I just got a present from my dad – a present I never imagined he would ever give me – a Kawasaki Fury motorcycle. No, it’s not that my dad doesn’t give me nice presents. He does. It’s just that, ever since I could remember, he always talked so negatively about the motorized bike. According to him, it was the most dangerous vehicle that any person could ever ride. I mean it has its perks but the risks outweigh all the possible benefits of the ride. Plus there’s the fact that a significant number of drivers in vehicular accidents involving motorcycles end up either severely and permantly injured or dead.

When I talked to him about the bike, I asked him why? There were so many other things that I wanted to buy for myself. I’m sure he knows I’d love any kind of electronic gadget and there are tons of them available on best buy. Why the motorcycle? He answered me with his relaxed tone. It’s something you could use to cut down on gas expenses. He’s still pretty worried about the risks though but I guess the fact that I’m less than ten minutes away from work made the decision a little easier. In return I promised never to use the bike in trips that would take me more than 15 minutes on the road. Hey, I too have my hesitations about riding. I’ve seen quite a few accidents myself to know how dangerous it really is and I’m not planning on getting into an accident any time soon.

Anyway, I’ve just tested it and I’ve gone and returned from school safely with my new toy. I’m still quite scared though but I’m hoping that fear remains. I don’t want to become too relaxed to worry about accidents regardless of how many times I ride.