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Happy, Happy Birthday Shannon! What a fantastic year you've had. So many accomplishments. You should be so proud of yourself!
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06-02-2011, 06:18 PM #1
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Another year.. Another number.. Another page turns..
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Tomorrow I turn thirty six years old. Just about a year ago I bought my first bike after looking at my life and realizing I needed change.
Wow, I didn't know just how much change would find me in these twelve months.
Thirty pounds from my hips and back-side were cast aside and "lost" along the road somewhere.
I found a new job, that while a tad more stressful, is more responsibility and infinatly more rewarding then where I was before.
I rode my first five mile, ten mile, and even twenty mile rides.
Also rode my first group ride just a few short weeks ago. I felt limited (scared) of the road and stuck to bike paths, but have challenged myself and road six miles on busy city streets, while scanning the road for danger and staying out of the door zone, feeling more at ease with every mile!
Lastly, but most rewarding, I found these lovely women (and guy) for support and guidience along the way.
Thanks for perhaps the best year of my life,
ShannonStarbucks.. did someone say Starbucks?!?!
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06-02-2011, 07:11 PM #2
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"You can't get what you want till you know what you want." Joe Jackson
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06-02-2011, 09:12 PM #3
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Now that's an inspiring post.
Happy birthday!Getting in touch with my inner try-athlete.
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06-02-2011, 09:30 PM #4
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Happy Birthday! Thanks for sharing your story. You sound very happy and that's a good way to be.
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06-02-2011, 10:13 PM #5
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Happy birthday, and thanks for sharing the story. Brings a smile.
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06-02-2011, 10:16 PM #6
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Happy Happy Birthday to you, Shannon. What a great post. I, too, am 35 and at a crossroads in my life. I've picked up my bike and hopefully the rest will fall into place. So glad to hear what a wonderful year you've had and wishing you many many more.
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06-03-2011, 04:10 AM #7
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Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful day and an even better ride
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06-03-2011, 04:45 AM #8
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How wonderful for you, Shannon. Hope you have a wonderful birthday and an even better year ahead. Maybe there's a century in your future
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06-03-2011, 05:06 AM #9
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Happy birthday Shannon. I'm glad you found TE, too!
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06-03-2011, 05:42 AM #10
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Happy Birthday, Shannon! I had a similar feeling when I turned 37 (the year after I started cycling). I remember having the same feeling--that I'd just had one of my better years, thanks to my bike and all the positive change it brought to my life. I hope you have many happy miles ahead of you this coming year.
Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.
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06-03-2011, 05:46 AM #11
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Nice post! Happy Birthday! You have made some excellent choices! Keep it up!
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06-03-2011, 06:05 AM #12
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your post made me feel such happiness for you! Congrats, Shannon, on one of the best years ever! Here's to many, many more!!
And Happy Birthday!
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06-03-2011, 06:35 AM #13
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What a fabulous way to celebrate a new year! May you have as many accomplishments in 2011. Happy birthday, Shannon.
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06-03-2011, 06:44 AM #14
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Happy birthday, Shannon!
(Are we ever going to get that coffee worked out? )
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06-03-2011, 08:30 AM #15
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Happy Birthday! I'm sure that the next year will be just as wonder-full for you
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