Oh my! After 7mos of driving 52 miles one way to my job my wishes have come true and today I started a new job 9 miles from home and I just finished my first commute. Oh, how I have been waiting for this opportunity and it felt so good to wake up and jump on my steed and pedal to work...The looks of reverence from my co-workers and questions like, "How old are you?" "Do you ride your bicycle in the rain?" "Where do you live?" . Although some understood and congratulated me for "helping the environment and traffic."

So, fellow commuters I raise a glass to you all and am proud to say I am one of you.

(Now we'll see how I do on a rainy cold morning )