I've been retired for a few years & trying out all the things I thought I'd love to do whilst sitting at my desk for 30 years. Some are good, many aren't what I thought (like dog training - the dogs are great, the people...not so much.)

So, instead of forcing things (my usual M.O.), I decided to let things come to me. I teach spinning part time, I take geeky classes like sewing at my jr. college, take Pilates, etc. But I had this inner sense that I needed to sit back, wait and pay attention.

Lo & behold, I learned about an organization, Girls Inc., that runs programs designed to help adolescent girls to own their power. Some of the focus is on body acceptance, advocating for self & others, etc. The program they want me to work with is handling violence. Just so happens, I grew up in a really dysfunctional, alcoholic, violent house. If it wasn't for some women mentors, I don't know where I'd be.

So, waiting, paying attention & being patience (not my strong suit!) has really come to fruition. I'm just hoping I meet some fledgling cyclists!