Okay, this is half joke, a quarter revenge and a quarter serious.
TARGET GOAL: 67 avoided bus rides
Joke: I just learned about “Sunk Costs” in Accounting
Revenge: I had to pay a bogus citation plus a HUGE late fee (okay, the late part was my own fault). The citation was for allegedly not swiping my card on a bus. But in truth, I did swipe it but the reader was busted. I protested it unsuccessfully through writing. Then I gathered tons of documentation and things for an in-person hearing but took them downtown 4 days late. My fault but the late fee was HUGE. Ridiculous. For a bogus citation. So I’m going to make back the money by not using them for my regular routes.
Serious:Ā I do want to spend less on transportation.
My updates to the remaining number of avoided bus rides will be in the COMMENTS to this post, because that’s easiest for me to update when out and about. It’ll be a “stickied” post on my front page until I complete the 67 avoided bus rides.
innerdragon 
April 5: Avoided 2 bus rides by bicycling instead
April 6: Avoided 2 bus rides by bicycling instead
Current updated countdown: 63
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At least you’ll get some exercise. Once it’s over you may choose to continue
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True story š
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I never thought otherwise š
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So, if 67 busrides is what it takes to pay for the citation, everything beyond that will be denying them the revenue. And, as Bradley pointed out, also getting exercise.
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I hope that after 67 rides, my legs will be strong and I’ll feel like continuing. š But for now, this is encouraging me to get out there at least 67 times. I’m glad. It’s hilarious how tired my legs are!!! I was late to my running class today because the ride took longer than it did the first time, due to tiredness. š
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April 7 update: 2 more bus rides avoided via bicycle. 61 left!
My legs are sure tired from all of this bicycling. I’ve gone 27 miles so far with HILLS.
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April 8 update: avoided 2 more bus rides… by being too tired to attend class! WOOPS
April 11 update: avoided 2 bus rides by bicycling (and first time ever leaving one of my u-locks at school overnight)
April 12 update: avoided 2 bus rides by bicycling (slow but less pain today)
***New totals: 55 bus rides left to avoid***
Bicycled a total of 45 miles for this purpose.
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April 13 update: avoided 2 bus rides by bicycling; avoided 2 additional bus rides by letting my professor know about my anxiety regarding the night class (will post about this shortly)
***New totals: 51 bus rides left to avoid***
Bicycled a total of 54 miles for this purpose.
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April 14 (R) update: avoided 1 bus ride via cab (was running late). Bussed back.
April 15 (F) update: avoided 2 bus rides via bicycle (and lots of extra bicycling to boot)
***New totals: 48 bus rides left to avoid***
Bicycled a total of 63 miles for this purpose.
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April 18 (M): avoided 1 bus ride via cab (was running late). Bussed back.
April 19 (T): avoided 2 bus rides via bicycle.
April 20 (W): avoided 2 bus rides via bicycle.
April 22 (F): avoided 1 bus ride via forgetting my card and money and having to take a cab back.
April 25 (M): avoided 2 bus rides via bicycle.
***New totals: 40 bus rides left to avoid***
Bicycled a total of 117 miles for this purpose.
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I did end up bicycling another avoided ride or 2, but lost track of recording … sigh
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I forgot to record another avoided bus ride, both directions.
***New totals: 36 bus rides left to avoid***
Bicycled a total of 127 miles for this purpose.
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