Quick Update

Going to Taco Tuesday tonight at El Torito! What a fun tradition this has become... LOST is also on tonight, and I can't wait to watch this week's episode. Two reasons: 1. The lack-of-footage preview makes me uber curious as to what is going to happen. I also saw a clip of a Lostie at some Hollywood event saying that this episode's setting is one we've never seen before. 2. Just read an amazing article relating LOST to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. Tyler said he'd bring me his copy of The Annotated Alice, so I'm going to start reading that right away.

I have a few things I'd like to blog about later (homemade pizza making experience, Tahoe trip, current local/community news)... just need to find some time!

To Do List and a shout-out

1. Gym
2. Shower
3. Eat yummy crepes!! Manu is cooking tonight :)
4. Catch up on blog posts
5. Catch up on shows I've missed (MIOBI, Greek, Vampire Diaries, etc) - NOT ENOUGH TIME!
6. Clean my room
7. Possibly make cupcakes? Carrot, banana, or oreo? This would require a trip to SAFEWAY!!!! Do I want to drive and spend $$ today?
8. Read!!

Just wanted to quickly congratulate my sister for doing so well last weekend (her solo placed 6th!) at the Homestead dance competition. I'm so proud of her!!! I can't wait until I go see the competition at Monte Vista HS. Any PHS dance team alums want to come with? (I'll check to see what day it is and update later)

Meet My Bicycle

A few months ago I decided that I wanted to get a road bike. When passing by a bicyclist, my heart skips a beat and I tear up. Okay - so maybe I'm exaggerating a liiiiittle bit. I want a bike that I can take everywhere. I want to join a bicycling club down in Monterey and ride Saturday and Sunday mornings with people who know what they are doing! I also want to give Beatrice (my car) a break, and ride a bike to work. I have heard of some people who make New Year's Resolutions to ride EVERYWHERE. I don't know if I am that ambitious. Maybe I could pull off biking 4 of 5 days a week? Or maybe have five freebies a month to drive?

Monterey, PG, & Seaside (8.4, 2.9, 8.8 square miles, respectively) are my new backyard, and there is no better way to check it all out than on bicycle. I am currently reading David Byrne's Bicycle Diaries and he points out the fact that when you limit yourself to a car, you are at the mercy of urban planners. They build major roads and highways on the edge of town, forcing drivers to stay on the fringe. With my bike I want to discover cute new places to eat (and drink)... So Green!