Thanks for the support and information everyone! Last night we tested out the route and while I'll have to adjust it a bit, it wasn't bad. Mostly through neighborhood roads, although I have to get off my bike 3 times to manuveur over sidewalks at some hairy parts. It's definitely doable. Today I brought in toiletries, some back-up underwear, bra, socks and shoes. Since I have the pannier I think I'll be fine carrying my full change of clothes+shoes, in general. I already keep a little food at work since if I don't have nuts I'll end up at the vending machine.

I think I'll try commuting for a bit and see if I stick to it before I ask to shift my schedule earlier. My boss actually already balked at that once, but right now I work 8-4:30 so that's not bad. It's mostly neighborhood roads anyway.

I didn't ride in today because it's raining (and I wanted to drive in supplies first) -- I'm not sure what to do about bad weather with only having outdoor uncovered bike parking. My cubicle is too small to fit a bike and I don't think the security people would like me bringing it in anyway. I guess on light rain days leaving it outside isn't too bad? It's supposed to be fairly rainy all week, but I really want to try it this week because my boss is out (so no meetings) and its my husband's last week of summer break so he could ride in with me.