A happily married woman

Something "clicked" this weekend. I don't know what it was really, or if it was anything at all. We spent the weekend riding and eating and sleeping and hanging out with our small hound---just like we always do. I have no "big thing" to write about. And nothing changed. But I woke up a very happily married girl today.

(Complete change of subject) Anyway...there is a mountain bike race coming up at the end of August. The start is like 100 meters from where we had our wedding ceremony. Yes, it's the Camden Classic! Mike has only participated in two mountain bike races in his whole life. This will be number 3. Woo hoo! He'll be riding his "Classic" Voo Doo and the Scrapper and I will hopefully be situated atop one of the steeper climbs for some good "look of suffering" photo opportunities.

It's funny. Just having something to train for has changed things. Mike loves a physical challenge. The whole preparation process, which some might find tedious and certainly strenuous is almost what he loves best. There is also a road ride before the race and since our bike shop is sponsoring the event, I'll be doing that. Fun fun fun!

Later on (the same day as the race) in the late afternoon/evening, the city of Marshall is putting on it's annual "Sounds of Summer". Kansas (the band) is providing the musical entertainment. "Dust in the Wind" Appropriate for around here. Every day on my bike rides, I get blown all over the road like a fleck of dust in the gale force winds of the Prairie.

It's supposed to heat up nicely today, and I don't have to work, so I am off to ride. Happy Monday!