Finally Doing it

For the past few weeks, I kept saying I was going to ride my bike to work,but then each day I found a reason preventing me from doing so. So many factors prevented me from just doing it, but I am proud to say that this past week I rode my bike to work twice!

A few of the bike-to-work problems I encountered: First, the weather was too hot, then it rained; I tend to stay at work until its dark out and felt that my reflector vest (a present from my dad) was just too unfashionable. I like to wear strappy high heels that are not conducive to biking. I tend to hit the snooze button more than the average person and must speed-in a car-to get to work on time. September humidity and my hair are not friends. State Street looked scary. I worried that my coworkers would run from my post-bike sweat.

Then, last week It finally happened. A friend showed me a shortcut from Belhaven which cuts through UMC by way of Peachtree Street. The ride took less than 10 minutes, and I wasn't a sweaty mess by the time I got to work. It was so easy. I questioned all my prior hestiation. Why do we make so many excuses when it comes to changing our routines and life habits?

I won't be able to bike everyday because of appointments I have to drive to, but I am going to aim for twice a week. I am also installing a light on my bike so that I won't be intimidated to ride at night.

What I enjoy most are the moments of clarity during my rides to work. I can think about my day more calmly and peacefully than when I am in a car—as I am usually annoyed by other drivers and stoplights.

posted by Reximus on 09/20/09 at 07:31 PM

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