Oh yeah.
I was gone all weekend on a trip, so I went on a merry search tonight for someone with a motorcycle willing to give me a ride.... aka I texted everyone I knew. I finally found someone through my roommate, called them up, and was set to go.
This is how I wish it happened.
This is what really happened.
But, it was definitely for the best because, had I driven, I probably would've crashed and would currently be a pancake on the road. So, instead, I made a new friend who drove me around Provo and Orem for an hour (hitting speeds of 60-70mph) before buying me ice cream. I'm more than okay with that.
Conclusion? Motorcycles are fun :) (Duh.... I know.) But there's a difference between watching one on TV and riding around. And riding around is an adrenaline-filled experience, even if it is freakishly cold (I definitely second Tanner on that).
Things I've learned about myself:
1. I have done a lot of random things in my life. Things that really only work to blog about for a creative ad class, so I'm not sure why I did them all before (i.e. dressing like a man, dying my hair weird colors, dancing/singing in public, etc.). But that's okay because there is an infinite amount of stuff to do in this world. And I love that challenge.
2. I have a bit of a rebel streak. Who would've thought that my cardigan-and-flats-loving self would enjoy motorcycles?
3. I confirmed my suspicion that I would be perfectly happy owning a motorcycle. (Sorry, Mom.)
P.S. I totally had an unexpected "Out of the Rut" while I was out town. I was four-wheeling with a friend around Richfield, Utah when our four-wheeler totally ran out of gas. That has NEVER happened to me before. And I would prefer it never happen again. Especially in the middle of a canyon right next to a shooting range. It's pretty embarrassing to call for a ride :P
i'm so jealous! i've been planning to take motorcycle lessons for a while now and i wanted to do this but couldn't find anyone with a motorcycle. it must have been so fun!
ReplyDeleteI totally thought about riding a motorcycle too. I've wanted to do this forever. Nice one.
ReplyDeleteUhg i have totally ran out of gas in the middle of no where on a quad and it is the worst! Glad you made it through!
ReplyDeleteah, totally understand the parental consent thing. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE motorcycles. I mean I don't think I could actually drive one. It would probably fall on top of me. But I'm pretty jealous that you got to do that this weekend.
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