My SWEET new bike

Yesterday I got this awesome new bike from the local bicycle shop Two Wheeler Dealer. For the longest time, I have been riding an old Mongoose that didn't really suit my body frame. I ended up with the Mongoose several years ago when a fellow soldier was being sent to Germany with only a days notice. He sold me the bike for "whatever was in my pocket"...which ended up being $16.03, a bubble gum wrapper, a Chinese fortune, and some lint. It's served the purpose of a bike but now that I'll be riding a lot more, I was in need of a change.
I knew I wanted something more like a cruiser, but with gears. When I settled into the Electra Townie I knew I had to have it. It is everything I hoped for in comfort but is also a 21 speed. The pedals are set out more in the front and it has a big cushy saddle. And it's my favorite color...blue. I had it fit with a heavy duty basket for carrying back groceries and supplies, a bell with a star on it, and front and rear lights. I did almost 20 miles yesterday and I'm not at all sore. Overall, a very sweet ride.

Slide Fun-Pix

Last night I discovered this cool website that lets you do cool stuff to your photos. Fun!

New Website

I've been so busy with the move to Wilmington that I forgot to announce the launch of my new website. I'm still working out a few kinks and I'm open to ideas for improvements.

Check it out at: www.lesliekpearson.com

Additionally, my new address is:

Leslie Pearson
119 Nun Street, Apt. B
Wilmington, NC 28401

My route to work

As a full-time artist I can set my own work schedule, but I have high aspirations of being disciplined, especially when it comes to being at my studio and ready to work at about 9am every morning. It's only a one mile bike ride to ACME but this morning I decided to go the one mile ride to Greenfield Park. It's a beautiful place with a five mile loop around a huge lake. I did the loop twice then rode straight to work (another mile...making the total ride about 12 miles). I think this will be a great way to stay in shape and get my mind centered on the tasks ahead of me in the studio.


The park was filled with a variety of fragrant trees. There was a mix of new magnolia blooms, pine needles warming in the sun, and wisps of jasmine perfuming the air during my ride. The trail was busy with walkers, bikers, people pushing baby carriages, and dogs on leashes. It made me feel healthy and part of a community.




I think Wilmington is the perfect place to set down some deep roots! I can't wait to make this trail a part of my everyday routine.