...the third wheel

First of all, I would just like to point out that this is being taken ALOT more seriously than I had originally thought. We have a team name, we're going to get uniforms, and we've even got a blog now! When we get our first follower I may pee myself.

Now onto the more serious things...

The beginning:
The first time I had ever heard about the STP (Seattle to Portland bike ride) was probably 2 years back at Jocelyns parents house. I can remember her and her dad talking about riding bikes and the STP came up. I thought it was a pretty cool idea, but never really thought I'd be dumb enough to actually do it, let alone, PAY to do it. So a couple years go by, facebook popularity sky rockets and relationships that once were nothing become something, and people you would probably talk to when the moon was blue become best friends... through the internet of course. Just like the relationship between me and my cousin Janiece. I followed her progress of running marathons for a couple months and that it was very impressive the way she was knocking them out, that's when I opened her eyes to the STP. I told her what it was, but didn't have too much information to give her, so she did the research herself and the very next day was convinced she was going to be a part of this glorious bike ride. Of course, she asked if I was going to partake in the festivities and without much hesitation I was sold.

February 1st...
So it's sign up day, I'm sitting at work (bored as usual... oh and might I add, a place I no longer work at) and log on to the website. Little did I know that it was going to cost me $95 dollars to get to ride my bike all the way to Portland, sounds like a great deal, I know. But I did it anyway and it didn't take long to realize what I just did. I haven't been on a bike in about 9 years and haven't been on a 200 mile ride since... well, never. I think the longest ride I've ever done was 20 miles, maybe. Not to mention the bike I have CLEARLY isn't made for a 200 mile ride, and quite honestly am still getting over the fact that I had to pay money to do this ride, so buying a NEW bike really isn't high on my priority list. But when all is said and done, I'm sure I'll be in Portland, and the nearest bar to the finish line, possibly crying because my ass hurts but I'm sure it will all be worth it.

...now, as far as our team name goes, I'm fine with "Where is Tom..." My only concern now is that I'm outnumbered! Let's remember none of us would be doing this ride if it wasn't for Leo! I know I've been in the marines, and I've been to war 3 times (yes, 3 times Joc, not 2 times) but that was a long time ago. I'm 40 lbs heavier and scream like a girl when I see a spider! So all this hoopla about me ditching you guys really isn't going to happen. I'm more worried about you 2 ditching me seeing as how you guys are training without your 3rd member!!! psh...