Personal post...

            So, the last two posts were more of an impersonal re-entry into blogging. The blogs mentioned are quite fun; especially that Hyperbole. However, if any of you have been yearning for some personal drivel, I figured this would be a good place to put it.
               For those outside of the know, I'm a couple of months into my nursing program at National University. It's been a good challenge so far. With my free time, I've been trying to reincorporate activities I used to enjoy regularly, such as bicycling (off-road and on), exercising, feeding ducks, girls, etc...These days I spend quite a bit of free time aboard my Cannondale Hooligan 3, seen below.

            As the name implies, the bike is suitable for all manner of mischief. The 20" tires make for extremely quick acceleration while a stealthy, internally-geared hub almost make it practical. Keeping up with any of the 26" or 29" riding buds, however, is quite a chore. Luckily, I've recently set my sights on the Trek "Gary Fisher Collection" Sawyer (a mouthful, I know), seen below.

            Ain't she purdy!?! As you can probably tell from the proportions, those are 29" hoops underneath the retro-styled, steel mountain cruiser. Despite the beautiful, old-school looks, the gray beast is blessed with modern tech, such as the hydraulic disk brakes and 18 speeds to choose from. I can hardly wait!
               As an aside, the ever-increasing cost of gasoline has done a good job of pushing me back towards bicycle commuting, which I enjoyed during my last year at university, the first time around. The Sawyer, with its larger 29" wheels should be good for a tiny bit more top-end speed. Besides, why not be cool, like our friends at, "Rides a Bike."