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On Saturday, Sean and I went on an eight-mile hike on the towpath. This time we went up toward Peninsula - it was the most striking part of the path I have seen thus far. After that, we went and got cones at Country Maid Ice Cream (black walnut & honey for him; butter pecan for me) and then went to Shaffer's for produce (I also couldn't resist getting some gummy banana candies, which I'd find out later are a nice compliment to pinot grigio). And in keeping with our habit to try out the local pizza places as opposed to the national chains, we got some pizzas from Mama Mia's down on Wales Avenue going toward North Canton. It was close to my apartment and I had a coupon so I suppose it won by default, but we have had the intention to try them for a while. It was quite delicious and tasted good with our wine (and of course, my gelatinous banana candy). The rest of the evening was spent watching Law & Order SVU. A divine night indeed.
Yesterday we went to Ernie's and looked at bikes. I've been wanting to get one for a while, as I used to ride a lot growing up and it is something I would enjoy doing with Sean. I got to take one out on a test ride - I admit I almost didn't know what I was doing and thought I might have forgotten altogether, but it slowly came back to me. I felt like a pud, though I was really excited. That particular shop didn't have the model and size for me, but fortunately their location in Massillon does. Perhaps some night this week we may go down and get it. I look forward to biking with Sean! We plan on doing a lot of it when we go to the Outer Banks next month. Later on we ate dinner and watched the documentary Pray the Devil Back To Hell (watch it immediately). It was about this group of women in Liberia and their non-violent protests for peace - it was so poignant and elevating. Such an odd cry I had afterward - I was incredibly sad of the circumstances which provoked them to take action, but the ends they were able to achieve were incredible, almost unbelievable that I cried out of the sort of joy that can only come from witnessing the very best of human nature. I never wanted to stop crying. I wanted to drain myself completely. Release is, feels, tastes beautiful.
Tonight after work I went to see my mom for a little bit. Next on the agenda: finish watching Religulous (again) and perhaps read some before bed.