At some point in the last six months, I went full granola. This morning, at six AM, I was seen preparing for a mountain bike ride in the rain. This involved making a hearty vegan breakfast, donning clothing made by Patagonia and Cotopaxi purchased at REI, and filling a Camelbak backpack with filtered water and packing it with a banana, a Kind bar, and a first aid kit. I drove to the trail in a Subaru with a hitch-mounted bike rack, and I measured my progress with a smart watch and a phone app. I took a lot of selfies of me in my bike helmet, because I don’t recognize myself.
Even in the time I’ve been reading/following you, I’ve noticed the change. Honestly the 6 am bike ride still strikes me as overdoing this happiness thing a little -- I’m still stuck on a slightly grungier/grumpier 8-9 am out-the-door time -- but it’s awesome that it works for you. 😁
After driving a new rental for four days, getting back behind the wheel of my '99 hooptie makes me a little wistful for a new ride. But that is years away for me, I think, if ever. A friend of mine has a Subaru Crosstek or whatever they're called and I like it.
Even in the time I’ve been reading/following you, I’ve noticed the change. Honestly the 6 am bike ride still strikes me as overdoing this happiness thing a little -- I’m still stuck on a slightly grungier/grumpier 8-9 am out-the-door time -- but it’s awesome that it works for you. 😁
After driving a new rental for four days, getting back behind the wheel of my '99 hooptie makes me a little wistful for a new ride. But that is years away for me, I think, if ever. A friend of mine has a Subaru Crosstek or whatever they're called and I like it.
You've out-granola'd me by far.
Congrats! You seem happy.
Is it bad that, damn, after reading this I want to go out for a big fat burger?