I Cycled To School - 11km
I had a dream. I have worked at one of my schools for about 4 years. I like to ride my bike. I want to reduce my CO2 emissions... So, it was my dream to cycle to the furthest school from my home...
This week.... I DID IT!!
On Tuesday, I had no classes. The weather report was good. So, I decided to go for it! I got up 30 minutes early. I made breakfast for my kids and wife. I ate my breakfast super quick. Then I got ready and went! I left 30 minutes earlier than usual. The weather was perfect. A little wind, but not a lot... a little cloudy, but not a lot...
The first half was great. I knew where I was going. I knew what time I had to be at school. I knew how fast I had to go. I knew what I had to do!
The cycle was great. It was lovely to ride between the rice fields. I heard the birds singing. I felt the wind. I felt free... Usually I am sitting in a big metal box (my car) and it feels so unnatural. On days I drive to work, I feel sluggish and my body stiff. When I cycle my body feels lighter and more flexible (even if my muscles feel tired).
It took me 45 minutes (usually a 30 minute drive). I had done it. My mini dream had come true. I had done it. Tuesday was a good day!
to cycle: 自転車に乗る
reduce my CO2 emissions: CO2排出量を削減する
the furthest school from my home: 家から一番遠い学校
weather report: 天気予報
I decided to go for it: 思い切って出かけてみた
early: 早く
super quick: 超速い
to get ready: 準備する
earlier than usual: いつもより早く
I had to ～: ～しなければならなかった
between the rice fields: 田んぼの間
I felt free: 自由になった
it feels unnatural: 不自然な感じ
sluggish: だるい
lighter: 軽くなった
more flexible: より柔軟になった
muscle(s): 筋肉（複数）
it took ～ minutes: ～分かかった
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