Monday, October 13, 2008

free flyin'

yesterday afternoon, after a disappointing couple of hours spent watching the Panthers lose, i decided it was time to dust off (quite literally) my sister's old bike that has been sitting in our garage. i've been eying it for a while, and finally decided yesterday was too much of a perfect day to wait any longer. and though it took quite a bit of work to get it up and running, i was eventually able to coast down the greenway near my house. not long after i pedaled off, i experienced one of those moments of inexpressible joy, which i haven't felt much of lately. it's that kind of joy that wells up in your chest to the point where you have to give a little giggle or shout to let it back out into the world. it was such a beautiful day with the perfect weather, the wind blowing in my hair, tree leaves beginning to change, families strolling up and down the sidewalk, jars of clay playing in my ipod. simply lovely.

and that free feeling came at the perfect time, after a not-so-successful church visit left me sad & angry about having my college life & friends snatched out from under me. but as long as i don't have to work next weekend, as i requested, i will be coming to visit many of you in CH!! so save me an hour or two in your weekend...and maybe a spot on your couch :D

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

WHITNEY!!! i am so going to be in chapel hill all next weekend :). this is so perfect because i miss you so much!
and i think i really might get out betsey's old bike and go for a ride this week. your descriptions are so realistic and inspiring :).

Amanda said...

i would LOVE to seeeeee you!!!!!!!! which weekend is it? oct. 17-19? or oct 24-26? either way, i think i'm good. can't wait to see you!

elisabeth said...

i'm so jealous of your trip to unc. i miss you!

talk soon? i've been a bum about it.

love you!