i spent so much time training for this last race by riding the country roads out by our house. we live on the outskirts of town, just on the border of the country, and i can literally go out and ride for 25 miles, and see maybe 5 cars. however, i do see other cyclists, horse farms, old schoolhouses converted into homes, tons of animals and butterflys, corn fields, beautiful flowers, etc.
i learned something new about myself while on these excursions. i've always thought of myself as the city dweller type, but on these rides, i cought myself envying the people that live in the old homes with the big lots, tons of space to play outside, and quiet. it was so peaceful, i've been longing to get out out of this neighborhood with the cars rolling by with loud music 24/7, and the goshdarn barking dogs next door. i am so sick of the noise!!! yes, im converting to a country girl. can you believe it?
by the end of the day, i am so overstimulated from all the noise coming out of my children, neighborhood, dogs, neighbors, music, aaahhhhhhhh! my ears literally hurt and im irritable.
wouldn't it be lovely to be able to build a house where you want with the materials you want, without having to ask approval of your neighborhood commitee? im ready to start building exactly what russ and i want!
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oh nattie you just made me miss norfolk all over again. i miss all of those things! i miss walking down my lane and going for a run where each corner to corner is a mile. i miss jumping on a trampoline in our huge "yard" feeling like you are floating in the great wide open. i miss the fire pit in the trees, the tire swing, hardly mowing b/c who cares? and sometimes, i miss that feeling of being just us, with no friends knocking on our door every five minutes.
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