Howdy to all of my fellow cruisers... :) I'm sad to say that Fall and Winter have set in in Tehachapi, California and it's been below freezing each morning when I leave for work. I'd like to say that I gear up and take on the cold, but those heated seats in my Suburban call my name. So, alas, the C50 sits in the garage, waiting for me...looking at me with those puppy eyes hahaha... I did get the WarmNSafe heated gear and it's amazing! I rode to a Blues Festival the other weekend and it was 32 when I got home (and misty--cold!) but I was just fine...even had my 1/2 helmet on with my hot pink Schampa skull bandana thing over my face...so I know that I can gear up and be warm...I just need to get up a little earlier to do it. Anyway--I did purchase that Ultimate Seat and it's awesome! I can ride all day long and be comfortable. If you are looking for a change from the stock seat to another, consider Ultimate. Looks slick, too. Anyway, for those of you who haven't met me (virtually or otherwise), my name is Kristin and I started riding in July of 2009. Past people in my life had always made me feel as if riding on my own was an unattainable goal (too hard, too challenging, only men can ride, blah, blah, blah!) and I bought it...until one day I realized that all of that was a bunch of hooey and I went out and got my license (go, M1!) and the same week bought my bike, a 2007 Suzuki C50. Since then I've put on over 5000 miles and counting :) I really love the motorcycle, the experience, and the freedom that comes with the package. I hope that I can encourage others to ride (women especially)... Well, I'd better get going. I have to take those extra minutes to gear up! Yes, it might be 30 outside, but I'm RIDING to work this morning! Have a great day, Kristin

Occupation:
Personal Trainer / Fitness

Company:
Kairos Fitness

College:
Chapman University/International Sports Sciences Association

High school:
Thousand Oaks High School, CA

Yahoo! username:
kpwww@ymail.com

Interests and hobbies:
Lifting weights, Diet and Nutrition, Gourmet Cooking, Art, Flying, and of course--Riding my new motorcycle :)

Best attribute:
I'm stubborn! (Is that a good attribute? haha) I laugh all the time...love to do anything and everything...I will try anything twice!

Worst attribute:
uhh...I'm stubborn! (hahaha best and worst attribute...) I'm outspoken...will tell you like it is (or how I see it). I have a hard time saying "I'm wrong"...but I'm working on that. ;) (Not that I'm wrong OFTEN hahaha jk--just ask my husband haha, RIGHT, Honey??!!)

Favorite bands and musicians:
Everything from Def Leppard to Harry Connick Junior...Nickelback to Diana Krall...FloRida to Katy Perry...Lyle Lovett to Asleep at the Wheel. It all depends on what I'm doing ;)

Favorite movies:
Amadeus, Spanglish, Zoolander (laugh at me all you want-that stuff is FUNNY!), The Gift...omg there are SO many.

Favorite TV shows:
I don't have time to watch tv much..but anything creative from Gourmet cooking to OC Choppers.

Favorite games, sports, and teams:
Hockey...hockey...hockey...did I mention hockey? I don't have time to follow the teams, but any game is a good game as long as there is ACTION! (And of course since I consider bodybuilding a sport, I LOVE that, too! Natural and non...!)

Favorite places:
Any place that's new...any place where people are having fun...I love everywhere from the backcountry of Yosemite to downtown San Francisco...Every place has it's qualities :)

Favorite artists:
Michael Parkes

Favorite stuff:
My motorcycle, of course! Quality tools for any job--be it cooking, artwork, working out, etc.

My Pet:
I have three beagles :) Life is a party--they look at life like I do!

Status:
Married

Religion:
Christian

Body type:
Athletic

Zodiac sign:
Cancer