the ottoman slap

yesterday was a great start to a new year, and so far, it's kept on being awesome. 

i'm currently reading the possessed: adventures with russian books and the people who read them by Elif Batuman.  it's pretty fucking hilarious and super interesting.  i learned about "the ottoman slap" (osmanli tokadi), as well as other things.  great book, so well written, it's not like reading, it's like listening to someone talk to you.

i will probably finish it in a day or two.  i have been thinking about trying once again to read 52 books a year, a book a week.  i also want to start riding my bicycle waaaaay more, and on top of it all, i remain super lazy, so we shall see what wins out: books, bikes, or laziness.  i'm sure laziness will prevail, it's pretty fucking strong.

speaking of bikes, went for my second actual ride of the year.  it was such a beautiful day, i had to get out, and my legs were itching and twitchy.  i only rode 31 km, about 19 miles.  i did some sprints to make me feel like i did something.  it was a "recovery" ride, i am indeed a "Recovery ride specialist."  and i'm good with that.   i don't think i will ride any more this week.  i'm gonna rest up and get ready, on the 5th i drive down to Sedona, Arizona, where we will be riding hard, drinking hard, and pretty much having a kick ass time.   i figure i will give my legs a break before i abuse them in a few days. 

the other kick ass thing that happened today is, i got paid!  tomorrow, tuesday, i shall deposit my check, and then wednesday, i shall spend every fucking penny of my paycheck on a goddamn brand new windshield for my car.  awesome.  but overall, i'm not too upset.  it will all work out, it always does. 

now i shall have a cup of tea and read more about russian books and the people who read them. 
and there you have it.  an overall great day.