The best job I've ever had was the summer I worked in a bike shop. And that was after a 6 year attempt at an engineering career.
Yes, I did name both of my bikes. Yes, I am very attached to them. No, I am not always good at keeping them clean.
Tuuli
Fuji Track - Silver - 46x17
I bought a fixie because I thought a fixie would be fun. Turns out they are!
Currently outfitted with:
Wilhelmina
Marin Lombard - Gray (Stickerbombed) - Sora Triple
A drop bar commuter bike that, so far, I've also used for everything else.
Currently outfitted with:
Would it really be an adventure if everything worked out perfectly?
Adventure Diaries - Multiday bike trips I've taken!
Bike Fun! - Ways to have even more fun on a bike!
Sheldon Brown - THE internet resource for bike info for a long time. Since Sheldon's passing in 2008, bike standards have changed significantly, so it's slowly slipping out of date. Even then, it's still a valuable resource for anyone interested in working on bikes. And a great history on changes to bikes over time.
*from hurtbird - I Like My Bike