Titles for posts are more difficult than you would think...

Here are the updates:

Haven't ridden since last Tuesday. I cannot believe I haven't ridden in a week. I WILL be riding tomorrow, probably on my new bike.

Speaking of which, thanks to my parents for bringing me a new bike this weekend and for getting me a seat cover, bike rack for my car, new pedals for the new bike (the old ones were clip-ins), and new handlebar tape. I really appreciate it! For those of you who don't know, the bike is a Peugeot Triathlon. Slightly older, but much nicer than the Wal-Mart bike. I have to learn how to use the gears and get safely off and on the bike (the frame is a little bit big for me), but it's lighter and easier to ride than the other bike.

And in more positive news, we raised $54 trick-or-treating and raised lots more awareness! That's only $18 each (there were three of us, for those of you who are division-challenged), but it's something! We handed out lots of cards and talked up Bike and Build, and we got candy. The night could not have been much better.

Also, Nikki and I went and built with UF/Alachua Habitat for Humanity on Saturday. I had forgotten how much fun it was to spend hours doing manual labor (I'm actually serious here). I spent a lot of time helping with interior framing and putting decking on the roof, and some time painting walls and baseboards. I have a nice blister on my hand from swinging a hammer and my hamstrings are sore from standing on the roof for so long. It's a good feeling.

And finally, thanks to my roommate, Alex, for not complaining that there are now two bikes in our entryway. I really am trying to find something to do with them, but I am sure as hell not putting them outside to get stolen and/or vandalized by random drunk people. Luckily, the cats don't attack them and there is still room to walk, but this is not a permanent solution. Ideas, anyone?