Yes, I am still alive . . . .

GOSH!!!

It has been over four months since my last post but trust me, I have had a lot to go on – mainly work and biking (I don’t think I can be called a cyclist thus far.) 

In June, the bike trail I ride, there are 2 lakes on this trail and the smaller of the 2 had fish to die within a seven day time span from one visit to the next.  Turing the lake nearly white and the stench that befouled the air and water was unbearable.  I notified authorities and their death was due to low oxygen in the water – I prayed for rain constantly.
  

In July/August, there was a PINK veil dropped over the city of Dallas – Mary Kay celebrated 50 years in business and ALL the building illuminated in PINK at night, what a beautiful sight.  I was able to partake in several bike rides and attended several #HashRuns (not the type of hash you are thinking of) – there were people actually running (not me) looking for clues to find beer.  They were quite interesting, fun and adventurous, I have made this a monthly ritual.


Mid-August my work life came to a halt when a great coworker/friend was diagnosed with a condition.  Her condition prompted several of us to shave our heads to support her.  I had never prayed or cried soo hard at work in my life.  I keep her laughing to keep us from crying. PINK DOING IT ALL

NOTE:  Laughter is my coping mechanism during stressful times.

September, I continued my monthly #HashRun, rode my bike in the dark of night but had the best time of my life.  School started so I get up before dawn and go riding at dawn with some co-workers and family.  We begin riding 9 miles in 2 hours, we can now ride 9 miles in 1 hour 10 minutes and I we are trying to cut that to under an hour.  In my conversations with other co-workers, I keep having this re-occurring thought of a monthly company bike ride 12-25 miles in length (could be round trip.)

I don’t want this to fall by the wayside like the departmental/company vegetable/flower garden.  That is still on the table, just need more fuel.
 

October will be here by the time I post this and I want to encourage everyone to GET UP, GET OUT and GET ON THE MOVE - DO SOMETHING!  You may not enjoy bike riding like I do, find your passion to get and keep your body moving at least 3 times a week or more. Skating, hiking, climbing, swimming, walking, bowling, basketball, curb ball, softball, volleyball, soccer, golf anything to get you outside breathing fresh as it can be air.

Even In The Cold Weather, Still I Ride! – Katina S. Brooks

 

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