Two interviews I read inspired me in the last couple of days. One was with Chris Cornell (Soundgarden / Audio Slave) and the other Mike Peters of The Alarm. I would write more about how or why they were inspiring but it hasn't entered me yet. I jammed with Shaun, Aaron, and Andy tonight. It was similar to any other time we've played. Sometimes things click, sometimes they don't. Usually there are moments of glory where we all get excited. I get frustrated in a quiet way because it can be very difficult to create parts or ideas in such a setting. But if we are going to regularly play on Saturday nights, which sounds promising, then I shall go and get a mic and start recording, or, actually figure out garage band and buy a preamp and all that and I could even bring my imac over and record us there (sound quality would be terrible but- hmm, maybe forget going any further sound quality wouldn't be worth while).
It was really really strange to come home and not see Sherry. I can't explain it well, except that we were both home but not together, not even to say hi / bye, or exchange a look or a hug - Two months of her in New Zealand will be very difficult. Hint hint to airline employees looking for framers... Well actually if anyone is looking for a framer for a basement development, I suppose making some extra money could be smart.
And speaking of money, mine has come into question. Yesterday driving home from work, I was switching lanes to my right when a car from the far right lane swerved into my path. I had to veer back into my lane which was now coming to a stop. Braking did not prevent me from rear-ending the camry in front of me. Smash. And he bumped the BMW in front of him. We both got out of our vehicles to make sure there were no injuries and briefly inspect the damage before pulling over to the side to exchange information. He was extremely polite and organized taking all the information and giving me a consoling, "it happens."
After my initial yelling vent session of 5 seconds or so I was very calm and the whole thing seemed very surreal. I didn't even really look at my car, I was much more concerned about theirs. The camry's rear bumper was all scratched up and dinged. The BMW looked like it was perfectly fine although the camry's front bumper was showing cracking in the fibres. After all the information exchanging I returned to my car and actually took a look, and realized that there was enough damage to effectively write off my car. Thankfully no damage to the motor and my important lights meant I would be fine to drive my car for now (at least until my next oil change when the hood will have to be popped and then will likely never come down again).
So I got to hang out at the police station all morning for the accident report today but after that I got to come home and make a nice egg skillet lunch before heading out on a surprise-ish (way to go Jason! Just kidding I love you) date with Sherry. We picked up a canoe from Stu and enjoyed the Glenmore reservoir. I even convinced Sherry to switch ends with me despite her being convinced such endeavours would be doomed to tipping us. No RJ I didn't try out your out-door magazine's know-how; I didn't even read that part.
Visited my parents to do the stereotypical son thing: raid their cupboards of cookies and pumpkin bread and home-made rolls and borrow movies and take their portable fire pit. Sherry borrowed a humidifier.
Notice how quickly I jumped off the car thing. Well that's how my mind with it has gone too. Until I'm actually forced to face it and get a new car, it will stay as background to-come-later stress.
The next week looks to be busy but after that I want to continue the trend, only with you! So call me up and plan things. Things like the debut Trevor's bachelor weekend movie premier? Or the Grosse Point Blank couples romantic movie night? Or wall climbing? Speaking of wall climbing, I should REALLY get a borrowed tent patched and quick!! It will be bad enough when I see them at church tomorrow and don't have it.
Speaking of couples romantic movie nights, are there couples who haven't seen Into The Wild? All I keep hearing is how awesome this movie is so Friday night I was thinking... late showing?
1:30ish AM time for bed.
