Rollin' on 20s

So today I bought a bike.  I didn’t think I’d get this bike so soon.  We’d been talking about it, but when Dave lost his job I put it out of my mind.  Then he got another job a week later- not a job that he loves, but a job- and so the financial strain I was preparing for didn’t really happen.

And when he got his final paycheck from his last job we expected one week’s pay, but it was that PLUS all his unused vacation time.  Which was much more than the cost of one of these:So I asked him if he minded using his extra money on a bike for me.  He said, “First of all, you NEVER have to ask me about spending money on a bike.  Second of all, it’s better for your back.”

“And third of all, it means you get a Bianchi.”

I think he’s excited about it.

Me too.  I had to order my new bike today so I don’t actually have it in my possession.  But I’m looking forward to commuting more- to yoga, the grocery store, the library, etc.  Maybe I’ll get a bell and a basket. (And your little dog, too.)

I didn’t like to commute on Queen Frostine (the name that I don’t think Dave will continue to use) because, man, I didn’t like to leave her anywhere.  But this is easy to lock up (folded!) and more easily replaced if stolen.  (Costs about what an iPhone costs.)  Oh, and I have a kickstand!!

As much as I love my Civic, I’ll hopefully be only filling her up once a month . . .

Any ideas for names for the Dahon?  The color is “Denim,” if that’s any inspiration.