So some of you may have heard, some of you might not have. I’ve decided that once my parents get my bikes up here, I’m selling the car. It’s just more trouble than it’s worth right now. I don’t entirely trust it not to just die on me, it’s a source of worry and financial drain, etc. I can get anywhere I need to get to in Chicago on a bike and/or train. On top of that, a bike has extremely low maintenance costs, I don’t have to put 20 gallons a week of gasoline into it at $2/gallon, it keeps me fit, it doesn’t pollute or make noise, and it’s just enjoyable. And yes, I intend to bike all year round – even in the crazy Chicago winters.
Meanwhile I’ve still only gotten one check for work I’ve done since I’ve been in Chicago. I know I’ve bitched about this before, but it really bothers me so bear with me. Industry policy is generally payment within 30 days. Golly, that’s just great, except that everybody pretty much just waits until the end of the 30 day period to send out checks. I guess I can understand them wanting to hold onto their money as long as they can, but fuck I NEED TO PAY MY FUCKING RENT TOO. I don’t care how much I work – I can’t afford to live here if I don’t fucking get paid.
Hopefully the pressure will be reduced once I sell of my RB67 gear and sell the car, and in doing so clear off my credit card and get a few bucks back in the bank. That’s the idea, anyway. I still need to look for part time work somewhere and start doing more weddings on the weekends.
This week I haven’t worked yet and it doesn’t look like I’m going to. Haven’t gotten any calls and I’m leaving Friday to go to Athens. Will be out of town 4 days, though I don’t think I can really afford that. I’m sending out 40 more mailers tomorrow, though, so hopefully on Thursday and Friday I’ll get some calls and get booked for next week. God I hope so.
Money makes me fucking nervous.
