Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Well today was the second time I rode my bike into work. I decided not to whine and moan sitting at the gas pump, as I do absolutely nothing to change my life style.

 

For now, my goal is to ride to work at least two days a week (22 miles round trip). No, I’m not turning into one of those fanatical tree huggers who worship nature. However, Gen 1:28 does say:

God blessed them:

"Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge!

Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air,

for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth."

 

There now that I’m done spiritualizing it let me tell you the real reason. $4.06 at the pump today. That’s why. I’m done getting gazumped at the pump.  So I am trying to reduce the $$ strain on my wallet and do a little cardio at the same time.

 

And cardio it is. My first ‘test’ run ended with me at the church facility calling my wife to come rescue me (note to self: don’t do dead lifts at gym day before). This past Tuesday was my first official trip. It wasn’t too bad coming in. I had been doing some ‘training’ on the stationary bike at the gym. Going back home on Tuesday was the killer though (note to self: fill up water bottle and eat something before trip).

 

I know that it’s against the laws of physics but I was going uphill both ways. I was bonking so badly I had to walk the last three blocks to my house. I was hurting in places I haven’t thought about in years (note to self: reconsider dorky looking biker shorts with padding on the ‘bum’ area).

 

“Wow Scott it sounds like a lot of pain. Is it worth it?”

 

You betcha! Spite is a strong motivator. Thumbing my nose at OPEC feels wonderful. It’s empowering to tell OPEC that I want to start “seeing other people”. Hopefully this leads to a complete break up.

Comments

[Rob]

Take that OPEC and oil speculators. My friend Scott is coming for you and he is going to crush you. Ha!

[J]

Hilarious! Spite is a great motivator, but 105-degree afternoon temperatures can send you driving home crying like a little girl.

[DaveR]

But my question is:
Is there a shower at the church or should I bring a can of air freshner when I come in for counseling????

[DaveR]

And another thought... A certain young pastor, who is my son and under your care and tutelage is also considering doing the same thing. Will anti-perspirant and water also be provided???

[Scott]

Bike riders will be segregated for the comfort of others.

[Tony Myles]

I've often toyed around with biking to the gym, about a 15 minute drive. This way I get my cardio in and don't have to stare at people's bums or watch The Oprah without sound (because I don't prefer to plug my headphones in and hear The Oprah with sound, but without sound is quite annoying).

Anyway, I share all of that because after reading your post I believe I'll continue driving my Honda Civic stick shift (which I drive in neutral most of the time anyway).

Bums and The Oprah get ready.