Thanks for all the suggestions. I definately want a rack and panniers so Ill be looking for something that has the eyelets already. If I dont find something by the time I make the move Ill prolly go to the LBS and see what they have. I was really hoping not to spend too much though.

Ive currently got a car that runs fine other than some minor problems. Its pretty old though so Im just waiting for it to die. Im guessing it will be good for a good while though. The only thing I dont like about it is it leaks water like crazy in all the windows and trunk. I think what sprang the car thing was my Dad moved to Montgomery and said he would buy me a car (told me that before we both lost our jobs end of July). Then the job fell through. Im guessing if he finds a job soon he'll hopefully score me a car or at least help out a lot. No big deal though.

The way Huntsville is built you pretty much need a car. I could do without but if I wanted/needed to go anywhere other than school, work, or grocery store Id pretty much be screwed since there is no public transportation and taxis are not reliable. Plus I want a car for when the weather is real bad. I dont see myself doing a whole lot once I start this new job and start going to school again though.

The situation with the apartment Im wanting to move into is better than the last place I lived. Ill be making a lot more money than I did at my last job but the apartment costs a few hundred more. Another up side is I wont be paying ALL the bills this time, my GF is going to pay half of everything. I was paying for both of us before. So this time my expenses will be a little lower than before.

Why I want to commute:
1) Save money on gas! Its gotten too expensive for my tastes.
2) While I enjoy sittining in my car listening to music I would much prefer to ride!
3) Excersize
4) Im willing to bet it will be faster to get to work.
5) Im not a morning person. I think it will be a good way to turn into a morning person.

Oh well, my thoughts are all scattered now...