The Day I Became Official

I'm not quite sure how to describe being part of the M1 community!?! Let me try this way, I get on Daisy (my little yellow Honda Passport- 70cc), to cruise around town and am now part of an elite crowd. Big biker dudes will cruise past and lift a hand off the handle bar as if to say "welcome" even though the only commonality we share is that we're both wearing helmets and riding on two wheels! I shriek in my closed helmet and giggle by myself (though no one can see any emotion behind this fish tank of a globe- one that some would dare to call "vintage").

I took Main Street all the way to the DMV that scorching hot September day. Daisy is pretty much giving it her all around 40 MPH. After my clinicals at the hospital, I used my lunch break to go get my motorcycle license, and then race to class for lecture!

As I pulled up to the DMV, I saw the line of people snaking around the building, and was thankful that I had been told to go directly to window six for my test! I sat there anxiously waiting for my name to be called. I might have even picked at my nails a little... nerves! My name was called and the serpentine line stared as I jumped on Daisy, kick started her, and pulled around to get in line (sadly, her starter button isn't working). There was a guy ahead of me, waiting to take his M1 test too. Luckily I watched him wobble around a bit and even put his foot down a couple of times (a sure way to fail your test!!!) He passed in spite of the foot drop, and I knew the queen of the DMV would have mercy as she stood in the shade peering out from behind her clip board! I learned by watching that nice fella, that I could make their short course and tight circle easier in second gear than herky jerky first. I got on, rode the course and passed without ever touching the ground :) What had I been stressing about??? I was giddy all the way home!

PS. I love these boots, but they are soooo slippery on the bottom! Maybe not the best riding boots...

Here she is, Daisy, my little motorbike!!! If you see us around town, slow down and wave!

Happy trails!
♥
Nicky

Fall in Beautiful Markham, Ontario (Canada)

My family and I visited Canada last year for my cousin's wedding. We had such a lovely trip... landing in upstate New York, renting a car and driving to Canada. My brother, mom, and I all traveled together,  stopped at Niagra Falls, and headed on from there. The first night in Ontario we ate Indian food (my first time) and I fell in love! It was delicious :)  While staying in Markham, we visited this little town that was so ideal. Large brick houses were nestled around the quaint town that was made up of old buildings (shops) from around the late 1800's to early 1900's. The foliage was breathtaking!!!

                              Here's my Mama

Mimi and Baba, cruising down town!

Canadian money is so ornate compared to our US dollars. Here's my Mama and me at the rehearsal dinner! I couldn't wait to wear those silly socks!

dress- target

scarf- old navy

knee socks- anthropologie

shoes?

Happy fall and cool breezes to you!

Halloween's on it's way...

... and I can't wait. The past few years have been spent trick or treating, enjoying savory chili (slow cooked all day) and hanging out with friends. Costumes are mandatory!!! :) Do any of you have some good costumes lined up this year??? I'm going to be a cowgirl- Yeeehaw!

Good things that are YELLOW :) This is blog by color week, here at The Stitchy Life

Step up and get your potassium...

A perfectly shaped lemon, and my favo

rite... margarita

and my favorite... margarita

Mmmmmm.... M&M's

My little chicklets, reading in the breakfast nook- I melted!!!

Deep Purple-Red

One night while cooking dinner, I noticed that I was surrounded by beautiful things that were deep purple and red. I had to snap a couple of shots. I love the flavor of this California Red! I cracked up when I learned what Menage a Trios really meant!!! I thought it was just "a blend of 3 different grapes" to make this yummy wine... little did I know.

Eggplant

Plum Tree Leaves

Almost All You Need... almost

Salt and pepper shakers that were too cute to pass up!

These Boots Are Made for Walkin'...

Because who else do you think of when you're wearing your boots proudly. They make me feel beautiful, confident, and somewhat invincible when I slip my feet into them. Nancy Sinatra is a total babe, I love these shots of her!