Gang

Now that I'm a bike rider, I've been meeting new people. (Well almost)

I'm in a Ninja 250 Forum and there's this half Japanese girl who lives in Redmond that has a Ninja 250. We're going to meet up soon and go for a ride.

And then! My FedEx guy from work also has a Ninja. His is a 600 though, but I think we're going to go riding sometime too. There are about 8 Ninja riders in Washington that we know of and we will at one point all meet up and go for a nice ride.

I'm pretty stoked about this.

What I'm NOT stoked about is my Ninja making funny ticking sound. And I found a tube under the bike that's hanging. I can't remember if it has always been hanging or if it just happened :'(

I think I'll take it to the Kawasaki shop and have Tom or someone take a look at it.

I'm guessing it might be because I didn't follow the proper break-in procedure.

So I've been riding my bike to work now, on the sunny days. The mornings are extremely awesome. The ride back is a little more scarier since there is more traffic, but I'm gradually getting used to it. Being on the freeway feels SO good. Especially when I'm on the bridge crossing the water, seriously, B.E.A.UTIFUL sight!

I added my Gorilla Alarm to my bike so when someone as much as touches it, the alarm will sound off. I'm so glad I got it cause I've been paranoid about it getting ruined since I'm living in an apartment too. And I also got a nice quality cover for my bike for the rainy days and the sunny days. I'm going to start doing some exercise too as it will help with my biking performance. Riding can get really exhausting, especially if you're doing it for a long period of time. I don't think people really get it haha.
This weekend and next week is supposed to be ultra sunny so I'm looking forward to more ride time :)

Dun Dun......DUNNNN........!

Saturday, I finally got my endorsement! i woke up super early so I can beat the DMV lines since they smell bad and can take up to two hours for any service.

After I got my endorsement, we went for a ride!
Jacob, Sara and Stephan and I went for a ride up some hilly hills. It was quite awesome and I had a great time.

Although.....



and...




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:'(

I don't care about me, I care more about my bike! And I scratched him up...I'm glad I had frame sliders or else the damage could have been worse.

And I just have a fatty bruise on my knee and hip.
Oi I learned my lesson though.

Maybe it would help if I don't group ride for a while. I should probably ride by myself so I can get used to my body movements.
But other than that! It was really fun. I put in 74 miles that day, so now I'm up to about 114 miles total :D YAY!
I can wait to bring it home with me (At the apartment) but I have to get a cover and an alarm first.

Ciao!

Sun!

So I passed my MSF course, and now, I just need to get my card and rush to the DMV so that I can get my official endorsement :)

I went out for a ride this weekend and boy it was nice to have the sun out! I didn't really go far, just hung out around Everett and Lynnwood.

Mmmm Friday night I went out to Tacoma, had some drinks and passed out haha. Came home to Everett to ride ride ride and then it was the night of the ultimate birthday bash.

Happy Birthday to Jacob, Jay and Sara! And Melissa too :)

I seriously believe I had way too much to drink, and I'm surprised I didn't get sick.

Sara kicks ass out beer pong, we were SO close to winning, but we only had to drink one of the opponents beer :) I think I might've have gotten a little loud and out of hand, so I sincerely apologize for the way I acted and hope that I will be allowed to come to more of these events. Haha

And thank you to those who took care of me. :)

The next morning, I pretty much had an intense hangover but I had to get to Seattle by 10 in the morning, so I left Sara and Jacob's place at around..8 and realized that my car is pretty much about to die. How sweet is that? All the more reason why I need to get my Ninja endorsement. Then I can start riding it rain or shine.

Okay, back to work!

MSF

Last night was the first day for my Motorcycle Safety Foundation Class!
It's actually pretty fun. There are twelve of us all together in class, we sit in groups of three. We discuss videos, and the things we read from the book. And we start riding first thing Saturday morning!! I'm pretty stoked for that part.
I pretty much know how to ride my bike, but these classes are HIGHLY recommended and I'd rather be safe out there :) AND If I take and pass this class, I don't have to take the written or driving test at the DMV which is a bit of a relief. :D
So by next Monday, I will finally be LEGAL to ride around on my bike. All I need is some nice weather. But I'm sure I'll start riding in the rain too, it's inevitable and it's supposed to rain this weekend during class anyways. So it will be good practice.

OH!! and I got my gloves that I purchased yesterday! They are awesome! Goes well with my bike and jacket. :)



So....I'm pretty much ready to ride, I have my jacket, my gloves, my boots, my sweet ass helmet, and of course, the best part of the riding experience, my Ninja :)

I'm super excited it's ridiculous. I'm looking forward to riding around town by myself :)


Okay So I'm going to show off all my gear here.... :D



Here's my Jacket that I got :D



Here are the boots I purchased!



And you already saw my gloves up there.




My Sweet Sweet Helmet. I like the Red and Black, it matches my bike very well.

I eventually want to get the Dahlia. It's so pretty and I love flat black.



This is the Dahlia :)

I don't really have a current picture of my bike right now, but I will post another blog about the current state of my bike and about the mods I have made to it so far :)

Tracks.

Out of all the people that I have known since 1997, how is it that I ended up being on the wrong side of the tracks?

Tuesday

Was St. Patrick's Day! So of course, I just HAD to celebrate. And the way I celebrate you ask?



AND!!



Of course, I spent it with my two favorite boys. Conner and Murphy.

Needless to say, it was a very good night, although I had to work early in the morning, I only got three hours of sleep. And no, I wasn't alone. That just makes me sound like an alky haha :D

It's finally Friday, and I need to hurry and order my motorcycle gloves. I start my class next weekend! I'm nervous and excited and scared all at the same time. And I really really really hope I pass the class, that way I won't have to take the damn riding test at the DMV. It's probably more strict and difficult there anyways. SO! I hope I do well in class and soon enough, I will be riding Ninja all day every damn day. As long is the sun comes out....which hasn't been happening at all this entire month.

SUN SUN SUN!! PLEASE MORE SUN!!!

Ballet

I went to the Pacific Northwest Ballet last night with Ivy! She got free tickets from work so we decided to go :)
They were doing a Broadway Festival. 4 different half hour shows.

Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
TAKE FIVE....More or Less
Carousel
and Last but not least West Side Story Suite



It was actually pretty good and I enjoyed it very much.

I did fall asleep a couple of times though..but NOT because it was boring, I was just exhausted!

Well, tonight is Watchmen!


I heard that it might be quite confusing but I am rather excited to see this movie.
Too bad it's so late at night...I was going to go watch the Fifth Element.
BUT hopefully I will be able to see it Saturday night after poker night. IF I go to poker tournament.
Fifth Element is SO worth seeing in the Theaters. I cannot wait. :)