Timeline of my commute

8:38: Exit the sliding glass door while using foot to block cat from escaping
8:39: Unlock bike.  Bark shin on pedal or frame as bike rolls in some unpredictable direction
8:42: Push bike onto sidewalk and get started.  Utter some phrase like "Sweet fucking Jesus!" when I realize how cold it still is
8:43: Perform slightly illegal zig-zag to get into bike lane on right lane of street
8:46: Remind self to keep eyes on road, rather than watch for trains going under overpass and lose momentary control of bike
8:49: Encounter multiple joggers clad in brand new Nike gear, allow super cyclist to pass me
8:53: Smell potato salad, get terribly hungry
9:00: Halfway!  Always get stuck at this fucking light.
9:02: And this one.
9:04: StupidfuckinghillstupidfuckinghillIhatethisfuckinghill...I made it! That hill isn't so bad!
9:06: Oh god!  Notice me in the bike lane while you merge. NOTICE ME! GAH! Notice me!!
9:09: Oh Krispy Kreme, you temptress...
9:14: I have to go right, look I'm signalling, I'm going righ- HOLY SHIT.  Ok, safe in the shopping center
9:15: Come to stop at entrance to parking lot.  Take off gloves and helmet, admire steam coming from eyes and chest, walk bike to rack and attempt to fix hair in windows along the way.

Going to work is always an adventure.