Full Suss!

er...I accidentally hit "enter" after typing the title to this entry, and it actually posted just a title. Odd.

I just wanted to beam a bit about the fact that I went for a ride on my NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE this morning, and for the first time in ages, I don't feel as though I've been pummeled by 1,000 angry fists!

Russell found out about a bike shop close to both his work and my work, and where a co-worker of his had recently gotten a bike and/or gear. We went to check it out on Saturday morning before I went to work, and I got all jazzed again about the prospect of getting new wheels. I went back in yesterday after work and rode this bike and a Fuji Diamond something-or-other. We tweaked the hell out of the Jamis so it would feel right, and after almost 2 hours I decided to take the plunge. It's a full suspension bike, and is rather heavier than I'd like, but I really don't have $2000 to spend on a featherweight fs. :) The extra weight just means I'll get more of a workout and be in better shape!

I'm very excited about it, and a little sad that I'm leaving for 10 days and won't get to ride!! I'm also very excited that Russell is showing an interest in riding as well; I can't tell you how cool it would be to go riding with him. We got to go a couple times before we moved from Oklahoma, and I can't wait to do it again.

So yeah, I'm going to Kansas City tomorrow. Woohoo! I'll be staying with my best friend for a few days, going to the KC Renaissance Faire, and then, hopefully, going to see my parents for a few days. Mom has had to suddenly go to Indiana to be with *her* mother, but hopefully everything will work out okay and she'll get to come home in time so that I can visit her. If not, Dad, I guess if you want some help around the house, you'll have to make the trip to KC to pick me up yourself! :D

I gotta run and get ready for work. ciao!