It's funny how somethings have so much sentimental value, but can change by the perception of a person. The material object I talk about is my bicycle. Two years ago, the idea of carrying, riding and investing so much time and love into a bicycle would have never crossed my mind. Today, I find myself so immersed within the bicycle culture that it has become essentially difficult to picture myself outside of it. I ride around in a green Peugeot road bike, use a messenger bag and always make sure I leave my house with my lock and helmet in tow. I find pride in walking up and down stairs with my bike on my back and just ignore all the stares people give me while blasting my iPod a full volume. I have a bicycle playlist that is comprised of the most adrenaline pumping songs in my entire collection. As great as it is to ride a bike, everyone treats it like I've got mental problems. "Aren't you scared to ride in the street with cars?" "No." "Are you sure, because it's really dangerous." I know the risks I place on my life to ride around but I leave that to sit in the back of my mind. The only way I'm going to stop riding is if I get a leg amputated. But the reason I'm writing this is because I miss my bike. Ever since I was hit by a car back in April I have not ridden one single bicycle. My rear wheel is going to be completed soon but I'm hoping sooner rather than later because the streets are calling my name...and they're pronouncing it wrong!
Seeing a friend deal with pain also brings pain to those who are close. A break-up is no easy cure but it is also not impossible. There is nothing that is more important than those who surround a friend in their time of need. I was fortunate of having some of the coolest, badass and hilarious friends at my own side and I know my friend will too. Laughter is a much stronger cure than people. Just ask Smackie the Frog. If you read this, just know we are all here for you.
I love going to concerts and seeing awesome metal bands tear it up (like DevilDriver, who are the best). Well I have an ongoing 7 year wait to see Norma Jean perform live. I'm going to cross my fingers that 2013 will finally be the year that I get to see them. The same also goes for Mastodon. Been listening to them for seven years strong and don't plan on stopping anytime soon.
Yesterday was the start of a new Mexican soccer season. As usual, my best friend Gio and I are playing Liga Fantastica (Fantasy Soccer) on mediotiempo.com as we have been for years. Gio has never beaten me so I plan on continuing this streak. Anyways, yesterday saw Jaguares vs Tigres and the game was depressing to say the least. Tigres played well and won 4-0 but Jaguares just didn't exist. They couldn't defend, attack or shoot. Pretty embarrassing to watch. Tijuana vs Puebla saw Tijuana win by a more narrow 2-0 but with comfortable play. Today has two games that seem to be interesting: Monterrey vs America and Morelia vs Cruz Azul. I'm hoping both America and Morelia lose. The games were too close to bet on in Liga Fantastica so I only got Pavone from Cruz Azul. We'll see what the final result is.
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