Solo

Tonight I accidentally drove to Mexico while listening to Blues music.

I got out of bed just in time to make it across town for a 2 o'clock movie, which put me in a weird mood. While I was avoiding the drive home, I saw a mountain that need climbing, so I did. Mostly in my car, but there was some hiking too. While I was up there, just me and the mountain winds, I could hear a drill team practicing nearby. Ironically enough, it was a very grounding experience.

So I ended up driving around watching the eventide, and hardly noticed that I was on a long stretch of road heading out of town. I knew I needed to make two lefts in order to get back home without turning around, but all I was able to do was drive through some open-range ranchland, and then straight on to Mexico. I got stopped by border patrol when I turned around, and had to feign confidence in my story that I was just curious what it would be like to drive to the border.

Cyn's City

It's Labor Day. A year ago today I began planning my escape from Shreveport. Thinking back, I remember being full of sadness and confusion, but there was excitement too. I couldn't wait to make my own choices, just for me, and see where I would end up because of them.

Well here I am in Tucson. I could never have dreamed of landing here. As of right now I've been here for 36 days. It's amazing how much I love this place. It's so unstoppably beautiful. There's a real sense of calm whenever I think of where I used to be compared to where I am now. Just looking around every day makes me happy.

It's hard being alone, because I want to do so many things. But I'm trying to be patient, reminding myself that I have as much time as I want here.