Fijis Across America

23rd May 2010

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Day 6-May 22, 2010

Another sunny day from the West Coast! Today we loaded up the Burb after breakfast and ventured out to LA to watch the Tour de California. Lance was injured this week so he was not present at the event, but we still got to enjoy watching the pros do their thing in sunny downtown LA, just outside the Staples Center. After an excellent seafood lunch (I ordered Salmon), we walked around the various booths set up at the event and tried to advertise our cause as much as possible. We were looking pretty dashing in our Fijis Across America jerseys and khaki shorts. But it seems that whenever we go in a cycling shop or are around an event that involves cycling, the people there are much less likely to be interested in our cause and ask about our ride. It’s always the people at gas stations and restaurants that ask about our trip. However, we did talk to one man today who had just brought Hospice in for his grandmother who is affected by Alzheimer’s. We got her name and plan on dedicating a day of riding to her.

It’s nice to know that even if hundreds of people don’t ask us about our ride and look into the cause, one person’s life can still be affected by what we are doing. In the end, I suppose that makes all the difference.

After another filling dinner at In N’ Out Burger, we hit the beach in Oceanside for some late night Frisbee. Watching the waves and looking at the stars reminded me of how rare the moments we’ll share this summer really are. In fact, every day we pass through moments that we will never visit again. Why not be the best person in each moment, every day, that we possibly can be? Being the best is not necessarily being perfect in every situation, but striving for excellence even when it’s easiest to settle for mediocrity.

Press On,

Jordan-FAA