I am having an absolutely amazing week. Tuesday I found my first piece of gold jewelry while treasure hunting. We went to one of the local high schools and detected under the bleachers. It is a pretty little peridot ring with a tiny diamond accent. The peridot is heart shaped and a perfect fit for my right hand ring finger. Although gold isn't usually my style, I have been wearing it because it reminds me of how lucky I am.



I started my jewelry and metalworking class on Thursday and absolutely loved it. I rode my motorcycle there which is quite an accomplishment for me. The class is downtown and I was in traffic, by myself, for the first time. I did well and didn't have any problems with my bike (Hildegard is her name, just in case you were wondering). I was very nervous at first but started to relax as I made my way downtown. After my class, which I loved (did I mention that yet?) Eddie met me at the school and we went to lunch, both on our motorcycles. We ate at my absolutely favorite place to eat and I was happy.

Friday afternoon Eddie got a long lunch and when I woke up at 10:30 he was already home. I had some errands I wanted to run so we took Hildegard and Bruno (his motorcycle) out again. I got new sunglasses at Target because the ones I grabbed at the dollar store weren't doing the job. After that we went to the motorcycle place and I finally got a proper motorcycle jacket. Because I live on base, I always have to wear a helmet, boots, gloves and a bright long sleeved shirt. I would do all of these things anyway and felt very uncomfortable just wearing my hoodie. If I were to take a spill it would certainly not protect my arms or chest.

Generally I am not a bright color kind of person but I feel different when it comes to motorcycle gear.

This is my helmet.


This is my new Jacket

The white designs on the sides have a silver glitter running through them.

As far as the boots, I wear a pair of my old Doc's. They are the only pair of boots that I have right now that don't go past my calves.


So I zoom, or should I say putter, down the street a bright, glittery, tacky mess and I love it. My next acquisition is better boots. These are already starting to wear out.

After Eddie was done work we went back out. In total, we did more than 60 miles yesterday and I finally got on the highway. My motorcycle is only a 450, two cylinder so it doesn't really have a lot of power or speed (which is fine with me!) It was up around 5000 rpms in 6th gear at 55 mph. I also had my first bug/helmet collisions-gross and apparently took a rock to the head because it chipped the paint on top of my helmet. It was so beautiful out yesterday and I was so relaxed and comfortable riding around.

Today we are heading over to our friend's house on our bikes with metal detecting gear in hand. It should shape up to be a fine day.

While riding yesterday, I looked at the mountains, belly full of Pei-Wei and thought to myself, I am really, really happy.