Last year I really wanted to buy a bike. So I did. It’s white and a lightish teal with purple and hot pink stripes.

I get compliments on that bike all the time. Riding down the street people call out, “I like your bike!” Unlocking it from a road sign I hear, “Cool bike. Love the colors.” Validation day in and day out. But here’s the kicker.

You know how many friends that bike has made me?

Zero.

Actually, scratch that.

The mailman liked it and we’re tight now.

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