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I wake up at 4:40am CST – my head throbbing like an oversized heart pumping and pulsing. We have to catch a 5:55am flight to Memphis.
The Jamies, who are actually Jamie and James (they drove 7 hours to see yesterday’s show), brought us all Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Coffee. I eat three and drink half a cup. As much as I don’t want caffeine, the warm liquid is comforting.
Sporadic airplane sleep. Lightening causes a plane delay on the ground.
Waiting to get on the next plane to Minneapolis, the line is slow to move...
“Good job, Dylan!” – a mother congratulating her little boy on placing his fruit tray on top of the handle bars in perfect balance with the wall. I observe Dylan – fascinated by the yellow and black caution strip on the edge of the walkway. He places his little feet side by side then lifts his legs one by one striding along the strip until his face almost hits the end of the handle bar.
“♫ooooooooooooo♫” – he sings out loud along with the constant hum of the airplane, some notes hitting in unison with the ambient noise.
“Dylan, where’s your ticket? We’re almost there.”
A mother and a child – always a good source of mild entertainment at an airport or anywhere.
I attempt reading then doze in and out of conscience. I’m just about to get my complimentary beverage when major turbulence begins.
“Flight attendants, please return to your seats.”
Thoughts of recent news feeds from airplane accidents run through my mind. I feel calm for the time being.
During the descent I start to get nauseated. It feels like a shit storm ready to explode out of me, but it can’t decide which exit to take: the front or the rear. I force it to cease with my mind – taking deep breaths. I’ll relieve myself later.
The plane lands and we rush to get to our last flight of the day. Destination: Fargo. We arrive at the gate just in time to see the hatch shut. They re-book us for the 3:05pm flight. I finally get the chance to drink something – Immune Defense.
I re-watch some scenes from Pandorum (2009) to get a better understanding of the story and the details. I realize how much I love deep space movies.
I organize some music.
I eat an Egg, Spinach, Tomato, and Provolone Cheese Bagel with Salt N Vinegar Chips.
One more flight to go.
We arrive at Concordia College. It’s an outside event with a cold breeze blowing. Cloud Cult, a sunshiny version of Arcade Fire, is playing already. They have two artists painting on canvas during their set. We go on after them.
Apple, then an hour nap in the hotel room.
I take a wonderful hot shower.
I walk over to The Village Inn across the hotel’s parking lot and treat myself to a nice dinner: Fish N Chips with Texas Toast, Steamed Broccoli, Cherry Pie, and Strawberry Lemonade.
I overhear a conversation at the table next to me…
“You start talking after I start talking, of course I’m gonna interrupt you. Now what were you saying?”
I finally finish reading Notebooks of a Naked Youth by Billy Childish.
I listen to music and continue organizing.
According to my blog, I have posted 111 entries since I started.
I watch more of Pandorum (2009). Then sleep around 2am CST.
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