tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78564898368565294262024-03-04T21:49:01.863-08:00Ordinary GirlTaking the ordinary things in life and making them a little less ordinary.
Subscribe for UpdatesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.comBlogger276125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-59087154207901068182018-10-24T09:39:00.000-07:002018-10-24T09:39:49.292-07:00Resurrecting MeHello Lovelies!<br />
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It's been so long since I've said that.<br />
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The week has been long I must say. I'm still working blindly at sorting things but it's all good. You realize that some things in the past were...what's the word I'm looking for...louder than they are now. Everything is quiet now, except Smokey when he scares the shit out of me every time he barks at the screen door.<br />
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You know what I've realized about the quiet? Things in my head seem louder because there are no distractions and there is way more going on in there than I thought! Not necessarily a good thing.<br />
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So where to start with sorting that shit out? I have no idea and I'm just trying to take it one day at time but the days are the same so I've just decided to throw myself into the things I can control because there are way too many that I can't.<br />
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I've moved into a tiny home ( I can call it that now ) from a 5 bedroom, two story shack as I called it into a small 2 bdrm suite. Getting used to the size was tough at first but it's all good now. It's quirky and needs some TLC and that's ok. Now first off my room has this mint green trim halfway up the wall and around the ceiling... that's gotta go. What colour to paint it? Probably blue making it look a little country cottage but it is my favourite colour.<br />
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Throwing myself into projects is how I'm going to handle this new phase because not only have I moved house but now I'll actually be able to concentrate and afford to build my BSA and this makes me happy except that apparently I've been entered into a friendly competition between my shop boss and a friend of his. The two of them in their brilliance have myself and another woman who lives in Alberta both building against each other. I had no idea but we both have to be done by Spring.<br />
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Gee no pressure...<br />
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She was a 5 year plan though and I'm still in my window so it's just the time that I have to invest now ( besides the money ) and time I have.<br />
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There's routines I have to break like thinking that...<br />
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I have to stay home once I get home from work. I don't.<br />
I have to make dinner. Nope. Last night I ate an apple and a granola bar for dinner.<br />
I need to be in bed at a usual time. Ha, I had so much trouble sleeping over the past few months that a usual time is non-existent.<br />
I have rules... A friend always says rules are meant to be broken.<br />
I have priorities. Well...now...the only priorities I have are me and my dog.<br />
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The crazy Zoo I used to have is gone.<br />
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They have grown and moved on and I have left a relationship that spanned half my life and had it's ups and downs ( more downs ) but wasn't completely awful. I'm not one of those people that are looking to "find myself" I know myself and I know that I'm going to grow and change and hopefully become a better version of me, a stronger more decisive version that knows what she wants and goes and gets it instead of procrastinating because there are other things that need to be done or there are other people more important than me. My girls will always be at the top of my list even though they are off living their best lives I hope.<br />
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Lastly, I have resumed writing. After Kenny...there was no writing but recent events have changed that and I found myself writing before I even realized it was because there's a story in my head that needs to come out. So that's it. Those are the 3 main things that I'll need to concentrate on over the Fall and Winter besides Motor Monday and resurrecting Weird News Wednesday because come on some of that stuff was too funny and laughter is the best medicine they say.<br />
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It's true! If it wasn't for some of my friends in particular making me laugh at their sick and twisted sense of humour this would have been an even more depressing situation and trust me I've had my moments.<br />
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OK you guys have a great week!<br />
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See Ya<br />
S<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-69738417229692332592018-10-17T09:13:00.001-07:002018-10-17T09:13:55.077-07:00It's Been AwhileWell... it's been awhile...I guess the post title made that clear eh?<br />
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Long road for me these days and so much has changed since I last wrote here...or anywhere else for that matter.<br />
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Where do I start? When did you last hear from me? I could look but it feels like a long time, a really long time. Too many thoughts and feelings to sort out so this will more than likely be a rambling and updating post this lovely Wednesday. So I'm pretty sure I've been here since my youngest moved out and now my oldest has moved to Ireland for 2 years. She left mid June and it feels like forever until she comes home.<br />
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This will be the longest 2 years ever...<br />
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In other areas my world has taken on new adventures, some were bad and some were good. I just have to figure out who I am now without my baseline to follow without giving up entirely who and what I am. Sounds dramatic but not really. I had my kids young and am in the position where we are extremely close and I love that. For 26 years that has been essentially me and for the past few years I've been trying to find out who I am but the kids were still there. Now they're gone and after another tough decision I'm on my own for the first time since I was 18 years old.<br />
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So what do I do now? Friends have said "Whatever you want." or "It's time for you to live."<br />
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Some days it's hard to grasp that without missing what I had and even though I was blessed with what was even at it's most stressful ( and there was a lot of stress ) it all made me terrified to venture off alone. I'm not all alone though. There are people in my world that have stood by me and other's that have become very important to me and then there are the ones that I had no idea that I impacted their lives but apparently I did.<br />
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Good...You impacted me too.<br />
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Time and Life move forward and there is no turning back to some the choices I made were rash and to others they were a long time coming. I moved recently, downsized my home and my life. That was an adjustment that I didn't realize would be as tough as it was.<br />
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That first night in my new place with Lo in the next room I sat on my bed...a different bed...looked at my room full of boxes...my faithful buddy laying on his bed in a new place...and cried. Not ugly sobbing crying just tears of remembrance and release, knowing I was going to be ok once I got settled.<br />
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Still settling and getting better.<br />
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So with that said ( as brief as it is ) I think I'm back because if it's one thing being here did it was give me a place to consolidate my thoughts and as usual I feel better after doing that. So many things to say but for now I'll keep it simple.<br />
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It's October, my favourite month of the year in my favourite season. The dark months will be filled with learning for me and I'll try to take you with me as much as I can.<br />
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Hmmm...I'll have to update the blog though since my bike isn't silver anymore but blue now and she is sexy as fuck.<br />
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Have a great week.<br />
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See Ya<br />
S<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-7904116558035190742018-03-20T10:20:00.000-07:002018-03-20T10:20:11.489-07:00Just Call Me Shop Girl.Well it's actually a Monday when I'm writing this!<br />
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Although in my defense I start writing it every Monday it just might not be posted that day.<br />
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The weekend goes so fast now and the week is fast enough between the commute Downtown and back everyday. Most of the time I'm just an invisible person in the hustle and bustle of the flow of people at 4:30 everyday, reading while I listen to music to pass the time on the Skytrain home.<br />
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The days fly by even more now that I have something else besides work and home...and now more work but that's ok because yesterday ( it's now Tuesday ) I got word that my bike is fixed! It came in the form of a video of the shop floor and I could hear her...the way she should be...and as the camera panned up it was her all back together and that low rumble minus the sputter that got her in there. They did it quick and I'll give her a quick clean up before bringing her home because I'm the Detail Girl now...apparently and I don't even care.<br />
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Spending a Sunday in the shop watching Hell Ride and conditioning leather that so desperately needed it was not work at all.<br />
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Who knew that I would love being around them so much! I always liked them but we're bordering on obsession now since I'm spending so much time around them.<br />
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Nope not bordering, I'm full on.<br />
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That's a good thing though, because this will be the 3rd riding season that I can be a part of and since I could only ride once last year and it was for maybe 15-20 mins when we figured out there was a serious problem, I almost feel like I've forgotten how to manage her.<br />
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She's a 1200 and a beast with her 4 plug Buell engine. At the same time being scared that I have forgotten something doesn't stop me from wanting to just get on her and go, just hoping and praying that I shift properly and see if I (bad habit) roll on the throttle while pulling in the front brake.<br />
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I had stopped doing that! Now I have shifted my bars, have thicker grips on her and changed my pegs so handling her will be a bit different but really I have no base of comparison because she's the only one I've ever rode.<br />
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Side note- I wanted her home yesterday if only to get her out of the shop because there is an 88' Heritage Softail that needs work and if you've seen my Instagram then you have seen the pics of that one. If not then here...<br />
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It sat under a Pine tree for a few years and her owner finally decided to get her fixed up. He said the last time he rode it, the Regulator caught on fire and it's been parked ever since. What I didn't like was that there are Pine needles all over it and in everything they could possibly slid into and that it was green when she got there. So I gave her a quick rub down to get the dirt and...green stuff off before I went to work on seeing if any of the leather was salvageable.<br />
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Some of it is and some, not so much but she's getting a makeover and after just cleaning her up a bit she looked pretty good but there is lots of Rust that will have to be dealt with.<br />
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So with all of that being said,<br />
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What would you have in a detail kit? Is there anything you would swear by?<br />
Products that just don't work? I feel some reviewing that's going to happen.<br />
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Ok gotta go.<br />
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See Ya!<br />
SAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-35522967973428150002018-03-14T09:47:00.000-07:002018-03-14T09:47:00.559-07:00Mindset and Motivation <br />
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Hello Lovelies!!!<br />
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Well I'm tired...the time change didn't do much to make it that way, I would have been tired anyway. The weekend was sunny and warm making it successful regardless of anything that happened. Porch weather is almost here and I can't wait!<br />
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So how was your week?<br />
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Mine was mellow and content, I did a little detailing and I could stay at the shop all day...and pretty much do until Choo wants to go home. Even if there's nothing for me to do around there ( like Sunday ) I can watch the guys work and talk about riding all day long even though I'm still new it's great to hear the stories...even the bad ones.<br />
