Well, the Tribune article came out and I was really pleased with the whole deal. A few people have been here and have written to me because of the article and I'm so thankful for that. It brings a feeling of comfort which is welcome always, but especially when you're feeling deficient of it.

So thank you.

I think I've found a really amazing couple to take over my lease, which is another big load off my mind. The only things left now are:

Find storage for my stuff, but mostly for all my paintings. I've got 20 now, and don't want them to melt (seriously) in the PHX heat, so I need something climate-controlled.

Figure out what to take and what to store.

Buy food for the first leg of the trip (to Memphis).

Pay down my credit card a bit more for emergencies and gas.

Get the moonroof of the car (Tyler) fixed.

Make sure my neck is better before I even try and attempt this.

Yes. I think this can really be successful. I can't wait to get out there and DO THIS. I've got to make sure my neck and back are OK before I do, though. My little car wreck a coupla weeks ago jolted me and tore some stuff back there. My check today was a lot smaller than what I'm used to due to all the time off work I missed because of the accident.

Pass this site along to other people you know, if you would. What I'd love is a steady stream of people checking in every so often to check out the journal and the pics along the way, and so a lot of people know where I am and where I'm going next, for safety.

I would also love if anyone wanted to donate. I know there are so many worthy things out there to donate to and people who have had fires or tragedies that are in more need than I am in now. So while I'd appreciate all the help I can get, I just want people to be really sure before they do it. However, I will gladly take anyone's hard-earned dollar for gas and other randomness. :)

Maybe I should make a banner to link this stuff up. I think word-of-mouth sites are the best though, which is my hope for this one. So since I don't know how to make banners, tell someone to come here and look at all this. And sign the guestbook on the Contact Me page so I know you were here.

So ready to go!!! As soon as my doctor releases me, there will be tons of pics and entries to come read and see. I've got three cameras now (one is named Asher), and my laptop, Randall, so my guys and me are ready to parlay out of hot place before triple digits hit, which will be soon.

Support me!!!!

Later,

-J.