Every few minutes, I realize that I am going to another country within the next few days. When I remember this, my heart jumps a little. I then feel the effects of adrenaline surging through my body. I feel like I need to go jump off of something or climb a tree.
In the same way, I feel like my scooter, "Raoul". My scooter will start up and run for a minute, but when I squeeze the throttle, it dies. I feel like an idling scooter that just can't quite go anywhere yet. The result is that by the end of the day, I am emotionally tired. I am not usually physically tired, so I find myself watching classic American cinema. For example, last night I pondered the underlying themes of Robin Hood: Men In Tights, for far too long. I came to the conclusion that, masculinity is more than just strength. Masculinity is the ability to do good things, while wearing uncomfortable and unsightly pants. I think it is time for me to go to Ecuador.
I have officially moved into my new apartment. This is an exciting thing for me. I tried to give my fiance a tour via skype, unfortunately the internet is not yet functioning. I am pretty excited that this is the apartment that I will start my marriage in. I am tempted to paint it all sorts of colors and design hidden rooms and a bat cave. I feel like I am not allowed to do any actual construction in my apartment though. We'll see.
I am off to buy tights.
Why have not been blogging all these years? Spencer~ your writing kind of reminds me a little of some one else I know. I like it, especially when you talk about wearing tights. (Hehe).
ReplyDeleteReally glad to know that you are preparing heart and soul for this journey by watching Robin Hood Men in Tights~ truly there is NO better way of preparing. Remember in the movie when Blinkin (the blind guy) is up in the tree on look-out patrol? Robin says to him, "Blinkin, what you are doing?"
The blind guy says, "Guesssing. I guess no one is coming."
I like that part and it makes me think of you. In a way your a blind guy up in a tree on look-out patrol. You can't see anything really, so you wait and you guess and you wait some more.
Here is what I see~ good things. And, I am not just guessing. I know. Good things little brother are in front of you.
And, now just remember if in Equator no one will listen to you repeat the wise words of Robin Hood:
(You should listen to me because)"Unlike other Robin Hoods I can speak with an English accent!"