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Bikes, Burritos, and Basketball

Today I'm grateful for bikes, burritos, and basketball, and in that order.

I took my foldable bike to work today and it made my warehouse runs super more fun. I was seriously able to cut my time finding products in half. And it was SO fun to pedal through the warehouse. I turned heads aplenty. I was bobbing and weaving between the 30-foot high product aisles and dodging forklifts and workers left and right. Such a blast! One of the things I love about myself is that I do things my way. I had so many people just think I was the coolest and honestly, I wasn't trying to be cool, I was just doing what sounded smart and fun.

Then, after arriving home, Luke and I mounted my Yamaha Zuma and ran errands. It was my first time pulling out my scooter since October. It was a warm day so the cool air felt epic as we cruised to Smith's and Cal Ranch. We had a blast trying to balance all the groceries and supplies we purchased. We were definitely over the prescribed weight limit of 250lbs, but my motorbike handled it like a champ. I was reminded of why I love bikes so much. They make me feel free, fast, and alive!

Equally grateful am I for Cafe Rio--especially their enchilada-style sweet pork burritos. So grateful that my kids also love it too. We had a splendid time dining there tonight, despite the 40-minute long wait in line. The food only tasted the more delicious for it.

Then we capped the night with game 7 of the Jazz vs. OKC. It was an intense game and Donovan Mitchell led Utah to a crucial win. I love everything about today. I'm going to get in my PJs now and read my new Dan Brown book, Origen, in bed. Good Night!

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