It was a beautiful day out today so I went for a bike ride to Westboro beach. The water was a little bit cold but I got used to it and had a nice relaxing swim. It's about a 40 minute bike ride one way from my apartment downtown to the beach, which is a good amount of exercise.
I have a mountain bike rather than a speed bike specifically because a mountain bike requires more effort to ride (thicker tires mean more resistance against the road, which needs more energy to move forwards than a thinner tire) so I'm always pooped when I get to the beach. I've always liked cycling, it's a good workout.
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I've always liked swimming too though I'm not as good at it as I'd like to be. I'm still working on that. It's a shame that most guys don't wear swim briefs anymore, there's nothing wrong with them. I've never stopped wearing swim briefs since the early 90's when I was 19. I actually have quite a collection of them now, at least 30 pairs. LOL I like wearing a different swimsuit each time I go swimming. One of my favourite things is to lay in the sun while wearing a swim brief. It's so relaxing, I got to do that today for the first time this summer.
This might sound pathetic but honestly the only thing this day was missing was a boyfriend. I don't mind being single, but it would be nice to have a special someone to share days like today with. I'm a shy guy though so I find it challenging to meet new people. It's just the way I'm hardwired.
In any case, I love riding my bike along the Ottawa River, it's so peaceful. I also love days like today, they put me in a good mood and leave me feeling very relaxed and calm and in tune with myself. Days like today make me happy to be me.😊
