September 18, 2006

  • Today was a day of firsts.

    It was the first time that I did a motorcycle tune-up. I changed the spark plugs and spark plug wires.

    It was the first time that I changed the oil and oil filter on my bike.

    Today was also that first time that I layed down my bike. Basically, I scrubbed. I leaned into a turn, my left peg got caught and my tired slid out. I didn't hit anything, but I did get a little scratched up. That's what I get for wearing shorts and a cut-off and no helmet. The important thing however, is that I'm not scared to get back on. In fact, I got right back on and rode back home. So I fell on my motorcycle. This probably won't be the first time. It's funny, I was more worried about my bike than if I was hurt. I remember when I was involved in a car accident and the first thing my mom asked is, "How is the car?" It's somewhat similar.

    When we fall or falter, at anything, we haven't lost until we give up. Keep that in mind, and one can accomplish anything.

    For example, on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the family that received a home makeover was a family by the name of Llanes. They are a Filipino family, according to what Michael mentioned at the end of the episode of wanting to remind their lola of the Philippines, and their bio on the website. You can check it out at http://abc.go.com/primetime/xtremehome/bios/328.html. Their last name and their accents also pointed towards that direction as well. The grandmother, father, and two daughters are legally blind. Their only son is deaf. The mother is the only one with all five senses. Yet they function like any everyday family. They can't let their disabilities stop them from doing what they can. Of course, I'm particularly sensitive to the episode because I do think that they are Filipino. While I wanted to be the first Filipino family on the show, I know my story does not compare to those. The crew kept on pronouncing the family name as "lee-yan-es." I'm not sure if that's correct, but since the family didn't correct them, I commend the crew for the good work that they do each season. Kudos once again to ABC and the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition crew. I can't fault you for not choosing me yet.