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so this weekend was another crazy weekend. i spent the majority of it in a motorcycle safety class so i could get my endorsement on my license and be a *legal* motorcycle driver. turns out most people don't bother with getting their endorsements. i was the only person in my class of 12 that *hadn't* been riding illegally for quite some time. who knew?
spent fri night, saturday, and sunday in class and walked out with all the necessary credentials to go the dmv and get my license. was very cool. felt very comfortable by the end of the weekend and was able to go for my first ride on my precious new bike with mac on sunday afternoon. i can't even begin to describe how cool it is to ride a motorcycle . . . much less be able to share that experience with your lover while she's on her own bike. the first ride was cool. i felt like i'd been riding my bike for years. what an adrenaline rush to be on a bike.
went for a ride again after work yesterday. am trying to ride as much as possible before the bikes get put away for the winter and i have to spend a week in may remembering how to ride the damn thing! we're already planning some bike road trips ... bc here we come!
so today i'm thankful for . . . sharing experiences and creating new memories
so i finally got registered for a motorcycle safety class so i can get out on my new bike. i've not driven a motorcycle in over a decade and felt that it was the smartest thing to do to get reacquainted and feel *safe* on the road.
so the weekend of 11/2-11/4 i'll be in a safety course and if i complete it will walk/drive out with my motorcycle endorsement on my license. yay!
i'll post more once the class is over and whether or not i passed!
as anyone who knows me or has read my blog knows, this year has been one of transformation and reclamation for me. i've reconnected with old friends, made new ones, re-evaluated my priorities and made some fairly major changes in my life (new house, new car, new wardrobe, new attitude) and today another dream came true.
for as long as i can remember i have wanted a bike. not just any bike though. a very specific bike with a very specific paint job. i found said bike a few days ago on craigslist (in my price range even!). today, my big bro, z, went out
with me to test drive it and drive it back should i decide to buy it. it's been 13 years since i've driven a bike (ridden on plenty in that time) so i no longer have my motorcycle license. plus he's the most knowledgeable bike guy i know. i trust his opinion and never would buy a bike without his endorsement. he gave me the thumbs up so i am now the proud owner of this beautiful piece of machinery.
it's a 1997 honda shadow 600 vlx deluxe. has 11,500 original miles on it. brand new leather saddle bags and the paint job is impeccable. this thing looks like it just drove off the showroom floor yesterday not 10 yrs ago! i talked the guy down $100 and he threw in a really nice helmet. z drove it back here and gave it the thumbs up which is impressive because he's not really a *cruiser* bike kinda guy. he rides a beautiful ktm 900 adventure bike.
i'm looking forward to the private lessons he's gonna give me to help me get my permit. then i'll go take a motorcycle class so i can feel really comfy on it. the bike is the perfect size for me and i can sit on it with both feet flat on the ground and my knees bent. the handlebars and pegs are in the right spot as well. it feels like the most natural thing in the world.
i'm so excited i can barely contain myself . . .
so today i'm thankful for . . . the universe dropping my dream bike in my lap and a good friend to share the experience with.
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