The shop was crazy busy this week. I've been in the bike world since 1994. I don't remember anything like this. Bikes have been coming and going all week at the shop in the form of sales or repairs.
Wednesday I had to leave a bit early to go sign the paper work for refinancing our home. It was pretty busy when I left. My plan was to try and put 100 miles in that afternoon/evening. But I felt bad leaving and we needed bikes built. So I went back to work and stayed till 9:30-10 building bikes.
Thursday was the most beautiful day. Perfect weather. But also Harper's Birthday. During a normal school year I would have been off riding after she got on the bus. But this year is anything but normal. So I stayed home, having a great day with the family. That consisted of doughnuts for breakfast, Val's for lunch, hammocks, scavenger hunts, and a bike ride on a new bike for Harper.
She was super stoked.
Despite it being a great day I couldn't help but agonize over my week of not riding. What is wrong with me?! Once and addict always addict I guess. My anxiety was pretty high most of the day because of this. I know it's silly but I can't just flip a switch and be fine with it. Although I wish I could! I went to bed last night with my alarm set at 4:30 to ride. I changed that before falling asleep. Instead I'm heading into work early to tackle some repairs or build more bikes. Maybe this weekend I will sneak a ride in or two. It's good for me not to ride both mentally and physically. It's just not easy!
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