Bummer. I have so much to say and think but when I face this text box, I short for words. It always happen. Let's see. I shall begin with some expediture update:

Sat, 26, Jul 03 - $4.50 for nasi lemak, $0.40 for chin chow
Sun 27, Jul 03 - $10 for cash card, $10 for BBQ stingray, $0.60 for pool entrance, $1 for pancakes @ $0.50 each

Yesterday, I cycled all the way to Bedok. I've always been wanting to try that and yesterday was the day. I was feeling bored and restless. My bicycle pump tubing is broken. Bummer. I managed to seal the leak with some duct tape though.

The journey wasn't that tough. The only main obstacle I faced was a flyover over PIE. I could have cycled along the road and crossed it easily but I lacked the confidence to do so. Thus, I followed along the pavement.

I ended up at Bedok North Park. It was a small knoll which had tracks spiraling upwards. It was drizzling and I was nowhere near my destination. I finally located an overhead bridge and hauled my bike 4.5m up to cross to the other side. I think my bike is kind of heavy as heaving it up the bridge was not as easy as I thought.

I truly understood and appreciated the usefulness of gears yesterday. Low gear when going uphill will make the work a lot easier. Braking is just as important, especially when going downhill on a steep slope.

I also understood the vulnerability of being a motorcyclist. For a short distance while I was cycling on the road, vehicles, both big and small, whizzed past me. It seems as if I could be smashed into smithereens anytime. Sure, I can take all the safety precautions and mind my own business but what if someone else collide into me? Am I to blame him/her? Might as well I don't take the risk and forsake a motorcycle.