It's like I biked to the moon....and back

Red shoes are perfect for Friday.

 

 

Well, that’s what it feels like today.  I mapped out my route which works out to 23.6 km each way to work so I have biked approximately 184 km this week which explains why I almost gave up half way to work this morning.  I had it all worked out.  I would stop and lay down on a bench (thank you City of Ottawa for putting so many of them along the canal).  I just needed to find the perfect bench with a great view for when I woke up.  I would call into work and say that I was “under the weather” (well, laying under the clouds counts, doesn’t it?).  After a nap I would either bike very slowly home or even walk.    Walking couldn’t be so hard, right?  By the time I had this all figured out I was almost downtown so here I sit at my desk.  I don’t normally have cereal for breakfast but had to this morning.  Needed some carbs.  This is what I really wanted.

 

The morning was a pretty chilly 12°.  Each morning seems like it’s a little bit chillier.  I refuse to wear long pants even if my legs are cold for half the ride.  Each morning seems a little bit darker too which the saddest part.  Pretty soon I’m going to wrap myself in Christmas lights just to be sure to be seen.  What do you think? 

 

I am almost fearful of my ride home today but will fortify myself with some more carbs for lunch (healthy eating be damned‼) and since I don’t have to be home at a specific time I don’t have to rush so if I get home at midnight, well so be it.  Mind you, I feel pretty lame biking leisurely when people are whizzing past me.  This morning I felt like such an old lady because everyone whizzed past me.

 

I’m excited for tomorrow.  First up is sleeping in followed by a stop at the shoe store.  Steph and I are going to a painting class in the afternoon so we can create masterpieces.  Tea, art and my favourite daughter sounds like a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon.  Plus, I won’t feel the need to go biking tomorrow.  Sunday I may try a run.  It has to happen sometime so why not now?  Next weekend is the Army 5K so best to see how I do before that happens.  A Sunday morning with men in uniform….also a great way to start a day J.

Navy uniforms are a personal favourite which we won’t see but I thought I’d share anyways.

 

Time to get my tired self a cup of tea and get working.  Let’s hope the day passes quickly, the weather stays great and the weekend is filled with fun, friendship and fabulous food.