Uncool Rider

You know the saying "it's like riding a bike?" Of course you do. This phrase implies that riding a bike is something that comes second nature, it implies that it is easy. For most people it likely is. But we all know I am not most most people! The transportation fairy gifted me a beach cruiser for my birthday, something I have wanted since I moved to the South Bay. I expected to jump on the bike & cruise with ease like the cool rider I'd hoped to be. My expectations did not align with reality in this instance.

I imagine that watching me re-learn to ride a bike is like watching Bambi learn to walk. The problem is not actually pedaling or riding itself, my trouble is the obstacles ranging from people to cars to dogs, garbage cans, etc. And don't even get me started on hills! I have provided Jana some serious belly laughs as she has bared witness to me forgetting how to brake & stop Flinestone style with my feet, & heard me whisper "obstacle" when I spy a potential impediment in my path. She swears I am not that bad but she is required to say that, it is in the best friend contract. Next to the bike I look awesome, on the bike I look petrified. The drama only lasts until I get to the strand. The strand being the path along the beach, also known in my head as Pleasantville. I am finally the bike riding Cali beach babe I wanted to be, I just need a little more practice ;)

We had a roomies night out last night which evolved into Emily's day in today. I love having room mates again, but they are dangerous as it turns out. When I started nodding off while taking care of business in the ladies room I decided it was time to rally the troops & hail the cab. The most productive thing I have done today is write this post, yikes! I left the apartment twice-once to go to McDonald's & once more to go to McDonald's. There is always tomorrow to be a fruitful citizen.....

pilates + pizza - purpose

I say uncle & give into this blogging business. Here goes...

First things first--it was a very happy birthday to me! In fact it really should be my birthday more often. I was truly overwhelmed by the well wishes I received. My phone was blowing up all day, at one point I swear I saw the Blackberry actually smoking! It was quite possibly the longest celebration in history. Jana & I kicked things off on the 31st, she captured on film some truly embarrassing yet impressive & historically accurate Tina Turner choreography. If I'm ever discovered she's got some serious black mail.

The fun continued with Cassie, Sarah, Jenny, & Lindsay who visited over Labor day. It definitely pays to live in a vacation destination. We tanned, we ate, we drank, we danced, we shopped--repeat! It was such a great time.

My new apartment is amazing. It looks like a real grown up's place complete with actual furniture including a couch, chair, & coffee table (courtesy of Ms. Laslo) to name a few! Having Jana & Noel as roomies has been such a blast. I feel like I am back in the sorority--in a good way. We are in & out of each others rooms & closets, gossiping & chit chatting day & night. 232 N Juanita is a true home filled with laughter & love.

Jana dragged me to a Pilates class tonight. I was so proud of myself I insisted we indulge in a celebratory pizza. Followed by a Betty Crocker yellow cake with chocolate frosting. Jans was top chef, but I got to lick the bowl! Guess I have to go to 3 Pilates classes tomorrow....

Still figuring out this blogging thing-I am not very technologically savvy. I use the computer to make my mean mixed tapes, play Freecell, & check my AOL account so this is a big step. Stay tuned love bugs.

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ps- Life By the Drop is a fantastic Stevie Ray Vaughan song that continues to inspire me. Learn it, love it, live it.