After suffering thorough -30 degrees for a while it has finally warmed up, really warmed up. Yesterday and today it was over 10 degrees and raining with a warm wind, which is pretty much a tropical paradise compared to what it was. I, being a completely sane individual who was aching for an adventure, decided to go for a bike ride, not just to the curling rink like I do mostly every time it is warm enough my chain won't freeze, but actually exploring. I spent an hour and a bit exploring the city more or less, and by exploring I mean I got lost somewhere out by Marysville, and knew where I was just didn't know how to get back home without turning around. It was great. If I didn't have to be somewhere in a set period of time I would have continued my exploring and eventually made it back without backtracking, but I didn't want to be late and wasn't sure how long it would take to end up at one of the two bridges that would have taken me back to the south side.
As I biked by people who were driving today I could see them judge me. "Oh that poor soul, has to bike to school/work" (the kinder looks), or " What a complete idiot, doesn't she know it is raining out, what is wrong with her?!?" (the not so kind looks). What they didn't realize was how much I needed this bike ride. To feel the power in my legs, to fly through the trails, and yes, even to be a little lost was exactly what I needed. Adventure and exploration is a part of me, I have learned that I cannot survive without a little adventure, especially of the outside variety. Hitting the gym every day just doesn't cut it, I need the fresh air, the sense of being lost while knowing exactly where I am, seeing parts of town for the first time. I cannot survive by being cooped in, tied down it's just a part of who I am and what I need for survival. I realize this now and no longer will I neglect this desire, this want, this need.
Until next time,
Britt
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