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bikes built
As I said, I started working as a builder at Rapid Transit last week. That means I build new bikes that are shipped to the store in boxes to get them ready for customers to purchase. Although the bike is mostly done when it arrives, we check to make sure everything is tight and adjusted and wheels are trued, etc. 2 nights ago I was able to name all the models of bikes I have built at Rapid Transit so far. They are (I think):
Thrs: Kona Dew
Fri: Kona Smoke
Sun: Kona Humuhumu-nukunuku-apua'a
Mon: Kona Blast
Tues: Kona Dr. Dew

list
worked Sunday, Monday (10 hrs), Tuesday (10 hrs), and Wednesday.

To do:
Sign Waste Management contract - done.
finish Economic Disclosure Statement. - done
Pay e- bill.
Mail above 3 things, along with photos to Mark the lawyer.
All the things from Sunday's list.
....esp. finish spreadsheet. - done
make pie. - not done
drink wine. - not done, had pizza and the last cider that Dan brought over last night.

list
to do:
UnitF1 spreadsheet
West Town Bikes--admin web site, check notebook for what needs to be done. Fill schedule, make contacts page.
Remind people who signed up for classes, advertise classes on listserves.
Sign up BYOB
Update Cyclesis site with location and directions to WTB.
Advertise cyclesis workshops.
reply to Bob P.
Decide about trip to Israel.

also to do, but less urgent:
finish off countertop, seal plywood support for countertop.
register for LSAT, get practice tests.
order seeds, build containers for gardening.
sew hats.
knit something for Sam.
Something.

got a job at Rapid Transit
I'm now working as a builder. My test was Thursday, and I worked Friday and today.

to do
invite cycling sisters to meeting
clarify workshop location and directions on website
sign up BYOB
groceries
Ace Hardware
mail letter
prepare brakes demo

list
to do
follow up with engagement letter from Mark - done?.
certify. - done
cycling sisters site?
look for p/t jobs
buy new computer asap
invite cycling sisters to meeting with Keith and Pete
Sign up next BYOB
make toe clip covers.
eat.
instruct BYOB.

worked
Worked for Time Out, made over $200 (thanks to Sam giving me one of his stops). Didn't finish super fast, starting to think that not eating slows me down more than taking a break for lunch would.
Finally ate a bad veggie sandwich and a donut.
Rode to West Town Bikes with Nick.
Took Alex's Bottom Bracket class.

done
Did some sewing, confirmed that the sewing machine works.
Had a meeting with Keith and Pete, community liaisons at CBF.
Hung out at CBF, checked email and got out of my commitment that evening in freakin' Rogers Park (too far away)
Went to Sears, finally exchanged gift for ...(guess what?) camisols! and a nylon turner (spatula) and a cork screw. Finally don't have to borrow neighbors' corkscrews all the time.
Had meant to go to Clark and Barlow but shopped at Sears for too long (even though they mostly just have ugly clothing).
Met Sam at home, fixed flat on trailer, got ready to go on date.
Went on date, ate a lot of Italian food.
Picked up leaves from Howard on the way home.

stuff
On Monday I had a busy day without really using the computer much.
got up, had breakfast.
I forget what else I did.
Rode to Rapid Transit.
Called Mark Kupiec, did some follow-up communication.
Drank coffee mixed with hot chocolate.
Walked to the Ark and bought a down jacket for $5 with which to make my toe clip covers.
Went to West Town Bikes about an hour early to prepare.
Instructed Introduction to Bike Mechanics.

list
done
woke up was grumpy.
did a couple dishes
ate strangely soupy oatmeal with nuts, black tea (ran out of coffee yesterday, stupidly didn't leave enough time to get more)
thought about what to do today--possibly overthinking things
checked email, quickly deleted extra things
worked on BYOB 6 sign-ups, sent first email to wait list.
called Randy

to do
shop for computer - didn't really do
cs finances - done
cs site - didn't do
write cover letter, arrange to send - didn't do
call reporter - never talked with her
3pm leave for Sears? (exchange product) - didn't do
Stanleys - did? I forget
FAC - done
eat - went to H-bar with Sam and Kristin
CCM art show opening - done

list
done
had oatmeal, 1 veggie sausage, and bites of Sam's eggs and yogurt, and coffee.

to do
register/advertise WTB classes - done
advertise cycling sisters classes
advertise Bike Winter events - kinda done
organize for event next Tuesday - worked on it
apply for jobs
shop for new laptop
make cheesecake?
shop at Stanley's - coffee, half/half
4pm WTB meeting
6-9 BYOB

