I am planning on getting a more suitable bike in the near future, I may even go to the lbs today and do a few test rides and see what feels good.
Taking the wind into consideration as to route direction is a great piece of wisdom, but I was a little pressed for time last night (I was afraid it was getting dark and I don't have lights yet) so I just did the closest thing to a straight line and just had to deal with the wind.
Here where I live in the north central part of the valley it is often breezy so I'll keep wind direction in mind next time just in case it really kicks up like last night. It has been a cool August here (only 80's instead of 90+), usually its blazing hot and wind isn't bad, this year its been cooler and windier. Kinda odd.
Nobody said this was ever gonna be easy-good thing I enjoy a little pain now and then!
Thanks for the encouragement!