Riding the bike by the river has been a source of everyday joy and revelation for me. For context, the last bike I rode was one I drunkenly commandeered from a lanky Spaniard in Amsterdam (which I promptly flew off of due to my vertical limitations).

Realization 1) I finally figured out how bicycle gears work!!! WHAT A FEAT OF ENGINEERING! I now can go uphill! WOW

2) I was thinking just yesterday that wearing masks while riding was actually pretty nice because you can vibe to music and sing out loud and nobody can see your mouth...

3) ...except today I realized from passersby gawking at me that yes everyone can hear me. And yes I look ridiculous dancing and singing as I bike along my merry way.

4) I am a fool.