Well, I fell off the wagon. I burned out on the RAGBRAI training about mid-October. Really, I was busy, didn't have a lot of free time, and the exercise bike was hurting my knee. Yes, all really lame excuses, but all I've got. The good thing is that I really missed riding. Who would have ever thought that I would miss exercising. Certainly not me. Luckily, the holidays brought me some helpful tools with which to continue my quest.
The bag at the right is a Prada flap bag. Great style. My first really great handbag was a Prada that I found at a Saks outlet. Still my favorite bag.
On the the quest. For Christmas, Santa(Jeff) brought me a bike, a trainer, and various accessories. The bike is a used LeMond Buenos Aries with Ultegra components. I actually think Jeff has a little component envy regarding my bike. I got a screaming deal by getting it on Craigslist. Now that it is hooked up to a trainer, I can start my training in full force.
The reality of it is, I'm a little scared. As the days tick down I have some apprehension. When I tell people what I'm doing, they look at me and kind of smirk. That alone makes me want to complete it, but I'm still getting the bag. Never underestimate yourself. You only know what you can do if you try. For years I have stood by and convinced myself that I couldn't do things. No more. My New Year's Resolution is to do this and I will. Hope you all come along for the ride.
Now, onto the bags. I haven't really been looking for THE bag yet. Still too many to choose from. I think I'll know it when I see it. I want something a little impractical but not too over the top. Color? Not sure. Fashion changes too fast to keep up sometimes. What I like now may be totally out by the time I shop for it in September. That is my plan. Ride the last week of July and then Vegas over Labor day to purchase said prize. Join me...
