Friday, February 27, 2009

Lowering My Carbon Footprint Weeks 2 and 3

So I'm a failure.

I've got loads of excuses but for the most part I was just lazy.

On week 2 I rode my bike a grand total of....... 8 miles

I drove or was a passenger in a car for a total of just over 34 miles

Wow, this was bad. I looked into ltd but never woke up in time to catch the bus that takes me to Eugene Station as I have classes at 8:30. (It's not like I'm ever on time even when I drive)I tried to keep driving to a minimum and consolidated my trips for the most part. It did snow on Tuesday of this week so should I be penalized for not riding my bike that day? (hey, thats a good excuse)

For week 3:
I actually rode my bike 19 miles this week! 16 were too and from school and the other three were recreational.

I did however drive or got a ride in the car for 27 miles. So i still didn't achieve my 50/50 split. I found that it helped to wake up a little early and wake up a little with some java, plus the weather was a little bit better this week, that can't hurt right?

On Thursday of this week, My stupid bike lock key broke in my lock before my noon class. I decided to risk not having my bike locked the entire class. After sweating frofusely for an hour and a half I came back out and realized it was still ther (whew) I promptly had to go to the nearest bike shop and fork over 16 dollars for a new one! arg.

Until Next Time!
-Nick

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