Day 0:

Americam?

The place: the Sheraton North Houston, room 823. I’m sitting on the bed, watching the Cavs claw their way back into the opening game of their playoff series with the Celtics, and thinking I should maybe stretch a bit. Really though, I just want to watch the Cavs win and go to bed happy, because I’ve got a big day tomorrow. Tomorrow the Tour du Rouge begins.

This is what I’ve been waiting for since last October, what I’ve been raising money for since December, and training for since February (though, honestly, not as hard as I should have). It’s actually a little hard to believe that it’s finally here, since it’s always been something that’s so far in the future. Now all I need to do is make it through the night.

I’m pretty sure I can sleep. I’m tired. I feel tired. I’m just worried that I’m going to be restless tonight and that I’m going to wake up tomorrow exhausted and have to drag ass all the way into Beaumont. Whatever… at least I finally get to ride in the Tour du Rouge.

Also, Go Cavs!