Is It Harder Making Friends as an Adult?

There’s a quiet longing for friendships not yet found. Since moving to Ohio in 2019 I’ve met amazing people through my husband, our hobbies, and social events. Yet between choir rehearsals, group rides, and shared laughter, I realized that connection doesn't always lead to closeness.

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Not Quite a Century: The Ride That Was and Wasn’t

We set out to ride an imperial century—100 miles, at the Huffman Classic in Brookville, Ohio. Last year, this event marked our first metric century, and now Alex and I were determined to go farther. But as I prepared that morning, I felt a hint of doubt. My longest ride this year hadn’t even reached 50 miles. I had experience (having ridden a century last September), and the route was relatively flat, but I still felt challenged by the distance. And so began Not Quite A Century: The Ride That Was and Wasn’t.

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The Road to Growth on Two Wheels

There’s something exciting about the first official ride of the season—the anticipation, the challenge, and the journey ahead, including the road to growth on two wheels. The Spring Opener marked the official start of my local cycling club's riding season. With route options ranging from 20 to 46 miles, we chose the longest distance to build endurance and prepare for an upcoming century ride.

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No Is a Complete Sentence

"No." is a complete sentence. It is short and simple but not easy to say when you're a people pleaser. I've always cared more than I should about what others think, so I shocked myself when I said "No" to someone at the gym.

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