First off I wanna say thanks. Thanks to my friends, family, and especially those who sponsored me this far. Without you I would not be able to do this ride and i am so thankful for the opportunity. Also thank you to all who is reading my blog, the interest you are showing by reading this is so encouraging and i am so grateful. So a little about myself, my name is Stephanie Hubbell. I am nineteen year old. Born in Butte Falls Oregon but raised in North Carolina. I work at a Car Dealership (deacon jones) here in Goldsboro and when i get back from this crazy adventure i plan to attend wayne community college for a degree in dental hygiene. I have a wonderful family, great co-workers and church family, and an amazing boyfriend that have been very supportive though all of my craziness lately.
I'm making this blog so my beautiful friends, family, co-workers, sponsors and anyone who is just curious about what this is all about can view my progress as the big ride across America begins. The big ride across America is a 48 day bicycle ride starting in Seattle Washington and ends in Washington DC. It will be a lot of hard work, lots of fun, exciting meeting so many new people and seeing so many great places but most of all it is to raise money for the American lung association.
Although the Big Ride does not begin until June 23rd 2008, my adventure began way back in October 2007. since i signed up and a beautiful woman (anyone at DJ knows who i am talking about) bought me a bike my life has been consumed by raising money, getting the word out, and preparing for this adventure of my life. As of right now i am convinced that the hardest part was raising the money (5500 dollars), although i might change my mind once i am out there riding, lol. Basically I started my adventure with nothing. I had no bike, no supplies, and no clue how difficult it is to raise $5500. I have ridden quite a bit throughout my life with my mother and my sister when we would travel across America with my dads business. It was very fun and I give a lot of credit to my mom. She is the reason that i enjoy riding so much and we would always have fun discovering new places. I am very proud of what i have accomplished so far. I have to admit when i first signed up i never thought i would be able to raise all the money. But you can really do anything you set your mind to.
Lastly... I will be doing my best to add and edit this blog along this journey, so please feel free to check back in occasionaly throughout the next few months and see where im at. whew, im tired, off to bed.
2 comments:
Hey Steph,
You do have some amazing friends, and so do I...You are one of them, as well as your family. This bike journey says a lot about who you really are and the number of people who have confidence in you.
Linking your blog to mine. I will check your progress regularly. Is anyone going to post for you during the trip?
There is a real sense that we will go with you. We won't be there physically, but our hearts and prayers go with you. May God go with you 'til we meet again.
hey, thanks for the comment and thanks for the prayers as well. yes i am very excited and grateful for everything you and the church has done for me to be able to go on this trip. ya people can comment me while im gone although im not sure right now how often i will be able to check it, but i will do me best to keep it properly updated. again thanks for your prayers.....-steph
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