well i guess its on to new things.  the next new friend.  the next new hobby.  the next disaster or success. 
speaking of which, i was at the bike shop today and met this man that i had no idea i was looking for. 

i have been drowing in information on the internet about how to more effectively ride a bike for long distance and how to eat/train/etc.  this guy at the store is extremely knowledgeable about cycling, cycling theory, ways of maximizing your energy potential, and human anatomy.  im telling you, he knew the answer to every question i had.  i wanted to shrink him down to pocket-size and take him on all my training rides.  not to mention he used to do the ride that i am training for just for funzies. 

good lord i felt like such a noob, but oddly in a good way.  again, life is funny when it gives you exactly what you need just when you need it like that.

perhaps life is just odd in general.