Deborajen
04-22-2009, 06:41 AM
I biked to work again today - first time in two years! Yaay!
Back in October, out of nowhere, I had some seizures so per Kansas Law I couldn't drive for six months. Yesterday, my doctor cleared me to drive again starting next week. I'm both relieved and nervous - it's been a long time.
My coworkers have been great - they've helped me with transportation and have been supportive emotionally as well. Well, today, I get to work (on my bike!!) and there's a little cookie basket with a Matchbox car Volkswagen Beetle and a Beetle keychain with a nice card from my coworkers. What a morning! Now here's the funny twist - I've got my bike parked in front of my desk in an out-of-the-way spot. Two coworkers have already come by to see the cookie/car basket - they point at the bike and laugh! Who brought THAT in?? They think it goes with the cookie basket!!
I couldn't be more giddy right now :):p:D I'd thought about riding to work ever since the seizures but never could convince myself to do it. There's always a lot to keep in mind - preparing (clothes, lunch, extra hygiene supplies, anything you have to carry), safe/low traffic routes, allowing time for flat tires, etc. But getting it done feels sooooo good! And the ride home - should be around 80 degrees with practically no wind - I can't wait!
But of course, safety is always first. So to everyone else who's commuting, take care - and enjoy the ride!
Deb
Back in October, out of nowhere, I had some seizures so per Kansas Law I couldn't drive for six months. Yesterday, my doctor cleared me to drive again starting next week. I'm both relieved and nervous - it's been a long time.
My coworkers have been great - they've helped me with transportation and have been supportive emotionally as well. Well, today, I get to work (on my bike!!) and there's a little cookie basket with a Matchbox car Volkswagen Beetle and a Beetle keychain with a nice card from my coworkers. What a morning! Now here's the funny twist - I've got my bike parked in front of my desk in an out-of-the-way spot. Two coworkers have already come by to see the cookie/car basket - they point at the bike and laugh! Who brought THAT in?? They think it goes with the cookie basket!!
I couldn't be more giddy right now :):p:D I'd thought about riding to work ever since the seizures but never could convince myself to do it. There's always a lot to keep in mind - preparing (clothes, lunch, extra hygiene supplies, anything you have to carry), safe/low traffic routes, allowing time for flat tires, etc. But getting it done feels sooooo good! And the ride home - should be around 80 degrees with practically no wind - I can't wait!
But of course, safety is always first. So to everyone else who's commuting, take care - and enjoy the ride!
Deb