Shawn wanted to ride his bike so I followed in the car and it was ... okay (apart from one road-ragey incident where a massive pick-up truck cut me off and proceeded to tailgate my husband, which made my heart skip a little.)
So here I am, waffling back and forth between hating the idea of Shawn on the motorcycle and being okay with the situation. Yes, watching him ride on the highway with nothing between him and the passing cars but a jacket made my head melt a little. But seeing how happy it made him (his eyes practically fucking twinkled when he took his helmet off) made me feel a bit guilty for wanting him to give it up. I am reserving the right to fret but have decided to make more of an effort to be less shrill about the motorcycle. So much so that I took the bike out for a spin.
What? Don't you ride your motorcycle in a sundress and ballet flats?Right, so I didn't actually ride the bike; I just sat on it. I'm not sure that I'll ever ride the bike, though I'm not ruling it out. This is progress. Just give me, oh, five years and maybe I'll be ready to put the helmet on.
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Vancouver bloggers: Tomorrow at 8pm, Kristin from better now and Kate from sweetsalty (two ladies who make my stomach churn with their awesomeness) are having a shindig at Steamworks (Gastown location.) I'm going to be there; come say hello and put me out of my socially awkward misery!
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In other bloggy news, Amanda could use some votes to win a kitchen update and Jane has some happy news!
You're adorable! I'm sure Shawn loves that pic :-) I'm proud of you for the way you've handled this whole situation. You have every right to be nervous and upset about it, but I'm also glad that you're trying to keep an open mind about it.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Love the post title. I heart Rufus. More than life itself.
I wish I was in Van tomorrow night for the shindig. And you make ballet flats and biking look good!
ReplyDeleteTotally looking forward to meeting you, finally!
ReplyDeleteDon't hate me but I love that picture of you!
ReplyDeleteCan't you come to DC at some point so we can all meet you? There are some pretty awesome bloggers here. :)
I say, take a picture of Shawn with that fucking twinkle in his eye. And every time you're about to fret, pull out that photo. And decide whether it's worth fretting *this* time or not.
ReplyDeleteIt's killing me that I can't make it down for the meetup. KILLING ME.
ReplyDeleteGive my love to those two, and I'll tell them to do the same to you.
I'll just be over here pouting.
first of all: i second marie! come here and meet US!
ReplyDeletesecondly: good for you. it sucks and you probably won't ever love that he rides, but you're making such a lovely effort and shawn must appreciate that :-)
Oh I wish I was in Vancouver!! Have fun =)
ReplyDeleteWhen do I get to eat bacon with you?
ReplyDeleteI agree with Stevie, Shawn better love that photo! And the bike looks cool too!
ReplyDeleteVery exciting - I wish I was somewhere where bloggers met up. *smile* Good luck! (ps - you look like the perfect mix of kick ass and bubblegum on that bike)
ReplyDeletePicture = adorable!
ReplyDeleteThe husband wants a motorcycle too, and I have to say, I share your feeling of anxiety. But then again, considering the number of dangerous activities he partakes in, I guess it's just one more to add to the list.