Why I Keep Blogging

A friend recently posted about giving up blogging. It got me to thinking; here's a few reasons why I keep blogging:

1. Even though two of the people I enjoy most have never met; they still have an influence on each other. *67 went to see a movie based on Squirrel's recommendation and I am now reading "The Road" because Squirrel mentioned it on his blog. McCarthy was also an author that *67 was reading when he came to visit me once at IU. The human connection in a digital world.
2. I realize that the banal minutae of my life may not make good reading, it's nice to look back on what's been going on every once in a while. Ultimately, these posts are all about me. The smallest details can trigger the largest memories.
   
3. Even though I'm not so good about staying in touch, this blog helps people know what's going on with me and hopefully makes them post what's new in their lives - which saves my cell phone minutes.

My dad was/is in the hospital today and apparantly was on Saturday night. One would think that I would get a call regarding this. My sister told me today. The lack of communication in the M. household stays true. Awesome.

Goodbye Bad Friend

The Neon left my possession tonight. I posted it on Craigslist and within an hour a guy came, paid me, and towed it away. A great burden of bad car has been lifted off of my shoulders and out of my garage.

Oh, and I have my Miata back.

It's not good for a 24 hour bike race but...

Instead of fighting suburban traffic everyday, I've decided to commute via train, walk to the North Campus of my school and ride my bike to South Campus which is about a mile away. This saves my time (usually the train is faster than driving), my money (the train costs 3.55 each way, but they only take my ticket half of the time), and my sanity (I don't come to school filled with road rage).

Anyway, imagine this bike with chrome fenders and a rear rack and you've got my new ride. Please note the white-wall tires.

Still Kickin'

Currently, I don't have Internet at home and my school blocks 'blogging' sites. Until then...

South America or Bust

K and I leave for Brazil and Argentina tomorrow, so I'll be on a little summer leave from blogging. I'll be back in the States on June 21st, my birthday, number 26.