it's been a long week but i have had a lot of fun riding in all this beautiful california weather! today i'm celebrating my first final exam as complete along with community projects. the end of the semester and time is pressing but for now i'm just trying to enjoy the sun and ride.

on a good note, i just finished designing a blog for food justice advocates and non-profit in West Oakland, Mandela Marketplace. we will be launching the blog in the next few weeks but i'm also really excited to announce that i will also be part of their contributing bloggers. as any cyclist who loves food and sustainability knows that fresh food access and security in low income communities is an issue. that's where we see grass roots movements in community gardens, food co-ops, and non-profits teaming up and creating networks to educate and bring fresh food to marginalized communities. 

there's a lot of good brewing up in this project along with others. can't wait to share more with you guys plus all the good bikey fun i'm having.

it's been quiet in these parts but life lately has been full of research work, writing, studying for midterms, non stop listening to radiohead, sigur ros, bach cello suites, drinking ridiculous amounts of coffee, getting a few hours of sleep, working on projects, and walking in the rain. i can say that it has been a really exhausting two weeks but i'm finally done worrying and can now... breath and relax.

i miss you all and hope to find out what you are all up to?! for now, i'm gonna watch a handful of bad tv and movies to unwind my brain.

no matter how unaware we are of it, bikes make a huge difference in our lives and cities. since i've gotten on two wheels i've made major changes in my life like picking up a second major in urban studies. for me this is a big deal, i've been studying english literature during my college career (and continue to do so) but i've always wanted to participate in something that was influential with cities and bicycling . i guess when you actually see how cycling can effect your own life for good, you're inspired to make it so for everyone and perhaps make it better, that's the point of utilizing this space of a blog. at the core i'm a literature nerd and can talk about poetry and technical writing for days but on the active part of me i love sustainable practices in all walks of life. it's just a huge part of me that is greatly affected by riding a bike. have you ever thought of the ways your bike has changed your life?