Bike, Quabbin!

What a beautiful weekend!

Friday dawned a beautiful day, so I went to school early and left early... I had decided to swim at lunch, and then maybe go for a hike... I got home and promptly fell asleep on my living room floor. Thankfully, the phone rang soon after, and Cloud 9 asked me if I wanted to go hiking around Quabbin... Sure! I figured I'd get my second wind soon... We got to enjoy a beautiful sunset.

Saturday was great... I slept 11 (ELEVEN) hours, and finally woke up feeling almost like myself again. I had decided that Saturday was a rest day, since I had done something almost every other day of the week. I did my laundry, watched Tristan and Isolde while I folded it, and then headed out on a Quilt shop excursion. I was trying to look for some neat Batiks or flannels for my mom (hint, hint: Mother's Day), but inspiration wasn't hitting. And then, I realized what the best gift would be. Nuh uh, I'm not sayin' a word! I got back from shopping, and was tttiiiirrreeeedddd. It always seems to hit in the afternoon. I think I took a nap and then watched Saint Ralph - GREAT MOVIE about a kid that decides to win the Boston Marathon to save his mom. A must see, and a tear jerker. I finished out the night by making my Aunt's award winning strawberry pie and sewing.

Then comes today: I skipped church. Yah, I know I'm going to hell for that one, but it was 1st communion and well... Gah. It was just too beautiful, so I chose to spend my time with God in HIS church. Outside. I loaded up the bike and took him/her to a FLAT area (truth be told there are still some gentle rollers, but nothing compared to Thursday's ride, which I checked out on my hike with Cloud 9 - Not so small!). We had a GREAT ride. Shifting like a dream, braking fine, much better speed (12.8 - Um, that was my average from LAST YEAR - getting that at the beginning of the season, after not riding a bike for 6 months ON TRASHED LEGS - I"ll take it!) Clipping in and out was fantastic. I got it! Just like that. No fuss, no muss. I actually cannot wait to ride again. That's the feeling I was looking for. I feel like I rediscovered love (cue cheesy easy listening love song)...

I came home and showered and then packed for my hiking trip with Jen. We went back to the Quabbin, and I FINALLY remembered my camera. It's one of my favorite places on earth, but every time I forget to take pictures. We hiked about 5-6 miles and had a great time. Of course, I came home and napped again for 2 solid hours...

Here are some pics! Well blogger is sucking donkey butt again, so I'll try later! I hope you all had beautiful weekends!