Iceland is Coming Together and My Ass is doing better, thank you
Written 2/3/2024.
Prepping for Puerto Rico. I wake up at 2:30 am to catch a 5:30 am flight. I could leave a little later, but want to build in some “oh shit” time. Clothes are everywhere and lists abound. It will be fun, but I want to make sure I take what I need for a whole week. Prepping also included scheduling posts out until I get back. I fully expect to continue to be online and handle these in the evening, but wanted to be on the safe side.
Beyond that, today was a nice day. Waking up too late and rushing to get up to visit my parents in the morning. Our time was spend mostly chatting. I focused on being present for both parents and engaging my dad in conversation. It’s hard for him to focus and remember much anymore, but I love him for trying.
From there it was off to the store to buy sunscreen for the trip. Then home, lunch, and a luxurious nap.
Once up, I texted another friend about Iceland and he’s checking his schedule. I haven’t heard back from my friend in Hong Kong yet. She’s be a lot of fun as I haven’t seen her for over a decade.
Visited a former neighbor who also rides. I rode over so he could check out my bike. It was nice catching up and we’ll ride together soon. It will be fun. I continued riding for about 90 minutes. It really is good for mental health. BTW, gas mileage is averaging about 33 miles per gallon. As I ride longer distances, this will become important to know.
Finally, after the discomfort of yesterday, things are feeling better, but my ass is still bright red. Usually burns turn into tans with me, but we’ll see how this plays out. Right now, people would laugh at my backside if they saw it.