Day 2 of Little bike.

Day 2 on the smaller bike. I'm a little tired (and somewhat parched) already b/c I had to book it over to RVC which is the best morning train as it only has 2 stops. That train leaves 15 minutes later than the 818 Oside and comes in maybe a few minutes later. (Monster Magnet - "Solid Gold")

The brakes are the only thing keeping me cautious but that's okay I'm not pushing hard to get to work. I have plenty of calories to burn thanks to Rosh Hashana's festivities and yesterday's sedentariness (is that a word?).

Yesterday was the first day since late-July that I didn't ride to work and wouldn't you know it, I slept on the bus ride to Sheepshead Bay -- no headphones, just gold ol' fashioned weariness.

I was supposed to start reading another novel but I'm finding good tips in the last two MHs and I'd like to finish up an essay for one of their contests so I want to keep the fitness on my mind.

As "Readymade" comes on I am of course reminded of May 9, 2006 which is a focal point for my life. The only song I'd heard prior to buying Stadium Arcadium was "Dani California" so when I heard this song, I was just happy to hear that more than one song rocked for real. The riff is reminiscent of Jane's' "Mountain Song" but not nearly as heavy. This is more "high-quality garage band" than "high-quality studio." I remember being in my old room and hearing this and banging my head in the air anticipating my date with Liz and my set at the Comic Strip.

Trying to get used to the seat -- not loving it but I am fortunate to have one. (Jane's Addiction - "Had a Dad" and "To Match the Sun") It's getting windier which doesn't phase me but if it's going to keep up I'd like bigger wheels. If it's going to cost and arm and a leg to fix the bike I may just get a newer, better one. I've pumped enough dough in to this one and though I love it I'd rather take the money and effort and parlay that into a better one. We'll see.

I'm moving pretty quickly past Pier 40 and am nearing Chambers and I keep looking at my watch like it's going to make a difference. "To Match the Sun" is a great tune -- I've written of my affinity for Strays before but it's worth repeating. I was a little bummed that there were only 11 tracks but all of them are good and only 1 doesn't "rock." I think it's an appropriate song for summer's finale and there's some bittersweetness to it that I can identify with, as this was obviously the most monumental of summers and it's blending into mid-September nicely.

At the WFC there was one guy with a hi-tech camera shooting Ground Zero and I stopped in front of him but he'd already gotten his picture in. I really want to ruin someone's pictures w/o touching a camera.

(Monster Magnet - "Slap in the Face") I made the light at Albany Street, to my surprise -- I hustled to make up for some of the time I lost waiting to cross the Highway earlier.

I have to bring the bike in again as it may rain and I forgot to bring the smaller lock. No biggee. I'm anticipating the ride home to see if Tuesday's time was a fluke.

Thank you for reading.