The Beginning: I should get up now so I can leave at a reasonable time…maybe I’ll just check facebook first…and the weather…and my email.

The Anxiety Rush: Will I be able to get where I need to be when I need to be there? Will it be hard? Will I get tired? What if I crash?

Blue-Sky Moments: Wow, it’s nice out today! This is a good road, not too busy, good shoulder. This is fun!

The Pre-Lunch Slowdown: Why am I moving so slowly? What’s wrong with me? I’m like molasses! Maybe I have an iron deficiency? Or lime disease? Oh, I’m hungry, never mind.

The”Luxurious” Lunch Stop: Mmm, it’s so nice in here, all warm and friendly and chairs with cushions. I don’t want to leave! If I keep eating than lunch is never over…

Begrudging Inertia: FINE. If I don’t leave now I’ll be here all day.

Afternoon Optimism: If I keep up this pace I’ll be there early!

The Grind: Only 15 miles to go. You can do it. Maybe this truck will stop and pick me up! Nope. Asshole. No one understands your pain! Drama queen…You can be grumpy as long as you keep peddling.

The Last-Minute Rebound: Two miles to go! This town is actually kind of pretty. Ooh, maybe there’s a cute fruit stand on the way! And maybe my host tonight will have a bathtub!

End of the Road: Hello. I’m tired. Where is your shower and what is the wifi password?