This has sparked so much joy for me. I have been thinking about how come it has. It’s kind of tickled me pink.

I remember seeing a guy in my office building once, ride into the building, got off his bike, folded it up and climbed into the lift with it in hand. I was so taken by this concept and I knew I needed one of those oneday. I am a bit of gadget junkie so this ticked a lot of boxes for me. I am not kidding when I say that was around a decade ago. The idea popped up again recently and I spent a few weeks looking for one. A fold-up bike in these parts are near impossible to find. I did however, find this cutie pie through one of Courteney’s cycle buddies. It’s a popular American brand and I had done a lot of research about this exact brand, I couldn’t believe my luck. It is previously owned but in excellent condition. The best part is it folds right in half and fits into a carry bag and it means it can go everywhere with me. I tested it, it fits perfectly in my boot, even the front seat.

I feel so giddy about it.

I found a dorky helmet to go with it and I have used her to commute a few times to meet friends for coffee and when I hop on, it just makes me so happy. I love the little stand, the bell and the rack on the back. I got some panniers for it this week so I can use the bike now for shopping errands.

It just feels like happiness. I think it’s one of the nicest things I’ve done for myself in a long while.

I met my friends the other day and they each took her for a spin, they were giddy too and I was so blown away to see how come this was case and that it wasn’t just me. We were all laughing and it was pure delight. I think there is something about this little bike that invites our inner-child to come out and play. Who knew that something so simple could spark so much joy.

I sure am grateful.