Jerks!

So Monday morning I left the house early and went up to the gas station and filled my bike tires with air because they were a little flat after sitting in the bike locker since early December. I've been so happy riding my bike to and from work all week. It's actually faster to cycle than it is to scoot; takes me just under 10 minutes, apartment door to lab door. I can't believe I've scooted for so long and it's just become the normal way to get to work. Lazy I guess.

Anyway, I've been locking my bike up outside just because it's easier. Luke gives me grief for it all the time saying it's going to get stolen. Last year my rear fender was ripped off. This morning I came outside after a nice morning at home. I got up at 5 and did my yoga practice (it's getting easier to get up that early, especially now that it's so light in the morning), had a hot shower and used one of my favourite moisturizers so I smell all nice (well I always smell nice, just different today... ha). I picked out a great outfit and was just generally pleased with myself and looking forward to a nice long weekend (Friday and Monday off). When I got outside though, my bike was on it's side, still locked up. I straightened the twisted fenders, unlocked it and took off. My mood slightly dampened (why would someone kick it over?). My outlook for the day was lowered further in the first block of riding when I realized my back wheel had been bent by whoever or whatever knocked my bike over. Jerks!

Who knows, maybe it was jerky teenagers just making trouble, maybe it was just a jogging stroller that went slightly off course. I have no idea. All I know is that now I need to get my wheel fixed. The bike is still ride-able, it's just not as smooth as it was before. Grr. I'm trying to stay positive, it's not such a big deal.

I'll cycle home today after work and then downtown for yoga. I'm looking forward to the class tonight. I want to eventually stop practicing with the group and be able to walk around and help people more. It's really exhausting to teach and practice at the same time.

Tomorrow morning I'm going to go to Mysore, then the whole day is free! We were going to go camping, but I cancelled our reservation after we decided we'd rather spend the weekend at home. I think I'm going to get some fresh tuna for dinner tomorrow. We went to A Kettle of Fish a while back and I had the best tuna I've ever eaten. I asked the chef in my cooking class how to sear tuna to make it so tender and so I'm going to give it a try.

On Saturday mom and dad are going to stop by and we're going to replace the kitchen sink... yay! Sunday morning I'm going to go to Mysore again and then we are off to my aunt's for a celebration for Gubby. May 14th was her birthday as well as being Mother's Day. After lunch out there we'll head into Abby for dinner at the Closs'. Monday morning I'll go to Mysore again, then, like tomorrow, the rest of the day is free. Part of the reason I booked these days off was so I could make it to Mysore in the mornings. :)

I'll try to get my bike in to the repair shop on one of the next 4 days. Oh one other exciting thing... I've been trying to convince Luke to go to the Bahamas for Christmas so we can see the Junkanoo. Yesterday we agreed that if we find flights for under $500, we'll go. I've seen flights for $470... right now they are around $600-700.

That's all for now. Kind of scattered, but as usual, there is a lot going on. Not really important things, but things to think about nonetheless. I should try posting more often with shorter, more focused posts instead of longwinded ones that jump from topic to topic. Maybe. Heh.