Thursday afternoon

The rain that 'they' said was coming this afternoon is about to arrive, announcing itself with distant booms and ominous clouds. It's creeping in to ruin the activities planned for later. The rain isn't unexpected or unneeded, but somehow just unwanted for today.

On another note...

I have been known to say that I was 12 lbs lighter when I met my fiance. This is true. I was. It certainly has been an obvious indicator that my lifestyle has changed. I am a part of a we. A comfortable we in many, many ways. Is my weight gain an indicator of the comfort? Perhaps, but there is lot less obvious signal that my life has changed. It is the fact that I am now able to take hikes without becoming hopelessly (and dangerously due to my asthma) winded. I can also gladly and willingly take 10 mile bike rides without feeling as if it might kill me. It's a lot of little indicators that while my size may have slightly increased my comfort, health and experience have been the cause.

Thoughts on a bike

I've been riding my bike a lot again. I love it. Really, it's good exercise and a mostly stress free way to get from here to there. I say mostly because it's not always the case because when people are involved there is bound to be some rudeness. Here just a quick refresher for everyone on the rules of the biking road.

- Always ride on the right. That's right. THE RIGHT, because when you ride against traffic (even bike traffic) you are going the wrong way and you could get hurt or hurt someone else.

- Ride single file. I shouldn't have to be stuck behind your big fat bottom because you want to have a conversation with your riding partner. If you want to chat then stop at the next bench and enjoy.

- Obey the traffic laws. If it says "Stop" then stop!! Nobody wants to see your brains splattered across the street because you couldn't follow the rules.

- Wear a helmet. See the above reason for why. In addition, your family shouldn't have to change your diaper for the rest of your life because you were too self absorbed to wear a damned helmet.

- Yield when you are supposed to. It makes you the hero. Really, it does and again you won't hurt someone else in the process.

- Lastly, when you are passing call out "Passing on your left" before you whiz by. This protects us both. Me from going to jail for assault and you from being assaulted. Besides, you get brownies and other good stuff for being polite. O.K. that might not be totally true, but it is good to be polite anyway.

If you still aren't sure of the rules then here's a handy link to help you out.