Nice! I'm coming up on my one year anniversary, too, and couldn't agree more with the following:
Originally Posted by Standalone
One of the best things I've ever done for myself, and much of the credit goes to this fine community and all the helpful folks and the vast store of information, consensus, and debate.
I'd ridden here and there before - purely recreationally. Finally got a new bike again last year (having had one stolen a few years prior), and quickly realized I could ride to work. Commuting's been my gateway drug of sorts for me. It's helped me realize the full utility of bikes. I'm considering a career change to urban planning as a result w/ the hope of helping to improve cycling infrastructure. I day dream about upgrading to a Surly LHT for my commute bike and doing some touring, too. Ahhh, bikes. Gotta love em!