Headless Chicken

Most of this week was spent running from place to place and trying to get all of my affairs in order. Alex and I are trying to organize and plan our trip across Europe. At the same time, I'm trying to move my belongings out of this house - the lease ends at the end of the month! My parents are planning a graduation party for next Sunday. Lindsay is in the process of moving out, too. I guess May is just a busy time.

All sorts of things are going on, but you know what I'm looking forward to most? Next Saturday. My family's coming out for my graduation and the party, yeah. But my father's bringing his bike along. I'm going to show him some of the incredible routes and rides there are near here. I can't wait. Dad's been a cycling enthusiast since before I was born - I regret not sharing his passion until only recently. I've only gone for a handful of real rides with him, but they're always great.

With that in mind, I've been trying to get into some form of shape before next week. I don't want to hold him back! I've jumped at every chance to ride, logging longer-than-usual rides of between 25 and 35 miles. Last summer, it was an event if I broke 20 miles. This would normally be a good sign... except next Saturday's only seven days away and I only have six rides under my belt this season.

And another thing... the forecast looks terrible. They're calling for rain all day on Saturday! Maybe it's a a little too far to predict, but I'd rather it rain on my graduation than on Saturday morning. I really can't tell you how much I am looking forward to this ride.