I experienced a new "freeing" sensation today. Though, I am ashamed to admit that this wonderful feeling came as a result of opting NOT to wear a helmet while riding on a motor powered vehicle.
I know, accidents happen ALL the time and as a grown adult I have the common sense to know that a helmet is an absolute must. Especially after attending a "seatbelt" awareness class a few years back which consisted of scaring the group into saftey first ALWAYS by sharing gruesome videos/pictures of accidents etc. I believe the tapes were called "Red Asphault." Need i say more?
Anywho, the sun was out... the city was clear, big puffy white clouds everywhere, the mountains standing so bold and beautiful towering over Salt Lake City. Just me and my love, two sets of sunglasses, and NO helmet.
I imagine riding a motorcycle/scooter is as close as a human being would get to experiencing flight. Riding as the passenger, I would periodically close my eyes and just feel. My hair blowing in the wind, sunshine on my legs, and the low revving sound of the little engine as we scooted around town.
During previous scooter adventures, I always sported a helmet. Big and bulky, silver like the scooter. Sure, it serves a VERY important purpose, and im not saying i will be helmetless all of the time, but i just can't get over the wonders of riding without it.
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