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totally wiped out on the bike yesterday. got a busted bike and a generous helping of scrapes and bruises to show for it. but a hot guy stopped to help, and i narrowly missed falling onto a fresh pile of dog poo, so things weren't that bad!
had a nightmare. this one's going to last into waking hours.
had a nightmare. this one's going to last into waking hours.
2 slices white bread w/ guava jam & nutella
deep fried peking pork chops
beef chow fun
choy sum w/ oyster sauce
1/4 of a watermelon
2 slices of banana bread
half a liter of aloe juice
shrimp chips
deep fried peking pork chops
beef chow fun
choy sum w/ oyster sauce
1/4 of a watermelon
2 slices of banana bread
half a liter of aloe juice
shrimp chips
Per B's request, going to start taking notes on what I eat daily.
Here's today!
Strawberry pop-tart
75% of a chicken salad x bacon x avocado x lettuce x tomato sandwhich
chicken katsu x black rice with dates
2 pieces of macadamia nut chocolate
4 slices of white bread x lots and lots of nutella and guava jam
apple cider with apple cider vinegar
Been taking apple cider with ACV daily (4:1 ratio), mostly out of habit since my grandma used to make me drink it. (Well, it was white vinegar with water, 1:2 ratio blegh.) Not sure what the health benefits are, or if there are any. But might as well go with it as long as there aren't any serious health risks involved. Although who knows if it'd even matter if there were warnings against ACV mixes. I mean, even tofu will give you dementia now. But at least it's better than commie cooties in the water.
Here's today!
Strawberry pop-tart
75% of a chicken salad x bacon x avocado x lettuce x tomato sandwhich
chicken katsu x black rice with dates
2 pieces of macadamia nut chocolate
4 slices of white bread x lots and lots of nutella and guava jam
apple cider with apple cider vinegar
Been taking apple cider with ACV daily (4:1 ratio), mostly out of habit since my grandma used to make me drink it. (Well, it was white vinegar with water, 1:2 ratio blegh.) Not sure what the health benefits are, or if there are any. But might as well go with it as long as there aren't any serious health risks involved. Although who knows if it'd even matter if there were warnings against ACV mixes. I mean, even tofu will give you dementia now. But at least it's better than commie cooties in the water.
I've been meaning to start documenting my first experiences at being one of those bicycling commuters you thought you'd never be. You know what I'm talking about--the people you curse for making you slow down because you're not sure if you can pass them, and in the end you may just run into them because they always don the craziest neon vests and attach blinkers on every article of clothing. Yes, I've become one of those-minus the fashion faux pas.
I'm going to be dedicating a lot of posts on this blog specifically to share my experiences on how I am integrating bicycling as a daily routine and my interpretation of the urban cycling culture in the Bay Area.
Many times before riding, I really have to mentally prepare myself and remind myself to be alert. There are many times where I have had close encounters that could have ended up in a bad situation IF I lost my concentration for one second. What can I say, I'm a natural when it comes to day dreaming! So, preparing myself to be out on the road 5 days a week for 14 miles each day--I had some serious planning ahead of me. It's one thing to have a bicycle for leisure and errands on the weekends, but when it becomes your one mode of transportation to get to and from places, it really gives you confidence as a rider to research and learn more about what you're tackling. Maybe I'm just the sort of person who likes to be prepared before I put myself out on the street with other faster moving objects. Maybe it's because I've already had a pretty traumatizing experience with flying off my bicycle and breaking my clavicle. Just hearing those horror stories about the most experienced bicyclists who fall victim to cars and the road is already enough for me to protect myself and just prepare for the worst.
Case in point, I fell off my bicycle today. And no, battle scars on girls are not cool. I have a gashed knee and many bruises and scrapes all over my legs. Think, bare legs meeting asphalt and grease and gears. By how clean the two large gashes on my knees are--it's probably from the teeth of gears of my own bicycle. I feel like my legs are mangled up and have been chewed on. On the upside of it all, I had a smashing outfit on.
The cause of the actual fall is not noteworthy, but I do blame my lack of focus on the road and negligence to take care of my bicycle as the cause of it. My saddle was loose. When I mean loose, I mean it was sliding up and down on the seat post. Riding to work was so painful because the bicycle I am riding now is already in such an uncomfortable position that having the seat not stay in place just adds to the discomfort. I should have gone to the bicycle shop around the corner to just ask them to use some tools. Instead, I decided to tough it out
and not do anything about it. Bad idea. Another bad idea is not having the proper equipment to secure your items on your back rack. I have using this satin ribbon to tie my purses and lunches to the rack. Bad idea. I was speeding past the intersection when I realized I couldn't pedal anymore. In the middle of the intersection. When I picked up my bicycle and headed towards the sidewalk, I realized the ribbon was all tangled up in the gears on the back wheel. How smart can one be? Just one bad thing after another.
I have learned much from this experience and tomorrow I will post up some tips to have safer ride. Learn from my mistakes, fellow lady-riders!
I'm going to be dedicating a lot of posts on this blog specifically to share my experiences on how I am integrating bicycling as a daily routine and my interpretation of the urban cycling culture in the Bay Area.
Many times before riding, I really have to mentally prepare myself and remind myself to be alert. There are many times where I have had close encounters that could have ended up in a bad situation IF I lost my concentration for one second. What can I say, I'm a natural when it comes to day dreaming! So, preparing myself to be out on the road 5 days a week for 14 miles each day--I had some serious planning ahead of me. It's one thing to have a bicycle for leisure and errands on the weekends, but when it becomes your one mode of transportation to get to and from places, it really gives you confidence as a rider to research and learn more about what you're tackling. Maybe I'm just the sort of person who likes to be prepared before I put myself out on the street with other faster moving objects. Maybe it's because I've already had a pretty traumatizing experience with flying off my bicycle and breaking my clavicle. Just hearing those horror stories about the most experienced bicyclists who fall victim to cars and the road is already enough for me to protect myself and just prepare for the worst.
Case in point, I fell off my bicycle today. And no, battle scars on girls are not cool. I have a gashed knee and many bruises and scrapes all over my legs. Think, bare legs meeting asphalt and grease and gears. By how clean the two large gashes on my knees are--it's probably from the teeth of gears of my own bicycle. I feel like my legs are mangled up and have been chewed on. On the upside of it all, I had a smashing outfit on.
The cause of the actual fall is not noteworthy, but I do blame my lack of focus on the road and negligence to take care of my bicycle as the cause of it. My saddle was loose. When I mean loose, I mean it was sliding up and down on the seat post. Riding to work was so painful because the bicycle I am riding now is already in such an uncomfortable position that having the seat not stay in place just adds to the discomfort. I should have gone to the bicycle shop around the corner to just ask them to use some tools. Instead, I decided to tough it out
and not do anything about it. Bad idea. Another bad idea is not having the proper equipment to secure your items on your back rack. I have using this satin ribbon to tie my purses and lunches to the rack. Bad idea. I was speeding past the intersection when I realized I couldn't pedal anymore. In the middle of the intersection. When I picked up my bicycle and headed towards the sidewalk, I realized the ribbon was all tangled up in the gears on the back wheel. How smart can one be? Just one bad thing after another.
I have learned much from this experience and tomorrow I will post up some tips to have safer ride. Learn from my mistakes, fellow lady-riders!
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A pattern of seeking sentimental, beautiful songs is beginning to emerge, isn't it? Anyway, aside from finally "getting" all those cheesy love songs, I've also been getting back into old musical favorites like Philip Glass and Joe Hisaishi. Here's a choral performance of "Caresse Sur L'Océan" by Bruno Coulais for the film, "Les Choristes."
