Drive to Cali: Day 2
I wake up at 7AM and decide, instead of beginning my 7 hour journey instantly, I will do my normal morning routine. Read my Bible, pray, take my shake and supplements, bathe, put on a new set of clothes. Preparing my journey to be one of intention. After all I’m not really in a rush.
I head out at 9AM and about an hour in I realize why I like to head out early. I hit bad traffic outside of New Orleans. Stand still. Not moving an inch for over 30 min. I can look and see what’s holding us up. It’s too far in the distance to tell exactly what is going on, but it seems bad. I pray everybody is alive and well. I use this time to write my book and spend time with God.
Although inconvenient at the moment, I am so thankful for these roads. It is surreal that I am in the luxury and safety of a modern day vehicle and not on a horse right now. It’s times like these where even in traffic I am grateful for the life I get to live. We are in the best times to be alive. These slabs of concrete dominate the American landscape allowing me many options to travel from coast to coast with more ease than any other time in human history.
Like blood vessels, they stretch and they bend, Connecting cities, towns, and lands.
For just as blood is the essence of our being, Our highway systems keep our world spinning.
Cars, like cells, rushing through the veins, On a journey to their destination.
Highways and roads, the pulse of our nation, A vital system, a necessary creation.
Just as blood carries oxygen, sustenance, and life, These roads carry goods, people, and modern day life.
Like a doctor, putting a stent in a heart, the state police come in and tow away the accident clearing the way for flow.
Luckily, it was just one semi truck that veered off the road and everybody is OK. No carnage, truck driver is alive and well. A little stressed out from what I could tell.
I drive the rest of the way. My mind is gaining knowledge from podcasts and audio books. I feel like I’m in school as I drive across this, quite frankly, boring landscape. Lots of just flat land and trees. Every now and then a modern day factory that makes me desire to see the boring trees again, but these monstrosities are necessary so I can do what I do. Drive, type on this phone, all the modern day convinces we love so much.
About 2 hours outside of Austin I was beginning to get tired so I pulled over, covered the windows, and took a 25 min Power Nap in the back seat. Woke up feeling refreshed and wide awake! I really love my car. Feels like home sometimes. I can honestly say the backseat is like a comfy bed, and the drivers seat never makes my butt hurt. I am blessed to have this car. “They” say Fords are not great, but I really like mine. When I bought this car certain people in my life said it wasn’t going to be reliable or last, but it lasted longer than they did! Broke down MUCH less than they did, and stuck around, unlike them. Wild when a car lasts longer and is more trustworthy than people whom I considered to be like family. Some people just aren’t built #FordTough I guess. Lol
This great adventure is made possible because of our amazing sponsors. Freedom and risk taking. Without them I could have never made this happen. Shout out to America, entrepreneurship, and the willingness to step out into the unknown.
Side effects may include: Overcoming doubt and fear. Living with passion and purpose. Spending quality time with family and friends. Living life on your own terms and education through experiences. Please contact your doctor if you can’t hang, are a lil bitch or feel like making excuses in the name of safety/security. Your very life may be at SERIOUS RISK of being lame.
It’s only day 2 and I feel like life is worth being alive for. This is what it’s all about; this is the lifestyle. I got to spend some quality time with my Uncle John and Aunt Candi. Great folks, fruitful conversation. With God at the center of life every conversation is one of growth, learning and love.
Next stop: Dallas. Where I get to meet up with my buddies Bennet, then Luis.
