Week One: Crap Week; Week Two:????

Submitted by kgronfield on Mon, 06/08/2009 - 10:22

Well, last week was a challenge for real.   All told I put 57.75 miles on.  So, I am on track to stay under my limit.  Of course, I didn't go across town at all.  I discovered that the transit system here deserves its shoddy reputation.  I dealt with sparse schedules and a routes that had changed.

I biked a LOT.

I'm hoping this is the week where I become a pro.  Where everything falls into place and I discover that, once you get the hang of it, the bus system works great!

Maybe this week, on the rare occasion that I get into my car I won't hug the steering wheel and cry out, "Freedom!  My car is freedom!"

A girl can dream.

P.S. My boyfriend wants to go to the beach this evening.  So romantic, but it is 20 MILES AWAY!!!!!! yikes. 

Comments

Yes, I definitely feel that

by Noren Caliva - 06/08/2009 - 10:37
Yes, I definitely feel that same driving anxiety when my boyfriend and I make plans! Since my boyfriend is also taking the challenge, I've noticed that we've been working harder to find more local activities or stuff to do along a transit line. Maybe he should join the challenge too! =)

You can do it! I love your

by Shannon T - 06/08/2009 - 12:49
You can do it! I love your photo of AIDS Ride success - I don't think I had the strength to lift my bike overhead when I finished =) Keep up the good fight and I agree, get that man signed up to be car-free!

I loved your very honest

by Marta - 06/08/2009 - 15:49

I loved your very honest comment about your car... and it makes me think about while we are choosing to take on this challenge, for many people for whom driving a car isn't a choice. If you can't afford a car in the first place, public transportation isn't something noble - it's a lifeline to being able to make a living, get an education, get to the doctor... But that's part of my inspiration, too. When more of us taking public transportation and demand better walking and biking options, everyone from every background benefits. Everyone deserves to be able to meet their needs and improve their lives without necessarily having a car!

Keep up the awesome, funny, honest posts and inspiration!