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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Does this helmet make me look fat?

I finally bought myself a decent bike helmet yesterday.  I don't usually buy things unless they're on sale, or I have a coupon, or a gift card.  Yesterday I got an email from Dick's Sporting Goods (I can't just write Dicks. Well, I just did) with a $15 off coupon, and since I already had a $25 gift card to use there, I took it as a sign. So Eliza and I headed off to the mall with all the last minute Valentines Day shoppers.




I can't seem to take a photo without looking like a dork.  It doesn't have any bells and whistles, but it's comfy, and I think it's pretty.

I also bought a swim cap, because I'm hoping to start swimming this week.  After I showed Mike the Former Swim Team Captain my purchases, he told me how he and his teammates would bring a cap into the pool, four of them would each take a corner of it, then stretch it far enough so that a fifth person could get into the cap and sit there.  Swimmer party tricks I guess.

Since we're talking about things that go on your head, I recently discovered the beauty of rollers. 




I don't know what I've been waiting for all these years, I love these things.

I may never have a bad hair day again.
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34 comments:

  1. CarlyFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Well, the helmet doesn't look nearly as cute as that hat you won. :-P I like it though. And it reminds me of how I need to get a new helmet too.

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  2. Evolving Through RunningFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I hope you kept the receipt for that helmet. It looks like it has a hole in it. Maybe even more than one.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Lookin' cute!

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  4. BrittneyFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Nice helmet! I always feel like I look like I have a brain on top of my head with mine on!
    Please do a roller tutorial. I have a million of those velcro rollers, and have never been able to make them work!

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  5. Mrs. MFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I think it's a great picture - now just get one with your swim cap on! :)

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  6. Big Daddy DieselFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Welcome to the club, WE ALL LOOK DORKY in our helmets, but I rather look like a dork then dead because I crashed and didnt have my helmet on.

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  7. fancy nancyFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I have the same problem with that store...I just can't say it without giggling like I'm 7!

    My daughter wears her swim cap like it's a winter hat! I tell her to go get a hat because we're going out and she comes back into the room sporting her swim cap!

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  8. Questionably TexanFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Climbing into a swim cap? Hmmm, sounds interesting.
    What bells & whistles do you actually need on a helmet?

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  9. bobbiFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Love that picture! You are so cute ;)

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  10. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I'm intrigued by your love of rollers. I've always been curious but also scared by them after having one stuck in my hair as a child.

    Congrats on the helmet!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    did mom tell you about the rollers? because she's into them now too... ;)

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  12. H LoveFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    you look super cute!! know I want a curler pic!

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  13. ChristiFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    "I can't just write Dicks. Well, I just did" My husband and son both giggle everytime I say I am going to Dicks!

    Helmets never look good on anyone!

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  14. JillFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    You must post a pic post-rollers, I have always wanted to use them but have no earthly idea how. My hair is straight as a stupid board!

    I was looking for a bike one day at work (shhhs, don't tell :)) and typed in "Dicks" in the google search. Um, I think I am now forever on the school radar. I may have to go into the witness protection program.

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  15. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    You think you look like a dork now wait until you buy the Aero helmet. My wife calls it a sperm helmet.

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  16. KatieFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Hmmm, rollers eh? Are they a lot of work? I wouldn't mind having nice hair with very little effort.

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  17. JFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Do those rollers really work? Do you use them at night, sleep on them and then take them out in the morning? I always wondered how my mom did that! Glad you got a helmet!

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  18. Julie @ HotlegsRunnerFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I have to agree with Jeff on the Areo helmet. I'm actually quite shy to wear mine. I think I'd rather wear your pink rollers! :p

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    You look like a real biker! I grew up on swim teams and never knew about the stretching the cap thing your husband explained. Sounds funny, I may ned to find 4 friends to help me try that out!

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  20. JenFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Are you signed up for a Tri? I'm doing my first one on April 17th, then an Oly on June 26th in Philly.

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  21. LisaFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I don't think the photo makes you look like a dork - makes you look like you're in an add (one of those athletic type ads where the person just looks like they are so stinkin' happy to be working out on the equipment or whatever). Nice helmet!

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  22. kristenFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    You actually look great in that photo. Gorgeous skin! And I think you should do a roller tutorial....

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  23. ErikaFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    that helmet doesn't look bad...you could be like my mom and have a mirror hanging off the side:)

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  24. Pretend this is realFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Nice! I love when things work out like that!

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  25. StaciFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    The helmet's not so bad, as far as helmets go. I've been wearing a swim cap, I only put in on when i get to the pool so I don't see myself in it - can't imagine it'll be good. Please do tell what you do with the curlers - a before and after pic would be appreciated :-)

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  26. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    That Helmet looks good!! woo hoo Swimming! I've heard of that trick with the swim cap! Hoping your training is going well!!

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    haha just came across your blog and the helmet is So cute! seriously rocking it girl :) hope everything going well! love your blog!

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  28. TerriFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I think the helmet makes you look tall... and slender... and SMART! :)

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  29. AnnieFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I just got my first helmet too! You look WAY cooler in yours than I do in mine :)

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  30. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    You look cute! I always look like I have a bowl on my head! :(

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  31. EmzFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I use Velcro rollers.

    They
    Freaking
    Rock.

    I love looking 80 everyday when I put them in!!

    You have long eyelashes!! Beautiful!!

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  32. Liz MaysFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    You do not look like a dork! I think you look cute in your helmet!

    I always wanted to be able to use rollers, but my hair is rebellious!

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  33. The Green GirlFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    I really like your new helmet! I am going to need to get one, too. I'm thinking my main requirement will be that I want it to have a 'brim' in front so it shades my face from the sun. Not sure if this even exists.

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  34. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Gettin' all geared up and ready to go!!

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