The plan is we leave tomorrow morning. We’ve been working nonstop for a week, and we’re both exhausted. I’m nervous. I’m worried something will go wrong with the pump, I’m worried we won’t be able to get veggie, I’m worried the bus will experience more serious mechanical problems. I was this same way before we left the first time. It took me about a month to really chill out about it all, and just let it wash over me.
I drove the bus up to Middletown from Niantic, a forty-five minute or so drive, and it really made me feel good. There is something incredibly relaxing about driving the bus. I think it’s due to the governor on the engine, which keeps it from exceeding 65 mph. Knowing that it’s not possible to go faster than that, and letting cars continually pass me feels good. I know that’s I’m going as fast as I possibly can, and it doesn’t matter if it’s slower than everyone else.
I hope I can get into the swing of things faster this time around.