20 tons of trouble in a 10 ton truck....

Pure joy...

Have you experienced pure joy? Something that completely releases your mind/body/spirit from any worry, doubt, fear, sorrow, or pain? The moment where nothing else matters and you are truly happy and content? Maybe it's seeing your kid smile, bunny hopping the CX barrier, climax, or shooting up... everyone is different.

Today I witnessed pure joy at Starbucks.

As I walked into the store, there was a woman at the pasty counter who just got a treat handed to her. She was prolly 250lbs and blocked the path to get to the coffee area, so I had to stop. She had gotten a doughnut (yes, SB’s sells doughnuts now) and was preparing to take a bite. As she raised the sugar coated doughnut to her lips, she slowly closed her eyes and ever so slightly extended her neck to meet the treat. She took a bite in what can only be described as a sensual way and slowly masticated the sweetened dough as if it was her life essence. I swear I saw a thread of saliva extend and snap back to her mouth as she lowered the doughnut away from her. As she slowly chewed her head swayed slightly from side to side. This whole process took prolly 7 or 8 seconds, the entire time her eyes were close and she was not present but off experiencing pure joy.

As I watched her, I could see it wash over her as she tasted the sweetness. I almost felt like I was intruding on a private moment and should apologize with some "I thought the door was locked" excuse.

When the bite was done, she slowly opened her eyes, came back to reality and the Starbucks at Brodie Lane and 290 in Austin. She looked at me and quickly moved out of the way, apologizing for blocking the way.

I said "that looked like it tasted pretty good".

To which she said "It did" and smiled.

posted by the jesus @ 12:31 PM |

I rode today...

Sickness is gone, the back is still jacked... but I rode my bike out in the sunshine and it felt really good. Trying to find some fun, joy, and motivation to ride/train and eventually race.

Thanks to all for the emails and concern.

posted by the jesus @ 9:57 PM |

People worship me, but don't like me.

Ok, normal day. Exiting off the freeway onto the frontage road on the way to pick up the super-kiddo. A single lane exit merging into a 2 lane frontage road to make 3 lanes. There is a 200m triangle section that is solid white lines and considered 'the median'. Basically, you're not supposed to drive over it.... it's the law! As I exit the freeway I look back and the 2 lanes are clear, so I prepare to merge to the center lane once it's legal. Since it was clear looking back, I start to merge over and realize there is a car there. I don't hit them, but they honk and gun the engine around me. It turns out it is the SUV that was behind me as we exited the freeway. This bitch has cut across to the middle lane to get the jump on the rest of us. As she passes she honks again and filps me off. She slows enough to be sure I see el fingero numero uno and guns it past me.

Once shes past, the story takes a twist... yes, the entire back of the SUV is covered in Jesus stickers. Try Jesus, Got Jesus?, Hey Jesus!, and so on and so forth. I quickly whipped out the camera phone and got the image below, gainy but you get the point. I'm flatter that the bitch worships me, but a bit concerned that a "good" christian would want to drive home the "FUCK YOU" message to me.

posted by the jesus @ 9:33 PM |

Nice...

posted by the jesus @ 1:35 PM |