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I Never Say Never Anymore

Written by Lee Ann Monat

Saturday, 23 June 2012 08:29

Gate for the Path to The North End

I'm finding that I've a smaller attachment to being online than I used to. I think that, before, I got a lot of my "Activity" and socializing from being online and since I've been here I've been surrounded by social activities so much that when I go online it's mostly for a quick email and or facebook check...I've also been getting more involved in things I had forgotten about and or never thought I'd do...

One of these things was cycling! Yes, I rode a bike for the first time since High School last week. Hills are a bit of an enemy...but it was a lot of fun.

To begin with, I was terrified that I would either crash or run into someone (there was a close call with a lady on the road).

By the end of the afternoon I was zipping down the road with the wind in my hair...sheep and cows flying by. I'd forgotten how fun it is...with no traffic to freak me out I was able to relax a bit.

I've also been participating in staff sings at the Abbey...music being something I really wanted to get involved with again. I'd love to borrow a violin at some point too. I miss playing.

I've been here for a little over two weeks and feeling very involved. I really appreciate that. I usually sort of hang back and scope things out beforehand...but Iona sort of sweeps you up and carries you along before you realize it.