Swimming on Two Wheels

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Just wanted to share that today I had the absolute pleasure of biking home in a torrential downpour. I bike in the rain a lot and most of the time it is admittedly a bit of a drag, but today I had an absolute blast. Had another exam today followed by a two hour lecture, and was in desperate need of some steam blowing. When I left campus, it was a normal drizzle, but over the course of my 20 minute ride, it steadily picked up in intensity and it wasn't long before I was completely soaked. At a certain point you reach peak wetness, and from there its total freedom. The bike paths even started to fill with water, and soon I was just sloshing through a continuous inch of water. By the time I got back, my boots had filled with enough water for me to feel the sloshing when I walked. 


Obviously I took my BeReal during this ordeal: here it is for your viewing pleasure:

Although I got home completely drenched (no need to shower tonight I suppose) it was an amazing way to decompress from a stressful day. Hooray!

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  1. VirginiaOctober 13, 2023 at 8:47 AM

    Yay! I bet that was a fun ride and a good destressor for you after your exams! sounds like you are really a native now haha.we are getting some sunny days and some rain not too bad yet. we're leaving on the 21st for a trip to Dallas. I think today is Miles birthday and he is 13 can you believe it? stay safe little one XOXO

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