The heartache of divorcing your bike shop

[cylegoddess]

You know, I got into cycling thru my BF. I was in heartbreak over my relationship. I knew he was nice but I knew I needed to wait , so ...I got into cycling.
I used the bike to get over bad chronic illness.
This is what I learnt;
You may be lonely riding, but no one can take away what riding does for you. As it was said to me, its hard but YOU ARE ON YOUR BIKE!
Many elite riders, have rode better for hardships and such. No comfort but it may be nice, maybe if you go in some races ( easy if you haven't done any) - and do it for YOU.
You had good times together. That was good.Now, the times are for you again.
I have learnt , riding alone( often while incredibly ill and no one much cared) - that we are our own heroes but not everyone understands we don't need to suffer , to do this. So they hurt us, because they are afraid. Dont be. Just Be.
When you do meet that someone, who is like you - I promise you, it is so good. Even if you have to wait a long time. And it wont hurt. Even when its hard.

[cylegoddess]

When I said to the BF, who lives across country - are you going to be ok without me

He said, yeah.I will. I have a bike.

[Ered_Lithui]

Just wanted to add my e-hugs.

I love the idea of getting new streamers in a different color scheme. Since it's December, maybe you could use a bunch of those silver "icicles" for a seasonal twist. (Though they may be a wee bit fragile.)

I'm sorry for what you're going through. I'm rooting for you!

[Mr. Bloom]

TJ, you know we love you!

Here's something new to replace the streamers...your favorite cookies!

I still endorse the idea of different colored streamers...BUT, you could change your team name to "Cookies" or "Chips"

[channlluv]

Or "Dadgum-what-was-that-blur-that-streaked-by-so-fast-we-couldn't-see-who-it-was?"

Okay, maybe different colored streamers is the way to go. Got anything in hot pink, or pretty silver? Silver is a goddess color. I've always loved it.

More hugs.

Roxy