So...I haven't posted anything in quite a while...but who cares, nobody's reading this anyway, right? It's not so much fun when nobody else blogs...

Anyway, winter is looming, I'm sad, no more sunshine beating down on me, no cloud of humidity to hit me in the face when I leave for work in the morning. I really do love that; it's why I live in Florida and if it was HOT all year round I would not complain for one day. Also, once it gets really cold, no more bike riding!! I am the most upset about this. I rode 20 miles the other day, and though to most of you avid riders this is nothing, to me it was the most amazing ride yet. I finished the 20 and felt like I could have gone 20 more...And I'm really sad that I can't handle the cold weather rides...Does anyone else have trouble with their inner ears when riding in cold weather...or have a solution for this?

So to combat the cold weather blues, I have just completed an online order for three winter coats...and one more scarf to add to my collection. Yes, I do realize that I live in Florida and will probably only use them for a few months, but...Buying clothes makes me happy, and having cute coats to wear during the cold weather will make it just a little more bearable...Totally worth it!

Crazy weekend

So...It's been a few days...but that's because it's been quite a weekend! ...Haven't been home much since Thursday, but it was well worth it...Went out Thursday and last night and was totally out of hand all weekend...I just wish Monday wasn't looming...Five more days of blah until the weekend again.

I just want to ride!

All I could think about driving home from work was that it was perfect weather for a bike ride...and the more I thought about it, the more I just wanted to get out there, just me and the bike, riding until my legs felt like jelly and all the stress from the workday was gone, nothing else to think about except the road ahead, nothing to do but enjoy the outdoors...But...I still don't have the necessary tools to ride (spare tube, CO2, etc.), and even if I did, I haven't yet learned how to change the tube if I get a flat...and with my luck I would get a flat miles down the road and have to walk back in the dark. So I'm stuck at home with nothing but the stationary bike, not even a close second...All I want to do is ride!! I need to find someone who will teach me how to do this stuff so I can really start riding again...In the meantime, my beautiful bike is just sitting there every day reminding me of how much I want to get on the road again...on the road again...just can't wait to get on the road again...

Shopping as a temporary fix...

So...today I went shopping...Needed some cute clothes to get me through the work week...because cute clothes make me happy, and work does not...Well, actually I still am not looking forward to work tomorrow, but the clothes were a temporary high, hopefully it will last long enough to get me through the end of Monday at least. Shopping by myself is not nearly as fun as shopping with someone...I really need a shopping partner, though I'm not sure there is anyone in the world patient enough for that job! Maybe tomorrow at work I will have a handsome new male patient...who also enjoys being in a supportive shopping role! Yea, and I'm still dreaming...

Why the blog?

So, starting a blog feels a little narcissistic...but, sometimes I feel like I have a lot to say and no one to talk to...

Several months ago, something happened to me that nearly destroyed me...and I'm not being dramatic; this is absolutely true. I found myself in a place that I never thought I'd ever be, and it was the most difficult thing I've ever had to experience. On the plus side, it forced me to look at myself reflectively, at who I was and who I wanted to be. I've learned a few things, like that I'm a lot stronger than I thought I was...or maybe I just found strength because I had no other choice.

On a lighter note, I also discovered that some of life's most satisfying moments can be found in ordinary things...and blogging is a way to share those moments, those ordinary things that make me smile.

Don't worry, I'm not usually this pensive and cliche, so the posts will mostly be about whatever inspires or annoys me from day to day. I'm not sure how long blogging will hold my attention before I become bored with it, or how faithful I'll be to updating it, but we'll see...