In other news...
Yesterday, I went for a bike ride in Central Park. Not only was it my first bike ride in Central Park, but it was also my first time on a (non-stationary) bike in over 20 years. -I'm guessing in 23-24 years.
My friend, Michael, had mentioned a few months ago that I could borrow his bike whenever he was not using it - he spends a lot of time out of town for work - and after joking with a friend earlier in the day about biking to Chicago, I asked Michael if I could take his bicycle out for a spin. It turned out that he was working near Columbus Circle and had biked to work, so it was already parked and locked near Central Park. So...
I did have a slight case of the jitters as soon as I picked up both feet from the ground and placed them on the pedals, but then I just started wheeling along and smiling and giggling. I really did not forget how to ride a bike! I started off with two loops of the lower bridle path, then took a small break - mainly to text Michael a big "THANK YOU!". -Then I took bigger loop heading up to the Reservoir than back across. I basically "looped" the lower half of the Park. And coupled with yesterday's gorgeous weather, well.. It really was an amazing way to spend the afternoon.