It’s been awhile since I’ve graced the grid. The beast is huge, ridiculous to park, and a gas guzzler. It makes for yet another annoyance whenever I want to go anywhere in LA. I am grateful for it, but it comes with consequences.
I’ve been doing some major cutting back on social networking events to hone in on responsibilities and ongoing tasks. Fret not, there’s much in the pipeline… I have confidence that I’ll be fine. I appreciate your patience in the interim. Until then, anything that I go to will be extremely limited so that I can conserve financially and get back to the point where I can do even more than I did before.
With the newfound “joy” of being on the job market again there really needs to be.. well a sheet that I have in the works for you. Stay tuned for that in a later edition.
I took 2 time outs for myself yesterday. I met up with a gentleman for some food and conversation. I must say that I had a good time. It was nice to get out and laugh a bit without any pressure.
It’s been awhile since I’ve been out with the girls though. Last night I was invited out to 2 things: a “passion” party a friend was having and have drinks with 2 lovely ladies that I haven’t seen in what seems like forever. In order to avoid a cliche irony of “the day I get divorced I go to a Mary Kay sex toy party” I decided on the latter. Sorry to the friend who got roped into hosting that party. No pun intended. (Ps, please send me the catalog and let me know what I missed)
I was eager to get there and catch up. It was only in Century City- a whopping 4 miles from me. But I get lost in a paper bag. It’s another reason why I don’t care for using the truck if I can avoid it. (Sounds like another list blog in the works)
Here’s what I learned from my first night ride out on my new scooter:
- Always write down the number, level, and color of where you are parked in the Century City shopping center (wow what a maze) because if you thought finding a car was difficult, a bike is that much worse.
- My full faced helmet will not fit in the trunk of my scooter. So the likelihood you will see me pull up in one to an event later is pretty small.
- Hot tattooed guys notice biker girls. Especially redhead small ones with two extremely attractive women walking with them, regardless if they have a big jacket on or what.
- U turns are really not that bad
- Cars are annoying and they’re impatient. That said, I’m glad I’m on my bike because it lets me get away with having to be less patient and at the same time more aware of my surroundings which will make me a better driver in my car.
- going through cars is pretty exhilarating.
- In a worst case scenario, you really don’t need to bother paying at those gates on a bike.
- I know exactly who I can call in a worst case scenario at 12am to ask for directions or questions with my bike. (Thank you Baron for helping me get home last night. Sorry I fell asleep on the phone after I got home, but you can understand why.)
- The ride might be quieter, but is amazing for reflecting. Anytime I get down about anything I “pray” it isn’t raining. I know where I will be… on the road on my bike taking a time out.
- Getting lost is more cost effective on a bike. Apparently I get 60 mpg and it cost me a whopping $4.04 to fill up in Beverly Hills. That’s… well wonderful.
Sometimes in life you just have to get the courage to do things. It might be scary at first, but that’s what life is really about in the end. A little bit of fear when tapped on correctly will enhance the experience and make you stronger. I’m going to learn this city just yet… and thankfully it won’t cost me a ton to do it 🙂
I am an Enigma 