My secret in life is simple: be positive or, as a well-known song says, “always look on the bright side of life”.

"The Secret"

Last year I promised my wife that I would not pick up my daughter (Rebecca) with the motorbike but that I would collect her with my bicycle. As luck would have it, I was running late, so I thought “it is only a short distance from the ballet school to home, it won’t be harmful to use the motorbike instead”. So thought, so done. I let Rebecca take her place behind me, even though she wasn’t wearing a helmet. After all, nothing was going to happen to us anyway. I carefully rode away, avoiding any unnecessary risks on the way home. At an intersection, just before entering my street, I stopped to check for traffic. After looking in both directions a couple of times I released the clutch and slowly headed for home. BANG! Before I knew it the motorbike was on its side and Rebecca was yelling at the top of her voice. I quickly checked Rebecca, she had suffered no injuries, nor had I. I walked her to the other side of the road, where concerned mothers took her into their care. Thereafter I proceeded to take care of my motorbike and the formalities which were coupled to the accident and a driver who had not given way to me.

Later that afternoon I had to face the wrath of my wife:-
She: You promised to pick Rebecca up with the bicycle.
I: I know, but I was running late and it was only a short distance to home.
She: But you promised.
I: That’s true, only mentally I didn’t support the idea behind this. At least the accident has an upside: - I now agree with you and I firmly believe that it is dangerous for Rebecca to accompany me on the motorbike.
She: Even so, I am extremely angry with you, especially since you have betrayed my trust.
I: I can see your point of view, but we could also be dead or heavily injured.
She: That’s true (softer voice). But the motorbike is a total loss, so it is going to cost us money to find a replacement.
I: Don’t worry, it was fairly rusty anyway and the insurance will cover the loss. I have also seen another bike, low mileage but better condition, for less than I will get from the insurance.
She: I’m still a bit angry with you.
I: And so you should be, but I’ve learnt my lesson, we are all healthy, the sun is shining and tomorrow I will buy the other motorbike. Please don’t be angry, we should be enjoying life. I love you:
She: I love you too. Kiss. But don’t pull a stunt like that again.

Congratulations to Renè Boers who will receive the The Secrete.
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