What an INCREDIBLE experience, though. It was SO freaking cool! It was cold and misty and I was chilling in my lane next to giant buses, swarming taxis, and stop and go idiots. I mean. Safe drivers...and stupid pedestrians. No. Actually, yeah. I do mean stupid pedestrians.
I got to use my bell. It was an efficient method to warn the crazy lady that I was coming and about to run her over, so she should probably not be jaywalking. (I would have braked, but ya know. I DO have the bell and all...)
Yeah so it was thrilling, yet scary, yet SO worth it! I even locked my bike up at the ferry bike lock up...thing. I felt so cool. Yeah. I said it. I FELT COOL LOCKING MY BIKE UP WITH MY HELMET ON!!
The little things in life, really. My life has come full circle I think. If I've gotten to the point where I find myself getting giddy over locking up an old bike with a helmet and matching backpack on...then I've definitely come full circle. Right? Right.
Anyway. Here's where I parked my bike. Yepp. I am showing you a photo of where I parked my bike.
It was a really cool San Francisco morning. Here it is.
I love my life.
That is all.
-J
I feel an exhilaration when I see bicyclists and skateboarders zip by in the traffic so I can only imagine what it must feel like firsthand.... congrats on your 1st time downtown in the height of traffic...
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ReplyDeleteIsn't it a big thrill to survive the ride downtown?? I can hardly believe I was apprehensive but it really is a big step if you grew up nestled in the car culture. I love it that you love your life, as well. You are in a great city, a perfect one for spreading your wings and taking big steps you might never have imagined a few years ago.
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