I started the Motorcycle Rider Program this weekend. This is my 2nd time taking the class. I took it a few years ago, passed and got my motorcycle license but I’ve never felt confident with my riding skills. So since I might actually have money to fix my bike and start riding again this summer, I’m taking the class again.
Most people in this class have riding experience but aren’t licensed. I was very anxious the first time I took the class and probably the least experienced. Now I am not as anxious because I already have my license, I’m not worried about passing the test. I still don’t like 2 instructors scrutinizing my every move and all my classmates watching me.
I’ve got a cute little Rebel to ride during the class (theirs, not mine) because I’m one of the shortest. They supply helmets too and I wore a 3/4 helmet today with my riding glasses. I liked it for our slow around the parking lot riding but I don’t think I would like it for faster street riding. It does save me from the chipmunk cheeks I get with the full face helmet. I bet that looks real cute.
The class is led by 2 completely different guys. Guy 1 is a middle aged, geeky white guy. He’s pretty normal except he has this weird, closed mouth laugh that sounds like it should come from a horse muppet. Guy 2 has an awesome matte black skull helmet. He said he gets a lot of comments on his helmet because of his line of work. He’s a funeral director. I would so love to see his bike parked outside a funeral home.
When I got home I noticed I have two bracelets of suburn on my wrists from the space between my riding gloves and the sleeves of my shirt.
I sold out at work and applied to another position. I said I was going to leave and I’m still applying for outside jobs but a position that I wouldn’t mind having at work opened up and I applied. I’ve talked with my immediate supervisor about it and now have to wait to see if HR interviews me. The position is more clinical, I would have a different immediate supervisor and I would still get LCSW supervision. A lot of the stupidity that pisses me off in my current position would be eliminated. I’m not being offered any great alternatives right now so I guess I’m not losing anything by applying. Oh, except my soul. They still get to suck on that.