• Construction had me fighting heavy traffic from the start
• Pothole knocked off my rear light
• Saw a dead cat.
• And it is getting sort of hot

Sounds like a bad ride and when I pulled in to work, I was convinced it was. But as I let things sink in, I was not so sure. Then I started to type this just to get it out of my system and now I am convinced that it was great.

• Construction had me fighting heavy traffic from the start.
  At least I was able to fly by much of it. It was even worse for the people in cars.
• Pothole knocked off my rear light
  Fortunately I heard it clack away and was able to retrieve it and the batteries with a minimal amount of car interaction. If this had happened in the dark on my way home, I would have never found any of it. Bad event, but timing could not have been better.
• Saw a dead cat.
  Reminded me of why I ride and why I should be careful about the drivers around me
• And it is getting sort of hot.
  And this is a problem why? Most people are wondering if they have enough layers, I am wondering if I have enough sunscreen!

All in all. I am glad I ride. Sometimes it's hard, but is always worth it.