It always happens this way...

[asphaltcowgrrl]

I tend to find inspiration in the weirdest ways I think today's was one of the oddest yet. And considering this is me you're talking to, that's saying something.

I need to start by saying that long before Troy had his transplant, the doctor's diagnosed him with something called foot drop, meaning he has a hard time lifting the front part of his foot. Not sure if it's due to the neuropathy he has, the issues he's had with his Achilles tendons or what, but it causes him to fall. A lot. He also has a lot of weakness in his legs making it difficult for him to walk more than a few feet at a time before getting tire.

Due to all of the above, he can't go to the gym (he'd never make it through the parking lot), he can't take regular walks, he can't walk on a treadmill.

So, what do we do? We buy an exercise bike.

Yeah, I know, but he can sit and pedal and hopefully this will help him get his strength back. And if not? The girls and I are using the hell out of it.

Anyway, I was doing a ride tonight and it hit me as I was panting, sweating, pedaling through that 50% resistance, and wanting to die an early death when I realize... ya know what? This instructor is kinda what I've always pictured Ethan looking like.

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Yeah? Nah? *shrugs*

Either way, he's a joy to listen to with that British accent. You almost don't realize he's trying to kill you. Hahaha.

And now... dinner 'cause I'm starving.

Comments

[sharpiesgal.livejournal.com]

He's cute and white enuff for Travis to fall for...lol

I hope the bike helps Troy.

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

He's not exactly *IT*, but he's as close as I've gotten so far. And yeah, he's pretty cute. ROFL @ white enough. Apparently Travis has a type. :D

I do, too. It'd be nice to go places with him again. Or hell, at least be able to send him to the store for me.

[kaige68.livejournal.com]

I adore you!!!

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

Aw, I love you, too. Although you probably wouldn't have gotten within ten feet of me when I made that realization last night. :D