Yesterday...
The date, just for those of you who might be wondering, went exceptionally well. He was the perfect gentleman, opening the car door for me, and even taking the time to fold up my walker, and put it in the back seat. (While I can walk with a cane, I chose to use my walker, yesterday. After all, we did a rather great amount of walking, ( Read more... )

I am officially at the end of the 10th day. Five more days. Then it is on to the next sacrifice. By the way, I am not sure if I mentioned this before. This first sacrifice was one that I personally chose to work, because my moped was--and still is--not working. So, I figured it made perfect since to start with this one first. And, on the list of ( Read more... )

Last night, I had another dream about my moped. Only this dream was the EXACT OPPOSITE of the dream I had, just a few days back. In this dream, I had successfully made it through the nightmare that is not having my own vehicle. The 15 days were behind me, and I was ready to go cruising around town. I had my key in my hand, and right in front of me ( Read more... )

Yesterday was day 7 of this project. It was also Halloween...one of my favorite holidays. I put on my fun little themed vest (a crazy pattern of brooms, witch hats, and jack o' lanterns), and read a scary book. I watched some horror movies on television. And then, at sometime just past 3pm, I got my very own "treat"!
A few days back, I ordered a Le ( Read more... )

Let me just start this entry out with apologizing for my previous post. There really was NOTHING in yesterday's post, that had any relation to this project. True...it was a pretty 'easy' day, as far as the whole "no vehicle" thing is concerned. But still, I should have at least attempted to write about the experience of not having a vehicle ( Read more... )

Today, there really was no big issue, that made me miss giving up my moped. I dare to imagine that each new sacrifice will play out, in this way. On certain days, I will really miss whatever it is I have given up, at that time. Yesterday, for example...MY GOD! WHAT I WOULDN'T HAVE DONE TO HAVE MY MOPED! And then, there will be days when the ( Read more... )

So...remember how I said that this first challenge would be easy? Just in yesterday's entry, I tried to tell you all that, while giving up my moped would present a slight challenge, it would not really be all that big a deal. Because, after all, I have my bicycle. And, truth be told, I really should be doing a bit more bike riding...I mean, after ( Read more... )

Last week, when this challenge was nothing more than a thought in my head, I decided that I had to go to the grocery store, just down the street. So, I hopped up on my moped, put the key in, and...
It wouldn't start.
My neighbor (a motor-bike enthusiast) came over to see what the problem was. And after tinkering around for a moment or two, he looked ( Read more... )