Monday is always the busiest day of my work week, but today was especially busy. The grocery distribution center where I work security is having to receive and ship a lot of extra food items due to Katrina and the place was really jumping today. It's good in a way because the shift goes by quickly, but it's very tiring.
I was exhausted by the time my shift ended but that all went away once I got on my bike and started pedaling toward home. There is something energizing about riding, especially at night. The air is cooler, there is less traffic, and things are generally quieter. I can ride along listening to the music of the tires on the pavement and just enjoy the ride.
So regardless of how tiring the work day was, the ride home makes it all worthwhile.