Holidays Part 1

     Introduction:
     An apology—it's been weeks since I last updated! Consequently, all the pictures and information are dated from weeks ago.
     I've grown a lot on the road. I've learned a lot too. I still struggle with this and that, but I'm also still trying to improve myself. Though I guess I can't say I'm "on The Road" at the moment. As of December 8th, I was firmly hunkered down in Carbondale Illinois.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WLQkXecgnw
A quote, for all you Dr. Who fans:
"I'm not running away. But this is one corner in one country in one continent in one planet that's a corner of a galaxy that is a corner of a universe that is forever growing and shrinking and creating and destroying and never remaining the same for a single millisecond. And there is so much, SO MUCH, to see. Because it goes so fast. I'm not running away from things. I'm running to them before they flare and fade forever. That's all right. Our lives would never remain the same. They can't. One day, soon maybe, you'll stop. I've known for a while."

     Pictures:

How'd this nice boot get here?

Carbondale has an active bar scene

Mostly students from the local college

I just went in for the music

Fading Signs

They got him ),:

After an uncomfortable night on the street

I found this place called The Yoga House!

I spent the last of my savings on this little room in the basement
Compared to the cold nights in my tent I'd been experiencing
This warm little room is more than I needed

And after I spread my stuff out

I picked this tapesty up from a brotha' in Tennessee
Helps me Zen

Got this tapestry from the Amish
Helps me Be

I wrote this out and put it up on my wall too
Helps me Focus

We all need positive affirmations to keep us on The Path
Helps me Do
What do you do to motivate yourself?

I even got my own shower!

This place might be haunted...
I even caught a picture of a ghost!

Only so much room in my pockets

I found this cool Barotone Ukelele in the basement!
I started practicing on it

I made lots of friends in Carbondale
Here is Rowen Oak!

I kinda took over the basement and made it a cool hang out spot

This was a pretty sweet set up for a bit

Welcome!

Carbondale has a couple different faces
Well, every city does

I hear Lightning comes from The Ground
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ou3oFGhlNQ

Close Ride

Ride Close

Everybodies gotta wait on the Train

I busked at a parade for the first time
I made $20!

People from the whole district came to this huge family friendly celebration

A Parade is also a display of Power
But let's not ruin the mood!

Who wants to come be free with me?

Thanks for the hospitality Carbondale!

     City Chalk Project:
     I'm just getting started on this. The intention is to spread positive energy throughout the community—especially around where people are interacting with each other, or just where many people will see it.

My new roomie noticed this before we met!

It's a good idea

Some more than others I suppose

Leave a comment for what you'd write for #3!

I write this weeks later
When my direction has been decided
But at the time of these pictures I was struggling with the decision to either push onward
Despite the cold and the lonliness
Live in Carbondale a while
Despite my friends and family back home
Or return to CT
Despite my dreams of travel and adventure

I believe I made the right decision