The Bike And The Scooter

I am updating more frequently now, so make sure you check below for other newer posts. I can't promise that this will last... but I do have something to say today.

Yesterday, while riding my bike, I hit a kid (age 4-5) who was on a scooter. I am laughing about it now, but at the time I was really irritated. Technically it was his fault... but I suppose some could say it was mine because bikes are not allowed on the sidewalks here. ANYWAY. I was crossing the street and about to go up the ramp onto a sidewalk. This mother and a baby girl were standing at the corner waiting for the light to change. Then I noticed that a little boy on a scooter was with them. He comes from behind them... I am nearly to the ramp I need to go up to get on the sidewalk with them. He is facing me and I think, "He is going to stop." Because the thing is if he doesn't stop he will 1. hit me or 2. go flying into the busy street. So I start pedaling up the ramp and the kid comes full speed ahead straight at me down the ramp. We collide head on. So I jumped off my bike, and held onto the handle bars... lucky for that kid because I saved him from going into the street. The mother turned around and said, "Oh I am so sorry... I am so sorry..." I just mumbled, "It's okay," and hopped back on my bike. I was too shocked to say much more than that because it could have ended a lot worse. I could have actually hurt the kid (he was fine) I could have gotten hurt or the kid could have gone into the street and gotten hit by a car. Yikes!

Also, I have been watching Dancing With The Stars and Aaron Carter was kicked off last night. I totally do not agree with that decision. He was an awesome dancer!