Winter...

Some people find winter harsh, back breaking, dreary, devoid of life. I respect that outlook, especially when one has weathered storms that could break a person's will. 


Yet I sit here, after a failed attempt to make it into work this morning through the first real storm of the season, and I feel refreshed. 


The snow is swirling and I myself feel wind whipped but in a good way. Like when you fight with yourself to go outside and do something, making little excuses to try to convince yourself that you would be better inside than outside in the frigid cold. The little games we play with ourselves, the thoughts that we place in our minds can be exhausting. Eventually you just give up and go outside. Like that handful of snowflakes that lost their battle with the wind, removed from their cozy bank. Yet once free, they dance wildly and beautifully. No reservations. Just free.


I feel free, I feel refreshed and I feel happy. I am happy for winter and a fresh start that it brings. I am ecstatic at the possibilities that life holds in front of it now. 

You can never be a snowflake without first weathering the storm. 

A summer passed....

Today is October 1st....leaves are changing and the wind is ripping. School is in full swing as is back to work full time...summer is out the door.
For most, they spent their summer days out riding a bike, relaxing on the lake, enjoying drinks with friends at cookouts...
I only had a fraction of that...so here's to the memory of summer...

And here's to being able to have many more...

Beantown

Well...I have been in Beantown for 6 months and 8 days and I can’t complain one bit. I am almost done with my first semester at Harvard…whew…hence the lack of blogging, but summer is approaching. I love being closer to family and friends and going to a ton of sports game, Sox, B’s and C’s.  I enjoy being outside more because the sun is shining and especially love being able to hop on my bike at 730 in the morning without layering for a rain storm or cold. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not knocking on Seattle or WA at all; I just feel more comfortable out here.  Yes I do miss my friends and the ‘family’ (puppies and kitties included) I developed out there but this is home…granted my real birth place is 2 hours away and my parents are now in NC, but you get the picture. I love the humidity…yea I know stupid, the summer warmth that comes with it, having thunderstorms again is awesome, yet I admit it was very bizarre in Seattle to have it snowing, sleeting, thunder and lightning all at the same time! Yes I do miss “The Mountain” and the scenery and the Market but Boston fits me better. Also Buddha loves lounging on the deck in the sun stalking birdies. It was a costly and somewhat risky decision but I think that I made the best one.

Well that is it for now...just thought I would finally post something worthwhile since it has been quite some time!!

‘Til next time…

What...it isn't cycling?!?

So besides cycling I have another little hobby that who knows, may one day become something more. I love photography...point, shoot, see what comes of it. I know that I am not alone in this obsession, especially in the era of the do it all digital camera but I love capturing something and just be in awe of the end result. So let me know what you think along the way...if its a keeper or needs to be trashed. I'll also accept any feedback, positive and negative, you want to give...it helps one grow and become better!

Blog Newbie...

So out of a whim I decided to start a blog..why not...not like I have my plate full or anything.

So keep posted...there will be more to come...like I said...I'm pedaling with no particular place to be.