My back is getting better all the time, and everything is coming together with some ease.
I need to be sure someone is taking over my lease, get storage, an oil change, and tons of food to take.

I got a road atlas and was looking at Canada- my main feelings were of uncertainty and desperation. I really want to do northern Canada as much as possible, but many of the roads up that way are unpaved or gravel, and I don't know if my car can take it. I will go as far north as I can, and that's all I can do. The northern Canada part will be by far the most desolate and primitive leg of the trip, and also the last, so by then I will be accustomed to the life.

Also got tons of film tonite and made a list of the places I have so far that people from here and there have offered. It's quite a good list so far, considering the project is embryonic until I actually leave.

I still want/need places in these places:
TX
Boston
NYC
Philly, Penn.
CT or RI
WI
WY
UT
NE
MT
ID
ND or SD

and anywhere else! If you know of anything, let me know. I'm sure I'll be willing to take anything when the time comes around.

I feel really grateful for the support I've already gotten. I still would've gone thru will all this, but it wouldn't be the same without knowing my friends and family are cheering for me. My safety is the most important thing, and I will absolutely do anything to make sure I get thru this and come back to the people I love.

Going to bed now to sleep for many hours. It's my first free morning in days; I will enjoy it.