Getting ready

In less than 5 days, I'll be on the road with my dad cycling our way through Texas. I'm excited, nervous and excited. Nervous b/c I haven't ridden that far in such a long time, nor has my dad. We will ride 90 miles the first day and 60 miles the second. My body already knows what 90 miles feels like and the only hurt I had was my shins. At mile 70 they felt like they were going to break in two. And last year I was eating meat, so I wonder if my changes in appetite will alter my strength? Nah. OK, I was rambling outloud through my fingertips to the keys.

We will be more than fine. My body feels good. I have far to go healthwise in where I want to be physically. I don't need a cover girl body physique. That is a bold no for me. I just want to be healthier than yesterday. I have come so far and know that I can do it.

The cycling is going to be bliss. Today Chase goes through inspection and I might need a new helmet. I somehow accumulated a small and possible nasty crack on top. Yeah, that can't be good. :) ahhh, what I have to get a new helmet? rats. ok. lol Speaking of helmet, I bumped heads with some guy playing flag football this weekend. Ouch. I got all dizzy and thought I was bleeding. I'm ok, but I got a bump on my head. Yeah me. Maybe I shouldn't run into them like that? my bad.

deep thought of the weekend. My friend talked about how she runs 6 miles a day. Then was asked what are you running from. I couldn't help but jump in and say - it's not what she is running from, but she is running towards.

It's about the towards. Better health. Healtier lifestlye. Longevity. Stamina. Everything. It makes the heart beat stronger. Natural High. I love it. She loves that. We all love it. Maybe that is what makes us so crazy with our running and cycling or whatever we do. YOU have to do what makes your heart beat. No matter what it is. If it can better you, it can impact those around you. Do what makes your heart beat and change the world.

I can't say me cycling will change the world, but what if it did? What if my love for riding a bike, got someone interested in cycling? And they got healthier. And they lived longer and happier. And what if this one person saved someone's life. And that person's life who was saved changed thier life for the better and didn't take things for granted. And this person wrote a book on maximizing your life and not taking things for granted. And then they were on Oprah or Ellen. And you know what kind of platform that is. And the world was better b/c a little latina decided to ride her bike one day instead of being indoors. Well, maybe it can be done. Change the world one pedal at a time. Shift those gears and max out!

:) I tried to explain how to shift gears to my friend. Yeah, it's one of those things that I just feel out. I realized this when I was not making any sense. It's so different when you are looking at the gears. My bad. :)

But what if you could really change the world from the seat of your bike? Dewitt!

Anything is possible.

Oh what a day!

After one good day always comes "uh day." And I say it just like that...a day, but pronounced "uh day.". It was a day of mishap - that I could only laugh at. A day of - oops! And, a day of blunder-- oh well, it happens. And a day when you gotta just sit back and just laugh. I know it could be so much more worse and I'm certainly glad it wasn't. But looking back it wasn't so bad, but it really shows you ----you gotta laugh at yourself.

SO if you get your email account expired, send a text to the wrong person, maybe say a little too much.....just laugh b/c someone already did it (me). And tomorrow, someone will do it again (who knows)! lol

Oh my. I'm going to bed.

Have yourself a great rest of the week!

E.

Wrong Way, way!

This is so random and just proves where my mind was.....

I had got home from class and was a bit hungry. Went out to get some grub and headed back to the apt. Well, I'm used to riding my bike on campus, so I have routine paths I take. I guess I was thinking about my dinner, listening to music and maybe thinking about other random stuff too....and I notice something. I was taking my bike path home while driving my suv! Now this would be funnier if you saw me cut through a parking lot and watch the light bulb turn on when I realized what I was doing. I completely drove into a dead end that normally I can ride my bike through. Ummm....no ma'am, not tonight, and not in this ride. So I made a u-turn and proceeded to get to my place so I can grub and maybe stop laughing. No! I did it again. So so funny. It felt like all roads led to this dead end. I was just trying to make my way to mi casa mufasa y no. It was funny, but I sure was hungry.

and now I'm sleepy.

Today, I thought was going to be the longest day ever. Turned out pretty good and got to share a few smiles along the way. Oh yeah, I rode my bike home from class, and it felt great. Felt like I was riding stronger. So odd, b/c usually I'm tired after class. It was a good day.

Blessings,
E!

A woman should have

A poem by Maya Angelou

This is for the ladies and the guys. Maybe women will read this and be reminded of things to add to her life. And if guys read this, perhaps they can help the women in their life fulfill this poem. Thanks Jade for sending this to me.

