Biking to "work," etc.

Despite not knowing how to ride a bike beyond trial and error (learning how to 'unweight' from the handlebars to turn, etc.), I am on a personal change project to bike (or walk) wherever possible instead of driving.

I've biked "to work" at the Coralville Public Library and most recently to return a DVD to the IC Public Library.  I'm tempted to try biking to a doctor's appointment as well.  It's a shame (for my kombucha and vegan carrot cake habit) that the New Pioneer Co-op is on my way to "work" at the library....

I think this is partly an environmental experiment and largely an exercise in trying to face my own fears.

Next up (later this week or early next week): Biking to my 'plot' at the Coralville Community Garden and starting my first foray into growing fruits and vegetables.  I'll be sure to take pictures.

I'm also heading back to the Menominee Vipassana Association as a server for 3 days next week.  Will be good to reconnect to practice and interesting to see what it feels like to 'give back' as well.