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All Packed

Barry confessed this morning that when he had given me the information earlier this week about where we were going 2-3 hours might have been a bit of a stretch. We’ll get there in less than 2 hours because we’re going to…….

Seabeck!

I didn’t even know such a place existed and we’re both guessing that there might only be 1 stop sign and maybe a place to buy milk. We’ve got some new recipes to try out, books to read, shoes to stroll in, boats to float in (for the non-pregnant person in our party), and music to listen to, let the vacation begin!

Seabeck, here we come!

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Come What May

Yesterday was a really, really long day.

I burst into tears after a particular student did something awful – not sure if it was pregnancy induced or just simply heartbreaking.

Crying is something that drains me, maybe I should do it more often so my body doesn’t feel so shocked when it happens.

Yesterday my day ended with Chach, Brian & Barry at The Triple Door listening to Shawn Colvin.

I laughed out loud sitting at our table eating delicious dinner and waiting for the music to start.

Laughing is something that fills me up, maybe I should do it more often so my body doesn’t feel shocked when it happens.

Today is looking less long already.

Either way, with a soy milk hot chocolate in hand, I’m ready to conquer it.

Come what may: laughter or tears.

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January Car Vs Bike

January was a successful month for less driving. By using my new Orca bus pass I was able to cut out my drives to the train station which meant zero solo trips in the car.

The monthly total was 59 miles biking to 0 miles driving. I’m happy with the result, but my bike is starting to show some of the miles.  It’s been two years since a full tune up, and about 5 since any parts have been replaced.  Lately, I’ve been tinkering with it before each ride but the results are mixed.  Time to have a pro look at it.  This morning I dropped it off at Gregg’s Cycles in Alderwood. I’ve always been happy with their work (they were voted Seattle’s best bicycle shop, so I don’t think I’m alone).  Plus, there’s a good chance of getting the bike back in one day. Very nice.

January was also much warmer than December, so there weren’t any new temperature readings to record.  I did grow out the beard, but it hasn’t really been necessary since this is the warmest January I can remember.

Full Challenge Stats

Driving 370.1

Riding 479.7

Low Temperature 18 degrees F

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