CAUTION: Ambition Can Cause Pain

I had this genius idea last night, a rare moment of ambition: I was going to ride my bicycle to work today. I checked Google Earth to determine the best route and mileage. It didn't seem too bad...a little more than 3 miles. I packed my backpack with laptop, folders, and water. But I underestimated just how out of shape I am. I don't work out regularly. In fact, I'm a pretty lazy person in general, but I thought I could handle this no problem. It's not like I was going to run to work. Oh how naive I am. And how sad and pathetic. I wanted to lay down and die when I got here...or at least puke. I almost fell over when I got off the bike and attempted to walk.

But I made it here...sweat and all. I did have to stop for a rest or two along the way and I wasn't speedy by any means, but I made it. Though I still have to make it home. I know there is more pain to come.

We'll see if there is a second attempt in the future. Health and the environment? Maybe cars aren't so bad after all.