Did You Know I Got a New Bike?

Did you know I got a new bike?

My old bike was about 13 years old. I have had continuous problems with the gears. And every time I ride it, I got grease from the chain on my legs and clothes. And it was heavy and slow.

We went to the bike shop on Friday. I looked at road bikes, but they start at about $1000, too much for me! When the guy looked at my old bike, he showed me a cross between a mountain bike and a road bike. Kind of like a road bike with straight handle bars.

I love it! It's shiny and red. It was half the price. He let me take it for a test ride! I came home with this:



It's much lighter and faster than my old bike. I had smaller tires put on it for an even faster ride. I did buy CO2 and an inflate kit, just in case !

Did You Know It's Time for Back to School Shopping?

Did you know it's time for back to school shopping?

School starts here in two weeks. I am in no way ready! My mom gave the kids some money so they could go buy whatever they want. They were thrilled! I took them clothes shopping. This is the first time I have taken my daughter to the "juniors" section. We still had a hard time finding pants and/or jeans for her. She did find one pair of pants in a size 1 that she loved. I have never, ever worn a size 1! Not even if I took a diet pill!! When I was her age I weighed as much as I did when I graduated high school!

Did You Know Today is an Auspicious Day?

Did you know today is an auspicious day?

I was hearing about today's lucky day (08/08/08)on the news this morning. Many of the things they were saying clicked my brain!

The number eight is a lucky number for the Chinese because the way you say "eight" in Chinese sounds like the way you say "prosperity" so the number has come to be lucky for them. I have eaten in restaurants called 888 in both Singapore and here in Texas. Now I know why that is such a good name for their establishments!

So today seemed the perfect day to begin the Olympics in Beijing. I know many athletes will be hoping that this auspicious date will bring luck to them!

Let the games begin!

Did You Know I Love to Watch the Olympics?

Did you know I love to watch the Olympics?

Starting today, I will be transported to Beijing and the Olympic games. We always like to tune in to see what the athletes have accomplished. I am sure this year will be no different. I love seeing the different events and the performance of these athletes. I bet some folks are even going out to get new plasma TVs and even a TV wall mount just for the momentous occasion! If I can't be there in person, I at least want to see all the action on TV.

Did You Know I Have Been Asked to Write More Paid Reviews?

Did you know I have been asked to write more paid reviews?

I just found out that I am eligible to write five more homeschool reviews for pay! I am really excited about this. They are asking that if possible, the reviews be over products that have five or less reviews already written. I found several from which I can choose. The only problem is that I have not used some of these products in a few years. I will have to think back about my experience with them to see if I can come up with a fair reivew of 300 words! Hopefully I can get five done in the week I am alloted!!

Did You Know I Have Taken Diet Pills in the Past?

Did you know I have taken diet pills in the past?

I guess many women have. And I have tried an assortment of them. That was back in my "younger" and even skinnier days. Even though diet pills may help to suppress your appetite or to increase your metabolism, they really are not very effective without a proper diet and exercise. I guess it takes age and experience to face that there really is no miracle diet pill...

Did You Know I Learned to Change My Bicycle Tire Today?

Did you know I learned to change my bicycle tire today?

My husband almost never goes with me on my long work out on Saturdays. Last night we decided it would be fun to go together, so we both got up early and headed out to the pool. We cycled there and back. On the way back, I got a flat rear tire. This has never happened to me before and I was really glad my husband was with me.

He had already prepped my bike with a spare tube, tire tools and a hand pump. He showed me how to get the tire off the bike, how to get the tire off the rim, take out the tube and replace it and get the tire back on the rim. Then we tried to pump it up. That hand pump just would not get the job done. After several minutes with no seeming effect, he looked and found he had some CO2. At this point another cyclist stopped to help us. (Thank You!) He had used the CO2 before and stayed to see how we did with it. It worked and got my tire nearly half full of air, enough to get us home. (At this point a group of cyclists rode by and called out to see if we needed help. Thank you to ya'll too!)

I replaced the wheel on the bike and we headed back home. This was a really good experience for me and I am so glad it happened when my husband just happened to be along! (THANKS!)