I finally got my bike back from the shop and got around to getting some velcro to keep my right foot on the pedal. I also purchased a pair of cheap shoes at Michaels to avoid ruining any of my good shoes. Unfortunately the sizes of the shoes were ridiculous. I tried on a size 6 and it was really tight, so I got a 7 figuring it would fit but when I tried it on after I got home it was huge. Oh well. I stuffed a little sock in the toe to make it fit better.

The next day (because by the time we got back from Michaels it was dark) by boyfriend and I went out to the back parking lot, he rode his cool new bike down the bike path and I was totally jealous of his ability to just hop on and take a ride. When he got back he faithfully held the back of my bike as I tried to ride it. I got scared and frustrated at my leg when the foot turned in a little blocking the pedal from moving. I fell off once, somehow I got into a weird turn and was leaning too far to the right and my prosthesis wasn't about to stop me from falling. I need to make sure I fall to the left next time. I did it by myself for a little while, which felt great. However, I realized I need a smaller bike. The one I have cost me a total of $40, including repairs, and it's adorable and fun but heavy and the brakes aren't great. So now I plan to fix it up a little more and sell it to buy a newer, lighter bike. But it's progress.

In other news, I still haven't found a job. A month of unemployment. I keep getting passed over for people who are more experienced. How am I supposed ti gain experience if no one will give me a job? It's getting to the point where I'm seriously considering going back to Target, which I hated. But I really need money, and I won't feel bad quitting as soon as I find another job. The MTEL (Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure) is tomorrow. I better pass, so I can get a teaching job in the fall. Wish me luck!