50th Birthday Gift

[isconniethere]

Hello,
I like to read these threads, but have not written in. I thought I would today.
This past year has been the WORST year of my life! I was 49 yrs old, my husband of twenty years told me he needs his space, wants a divorce and has moved out of the house, I have two teenagers at home, had surgery, and now I have to find a job after 15 yrs of being a stay at home mom. These are just the highlights, of 2010!
Anyway, I was pretty miserable when my 50th birthday rolled around this month. So... I went and purchased myself a 50th birthday present! A beautiful new Specialized Dolce Elite roadbike! You do not know how excited I am about this bike! I have been riding a Diamondback hybrid bike (that my husband picked out FOR me) for over ten years. I have wanted a road bike but was afraid to get one, and they are expensive for me. Anyway after wishing for a new bike for the last couple of years, I thought, you only turn 50 yrs old once, and I deserve it!
I just brought it home and I feel like kid with a brand new toy!! I can't wait to ride it!
As the kids are visiting my husband at his apartment this weekend, I just had to tell someone!
Thanks for listening!
Connie

[HoosierGiant]

Congrats to you!!! Hopefully 2011 will be filled with all sorts of new beginnings and positive experiences for you. Enjoy the ride!!!

[LivetoRide]

Congrats on the new bike!

[HillSlugger]

Welcome. Congrats on the new bike; I just got a new bike for my 50th, too.

Let's hope that 2011 brings you much better things.

[lauraelmore1033]

You soooo deserve it! Enjoy!

[marni]

congratulations on your new bike and on taking the first steps to self prideful self reliance and self realization. You will soon begin to feel healthy, happy and competent on the bike and that feeling will carry over into all you do. Enjoy the ride for all you're worth and you know you are worth a lot.

[Aggie_Ama]

You deserve a bike you picked! Happy Birthday and enjoy your new bike.

[macski]

So 2011 is going to be wonderful year for you and your new bike! And that will help to put 2010 behind you. I'm not going to pretend that it will be easy - your whole life has just turned upside down. But you've started on a positive path of taking control of your life where you can. Good for you!

Many of us have been there - or at least our own version of 'there'. And we all got through it in our own ways too. But a beautiful bike to ride certainly helps.

[hebe]

Well done Connie, and many happy miles on your new bike! I'm sure your teenagers will be proud of you, and possibly a little bit jealous too I wish you all the best for 2011 and hope that it is a much much better year for you.

[pinsonp2]

I think you would need a roadbike to conquer some of those hills in SW MO. I am originally from the Joplin area. Welcome to TE and enjoy the ride!

P2