Category: Kimi Goes Places - Life with Kimi

Conquered Fears

8/25/2024

Four years and 10 days ago marks the exact date when I crashed on my Kawasaki Z125. It's not as bad as it sounds, but I have never ridden through the Breezewood Lane roundabout on a bike. For a long time, even as a passenger, that place always made me feel uncomfortable. I felt pathetic, it's not like I lost a limp or broke my whole body but it was rough.

Well then, yesterday I conquered that fear. For the first time in four years, I rode through the Breezewood Lane roundabout - no sudden brakes, no panic... just ride!

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One day, I Woke Up. I wanted a Sportbike.

8/18/2024

Four years and three days ago marks the day I crashed in the Breezewood Lane roundabout on my Z125. It wasn't that bad, but I really didn't think I would ride again. At that time, I figured this wasn't for me. I'm too slow and stupid to figure out manual driving/riding, let alone being on two wheels.

As you can see, that's not how it really went.

It's been almost a month since I brought home my new 2024 Kawasaki Z500, and oh boy I am in love!

#TeamFrank Travels: Washington Island, WI

8/11/2024

I have a little bit of catching up to do with some of my posts. I used to back date them, but then I find it moot because who's going to see those, right? I've decided to continue posting our trips that I have previously not, just to share them to y'all! It was off season and about this time of year - so here's some things to keep in mind!

Today, let's look back at our trip to Washington Island, WI from September 2023

This was actually my first time to go to this side of the state, and see Door County with my own eyes. I've seen a lot of fun and interesting things about Door County, but have never really gone there myself. Our trip To Washington Island had us ride through this beautiful place to our true destination.

To get there, you will have to take the Washington Island Ferry Line from the tip of Door County. There are also cruises that you can check out online from other companies if you do not wish to stay there too long and want a day tour and come back afterwards. You can also bring your vehicle.

Of course, we brought the Harley - it's a road trip!

#TeamFrankTravels: Camping at High Cliff 2024

7/21/2023

There are some places that you just have to keep going back to. This time, we're back with more family!

Riding and Loving my Honda ADV150

6/25/2023

When I first got my motorcycle license, I was riding a Kawasaki Z125. It was a small, cute, mini version of a sports bike and it was fun to ride around. The only issue I've really had is my lack of confidence in shifting - the clutch work and the timing - is just really overwhelming for me. Needless to say, this resulted to the not-so-great crash of 2020.

I really didn't want to ride anymore. I was content being a passenger, but we thought why not give it another shot? I really didn't want to deal with the clutch work and panic once more - so in fall of 2021, I got a 2022 Honda ADV150.

Home At Last

7/28/2022

We are finally home!

I haven't updated in a bit and sadly a bit delayed uploading some videos but I am pretty very happy. Just a quick update, my 2-week vacation from work is about to end which is quite sad, but I think we've accomplished quite a bit in those two weeks. That being said - more updates to come!

To The Beach with Friends!

7/17/2021

I did it! I finally did it!!

While I was pretty well adjusted when I moved here in the US, there were still a some things that took quite some time for me to get comfortable with. One of that is driving - I didn't really like driving alone, especially going to far places that's outside of my safe zone. Well today I finally did it - I went to South Park Beach in Waupaca! As simple as it sounds, it was a big win.

I met up with a good friend from work, Elyse, and we had a great time under the sun!

Getaway Up North

9/26/2020

Sometimes city life can get really busy. I mean, I don't really go out especially with everything that's going on and with myself working from home but the city is the city. I don't live in a big city. Oshkosh is pretty much a medium sized city, no sky scrapers or crazy traffic (just every once in a while). There is one thing that is very much treasured by Wisconsinites. It's what they (we) call "Up North".

Up North is the place in the northern part of the state where people go to be with nature. Some people rent places to stay, some go hiking or camping, many go fishing, and many actually have their own land. Luckily for us, we have our own piece of nature to escape to. It's definitely one of my favorite places to go hike or simply just sit on the porch and take photographs.