things an ali needs

I* am writing another blog post because I feel like posting on a blog is what you’re supposed to do. However, there is a problem: I don’t feel any need for this kind of thing. I’m not a natural sharer (er, in real life I probably share way more information than you ever wanted, but that’s fun...right? Amiright?). I don’t want to tweet and blog...I want to ride my bike (and go for a run...and I’ll swim if really pushed to find a reason not to write/e-mail/tweet).

So...this week you’re getting a quick low down of the important things in my life, a little snippet into the Things an Ali Needs to survive:

1. Tidiness. At all times, things must be in their place. I cannot stand when things are a mess, I get stressed. I get angry. Please see Exhibit A for a classic example of  how to be tidy. Also, Exhibit B.

EXHIBIT A: EVERYTHING MUST BE IN ITS PLACE.

EXHIBIT B: Caught in the act of being tidy. 

2. Coffee. I love coffee. I find it particularly beneficial for procrastinating before going swimming. Enough cups, and sometimes the pool has actually closed and I don’t have to go at all!

3. Food. I love food. The amount I love food cannot be expressed in words. Eggs. EGGS. 

4. Sleep. At least 10 hours. Every night. 

5. Being on time. I am ridiculously efficient, and excellent at being on time, every time**.  Every morning you’ll find me sitting waiting, patiently, for others to get their act together and get ready to ride. It can get frustrating, but I try to let it wash over me. See Exhibit C. 


EXHIBIT C: People love me. 

* Please refer to ‘Disclaimer’. 

**If you have told me we’re setting off 30 mins to an hour (or two) before we actually are. 

Disclaimer: This piece was entirely ghost-written by a supremely intelligent, quick witted and charismatic third party.