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I met a guy who didn't ride for 33 years because his mother and father had gotten into an accident that scared them away from it and now he's doing what he wanted to do. Where for me, I didn't even know I wanted to do it until presented with the option. I know women though that either only learn to ride because their partner wants them to and they either end up loving it or terrified of it.<br />
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Someone I know recently did just that. He bought his wife a Sportster and over the course of a couple of month convinced her to learn to ride. From what I understand he himself is a relatively new rider but he talked her into it. On Saturday he got into an accident that flipped his bike multiple times. He's OK, a bit limpy with some road rash. His bike however was on its maiden voyage with fresh paint will now have to be put back together again. He was lucky...<br />
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After the accident his wife was a solid "No" for riding.<br />
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I can see why it would change her mind especially if it wasn't what she wanted to do in the first place. Even with me being presented with it I wasn't going to do it for anyone other than myself because I wanted to do it and even though I haven't rode much I can't imagine not doing it now. In fact all I do is think about when I can do it again and go further.<br />
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Everyone is very encouraging and I'm being introduced to more and more female riders along way, with so many riders in general. On top of that I follow some great women on various platforms that inspire me all the time.<br />
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You know what else motivates me?<br />
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That I'm not only doing it for me but for them too, the people that believe I can do it even when I don't think I can or that I'll forget what I've learned and not only when it comes to gaining my riding experience although some of them have no problems sending me crash videos because you know... they're assholes but I have no illusions when it comes to that either.<br />
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Where was I?...oh ya... Motivation to learn which is why I could stay at the shop all day and just watch the guys work, taking in everything they do...except wiring...wiring looks frustrating and difficult but they're pros at it. Still working on mine at the same time and hoping we can get a plan together so that I can get back out there.<br />
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So many took the beautiful weekend to put Insurance or Permits on their bikes and go. They were everywhere taking advantage of the sunshine and dry roads. Just remember that there are things you should do to ensure you have a safe riding experience that first trek out after Winter weather. so I've attached a link to <a href="http://motoress.com/">Motoress</a> and Bike Bandit who have a great articles about getting ready to ride.<br />
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<a href="http://motoress.com/ride/rider/motorcycle-rider-ready-tips/">Motorcycle ride ready tips for the new riding season</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.bikebandit.com/blog/post/how-to-prepare-your-motorcycle-for-spring">How to Prepare your Motorcycle for Spring</a><br />
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Kenny's Road is growing on it's own now as word of mouth circulates about something we wanted to do to remember those we've lost as we try to raise awareness about drugs, the fentanyl crisis and overdoses.<br />
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We finally picked a date (Aug 12, 2018) and even though our primary ride will be a small thing another group in Ontario would like to get on board with it as well and ride there on the same day.<br />
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I'm still working on that post but I'll admit it's a tough one to write and I have to keep stopping.<br />
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If you want to learn more about it as it builds you can check in here or follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephwell/?hl=en">Instagram </a><br />
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OK Guys, Have a great week!<br />
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See Ya<br />
SAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-90261047498921234502018-03-07T15:54:00.000-08:002018-03-07T15:54:04.379-08:00Working On Kenny's RoadWork, work, work...<br />
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As usual I have created my own sweet hell!<br />
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Besides my Monday-Friday job I have the shop on weekends now and wow...is this a job that's going to cause me to rethink my life because it's just as disorganized as mine is.<br />
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There is so...much...stuff. I totally understand why they need the help because there is so...much...stuff...<br />
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So much it was tough to know where to begin with it all so I started simply with the inventory. Everything labelled with Parts #'s and Prices and I still didn't get it all. On top of the inventory there is the general overhaul that has to happen to make it more functional, not so much on the bay side but the office and sales side. I might have to document this transition but you know me, as much as I'll want to it might not happen lol. Again I have so much on my plate right now that I don't know how I'll do it all still trying to build up my own Brand and take care of so many things.<br />
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You'd figure that things would calm down but on no...that is not the case. Still though I do function better amid chaos so we'll see what happens. I had said to Lo that I'll have no days off anymore with the second job ans she said...<br />
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"If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life."<br />
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After the weekend I found she was right. It didn't feel like I was working and I can't see being there feeling like that, especially when stuff like this is going on.<br />
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That's my bike undergoing some work. She ran like crap last year so the guys have decided to give her a serious look.<br />
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It turns out that since I have a Buell engine in my Sportster I need 4 spark plugs to run her.<br />
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When the plugs got changed last year one didn't go in right but now the head needs to be re-threaded. ( Still partial gibberish to me but I'm getting it ) I can see the $$. They seem pretty eager to get me riding though this year and have runs planned that they want me to be a part of including the ones I want to do myself.<br />
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I kind of touched on that a little bit in a Blog Post I've been working on and will explain there more but it's called Kenny's Road. It will be an annual run for us and we hope to build it into something bigger one day. I've gotten good feedback from people I've talked to already and even gotten offers of support for it to happen.<br />
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A run for those we've lost to Drug Overdoses especially those that are Fentanyl related as we've lost another satellite kid just last week to it. We're hoping to raise money for Addiction Centers.<br />
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There will be more to come on that one later as it won't be until August and the date isn't set yet but it gives me hope and a sense that Kenny's death will mean something good instead of breaking my heart endlessly.<br />
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Ok enough of the heavy.<br />
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Have a great week!<br />
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See Ya<br />
SAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-38433468904093845732018-02-28T09:42:00.000-08:002018-02-28T09:42:39.822-08:00The Long RoadIt's so hard to get here these days.<br />
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Work is crazy and life is too and not in a good way but super stressful and coping is tough on a good day.<br />
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It's taken me so long just to put this blog together because things keep getting thrown at me but you know what? It's not all doom and gloom, I've realized my own emotional strength and decided that I'm not going to feel sorry for myself anymore between my non-existent landlords unless they are looking for the rent, the money crisis at home and some people just not using common sense to get things done. I've done everything I can to help us stay afloat while others sort their shit out. Don't get me wrong I have shit to sort out too, sooooo much and I'm trying to do that. My problem is that when I do it's not going to make others happy because they will be forced into positions that they will have to deal with and overcome themselves.<br />
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I'm a safety net and I can't be that anymore but how do I stop?????<br />
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I only have one kid left at home now and she'll be heading to Ireland for a working holiday in a few months.<br />
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The Winter weather doesn't help either but you know what? I'm beyond caring to the point of onset depression, I can't do that anymore. Waiting for things to change on their own is not possible. I know I need to get out of the house we live in because well really no one should live in it but it was what I needed at the time to make sure we had a safe place and a roof but I need it to be on my own terms. Unfortunately affordable housing here and the ability to have your pets is virtually impossible now and I'm not willing to give up my dog or my cat so there's a hurdle or 10. With only 1 income it's going to be super tough to manage and has been all the way around already.<br />
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Things need to move forward regardless of where we live there needs to be progress.<br />
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Looking out at the snow makes me remember that I didn't get to ride much last year and so even though this will be my 3rd season of it coming I'm pretty much scared that I forgot everything. I follow several others that are in places where they are riding now and ...ya jealous. Which brings me around to helping at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/145966646025999/">Red's Famous Garage Sale and Swap Meet</a> at <a href="https://www.trevdeeley.com/">Trev Deeley's</a> hanging with the boys for the 2nd year now, meeting people and picking up a second job on weekends in the shop at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Jon-Armstrong-Motor-Cycle-Repair-186474978208701/">Jon Armstrong's Motorcycle Repair</a>, found a new <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lvs9I8ra1Y">Windsister</a> there that's new to Vancouver and got new grips for my Sporty.<br />
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Funny though that between the 2 jobs one is Corporate and the other Blue Collar but what I really like about the fact that I'll be in the shop on weekends is that I'll get to learn not only how to take care of my bikes but how he runs his business. How did I get this new path?<br />
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I complained that he was disorganized...<br />
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Now I get to Organize his chaos... if you had seen this then you would see what huge job this will be but that's ok, I'm game and my Sportster gets serviced and hopefully (fingers crossed) the BSA's motor will get rebuilt and I'll get to help with that.<br />
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Just call me Shop Girl.<br />
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#goals<br />
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So I feel the changes that need to happen coming like they're being pushed onto me and I've decided to go with it and not let myself get down about them because I'll end up sick or worse. I always feel better when I blog it out though and in true form that's happened. I started this off in a sad state of mind but now I feel more optimistic about things and that's why I'm here. I'll do what I have to do as usual but keeping in mind what's right for me from now on.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can't depend on anyone other than yourself for your Happiness</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">So with all that being said I'm off!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">See Ya!</span><br />
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Been as Popsicled as I was this weekend.<br />
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We had no power, the why of why we had no power don't really matter as much (not my fault ) as the WE HAD NO POWER part.<br />
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BC Hydro rates can be crazy and as someone who has had the battle of the rates for years every Winter this is no a surprise. What was a surprise was that on a Friday mid morning we were disconnected. Usually this isn't something I would really talk about because who wants to? Changes in my thoughts recently though have told me that I shouldn't only show and talk about the things I want to but maybe a few that I don't.<br />
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Because...I'm an ordinary person with ordinary problems that are sometimes not so ordinary.<br />
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Hmm...Again it's a Monday post...I am apparently not kicking that habit. Maybe I shouldn't?<br />
