I got a new job (yippee!! ) that pays more than my last (double yippee!!! ) but it's 30 miles away by highway, so after trying to figure it all out, I can't commute anymore (boooo hoooo ). I'm happy and bummed at the same time. I hated my old job, and think I will really love my new one (which will present me with many more opportunities). My old job was 4 miles away and I rode all the time. Now that it's a 2+ hour commute by bike one way, I just don't think I can do it. Not when I would have to leave at 5:30 to be there by 8 to get changed and presentable for the day to be ready to start work at 8:30.

Oh well- I've talked with DH and hopefully we'll make it a few more years with this car then get a hybrid.

I've thought about driving one way, riding home, then riding back and driving home- but the roads just aren't that safe- either too crowded with traffic or old lonely country roads w/speed limits at 50+.

Don't know why I posted- I guess I'm just getting it off my chest and I know you all would understand...

I'm sending back my cute messenger bag that I ordered (all that fuss over the fit and now I'm not going to need it). When I do run errands locally I'll just use my backpack.