Screw you Alanis.
So on Friday I finally took my DMV test. Finally got my motorcycle license. And finally, FINALLY got rid of the mulleted driver’s license photo in my wallet.
Who knew that I would one day be more self conscious about a picture of me WITH hair than without? Go figure.
I drove right from the DMV to Champion Honda in Newport and drove out with a 2004 Honda Interceptor. I don’t tend to do things half-assed. I am taking lessons and riding with experienced people cause if I don't this new hobby is bound to leave me half-assed. On the side of the highway. Hopefully the armored Joe Rocket pants I have on order will help prevent that, but really, I'd much prefer to keep that 500 pound vibrator upright. Regardless, I must have walked into my garage 25 times that night, just to look at it. If I could have found a way to take it to bed with me and cuddle, I probably would have.
On Saturday I work up to a day with my shiny new red toy, pulled on my jeans, walked outside, and looked down to soaking wet streets and looked up to a sky full of storm clouds.
Sigh.
Comments
welcome to the two-wheeler club! :) it always rains on the days you most wanna ride. the good thing about it is that on the nice days, you'll wear your ass out on that bike and have the saddle sores to prove it. :)
congrats on the new toy! be careful! xoxox.
Posted by: styro | April 19, 2004 01:28 PM
Yeah - be careful; and assume drivers can't see you.
Posted by: Noggie | April 19, 2004 01:52 PM
Bike looks fucking awesome, nice choice.
Be safe!
Posted by: UnderwearNinja | April 19, 2004 02:11 PM
PLEASE BE CAREFUL! I've seen and heard a lot of messed up bike stories. Please don't end up in the Emergency Dept.
Take care!
p.s. you have nice eyes
Posted by: Kristina | April 19, 2004 05:51 PM
The expansion of Noogie's statement, and the one I ride by - Assume you're invisible and they are drunk. You'll be surprised how much lane wandering happens when they think nobody is around.
Oh yeah, and for the cig butt that will land in your lap when some charmer flicks it out their window - don't freak - it'll fly away before it burns you.
Posted by: Heather | April 19, 2004 06:03 PM
heather, i will totally take that advice. that is a great way to ride.
Posted by: the mighty jimbo | April 19, 2004 10:53 PM
Most of the time when I am riding, I know they are drunk.
Hell, I am the one that bought them the drinks and took them back to my place anyway.
If not,then they ARE invisible and I am drunk.
Posted by: Ed | April 20, 2004 08:42 AM
very nice choice tmj. there's little better than riding on the back of one of those with a good-looking man in the front--and I speak from experience.
Posted by: mich | April 20, 2004 11:53 AM
now all i gotta do is find a good looking man and i'll be all set.
Posted by: the mighty jimbo | April 21, 2004 10:56 AM
see? i wasn't the only one warning you about the dangers of motorcycle riding. and i've had my moto license for 10+ years so i know, remember the if/when thing i told ya before. and be paranoid, this is the only time i'll tell you it's cool to be paranoid. have fun tho, even so....
Posted by: tassy | April 22, 2004 02:49 AM