Chapter 1: Biking

So, I haven’t written in a long time.

I haven’t biked in a long time either.

Both of those things, I did today.

Last year, sometime in the spring, I got home from school but didn’t want to do my homework right away. So on a whim, I grabbed my MP3 player, and went on a bike ride. I rode for about half an hour. Being my first real exercise since fall, it was exhausting.

But it was exhilarating. I biked every day after school and most days in the summer until I left for Europe.

Around my neighborhood, there is a large network of parks and trails that twist and turn and are never boring. They pass through a wide range of terrain and present interesting paths through the area. You should come over to Maple Grove sometime; there is a lot to see.

As I bike and listen to my music, an adventure is happening in my head. I could be imagining a real adventure unfolding in front of me. I could be on a race against time, trying to reach a certain spot before the song I’m listening is done. I could be scheming about some sort of shenanigans for some other day. I could be trying to sort out my thoughts, with the cool breeze to refresh my brain.

Exercise awakens your senses and helps you think more clearly. I biked to school on the last day, and I felt so much more awake and alert. I plan to bike to school more often.

Wind, Adventure, and Freedom

Ian

PS. This time, my thoughts drifted to an imagined JRock cover band, but next time I may think of more to write. I think this is more of a warm up; there will be more words for you in the future.

PPS. Phew! I made it! One day more, and it would have been a month without posting...