Got an email today

Last night was odd.  I dreamt of the dangers of biking.  I know that there are risks with everything, but driving home last night, I realize that car drivers are very concerned for themselves and what is occurring in their car, often neglecting the outside world (outside being literally what is outside their car).  I see cyclists all the time in my neighborhood.  They take the same routes as these cars, and they still peddle everyday.  I know that as long as I am a conscientious cyclist, I will be fine.  But still, I had dreams of being in close calls last night.  Oddly enough, this morning I receive an email that an acquaintance was struck by a car door (someone opened their door on him) and ejected from his bike.  He is currently in the hospital in critical care.  So, I will ride safe, with my gear on and only ask that those who share the streets with me are safe as well (both cyclists and motorists).  I also will keep this guy in my thooughts as he is in the hospital.
You know, I thought that this blog would be the happy blog with this amazing 8 month advenutre of changing my life.  Yet today, I will say that I have mixed emotions. 
However, I will end this post with this; I have an appointment today to buy my ALC bike!  I am super stoked on that!  Hopefully I can take it home tonight.