Riding

To celebrate our 14th anniversary, John and I took a nice little bike ride this weekend. I was determined not to let the fact that I have Bob sticking out of my chest (that is my name for this MediPort...)and yes, he was hurting, just a bit.

It was a gorgeous day, sunny, about 80...a perfect day for a ride. We have good rhythm on rides together, and there is not a need to chat, we are just riding, in good harmony and silence. I love riding, but am often perplexed at people. It really bothers me that people don't wear helmets, it just seems stupid. Why would you put yourself on a bike, ride 15, 20, 25 miles an hour on concrete...and not protect your noggin? Furthermore...why in the world would you make your kid wear one but not wear one yourself? What lesson are you teaching a kid...it really bothers me and makes me agitated. So....while I was on a particularly beautiful stretch on the WO&D...my HP (higher power) decided to whisper in my ear to get off my high horse and enjoy the ride...which I did. My next thoughts were of how blessed I am and how much I love riding through Virginia. Fellow Virginians, we live in paradise. No, we don't have the beach, and yes people are fast paced and self absorbed sometimes. But look around. Seriously...does it get better?

During my "isn't life beautiful" moment...I decided that I need a bucket list..more reason to kick cancer out and squash it...leave it no chance to tear my family up. I have so much left to do here:

My start of a bucket list:

Ride a century...soon.
Participate in a Sprint Tri
Go back to school
Visit Italy, India, Greece, and Norway
See my grand kids (preferably after I am 50...)
Scare at least one boyfriend per child
Make my mother laugh more
Buy a lake house
Raise even more awareness about early detection
Go to a week long silent, spiritual retreat

There was more...but it has been a few days, so I forgot the rest. But it was a good ride, one that cleansed my mind and put me at ease.

So...does anyone see the sense in making your kids wear a helmet while you don't? What's the sense in that?



Comments

Lobotommy said…
That stretch from Clark's Gap to Purcellville is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and I'm not exaggerating. We're fortunate to be here.
September 8, 2010 at 7:42 PM
Ditto said…
I'll take Italy, Greece and Norway!!!!! Love you so....you were on my bucket list and I didn't even realize it....now I can check that one off!!! :D <3
September 8, 2010 at 7:57 PM
Regina Francis said…
May I ask what a Century is when you say you want to "Ride a Century"?
September 16, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Tst said…
Regina - a century is a 100 Mile ride! I have been close to it, buy about 20-25 miles shy.
September 17, 2010 at 6:08 AM
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