Today is the day.
Today is the day I rue.
Today is the day the piercing sun beat upon my skin like the crack of a master's whip.
Today is the day the knot around my neck grew tighter with the heat, pulling me towards my doom.
Today is the day I knew my journey would be long and hot and I would get no pleasure upon reaching my destination.
Today is the first day of many uncomfortable commutes to work.
(Those of you who don't have to wear suits to work, especially you chicks who get to wear flip-flops all the damn time, count your blessings.)