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Showing posts with label motorcycle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motorcycle. Show all posts
3.10.2010
No one likes a bummed Rijel
Including me. Which is why every time I feel it coming on, I try to fix it immediately!!!
Things that make me happy:
Things that make me happy:
12.02.2009
Moto night rides
Today was sweet. I woke up on my own accord, I made a pretty rad breakfast for Brandon and myself, I had dinner at Crepeville, I rode out to Julio & Rachel's to watch the season finale of Sons of Anarchy with good friends, I got to ride with B on the way home, I lurked some peeps, I watched Brandon lurk some peeps, I waited until Alissa got home and then the two of us went for a freezing ride around 3am and came back with our bodies numb.
I meant to snap a photo, but I forgot entirely. I did, however, remember to bring my camera. For the mean time, just picture this, but with motos:
I meant to snap a photo, but I forgot entirely. I did, however, remember to bring my camera. For the mean time, just picture this, but with motos:
2010 is going to be a good year. I can feel it in my bones.
12.01.2009
New boots!!
Boots are by far the only type of footwear I can really rationalize spending over $100 for. Everything else you can find on sale. Don't get me wrong, I know shoes, such as good running shoes are quite pricey, but at least with boots they'll last for a loooooooong time.
But this is of course, coming from the same girl who sees buying ANY motorcycle as an investment.
It's finally my weekend and I just spent the past hour watching 2 minute movies...AKA movie trailers. I found quite a few I'd like to see when they come out. One, in particular, featuring Matthew Goode who's a crazy fine babe.
Let the weekend begin!!!
But this is of course, coming from the same girl who sees buying ANY motorcycle as an investment.
It's finally my weekend and I just spent the past hour watching 2 minute movies...AKA movie trailers. I found quite a few I'd like to see when they come out. One, in particular, featuring Matthew Goode who's a crazy fine babe.
Let the weekend begin!!!
11.28.2009
11.18.2009
Riding wet
That's what she said?
Physical therapy today for the first time in a few weeks. It was pretty brutal. She moved me up to 5 lbs for my leg lifts and I'm still sore. We tried to do some squat exercises where I do these side step things, but my knee didn't like it. I thought for sure it was going to give out. I didn't attempt it because of the pain. Maybe next week.
Brandon and I rode motos to Julio & Rachel's place to watch Sons of Anarchy tonight. As we walked out the door it started to sprinkle. Brandon looked at me and asked if I wanted to ride still. We looked at the clouds and decided, "Heck. Why not?!" So we rode out. Once we got there it started raining pretty good. We decided to leave when the show was over and the rain had subsided we headed back to the house.
I noticed B was riding a little crooked. When I got closer to him I saw his tire spitting water straight at his face. Homie has no front fender. Funniest thing ever. He also has no rear fender to speak of so as we took off our coats, his sweatshirt was soaked. I was pretty dry. Good thing I wore boots to ride in!!!!! Silly Brandon.
Physical therapy today for the first time in a few weeks. It was pretty brutal. She moved me up to 5 lbs for my leg lifts and I'm still sore. We tried to do some squat exercises where I do these side step things, but my knee didn't like it. I thought for sure it was going to give out. I didn't attempt it because of the pain. Maybe next week.
Brandon and I rode motos to Julio & Rachel's place to watch Sons of Anarchy tonight. As we walked out the door it started to sprinkle. Brandon looked at me and asked if I wanted to ride still. We looked at the clouds and decided, "Heck. Why not?!" So we rode out. Once we got there it started raining pretty good. We decided to leave when the show was over and the rain had subsided we headed back to the house.
I noticed B was riding a little crooked. When I got closer to him I saw his tire spitting water straight at his face. Homie has no front fender. Funniest thing ever. He also has no rear fender to speak of so as we took off our coats, his sweatshirt was soaked. I was pretty dry. Good thing I wore boots to ride in!!!!! Silly Brandon.
