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I took a much easier route for my bike ride today after yesterday’s little adventure. I wasn’t in the mood to walk the bike in my hands or climb over fallen trees again, so I chose comfort over challenge this time. I just wanted a smooth, enjoyable ride instead of ending up completely exhausted. Of course, I still couldn’t fully escape the randomly scattered trees along the way. And there were still those spider webs hanging between branches waiting for me. But overall, today felt noticeably easier and more relaxed compared to yesterday’s real “forest obstacle course.”

The forecast had predicted a cloudy and rainy day, but luckily it turned out completely different. The sun stayed out the entire time, and I couldn’t spot a single cloud in the sky. It was such a deep, clear shade of blue. Still, the day itself felt a bit chaotic, and I barely had any free time to slow down or take a proper break. Because of that, I couldn’t follow through with the plans I mentioned in yesterday’s post. Hopefully, over the next few days I’ll finally have the chance to make it happen and find some answers to the questions on my mind.

Today I talked with my family about the issue I mentioned yesterday, just to hear their thoughts and figure out who might be responsible for that area so I could contact them or ask some questions. Instead, I was told, “Don’t do it, you’ll only get yourself into trouble with the city administration.” That really surprised me. So now I’m not even supposed to ask why a public route is blocked? It’s honestly frustrating, because that path is important for my bike rides. Now it feels like my only options are either to stop cycling altogether or to switch to busy city streets full of cars and exhaust fumes.

It was unbelievably sunny and warm—almost hot while I was biking. Compared to the previous days, I didn’t need any warm layers at all. The only downside was the flies… they were everywhere. They kept landing on my clothes, hands, and legs, and a few big ones even got right onto my face, which felt pretty irritating and slightly painful since my skin is quite sensitive. Another annoying part was the forest route—there were fallen trees blocking the path in several places, and not just right after the storm, but seemingly randomly spread out over a few hundred meters. I honestly don’t understand who left it like that. I might actually have to report it to the responsible services just to find out what’s going on.

The day started sunny and ended with a light rain while I was cycling. Honestly, the rain didn’t bother me at all — it actually made the ride feel even better and gave me a chance to properly finish it. I was a bit sweaty, of course, but that only made it more refreshing afterwards. The air smelled especially fresh, almost “tasty” in a way, which added a really nice layer to the whole experience. What made it even better was that everything went smoothly this time, with no incidents like yesterday, so I could just enjoy the ride. By the end I was a little tired, but in a good way — calm, satisfied, and in a genuinely positive mood.

Today was absolutely amazing — the sky stayed crystal clear all day, and the temperature was around 16°C, which felt perfectly comfortable and refreshing. So I spent my last weekend fully enjoying nature and everything around it. But the main story is about my bike ride, which unfortunately included a small crash and a few abrasions. Luckily, the accident wasn’t serious, and I didn’t get any major injuries.

Finally, after about five months, my crowns were installed — I started this whole process back in December last year. I want to share how it feels to have artificial teeth in my jaw now. Luckily, during normal talking and speaking, I don’t feel any discomfort at all. The crowns even look like my real teeth — maybe even better (okay, that’s just a joke, but still, they really look great). However, at the same time, I do feel a bit of discomfort with the lower crowns when I eat. It feels like I can’t chew completely normally, like something is slightly in the way when I grind food. These sensations mostly appear during meals, and it’s not something terrible, just a bit unpleasant.

Yesterday my work announced a sports challenge, and I decided to give it a try. The main reason is that it already matches my daily activities — walking, bike rides, and swimming — so I thought it would be easy to share mini reports and maybe even win some prizes if I’m lucky. The rules are simple: post a short activity report, collect points, and keep going until May 15. Now my goal is to stay consistent, collect as many points as possible, and hopefully finish the challenge in a good mood.

Yesterday I mentioned our company meeting, and now I want to share some updates from it. Unfortunately, the news turned out to be pretty disappointing. Our financial director told us that the monthly targets were nowhere near complete. The company earned only 70 million rubles instead of the expected 123 million, and April ended up being a very unprofitable month. On top of that, our CEO said salaries will most likely be reduced because the company can’t continue operating under the current conditions, especially with how difficult the economic situation in the country has become.

Overall, the day turned out pretty nice. The sun was out for most of it, although the temperature stayed fairly low, around 7°C. The only unpleasant part was the cold wind, which made the weather feel much harsher than it actually was. Luckily, I didn’t really experience it myself since I spent most of the day at home. Still, some of my family members mentioned how freezing the wind felt, especially on their hands.

Yesterday I felt a bit drained and low on energy, so I decided to go to bed earlier than usual — around 11:30 PM. Even so, I woke up at 5:30 in the morning. It was obviously too early to get up, so I just checked my phone for a minute and went back to sleep until 7 AM. That’s when I noticed my battery had dropped to 10%. I honestly can’t remember the last time I used my phone with such a low charge, so seeing the extreme battery saver mode for the first time was surprisingly weird. It felt really uncomfortable to use, and my Android suddenly looked completely different, which confused me a little.

Overall, it was a pretty calm, uneventful day. The only real “update” was a Google Meet notification saying the CEO had shifted our meeting time. The new slot cuts right into my lunch, which isn’t ideal—but honestly, not a big deal, I can move things around. What I’m actually more curious about is the meeting itself. Last time, I was really tuned into the company updates—especially the financial side and how our department’s been performing. I have a feeling tomorrow’s session might zoom in just on our team, which could be interesting.