I wake up and it is thirty-six degrees. So what do I decide to do? I jump on my bike and go run errands. Sounded like a good idea when I thought about it. Now not so good an idea. But when there is energy to burn, I must burn energy.

I got a good jacket for cold weather riding and my gloves are perfect for riding in the cold. But the face takes a beating. I tried wearing something to cover my face, but all it does is fog up my glasses.

Once I get the shopping done I’m stopping at the library and do some reading. Also a good place to warm up. I will even take some time to play on my chromebook.

A chromebook is perfect for bike riding. One thing they are expensive and pretty durable. I’m pretty rough on it and it always keeps working. Wouldn’t want to have a $800 computer in my bag and destroy it. Besides all I want to do is get online and look at some websites.

I always carry a book too. The book is more important than the chromebook. But it is always nice to have both, I tend to forget one. I’m not much of a morning person and my brain isn’t functioning. So I have to really take my time and think things out.

People say I should just put everything together. But that doesn’t always work. I’ll start grabbing things and leave something behind. I have left my phone plenty of times, but really don’t care about the phone. I was raised in the era of no cell phones and I still can’t get use to carrying one. But leave a book and I’m pissed for half the ride.

So now I’m thawed out and it is time to hit the road.