Friday, April 20, 2007
The Bike Trail
The wind in my face. Sun on my back. Two white lines extend from my pocket leading music to my ears. The beat is steady and so is my pulse. Other riders glide by with Styrofoam helmets and brightly colored spandex. Women with strollers and toddlers on training wheels in slow motion. R.E.M. in my head: Shiny, happy people. Shiny, happy people holding hands. The sunshine brought us out. Out of our houses and our shells. Heart rate rises and shoulders fall. Tension melts. Stress evaporates. I breathe and rest.
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My favorite song, and my favorite activity. You've painted such a rich picture that I'm tempted to skip work and grab my bike - which sits patiently just a couple of meters away from my desk.
It's a gloriously sunny Friday outside, so I don't think anyone would be surprised!
Thanks, Carmi! It's been raining here the last couple of days, and I can't wait until that gorgeous sunshine comes back and I can take by bike back out! :)
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