Has T lost his mind?

Dear Gentle Readers,

I have not been posting much lately, and I apologize for that. There has been a lot going on in life lately, and really very little time for blogging. Frankly I've been so tired I really haven't felt like I've had much to say.

And, also, I've been spending as much time as possible on my new ride. That's right, the motorcycle "experiment" was successful enough that I decided to get a real bike. This is the real thing baby. V-Twin motor Liquid Cooled SOHC ABS Brakes Tribal Flames The Whole Nine Yards.

The photo isn't my exact ride - it's what I could find online. I'll try to post some real shots at some point, but until then feel comfort in knowing that I am having a blast. And am quite a bit safer and more comfortable than I was on my old bike. I use the excuse that I'm now saving $10 a day in parking costs (they went up again, but motorcycles stayed the same) but the reality is thats all fine and dandy - but I'm hooked now and would ride the bike most days even if the cost was the same.

Other notes - read if you choose to, but don't bother telling me that I'm going to kill myself now. I am an extremely careful rider and I know that on the road, its you in your car that is my own worst enemy. (Face- I'd worry about my ex, but she makes more if I'm alive - she'll wait another 2 years before making me a target.)

0-60 I've heard 3 sec. but haven't/wont try that myself. 60-0 the same. About 120 feet. Don't want to test that one either. Yes, I do ride on Aurora now. Office to home yesterday was 7 mins. But that was middle of the day (and I was a bit over the limit, but still a bit slower than the rest of the traffic- safely with the flow) Even so, I'll choose to take the long way most days, just because I like the ride.

I've learned that one of the reasons I like the bike so much is because it is truly the only time during my day when I'm not multitasking. No phone calls, no computer and conference calls. The other day, I was on a call, IM'ing with 4 separate coworkers carrying on 4 separate conversations on one computer, while working on multiple projects on the other computer all at the same time. And then my cell rang - I muted my line on the conference call and took the cell call from my vendor who was frantically trying to reach me. What the Fuck has become of us? Does anything get all your attention anymore? The kids do- but that is pretty few and far between. MyICE and I even struggle with it lately as she has been working really f'd up hours and then gets home and we both have work to do still. Ahhh, the modern couple.

Anyway, I should get going - she's out of town this weekend and I'm left to my own devices, which may be pretty entertaining. Not because I can't handle myself, but because I'm going out with some of our friends tonight to celebrate a birthday and I'm planning on having a good time. MyIce wrote down the number of the cab co for me, but Ross ate the paper as she handed it to me. I think he's gonna try to get me in trouble.

So if you get a call from me tonight, pick up... it'll be funny, or sad, but legendary none the less.

I'm Out. Gotta go buy some more Husky Beer.

Gin Hahn,

T