10.12.2009
It's a Death Cab kind of week
Earlier albums mainly. Remembering how much I love that band.
After Alissa got done with her shift, I met her at work and we got our fitness on for almost an hour or so. A solid 40 minutes probably. I rode the stationary bike and did 2.2 miles and was on the bike at level 4 for 15 minutes. I must have been putting in a lot of effort with my good leg because I felt the burn in it before I felt the burn in my left. I tried to make sure I was applying an even amount of pressure, but it's super difficult, especially since I'm so used to babying that side.
I got my ass kicked at cards this weekend. Gosh I hate losing, but I LOVE to win...so it keeps me playing over and over again trying to get my stats up. I didn't make it to the pool on Friday, but have to land appointments scheduled next week that I'm incredibly excited for. My black eye has almost completely dissolved as well. While I no longer look as tough, I can now open my eye all the way (insert half aZn joke here).
My schedule this week looks pretty busy and includes getting my truck smogged and PICKING UP NIGEL!!!!!!!! Unfortunately he won't be road ready when I get him, but I'm pretty hellbent on riding him before the winter sets in. I'm sure I've got good friends who are pretty hellbent on seeing me riding Nigel before the winter sets in so I'm trying to make my dream a reality. I absolutely love that bike. He IS my pride and joy. He IS my dream. He IS a dream come true. He IS going to be in my life forever. He WILL be ridden.
After Alissa got done with her shift, I met her at work and we got our fitness on for almost an hour or so. A solid 40 minutes probably. I rode the stationary bike and did 2.2 miles and was on the bike at level 4 for 15 minutes. I must have been putting in a lot of effort with my good leg because I felt the burn in it before I felt the burn in my left. I tried to make sure I was applying an even amount of pressure, but it's super difficult, especially since I'm so used to babying that side.
I got my ass kicked at cards this weekend. Gosh I hate losing, but I LOVE to win...so it keeps me playing over and over again trying to get my stats up. I didn't make it to the pool on Friday, but have to land appointments scheduled next week that I'm incredibly excited for. My black eye has almost completely dissolved as well. While I no longer look as tough, I can now open my eye all the way (insert half aZn joke here).
My schedule this week looks pretty busy and includes getting my truck smogged and PICKING UP NIGEL!!!!!!!! Unfortunately he won't be road ready when I get him, but I'm pretty hellbent on riding him before the winter sets in. I'm sure I've got good friends who are pretty hellbent on seeing me riding Nigel before the winter sets in so I'm trying to make my dream a reality. I absolutely love that bike. He IS my pride and joy. He IS my dream. He IS a dream come true. He IS going to be in my life forever. He WILL be ridden.
Thizz face? G face? O face.
9.21.2009
4 desserts. 1 day.
I should've taken pictures of all the lovely treats before I devoured them, but I did not.
This weekend consisted of an epic urban adventure, the best of friends, porch sitting, delicious dinners, laughing until I cried, Shirley T's and making new tremendously fantastic friends!!
I'm growing more and more excited every minute about being able to stand up straight with two legs on the ground. Come Wednesday I will hopefully make that a reality. I miss standing up straight to put on make up, shower, talk to people, look in the refrigerator, etc. These are things I generally took for granted. Lucky for me, I've had to deal with this type of recovery in the past (not quite as bad before) and I took advantage of every walk, jump, skip, squat, shuffle, stair I could.
I think I might make it to the gym tomorrow to get on the stationary bike and try to work off 1/4 of one of those desserts. Probably won't happen, but it's the thought that counts, right?! RIGHT?!?!?! Maybe I need the Scotty work out video instead so I can become a hard body.
Here's a pretty sweet picture of Brother, Grandma, Grandpa and I circa 2003. Check out my super sweet double chin, thin eyebrows, long-ish hair and 15 extra pounds. Grandpa LOATED taking pictures...I'm glad he was a good enough sport for this one (even if he wasn't looking at the camera).
