Sunday (1/15/12)
A very nice couple gave me a scooter they had used for their grandson. They aren't sure how to make it fold up, but think it will (folding will help with the bus trip). I picked it up right after the morning retreat session.
When I got home I was tired... but the scooter was calling me. I tried it out just a little bit around in the driveway and I was a little wobbly, but it worked! Yay to learning new things!
I decided to take it for a longer spin and went out of the complex to go around the block on the sidewalk. I'm practicing kicking with both legs. I seem to have better balance when kicking with my right foot... which means I'm going to have to watch and make sure I also use and strengthen my left leg and foot.
It is a nice sunny afternoon and the people who see me all smile. I'm not sure, but part of the smiles may be about seeing a slightly gray haired woman learning a scooter... all good! Nice to see people smile! Such a lovely day too!
I did fine, all the way around the block! ...then, bam! I was on the ground! It turns out that there was a fairly wide crack between the sidewalks that runs parallel to the road and my front wheel got caught in that. I now have a very skinned up knee, and a shredded pair of pants (sigh). Those were a nice pair of dark, forest green silk pants too (yes, I know, I should have changed before playing! - giggle!)
All in all though I'm really thrilled about the whole thing! I'm even proud of my skinned knee! Mark of honor or something! I think this is definitely going to work!
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