It was cold. Also I had missed the bus. I was getting acid indigestion or reflux or something because I hadn't eaten anything and the cold always makes me feel worse. I called in to update my progress while waiting for the bus and eating the cheetos (which took a little of the edge off). I think I knew I was doomed when I bought those cheetos because I was resigning myself to missing lunch entirely. The exact fare change just put the seal of fate on the affair.