Hello, friends!
Friends, I have some really bad news... sometime between 2-6pm on Wednesday, Sulu was stolen... I don't know where he is but I really want him back. Here's what happened:
Our story actually starts on Tuesday. The plan was for me hang out with a student @ 5, go to dinner with some other students @ 6, and then have another meeting with students @ 7. It was going to be a tight fit but I was going to make it!
Well, maybe not. =0). My 5pm was a 30 second ride from my house so I biked there with the intention of biking downtown to my 6 then back up home for my 7. The thing was that I was meeting with a female student and my rule is that if I am meeting with a female student, we are either meeting in a public space or all the doors in the room are open. I thought her roommate was going to be there but it turned out that she wasn't. It was 95 degrees outside so instead of overworking her air conditioning, we decided to walk back to my place.
After that, time just got in the way. I wanted to leave right away so I left Sulu on the front porch and didn't lock it so I could just rock and roll. My 5pm ran a little long and my 6pm actually got canceled but I had to pick up a student for the 7pm, which means that Sulu was left on the porch for a few hours. Thankfully, no one took him during that time. Unfortunately, it also means that I completely forgot that he was on the porch and not in the garage like normal.
What we know is that Megan and I both saw Sulu @ 11am when we left the house. What is unclear is if we was still there when we returned. I think he was but I can't say for sure. What I can say for sure is that at 5:45 I left for Wednesday Night Large Group. I realized I forgot something at home so I returned @ 5:48. When I rolled back up to the house, I saw my bike lock on the ground alongside my helmet. Sulu was nowhere to be found.
I have filed the police report and am hopeful that he will be returned. But until then, I am not sure what is going to happen with me riding to campus and what is going to happen to this blog.
Honestly, I'm not sure what bothers me more. On the one hand, I am pissed because someone stole my bike. Every time this happens (I've had 3 bikes stolen now, one twice), it sucks. On the other hand, I am pissed at myself for not locking up Sulu. It would have been so simple but I just blew it. The blame is on me as much as it is on the jerk who took him.
One last piece that really bothers me is that I really wanted to finish this blog. This blog has been so much fun to write and it's been really motivating too. I hope and pray that the bike is recovered.
Anyway, happy biking! Here's hoping you hear from me (and Sulu) again...
~Adam
The story of a guy trying to rationalize the money he spent on his bike and other random thoughts.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
The Great Read Begins Again...
Hello, friends!
Ever since I joined InterVarsity, I've adjusted my calendar so that for me, the new year actually starts on July 1 instead of January 1 to match the InterVarsity fiscal calendar. I know, it's odd of me, but that's how things go.
Because of this every July I set my goals for the year. I talk about what I want to see happen on campus and things like that. One section of my goals is for personal goals, which usually have to do with physical, relational, and mental health. (One of my favorites from a few years ago was when my goal was to "get a girlfriend."). One goal that I've had for the past few years has been to read 30 books, as a way for me to keep myself motivated to read. A few years ago I hit that goal but last year I fell WAY short. Right now, it's already 2 months into the year and I've only read 2 books. Things are not starting well.
As I was thinking back on why I reached the goal the time that I did and I didn't the time that I didn't was that last year I wasn't actually keeping track of my books read (I lost count a few times) and I wasn't actually recalling what I was reading. The year that I totally nailed it was when I blogged (or rather, Facebook posted) about my books. It led to some interesting conversations and motivated me to read more.
So, in an attempt to get back on the horse, I've decided to start blogging about my books again. With any luck, this will lead to more reading. At worse, you'll still get to see my biking stats at the end. =0).
Why this blog and not my other one? Well, honestly, there are two major reasons. One is because of space. So much happens on the other blog that trying to fit some book reviews in there would only make things more crowded. Especially with the new school year and new roles and such, it made more sense to move the reading here.
Added to that, I think I like the idea of pairing physical health with mental (or academic) health. I bike not just because it is more efficient or good for the environment but also because it is good for me. It burns calories and improves my stamina. Biking also lets me focus on other areas of my triathlon training when I go to the gym. Reading is one of those things that keeps me sane. I read how-to books, biographies, fiction, non-fiction, etc., and all of it stimulates my brain and offers a chance to relax a little.
So, while this blog is still about my pursuit of miles and meter money, occasionally you'll see a blurb or two about something that I've read. Don't be alarmed, you're still at the right blog. =0).
Stats:
Distance: 8.98 miles ($.87)
Meters: 4 hours on campus ($4) + 4 hours downtown ($2.40)
Total: $7.27
Grand Total: $381.89
Left to Save: $201.14
I'll see you next time!
~Adam
Ever since I joined InterVarsity, I've adjusted my calendar so that for me, the new year actually starts on July 1 instead of January 1 to match the InterVarsity fiscal calendar. I know, it's odd of me, but that's how things go.
Because of this every July I set my goals for the year. I talk about what I want to see happen on campus and things like that. One section of my goals is for personal goals, which usually have to do with physical, relational, and mental health. (One of my favorites from a few years ago was when my goal was to "get a girlfriend."). One goal that I've had for the past few years has been to read 30 books, as a way for me to keep myself motivated to read. A few years ago I hit that goal but last year I fell WAY short. Right now, it's already 2 months into the year and I've only read 2 books. Things are not starting well.
As I was thinking back on why I reached the goal the time that I did and I didn't the time that I didn't was that last year I wasn't actually keeping track of my books read (I lost count a few times) and I wasn't actually recalling what I was reading. The year that I totally nailed it was when I blogged (or rather, Facebook posted) about my books. It led to some interesting conversations and motivated me to read more.
So, in an attempt to get back on the horse, I've decided to start blogging about my books again. With any luck, this will lead to more reading. At worse, you'll still get to see my biking stats at the end. =0).
Why this blog and not my other one? Well, honestly, there are two major reasons. One is because of space. So much happens on the other blog that trying to fit some book reviews in there would only make things more crowded. Especially with the new school year and new roles and such, it made more sense to move the reading here.
Added to that, I think I like the idea of pairing physical health with mental (or academic) health. I bike not just because it is more efficient or good for the environment but also because it is good for me. It burns calories and improves my stamina. Biking also lets me focus on other areas of my triathlon training when I go to the gym. Reading is one of those things that keeps me sane. I read how-to books, biographies, fiction, non-fiction, etc., and all of it stimulates my brain and offers a chance to relax a little.
So, while this blog is still about my pursuit of miles and meter money, occasionally you'll see a blurb or two about something that I've read. Don't be alarmed, you're still at the right blog. =0).
Stats:
Distance: 8.98 miles ($.87)
Meters: 4 hours on campus ($4) + 4 hours downtown ($2.40)
Total: $7.27
Grand Total: $381.89
Left to Save: $201.14
I'll see you next time!
~Adam
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