injuredcyclist

I have a new job (start Friday) and my motorcycle doesn't need major repairs (all the stuff you'd think it'd need if it sat for 5 years). pretty fuckin good day.

night.

Well lets see. I had two interviews in the same day for a single position. i was told by the guy that would be my boss's boss that my resume was 'impressive.' itd be a step back pay-wise, but if i work my ass off apparently not for long.

the book i was waiting for, "Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guild to Riding Well" by david...
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Waiting.

Waiting for the estimate on my motorcycle. its been two days.

Waiting for a book i ordered on amazon. despite a ship date of yesterday, its not scheduled to arrive until may 5th. from washington. is it being delivered by fucking bicycle?

Waiting for an interview monday morning. i could start by friday. hoping it pays at least $15 an hour. even if it...
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You know, i really thought id have a happy update by now. instead, that motorcycle that i got a 'good deal' on? yeah, mechanic at Cycletune says it needs about $1500 worth of work. and i still havent heard shit about a job. even the employment agency hasnt gotten back to me. wtf?

seriously, can i catch some sort of fucking break already?

I bought a motorcycle! squee! 1983 Honda Nighthawk 550cc. Needs tail lights and a new seat cover, but the engine runs well (especially given its 31k miles), the tires are good, and the carbs have been rebuilt and adjusted. brand new MSU-green paint job. small issues getting going initially (i popped the front tire off the ground, which scared the hell out of me) but...
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I move to portland just fine (even saw my parents) and whats the first thing i do? thats right, get sick. feeling a little better today, but nowhere close to normal. blah. nothing like getting to a new place and laying in bed for four days. oh, and its rained every damn day ive been here so far. think its been 70 in new york....
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So. I've got a place to go, I've gotten rid of a lot of my stuff (even my gecko found a new home with one of my friends; bye Atticus!), and I've pretty much packed the rest. I just picked up the van I'll be driving out there. Didnt need the reminder of how bad my parallel parking skills are. nothing like jamming the wheels...
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I'm moving to Portland, just as soon as I can confirm housing. waiting to hear back from a place i skype'd with last night.

i received response to a housing wanted ad i posted a couple days ago. at the bottom of her message the girl said this:

"PS- I'm from Long Island. Moved here on a whim about 2 years ago after finishing school...
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it appears increasingly likely that Portland is my next destination. about half the jobs ive applied to over the last two weeks are out there, its cheap (or at least cheap compared to nyc and sf), and its one of the most environmentally conscious and bike-friendly cities anywhere. and for what its worth, its where my mom thinks i should be.

i got prodded into...
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i went for a ride yesterday for the first time in four months. just 20 miles down to battery park and back (theyve made a lot of progress on the wtc towers since i last saw them). never in my life have my legs been that weak. there are two really small hills on the way back. i had to walk up the second one....
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New post, because the last couple have been insanely whiny. just a couple of things though.

first, started following a couple of environmental websites and blogs that i used to frequent. saw the term
steady state economy, which i had never run across. lead me to another term i hadnt seen before,
jevons paradox. now im trying to find a book i was...
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If i dont hear back from anyone by closing time tomorrow, im giving up and moving home.

ive thought about staying in new york through the end of march. it makes a little sense. my lease would end, it would give the job search more time to germinate, and i think i have the money. but im not sure that i want to crawl home...
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