The Flower Parade

  •  A spontaneous decision to go on my own after I knew Daneldi was unlikely to come. I had been feeling rather stuck in a state of overthinking about the future after finishing all the job interviews and being in the postition of having to wait. As far as I can remember, this was the day Liesje sent me a "just breathe with me" voice message, which I played on repeat. 
  • Gina and Bella were there too! What a lovely surprise not to be riding with strangers.
  • Sunflower bikes-- honestly what could be more perfect?!
  • VERY loud drums, but Jade being a complete vibe and dancing along while riding her bike (how she could do both quite escapes me)
  • circling round twice to catch the parade
  • ringing our bells and watching people watch us
  • seeing how proud the kids were (those twirling batons and dancing that is)-- and they should be!
  • Being gifted kombucha as a thank you and buying myself an ice cream on the way home while walking back and chatting with Erin



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