a sip of water, and enjoy the view. I earned it, why not savor it? Then I race down hill.

I always carry a book or my kindle. Never know when I find a nice quiet spot that whispers, “Come take a break here.” Nothing like resting and enjoying a book.

My favorite place to stop is Peet’s for my jasmine green tea. I like to relax and enjoy the classical music. That is what I like about Peet’s they play classical music. The only thing that Peet’s lacks is something good to eat. Really don’t feel like eating cookies. Best time to hit Peet’s is in the morning when they have the breakfast stuff out.

My Top 10 for the minute:

1. Hell And High Water-T. Graham Brown

2. Stepping Stone-Duffy

3. I Was Made To Love Her-Bar-Kays

4. Boogie Man-Lee Press-On and the Nails

5. Time After Time-Cyndi Lauper

6. Here In The Real World-Alan Jackson

7. Come As You Are-Nirvana

8. Out On A Limb-Teena Marie

9. My Prayer-The Platters

10. Jungle Love-The Time