So
Keith's cousin owns a motel in Tucumcari
and it wasn't until an hour out that I
realized that's where Jess, Marty and I
stayed our 2nd night coming across. Entry
#3. LOL. Of all the towns, in all the
states in 2500 miles... the chances really
are astronomical. We also took off around
4:30 AM today so in one long ass day we
made up what took Jess, Marty & I a
day and a half... in the other
direction.
So of
course we'll have to re-enact our video
from 2000 (that'll go to your right
-we're still in the car at the moment).
Over 8 years ago. Too funny. Don't even
get me started on how different I am
8 years late, doh - too
late...
No I'm not gonna
bore you with that yet, but rest assured there's more
than enough time to look at where you've been, where
you are, and where you're going. Moreso for Keith
obviously. We talked a bit about all our shit but
there's little wiggle room. The thing is, as with
everyone, I understand how his environment as a
kid leads to who he is now... and I just stop
holding a grudge. He may get passed it someday and
I'll get a call when he really understands how bad he
hurt me. It's more than just youth, his parents
basically abandoned him and he simply hasn't the
capacity to really connect with people. I don't have
that issue (some would say polar opposite in
that area) and so I trusted him and got burned.
Whatever really - it's $600 and at the end of the day
he's leaving LA. Sucks though - he had a job with
Metallica these last few weeks. Working in their
studio as they record their new album, bein' the
gopher and it just "wasn't his scene". He was here "to
be a bassist, not a runner". (sigh). The studio
engineer gave him all sorts of shit for going quitting
the opportunity. Had we still been friends during that
time he wouldn't be going back east, I guarantee you.
But he's an incredible soul with gobs of talent and
time is still certainly on his side. We haven't heard
the last of Keith Coast Superstar.
Of course,
thoughts of Donna haven't ended. As I stated before
the saddest thing is I can't express to people
how much I love her because now they just see all the
drama. They don't understand why I'm not relieved that
she's gone. Completely nearsighted on their part I
guess, but for a guy who finds comfort in other people
understanding him... it's tough. Of course all I do is
play out some scenarios and it gets easier and easier.
Remembering the "HG Revelation" entry has
actually been a big help lately. When the contents of
that get revealed I think you'll all wonder why I hung
on like I did - and in reality I didn't. That was
certainly the final straw. We never were really close
after that. I supported her through the therapy
but that week and what lies within ended up hurting me
pretty permanently. I really hope I have a letter
from her when I get to Columbus. It's been so tough
not knowing how she's doing.
Almost finished
Obama's first book as well. You just can't help but be
inspired at his beginnings. It all just seems to make
sense when you read about him organizing and working
with people on smaller scales to get things done. His
organization in this campaign has never been seen on
this scale and I'm literally excited at what it could
mean if he can run the government with this much
efficiency. Everyone who cares at all about the
process owes it to themselves to read these two books.
They are a blueprint for what may help us get out of a
mess of epic proportions. I mean... come
on:
This wasn't just
some place in the middle of the dessert - this was
Needles, California. Couple gas stations, hotels, fast
food... You know what gas was in that entry in 2000?
In Cuba, Missouri we got gas for $1.07. That picture
is over FOUR times the price in 8 years. How
people think it won't be a convincing victory in
November against McCain is beyond me. And of course
the big primary tomorrow - and it looks like it'll be
a nail biter. As the worst pundit ever I think it's
going to be a 5-9 point win for Hillary, not over 10.
In my heart I think he's gonna win by the narrowest of
margins based on new registration the pollsters don't
count. Man, if he wins tomorrow - it will be the
biggest celebration man. She will have to concede. I
just don't see it happening. Her win tomorrow will
bump his win in North Carolina down to the same margin
and then Indiana will be so damn close that it won't
matter delegate wise. Basically 2 weeks from now we're
gonna be in the exact same friggin' place we are now -
with him up around 140 delegates with the supers
counted in...
...but if he wins
tomorrow it's over. Very exciting. Can't WAIT to see
the results tomorrow.
We're trying to
come up with an idea for a short film for tomorrow as
we're taking it easy and hitting a hotel by 7 for the
primary results. You should enjoy that. Hell will I
ever be able to upload this on the road? I'm not
friggin' payin $10 for access. May all just have to
wait until Wednesday.
And lookee there -
pullin' in to Tucumcari...
Adam
PS - Holy shit!
This is the motel that Pixar used for "Cars" - looks
just like it!!! The hippie car is here! Next entry is
gonna rock... I think we're gonna stay here an extra
day. :)
