This probably sounds a bit dramatic in titling this post, but it’s not what it seems to be. I’ll start at the end of the day, sitting around in Lexington, KY realizing there’s no consistent place to just exist. Sure, the van gives some comforts, but ultimately it’s not the same as laying on your couch or sitting in your favorite chair. That feeling of home definitely skews when you choose this life.
And I’m reminding myself that this is my life. It’s not a vacation, not a fleeting event I’m just attending. Legitimately I’m living this. I’d say the best parallel is a diet. If you’re trying a quick food change, that’s the traditional sounding diet. But when you’ve integrated it into your life, that’s how you eat, which also could be called a diet. I’ve had to remind myself that I can have a low day, it’s completely understandable. I don’t need to optimize every moment on the road. Because, in life, you have easy days. Times where the story isn’t compelling to others.
Started the day in Charleston, WV where I decided to do a 6.5 mile jog/walk through the city, following the Kanawha River. Flows right through the city, great trail to follow and a gorgeous morning to experience.
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| Wonderful trail along the river in Charleston, WV |
Decided to get on the road after that, stopped in Huntington, WV for a shower after driving around the town. Got to see Marshall’s campus and other sights, but didn’t stop to explore. Found my way to Ashland, KY for a little slot play, left with a few dollars still in the pocket. And ended up in Lexington where I spent the afternoon and evening in the van. Got to catch up with a few people, do some reading and watch the weather turn from 85+ degrees down to the 40’s overnight. Not much in the way of photos after the run, but as mentioned, sometimes my life just is uneventful. And I’m quite okay with that.
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