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Anyway...Compared to the rest of Canada, the Lower Mainland is not that cold but when you have no heat or light it sucks and if it was colder I might not have made it through. It was bad enough. The candle light was fine but it being the same temp as outside...well...hell...no...<br />
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Poor Smokey and Oz even though they have fur were not impressed. I sent Sese to stay with Bean for the weekend and Lo to her dad's, so me and Choo had to tough it out mostly at night. I would only be at the house until maybe 10-11 am before Choo would come back from wherever he was and take me to Bean's house for some warmth and to hang with the family. her place is small but not too small. We would charge everything we had all at once. Download stuff to watch and go from there. The hardest part though was how utterly depressing it was to be at home and knowing we I had to go back there even just to sleep.<br />
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It's one thing to realize that when there is no power and you're stuck at a standstill of nothingness but it's another to realize how much you depend on and that whatever you were PVR'ing that day was not going to record. The first night you make up things to do to entertain yourself and after that there is just nothing except laying in bed to try and stay warm and hoping your nose doesn't fall off.<br />
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After some fast work. Not too fast because you know it was the weekend, this morning everything was sorted and we're back in business. Unfortunately I'm pretty sure that everything in my fridge and freezer is ruined and since I didn't open either of them the whole time I'm kind of terrified to look.<br />
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Was it -35? Nope.<br />
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Blizzard? Nope<br />
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Ice Storm? Nope<br />
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I don't even think it got below zero but that doesn't matter when your cold and can't warm up. I have to say though that our house does have a fireplace and we've been there 8 years...never used it and also never cleaned the chimney. So I'm not interested in burning the house down...even though we would be warm.<br />
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Funny the things you think of after the fact eh? I'll put it on my list as a to do before Fall and I'll forget as usual. I'm going to try not to this time though!<br />
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I know on the grand scale though that with the homeless problem we have here that I shouldn't complain because at least I had a roof and the chill was temporary but it is what it is. Something that I had to go through even though I have a decent job and have been there so long. It is not easy to survive on even what I make. To the point of me looking into a second job just to help with the outrageous rates we have to pay.<br />
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We would be classified as middle income and some months are still harder than others to get through while we steal from Peter to pay Paul and back the other way once we can. It's a viscous cycle I would love to end and I think that if I get things together this year it will be the one that makes the difference there. It's made me realize that I need to be tougher and stronger that way and make sure that something like this doesn't happen again. That's been the past 26 years of my life. Paycheck to paycheck, go without this to get that.<br />
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It's kind of surreal to go to your daughters house and have her take care of you.<br />
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Yesterday I stole a bath from her and one thing she told me the day before that was "Hot is Cold and Cold is Hot" well I forgot that and when I went to step in the bath it was ice cold...so not where I wanted to be at that point. We watched a show called Cheap Weddings and Binging with ...some guy that was pretty funny actually while I let the warmth soak in.<br />
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So we invaded and Bean looked like she loved it. Living in a house of 6-7 at any given time you get used to the social parameters that go with that so her home was full this weekend and she smiled from ear to ear. She's actually sad we have power back so she'll be making us dinner tonight before we take her sister back home to the poor snakes and hedgehog that had to suffer along with us.<br />
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Ok guys Have a great week!<br />
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See Ya<br />
S<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-11083016314347810182018-01-08T09:28:00.000-08:002018-01-08T09:28:01.313-08:00Day By Day, Minute By Minute.It's been a tough go so far at trying to regain some form of the normal I used to have. Trying to throw myself back into the things that used to make me a happy and social person. The things that made me well...me.<br />
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I'm doing okay with being positive though so far and beating back the thoughts of not being good enough, trying to laugh more like I used to. Last night was a bit of a setback at home though as emotions ran high and low but in my typical fashion I talked them down and in the end laughter ruled the night as I helped chase back the shadows for the family...at least I hope I did. It looked like I did at least temporarily.<br />
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There's so much that needs to be done, so much work to do but I refuse to pressure myself into making it happen. Like everyone I have long and short term goals. A few I can't do based on it not being the right time for it for instance I have until May to get my Motorcycle license and last year was a bust for that because of bike trouble but I'm just going to do what I should have done in the first place and take the Course so that being said I can't do that until March or April because that's when it's available.<br />
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The BSA build well that's what it is and according to my timeline I still have 2 1/2 years to complete that and for the most part the engine rebuild is what will take the time and money.<br />
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Money...living here is not cheap but yet still cheap for where I am and making that work is a struggle most months, not just because of rent but the gas and hydro prices are insane. I feel like I'm complaining but I'm just listing facts as I know them and even though I know that my own drive and will are the only things that will get these things done, as much as I tell myself that I can do them there is always a sense of failure looming in the background.<br />
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Which brings me to the book I finished writing over 6 months ago and getting it published. There is another fear there that I'll need to overcome about not being good enough. How do you handle the fears though? Some people say just to buck up and do it and sure that's possible but it's not like they are ready to be attempted ( well the book, yes ) so the anticipation is the killer here. I have managed to get some editing in and there's another thing I'm going to push myself to do regardless of the outcome on the publishing front.<br />
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Exciting yes and at the same time terrifying even though I've got the second book bouncing around in my head. One thing at a time right?<br />
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Losing my train of thought at work because even though I love where I work it's still not the job I want to do but it pays the bills and I should strive to be the best at it that I can ( part of my 2018 goals ) but creatively...there is nothing creative about it.<br />
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So in between it's me just trying to survive day by day and minute by minute and trying to win the lottery or find a supplement income the days are long and trying. I'm pretty sure the crazy weather doesn't help and I'm not seasonally depressed but I do miss the bright days. The rainy and dark days don't bother me, the cold though yes. That's why it's my least favourite season. Funny though...I remember Snowboarding and loving the Winter way back when we actually had snow to look forward to.<br />
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So I pour myself onto this page to try and help me sort it all out and be proud of my accomplishments in my life.<br />
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I used to have a rigid posting timeline and this time around after...what...7 years of this? That is over. If I have something to say or show then I'm here. The other Blogs are gone, an ambitious trial but I'm a simple woman and will be taking it one day at a time while still trying to take you all with me!<br />
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Ironic that it's a Monday and I'm posting? Old habits die hard I guess...<br />
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I'd love to put something prophetic and deep in here but I simply can't think of anything to say except live your life don't fear it.<br />
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Ok guys I'm off to try and do just that.<br />
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Have a great week!<br />
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See Ya<br />
S.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-80410886739019126812018-01-02T09:30:00.000-08:002018-01-02T09:30:15.460-08:00So Long 2017...Wow so much has happened since my last post.<br />
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2017 was one of the best years and one of the worst at the same time.<br />
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My other half found his son that he'd given up for adoption right before we got together 23 years ago. He's always been apart of our lives in thoughts of what it would have been like to raise him with his sisters, or wondering what he was like as a kid. Our dream came true when he decided to come and live with us in July and 3 weeks later he passed away...fucked up the whole rest of my year.<br />
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There was no getting back on track.<br />
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I'm still having trouble with that but I think of him everyday. His words or... word is tattooed on my skin and the memory of the last day we had with him was perfect and always will be.<br />
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It was a great day.<br />
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The impact he made in such a short period of time was massive and I'm so glad we got to see the best of him in that time. Every time I look at the mountains he's there with a look of pure fascination in his eyes. He was born here in BC but raised in Ontario so the mountains and ocean were awe inspiring for him. Even though the story I can't even tell yet was tragic on so many levels, it brought other people from his world into ours and made our family even bigger in turn.<br />
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He showed me to look at things with wonder and to have a big heart. He may not have been mine by blood but in my heart he was mine as much as he was Choo's.<br />
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So this year I've decided to focus more on me. I try that every year but just trying to get my shit together this time seems harder and like me the harder it is, the harder I hang on to it and I need to let things go. Goals are one thing but my general outlook on life is going to take some work. So I'm going to try and keep blogging, (the urge just hasn't been there) and keep working on the things that are my world right now, just keep pushing through it.<br />
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I have a list of things to get moving on and we'll see how that goes as the days go on but I'll keep you posted somewhere maybe through Instagram or Twitter but somewhere.<br />
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I love that you guys have stuck with me and those that are still here I'm thankful.<br />
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See Ya<br />
S<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-46940362496042719632017-10-23T11:27:00.000-07:002017-10-23T11:27:38.124-07:00One Step At A TimeHey! How was your week?<br />
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We've had a bit of depressing bipolar weather this week but during it all I think I have achieved that clarity that I've been looking for. I decreased the amount of stuff I had on my plate to much more manageable levels and decided to keep it simple to the things that are important to me. I have so many interests and trying to keep up with them all was tiring. I don't like them any less but some of them don't need to be front and center as I was trying to keep everything.<br />
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I don't need to do it all nor was I meant to so I'm sticking to the simple things that make me happy in this life.<br />
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That being said, on one of the beautiful days I left and took a walk to the shop to see what the guys were doing/building. I showed up and Choo was there poking at his Shovelhead and by the look on his face he was deep in thought. Once he saw me though he smiled and led me straight to a couple of Sportsters that were there. Obviously he had thought about my troubles and now that I have stepped over the customizing line he had an idea. I couldn't tell you the years of the bikes off hand because even if he told me I wasn't listening as I took them in.<br />
