Safety First.

Some of you may know that I have been riding my bike home from work almost every day for the past couple months, to give me some exercise and to save a little money. It's been so great...

I love riding my bike!

But like all bad girls, I have not been wearing a helmet. And then Monday, April 20th happened. I was riding home (stoked for Dancing with the Stars) when a car hit me in the crosswalk. I know, I couldn't believe it either.

Thankfully the driver only clipped my back tire. Unfortunately I was still thrown to the ground, which left me with a gash on my ankle, a nice purple bruise on my knee, and a broken Converse shoelace and a bent-up back tire as casualties (I'm so sad about my Converse shoelace!).

I can't tell you how grateful I am for a Heavenly Father that protected me even when I was being an idiot (by not wearing a helmet). Since I only make Him protect me from stupidity once, I decided I would not ride my bike until I had a helmet.

Thankfully, Bernadette was on the same wavelength. On Tuesday, April 21st I was greeted at her home with a "Don't get comfortable Ashlee, we're leaving soon." I then find out that my wonderful friend Bernadette and her supportive husband Paul decided to buy me a sweet helmet and very bright shirt so I would be protected and noticeable to all within a 5 mile radius. So I rode my husband's bike home today and with the help of my helmet and shirt, did not get hit by a car or injured in any way!!! (It worked!)


I have got to say, my new bike helmet is the coolest thing ever. Well, as cool as you can get for a bike helmet. And what did I tell you about the shirt...SO bright!

Thanks Paul and Bernadette for keeping me safe!

All the Best!