Keep Smiling

I admit that sometimes I get frustrated with biking in the city. There are days that bring out my inner curmudgeon and I feel like this guy:

Attention Getting

But try not to put negativity out there. I don’t want a fight. So I try to stay positive. Sometimes I’m so positive it freaks the shit out of drivers. Like when a driver doesn’t see me and is about to left hook me…

Attention Getting

When I wave to them all smiley they really don’t know what to make of it. They just look surprised and let me pass safely.

Try it sometime. Or feel free to experiment with your own positive reinforcement approach.

Attention Getting

Well, maybe not this approach.

But you know what I mean. You’ll not only make others smile, you’ll cheer yourself up too.

 

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  • steve magas June 7, 2012  

    I’ve read this piece several times, and I STILL laugh so hard, particularly at Retro-Grouch, that coffee flies out of my nose…

    Steve Magas
    The Bike Lawyer

  • Ryan Surface June 8, 2012  

    Thank you for the chuckles, great post

  • Beth June 11, 2012  

    Hey Bikeyface!
    Greetings!
    from your comrade in painting, Beth, at Foundation for a Green Future. I thought you might be interested in mentioning BostonGreenFest 2012 in your blogging day. Boston GreenFest 2012 takes place at Boston City Hall Plaza August 16th – 18th Thur, Fri, Sat. It’s a totally free event for all ages, open to the public and will feature a variety of eco-themes offering ways to help the environment, exhibitors, food and fun and 3 stages featuring world class performances. You can find plenty of information about BGF by visiting bostongreenfest.org. or by emailing Karen Weber at info@bostongreenfest.org

    May potholes never even see you coming! (could be a biker blessing…we sure could use one!)

    Warmly,

    Beth
    Intern
    Foundation for a Green Future, Inc.

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