THIS (CHARACTER-BUILDING) LIFE 5 All-round Review Edition
"Why am I here?" I thought. "I can't see the edge of the road; probably just as well, as heaven knows what's over the edge." "All I have to do is stay in second gear, stay upright and follow the centre line," I told myself. I thought of stopping, but then what...
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Published in | Weekend Australian |
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Format | Newspaper Article |
Language | English |
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Canberra, A.C.T
News Limited
06.10.2007
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Summary: | "Why am I here?" I thought. "I can't see the edge of the road; probably just as well, as heaven knows what's over the edge." "All I have to do is stay in second gear, stay upright and follow the centre line," I told myself. I thought of stopping, but then what? It was cold; my bike display was showing 0C and flashing "ICE!" Then I was through the fog and sleet, and I could see the road. I began to relax. Tight bends, usually a bit of a worry, became a breeze. I pulled into the cafe at the bottom of the mountain and my friend pulled in soon after. He talked about "character building". I talked about a nervous breakdown, but we both really knew it was about dealing with the fear. |
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