So after the Pacific Ocean (and all the National Parks plus Colorado along the southern part of our route), Sara and I decided we were sick of the midlands and wanted to be by the water again. Three days and about that many thousands of miles later, I’m writing from Savannah—in Georgia—on the East (aka the right) Coast. We struck through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Alabama in a matter of days on the Interstates.
Since leaving California I’ve had the distinctly uncomfortable perception that I’m in the “deep South.” Georgia is no different, though Savannah is the current residence of a friend of Sara’s so I don’t mind staying for a while. Soon, however, we’ll head northwards and work our way up the coast. We’ve extended the dates of our trip ’til the seventh of November so the time crunch which bore upon us heavily back in Colorado no longer feels very near.
I am missing home more and more these days—by home I mean more the feeling of a routine, an available social life, and time to work on personal projects than I mean the apartment I can hardly afford in New York City; physical location is not much of a concern anymore—and I am anxious to leave the seat of the car whenever I can. As big and grand and wonderful as this trip has been, it’s beginning to feel as if I’ve put my whole life in some sort of suspended animation and I’d like, now, to reanimate it. It, and all of its momentum I had been building for it last year.
Interesting, but some big chunk of my life is suspended too with you. Thanks for the update. Aba
Nick
20 Oct 05 at 6:09 AM
I know exactly what you mean!
Chris O'Byrne
20 Oct 05 at 9:09 PM
I see you’ve extended your trip! Enjoy your freedom while you can. Soon enough you will be back to the daily grind and part of you will still wish to be on the road.
*Blessings*
Amberflame
23 Oct 05 at 11:42 AM
I’ve been strugling with the thought of emailing you lately. I have so many things I want to tell you, want your opinion on or simply want to talk about with you. I am torn though, because I know you have been away so long and have a million things you will need to catch up on when you get home. I don’t want to get lost in that shuffle I geuss, and I think that is holding me from writing. I know you would never do that on purpose. Oh well. I will think it over some more. I love you hun, and I hope the end of your trip is going well. I cannot wait until you are home and I can talk with you. *hugs*
Liz
28 Oct 05 at 3:55 PM