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....

something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..

a youth she's content to leave behind....

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .....

a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....

a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

a feeling of control over her destiny...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to fall in love without losing herself..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to quit a job,
break up with a lover,
and confront a friend without;
ruining the friendship...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

that she can't change the length of her calves,
the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. .

whom she can trust,
whom she can't,
and why she shouldn't take it personally....

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

where to go...
be it to her best friend's kitchen table..
or a charming Inn in the woods...
when her soul needs soothing...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

What she can and can't accomplish in a day...
a month...and a year...

Why Bob Why?!

I'm in the middle of writing a paper for class and have got a little side tracked. I have learned to either fight temptation or give in and take care of whatever it is that is distracting me. Usually it isn't for that long and I have got it out of my system. Plus, it allows me to have more consistent time on my what I'm trying to accomplish. Or I just try to take care of the BS. :) Yeah, I think you would agree to that more huh. Or if you only knew :)

OK, so I'm about to get ready to go play some flag football. :) Now, I'm not 18, nor 19. I'm about to go play a sport that is going to leave me sore for probably most of the upcoming week. Not only that, but these college kids are pretty serious when it comes to intramurals. I'm not going to break anything when I play, so if I must dive for a ball..... I better catch it, and be able to get up. Oh Geez- what did I get myself into. I'm shaking my head left and right for those of you, all of you, that cannot see me. But I'm also laughing and smiling. Yeah yeah, I love sports. Love them to the moon and back. But I love my health more. It'll be fun times and I'll get to interact with these kids born in 1990. Oh yeah - I went there.

So here's to you the reader. Here's to the Chupacabras and a winningful...and safe night!

Oh snap, so our team had a scrimmage game last week against a group of 18 year old boys. lol. I'm still laughing. I'm so glad they went easy with us during plays n snaps n interceptions. Well, we caught one and they caught the most. Anyhow, I thought it was something out of movie when the boys decided to play shirts and skins. lol. Where were my other friends - they would have loved that! Well, I still felt like I was in a movie. I will say chivalry is not dead. They boys were polite and let our non 18 yr old co-ed team gain some yardage on them. lol - it was eventful.

Here's a thought. Ever wonder why some people are great multi-taskers and able to listen and retain everything? Then you have a population of people who can only do one thing at a time? Yeah, there is a whole study of this, and guess who's reading about it. If you say some pirate.... well, you're close. It's the pirate's friend - me. It's good stuff.

There is so much going on right now, I don't know how to post it in words. But the good thing is that we are all still standing. Stay strong, stay tall in all that you do.

It amazes me to see such maturity in youth. This week, my friend buried her mom. Her kids, which I have known for almost 10 years are great bearers of my smile. I love those kids as if they were my own. I saw them this week, and they were young young adults. OK, not young adults, but you can see the makings and early stages of adulthood. Almost as if they were embracing the fact that they are growing up and handling life well. One of the kids is my Goddaughter. I'm so proud of her. I love them truly equally. The boy just turned 12 and I remember when I first met him. I felt like a parent when I saw them. I guess that is the paternal side of me loving. I can't wait till later in the future when I chat with them about their adult hood. My friend and her husband are raising two amazing people. I just feel so proud when I think of the kids. My prayers continue to go out to them and their family during their loss. If you are reading this, please holla out some prayers. I know the family would appreciate it. Don't worry about the names. God know who you are praying for.

Did I get all that I need out on this posting? lol, mostly. Till next time.

Daring you to run,
E.

Amazing.

I saw this and almost teared. It was the scene with the kid at the hospital. It's a Lance Armstrong Nike commercial.

It's true - they do give you wings!

So sleepy....so great :) It's amazing how a little and big sugar free red bull can take you :) night night :)

YOU

So much to say...but I'll sum it in this....

Enjoy your day. No matter what you do. Appreciate your past b/c it made you - YOU. Take the good with the bad, no matter how bad you think it is. We all make mistakes, but we gotta learn from them. I mean really--- those mistakes are lessons. You have to learn from your scrapes and scars. If you don't learn from any of that, then they truly are mistakes. I know I have made my fair share and I'll make more along the way. But I mos def learn from them all.

Take the opportunity to do something that scares you. It might not be as scary as you think. And, I can sign off without saying this... but take another opp to do something for you. Something fun. I don't care what it is, but do it up! Keep it legal and clean please. I don't condone the illegal.

That's NOT all I got, but that's all for now.

Dueces,
E.