my fiercely beating heart and the unmistakable look of terror on the face of White-Car Driver bring to mind a recurrent thought i've been having........
death is one of those events that we don't have much influence over. it will happen to all of us eventually but in most cases the where and the when are essentially a mystery. the unique situation that i find myself in is one that has allowed me to pinpoint to some degree of accuracy the circumstances under which this event will occur. the time and the place will remain a mystery, at least until hindsight offers those that remain an unobscured view of the event. for myself however, knowledge of the mechanics of the situation will provide at least some element of warning.
the critical observer might find himself aching at this point to share with me the glaringly obvious in the form of unsolicited advice. yes friends, as difficult as it may be for some of you to believe, my miniscule brain has also considered the ramifications of recognizing even a small part of the circumstances surrounding my death. think of the power that would come with the ability to prolong your life indefinitely. simply avoid those situations that will bring about your demise, and life will continue. the sad truth is that the such power often comes at the expense of enjoyment and life fulfillment. the sheer excitement that comes from spinning down a strip of asphalt in an 80km/h metal top is not something easily surrendered. perhaps it is moments such as that, with the years and trees flashing before your eyes that enable you to truly remember what it means to be alive. it is a reminder of the unpredictability and fragility of this thing we call life. so although every time that i step into a car with peter jorgesen i recognize a bit more clearly that it could be my final ride, it is not something that i can easily let go of simply to grasp at one more day on earth.
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Well, you made me eat my words Joel. Glad to see a actual post though, so I don't really feel the disatisfaction that normally accompanies a loss.
Although Jorgesen is increasing your chances of death, he does defy logic. On several occasions I have ran red lights 5 to 10 seconds after with no consequences. How exactly does one factor in chance into the equation.
i am definately NEVER getting in a moving vehicle with Peter.
Ohhhh Petie... so many times I have immagined myself dying in the passenger seat of his vehicles
I've been fine okay... only one ditch hit, and the snow was kind to us.
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Thank you to the sender(s) of the kind b-day comment :) it made my day even more special.
Steph and I might be coming into e-town some weekend in February. I shall let you know when we work out more details.
SHAR!
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