My days since classes ended have remained just about as (if not more) busy. Every summer this comes as a surprise to me. I still haven’t turned in some remaining work and though it makes me feel uneasy, I am not making any apologies for it. I have an acute case of burnout. Or at least gum-up. Burnout implies that I have been shining so brightly that I wore myself out. But a gummed-up carburetor happens from lack of use and crappy fuel. It’s a gradual process and can cause a lean condition in the engine, which makes the engine run really hot. Hot enough to eat itself, if you’re not careful. Sounds pretty familiar.
I didn’t plan it this way exactly, but I would be lying if I told you that rebuilding these carburetors, replacing this ignition coil, and rebuilding this brake were not symbolic acts.
Filed under: End Times, Personal Minutiae | Tags: CM400A, motorcycle, graduation
This is it. I have Prince’s motorcycle, minus the weirdo batman fairing and Prince symbol…and Prince.
You know what? Maybe this is a better picture:
Happy Graduation to me, even though I skipped the ceremony and have not technically turned in all of the work required to graduate yet! Hey, when these things pop up you have to jump on them. Don’t worry. I’ve taken it away from myself until my work is done. More on this awesome development later.
