I am attracted to New Mexico. While Santa Fe is a bit too touristy..I have lived in other areas where there is tourist season..and then a lull to refuel..make new work..meet your neighbors. We drive through and I keep this in mind. When I drive long distances ( I am use to driving alone to art fairs all over the country to sell my wares) ..I noticed that once on the road my thoughts would soon turn to all kinds of creative endeavors..titles for chapters of books I'd like to finish.. finding that bridge for a song I started last trip, design elements on a water tower in Texas. I'd have a notebook on the seat next to me to jot things down. Now with the I phone I can record a voice message reminder and If I pull over..take a picture of something that grabs my attention. It was as if when my attention was occupied by driving , another side of my brain was allowed to come back online and start sending out messages. On this trip with my son..he is listening to his music via earbuds and I make mental notes of 1. things we need to buy 2. things we need to do when we get to our destination..a small house in the middle of the sand at the end of a dirt road in California where I know no one. I don't mind a challenge ..I just like to be as prepared as I can for the unexpected.
Things we need to buy
1. drinking water...don't be fooled by all that bottled water at the store . Tyler's Dr assures us there is good bottled water and bad bottled water..I need the good stuff.
2. Food..sure..sounds easy..but we are gluten free, consume very little processed foods and for health reasons find grass fed meats and free range eggs a part of our usual diet.
3. assorted odds & ends..soap, white out and a pencil ( doing my taxes), sunscreen, hats, flip flops, chocolate.
That should get us started. We'll be here for 2 months. I'll find the Post Office, library, best local Mexican food next trip. That's the "do" part.
thanks for reading
I can relate easily to your stream of consciousness writing. A few years back I bought a tiny pocket recorder to make audio notes as I drove several hundred miles. Now I have a phone that will do the same thing - if I only knew how to use it. Best wishes for your AZ time.
ReplyDeletethanks..yes lots of thoughts as we drive!
DeleteI love just even the colors of your blog fonts...along with the photo, it's just pleasing to open up and scroll through. I'm glad you are enjoying the journey, not just driving like mad (hotel smells notwithstanding)....vicariously living freely through you.
ReplyDeletethanks for reading and your thoughts..
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