Motorcycle

A few months ago, my parents bought a Harley Davidson motorcycle at an auction. It's been sitting in a garage all that time, and today my father brought it out and took me along for a ride. I had never ridden a motorcycle before, so it was an interesting experience.

Initially, it was pretty terrifying moving at 50 miles per hour so close to the road and surroundings, that is, without the walls of a car. The only part of the ride that required my attention was turns; all occupants must be careful to lean appropriately when the motorcycle makes a significant turn. After that, my mental state was calm, but my legs continued to shake nervously. (Compare Ferris wheel rides, during which I freeze in panic for the height.) Overall, it was a fun thing, and I hope to do it again.

Me, examining the vehicle after the ride

The 2015-16 Academic Year Begins

Tomorrow, classes begin again at my high school. My schedule is more intense than ever, with three AP classes. AP English has effectively already started: an assignment (essay plus presentation) has to be ready on the first day; without that, entrance to the course is denied. I finished it today after hearing about it yesterday, so I have somehow managed to start getting stressed about due dates before school even starts. Hooray?

The college class (introduction to physical anthropology) I'm taking this semester is a compressed eight-week course, and begins later in October. Things are going to get really busy when that starts. Excitement there has already been had as the textbook for the course changed after I ordered it.