UnMinded

I'm pretty sure my bike was almost stolen. I'm still a little dumbfounded. Before I left for work this morning I glanced over to where the bikes are parked at my apartment complex. (I always take a glance because I am slightly phobic about my bike getting snatched.) I saw a toppled red bike. After hobbling over with my tired legs in heels I could see that is WAS my bike. Detached from the rack! The lock was still secure around the frame and front tire. It's highly unlikely someone found a way to unlock my bike and then left it there with the lock on the frame/tire. The only other option means that I'm completely stupid. I took my bike out Thursday afternoon to run some errands. I must have forgot to actually lock my bike to the rack in my absent-minded haze. I suppose I had a lot on my mind, but I didn't think it could cause such foolishness. I feel lucky because who knows how long my bike was just sitting there unlocked...? I need to start thinking clearly or who knows what else could happen.

Saturday I voted. It felt superb.

Saturday night I attended a Halloween party. Maybe just a David Bowie costume party, but it gave me a chance to dress up. This year I'm dressing up as a harlequin. The costume consists of white tights with black diamonds, a black leotard with white dots, scarves, a belt, a mask/fake eyelashes, a beret, gloves, other stuff. To me, it kinda just looks like a "costume"...not necessarily as specific as a harlequin, but I love wearing it. I can't wait until this weekend for more opportunities. The party itself was fun too, enough people were dressed up to make it interesting. I love looking at costumes. Honestly, I wish I could trick-or-treat. Or carve a pumpkin. Holiday traditions make me feel wholesome. Watching scary movies is also acceptable.

My new job is going well. This is my last week of training before I am set free. I'm sort of scared because men with gruff/rough/growling voices on the phone really intimidate me. I'll be able to handle it, but I know I'm probably going to make a few mistakes and temporarily feel lame. At least my new boss/supervisor is really nice.

I'm still trying to make a new web site. Trying.