multiple sources

Last week I did a little research about the amount of CO2 I am going to keep out of the atmosphere by biking instead of driving. I was a little skeptical about my internet findings, but another source corroborated the numbers. Hopefully they're not just sharing mistakes! Since it's from the EPA, I am choosing to trust these numbers are correct.

So, this being my 3rd ride, I've avoided emitting 0.0226227 tons of CO2!

Plus BONUS POINTS! I went on a 2-mile lunch run for me & a coworker. Add .0007616 to the mix!

0.0233843 tons of CO2

also, umm obviously this post is still a draft but i am publish-happy!

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/Feg/findacar.htm

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/compx2008f.jsp?year=1993&make=Honda&model=Accord&hiddenField=Findacar

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ind_calculator2.html#c=transportation&p=reduceOnTheRoad&m=calc_currentEmissions


1 day : 19.8 miles : 0.0075409 tons CO2

two in a row

Yesterday I was thinking that perhaps I should wait until Monday before riding to work again, you know, let my body rest or something. But last night when Andy asked if I would be riding again today my immediate response was "yes." So there you go, I'm diggin' it.

Plus I saw the funniest thing at Twin Lakes beach!


I get a kick out of other people's stupidity. But I am realistic enough to know that coulda been my mistake, too. :)

Senses:
mmmm bakery smells!
more seagull music.

Observations:
Could Capitola look any more beautiful? With the sunrise to the right, and a few people enjoying the quiet morning, and just so much water!

Wishlist:
Riding gloves. My knuckles + cold wind = whooey

yes, i'm bragging

View from the bike commute! Love it.

in the beginning

I did my first real ride today! I was amped when I got to work in 1 hr 10 min!

Surprises:
1. I thought I would get my blood flowing enough that I would be warm in a tee for the rest of the day. Wrong! The cold wasn't unbearable during the ride, but it was definitely enough to cancel out any blood-warming I had done. Office + cold - sweater = brrrr!
2. I didn't pack a lunch or snacks, and the ride made me really hungry!

On the way home, I kept a leisurely pace & just really enjoyed flowing through all the sea-side neighborhoods. I heard lovely seagull music!

come on and take a free ride

I took the cruiser out yesterday and was successful!
I mean, really, what was going to happen? I don't think I ever envisioned myself not making it.

So this was more of an opportunity to see how much time I was going to need to make it to work on time, and test the route--which I highly recommend to anyone about to start bike-commuting. I gained a lot of insight in those 2+ hours that came in very useful for planning the real deal. Definitely had to rethink my route due to a nasty hill. I'm talking 25% grade. Gaining 144 ft in 0.3 miles. Even if I had gears that would not be going down!

So now I am ready to begin my bike to work escapades. It will be 9.9 miles each way, but I get to see the beautiful coastline for most of the way & now I am finally gonna get some exercise.

Happy Anniversary!

It has been 3 years to the day since you and I joined forces, my dear Personal Blog.
What shall we do to celebrate?

Pickle Sickle Bob

www.picklesickle.com

This is what happens when you get bored. And hot. But don't want to get fat.
At least that's what they say.

I have a photographic memory. See?

brokey broke

good times...

old 'nudey

haircut! que corto!

stupid new blogger wont post my pikkytures

4:24 of awesome hilarity

"Vans" by the Wolfpack + this flashback.

"this is what happens when i get hungry!"

hooray for good times yesterday/today. i love how inviting stephanie for food somewhere turned into an eleven person extravaganza at acapulco. with amazing delicious food. followed by clips of karate dog at the big house ("i'm so angry at this movie!"). followed by a chill-out sesh at erik's, where i stole a cigarette from his girlfriend (sorry, ashley... but only a little). followed by more karate dog (in my dreams!). no, but really, i was very glad to hang out with the real hang-out-troopers til the wee hours. the only downside is that after staying up talking til five with steve and lieb, i am quite tired, and only a millimeter closer to finishing my multitude of assignments. crap. (but good crap). i love you allllllllll.
oh, and i got to ride the bus with brian today at 7:30. that was fun. 'cause i was falling asleep standing up.

i should be sleeping

my ten-page law and policy essay is not at the forefront of my mind.
how far behind i am in my independent study is not at the forefront of my mind.
the fact that i still haven't gotten a hang of chiaroscuro yet is not at the forefront of my mind.
rather....
what would be appropriate attire to the 90's party this sunday?
when will i make time to go to safeway to stock up for the barbeque?
how awesome will our last issue of the year be?
[that last one was a rhetorical question. if you must know, the answer is "very."]

oh - before i forget...

I need to start compiling the list of greatest softball moments for each week.
In my opinion....
Week 1 - April 21st:
- Erik Hellen's crazy-wild dinger. Short-shorts. Short shirt. And a mad fury when it comes to hitting that ball.
Week 2 - April 28th:
- The intense game of five-man-pickle involving Dan and Sam. As if regular old pickle weren't enough to get you outta your seat and screaming your ass off, both Dan AND Sam had to get in on it, complete with falling, sliding, and cries of victory when Sam finally made it home and Dan was safe on third.
I think there should also be moments of honorable mention on this list... Any suggestions?