Log:
I spent the morning tying up loose ends I had neglected over e-mail. I also spoke with the customer service department of American Airlines. I’d really hate to have the job of telling people they’ll never be able to afford to go where they want to be. I do think I’ll visit southern California, though. I’ve come this far. Around noon I left CCAT to journey again to the river. Ahh, it is summer after all. It’s summer with sun and sand. When I returned to CCAT I learned how to properly clean a paintbrush. I really appreciate the conversations I have with the co-directors individually that give me insight into how they saw the day’s events and how they fit together as a team.
Hopped on the roof to catch the sunset through the redwoods. I enjoyed a conversation about the terrible trials of middle school. I also enjoyed a conversation about different ways to relate to your past. I think that you don’t really ever “get through” things, but that you get to a point where you can see the lesson. I also think that you’ll be reminded of those lessons throughout life. It’s hard to face the fact that I’ll be leaving soon.
I went to the greyhound station to welcome Rosie back from her trip. While I waited I talked with another waiting friend of a commuter. He told me about his daughter who recently had twins and all of his kids in college. He didn’t grow up in Arcata but he’s retired here from southern California. He sympathized with my unintentionally falling in love with northern California. It’s funny what connections are made at random times in life. It’s also funny how much time most people spend waiting with other waiting people without talking with them. The whole conversation started with a small question of “Who are you waiting for tonight?” I really appreciate conversations with real connections.

Questions:
-How can I work out this visit with Pat Adams?
-Why do I have trouble getting to sleep?
-How much more connected to everyone in the world would I be if I struck up a conversation every time I was waiting somewhere?

Feelings:
In this beautiful place surrounded by wonderful people I often find myself in silent conversations with something bigger. Before enjoying food, I find myself feeling overwhelmed with blessings-so much so that I’m taken back and silenced momentarily. Every morning, when I’m met with the welcoming hugs of my CCAT friends, I’m so thankful that they’re in my life. I can’t help but be spiritual here.