I rode my bike home from the space today! Parts of it were sheer glory. I get to cruise the Ellerbee Creek Trail, and it's so lovely. Well shaded, cool, not too many people on it and the smells were insane. A potent concoction of gardenia, magnolia, honeysuckle and Newton knows what else. Just sweet and summery and utterly delightful. And then I had to go through the small mountain range that makes up the neighborhood around my house.
I finally had to start walking up Mt Lavender, cursing everyone who ever encouraged me to ride a Darwin-damned bike. Who's terrible idea was this? Where did these 45% cliffs come from? What is that I smell? Oh, it's me? Wow.
Yeah, yeah, I got over it and finally made it home and mostly don't hate anyone, although I'm a hot, sweaty, nasty mess. Despite that, I also feel really happy. I feel more connected to where I live and play. To my neighbors and the little bunny that totally mad-dogged me as I rode by.
And tomorrow, I'm gonna do it again, but this time BOTH WAYS!
