I woke up in the middle of the night to thunder and lightning......outside. (Sorry kids, but my mind did go there, surprise) I had a hard time getting back to sleep so didn't jump out of bed this morning. No surprise on that either.
I decided to take it easy in getting on the road since I still haven't decided which direction to go. Do I stay north for a bit and head south, get on the interstates and start re-entry to the real world, or keep on driving and exend the trip? I can't decide, so am putting it off.
I was thinking this morning how I have experienced all of the weather conditions on the trip. Sunshine, snow, sleet, rain, ice, cold, warmth (in the car with the heater). I have seen waterfalls, icecycles, sprouts coming up, flowers in bloom, dried up fields and freshly plowed fields, snow covered mountains and colorful rock formations. I have enjoyed each sight and each condition.
It has felt so good to just take in the experience and not worry about it's personal impact. I did not have to be anywhere at a certain time, so the snow on the road did not worry me. I could take a detour and enjoy a garden of blooms. I could stop and get something to eat or drink and watch the raindrops fall outside. It was good to not have to rush, slow down, or stop unless it was my choice. Ah....this is the life.
No wonder I am still deciding on when enough is enough. I am waiting for the rain to stop this morning and to get enough coffee in me this morning so I can pack, and then decide my next move.
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Regina Honey, you can't stop this journey now. You're on a roll! You've started somethning real big here. Besides, it'll kill me. Everyday I look forward to your brilliant posts. They give me a vicarious thrill. I love them. Give me one good reason to head home at this point. It will still be there next week won't it? You answer to no one but yourself (and the big Guy-and I'll bet He's reading your posts too.) Go have a couple beers and some food. You can't make this desision on an empty stomach and without a buzz. Listen to your heart, not your brain. Love you, Edi
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