Enjoying my Weekend

I've been off since Monday morning.  Oops.  Let me rephrase that.  I've been off work since Monday morning.  The Midwest has getting pounded with tons of snow (some more then others) and cold (some much more then others!).   Around 2am Tuesday morning I took my laundry to the laundry room.  I was around 8 degrees.  I almost didn't see a step and it could've been really messy.  I thought it was pretty cool that I hadn't fallen.  Well.  That was the beginning.  On my way back to my apartment I walked that same sidewalk and it didn't go so well.  I flat out did not see the step and fell flat on my face.  That was pleasant. 

Around 4am I went back to switch out the clothes (I got distracted) and was just over $1.00 short.  Now I had to go get quarters up at the gas station.  Not a big deal normally but this time I have to put on long johns, thermal t shirt, reflective vest, etc. so I don't get hit and I can stay warm.  (It is what is is.  Part of life.)  I got the quarters and took care of the clothes.  Everything was good. 

As it got closer to morning I thought it'd be cool to get a picture of the sunrise at the Huffman Dam.  I left late and thought I was going to miss it as it was getting pretty light.  At one point I saw the light reflecting off of a cloud behind me and took a picture of it. However, something just seemed off about it, but I just couldn't place it.  I continued riding and it kept getting brighter but it still had not dawned on me.    It's about 4 miles to the dam and I had ridden just about 3 when sunlight started reflecting off buildings.  Hmmm...  At this point I stopped, turned around and wouldn't you know it, there was the sun peaking over the rooftops.  It was actually pretty spectacular.  It was then that I remembered I always came down to the dam to see the sun set and of course the sun always sets in the west. 

I figured since I was almost there I'd at least finish the trek.  I went to get on my bike and my front tire was flat.  HA!!!  I sure am glad I put long johns and all my cold weather gear on! (It was 5 degrees)  The icing on the cake was that I had brand new hiking boots on.  So I was able to break them in.  Yea for me!  On the bright side, it was a beautiful, cold sunny morning and I did get an awesome picture (see below)!  Plus, I couldn't have asked for a better day to go for a walk.  It would've been nice to make it to the dam but oh well.  It also reminded me why I like the morning.  Seeing the sun come up and things coming to life is just amazing.  I think I'll be doing it next week too!