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I'm not a normal girl. I'm an angry, sweaty girl, so BITE ME - Maggie Estep ![]() It should be fitting that a not-normal girl such as myself would choose a career that is so often associated with punks, freaks, rebels, and bad attitudes. Of course, not every bike messenger fits that description, but those stereotypes are what people of my ilk are notorious for. Bike messengery can be either romanticized as a dangerous, sexy, uber-cool lifestyle, or it can be demonized as a low-class, dirty, unrespectable occupation. For me, it was always the former. Years ago, when I saw bike messengers effortlessly gliding down the street, dressed in slick duds, never would I have imagined in my wildest dreams that I would, or could, someday become one. Hell, I hadn't even ridden a bike since I was 15, and I probably never rode farther than the grocery store down the street. I never thought I would be strong enough, fast enough, smooth enough, or street-smart enough. But 2 summers ago, when I met a real live bike messenger and fell head over heels in lust (with the job more so than the individual), my interest in the profession quickly became more than prurient. I had aspirations, and now here I am, having made my dream come true. I'm an angry, sweaty bike messenger girl. Who would've known? Not even me. I want to share with you, whoever you are, my story, my experiences, my feelings, my thoughts, my ideas, on the subject of my job, which is in many ways, more than just a job. (Cliché alert) I'll probably include a diary of some sort on this website, so look for weekly or monthly updates (I'm a bit of a procrastinator). And when I get the technology (and the pictures developed), I'd like to share the photos documenting my daily travels. Maybe if you're lucky, I'll sneak in a few pictures of me as well... My Bike's Story Becoming One The Licensing Fiasco Getting a Better Gig Diary of # 177 Messenger Links Completely Random Links E-Mail Me Sign Guestbook View Guestbook |
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