Seattle, Spring. Spring, Seattle. I'd REALLY like for the two of you to get acquainted!

I think the Weather in Seattle is a little confused at the moment. Last Saturday was 77 degrees, sunny and perfect. Yet today, I literally biked through rain, sleet, snow, and hail.

I didn't sleep very well last night, so when I rolled out of bed this morning and saw that the temperature was below freezing outside I was not very enthusiastic about today's ride. Actually, I probably would have skipped it all together except for the fact that the Team had a 'Halfway Party' planned for after practice.

I bundled up in as many layers as I could, but I was still freezing. Note to self: buy better bike gloves - ones with both padding and a warmer lining. It was so cold, the Team was divided up into several groups: some people decided to do a run instead, others decided to go on to the house and help set up the party, and everyone else decided to brave the elements on their bikes.

We all rode out three and half miles to the actual bike trail. At that point, Coach Lance said that we could either go back or make a loop around Mercer Island. I pondered. I couldn't feel my hands or feet, I was already tired, and I couldn't see very well with all the snow blowing in my face. Bike 13 more miles or 3.5, hmmmm...

I would like to note, though, that the return trip was uphill. All of it. So by the time I returned to the starting point, I had definitely warmed up.

I sloshed over to the party house and partook of a delicious potluck brunch. I felt kind of bad because I have a hard time in social scenes regardless of where I am, but it's worse when I'm tired. I talked a little, but mostly kept to myself. Socializing is work for some people, and I am one of those people.

In any case, I'm glad the pool is indoors since it's looking like it's going to be just as cold tomorrow morning. I'm going to get in a nice full night of sleep tonight.