The start of my “epic” trip sucks so far. Okay so it might not have started just yet, but it is the day before and so far it sucks. I don’t mean to be selfish, and I know that’s what I’m doing, but it’s really sucky and the fireworks exploding in the background are just making it worse.
This morning was wonderful. It was a beautiful Canada Day. I woke up at 8am and made breakfast in bed for my wonderful boyfriend. I served him pancakes and spam (yes spam…I confess, Doug introduced it to me and I now have a secret love of it), and then we both got ready for the full day ahead of us.
This day entailed him going to his mother’s to work on the van, and me picking up my friend Nahmi Lee to drive to Kingston to see apartments for the last time before my big trip.
Well the good news is that Nahmi and I had a really great time chatting on the way to and from Kingston. At one point Nahmi asked me if my throat hurt, to which I replied yes, and she said that she felt the same way. We’d both been yelling over the sound of the wind coming into the car the whole way to Kingston. So I suggested we put on some music and not talk for a little bit, but that didn’t last long – that’s just how good the conversation was flowing. It was really nice to have her accompany me. I was glad for the extra time with her before my trip. She really is a sweetheart. And the really good news is that I did find a place to live in Kingston, so I won’t be returning from my trip across Canada with nowhere to live. It’s a nice bachelor apartment with a separate kitchen and a lot of closet space. I’m excited to have found it. $569 all inclusive. Pretty sweet.
The rest of the day was awesome as well. I went over to Chris Ouimet’s for a BBQ at around 4pm to find the boys just sitting around chilling with beer. It was a lot of fun to be hanging out with them with no other people around. They are all so much fun to spend time with and I was really glad that I got the opportunity to joke around and drink beer with them before the other BBQ guests arrived. It was really great to see Chris too, who, as you all probably know, has been in Toronto for the past year and a bit pursuing his career in film and television.
I drank at the BBQ, which was probably a bad idea, because here I am, typing this blog instead of being out enjoying the fireworks. I can kinda see them from Doug’s balcony. But what is the most upsetting to me right now, and I know you are all thinking, how selfish can she be? But what is most upsetting is that I am not able to enjoy the fireworks with Doug because he is still at his mother’s place working on my van. I feel so guilty. I should be there too. But instead, I am here, complaining about the fact that he isn’t here with me, when he’s breaking his back trying to get things in the van ready for my trip. But all I want is to see him and to hold him. I know I’m totally not being fair. I really really appreciate all the work that Doug has put into the van. I KNOW for certain that I wouldn’t be embarking on my trip tomorrow without his help and his constant support. He has made the impossible happen. I just wish he would let me work on the van with him. But he doesn’t want to get angry at me on our last real day together. So instead we are apart.
It is obviously my job at this moment to be working on getting myself ready for my trip. And I have been doing so, writing emails to my professors at Queen’s in order to get that stuff wrapped up before I go. I also have to finish packing. I hope I have everything that I need. But all I really want is to hold Doug and watch the fireworks together…I miss him so much already…But I appreciate everything he has done for me to make this dream a reality. I couldn’t have asked for a better boyfriend. I hope I get to see him tonight before I go to bed. I am going to do my best to stay up until he comes home.
I am really excited for this trip and I know it is going to be amazing. I hope I don’t have to leave without one last cuddle with Doug though!
-Nicole
They're off! We convoyed through a funny but 'close to civilization' route to Trois Rivieres, had supper and had an agonizing goodbye. The good news is Cloud 9 did her first 300k without any complaint. They are still driving as I write this, but I'm awaiting confirmation that they are stopped to bed don for the first time on what is no less than a luxurious homemade mattress. They were hoping to make it to New Brunswick tonight, but due to very late start, they may have to tuck in before that. I hope the rest of you that are worrying about them as I am can rest a little easier. Tomorrow will be long haul for them, but I think today's stress and tomorrow's long ride will be the worst driving leg of their entire journey. I miss Nicole like crazy, but she's on a mission.
ReplyDeleteIn case anyone should happen to read my comments. they made it to New Brunswick and are going to get some well-deserved sleep. Whew, now I can sleep!
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