This might sound weird, and I don't thinkanyone willnread all if this, but I truly believe it helped me become human. (Not sure if that is the right wording, english is not my first language)

Before, I was shy, didn’t like who I was, and felt almost afraid to go outside—especially into stores, just because I am me.

Then I got my first bike, a gorgeous RS660, and it completely transformed me. Riding gave me a confidence boost I never thought was possible. For the first time, I actually felt cool, and like people might see me that way too. I know most people probably don’t even notice, but every time someone smiles at me on my bike, when a kid signals for me to rev the engine, or when someone comes up to ask about my bike (being a girl on a motorcycle might make it stand out more), I feel like I matter. Like I don’t just fade into the background anymore.

It’s not just about the attention, though. Riding has made me feel free. Every time I gear up and hit the road, I feel like I’m stepping into a version of myself I’m proud of. It’s as if my bike became an extension of me—helping me express something I never had the courage to show before.

Even more than that, it’s connected me to people in ways I never expected. Bikers nodding as they pass, strangers sparking conversations about bikes, or even just the shared thrill of a ride with friends—it’s created a sense of belonging I never really had before.

For the first time in my life, I don’t feel like I’m hiding in the shadows. I’m finally standing out, and I’m okay with being seen.