Wednesday
On Wednesday, I delivered Time Out. I got a slightly earlier start than usual, and finished 41 stops by 3:30. Sought out and delivered to a new news stand, run by the brother of the Madison & Wabash News guy, and was back by 4:30. One highlight of the day was that the woman I always see at Bin 36 gave me coffee and a cookie. Now I am even more looking forward to signing up for their Wine 101 class, if it's not full. Left Time Out at 5:30, arrived home near 6, covered up graffiti on HUB Co-op with my own graffiti (hearts, "bikes are fun", etc.) Took a shower, went to a HUB Co-op meeting with architect Peter Dreier and lawyer Mike (?).

list
done
showered, put on same exact outfit as yesterday.
had hot cereal and coffee with Sam.
went to John Stoner's place to finish putting classes on WTB site, make sure registration process works, and send announcement about classes.
figured out Ted's laptop might be at his place, went there.
checked email, including a little job networking.
took a break for lunch, at some crackers, an orange, almonds, and popcorn with butter and salt
returned to Ted's.

to do (not all for today)
make eggplant parm. - done
continue networking for clerk job. - done?
research law profession? - not done
cycling sisters site?
find knitting patterns
make awesome insulated toe clip covers.
sew.

list
done
put on lots of wool and fleece
had a nice breakfast and read the paper
did some dishes
washed and soaked beans
found out that computer lent by Travis doesn't have a place to plug the internet cable into, so brought portable office to J. Stoner's place.

to do
west town bikes schedule and announcements - did the next morning
email - did a lot
follow up with Keith - done
structural engineer inspection? - did what I could?
follow up with networking, look for part time job - emailed PCNG, Mike Wasserman, John Fish
cycling sisters site
finish dishes - done
make chili - done
give back Laila's knitting books

done
tidied
more laundry
ate toast and coffee
did dishes

to do
follow up with Keith - emailed Keith
get structural engineer - left message
follow up with job search. - emailed Jim.

Here's what's going on today
Yesterday I returned from a weekend in Philadelphia with my parents. I enjoyed it and felt very relaxed. I ate birthday cake and birthday pie. I even responded to one job listing!

Today:
had pie and cookies and coffee for breakfast with Sam
filed some old paperwork to make room for kneading bread, found $36 worth of calls to Mexico on my phone bill. This is a mistake, I did not call Mexico.
Made bread dough.
Did dishes.
Scooped litter box and the floor near the litterbox.
Ventured to John Stoner's office to find an available computer.
Supposedly going to find job listings and apply for them.

list
ate piece of cake and coffee for breakfast (now it's 3:30 and I'm hungry)
washed dishes
cleaned kitchen to prepare to bake
started bread
cleaned more dishes
listened to radio meanwhile

to do
baking bread - in process
email BYOB - done
email Jim about HUB "next steps" - done
call Waste Management - done
help Howard (5pm?)
bikegeeks (6:30pm)

not done from yesterday
find clerk positions to apply for
sew

important for tomorrow
go to department of revenue? to ask about zoning variance
bring unfinished tallbike to bike club
get groceries

to do
had pastries and leftover yogurt cake, and coffee
read some Wall Street Journal

to do:
catch up on emails
figure out west town bikes site, figure out how to register for classes and a schedule
update cyclesis site, make comments on what I'd like changed(?)
find clerk positions to apply for
sew

list, as usual
I haven't been making the list because my computer's broken, so I'm only accessing the internet every couple days. Actually, I think I've been wasting less time reading CCM emails and articles attached to them, and have more peace of mind in my kitchen without the internet now. I am now enjoying Ted's laptop in his newly-livable unit.

to do on internet
check email
remind co-op about tasks
do my co-op tasks: call Waste Management
check time of movie - done
check time and place of XXX ride

to do
call Travis
call Jim Freeman
call Keith

today's plan
ride borrowed bike back to Rapid Transit
fix stem-fork interaction and finish attaching new stem and brake to fixed gear "cream" bike.
attend "Friday Afternoon Club", talk with Alex
meet up with John Van Dellen
go to movie
eat somewhere in that time

Friday
Tonight is the Vampire Ride. I believe I will try to attend.

to do this afternoon:
plant seedling if not too much cold and rain.
confirm people to be on TV - done
call Trish - done
look at law school programs - I checked out Northwestern's and UChicago's admissions pages. It seemed to late to do a well-prepared application, may apply fall of '06 for matriculation fall of '07. I'm concerned that I would be among the oldest students.
something

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