Monthly Archives: June 2016

I have time to kill this morning and you are most likely still asleep, so this will be a longer-than-normal post. You have all weekend to read it. 😀 I Have Packed Too Much Shocker! I am looking at today’s … Continue reading →

And at 14:25 German Time I have finally found internet, really slow internet. This is from my hotel, with a super small room and a view of a housing construction site across the street; I am here one night… Trust … Continue reading →

I am uncertain that I have packed everything that I really need for this trip, but am about to throw up my hands and quit worrying about it. One slight change in plans was the pedals I am bringing along; … Continue reading →

I have so much to do before I head to the airport tomorrow. It’s as if I had no idea that this was coming, or probably more accurately, that I booked this trip so long ago it crept up on … Continue reading →

It started sometime on Friday, a persistent itch on the small of my back, where a tramp stamp would be if I were a tattoo pioneer. By Saturday morning the itching spread to the back of my legs, causing me … Continue reading →

Friday! Thank God it’s Fri-day! Rest day! Thank God it’s a Rest Day! What Little Difference A Day Makes Last night I went out for my “Redemption” Ride. Against ITP-Reader Steve’s advice I decided to tackle the beast that caused … Continue reading →

As days go yesterday was not one of my finest. I had difficulty with the lunchtime crossword competition and at one point my mind just shut down and I quit. My work project was no help in lifting my spirits, … Continue reading →

Seriously WordPress? This is the second time I’ve used the title “85”? Oh well, I know that this is the first time I’ve used “85” in this context — I scored an 85 on my German A2 Exam. In order … Continue reading →

It didn’t matter that the rain threatened to cancel last night’s ride, nor that my nether regions were pained and in little condition to remount the bicycle saddle, for I must have subconsciously decided not to ride last night. It … Continue reading →

I’m feeling worse this morning than I did at the end of yesterday’s bike ride. I’m hoping that it’s just the reaction from being slumped over handlebars for over eight hours this weekend combined with not sleeping well last night. … Continue reading →