Ramil Blog

So, today my suitemate David, my friend Megan, and I were planning to go on a nice, scenic bike ride to Brooklyn. We all woke up early, ate a big breakfast, didn't shower, and got very excited for our bike trip. David suggested that I video tape the bike ride for the blog, and he even fashioned a camera helmet out of a helmet, video camera, and lots of duct tape. However, during all the excitement of planning, we failed to glance out the window and notice the rainclouds gathering around the Empire State Building. And it's not like we didn't check the weather before we started planning, either -- the forecast predicted only a 10% chance of precipitation, and they don't go lower than 10%. So instead of biking, I spent the morning eating and playing Guitar Hero, which isn't that bad of an alternative now that I think about it.

The temperamental weather is one of the most annoying things about living in New York City. It convinces you to make biking plans for tomorrow based on today's picturesque conditions. But I guess being unpredictable adds to the fun. You have to have rain so you can appreciate the sunshine, right?