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He told me to sit on both of them and see what was comfortable for me. I'm 5'11" so comfortable is a must at this point. On mine the way she sits now with me having Forwards makes me hunched over a bit with the stock Risers. At first I wanted to change the bars completely but have decided now that mine are fine they just need to be raised and pulled back a bit more and I'll be adding thicker grips for my apparently long piano fingers to be more comfortable. I sit my butt onto the first bike, looks a bit older, beaten up and although it's a tad lower than mine the solo seat and 6 1/2" raised (dare I say it ) drag bars (could be wrong still learning all of this) she has felt comfortable and this is where I decided that thicker grips felt better.<br />
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I moved over to the other Sportster at Choo's urging the one that looked much sleeker and bigger?taller than the rough around the edges one I had just been on. This one has the same stock bars as mine but for some reason even though they are a 1/2 inch shorter on 6" risers than the other ones it felt wider somehow and I didn't like that so much so I got off and walked back over to the other one and threw a leg over and sat back on it. Everything about it felt comfortable but I'm still not sure about the bars. I'd like to keep mine and that's how I've finally decided I'm going with the risers. So I start the search and the research into what I need and how to install them.<br />
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I have guys in my life that like to make it difficult sometimes and particularly a Smartass friend that likes to give me a hard time but if I do ask a question he'll generally give me the straight shot answer leaving room for me to figure stuff out without solving the problem for me.<br />
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Choo likes to point out the things I never thought of in a way that... sometimes makes me want to push him down the stairs but that's ok...for the most part. I guess...<br />
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Little things like I finally find a pair of Risers to order and then...<br />
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Choo: I found you some but they're Aluminum<br />
Me: Really? Cool!<br />
Choo: We can powder-coat them.<br />
Me: Wait...why?<br />
Choo: Because they're aluminum...<br />
Me: *blink*...and?<br />
Choo: Yours are black and they need to match your bike.<br />
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Now that conversation could have gone much better if he just said something like this...<br />
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Choo: I found you some but they're aluminum, if you want them to match what you have now then we can get them powder-coated black.<br />
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Well then...I know that I need help but really?<br />
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Oh well whatever it takes, I'm hands on learning just the way I like it and in the end it's my decision right??? Even if I make colossal mistakes, I'll learn and at least I have many avenues I can travel down for help and advice.<br />
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Now as much as it pretty much tears my heart out that my baby girl is leaving home at least I'll be able to bring in the 2 bike frames from the shop into the basement for our build bikes giving us room to work in the shop over the Fall and Winter customizing the other 2. Around here there just aren't other girls that build bikes that I have found yet.<br />
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So far I'm learning that there is a lot to learn and I'm invested.<br />
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Back to the search for parts.<br />
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Have a great week<br />
See Ya<br />
S.<br />
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Ok we know it's October and we know how much I LOVE this month!<br />
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This weekend is Thanksgiving here in Canada and the holiday might be Monday but the food and comfort we seek happens on Sunday.<br />
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The smell of Turkey in the air and pumpkin spiced stuff even though I hate pumpkin still rocks my world! My baby girl is moving out at the end of the month with her boyfriend of 6 years and I'm sure I'll go through empty nesting syndrome even though I'll still have 1 daughter left at home ( she's leaving me too in the new year I hear...possibly ) so this will be the last time we do this as a household unit.<br />
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We've lost so much in the past year that I'll be glad to have them with me before it gets to the point where we're cooking a tiny chicken for Thanksgiving in a tiny apartment somewhere. I hope that doesn't happen. As I struggle with the thoughts of the girls leaving I also look forward to less expenses and having the house to myself...who am I kidding I am NOT looking forward to that.<br />
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Wait I lost my way here...<br />
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Thanksgiving! I'm looking for something new I can make this year. I'm not sure if I want it to be a dessert or a side dish but the search is on!<br />
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Our Halloween party is coming up soon too. This is year 5 and they keep getting better so this long weekend will be completing the planning stages for prizes and games. Last year we gave away movie passes and a $25 gift card for the best costumes and everyone stayed safe. The prizes must be bigger and better this year! I know that Lo has already chosen what she wants to be but me??? I have no idea? I wasn't feeling it last year but after the loses I feel like I should take the time to enjoy the holidays and seasons as much as possible.<br />
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So what can I do? What should I be? I have a bit of time for that and since Turkey day comes first then that will be my focus. As you may have noticed I think I'll be blogging more frequently and randomly from now on. It always makes me feel better when I do my therapy here and even know I feel more clarity than I've had in a while.<br />
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Stick with what works!<br />
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I'm trying to post a Pic a day of whatever I can to re-engage with what I've lost touch with so check out my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ordinarygirl1001/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and I'll try to keep you posted!<br />
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See Ya<br />
S<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-65822303695141439932017-10-03T09:35:00.000-07:002017-10-03T09:35:12.144-07:00Memories Are Sweet.Well a lot has happened since I was last here.<br />
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The death of a loved one has consumed my brain and actions of late and as senseless and tragic as it was and has been, losing him...the son I had always envisioned and always wanted has showed me how short life is.<br />
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How short his was...<br />
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With that though, recently I think I have had a sense of clarity when it comes to what I want out of life. The things that I've always wanted but shied away from for fear of rejection or the inability to complete my tasks. To enjoy life more...like he did. Everything was beautiful and even at 25 years old everything was worth something. He wrapped himself around my heart and told me I could do the things I had started and finished. He was one of my biggest supporters in such a short period of time and from the day he took his last breath I swore I would live my life in a way that he would make him smile that mischievous smile he had.<br />
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The day of the accident he was helping me with my bike and I'm hard pressed to even wash her because his prints are still all over it. Now though it's off the road.<br />
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My riding season was a bust this year. Ongoing problems with my Carb and others made it frustrating to say the least and then after changing the carb twice and the spark plugs, I am still having issues. Now moving on to the plug wires by process of elimination and besides what a better way to learn how things work. Ok here's the thing, even tough I will take instruction and absorb knowledge from the riders in my life let's face it...they're too busy riding!<br />
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Jealous... of course I am!<br />
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Thanks to technology and you know...You Tube I started to research the possibilities and trust me I know my limits so when I read about testing the plug wires with a screwdriver it gave me pause because well come on... I'm still new here.<br />
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With that being said I have the off season now to begin the customization and learning process. So even though I have balked at changing my Sportster and trying to keep it as stock as possible it's time now to really make her mine and even though it's been tough to think about changing her because of those prints I know that he would want me to make her the best I wanted her to be and if he was here he'd be helping me do just that.<br />
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Now the bike projects are mounting as we have 4 bikes now in total to build and one of them was supposed to be his.<br />
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It still will be.<br />
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So no more fucking around and stop and go shit. Things have to be done so here's to being more outgoing and taking risks. I have 2 things that are important to me that fear has stopped. Riding and Writing where both a part of me, both need to be addressed and move forward while I am determined to enjoy the little things at the same time.<br />
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I'm not gone yet and will have to make the most of what I have.<br />
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<b><i style="background-color: black;">Life is short, Live it.</i></b><br />
<b><i style="background-color: black;">Love is rare, grab it.</i></b><br />
<b><i style="background-color: black;">Anger is bad, dump it.</i></b><br />
<b><i style="background-color: black;">Fear is awful, face it.</i></b><br />
<b><i style="background-color: black;">Memories are sweet,</i></b><br />
<b><i style="background-color: black;">cherish it...</i></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;">With so much that is happening in our world, the little things matter so much more now.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;">True...</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;">See Ya,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black;">S</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-22745054752544050122017-08-01T10:09:00.000-07:002017-08-01T10:09:30.558-07:00Aug Update!Hello Lovelies!!<br />
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It's been awhile as the Summer rolls on in full swing.<br />
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We had a few life changing moments that prevented thinking clearly enough for me to be here but they have settled now.<br />
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At the beginning of the year Choo found his son that had been given up for adoption 25 years ago and they had been in constant contact since. 2 weeks ago that son came to BC and moved in with us from Ontario. Quite the change but he fits right in and despite my ongoing anxiety about hoping we don't disappointment he's just adorable and pretty much a carbon copy of his dad. The girls have adjusted rather quickly and that's awesome especially since they are all adults. The extra weird part is seeing how much he's like his sisters for not having grown up with them and he's already got a job thanks to the spectacular people in our life.<br />
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The acceptance from the family and friends of him has warmed my heart and hopefully his!<br />
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The same day that he came in I received a call that one of my brothers passed away. Mine is a large family and even though there are many of my brothers I have yet to meet he was one of the few that I had met, so as exciting as it was to have the new addition another was lost that day.<br />
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The year anniversary of losing <a href="http://ordinarygirl10.blogspot.com/2016/07/i-dont-have-enough-words.html?_sm_au_=iVVHP8P0vDZN4FHF">California </a>also passed it the last month as well as losing Boscoe ( our tiny talkative cat ) somehow possibly Coyotes or another animal since he never strayed far from home we can only think he was taken by something.<br />
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Still having a carb issue on the <a href="http://ordinarygirl10.blogspot.com/2016/04/totally-worth-it.html?_sm_au_=iVVHP8P0vDZN4FHF">Sportster</a> to the point where I'm going to rebuild it myself because the one that was put on is worse than my original one and my mechanic is just too backed up to do it. I might as well learn since I would prefer to learn to do the maintenance myself and not only ride my own but take care of my own. I haven't ridden since I don't even remember when and I'm getting a bit stir crazy while I sit and stare longingly at her.<br />
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That being said I have been making slow progress on the <a href="http://ordinarygirl10.blogspot.com/2016/07/confirmed-im-not-princess.html?_sm_au_=iVVHP8P0vDZN4FHF">BSA</a> by learning and cleaning the <a href="http://amalcarb.co.uk/">Amal Carb</a> on that one.<br />
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I can take apart and put that one back together in my sleep now. She's a 5 year project that I'm 2 years into and besides stripping her down not much has happened there but this long weekend I'll be cutting out the old wiring harness and getting the frame ready to be stripped and painted. I finally found a place in Canada that I can get parts from at decent prices and I need alot of parts! So heading into the mid-summer I plan to get right up close and personal and make sure everything is ready and in motion for when I get the motor rebuilt.<br />
