Hawaiian Party

I hit the bike today at around midday.

The sun was so unrelenting it sucked my life out of me. It was like riding with a vampire attached to me. I crawled back home to make it about an hour and then rolled into the pool.

Later on Kirsty and I headed out to a great Hawaiian theme party. We rushed to get the food (Woolworths veggie burgers) and drinks (Woolworths ginger ale) and I also got three Urban vests to make it look more authentic. Well, I wanted some vests in my closet anyway and now I have them. I think they'll be great for down at the beach.

However, they really do highlight the state of my body and this is really depressing....

I spoke to fellow cyclist Neil Timm for some time and I mentioned my idea to do some kinda of mammoth cycle trip. He was very excited and knew some people have done similar things for good causes. He even suggested I contact them.

We bounced around some random ideas like cycling around South Africa to raise money for Bibles for the poor or to do the same in Lesotho, commencing and finishing at Sani Pass.

So, I'm not sure if all this confirmation means I need to just do this now. I don't really know how to do this and be away from Kirsty at the same time....

We didn't swim at the party but sat in a hot jacuzzi. Nearly fell asleep from relaxation.

I found I had no energy after getting out into the cool fresh air.

Started watching the film 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' but not sure if it's going to be any good.

Killers

Just got back from Killers.

Wow it could've been awesome if not for two morons screaming so loud we couldn't hear the music.

We ended up moving elsewhere but the night was pretty much spoiled already.

I did not ride today. Probably a good idea to not overdo it too quickly.

I'm reading this book and I can't put it down:

http://www.take2.co.za/books-walking-on-water-paperback-711403.html

It deals with Christians and art and really is inspiring, particularly for aspiring authors. The author is Madeleine L'Engle who wrote the award-winning children's science fantasy book 'A Wrinkle in Time.'

Tomorrow I hope to squeeze in another ride and try not to think about money wasted on tonight's show....

Expensive Money Transfers

Fourth ride in a row!

I think this shows the power of accountability, pride and stubbornness.

Also, I think I was pretty inspired after seeing Danny Spence (my good friend) with cyclists Owen Hannie and Jamie Ball.

I managed over an hour and the heat was extremely draining. I was soaking with sweat by the end of it.

I've started noticing changed in my diet and sleeping habits too. I am hungry for good, healthy food and I find getting up in the morning a lot easier.

I am very disappointed at how medieval the system is for sending funds to another country. I sent some funds to a poor pastor in Uganda to buy Bibles with and about half of it was deducted - and that's just on this side. Who knows what may happen when it finally arrives on his side?

I've been thinking more on my thesis and bouncing around the Imago Dei and the New Covenant. It really is a taxing problem that I find has moments of frustration, anxiety and revelation.

Three in a Row!

Well I really have surprised myself!

Today I rode again for the third day in a row. I handled well and had a lot of power.

I have learned an important lesson about cycling:

The first 30 minutes is hell.

Therefore, A. STRETCH and B. PUSH HARD in that time.

Unfortunately I ended up getting overtaken by a bicycle commuter with a pot plant on his lap. This is not an uncommon experience for me....

Tonight I watched 'Twilight Saga: New Moon.' The theatre was packed on a Wednesday night. I agreed when an old vampire said, 'Let us be done with this.'

I've also been trying to keep up with the whole Tiger Woods saga that is quickly unravelling. This motivates me more than ever to start a website and/or ministry that prays for celebrities to draw near to Christ.

I have taped the film 'Shadowlands' based on the life story of C.S. Lewis and will go watch some of it now before hitting the sack.

Survive the Road

I am amazed I rode again today. My butt was seriously bruised after yesterday.

I rode for just less than an hour and went much further. The heat is so intense that sweat was pouring down from my forehead.

I also should add I've been playing this ludicrously tough and addictive game online:

http://www.survivetheroadgame.com/

It's based on the movie and Pulitzer prize-winning novel of the same name written by Cormac McCarthy. Ever since watching 'No Country For Old Men' and reading 'The Road' I've become something of an amateur fan.

So for Christmas in Ballito I've bought myself 'The Border Trilogy' consisting of 'All the Pretty Horses', 'The Crossing' and 'Cities of the Plain.'

I've also asked one of my Father Christmases to get me 'Blood Meridian' which is apparently his masterpiece.

Around Africa On My Bicycle

Yesterday I managed a 40 minute cycle and nearly died. Today there is still a little pain in the netherlands.

It would be great to just stick to it everyday and save myself a lot of frustration and becoming unfit and generally unpleasant.

I still have this lingering dream to cycle around Africa or some epic journey on a bicycle. I should probably read this:

http://www.take2.co.za/books-around-africa-on-my-bicycle-3458622.html

I also have a dream to give each person in Africa a free Bible with my ministry 'Bibles For Africa.'

Perhaps these two can be combined?

Guess who's back?

Okay, I realise this is long overdue....

I have no excuses.

But the reason I am back in blogworld is because I watched the awesome 'Julie and Julia' - or is it the other way round? It is based on a blog and two books.

In fact, it is the very first movie to be based on a blog.

So, I thought, maybe there's something to this and I will try to be a regular blogger from this day onwards.

I will keep track of my cycling and this way the world out there can watch me either develop or atrophy into nothingness.

Also, I want to keep all my readers informed about my ministry 'Bibles For Africa' which seeks to provide a free Bible to every person on this continent.

I'm sure other things will come up along the way, but this is a way to start with a 'goal' in mind (just like the movie).