So my parents (Mom and Step dad) came up to go out for dinner this Saturday(yesterday). At first I was supposed to meet them at the restaurant of choice, but then they called me and told me to go home. They were running a bit late as they had to turn around, plus they had fridge stuff for me. So I took the bus half way home and walked the other half. My parents got to my house before I did, but I was just down the street. So they came and met me in front of my house gave me hugs and my mom told me to read the card "right now". So I was obedient for a change ;-p and read it there lol. Inside the card was a key and I looked at it for a solid minute before figuring out what it was. Then I said "Biiicycllle?" My Mom wasn't expecting that I don't think. So then they opened up the back of the van and there laid a bike! A brand new bike. Along with a helmet and lock...however, they also got another necessity covered and I didn't see it until in the house...or just outside (can't remember, I was so excited) a horn that sounds like what you would hear from a clown.
This surely made me smile and I will keep it. I'm sure many heads will turn and be surprised to see an adult behind them lol.
Today I took the bike out for a drive. I have not ridden a bike in over ten years and I live in a very hilly section of town! This is hard for someone starting all over again, but none the less it was fun that is until I hurt myself lol. I decided to fiddle with the gears a bit, but they do not move smoothly and I guess I forgot that part. My foot slid and the back of my heel is all gouged up already. I will have to work on that and my steadiness...I was weaving all over the place and was not steady enough to try standing to pedal just yet. I know I will get there though so I'm not worried. Since it is July 1st I think I'll aim to start riding everyday even if it is only for 15 minutes and work my way up. Eventually riding to work come August (save on a bus pass), then hitting the trails on my days off in August.
More bike tales to come I'm sure :)
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