Another year.. Another number.. Another page turns..

[Roadtrip]

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,
Shannon

[spindizzy]

Happy, Happy Birthday Shannon! What a fantastic year you've had. So many accomplishments. You should be so proud of yourself!

[channlluv]

Now that's an inspiring post.

Happy birthday!

[Velocivixen]

Happy Birthday! Thanks for sharing your story. You sound very happy and that's a good way to be.

[PamNY]

Happy birthday, and thanks for sharing the story. Brings a smile.

[VeganBikeChick]

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.

[runningteach]

Happy Birthday! Thanks for sharing. I have a birthday on Monday.