"We're normal women! Just get on a fucking bike!"

[rogueslayer452]

Discard the post I made earlier, I was in a mood and kind of bitchy. Long story short: people can be such assholes online, but I'm over it.

But exciting (to me anyway) news, TRICIA AND KATEE REPLIED TO MY COMMENT I WROTE TO THEM ON THEIR LIVE U-STREAM TONIGHT!!

It starts around 40:00min where Tricia reads my comment, which I wrote: "I've always wanted to ride motorcycles but some peopled laughed at me because I'm tiny and girlie and that they're too 'rough' for me. You two are truly role models, love you!" (I had to write it out twice, the chat board goes by so fast so that's why they have trouble reading all the comments), and this spawned them in giving a very nice speech about women being able to do whatever they wanted that makes them happy despite all the stereotypes. Which is what makes me love them even more. ♥

And what I wrote is absolutely true, I wasn't just writing it out so they could comment on it. For the longest time I've always had been interested in wanting to ride motorcycles but kind of got some flack from others who scoffed at me for thinking I could. I mean not maliciously, but rather as a side-comment like "yeah sure you could" kind of way. I know that women ride motorcycles, but because I'm small and tiny and definitely very girlie I got the impression that I would be laughed at. I don't know much about bikes in general but I would love to learn, I would love to test it out and see if it's something I would like doing or not, you know?

So thank you Tricia and Katee, you are true role models and inspirations and I love you even more than I have before. ♥ ♥ ♥

Comments

[onlyechoes.livejournal.com]

Omg I love that they responded to you. So happy for you, that's brilliant. ♥ Watching it later today.

And don't let the stereotypes stop you from trying things. I know you agree with that but it's definitely hard when other people don't believe in you and you don't know where to start. But you can do it, girl.

OT but I actually saw a dream last night where I rented a motorbike but then I kept crashing with it. THIS WOULD ALSO HAPPEN TO ME IN REALITY.

I wish I could join the chat too but apparently it's around 6:30AM my time.

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

It's probably the closest I'll ever get to talking with them one-on-one. Which is why I kinda love these live-streaming chats since it gives you a chance to communicate with people like these lovely ladies on an entirely different level! :D They are so awesome at replying to whatever they can. So when Tricia started reading mine I was all OMGOMGOMG SHE IS READING MY COMMENT THAT IS SO AWESOME! And their response was amazing too.

It's definitely hard when stereotypes and generalizations happen and I know I have certain anxieties so getting out and going against the mold is kind of difficult, but I definitely think Tricia and Katee and other women who are breaking such stereotypes are such good role models. I mean, looking at these videos I have fallen in love with what they're advocating and promoting and that these actresses in such a pretentious business are just so normal like us. It's not just for the cause they're doing for the awareness of the environment but also a great message they're presenting for women everwhere.

AND YES I AM GUSHING I CANNOT HELP IT I ADORE THEM. ♥ ♥ ♥

Totally am gonna try out these things though, bb. ;) And not just testing out motorcycles, I'm going to be learning to snowboard sometime soon (we have to set a date, already bought the proper gear so, yay). \O/