injuredcyclist

Am I the only American that cant get worked up about today? like everyone else i remember exactly where i was and what i was doing when i first heard the news, and all day at school (i was a senior in high school) all we did was watch the news and talk about what was happening. ive lived in new york, right down on...
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My dad had a heart attack today. Apparently only a minor one, but they life-flighted him to Casper from work. I got to spend all day at the office trying not to fall to pieces at the thought of him dying. I got a text from my mom at the end of the day that they're just going to put in 1 stent. I guess...
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I'm no longer homeless! got the ok on a nice place in st. johns with a landlord 5 years my junior. cheap rent. like, im-stealing-things cheap. no garage for my nighthawk, but there is an unfinished basement that has a door directly onto the driveway. ill make it work. oh yeah, and im a short walk away from the strip of bars, shops, and such...
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I got kicked out of my house today. Fuck yeah! to roommates that never talk to you, never speak to you about what's bothering them, and are amazingly, childishly passive-aggressive. I'd be pissed if i didnt find the situation so fucking hilarious. besides, ive moved across the country site-unseen four times in the last nine years. the idea that this would do more than annoy...
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Nighthawk Adventures

I was deadset on seeing Mt. Rainier this weekend. Jumped onto the 5 and headed north. Switched to the 12 heading east and decided that Highway 7 north was a good idea. I had originally intended to take the 12 until the 123, take that north until it turns into the 410, and take that all way around until Tacoma and the 5...
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An update you say? Indeed, an update.

Work:

Going well. I'm about to organize a meeting to fire someone that's been making mistakes on my account, making both my company and me look stupid, inept, and unprofessional. I've been told by my boss that my move to permanent status is imminent, which will be nice, since I haven't had any kind of benefits in more...
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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?