In the winter of 2022, I was in a tough spot.  I worked as an Emergency medical technician for near minimum wage.  Every week I worked the nights so I would have time during the day to work on Fluid Engine iOS, my game project.  The rest of the time I spent sleeping.

At midnight, I rode a skateboard through the streets of santa ana to the station.  I really needed a car.  Every time I saw a motorcycle on the interstate 5 freeway, I thought,

     if only I had a motorcycle.  Then I would be able to commute and be free.

So I signed up for a motorcycle course in February 2023, and got my license.

I learned on a BMW 310R, a small bike but so nimble and ergonomic.  I thought it was so cool, and really wanted one.  So at the dealership I saw a black BMW 310GS. GS stands for Gelände–Straße which means Land and Street.  I will never forget the sound it made on my way out.

When it was time for me to quit my job and move home, I planned to ride to the bay area in one day from orange county.  I enjoyed riding the 310gs everywhere.