Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Hot Wheels!!!

For those who are interested. Two weeks ago my mom, brother and I went to the south of Holland, Limburg, to get a bike for me. Most people in Holland ride a bike to school, work, the stores, the park... everywhere. I used to bike well when I was a child, but after TM I more or less chickened out of it, afraid I would fall. But last year a good friend of mine really encouraged me to go bike, and I went with my dad to the forest and after a little while I realized that I could still bike quite ok. I never tired it in the city because my legs are not strong enough to stop a normal bicycle in a normal way... don't know how else to word it... you'd have to see me to get it. But... I found a Three-wheeler online (I refuse to call it a tricycle), for a good price and decided to go for it! My lovely family is and has always been so supportive of me and both my mom and brother went all the way down there with me, and my little brother managed to get the bike on 3 trains, a bus, and then he biked home with me on the back! =) Now let me tell you... it might look easy and simple to ride... but I assure you it is neither. It is not at all like riding a normal bike. You should come try it just for fun. When I first tried I almost ran right into a car, and then a tree trying to avoid the car... my brother... he did worse. But, now I feel a bit more comfortable with it and once I'm really good at it I would like to bike to work. It is getting kind of cold over here... but we'll see.

Here it is! This was at the airport where we were waiting for a bus. Please excuse the model; he's lovely and I do love him and all but he gets all adolescent and cranky/cool when it comes to pictures. Kids...

It's not a big bike so it's just perfect for me! As you can see, you can also sit on it while it's still and... NOT fall!!! (btw) C.D. I hope you don't mind I posted some pictures of you without asking you first... :s

I feel like this is truly a great blessing for me, and I'm also very thankful to God for the kind of family I have and all my caring friends that are always trying to find a way to encourage me and see me do well. THANK YOU!

1 comment:

Jimena said...

I think I'll pass on the steamers, but I definitely need a bell so people get out of my way. About the helmet: no way man, I'm way too cool for that!

Ok, now to answer that responsibly, yes, a helmet is a good idea, but you know what? nobody wears helmets in Holland. Only like some kids and foreigners... but I will be careful and will probably even get one... I'll let you know if kids start throwing stones at me... I should probably wear a hood over it. Thanks for the comment.

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