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Despite the Genesee River being the 2^nd most polluted river in the United States, it can actually be quite pretty. John and I went rollerblading through the park that runs along the river. We had some fun, saw a nifty fire-fighting training center, got some exercise, and took some photos. It's good to get out on nice days.

On that note, I spent most of today outside. It was a beautiful sunny day in Rochester - quite an unusual event - so I made sure to not miss out on such a transient opportunity. My arms are a bit red and the back of my neck has that warm-glowing feeling, but I should be fine. It's been a very long time since I've had skin peel from sun exposure. I've also determined that, despite the wonderful outdoor WiFi coverage at RIT, my laptop's screen was not designed to be able to see in the sun. So, I decided to try something different.

Unicycling is hard. Well I should say, attempting it certainly was. I made a bit of progress in the 2 or so hours I played with Danner's unicycle, but didn't succeed in going anywhere on it. There's a sort of zen you need to achieve: a trust in the unicycle, as you put all your weight on it and let your feet only balance you. I did not achieve said zen, though perhaps shall try again in the future. It seems to be a strangely popular mode of transport at RIT, so I'm sure I can steal some on occasion in order to learn. ->acquire_skill('unicycle riding'); If only it were that easy.