All of us, from time to time, need a plunge into freedom and novelty, after which routine and discipline will seem delightful by contrast.  ~André Maurois

I woke up at 8 this morning and laid in bed until 10.  Nope, no walk for me and the puppy today, no bike ride in the sun.  I just wanted to be lazy, and it felt incredible!  I went out for tea and leisurely read magazines in the bookstore. I browsed decor magazines and daydreamed about redecorating my house.   I marveled at how my shirt looked better on me as I proclaimed to myself that I am losing weight!  And I got pumped up for my rides for the next 2-3 days, wonderfully happy that I actually have time to ride several consecutive days.  Oh, and by the way, this past Monday I finally got a bike rack for my car so I don’t have to dismantle my bike to take it places.  I’m really happy about that too.  Plus it holds 2 bikes so I can now drag my fiance places to bike with me.  I’m excited about having his company on a ride or two.  That’s my type of romance.

While perusing magazines, I opened up Road Bike Action.  To my giddy little heart’s delight, on the cover is a Diamondback road bike!  I’m thrilled because my cheap inconsequential mountain bike that I ride is a Diamondback!  Everyone I have spoken to always says they haven’t ever heard of it, but here it is, the name gracing the cover of a magazine!  OK, so apparently the company was a big name 20 years ago and haven’t done much sense, but they could be making a comeback and I’m happy for them.  I know my bike isn’t anywhere near the quality of the road bike they tested (plus mine is a mountain bike) and it cost no where near the same price, but it made me joyful all the same.  Maybe now I can speak with some authority or at least confidence that my lovable bike isn’t a no-name generic wannabe.  Now I’ll show off with some pride, as I run into Starbuck’s windows.  Hahahah!

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