It’s amazing where love finds you, often when you least expect it. There I stood thousands of miles away from home in the frigid air of Northern England. My breath visible in the night sky, and all bundled up in my warmest wear. I felt completely underdressed for the occasion, the moment I first laid eyes on Penny.

It happened not so long ago, but it seems like ages ago. It’s amazing how something good in your life makes it seem so much more full. The days seem to last longer but the weeks pass faster, I don’t think I’ll ever understand it. Penny came at a time when I didn’t exactly expect it. It’s not like I went out looking for her, but I had this notion that “if it happens it happens” sort of thing. But it DID happen and I fell great about it. After all, she is quite a catch.

Besides the superficial things like her movistar good looks, or her shapely frame, there is just the fact that she inspires me. She makes me feel like I can really go somewhere, and that she can take me places. I can’t help but imagine the adventures we can have together, come what may. And though I know I’ll have to sacrifice things for her, she just seems so much more important than anything I’d have to give up. I think I am really falling for her… especially the 82 miles per gallon part of her.

Yes, one of my dreams has finally been fulfilled: I own a scooter, her name is Penny! She is a Suzuki AY50 Movistar with all the heart and charm you could imagine. Now I’m not going to say that she is fast because that makes her sound like a trollop, but let me tell you, the ol’ girl can move! I purchased her the other night from a friend of a friend, it was just too good of a price to pass up. After all it’s always been my dream to have a scooter and I get it live it in England no less. And besides I already have someone who is going to buy her once I go back home so really she is my insurance that I’ll actually have a bit of money to restart life in the States.

Yes, nothing quite beats the sensation of whizzing about town with the freedom to go where I please, the thrill of driving on the wrong side of the road, or better yet, giving people lifts on the back. And so I ride, the wind on my face and a song in my heart. I made a tire burned heart on the pavement: Brandon + Penny 4 ever. (Actually I didn’t… but I should.)