Damek.

I’m annoyed that right when I discover I can rollerblade to work, and that I enjoy it, it decides to rain for a week straight.

I’m not annoyed that I’m suddenly busy enough that I’m barely exercising. The busy-ness is welcomed!

But I am a little annoyed that I miss working out so much and feel “ugh” with myself so quickly.

I’m annoyed that the weather was so beautiful (though chilly) this morning that I couldn’t resist trying to squeeze in a skate to work today even though I knew it would make me about an hour late.

Because…

I’m annoyed that you can’t predict the trajectories of dogs.

That I boldy tried to pass the lady under the scaffolding whose little white dog seemed to be going in a nice straight line, but which suddenly decided to bolt to the left. Maybe there was a bird?

That I successfully slowed/swerved/caught scaffolding and didn’t hurt anyone but myself.

That my knee is now a little sprained, just enough that it took the fun out of it and changed the calculus of the decision to skate for exercise even though I’d be late.

That I couldn’t get an express train at 42nd St.

However, on the plus side of all this, my knee is not twisted like it was a couple times from skiing, it’s just a little uncomfortable. And on the plus side, I did get a seat on the 6, and on the 4 when I switched. And I only got to work 30 min late.

And I feel a little better overall for having done something, and I’m in high spirits for time spent and to be spent with friends, so no worries!