Home again, home again, jiggidy jig

Seriously. I am actually VERY glad that my next planned flights are in May.

Some impressions of Riverside:

- It is 26'c. It is also February. I am confused. I am walking around campus in the warm sun carrying a winter jacket around. I don't understand.

- holy car culture, Batman. What do you mean there isn't an extensive bus system, within the city or even intercity? That's fucking ridiculous! I shall go mad.

- Dry air!

- Weird plants!

- OMG mountains. I am confused again. What planet am I on?

- LAVENDER IN FEBRUARY.

I'm a bit too tired for a more in-depth report right now so this will have to do.

Hey, Californians, quick question

So the lack of public transit goodness down in SoCal is like really bothering me (I has words about that! mock if you like, but I stand by my words!), but I cannot drive, as I get panic attacks behind the wheel. But I may end up there anyway, and I'm trying to figure out what is a decent compromise.

So, I am considering motorbiking lessons. I've always liked the idea of being a motorcyclist, wanted to get a motorbike license before getting a car (except my mother vetoed this idea). I have no idea whether the panic attacks will follow me from behind a wheel to a motorized bike, but I'm willing to give it a shot.

Is this a bad idea? How much do people hate motorcycles there? Will I die?