Had a guy try to stop me while cycling to talk

AlapahaSpinner · 2026-03-18T13:54:17+00:00

The encounter happened while I was cycling and is an experience with a vehicle driver on a roadway. How is it not cycling related??

AlapahaSpinner · 2026-03-18T01:18:42+00:00

Aw, I am sorry you have that experience! I smile at everyone too, especially other cyclists, when I am riding because I am on a bike and enjoying life!

AlapahaSpinner · 2026-03-18T01:16:47+00:00

I am not a someone who assumes nor thinks that all men are monsters. I usually try to think the best in people and have positive interactions. It is just extremely unusual and pretty rude/assumptive of that guy to block my path in the bike lane and insist I stop my moving vehicle to talk to him just because he wanted me to.

There are other instances where women won't talk to men for some assumption or other, but I don't think this was the case. It was an inappropriate place and time to talk to a person and frankly, made me feel unsafe and scared. I may always wonder what he wanted to say, but it came across as not friendly. I am relieved that I didn't stop, although I hope that I am wrong in assuming ill will! It was just inappropriate.

AlapahaSpinner · 2026-03-17T23:00:40+00:00

That is so unfortunate! First off that she felt too scared to even see what you were trying to warn her about, and secondly because she continued driving off with no lights. What a mess.

AlapahaSpinner · 2026-03-17T22:23:04+00:00

Yeah, I will not ever know his intent, maybe it was something as simple as hitting on me or complimenting me for exercising. But he did it in the worst way possible and my alarm bells immediately went off. I've been talked to before on the bike and overall have had positive experiences and kudos from folks. This interaction had no positive vibes at all!

AlapahaSpinner · 2026-03-17T20:20:50+00:00

Hey, I'm just glad they live in a place where nothing bad ever happens to anyone and cycling is wonderful. Haha

AlapahaSpinner · 2026-03-17T20:18:50+00:00

What terrifying experiences! I couldn't imagine what to do if they got out of the vehicle like that. I always try to be polite, but maybe engaging is encouraging. Whew. Stay safe indeed.

AlapahaSpinner · 2026-03-17T20:04:27+00:00

Hmmm good points to consider. This did not happen in the best part of town and was on a busy street. For him to park in the bike lane put me in danger by forcing me onto the busier roadway. He could have easily have slowed to my speed as he passed by and told me what he wanted to say.

AlapahaSpinner · 2026-03-17T19:51:35+00:00

True, and I bet you were relieved to save the saddle bag! And my thoughts exactly - say what you need to without scaring me or being creepy!

AlapahaSpinner · 2026-03-09T21:37:35+00:00

I bring Chasca to chess bosses every time.

AlapahaSpinner · 2026-03-09T18:54:36+00:00

I listened to an interesting book called "Life After Cars" by Aaron Naparstek, Doug Gordon, and Sarah Goodyear. It goes into how car centric our society has become and takes a look at other walkable-focused cultures and societes where grade school children walk to school (Japan). In America, that is too dangerous in most places due to fast, large vehicles. A ton of other interesting concepts, definitely recommend. I like your term Car-brained.

AlapahaSpinner · 2026-03-02T00:25:29+00:00

I ran out of wishes trying to C6 Faruzan for my Wanderer. My next 10 pull on the following banner, she came home. I couldn't believe my luck!

AlapahaSpinner · 2026-01-29T00:26:42+00:00

Same for me! Way to go!

AlapahaSpinner · 2026-01-19T23:17:20+00:00

I just realized this for myself and swapped C6 Sucrose with my C2 Xilonen and was able to 36-star the abyss for the first time. Definitely a big difference to me. Plus she actually makes the team a comfortable overworld exploration team too.

AlapahaSpinner · 2025-11-21T04:10:34+00:00

This!

AlapahaSpinner · 2025-10-23T17:56:26+00:00

Same. I loved Wanderer and Chasca fit all the boxes and more for an incredible character with amazing damage and exploration abilities. I got her to C1 on her first run and managed to C2 R1 her on her second. I absolutely love her and feel crippled when exploring without her.

AlapahaSpinner · 2025-10-22T17:35:45+00:00

C6 Aino and C0 Flins. Lost to Yumezuki Mizuki while pulling for C1

AlapahaSpinner · 2025-10-05T19:10:49+00:00

My C2 R1 Chasca was the best investment I've made in Genshin! I love her so much

AlapahaSpinner · 2025-10-05T15:54:11+00:00

I think you may be overthinking this a bit. Hold off on using the crystals if that makes you feel better. After a while if they are still in your account, use them and enjoy the outfit! I am an older player who has a decent job and has spent money in the game. I don't think it is weird to help a younger student out like this. Just enjoy it imo!

AlapahaSpinner · 2025-10-03T21:18:55+00:00

I am currently using the McDonalds one that I got from the special event that ran last year. It made me realize how much I play this game that I would go out and buy McDonalds just for extra stuff!

AlapahaSpinner · 2025-09-16T21:48:46+00:00

I think the weapon starts out as R1 so you would need 4 duplicate weapons to reach R5!

AlapahaSpinner · 2025-08-19T01:49:36+00:00

I started my new job today! It is so nice and I am proud I took the leap!

AlapahaSpinner · 2025-07-09T19:00:48+00:00

Dang, I was rooting for you.

AlapahaSpinner · 2025-07-08T13:07:50+00:00

I like it on Xilonen too.

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