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I'm going to try and document as much as I can between Instagram and You Tube because even though I want to prove to the men in my life that I can do this...I want to prove it to myself more.<br />
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Emotionally though July was a rough month, I have an outlet now and here's hoping Aug holds more promise!<br />
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Alright guys have a great week!<br />
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See Ya<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-20043166571544073532017-06-21T10:17:00.000-07:002017-06-21T10:17:04.854-07:00Accepting MyselfI'm one of those people that never settles.<br />
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Not in a my way or the highway type of way but in the way where I'm content, yet not content, passive yet impassive if that makes any sense at all. I continually work in a frazzled capacity not so much that I'm stressed out ( that's where the passive comes in ), sometimes I'm mildly anxious but always multi-tasking in some way, shape or form. Yet everything is set up into separate compartments based on a commonality and then I task myself with something out of each one.<br />
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Just reading that made me confused.<br />
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There are things I want at the top of my list! Others can wait until I deem them necessary, some drive me nuts that I can't get them completed faster but there is something missing so that task is sidelined.<br />
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Why can't things be easy? Simply because it wouldn't be worth it if it was right?<br />
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The struggle it seems is prioritizing but how do you prioritize when things have no rhyme or reason most days? Besides going to work there is no routine in my day to day life and most definitely not in my thought patterns. I can't seem to put things straight and as you guys have heard from me before, this is an ongoing thing so I should just accept the chaos right? Why over think it, I am who I am and do things the way I do!<br />
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Acceptance is the key so how can I go wrong?<br />
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I mean I'm never one to think I should be a certain way. I entertain thoughts of being you know the soccer mom or the party girl or a kick ass, gun toting mystery woman ( avid reader here ). In the end though I could never be the soccer mom (tried but Sese didn't last), the party girl ( I would much rather do something else ), the KAGTMW ( well she exists in whatever book I'm reading ). When someone says "You need to love yourself for who you are." Well...who am I? I know who other people think I am but who am I to me?<br />
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A question I don't even think about most days. I don't dwell on it when I do, sometimes it just creeps in there, I acknowledge it and send it away with a "Ya does it matter?" and the question goes away for a while like a change in the seasons.<br />
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For the most part I'm happy, I love my family, have great friends, a life that's been a struggle mainly because I made it that way in some areas but I'm here alive and well. I mean sure life could be more exciting, it's up to me to make that happen though. This years theme has been to Focus and for my brain focusing is HARD! Unless I set my sights on something and I'm obsessed for a while... I have a couple of those something's right now.<br />
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All in all life is good even amid the chaos of my mind. Yet I'm still the quiet one...<br />
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Not much longer before my vacation starts and we're off to our haunted destination. I reminded BU that the Blonde with matching underwear always dies first but right now her hair is red and as long as she mis-matches her undergarments we're good. She said she won't question my logic though and if I say it's time to leave then we'll set the road on fire to get out of there.<br />
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I'm so glad she understands me!<br />
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Vacation Countdown has begun...<br />
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See Ya.<br />
SAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-55317743329713621752017-06-19T12:38:00.000-07:002017-06-19T12:38:02.496-07:00Emotion vs Logic and FoodHello Lovelies,<br />
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Alright 2 weeks to go before I'm on vacation and give or take a day until me and Blondunicorn ( who is a redhead right now ) are off to...I don't even know where yet but we will figure it out, more than likely just mere days before we go.<br />
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I would love to ride but I am consistently being told that there are things wrong with my girl. Carburetor first which still seems to be a problem so I'm told. Didn't feel like it to me but what do I know and now the Primary chain so it's killing me so I'm told only short rides no long ones and even then with our weather lately being really crappy...I feel stuck...and sad...and depressed...and then you get jerks that you call your friends giving you a hard time for not being out there when that's the only place I want to be is, out there, somewhere, getting lost.<br />
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I'm pretty sure that Choo is paranoid and just plain scared to death of me being out riding without him there to watch over me...not that he did really in the first place because he was gone all of the time out riding himself and then taking my bike and leaving.<br />
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Do I sound bitter?<br />
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Maybe a little...maybe I haven't quite gotten past that yet.<br />
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It's being held back that makes me bitter. I recently told BU that her bike had no reverse so why should she. Sure look in the rear-view and reflect but the only place you can go is forward. Bikes don't have a reverse and you have to force them to go backwards. Forward isn't always smooth either though but at least your moving, taking those ruts and bumps in the road where some of them slam your teeth together but you keep on moving.<br />
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I also read a phrase in a book recently "Hope strengthens, Fear kills" and that seems to resonate for me because to fear it locks you up. I don't even think it's a conscious think for him, I think he fears for me and considering he put it in front of me in the first place and fueled my obsession that's just too bad. Although it's pretty tough to stomp my feet and preach unfairness when I'm told things are wrong and don't have the experience to know how bad it it or be able to fix it myself so... I kind of have to trust those of knowledge even if it drives me nuts.<br />
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So that being said I torture myself daily with logic and emotion.<br />
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Emotion: "I'm going to ride whether he likes it or not!"<br />
Logic: "What if I make the issues at hand worse?"<br />
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I daydream about being out there every...day and I can't be until she runs right so until them I live vicariously through others which makes me sad again but at least I have other things to occupy my time until then like baking ( my how domestic ) or reading ( which I do a lot of anyway ) or just living other moments.<br />
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Like going to visit something haunted and just getting away in general because it's never me that gets away. The kids, Choo, they get to get away when ever they want to and now it's my turn!!! This does a lot to help my mood. 2 more weeks I have to get through at work and then there is Canada Day our 150th so Bean is calling for Epicness and the house will try to provide that. She already has a Canadian menu happening including Poutine, Maple Leaf cookies, Naniamo bars and Smoked Salmon. She'll probably want pancakes for breakfast just so we can use syrup but that's my girl, she goes all out. Ketchup and All Dressed Chips<br />
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Check our some <a href="https://www.narcity.com/ca/bc/vancouver/lifestyle/11-incredible-food-inventions-made-in-canada">Foods Invented in Canada</a> I was surprised by a couple actually!<br />
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Anyway guys, have a great week and I'll see you...somewhere. Instagram, Twitter you know, the usual!<br />
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See Ya<br />
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Hello Lovelies!<br />
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Trying to get back into making sure I'm here and present. It's tough sometimes trying to keep all of my Social Media updated and every now and then I just have to check out. I think part of it is because I haven't been using my blog journal that I just now remembered I haven't been using! I got so used to having it with me all the time so I could jot down notes for content and I really haven't had it for about 6 weeks now???<br />
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Holy crap where has my life gone???<br />
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So in a couple of weeks me and Blondunicorn are going to take an overnight trip to a Haunted place here in BC. We haven't locked down which one it will be yet but it's a plan in the works and I'm super stoked about it. So excited that I seriously just texted her to make sure we're still a go for that while I'm writing this.<br />
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Her response?? ABSOLUTELY!<br />
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Once I figure out where we're going I'll let you know. I'm pretty sure it will be towards the Okanagan because I don't want to go the other way. the Haunted Vancouver Island spots can wait for now. <br />
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So here are some of the most famous <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/10/24/top-haunted-places-bc_n_6038424.html">Haunted Places in BC </a><br />
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I'm thinking that the Tranquille Sanitorium might be the go to place to truly creep her out. We'll see how that goes. she wants to camp wherever we go for the night...I don't think she'll want to stay there but if we do...<br />
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So excited! I'll keep you up to date.<br />
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K Have a great week!<br />
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See Ya<br />
SAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-91550847933358075192017-06-07T16:09:00.000-07:002017-06-07T16:09:33.659-07:00Still Kickin'!I'm here! Where have I been? I couldn't even tell you but I'm still kickin'<br />
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At least there has been progress! I got to go for a short ride last week and since I'm still a bit of a gong show I was apprehensive but as it turned out I wasn't the issue! My bike which sat all Winter with no stabilizer in the tank had a lot of stuttering issues that at first I thought was me.<br />
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Chugging, black exhaust so I went home and had the hubby take a ride and assess the situation for me. When he came home he said that I would need to get my Carb cleaned. The thought of taking her to a shop when I was just getting back into the swing of her (too much time in between rides) did not sit well but better to have her happy and healthy right and then I would be safer.<br />
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Thank goodness our shop guy is a good friend and said he could do it for me in a couple of hours. Choo took her in and Jon took her for a ride confirming that the Carb should be cleaned but before that Choo decided to switch out the old gas and what do you know! She runs like a dream now. <br />
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Ok that was like a week ago. I show up here in spurts these days. I did take her in on Sunday though to have the Carb done and it took most of the day but that part of her tune up is complete and she's super happy. Still doesn't like slow speeds but very smooth out of first. That means for me that she is not into city riding or stop and go traffic.<br />
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So I've decided nice days are for riding and gross rainy days are for building. I'm trying to track down a different tank and fenders so that they can be painted Cobalt Blue and continue the process of making the Sporty truly mine but at the same time I want to keep her original ones...you know...original. Besides that my Sexy Bitch ( BSA ) is lacking in love and attention so I need to pull that together too. <br />
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Most days I feel like I have nothing to do when there is so much to do and I have to create the routine but yes...we'll see... how routine I can make it because there are so many things that are rolled up in what I have to do! <br />
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Ok enough of that! You know how to find me. Questions...Answers...all are welcome!<br />
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See Ya<br />
SAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-32948270907794805572017-05-11T09:40:00.000-07:002017-05-11T09:40:51.389-07:00Cracking The Shell All The Way ThroughHi guys,<br />
