Road trippin' and no time to sober up.
Friday December 8th, 18:30: The journey begins. As I was scattered with all the good byes and too many last drinks, I never did actually get everything packed. Literally throwing the last of my belongings in boxes, watching my friends walk away carrying garbage bags, and boxes of my life; the emotions were under control and I was feeling good about being on the road. Dropping off Gambit was one of the hardest I've ever done, but I know he's in good hands, and there's comforts in that thought.
So we are off to a rough start, as is the norm when Dee and myself travel. We got lost in Surrey of all places. I mean why are all the cars turning left? Well I'm going right... well 2 hours later we are back at the same damn intersection. Laughing at ourselves was really the only thing we can do. Big drink of the magic water that will keep us awake for the next 4 days, light a smoke, turn up the music, and we are now on the transcanada highway heading for the mountains. Ok so I must offer some sort of introduction to my relationship to Danielle aka Dee, aka Dani, aka my beautiful partner in crime. When we're in each others company nothing can stop us, and believe me everything in life tries. Like rolled over transports in the rockies at Revelstoke, the crazy mountain goats we played with on the highway
, and the gas stations in the prairies not being open past 10. Yes again we ran out of gas on the road.
At least this time we weren't 5000 feet up in the mountains in Oregon. We drove straight through 4 days with 15 hours of sleep, a beer in every province, some cramped sleeping in the front of the truck, some good buds to relieve the stress, way too much laughter, my body still hurts from it all. I might have forgot to mention that Dee doesn't drive.
Finally we pulled into Hearst to visit my great aunt. Saying a final farewell to her since she's not doing so well, I let the tears fall calmly. I needed to face these emotions at some point, I was just not prepared for it. A few hours to home, and I can feel the energy flowing, carrying me that last leg of the trip to some home cooked meals, a bed, and my loving family. Time is treating them all well, they haven't changed and I love them more then words can express. The party begins, the conversation doesn't end, and the bellies are stuffed with food made with so much love you can taste it, I'm finally home. The visit is short, I still have another 9 hours to Hamilton to drop off Dee, but not before we close a bar in Timmins. Of course it's the G.V. and did we ever close it with style. Now with the worst hang over we leave to drive south. We need to get there for another night of partying with Dee's friends and family. Rolling into Hamilton we head straight to the bar for Motown night. Absynth the old Hudson, I haven't been here for years, but the Jager flows, the beer tastes great and the rum and cokes leave me in dancing mode. I need some sleep... Not tonight though, from a house party to my temp home here, were all drunk and living it up. Smoke a joint, crack the crown royal, now it's on. Really on. Waking up with another bad hang over was only comforted by the lazy day ahead of me. Heads a blur, last night was wild, and I behaved like never before. Dee I didn't hit on your baby sister, and didn't knock out your friend Mark when he shoved me out. I should win an award for that!
Now the journey has really begun, and there's no stopping it. Not that I would for anything in the world right now. Lovin' the feeling right now.
Until the next daze.
peace,
-k
So we are off to a rough start, as is the norm when Dee and myself travel. We got lost in Surrey of all places. I mean why are all the cars turning left? Well I'm going right... well 2 hours later we are back at the same damn intersection. Laughing at ourselves was really the only thing we can do. Big drink of the magic water that will keep us awake for the next 4 days, light a smoke, turn up the music, and we are now on the transcanada highway heading for the mountains. Ok so I must offer some sort of introduction to my relationship to Danielle aka Dee, aka Dani, aka my beautiful partner in crime. When we're in each others company nothing can stop us, and believe me everything in life tries. Like rolled over transports in the rockies at Revelstoke, the crazy mountain goats we played with on the highway
, and the gas stations in the prairies not being open past 10. Yes again we ran out of gas on the road. At least this time we weren't 5000 feet up in the mountains in Oregon. We drove straight through 4 days with 15 hours of sleep, a beer in every province, some cramped sleeping in the front of the truck, some good buds to relieve the stress, way too much laughter, my body still hurts from it all. I might have forgot to mention that Dee doesn't drive. Finally we pulled into Hearst to visit my great aunt. Saying a final farewell to her since she's not doing so well, I let the tears fall calmly. I needed to face these emotions at some point, I was just not prepared for it. A few hours to home, and I can feel the energy flowing, carrying me that last leg of the trip to some home cooked meals, a bed, and my loving family. Time is treating them all well, they haven't changed and I love them more then words can express. The party begins, the conversation doesn't end, and the bellies are stuffed with food made with so much love you can taste it, I'm finally home. The visit is short, I still have another 9 hours to Hamilton to drop off Dee, but not before we close a bar in Timmins. Of course it's the G.V. and did we ever close it with style. Now with the worst hang over we leave to drive south. We need to get there for another night of partying with Dee's friends and family. Rolling into Hamilton we head straight to the bar for Motown night. Absynth the old Hudson, I haven't been here for years, but the Jager flows, the beer tastes great and the rum and cokes leave me in dancing mode. I need some sleep... Not tonight though, from a house party to my temp home here, were all drunk and living it up. Smoke a joint, crack the crown royal, now it's on. Really on. Waking up with another bad hang over was only comforted by the lazy day ahead of me. Heads a blur, last night was wild, and I behaved like never before. Dee I didn't hit on your baby sister, and didn't knock out your friend Mark when he shoved me out. I should win an award for that! Now the journey has really begun, and there's no stopping it. Not that I would for anything in the world right now. Lovin' the feeling right now.
Until the next daze.
peace,
-k
posted by notion at 1:31 AM
3 Comments:
nothing is in your way when you risk it all. . . ahh... so love/hate the feeling of your spirit around me, in me. i miss you. gnor oiy lay. so so so so so so so so so look forward to the day. . . you're shrivelled like a cimmanon stick, looking like jesus. I'll have a meal ready for you, shaving cream and razor and arms wide open! jump jump jump!!!live live live!!! free. . . xo. xo.xxx.xoxxooxx.
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace within your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
-Max Ehrman
dammit i miss you two. that post made me grin and frown at the same time. a rather odd facial expression, if i do say so myself.
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