so today I took off work to go get my insurance and tag.  all was well, drove downtown, no fear, no bad traffic, even stopped and filled up the gas tank and had no problems.

did the insurance over the phone - check

went to the square, parked in front of a friends restaurant, had a nice lunch, went to courthouse and got my tag  - check

had to make a tight u-type turn out of the parking space to go on the one way street when leaving.  must have given it too much gas, and POW the back side slung around and I jump in mid air as it fell under me.  I guess the keys on my key ring hit my airborne leg and stabbed me.  I didn't hit the ground, caught myself and wasn't under the bike (it weighs 220lbs), but I did yell SHIT!!!  I had on jeans thank goodness and there was no traffic!!  Some folks yelled at me to see if I was ok, and I was, just my pride was hurt.  So I picked up the bike, hopped on, started it, and off I went.

Luckily it only has a really small scratch on the bottom where a passenger foot would go.  As far as me, I have a nice knot and will have a nasty bruise where the key stabbed my shin.  Could have been worse...

Gotta practice those turns and be really careful. 

Other than that situation - I love my new Buddy!! 

it was a long but fun day today.  the drive up took us about 10 hours, including an hour stop for lunch and multiple rest stop areas.  our plan was to stop at every one, just because.  ha   we missed two because the closer we got to our destination, we just wanted to get here.  plus my truck doesn't have cruise control and i have to shift gears then hold my foot on the pedal, and my leg and butt were starting to cramp!

but - we had a blast - it was a safe and fun trip

seeing aunt linda and uncle tom is always a treat.  i showed them videos of katie singing last week and they loved it!  aunt linda cooked a great meal, then we all got in the hot tub for like an hour.  i am all pruney

i am also pooped, so i am going to bed after bidding goodnight to them all while they talk and catch up

tomorrow is MY DAY    we are going into downtown Chicago in the morning, having lunch with tj, then going to get my new scooter!  i can't wait!!!

what a busy week!

i had a HUGE project at work, to create/update over 70 charts with data from at least 20 people, in ONE day.  And yes, I did it!

then today took off and drove baby sister to the airport in ATL.  it sure was good to see her, to hear her sing, and to hang out with her on Sat and today.  i sure do love my baby sister... and mom and i won $14 dollars off a scratch lotto!

tomorrow is work, then teaching, then thurs is work, then performing at the art stroll, then friday is CHICAGO!  i can't wait.  mom and i are driving up, hanging out with my aunt and uncle, then on sat going into the city to pick up my new scooter!  i am so stoked.  then we drive home on monday, and if you are lucky, you'll see me scootin around downtown on evenings and weekends.

well, it has been a long day - off to bed for me to start scoot dreaming