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I hadn't realized it had been so long since my last post! Things have been in a bit of a whirlwind lately on a personal level even though they are still up in the air a bit I figured I should check in.<br />
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Riding has been slow in coming for me because of the weather. It seems that during the week the weather will be nice while I'm at work and by the time I get home, make dinner and wind down the time is gone while the weekends piss rain and I am no experienced rider in the rain. I have friends that are enjoying what riding they can get in and I'm completely jealous!<br />
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My birthday was a couple of weeks ago and I asked the kids to pitch in for a new riding jacket that I want. I have a leather riding jacket already and a vest but I wanted something that was a bit more protection and weather ready so once it's ordered I'll give you some feedback on that once I get it.<br />
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It's been hard to shake the anxiety I feel when I look my Sportster. I've been pussyfooting around it and been taking the time to re-familiarize myself with her as I wait for my dare I say it "Squad" to get on insuring their rides. I told Choo that I don't even know how I rode the monster last year because when I get back on the seat I feel at ease at the same time as mildly terrified but that being said the terror has subsided and I've embraced the anxiety of it. So many of my girlfriends even Lo whose ridden for about 9 years have had the same issue every year so I'm told it's normal. I still have the back tire issue that needs to be fixed once I get my rear tire changed over.<br />
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Not only have I looked at riding with anxiety but I've been thinking of my build bike a lot and need to get moving on that too so on the sunny days I plan to be out and on the rainy ones I'll have to be in the shop because the BSA has to happen and progress needs to be made but I am so new to all of it. I understand so much more now about the way they work than I know about cars and there is so much more to learn.<br />
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This makes me giggle hysterically every time I walk into the shop and see it.<br />
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Like I said though I'll be documenting this journey the whole way. The other fear I have of putting myself out there will also be conquered in the process. I have always said that my blogging is very personal for me. I'm not selling a product, I care less about views as all I want to do is be present and share my experiences of my normal (semi-normal) life and with that said I intend to embrace the lighter side of life and take it less seriously.<br />
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I don't have time for that anymore. It's held me back as I'm sure it holds a lot of people back and with the technology we have today and the many platforms there is no time to be shy...anymore. I will be posting videos on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLR1uxNgnRLk3bxI_d0Wk8g">You Tube</a> channel again a completely personal thing so that they are all in one place. The space has been there for years and I have posted maybe one or two videos like a year and I'm not big on the whole video thing. I've tried and sucked or been too shy either way whatever...I'm done and it's time to have some fun!<br />
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I've met so many different people and been far more at ease with engaging with them. The Motorcycle community has been soooo welcoming and and answering any questions I have no matter how ridiculous I think they are. People planning to ride out from other places and actually interested in meeting me as I am them!<br />
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So excited about that.<br />
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So here's to cracking the shell all the way through!<br />
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I'm still working on the book too. In my editing I created a whole world of trouble for myself as I found something important missing and had to write it in to complete it so there is a lot I have on my plate and I refuse to stress out about any of it.<br />
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Life is shorter than you think.<br />
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See Ya<br />
SAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-60311333567947914922017-04-10T13:21:00.000-07:002017-04-10T13:21:40.810-07:00All About The Gear.Hey guys!<br />
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So on this Monday I actually have very little for you aside from being very over anxious to get out there and being told to wait or deal with crappy weather...all the time. <br />
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I think I'm might have to fight Choo for my bike because I don't think he wants me riding while he can't but that's kind of too bad considering that he would ride without me all the time last year as well as take my bike whenever he felt like it so I was left at home not being able to ride.<br />
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Not this year...<br />
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Don't get me wrong I'm ok with him riding it, just not taking it whenever he feels like it because she's mine not his.<br />
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Does that sound wrong?<br />
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It is what it is I guess but since I haven't been able to ride yet and I have my new <a href="http://www.outlawhelmets.com/" target="_blank">Outlaw helmet</a> in bright pink with a skull and crossbones on the side that I'm absolutely dying to wear. Most of my gear I've gotten through and On Line site called <a href="https://www.leatherup.ca/">Leather.Up</a> In the beginning I wasn't sure where to go for the stuff I needed or wanted. All of the stores were a bit of a drive or they were Sport bike based and I most definitely did not have a Sport bike. So as I was trying to get enough stuff together to be safe on my ride I came across the site and the prices were decent so I started there.<br />
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I already had a Jacket gifted to my by Lo and a vest from Choo so I still needed the rest from my feet to my head. So I started with my head of course and from Outlaw first off was my <a href="https://www.leatherup.ca/p/Shop-Half-Face-Motorcycle-Helmets/Outlaw-T-70-Purple-Butterfly-Glossy-Motorcycle-Half-Helmet/413105.html">Outlaw T-70 Purple Butterfly Glossy Motorcycle Half Helmet.</a><br />
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Next was my boots. I didn't need everything all at once because I still had to write my learners so I tried to order what appealed to me like my <a href="https://www.leatherup.ca/p/Shop-Womens-Motorcycle-Boots/Xelement-2469-Womens-Black-Advanced-Lace-Up-Motorcycle-Biker-Boots/42700.html">Xelement 2469 Women's Black Advanced Lace up Motorcycle Boots.</a><br />
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I love them they are the most comfortable boots ever! Not like I tried many others but they're awesome.<br />
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Last but not least my gloves. They're fingerless because it's easier for me if I can feel the controls. It may not be safer but compared to what I see a lot of people ride lacking gear wise I think fingerless gloves are the least of my troubles so my also <a href="https://www.leatherup.ca/p/Shop-Fingerless-Motorcycle-Gloves/Xelement-XG461-Idol-Womens-Black-Fingerless-Leather-Gloves/1457923.html">Xelement XG461 'Idol' Women's Black Fingerless Leather Gloves</a> with Gel Padded Palms hug, cushion my hands and barely feel there.<br />
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I also got eye wear and another Vest there as well that are well enough but I would like to change out my glasses, they might work better with the Open-Faced helmet because they were a bit loose with my half helmet but you can never have too many pairs of those.<br />
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All photos are from the Leathup site except for my pretty pink helmet (obviously) and links are included as well. I hope that all came out ok but I was excited to share!<br />
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Now as the sun comes out to tease my while I'm on my lunch break before it pours again I wish you a good week and a great ride!<br />
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See Ya<br />
SAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-74383771764948063662017-04-06T11:36:00.000-07:002017-04-06T11:36:37.171-07:00It's Not Monday But Lets Motor Anyway.Hey!<br />
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Well I've been out sick now for... this is day...6.<br />
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The first day I knew it was coming on and the second day I was in full blown sinus hell. I assume it's what hell is like because I have never had a sinus cold before and it's still kicking my ass.. I went home early last Thursday and ended up having to take Friday and the following Monday off.<br />
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Another thing I've never had before was an earache. I woke up Sat morning and thought I was going to die. Right ear plugged and every time it popped there was staggering pain so I WebMD'd myself, something I always say not to do and after seeing that it was in fact due to this sinus punishment I headed straight for the Advil and it helped. Unfortunately although I have most of my energy level back I still have the head pressure and plugged ear. No pain though...unless I tilt my head forward and it's not pain just intense pressure at the back of my head.<br />
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It makes it very hard to concentrate and I've been popping pain meds since Saturday but decided today of all days that I would suffer and haven't taken anything mostly to gauge the severity of it. I would love to know when it's going to go away though so I can feel normal.<br />
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The 2 nicest sunniest days of the weekend were Sunday and Monday and I was still sicker than a dog.<br />
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Now that I've ranted that out though in my impatience I was looking at places to get my BSA frame sandblasted. My mechanic can get it done but he's usually so backlogged and I'm patient, yet impatient when it comes to me getting something done. I know this build is going to take a while as I scrap together the money to get her built but I need to see and feel like progress is being made.<br />
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So Choo seeing my lack of patience ensured me that when I take in my frame to our guy that it will get done in a timely fashion and he even consulted another friend of ours about painting it gloss black for me. In the mean time I'm going to have to find Pistons and get my Carb cleaned and rebuilt. Whether or not I can do it remains to be seen but I'll give it a shot because I want to have the hands on experience for this project.<br />
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As for my Sportster I think a change of colour is in order. She's silver and black right now as I got her and everything black will stay so all I have to do is change my tank and fenders and I think Cobalt Blue is the colour I'm going to go with.<br />
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Will I get airbrushing done?<br />
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I don't know? I'm thinking about it as I take this journey to find the me in it all. The only thing I've changed on her are the foot pegs and that was because I dropped her and one broke and the <a href="https://www.hdherd.com/forum/main-category/off-topic/4873-the-legend-of-the-guardian-bell" target="_blank">Guardian Bell </a>because my other half stole the one that came with her but he replaced it with a new one for me. Besides those nothing else has been changed on my bike and now that I got my new <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BSRMM97Aycz/?taken-by=stephwell" target="_blank">Outlaw Helmet</a> and I'm heading into my second season of riding I'm feeling those parts of me emerge and I love every second of it.<br />
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Now only if it would stop raining so I can pull Sweetness (as I call her because she's a sweet girl for a 1200) out and work on Sexy Bitch (BSA) that would be great but until I get rid of this infuriating head sickness I can't do much of anything.<br />
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So...that's my brief rant and update and like I said I'm taking video of the trips, build and the bikes progress and uploading them.<br />
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See ya on two wheels.<br />
SAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-86833777259811977522017-03-27T11:00:00.001-07:002017-03-27T11:00:13.512-07:00First Ride of the Season Disappointment.Well Happy Motor Monday!<br />
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So this Monday Segment seems to be going well!<br />
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It amazes me how welcoming the Motorcycle community is overall. I have met and made many new contacts and hopefully friends in the process. Where I would usually be quiet and watchful, I have engaged with people from all over. It's funny that when it comes to Motorcycles and Books I have met the most interesting people from all over.<br />
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Last Wednesday I went out and got Insurance for my bike. Now I second guessed myself at every turn there. "Should I get it now?", "Should I wait?", "Maybe it's not the right time?" I took the day off of work specifically for this reason and I knew that it was more my fear riding me than anything else because if I was Insured then I would have no excuse not to ride. Now don't get me wrong, I am so stoked and excited to ride that I vibrate but that nagging voice in the back of my head says things like. "You've forgotten what you've learned.", "It was a one off season.", "You didn't ride enough."<br />
