A 2-day bike trip in Napa proved to be more stressful than adventurous. Thankfully, we were safe and almost home. But were so tired that we had to walk our bikes from the Ferry Building. Earlier that week, I had agreed to attend a big birthday gathering in one of the pubs, and it was to begin in the next hour. This is an excerpt of a conversation that I had with my partner during that walk home.

"So, are you going to go?" He said.

"Where?" I said.

"To the party?"

"Oh, yes!"

"Aren't you tired?"

"Yes, I am."

"Then?"

"What do you mean then?"

"Are you sure you're going to go?"

"Yes, I am."

"What exactly are you made of?"

"Commitment."  I said.

I think this is one of the most understandable answers I have found for my perplexing energy levels.