I really miss my bike. :( I didn't, really, for a long time, and then like jet engine screaming in my ear, I suddenly do. We did so much together. We went to work, we went out in the country, to class, we went to Mpls, to concerts, to parties, to birthdays. What a good friend.
Every time I want to visit my friends, the cab fare is 2500w there and another 2500w to get back (roughly $5 total). I could save that money and use it to buy a bike here and ride it over there when I want some exercise and a chat. The ride is scenic and most of the way has sidewalks that are wide enough for me to duck off the street if I feel like it's too busy. I'd want a pretty decent road bike, not too expensive, but something that's nice and light. People have told me that riding bike in Korea is very dangerous, but I do see people doing it. Not as often as in the Twin Cities, but a recognizable number. And they're mostly old people, which leads me to believe that it's really not that dangerous (they're the wisest and most experienced, am I right, Grandma and Grandpa?). And to help out just a little, I'll even tell someone special about my plans:
Dear Santa,
I've been a really good girl this year, and I've found the courage to do some things that I previously thought scary and insurmountable. I think I deserve a pat on the back. How is the Mrs.? Tell her she's a helluva woman. Santa, please bring me a road bike with ram handlebars and pedal cages this Christmas. I'll be sure to supply plenty of deokbeoggi (Korean children's favorite snack, made with pulverized-fish-bone cake, spicy orange sauce, and chewy rice logs) for when you come to leave it for me on Xmas Eve. Thank you!
Sincerely, Korean Vanny
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