9:45 am
Waiting for the bus, trying to hurry through the last half of my current book (one I've read numerous times, but there's comments from Laura and Natalie throughout, so I want to finish it, damnit!) I really want to start American Gods so that I can leave my own commentary and start something fresh. Really self-conscious of being here at the bus stop, around other travelers, and fighting my natural anxiety of leaving home for the big, scary city. I'm such a homebody, but I love my home. There's no escaping it; Nevada County for all its problems and its nauseating boredom, is home. I miss it already. I miss comfort and familiarity and recognizing-even if I don't particularly like-everyone. But getting away for a few days will be good...I keep telling myself.
Oh-and I hate carrying two [heavy] bags. Not looking forward to cartinga round 50+ lbs all over the city this afternoon.
<Roseville to Sacramento: Linkin Park>
10:54 am
Texts
To: Juan Pablo! (Natalie)
Dude. The guy i was
sitting next to smelled like
weed and crap. Shitty
weed.
a.r. (me)
From: Juan Pablo!
Ew! Nasty!
To: Juan Pablo!
Yeah. I thought i was leaving the open,
unabashed drug
possession at home. And
please. Hygeine is
important.
a.r.
To: Juan Pablo!
Awesome. I have to
transfer buses. I'm going
to be like 15 minutes late.
Eff.
a.r.
From: Juan Pablo!
Why do u need 2
transfer?
To: Juan Pablo!
I don't know. Soemthing
about a bus being too full.
I wasn't supposed to have
to transfer.
a.r.
5:26 pm
At Laura and Natalie's apartment
Finally here. Didn't finish that stupid book. I've learned that I don't like Greyhound buses, and I've been reminded why I won't live in a big city. But I'm looking forward to the rest of the week. I've decided that no matter what Laura and Natalie have going on, I'm not going to get stressed about details. I'm going to just...go with the flow. No schedules, no rules. Just...when they go to class, either I'll go or I'll hang out and explore on my own. They've got their lives to carry on, despite my visit, and I didn't come here to trail after them at school. This is my break, and, while I intend to spend a great deal of time with them, while they're busy, I'll find my own way. :) In the mean time, Natalie's at work, Laura is supposedly on her way home, and I'm chillin' at their apartment. I'll probably snag a shower and head down to Natalie's work in a bit if Laura doesn't show soon.