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True did I ride as much as I wanted to? No Partially because by other half would take my bike out more than I could once his broke down. This made me angry on so many levels but I didn't feel like I had the right to say no since he gave me the bike in the first place. It wasn't even him riding it that was my issue it was the free for all he took with her. If I had the opportunity to ride, i couldn't. I'd come home from work and my bike would be gone. this also made me hesitant to insure it because he's in the process of building his Trike and with me having insurance he'll figure he can have his way.<br />
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Not...this...year...<br />
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Does me saying no make me a bitch? <br />
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I mean I hope not but at the same time I don't care. It's my bike right?<br />
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Anyway, I trucked off to my Autoplan office with my papers. Never told Choo where I was going, I just decided that you know what? I was going to do it...and I did. My Insurance guy was happy to see me when we went into his office to start the paperwork. He looked at me and said "You're going to insure...it's March!"<br />
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I said "Uh huh.." and got back a hefty "Good for you!" he doesn't insure his until June but I figured if I'm insuring for a year then it doesn't matter when it starts. By the end of it I left with my plates, my current discount and being informed that next month I qualify for Road Star. The highest discount offered with a handshake and a bold "Have a good day Road Warrior." ( Ya...I beamed at that)<br />
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I made my way home with a bounce in my step in the rain and when I got in Choo asked me how my walk was so I tossed my plate in his lap and his eyes lit up. Right then I told him not to get that look in his eyes.<br />
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The rest of the week was plagued by rain so on Sat morning I went out to fire up my girl and do a pre-trip check before I go through the motions of dusting off my young skills. when I sat on her, I kid you not it felt like home and like she was happy I was there. I stroked her tank and asked myself why I was so terrified, I mean I'm still super nervous to get back out on the road but the memory of how she felt under me knocked some of the edge off. So I put the key in and...nothing.<br />
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My heart would have sunk but I was aware that it was possible the battery would be dead. this winter it was left outside temporarily when the temp dropped and we got snow. Choo had told me when he put her away that the battery was dead and he would attempt to charge it. Apparently that didn't happen, I also noticed that my rear tire was flat. Not completely but enough to cause me worry about a hole in which case I'll blame him because he rode the shit out of her. ( I think I'm bitter.)<br />
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He did come out and helped me change the battery, giving me his battery and making the hair stand on the back of my neck because I know what this will mean, so on my list is to buy a new one myself. After we tested and replaced the battery I gave it another shot, Fuel on, Choke out, made sure she was in neutral and started her up.<br />
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I love that sound...<br />
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We inflated the tire and I noticed what looked like a track line of where the rubber has worn away also causing me concern and this time my heart did start to sink until Choo produced another tire the same size and barely worn. Unfortunately I'll have to take it in to get put on but I'd rather be safe than sorry right?<br />
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I took video of it so to watch click the link below. Beware I am not good at that!<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IVOutVNgH8" target="_blank">First ride of the season disappointment. </a><br />
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So this is all a part of the process right?<br />
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See ya next week!<br />
S<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-72118483811421074302017-03-20T10:56:00.001-07:002017-03-20T10:56:52.899-07:00Motor Monday - Spring is Here!Hey!<br />
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Well Spring is finally here and even though it's still below zero here I feel like things are looking up! I have anticipatory anxiety about getting back on my bike and getting my bearings again. I can also thank You Tube for showing me endless videos from Motorcycle Vloggers who most of I noticed just like to put GoPros on themselves and talk about useless stuff while they're riding around and there are very, very few women Motorcycle Vloggers! That needs to change.<br />
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I'm addicted to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsWdkRzy2D4" target="_blank">Kickstands up and Scootin America</a> with Adam Sandoval. I love <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOvruuRMt24" target="_blank">Ride with Norman Readus</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd-_dZRBAEo" target="_blank">Babes Ride Out</a>...love them too. I can't wait to be a proficient enough rider to make the trek to California to be a part of that. Let me know if the Links don't work, I'm never sure if I do that right.<br />
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So that being said, this week I will insure my baby and get back on her. I've told myself that I will be on her everyday I can. Last year there were so many times when I wanted to give up and almost did. I even cried about it one night in frustration of a day of stalling in traffic so much I wanted to die, but I didn't give up. Up until that point I hadn't transferred her over yet because I needed my learners. Once I got that it was off to the Autoplan office nearest me!<br />
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What...a...gongshow...<br />
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My bike came from Alberta and the guy who sold it to us had given us the wrong portion of papers necessary to complete the transfer into my name. Thank goodness he was a friend of our mechanic because we had to get Jon down to the Insurance place and give us the info on the previous owner. After we got that they plugged the info into the computer and it told them that the bike was registered in BC...well...what? They had already gone to my house to check the numbers on my bike and confirmed they matched the papers.<br />
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Me: No the papers say Alberta<br />
Ins: The computer says BC<br />
Me: So now what?<br />
Ins: The previous owner needs to come in and straighten it out.<br />
Me:...<br />
Ins: *blink*<br />
Me: HE'S IN ALBERTA!<br />
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After some minor raging where Choo just sat there quietly and smiled they told us that the previous owner could fax in a specific document to them and we could go from there. We went back home and Choo was about to leave to fax the paper to Alberta. The town only has 1 fax machine at the Post Office and Greg ( previous owner ) was ok with hanging out there until everything was sorted. He gets them, signs and faxes directly to the Autoplan outlet. We go back to the Insurance place and they received the document. Woo Hoo!<br />
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Until...<br />
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Ins: That will be (a stupid amount) per mo. (grabs the debit machine)<br />
Me: Whoa...I have a 40% discount.<br />
Ins: The computer says no you don't.<br />
Me: (lean on the counter) The computer is wrong...<br />
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But now my rage is apparent because it's taken us almost 4 hours to get this done and frustration is nipping at me. Choo still sits there quietly smiling away which is really annoying. Finally she finds that I do have a discount and we finish up the paperwork I get my sticker and plates and get to go home and put them on her.<br />
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On the way home. I asked Choo why he was smiling.<br />
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Choo: Because you were a true biker mama in there ready to lose it if you couldn't get your bike.<br />
Me: Ah...Oh...<br />
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Guys are weird.<br />
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After practicing all that time in my driveway. Working the clutch, running through how things were going to work without actually being on the bike. The day Choo pulled my bike around front and tossed me the keys was the most exciting and yet most terrifying day of my life. Maybe if the bike was smaller and not a 1200 but I am almost 6 feet tall. Every awful thought went through my head. "What if I can't do this?", "What if I can't balance?", "What if I can't get my feet up?", "OMG is anyone watching me?", well when I turned around my whole family was on the street watching me.<br />
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Great...No pressure there.<br />
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Choo came up beside me and reminded me of what I needed to do while he made sure my helmet was strapped on tight ( too tight I couldn't open my mouth ) and then stepped back. I could hear my heart pounding in my ears so loud it was like everything else faded away. My bike rumbled underneath me and I thought right at that moment that this machine might be too much, that I'd tip over but I eased on the throttle and slowly let the clutch out. She started to roll, I realized I didn't stall it and so I gave her more gas and got my feet up on the pegs. When I reached the end of the street I had to turn her around and I was not there yet to do it smoothly so I had pretty much mastered the 3 point turn... on a slight incline. Thigh pain...hell ya.<br />
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Once I had gotten her straight again I took a deep breath, shook out my shaking right hand ( the other one was still holding the clutch in ) and rolled on the throttle, let the clutch out and off I went back towards my love and support system as they cheered me on. Apparently I had the biggest smile on my face and I hadn't even noticed as I came towards them and stopped. Choo asked me if I was going to keep going when I put the bike back into neutral. I said yes but that my heart was pounding so hard I could feel it in my chest and I just needed a minute to calm down in my excitement.<br />
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Best day ever was that first ride for me even though I only went up and down my street about 20 times and only stalled her 3 times (that time just wait).<br />
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My family was proud of me, I was proud of myself and the dreams began big and hard just like my bike.<br />
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The journey continues...<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-68514245775329653202017-03-13T11:34:00.000-07:002017-03-13T11:34:42.053-07:00Motor Monday Journal Of A New Rider #1Something new but yet not new.<br />
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I've been having a lot of anxiety or just plain terror at getting back on my bike. I hear this is normal but that doesn't help the feelings. What do I do when I have feelings to sort through??<br />
I write them down so what better way than to write them here and work out my issues in my usual public way on a weekly basis.<br />
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Don't worry my ridiculousness will still follow between Wed and Fri.<br />
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As most of you know I started riding a motorcycle last April. In the beginning I was pretty apprehensive about it. 2 years ago my other half brought me home...for my birthday an 1971 BSA Thunderbolt. This was to be a build bike and I was pissed. He had asked me about the bike before hand and I told him no...emphatically. Not even an hour later a truck pulled up with the bike. I got over my anger pretty quickly though once I sat on it.<br />
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Build bike I could handle and she needs a lot of work. I figured I could take my time. Get to know how I felt about riding.<br />
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I stripped her down...yes her. Sexy Bitch is what I call her because that's what she'll be one day.<br />
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Last April just before my birthday Choo once again came home with a bike...for me...2001 HD Sportster 1200 all silver and black.<br />
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Again I was pissed. For me it was an unnecessary purchase. I didn't know how to ride, no license...no interest. Yet anyway, I had committed to the BSA in you know like 5 years or something dumb like that but here in front of me was a fully functional motorcycle...oh...god. So with that came a sudden pressure as my bestie has her 91' Sportster and another close friend was in the process of building his. Choo was waiting for his Softtail to be delivered from Alberta, so here stood... mine.<br />
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And did she intimidate the hell out of me. I stood there for I don't even know how long trying to process that I now had a motorcycle and not just a motorcycle but a Harley Davidson bike, me who doesn't even own a car. I know that I put the pressure on myself every second I stood there looking at her.<br />
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"Well then..." I said. "It looks like it's you and me."<br />
