10.5 Miles!

Ladytazz
on 6/27/13 4:42 pm, edited 6/27/13 4:43 pm

I know I have ridden 10 1/2 miles before but never without a break. Today I rode it straight through without a break. I was thinking about how when I first started riding a bike a few years ago how overwhelming certain things were that I don't even think about now. I haven't been terribly consistent with my bike riding because I don't like riding in the rain and cold and I didn't ride much for nearly a year because of my head and neck pain but after my bike got stolen it kind of was a wake up for me how much I enjoyed riding but like most things that are good for me, even if I like it I have a heard time doing it and then once I am doing it I don't know why I put up such a fight.

It is just so amazing to me that I am actually doing something active for the first time in my life. Well, when I was about 13 I used to go roller skating every weekend but that was the last time I did something like that and didn't hate it. I have forced myself to try to exercise over the years but I never did it because I wanted to. It feels good to go to my doctor's and not be lectured about not getting in enough activity.

I currently have 2 bikes. I sold the one I got that I really liked but it only had 3 speeds and I really need more to get around on the bike paths around here. I made a little money on it so I bought another one and I already had another one so now I have 2. I guess I am still looking for the perfect bike, lol.

Also, in the last few days I've had 2 different guys flirt with me. I know that isn't a big deal but it has been a long time since a guy has flirted with me. One guy was kind of following me around at Big Lot's and asked me if I was married. He kind of creeped me out, to tell you the truth, and I got the hell out of there, and the other guy was someone I bought my bike from. He was kind of cute but young and in a bad place in his life (his words) looking for work and staying with friends. I wasn't interested but it was flattering. He sent me an email saying he wanted to know if we could hang out. I didn't know how to answer that. I wanted to ignore it but I hate to hurt anyone's feelings so I wrote back thanking him and saying maybe we could get coffee one of these days. He said he would like that and I haven't answered him since. I feel like such a weinie because I really don't want to get coffee with him or anyone else but I didn't know what to say. I guess I could have told him I had a boyfriend but that sounds like I think he was interested in me and maybe he just wanted to hang out. I tell you, I have been out of the dating world for years and I have no desire to return to it, even if I didn't have a boyfriend. I'm too damn old and I have grandkids for God's sake. Dating is for kids, lol. I like living alone and being by myself. At this point I don't see myself ever living with anyone again, which is why me and my boyfriend get along so well. We both are happy living alone and he doesn't push me for more then I want and I don't push him. Maybe someday that will change but right now I am happy the way things are. I like not having to answer to anyone or take care of anyone besides myself. My youngest just turned 18 and I am done raising kids after 31 years. I guess I sound selfish but I just don't want to cook and clean for anyone anymore, at least not now. Like I said, things could change but I have felt this way for several years now and I am happy with the way things are in my life. I'm not looking to make any changes any time soon.

Anyway, here is my new bike