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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Rapha Festive 500: Day 8 Thank You Rapha

Dear Rapha,

     I'd like to thank you sincerely for offering up the Festive 500 challenge. I am grateful this opportunity arose and I'm grateful I had the courage and strength to do it. Initially I decided to do the challenge to win the espresso machine. I have a deep passion for making and drinking coffee, so the opportunity to win the beautiful Rocket Espresso Machine, Chris King Tamper, and Espresso Cups was like offering a free ticket to heaven simply by riding my bike. But, after delving in to the project I realized that I had forgotten about myself, forgotten about the things that I love, and the things I have to offer the world. I have been unemployed for 7 months, and that's what happens when you don't have work, you forget who you are and you begin to not feel well. This opportunity to ride my bike 500km was an opportunity to look deep inside myself for courage and strength, to remember that I am good and beautiful, remember that I still have things to give to this world.. And I am truly grateful for that! It is a blessing to have those feelings back! Thank you! I am also grateful for the wonderful products you make and am looking forward to getting a job soon so I can afford more wonderful Rapha gear! Especially the jeans in size 32! Also, if the continental is looking for riders, please consider this my resume, I have no job so I would love to ride for you!

Thank you so much for everything, looking forward to maybe brewing coffee on my new Rapha Espresso machine!

Sincerely,

Nicholas Louis

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