I took my first bike ride of the summer this morning around 7:30 a.m. and I loved every minute of it. I didn’t want to ride for too long because I didn’t want to kill myself on the first day. I want to go riding at least once a day. Cruising around Providence in the morning was actually more pleasant than I’d imagined. There wasn’t a ton of traffic, people were out sweeping their storefronts, hanging flags, drinking coffee and reading… it was storybook-like. I rode up to the bank to deposit money to pay bills, then over to Seven Stars to get a coffee, then down to the south side of town near the park, and then back up and around to my house. I think it works out to be about 2-3 miles. I’m going to try for 5 tomorrow and gradually work my way up to longer rides.

When I came home I set right into working on finances and calculating this month’s bills, payments, etc. I have to say, and I know everyone is saying it, this economy is awful and getting worse by the second. Granted I make halfway decent money but in no means am I breaking any records. When all is said and done after bills, I’m barely getting by. I applied for a bunch of part-time jobs but no one is hiring due to the economic climate, so I’ve just been watching where my money goes. That being said, the bike purchase was an extra but necessary one. I’ve been wanting a means of fun exercising (I hate going to the gym) as well as a way to get local errands done without using my car. Sure, I could walk but biking is faster and more fun - plus you burn more calories that way.

I’m actually a little proud that I have been living as well as I have without spending a lot of money. In the past couple of weeks I have spent more than I normally do but only to purchase things that were necessary. For example, I had to buy a new pet carrier. The one I have has a hole in the mesh and neither Claudio or Sebastian fit in it. I found one on eBay for $8.99, it should be here right before their vet visits next week.

Not much else to report I guess? Working, reading, riding, relaxing, and enjoying the summer. Yay.