Last night I recieved my first birthday gift! (Thanks, Lizette!) I was just commenting to Matt the other day that I was sad that no one gave me Return of the King : Special Edition for Christmas, and 'lo and behold, there it was yesterday waiting for me at the post office!

It was pretty dark and dreary after work yesterday so I didn't head over to Isabella's but rather took a walk and ran some errands with China. It's so great that I can walk to these places that I had to drive all over town in Berkeley before. China and I walked over to the post office to pick up the package, to Safeway for some batteries, and to the pet store to refill China's dog biscuit supply. I had to tie China up when I went into the stores.. I'm always a bit nervous doing that because I'm afraid she'll get stolen. I wonder what the likelihood of that happening is.

I've been trying to go out to see Isabella 3-4 times a week now. It'll probably end up being more like 3 during this rainy season, but I'm slowly trying to get her back into shape for the upcoming ride season. I had an awesome dream the other night. Usually the dreams I remember are the not-so-nice nightmares, or the really random ones where I wake up going, WTF, but the dream I had made me truely happy and at home. I was at an endurance ride with Isabella and we were getting ready on ride morning to head out on the trail. The atmosphere was so exciting and familiar to me. I felt at home, comfortable, and overjoyed that I was going out on the trail.

I've already planned my 'minimum' ride season for this year. I'll be doing:
May 7th - Diablo's Pistoleros
May 21st - Quicksilver Spring Classic
June 4th - Wine Country
June 11th - Oakland Hills Elevator Ride
June 18th - Cooley Ranch
Oct 15th - Del Valle Vulture Venture (the first LD ride I ever did)

Well, maybe I won't do all of them.. considering there are back to back rides in June. :) Who knows, maybe I will and Isabella and I will be fit enough for a 50 one day! I'm so excited. :)