I'm spending my evenings listening to the car radio and my life flashes before my eyes. Almost every song seems to bring a memory. Twist & shout makes me remember in elementary school, I used to take my portable phonograph to school and we would dance during lunch. Smoke on the Water brings back memories of the Teen Center in my hometown, where every weekend whatever garage band played seemed to play that and American band. Time after Time causes me to remember Los Angeles in the 80s, when I used to hang out at the Troubadour. Can't You Hear Me Knocking (haven't heard that in so long!) brings the memory of when I had my first apartment at 16, in Tucson.
Most memories are good. Some aren't, but I just change the station. We have three pretty god stations so I can usually find somehthng I like.
Everything seems to be reminding me of my past in fact. I rigged a sheet in my car at night for privacy, and it reminds me of when I was 10 and read Swiss Family robinson, and then spent the rest of the summer reading in a tent-like structure I built, with food and pillows. I always liked stories of people living in the wild. At one point I made plans with my best friend to run away and live in the woods, but we never actually did it. I did run away a lot. (anyone remember the old Del Shannon tsong?) the first time was when I was 7, unless you count the time in kindergarton when I followed one of my classmates home, because I liked him. I told his mother I went the same way. I didn't, and she had to call my mom to come get me cause I was lost, lol.
I also frequently remember when I first came to California, when I was 21. I drove cross country for 6 days, taking my time, sleeping in my car. I lived in the car at first in LA. By the end of two weeks I had a job, a n apartment, and a boyfriend.
But I was younger then, lol wink
It's now been 2 weeks since I last left my home. I have yet to hear from the rapid rehousing people, tho I was told I would hear by Tuesday. This is making me a little nervous. I also today found out that to be a volunteer at the Humane Society, you have to join and pay $25.00. bummer. I'm debating whether I can afford to pay it. I'd really like to go cuddle the cats and walk the dogs as described in their brochure, but I don't see how I can justify the cost.
The library volunteers also require you to pay to join... Perhaps this is just everyone's policy? Makes it kind of hard on poor people who want to help out.
Weather is nice now, in the 70s today. Have applied for 5 jobs this week. Have not gotten any response so far of course, I never do except sometimes an automated email saying my application was received. It's pretty discouraging.
I'm going to be so far behind on zomg when I finally get home internet again. cry
Okay, I really don't have much to say, so back to the car and the radio.
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When you drove six days, was that from Indiana? Knowing the landscape around here, I can't imagine the differences compared to L.A. Granted, I've packed the car and drove 10 hours south to Atlanta and it was a huge culture shock. You learn a lot of things when you throw your life out the window and walk away with only the bare necessities. You learn a lot about yourself and your upbringing. Georgia was a new experience for me and I hated it. Country, slow living is my pace. It isn't for everyone though. There's just something about the corn fields, back porch and a thunderstorm you can see for miles that gets me every time.
I can't believe you have to pay to be a volunteer. What kind of kook came up with that idea, anyway? I feel sorry for our country when they decide to make volunteers pay to be helpful. Really says something for the great United States, doesn't it? I'd touch on the subject of your daughter, but my words probably wouldn't be kind.
I hope you hear back from someone about a job. I know it's a hard time to be looking for work but you'll get it and you'll have a place to stay. Don't worry about Zomg. I'm not even a 12 yet and I hear Kam is super difficult. We'll all be waiting to crew with you as soon as you're able. We miss you so much!
I'm sorry this is long and if you don't have time to read it, that's cool. I just wanted you to know I'm still here and you're still in my thoughts.