Meriel Etain’s blog

You could change the world.

It might not be much better,

But it certainly couldn't hurt.

Jimminy willakers, it is time for an update!

Due to my need for work, I applied a while ago at a new coming gym and to my pleasure, I have been hired in as Operations Manager. *backflips* Which is really nice considering that I am still able to move in October without getting any grief from them over it. They hired me knowing full well that I was leaving. ^____^

My back has been troubling me a great deal as of late. TO the point even, that I missed out on a week's worth of riding! How dreadful indeed.

Hopefully I will get back on track soon. I rode yesterday for an hour and a half, but I still miss it ever so much.

My morning rides during the week are gone now though because of my job at the fitness club. It is a 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. shift Monday through Friday. SO, my rides must be in the evening AND on Saturday and Sunday mornings ^____^.

Well, I am off to see if the ground is dry enough to let my wheels hit it. The storms today were insane.

These are the things that are currently preventig me from having an enjoyable ride.

*grumbles*

You have $100 to spend online in the next hour.  How are you going to spend it?

***** There are some new cycling shoes that I need. ^_^

And sleep.

Because I have been severely deprived as of late and it is seriously making me realize just how much I adore it. *sleeps*

So the past few days/weeks have been very depressing. In so, I have decided to proactively make my life better through choosing to avoid what causes me to feel down. Part of this will mean stepping away from a few 'friends' of mine that cause too much controversy for their own good.

Which means that today is my official day one of feeling better.

Without doubt.

I have a 90 minute morning ride, then I shall plop again to see Le Tour, followed by a grand run and lunch with a dear friend whom I have not seen in months. After this, I shall do some resistance training at the gym with my brother before working at 5:00 until 11:00.

So Friday, I am resting ^_^. But I do have to work from 10-5. *shrugs* That night though...sleep ensues.

I skipped my group ride tonight. I have not been resting enough and today proved it. Not only have I been horribly tired, I have also been feeling dreadfully down.

Without doubt.

I have a 90 minute morning ride, then I shall plop again to see Le Tour, followed by a grand run and lunch with a dear friend whom I have not seen in months. After this, I shall do some resistance training at the gym with my brother before working at 5:00 until 11:00.

So Friday, I am resting ^_^. But I do have to work from 10-5. *shrugs* That night though...sleep ensues.

I skipped my group ride tonight. I have not been resting enough and today proved it. Not only have I been horribly tired, I have also been feeling dreadfully down.

I am absolutely consumed by the coverage. It has been ages since I have watched tv and honestly, for the first time, I do not feel bored by the television. How delightful ^_^

This morning, I went out for two hours prior to plopping down on the floor with a great breakfast and surgically attaching myself to the screen.

Today is going to be a nice day.

Tomorrow shall be better.

Plus, I have an insane amount of excitement held for leaving in December. Finishing my degree in Nevada will be glorious. After that, I think that I am going to go backpacking in Iceland or New Zealand before settling down to set up shop.

I just really desire to leave the U.S. Soon.

We have our ride tonight! I am ecstatic, yet scared. There is always a sense of apprehension to riding with only one other girl in a group of men. I am going to be slaughtered. But hey, I will get stronger.

Work today is driving me crazy already. >.< But I adore my coworkers and shall miss them greatly. I just wish that my top choice for employment will hire me.

Gah, I need work.

And shoes.

And pedals.

And a new pump for my tires.

Time will bring the work, and work will bring the items.

Do men often condescend when the ride with women?