August 19, 2007

  • I think I just had an orgasm

    I took my bike out for it's maiden voyage (and mine). Oh my god, I love motorcycles.  It was only a short ride, all of 5 minutes, from Pixie's house to mine, but it totally kicked ass.  I can totally see the appeal of motorcycles now.  Even just going the speed limit (35mph), it just felt awesome.  I can totally see myself going and riding back roads, just 'cause I can.  I love it!!!!  I was nervous at first, but it's really not that hard.  I just need to practice.  And I finally figured out the gear-shift.  I'm used to the pattern-type shift (H-pattern, V-pattern, etc.).  It's not that way on a bike.  It's just tap up for a higher gear, tap down for a lower gear - no pattern, more like a slap clutch.  I'm still on a learner's permit, so I can't go on highways or ride at night, but I think I'm okay with that.  I need to get a lot more comfortable before I'm willing to go faster.   I was thinking about going out again today, but I'm sick, and I really need to recuperate and rest, so I'll save it for tomorrow.

    I love motorcycles!!!

    I also bought my brother an I-pod for his birthday, and loaded about 10GB of music on it.  In the process, I have reaffirmed my hatred for I-pods and I-tunes, thankyouverymuch.  At least fiddling with his let me realize this.   I'd much rather go out and buy a Creative mp3 player, or even, *gasp* a microsoft zune.  That's a lot coming from me, the hater of all things Microsoft. 

    My welcome home party went pretty well.  My mom got me these kickass bookends.  They're black marble with gray veins, in the shape of a monk-type figure reading an open book.  It is totally me.  I love them!  I'll have to post a picture sometime. 

    later