So this morning i woke up with a list a mile long of things to do. i do some more re-organizing in my apartment, then clean my room, kitchen, bathroom and living room. things are starting to look ok around here. the vaccuum isnt working and i'm kind of stressed about that. i dont know if its not working or if its user error :) the whole organizing/cleaning process takes a few hours :)
i take a shower and head down to the market. got some more fruits and veggies and bread of course. lots of sandwhiches. there's tons of people downtown and the energy is palpable. when i get home i got a call from Nel Van der Sande, she says Fred has found a bike for me!! i call Fred and he comes to pick me up on his bike. we go about 5 minutes by bike. he's worked out a deal that i can sell the bike back to the shop when i leave in february. the bike is perfect :) it has a back wheel lock already and Fred gives me a chain lock and a little portable pump. the front brake squeaks but fred and the bike store worker dont seem concerned so i dont push the issue.
now i'm a legitimate dutch person!!! i have a rediculously heavy cruiser style granny bike just like everyone else :) i ride around for about an hour downtown until it gets dark and just enjoy the wind in my hair and pass walkers and smirk at thier slowness. small problem i cant figure out how to turn on my light but i'll figure that one tomorrow i guess :)
i get home, switch over the laundry, and head back out on foot to get some dinner becuase i can't figure out the bike light situation. i'm REALLY bummed about walking. just grab something quick and head back home. big race tomorrow i need to be well-rested for!!! watch and episode of law and order and head to bed :) :)
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