perhaps one of the best quotes i've heard since starting back up at work.

most of the people i work with suffer from "let's not think things through and then have it spew out of my mouth" syndrome. there is this 60-year old guy who transferred departments and the ladies are giving him a hard time catching onto things. leave him alone. it seems like i'm the only impartial person at work. someone is always talking about someone else behind someone's back. i like being neutral. i like flying under the radar. i'd rather be friends with everyone than no one.

tomorrow means my first payday since starting back at work. Mmmm...full-time income. delicious!

this morning i woke up unreasonably early (8:30) and came to the conclusion that i awoke early for a reason: to go biking. with the weather being decently mild and the roads more or less dry, i decided to see how long it takes to bike from my house to work. seven miles and twenty minutes later i stopped, dismounted from my bike and hung over the bridge in fear of vomiting the frosted mini wheats i ate pre-ride. maybe it was the fact that i was wearing 3 layers and a winter jacket with a hat, scarf, and gloves in 50 degree weather. maybe it was the fact that i was pushing myself the whole way, which as it turns out, is almost entirely all uphill. i have come to several conclusions: 1. i shouldn't bike so fast and should henceforth pace myself. 2. not wear so much; overheating sucks. 3. find a less hilly way to work. 4. just drive to work.

that fifteen mile bike ride was lovely. turns out the roads were a little wet and i ended up with those dorky mud stains on my pants and jacket— you know, the ones that look like you've had an accident in back.