oh yeah - remember commuting is biking too and takes lots of energy. I try to start off each way with at least half a cup of coffee and something easily digestible inside me. Oh, and I drink different herbal teas all evening to make sure I get enough water altogether.

Well done on the full commute, and those hills!! It gets less stressful as you memorize your route and know where all the potential pitfalls are. Well, you never get used to "buzzers", but if you expect them they're not quite as scary, just annoying.