Yesterday I did one of the coolest things I’ve ever done…I recorded a radio commercial! Starting this weekend my voice will be going out over the local airwaves. This is definitely not anything I ever thought I’d be doing, but it was such a blast. At the risk of seeming totally narcicistic, I’ve posted a link to a clip of the ad. Any info detailing what, when, where has been deleted (thanks Tim), so basically you’re getting the first 10 seconds. If you want to check it out, click here.

This weekend I went to Motorcycle school to learn how to drive a motorcycle, a gift Otis had given me after our engagement. Aside from dropping the bike on my leg and scaring the crap out of me the first day, everything went well. I considered quitting after the accident, but I knew I couldn’t let myself be defeated. How much of a girl would I be then? I also knew I wouldn’t be able to handle the disappointment on Otis’s face if I quit. He was so excited about me learning how to ride.

I’m glad I sucked it up and stuck it out because I ended up getting the best score in the class! Plus, I’ve already got my obligatory fall out of the way.

During our celebratory lunch Otis got very serious and admitted he’d been lying to me for quite some time and he wanted to come clean. That’s when he handed me the paperwork for this:

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We had been talking about me getting a bike in a couple of years, and all along he’s had this thing since February. Sneaky little bastard. I’m not sure how comfortable I feel marrying someone who lies like that

I am SO excited and can’t wait to start riding it. It will be a bit before I’m brave enough to venture out into traffic. And yes, I will be careful, I’m not stupid and I understand the gravity of what I’m going to be doing here. And please, don’t tell me your horror stories about someone you know that wrecked on a bike. I know the risks and plan to be as safe as possible.

Otis and I picked up my bike from the shop on Saturday. They declared it ready to ride after some standard maintenance, so we took it up to the NI parking lot (after a brief and terrifying stint at the church parking lot) for me to get some practice.

I rode Saturday and Sunday for a total of about 30 minutes, and I must say I’m addicted. I am itching to ride again today and venture out onto the road, but seeing as how I’ve yet to get my license I don’t think that’s going to happen. Sadness. I am going bright and early tomorrow morning to take my test and get my license. Wish me luck!

I know it's early, but how awesome are these?