Blog 2/15/2026

 Yeah, even with my tolerance, eating the hot sauce is not great for the stomach(Or the other nether regions).

I can casually consume 2+ million SHU's without problems, it's the digestion part that causes issues. I already have a history with gut issues and despite my rigorous training to improve the GI tract, it seems that its still quite damaging. Not to the point of taking dicyclomine again, but enough to not use it so haphazardly because I want to eat something spicy. In hindsight(no pun intended), I think the coffee probably did more damage than the hot sauce did. The combination of the two definitely is reactive to say that least.

Despite going on multiple tirades regarding many aspects of issues in the modern world, the ongoing experience of my existence hasn't shifted all that much. Another case of attempting to sow seeds that never sprout. Unfortunate as it is, it's the way life is in most cases. Decided to move on to greener pastures.

I've opted to further tie up loose ends on my daily rituals as to maintain a sense of equilibrium in the everchanging landscape we call home. Both economically, ecologically, financially, politically, it seems things are spinning out of control. As such, it's been better to disconnect as necessary to sanitize the conditions that affect me.

Simplifying the basics to the things that I enjoy down to a ground level. Lots of classical music currently. Need to burn a mozart CD next and download those albums that I recently bought that are still wrapped. Along with that is my bikes which are always an ongoing improvement process.

It's been a few weeks since I installed the QTT on the Ninja and it's a great upgrade over the stock. Much more responsive on less wrist movement, less strain, less stress on longer rides. I am looking to install the Hindle Aftermarket Exhaust here soon and get the ECU flashing done which should cause a massive difference in how the bike rides. From my own research, I'm looking at almost a 4 hp gain over stock, which is roughly 10% more horsepower on paper. In actuality, I'd be gaining a much smoother powerband, cleaner top end and snappy throttle response. The velocity stacks and stage 2 filter will likely come later. Divvying up spending both 2 bikes gets expensive very quickly, but alas, it's the reason I end up working in the first place so it is what it is.

I've yet to really put much into my Reverend Sensei electric guitar despite impulse buying it. It's a phenomenal axe and I love looking at it. Just haven't had motivation to really play it since I'm not in a band currently. Its a fairly bad habit to just stop hobbies based on reasons, rather than for the craft, but what can ya do. My drive is always motivated by the underlying function and value provided so whatever is at the center of my attention gets my entire being. That being my 2 bikes as of now.

I'll likely come back to that guitar once I find a reason. Until then, it's another beautiful artifact that's displayed in my room waiting for the time.

For now, improving my skills on a motorcycle and challenging the mountain is where I'm going. There's so many routes for me to attempt this year once spring is here. I used to be rather impartial to Georgia weather, but after getting into motorcycling, it's an ideal location for this passion. Only a few more weeks I think before we get some solid good weather out here. It'll be nice to finally start doing some actual motovlogs instead of shooting the shit in my local spots. There's a limit to what you can talk about if you're in the same location all the time. I think I need to see some new scenery so I can verbalize my thoughts a little more.

With that in mind, I think I might record something small tomorrow or the day after. Mt Olivet loop, it's about 15 miles away so not too far. Very beginner route which will be nice to clear my mind and vlog.