some days you get up, and it's just heavy gravity. things that weighed x yesterday suddenly, mysteriously weigh x*5 the next day even though nothing has visibly changed. i figured i was in a bit of trouble when picking up my messenger bag almost rocked me off balance, so i just took both rides easy today.

i'm being a bit careful/vigilant because of christmas coming, but so far there doesn't seem to be too much extra traffic craziness going on. probably worthwhile to keep an eye on that factor all the way through into january though. it would suck rocks to be hit by a crazed mall-bound shopper in the height of the festive season.