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I went dancin' in Seattle, talked to Luke (forgot to get an e-mail, damn!), visited Em's cat, and made it back to Oly in time to beat my folks' to the market, even though I started in Seattle and took the city bus. Boo. Ya.
On Sunday Brad* and I went down to Tenino and biked the Chehalis-Western almost to Lacey and back. It was really, amazingly nice to get in some riding that wasn't a commute, and my legs didn't complain the next day at all - they thanked me. Clearly, I need to be pushing myself a bit more if I want an energy pay off. Brad's good company, and we were on trails instead of the road, so it was relaxing.
Got back from the ride and scooted out to Tolmie to meet my folks' and the Zilks (after dealing with a mad, undeniable post-bike donut craving...I am ashamed), had a picnic, and did a tiny bit of kayaking. Doozer and I got really close (18 inches or less) from a bunch of little sand-piper-y guys.
The picture of Stella and the violin painting are coming along. It'll be a push to finish them before I leave for Japan, but totally possible. I'm NOT ready to leave next Friday, though! I'm not entirely sure what I need to do to be ready, but I'm fairly certain I haven't done it.
My grandparents are coming up next weekend and we'll be spending time with them, bob'n'wendy'n'twins, and celebrating their anniversary and my folks' anniverserary, so whatever I need to get done had better get done during the week.
*Why take emergency bike repair tools when you can take an entire mechanic?
On Sunday Brad* and I went down to Tenino and biked the Chehalis-Western almost to Lacey and back. It was really, amazingly nice to get in some riding that wasn't a commute, and my legs didn't complain the next day at all - they thanked me. Clearly, I need to be pushing myself a bit more if I want an energy pay off. Brad's good company, and we were on trails instead of the road, so it was relaxing.
Got back from the ride and scooted out to Tolmie to meet my folks' and the Zilks (after dealing with a mad, undeniable post-bike donut craving...I am ashamed), had a picnic, and did a tiny bit of kayaking. Doozer and I got really close (18 inches or less) from a bunch of little sand-piper-y guys.
The picture of Stella and the violin painting are coming along. It'll be a push to finish them before I leave for Japan, but totally possible. I'm NOT ready to leave next Friday, though! I'm not entirely sure what I need to do to be ready, but I'm fairly certain I haven't done it.
My grandparents are coming up next weekend and we'll be spending time with them, bob'n'wendy'n'twins, and celebrating their anniversary and my folks' anniverserary, so whatever I need to get done had better get done during the week.
*Why take emergency bike repair tools when you can take an entire mechanic?
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Date: 2007-08-28 07:30 pm (UTC)From:I know you know this, having traveled afar before, but the sense of something undone will be with you to the plane. I never feel ready to leave for a trip until I'm actually where I'm going.
By the way, I'm really excited for you! Japan. Wow. Take lots of pictures and put your memory into high gear because I want to hear all about it when you get back. ( :
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Date: 2007-08-30 06:52 pm (UTC)From:You're right, of course. I know it will be all right once I'm on the plane and stressful up till then, but knowing doesn't help!
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Date: 2007-08-30 06:52 pm (UTC)From: