I am starting to get myself together... sort of.

1.) I have my sweat equity sheet in the mail (I hope, though that was left up to the organization).
2.) I am attempting to fund raise. I still need about $1,000.
3.) I am getting my bike into shape (I got a "travel" pump, of course my clipless pedals), though nothing fits around the HUGE handlebars that are on the specialized dolce. what's up with that?
4.) I do have a ticket to Norfolk, VA. Anyone else know how they are getting from Norfolk to Nags Head? Enlighten me, because I might bike?
5.) I will be getting my physical in about 4 days.
6.) Doesn't have anything to do with bike and build, really, but I found a place for when I get back! It's really cool, actually. I DO have to pay the deposit in a week... buuut, I'll figure it out.
7.) I think my boss might have a secret bake sale (it isn't technically allowed) at work for me.
I don't know what else, I am sooo tired right now. I can't really think clearly. I'll leave you with a picture of cows, because I took it while I was biking and I love cows.

i did it!

that took me about one minute. hahaha.
clipless rocks! i think i will go one a ride for a couple hours to celebrate! but first, let me tell you more about these shoes and how ugly they are. i got these mountain bike shoes off of ebay (without cleats) and bought the cleats and pedals separately. anyway, they are like high tops and super bulky on the bottom and i THINK the seller lied to me and they contain leather, which pisses me off more than anything else. buuut whatever, i am going to keep my eyes out for some synthetic ones and sell these if possible because i don't want to coat myself in another animals skin.

in addition, i would like to let everyone know how annoying my physical has become... i have to go 120 miles out of the way because my insurance provider has no facilities in my town. since i don't have a car and can't really afford a bus or train right now i am going to bike there.
basically, this is my route:

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i am going only half way each day (i will leave right after work sunday, camp, ride to bakersfield, couch surf, appt., ride to campsite and camp, ride back home and work the same day. aiyyiyi. it's going to be really scary, but i am sure it will be fun. the 'scary' part is because there is basically nothing along the 58 highway (except the campgrounds that are conveniently half-way). lots of water, a cell phone, and basically everything i need to fix my bike will obviously be included in the endevour.
i also have for you pictures of my bike, but i'll post them soon.

clipless

about to try for first time.
freaked.
can't form full sentences.
excited, too.
but freaked.
i expect lots of falls.

my shoes are ugly :).

my anxiety about bike and build

I think everyone thinks I am the greatest cyclist ever and etc. after my last post.
Well, this is my blog to tell you all about how freaked out I am about getting everything done/paid for because no one else blogs about that kind of stuff.

1.) I haven't even looked at the presentation thing. I know I am in week two, that's about it.

2.) I still need the raise $1,400. BLARG! That is the sound of frustration.

3.) I still haven't gotten my bike. Could a bike get lost in the mail?

4.) I barely have any time to cycle. I have worked for about 12 days straight.

5.) I still don't know about my travel arrangements.

6.) I have no money, which translates into being afraid of not working for two months (and right after that having to find a new place and put a deposit down, start paying rent, and all the other costs that invariably come with moving)

7.) Speaking of moving costs. Getting from here to San Diego, getting from San Diego to Norfolk, getting from Norfolk to Nags Head. Mother.

8.) No money also translates into not wanted to shell out for gear.

9.) Habitat has no construction, their ReStore is only open three days a week, two of which it would be impossible for me to work with my normal work schedule, the other one I would only be able to work 2 hr/each time AND I wouldn't be able to start until after May 1st because I would have to go through orientation. They also sound like they wouldn't e excited about me volunteering because I would be leaving for two months after my first few days. Uhm, I'm leaving for two months to work on other affordable housing stuff. Get over yourselves.
The other affordable housing org. where I live neither answered my emails or my phone calls. Who would have thought people would not want volunteers?

So that's what's happening with me! EXCITING!