5 thank you notes.

[atiredsymphony]

dear collar bone,

thank you for supporting my full weight as you snap under the pressure at 30 mph.

dear nolan helmet company,

thank you for making a helmet that absorbs some serious impact. i landed on my head and barely felt it.

dear washington dot,

thank you for posting signs to warn two-wheelers to be cautious, even though we sometimes ignore them and don't realize how steep the edge of those metal plates can be in the dark.

dear fellow mosquito fleeters,

thank you for not running me or my bike over during said crash. it's much appreciated.

dear vicotin,

thank you. thank you. thank you.