This weekend consisted of an epic urban adventure, the best of friends, porch sitting, delicious dinners, laughing until I cried, Shirley T's and making new tremendously fantastic friends!!
I'm growing more and more excited every minute about being able to stand up straight with two legs on the ground. Come Wednesday I will hopefully make that a reality. I miss standing up straight to put on make up, shower, talk to people, look in the refrigerator, etc. These are things I generally took for granted. Lucky for me, I've had to deal with this type of recovery in the past (not quite as bad before) and I took advantage of every walk, jump, skip, squat, shuffle, stair I could.
I think I might make it to the gym tomorrow to get on the stationary bike and try to work off 1/4 of one of those desserts. Probably won't happen, but it's the thought that counts, right?! RIGHT?!?!?! Maybe I need the Scotty work out video instead so I can become a hard body.
Here's a pretty sweet picture of Brother, Grandma, Grandpa and I circa 2003. Check out my super sweet double chin, thin eyebrows, long-ish hair and 15 extra pounds. Grandpa LOATED taking pictures...I'm glad he was a good enough sport for this one (even if he wasn't looking at the camera).
9.15.2009
First day of therapy
Physical therapy, that is. I crutched the 2 1/2 blocks to the hospital where the physical therapy office is. Once I got there I decided it was a bad idea and even though it wasn't very far, I should get a ride home. My shoulders were/are extremely sore from all the walking/crutching this past weekend and even though it's not a far walk home, it's definitely a lengthy crutch.
My physical therapist (PT) wasn't bad. She's a younger lady and tried really hard to make stimulating conversation. Our communication was awkward and forced, but she tried her best. It's difficult to entertain while getting your atrophied quadricep knead like it were a loaf of sourdough. I got on the stationary bicycle with zero resistance for 10 minutes. It felt good. Very good. It was some of the first "exercise" I've gotten in a long time. My PT gave me 7 exercises to do, along with 2 elastic tension bands (basically wide rubber bands) to work out with at home. I also get to start some pool exercises next week. When she measured my flexion, I was at 128 degrees (which is 6 more than last week).
I originally asked Brandon to pick me up from the doctor's office and he said he would whenever I was ready. Alissa messaged me while I was at the hospital still and asked if I wanted a Bliss from Temple. Who am I to deny goodness? I told Alissa I would LOVE to go and asked if she could pick me up instead of Brandon. I make it to the front of the hospital and who's waiting for me? Brandon. On his motorcycle. With only one seat and no crutch holder. So what do I do? I did what ANY girl in my position would do.
I HOLLER!!! I was like..."Yo baby, let me get a ride home on that thing." Brandon and I both laughed and Alissa pulled in soon after and the three of us hit up the local delicious coffee spot, Temple II.
I made it out to my aunt & uncle's for family dinner and was given a few gifts for my birthday (since it was the first time I'd been able to see a few of my family members). We had scrumptious Sloughhouse corn and chocolate cake. It was a dream and thinking about it now makes my mouth water.
My physical therapist (PT) wasn't bad. She's a younger lady and tried really hard to make stimulating conversation. Our communication was awkward and forced, but she tried her best. It's difficult to entertain while getting your atrophied quadricep knead like it were a loaf of sourdough. I got on the stationary bicycle with zero resistance for 10 minutes. It felt good. Very good. It was some of the first "exercise" I've gotten in a long time. My PT gave me 7 exercises to do, along with 2 elastic tension bands (basically wide rubber bands) to work out with at home. I also get to start some pool exercises next week. When she measured my flexion, I was at 128 degrees (which is 6 more than last week).
I originally asked Brandon to pick me up from the doctor's office and he said he would whenever I was ready. Alissa messaged me while I was at the hospital still and asked if I wanted a Bliss from Temple. Who am I to deny goodness? I told Alissa I would LOVE to go and asked if she could pick me up instead of Brandon. I make it to the front of the hospital and who's waiting for me? Brandon. On his motorcycle. With only one seat and no crutch holder. So what do I do? I did what ANY girl in my position would do.
