After reading a lot about bicycle handlebars on the bus on my way home from work, I realized that my new bike's stock handlebars have at least two more hand positions available! I'll have to get some grip tape and hoods, but I already used the second hand position to climb a hill on the way to the grocery store. It helped a lot.
Also I had to go to Home Depot to get a padlock cuz Amazon sent me an empty package! 😡 Still gotta call and get a refund.
I bought a new basket too! 🐰