Bummed!

Brad and I will probably not be doing the 125 mile ride I was so excited about! The weather forecast is calling for thunderstorms and it just wouldn't be safe for us to be out there. I was so looking forward to completing 125 miles and I can't even convey how bummed I am that we aren't going to be doing it. On the bright side (it's important to always find one), not riding will make our travel plans easier and be nicer on our budget (though the entry fee is only $30, which is really good for a fully supported ride). We will have to look for other 125 mile rides because I want to complete one before the end of this season. That is my goal.

The airline scare in London is very unnerving. I am so glad they were able to thwart the terrorist plans. It's a scary world and I am a bit apprehensive about getting on the plane on Sunday. I know it will be alright and if it is not, then there will be nothing I can do about it. Maybe I'll take one of my panic attack preventor pills. I've only had to take 3 1/2 of them but I just don't want to freak out. My body goes completely numb and I can't move, almost like I am paralyzed. Of course, that freaks me out even more...and then I can't breathe.

I love to fly...looking out the window at the cities, farmland, bodies of water. It is so exhilarating and exciting...every time. My friend's husband is a pilot and he says he feels that way every time he takes off and lands--it never gets old. And, I love airports! The busy hum and the feeling of being between adventures. It's a fun place to people watch as long as there aren't too many people. When we were going from Aruba to San Diego, we stopped in Miami and dear me, I've never seen so many people in such tight quarters. They're renovating the Miami airport and I hope they complete it soon because it's not a good set up right now. One of my favorite places to have a layover is Chicago. Everytime we layover there Brad and I eat at this particular Chili's. It is always a good time and I always get the southwestern egg rolls. Yum yum.

My plans for the day are: 1. go to UTK to get books for upcoming classes 2. get eyebrows done 3. meet A and A for lunch 4. exercise (since we're not doing the 125 mile ride) 5. finish the dress I started last night 6. make packing list 7. start packing