The Early Bird Special

Today, Kristina and I felt like senior citizens pulling into Luby's at 6pm.  It was a full parking lot and the line was nearly out the door.  The population really is aging.  She couldn't wait.  Eating for two demands better timing.  We found a near empty Black Eyed Pisser in the vicinity.  With that in mind, here's the joy:

• Going to bed early and waking up ready to rock.  There's really nothing going on after 12 except bigger bar tabs and vomit.  Perhaps an OT game on the west coast.  Shame it takes 32 years to figure this out.  Glad I learned before 33!
• Riding alone with no wind at a high pace.
• Learning the Daily Grind Unwind has coffee that is better than Starbucks.  The doppio espresso was exquisite.  I drank it without sugar or cream.  Then got back on my bike.
• Riding strong with the group when the wind finally came in as the sun rose over the horizon.  Taking very long pulls.
• Proud of Kristina for continuing to make it into the gym at least weekly.
• Helping her use my HR monitor so that she felt comfortable with giving the right exhertion in the gym
• Kristina getting to see one of her kids play basketball.  I know that she is a great inspiration to her student who, like Kristina, is the tall girl and really needs a hero and a mentor.
• The encouragement of Kristina and Michelle to keep glogging.  They see the positive impact and  gently encourage.
• The Dallas Mavericks - 15 consecutive wins.  Go Mavs.
• The Great Gazoo.
• You.

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