Synonyms and Self Image

An adventurer I am not. Or am I? I do not often risk life or limb, yet I would not describe my life as lacking adventure. An active social life, a fun and spontaneous home life, odd and interesting characters that cross my path, my own unique family with all their whimsies and foibles, fun facts, good tales of murder and mayhem, a penchant for thinking up new ways to amuse myself, all these things, and more, are the ingredients of my life. Does adventure have to mean physical risk? Or is it, as I purport, completely dependent on your perspective? I think, therefore I am . . . adventurous. This morning I was overtaken by a desire to get back on a bike. I had a beautiful shimmering purple beach cruiser that was stolen, and then my dad bought me a recumbent bike, and now I am once again in the market for a single speed cruiser. I know--no offense to Mr. Cho--that an off road bike is not for me. However, I do feel the need to maintain my sporty self-image. I have a sporty looking car, so that anyone who sees it will think I am an avid outdoor type. I have a kayak, which I do occasionally use, but also I like to keep up my mental self image as an adventurer. I know for a fact that I love to be at home, and I like to read and do other quiet activities, but in my mind, I am quite the outdoor adventurer. I want to make my reality and my fantasy melt into each other. I started that process today by going for a walk after doing some serious bike shopping. I'd like to think that just wanting a bike makes me somewhat adventurous.