Once I got back in Boston, I promptly researched tri and cycling organizations in the area. I found a weekly ride that basically saved my social life. Every Tuesday, a bunch of Boston students, alumni, and older Boston residents (about 40 people each week) go on a social ride, ending at the Sunset Cantina for drinks and food. Needless to say, the dehydration was a great aid to people's drunkeness and I quickly made friends. I should mention that I'm not yet 21, however a wonderful person got me a fake ID and my drinking record is amazing.
The first Tuesday I went on the ride, I met this awesome girl, Katie. We both lagged at the back of the pack, talking and laughing, and then rewarded our hard work with several margaritas at the Cantina. She and I became really close friends. Unfortunately, she leaves for Ireland for a year about 3 weeks after I get back from my trip so leaving her this time won't be easy. Ah the life of jetsetters.
The second Tuesday I went on the ride, I sat at a booth with 5 other male riders (the cycling world is wonderfully male dominated) and really hit it off with one of them. He just graduated from Northeastern. That week, in true Ashley style, I asked him on a date. We have spent almost every day together since that first date and I am completely head over heels for him. We're going to stay together while I'm traveling and then he will come to visit San Diego while I'm there at the end of the summer. I know some of you are sighing and shaking your heads but I'm really glad to have him in my life and I have no doubt that we will make it with flying colors through the next two months.
Besides Katie and Steve, I met a slew of other awesome people through the Landry's ride. Friends that I will keep for a lifetime. I also got to catch up with people that I hadn't seen in over a year and reconnect with people that I always wanted more time with.
My classes were a complete joke and I was really happy about that. I'm in no mood for serious courses and all the free time let me spend a whole two months doing everything that I enjoy in Boston. Including the Gay Pride Parade, wandering Boston for an evening walk, concerts at the House of Blues, and visiting my uncles in New York. It was an awesome first part of the summer. I can't believe I'm about to embark on another adventure. I can't believe how blessed my life is.
Anyway, I'm off to a goodbye dinner with some friends. I leave very early tomorrow morning. Wish me luck guys! I'll keep you updated every few days. Love you all!
Ash
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