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I spent my 44th birthday doing some of my favorite things with some of my favorite people. Birthday Ride The morning started with a 90-mile ride with more than 8,500 feet of climbing. Some of my riding friends were out of town so we are planning a more “epic” belated birthday ride in a few weeks. But I was very grateful for those who were able to celebrate my birthday with me on two wheels. The weather was cool and overcast all day but it was a fun ride for over 6 hours. After the ride, my mom and Alan came over for pizza (from Coastal Crust ) and carrot cake. Karel got me the most delicious and moist carrot cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes . It was a simple day, but one filled with the people and activities that mean the most to me. This birthday was especially meaningful because it also marks 20 years since Karel and I were set up on a blind date (on a group ride). It's hard to believe I was only 24 when we met. Looking back, it's amazing how a single introduction can complete...

The world lost an amazing person on Tuesday. My amazing friend Laura finished her journey on Earth and is now in a more comfortable place, looking over all her friends and family members, including her husband, brothers and sisters, mom and dad and two young kids. Laura lost her one-year battle with stage IV non-smoker lung cancer but you'd never know what she was battling as she always carried a beautiful smile, a positive attitude, helping heart and words of wisdom wherever she went. Although I wasn't in a lot of contact with Laura since moving from Jacksonville to Greenville in May 2014, Laura was the type of friend who was always there - no matter how little we talked or saw each other, she was always there when I needed her or wanted to catch up. I am sure others can agree that Laura was a loyal friend to everyone she cared about. When I moved to Jacksonville with Karel in 2008, I didn't know anyone in the area. Laura was my very first friend. We met (appr...