I HOLLER!!! I was like..."Yo baby, let me get a ride home on that thing." Brandon and I both laughed and Alissa pulled in soon after and the three of us hit up the local delicious coffee spot, Temple II.
I made it out to my aunt & uncle's for family dinner and was given a few gifts for my birthday (since it was the first time I'd been able to see a few of my family members). We had scrumptious Sloughhouse corn and chocolate cake. It was a dream and thinking about it now makes my mouth water.
8.31.2009
I just watched about 45 minutes of movie trailers...
Saturday night was a riot. Since Jeff was in town, we all got together over at Kip and Mel's new house (which looks FANTASTIC) for some delicious pizza and good times. During this much needed and healthy visit, we talked and eventually moved the party into the living room for some Apples to Apples. I must say...I've never played with such low down dirty cheaters in my life. You couldn't take your eyes off the table without someone grabbing an extra card, exchanging a card or looking over your shoulder to see what your cards were! I was almost ashamed for knowing such cheats!!!!! Truth be told...I may or may not have been one of those cheats...oops!!!
Early tonight I made it to an "older than dirt" birthday party for a family friend. There were babies everywhere running around and being darlings. I had the pleasure of listening to a Jersey accent! We talked about donks, hookers, bulls, scorpions, snakes and taking up snake charming with a hookah flute, but not necessarily in that order. Alissa also came home from another epic road trip and told stories of UFC fights in Canada, catching fish at Pike Place, getting invited on a boat to party with strangers, and wedding crashing (SERIOUSLY ALISSA. WHAT THE FUCK?!?! HAVE YOU EVER EVEN BEEN ON A TRIP THAT YOU DIDN'T END UP DOING SOMETHING THAT PEOPLE ONLY READ ABOUT IN BOOKS AND SEE ON TV? OH. THAT'S RIGHT. YOU'RE NAME IS ALISSA. EVERYTHING YOU DO IS AMAZING AND NO ONE SHOULD BE SURPRISED ANYMORE. I'M NOT. HURRY UP AND WRITE THAT DUMB BOOK ABOUT YOUR LIFE ALREADY. PEOPLE WANT TO LIVE VICARIOUSLY THROUGH YOU. AND BE YOUR FRIEND TO GO ON THESE TRIPS).
My roommates rule. Simplest things become adventures you wish you were there for.
8.13.2009
Today was a good day.
Especially for my knee. More so, even for the progress my knee has made. Not only am I at 95 degrees of flexion, -2 degrees of extension, but I was able to use my left quad today to lift my ENTIRE leg on it's own!!!!!! That, is a major feat. I did a few leg lifts, but didn't want to overdo it and pay for it in the morning. Now I've just got to get this swelling to go down!
The other things to make today great: Keds came in the mail, Katie's birthday present was delivered to her (a little late, but hey...at least she got it!), hand delivered pay check, hand delivered delicious elk chili and two amazing roommates visiting and bearing gifts. Brandon has skirt his way back onto the "good friend" list with delivery of aforementioned elk chili. He's teetering on a fine line though, I mean, he did show up on his moto which only made me insanely jealous. I've got a itch to ride and I got it bad...soooooooooooo bad.
While getting ready for bed, I was looking in the mirror and my skin is pretty much the same shade of white as the bathroom walls. This is sad because it's the same color as the Google freaking home page. I've only seen the sun once in the past 3 1/2 weeks. I'm gonna burn my first day out. Perhaps I'll actually invest and wear sunscreen the rest of the summer. But probably not.
3.17.2009
Jeff's Shovel
This is the first day of riding...
Can't wait until the passenger pegs are done. I wanna rule it on the back of this thing in a major way.
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