Little pleasures, big blessings

To Lim Chu Kang, 63 km. There were four rides yesterday. I go for none, but think all weekend about one of them: a double American century. 320 km in less than 24 hours. I'm so drained. I wake up this morning, go back to sleep and cycle only after lunch. At Mandai, as I cycle the long stretch without stop lights, my mind wanders to the long days at work. I cycle into Kranji Sanctuary. A modern-day dinosaur (chameleon?) skittles across the road. Two vintage cars driven by vintage drivers ripple past my space-time continuum. An egret races ahead of me at more than 30 km/h. I blink as my extended wear lenses (first time I'm riding with them) suck the moisture from my eyes. A truck cuts me off. I wave my arm vehemently. Twice. Back home, I munch on a chocolate bar. Life's little pleasures. Life's big blessings.