The Vespa: Scooter Riding 101

Every boy reaches a time in his life where he finds that special someone. When he sees her, his hear flutters, a smile comes, and he knows she is the one. On the flip side though, she can also cause much trouble, like all girls can.

This story is about my love Bell. Bell is a brand new 2007 Vespa 150 LX. She is named after and Ice Cream from down south (Blue Bell), and she has won my heart. I try to take her everywhere and we are very close when we go riding. Anyway, this post is being Co-Authored by Bell and I so we can share our stories with you.

First off Bell is very tight with money. She will only buy a gallon and and a half of gas for herself at a time, but she will make that stretch to 120 miles. I am learning that even though Bell seems to cost a lot per month she helps me to save even more.

Bell prefers her boys to be humble. I like to show off what a great girl I ride around with my waving and honking to friends as I drive off. As I did this leaving Justin and Emily's house, Bell almost shoved me into the ground as she made me lose my balance. What a nerd I am :) Bell forgave though

Bell has also taught me a lot about appearance. We were riding home the other night from Justin's house, I had some kids hanging out of their parents SUV. First off kids buckle up and keep your hand, arms, legs, and upper body inside the vehicle at all times. Anyway...They are talking to us, well actually me, and not Bell, and say Hey! Scooter! and repeat. Why are they calling me Scooter. It just helped me to see that one is judged not for who they are, but for what they look like and who they Roll with.

Always listen to the girl on directions. That same night I didn't plan ahead on where to go. Bell was very nervous. We went though the Ghetto West side of the freeway in Salt Lake. I was thinking if I was in a car this would be no problem, roll up the windows lock the doors and all would be ok. Not this time. Instead all I could do was zip up my backpack, tighten my helmet, and pray.