The Human Heart

I love the human heart. I love the paths it takes you on. I love how my mind is telling me no, but my body!! My body is tellin me—ok so anyways. I met a truly awesome soul today. His name is Tae K and he’s a 26 year old college student. He had this dream of backpacking through the USA on a scooter just like mine, a 50cc Honda Ruckus. Here’s the caveat; in most states (if not all), a 50cc engine canNOT ride on the freeway. He told his parents back home in Korea that he will be going to Canada for school. Think again…

He started his journey in St. Louis, Missouri. He bought a ruckus at a local dealership and thus began his journey. Months later, he shows up to my doorstep in San Diego, CA. Amazing guy. I offered him and my friends a taste of the Philippines (no romo) and served them lumpia and pancit. Tae LOVES beer but I had no beer except for that Nasty Ice (Natural Ice). We ate and we talked about his journey and where he plans on going.

8600+ miles from the starting point, we’re departing my house on our way to Temecula. My ruckus is down for the count so I offered to escort him and the riders to Temecula through the mountains and Pala reservation. Almost 2 hours, 1 avoided spill, 1 dirt road, and many miles later, we reached Pechanga Casino in the heart of Temecula. We parted ways from there as he headed north through Corona and east into Anaheim to stay at a fellow member’s house, ridding him of hotel costs.

I was so moved to see and meet this guy. This is a once in a lifetime experience (not really but WHO WOULD WANT TO DO THIS AGAIN?). He followed his dream and is well within reach of his goal city of San Francisco. His visa expires in the end of February so he has a lot of time. I just want to dedicate this blog entry to anyone who follows their heart.

–dedicated to the LEGENDARY Wan and Tae K–