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The second I said it I felt like the air had been sucked out of me. I had been around bikes, ridden on the back but never on my own so for me to even think about being in control of one, and a big one was terrifying but I accepted that I was just going to have to learn sooner than I had planned. Once that acceptance settled in the whispers started. I like to think it was the bike telling me that it was going to be ok, that we'd work together and get to know each other and build our relationship.<br />
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I probably just needed meds.<br />
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After that day all I thought about was riding but I had time because I couldn't transfer her over into my name until I had a license so with that I hit the books and studied. I looked over her backwards and forwards until I could identify all of the controls and the parts I needed to and what they did. I would imagine myself going through the motions that would be needed to operate the bike. My brother in law would give me tips and talk to me about tipping points, friction zones and pointers on what I might expect. He'd make me straddle the bike and gently sway her back and forth so I could accustom myself to her weight and balance. Things I could investigate and research before I even turned the key because that's what I do.<br />
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Just a brother helping a sister out and he never did it in an overbearing way. Sure he'd pick on me and ask me to get on it so we could go to Tim Horton's but he took all of my questions seriously and all of the riders I knew did the same but I wouldn't start the bike until I had my learners license and that was my own choice.<br />
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I finally went to go write the test and here you have to have a drivers license in order to get your motorcycle license so I had to write 2 tests one after the other and passed them both after serious anxiety over the motorcycle test. You had never seen a happier girl.<br />
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Taking a course had been thrown at me on more than one occasion in conversation even now but I'm one of those people that lives pay cheque to pay cheque and I simply can't afford to take it having a family of 6. I've been self taught my whole life. I taught myself how to ride a bicycle, skateboard, ice skate ect...now I'm not dumb enough to think I could do this without instruction, that I had from multiple sources and the Internet is wonderful on the theory aspect. Don't get me wrong though, I could have taken the course which I should have back then but in all honesty I was scared to be put in a situation with other people that could observe my possible failure because my brain went there telling me I couldn't do it.<br />
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Stupid I know so if you ever have the option...Take the course.<br />
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Over the past year so much has changed in the way I see riding and how I'm finding the "Me" in it all and wanting to be around other women riders and submerged in the culture.<br />
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As I go along I will include Information sources on all sorts of stuff including my completions and failures. Is that pessimistic or realistic?<br />
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I guess we'll find out because this is a life altering journey for me and I'm more than happy to share the experience.<br />
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So concludes this Motor Monday.<br />
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See Ya!<br />
SAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-70598653829701069102017-03-08T12:36:00.000-08:002017-03-08T12:36:50.336-08:00My Sammydress ExperienceSo, you know those ads on Facebook for clothing super cheap?<br />
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I always scrolled past them even if I liked the page because of what I saw on it the first time. I liked a cute shirt or dress ( not that I wear dresses ) but never actually thought about buying anything...until now.<br />
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I finally decided to check out <a href="http://www.sammydress.com/" target="_blank">Sammydress</a> especially since I've been doing more online shopping of late and I've been comparing service and site navigation so let's start there.<br />
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Site navigation: I sucked for me.<br />
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When I chose an item that I wanted to buy and added it to my bag, actually even before that when just choosing an item to look at the specifics for, it wasn't so simple to go back to shopping maybe for the lack of a Continue Shopping button. Using the back button isn't that bad except once you have added it to the bag because then you have to cycle through what you have already seen you know if you look at the item from different angles and so forth.<br />
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The first time I went through the payment options that are only available through <a href="https://www.paypal.com/us/home" target="_blank">PayPal</a> I had backed out of the purchase thinking I needed a <a href="https://www.paypal.com/us/home" target="_blank">PayPal </a>account in order to complete it. Yes online shopping is still a relatively new thing for me aside from buying books so I was not used to this.<br />
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I told a girlfriend of mine about it and she informed me that I could pay by credit card but had to go through the PayPal system to do it so that night I went back in and purchased. I chose things that I liked but that were also deliberately cheap just in case I had issues or was disappointed by the items. Then again seeing as I went cheap there was a high possibility that I would be disappointed.<br />
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I chose what they called a <a href="http://www.sammydress.com/product3154567.html" target="_blank">Cold Shoulder Empire Waist Babydoll Blouse</a> and the <a href="http://www.sammydress.com/product3300867.html" target="_blank">Split-Neck Plaid T-Shirt</a> both in blue.<br />
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After ordering they sent me a notification email with a order number and nothing else. Ok...I can handle that I figured I would get a tracking number once the items were shipped. 2 weeks later I received notice that my stuff was shipped but there was no tracking number.<br />
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Oh...no...<br />
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Now I start to feel some shipping anxiety. Maybe I didn't get one because of how much I spent, seeing as it wasn't much. It cost me just over $20 USD for the shirts. I ordered from Amazon last November and it took me 2 months to get what I ordered so I get nervous. Then I saw that it was going to take another 15-30 days to get them because they were coming from the Orient.<br />
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The Orient? Where in the Orient? There are so many places that could be. That kicked in another anxiety about the sizing. Great, that's what I needed but that's also why I chose simple items you know, just in case. If I had an issue I have so many girls they could go to.<br />
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I go about my weeks since it was crazy at work and I had other things going on and in just over a week my Sammydress items arrived!<br />
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Pleased as punch was!<br />
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I tore open the package and was super excited to see my new items. At first when I held them up to myself they looked really big for mediums but once I tried them on I saw that they fit comfortably for the most part.<br />
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So the Plaid Split-Neck T<br />
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Had a few bunching issues in the back but that could just be because of my butt and the shelf it creates. The fabric hangs about mid thigh and I have long legs. I am thinking though that I can slim it down and eliminate the bunching by adding a belt to it and it's good to go.<br />
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The Cold Shoulder Empire Waist Baby-Doll Blouse.<br />
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I love this one even though I'm not used to showing that much cleavage but I think I can adapt and it will show off my shoulder tattoo that I got last year which is part of the reason I chose this one.<br />
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Overall the experience with <a href="http://www.sammydress.com/" target="_blank">Sammydress</a> wasn't too bad aside from the website issues I had. We'll see how these hold up after the first wash though. I feel like I should hang dry them to be safe.<br />
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Would I order from them again?<br />
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Possibly...<br />
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See Ya!<br />
SAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864435747955013006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856489836856529426.post-69196946855267514992017-03-06T12:56:00.000-08:002017-03-06T13:02:54.486-08:00A Sunday At Trev DeeleyHi Guys!<br />
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Well it's been a little bit.<br />
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Last week was the end of RRSP season so there was not much time for anything besides trying to stay sane during the end of the season rush. And it's over now!<br />
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On Feb 26 though I went to <a href="http://www.trevdeeley.com/" target="_blank">Trev Deeley Motorcycles</a> for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1182834615162830/" target="_blank">Red's Indoor Garage Sale and Swap Meet.</a><br />
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Our bike mechanic had 2 tables there so we helped him out for the day. At first it was a little nerve wracking as the ball got rolling, so many people, so many MC's and RC's and women riders. I almost feel like you could tell the women that ride on the back of bikes vs the women that ride their own and in that as well I've found that not only am I becoming a Motorcycle enthusiast I have been actively seeking women riders here where there are few that make themselves known.<br />
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I'm gearing up to not only insure my own Harley but continue to build my BSA so the Swap Meet was a chance to meet people that can help me with that. I saw some faces I knew and some I had seen before and couldn't remember without prompting but we were well met once again. It was strange being on the other side of the table though.<br />
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Choo took me for a walk around the dealership we ran into the <a href="http://www.aimvancouver.com/" target="_blank">AIM</a> ( Association for Injured Motorcyclists ) lady who is at every function where we bought 50/50 tickets and didn't win but hey it's a good cause.<br />
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He took me into the showroom where I could see bikes that I would never own...at least not currently maybe I can get a 2017 in 2027 but wow were they gorgeous. While we cruised through Choo ran into someone he hasn't seen since before we got together so we're talking 24 - 25 years checking out a new bike. We went up into the Motorcycle Museum and looked at some amazing bikes including the bikes from the movie Easyrider. I was so excited for that and the photos up top on my page.<br />
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After the tour we went back to the table and I watched the guys chat and haggle with all sorts. When the time was up we stripped down the table and packed up. I'm thinking next year I'm going to have to help with the organizational parts because he needs that! We loaded the rest of the gear into our truck and I heard someone call my name. When I turned around it was someone I hadn't seen in many years. She was one of my best friends in Jr. High and she was standing in front of me more beautiful than ever and actually asked me if I knew who she was.<br />
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OF COURSE I DID!<br />
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She said that she had been watching me from afar all day not sure if it was me, so after hugs and giggles she told me that she had just bought a new bike that day and what a sexy bike it is. Very fitting for her and for as much as I love her I kind of hate her a lil bit right now but she has motivated me. Her sheer excitement made me smile. We are complete opposites who went in separate ways so drastically that I'm truly surprised we found each other again on this level. She even had boys to my having girls! We weren't in contact, not even on Facebook and not only does she ride but her youngest sister does too.<br />
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She started riding last year like me but she has definitely had more solid road time that I have. That will change this season especially because we want to ride together at some point too. So in that respect she has motivated me to up my game. At first I felt like I was competing with her in my head but then I realized that we're too different for that and it was motivation not competition and whatever motivation I have to get this journey on it's way...I will embrace. I am currently also a member of a women's riding group called Wind Sisters since the beginning of January so my search for women riders is a constant an I'm hoping to ride with each and every one I find here so I will tell you more about them in another post.<br />
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This is going to be an interesting season, can't wait to get it started.<br />
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See Ya!<br />
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