An impromptu “triathlon” this morning ;) Bike to skate to bike to swim! 🚴‍♀️🛹🏊‍♀️

Met my brilliant and adventurous friend Rickie for our last super early before work adventure, before she leaves to begin another adventure with her kids and hubby on the west coast. Pack skateboard in backpack, ride to a dead end for a skate lesson, ride to a secret swim spot for a quick refreshing dip in the Trent. Bonus round: Run into your wonderful neighbours who have picked lettuce for you, and come home with cucumbers on your handlebars.

Rickie and I have decided these micro adventures are our “secret days”. The bonus day that happens before our real ones begin. Where you get up at 6AM (or earlier) to try a new thing/go to a new place/meet a friend/visit something beautiful. Sometimes secret days happen on the other end, in the dark of night. Secret days can be found – or created – at the beginning, end, or middle of the day. Their only requirement is that they contain the spirit of adventure, and dipping a curious toe in a world outside your normal. It’s taking a different route, stopping at the roadside stall for honey, exploring that path between those buildings, or staying up too late to stare at the stars.

Two thumbs way up for secret days, and all the joy and life-fuel they infuse into your heart and soul. Bon voyage Rickie! Here’s to your next great adventure! 💚🎉