After having lots of car troubles we finally decided it was time to invest in a new vehicle. After much research, planning, saving, etc., we purchased our first very own NEW vehicle. We puchased a 2009 Ford Focus pictured here (not actual vehicle...Gainesville scenery is not that cool). And we absolutely love it!!!! Yes, we now have a monthly car payment but we also have a reliable vehicle.
I had the pleasure of driving our new car to work for a couple of months and then got that priviledge taken away. Because Logan works for the local Cable company he has been able to drive his van to and from work. Now that Logan is back in school and still working, he doesn't have time to take the bus to and from school and still get to work in a timely fashion. So, he was taking me to work in the morning and I was having to bum a ride home from co-workers. I hate bumming off of people, so I decided to purchase a bike!
I was actually excited about my 6 mile commute, and then the rains came before I could even start. Gainesville didn't see the Sun for 5 days! I was finally able to start my commute yesterday. Yesterday morning seemed like a piece of cake. I actually had a co-worker who was riding with me. We were so pumped up and ready to go. I didn't think it but I am in a lot better shape than she is. I had to stop 6 times in order to not leave her behind. Each time I turned around, she was stopped 1/4 mile behind me. By the time we got to work, she had quit and arranged a ride home for both her and I. I refused the ride home, rode my bike, and actually beat her to my house (which was where her car was parked). It might have killed me to go so fast, but I was very proud with myself. After the bike ride to work this morning, I realized I need a new seat, or at least a cushion! Other than the literal "pain in the butt", I am glad I have the opportunity to get fit, not be inconvenient to anyone, and most importantly, save $$$ on gas!
I was actually excited about my 6 mile commute, and then the rains came before I could even start. Gainesville didn't see the Sun for 5 days! I was finally able to start my commute yesterday. Yesterday morning seemed like a piece of cake. I actually had a co-worker who was riding with me. We were so pumped up and ready to go. I didn't think it but I am in a lot better shape than she is. I had to stop 6 times in order to not leave her behind. Each time I turned around, she was stopped 1/4 mile behind me. By the time we got to work, she had quit and arranged a ride home for both her and I. I refused the ride home, rode my bike, and actually beat her to my house (which was where her car was parked). It might have killed me to go so fast, but I was very proud with myself. After the bike ride to work this morning, I realized I need a new seat, or at least a cushion! Other than the literal "pain in the butt", I am glad I have the opportunity to get fit, not be inconvenient to anyone, and most importantly, save $$$ on gas! 
