Sometimes You Just Have to Put Yourself Out There

I fully believe that sometimes you just have to put yourself out there to get the most out of life.  So I've put myself out there in two ways recently.  First, I invited a friend to go on an adventure and, second, I applied to be a Specialized Women's Ambassador.

We've been having such beautiful weather and a friend of mine has been pretty stressed at work.  I knew she was taking the week off to play with her kids during Spring Break and that these kids would be otherwise occupied once the music portion of SXSW started.  I took a chance in texting her an invite.  Boy did it pay off...what a glorious day.  We loaded Roxie with a picnic then hit the road. For those that don't know, Roxie is a little maroon Miata that my husband, Ben, insisted we get so we could have fun once I got cancer - even if only by having fun driving to/from doctors and treatment appointments.  With treatments behind me it's nice to use the car for much more fun adventures.

Covered in sunscreen, we drove down to Driftwood Vineyards using back roads as much as possible.  We arrived, enjoyed a wine tasting then spent the afternoon eating our picnic, talking and enjoying a nice syrah while overlooking pastures and the vineyard.  Pleasant breezes, sunny conditions, bees enthralled with a flowering tree, a single squirrel sunbathing on a rock wall and time to talk.   Wonderful.  Let me know if any of you need a get away adventure, I can always be bribed with a bottle of wine...or even just an invitation. 

We got home just in time for me to connect up with Ben, Keith and a gang hanging out at Waterloo Ice House on Parmer for the evening.  Did I mention it was a great day?

So, now about my Specialized venture: Specialized is searching for 5 women to be Specialized Women's Ambassadors for the next year.  I submitted my application this morning.  Here is their description of the program: 

In 2013 Specialized Women is premiering an all new women’s ambassador program. We are extending an invitation to women who feel that they are Specialized, they embody the lifestyle and live our culture. We are looking to support like minded women who believe in the value that cycling brings to people’s lives and want to share that experience with not just the women of their communities but everyone that is a part of Specialized Women. We know that each individual rider strengthens the whole and we want you to share your experiences and love of cycling. Think you are a good fit for the program? Do you love all things two wheeled but also have a passion for hiking, running, blogging, photography, snowboarding, cooking or anything else? We want you to be a part of our community and we want to hear your story.  

Specialized will be making a decision by March 22, 2013.  We shall see.  Special thanks to Bonnie Berry who took the pictures I needed for the application. 

So, what do you think? Do I embody the lifestyle? I love sharing my enthusiasm for cycling, fitness and life. Everybody send positive thoughts.  :)