Quintessential Logic

should i stay or should i go now?

Kind of a random thought here... After going through my first hurricane
season, which happened to be one of the busiest in U.S. history, it was a
weird experience being an Oklahoma boy. I'm used to tornadoes which give
you little time to prepare for their arrival. I remember when I was little
thinking about what I would take with me if a tornado was headed straight
for me and I actually had time to react. So, now when a hurricane is a few
days out and could possibly be heading for me I automatically go into a
packing mode. The computer, pictures, files, sentimental items and extra
change of underwear get packed in the car. The first true hurricane that I
went through was Dennis. Everyone south of I-10 where evacuated, which is
me, so i went to some friends house who live more inland in Mobile. When I
arrived with my car full of sentimentals and documents they proceeded to
laugh hysterically at my paranoia.
Now, for those of you that know me well I do exhibit a fair amount of
paranoia in day-to-day life ,and no that is not after bong rips which is a
totally different post all together. I like to blame my paranoia on my
Chirstian upbringing and my wound tight Father. I have this; I don't want
to do anything wrong, hurt anyone, are the ones i love ok?, will this all
work out type of paranoia. not the meth head is there a cockroach on a pay
phone outside calling the cops paranoia.
So, after my somewhat embarassing experience of being laughed at by the
locals for my paranoia I feel completely justified after the destruction
known as katrina. I have talked to more than a few people from N.O. that
wish they would have brought more stuff with them. However on a general
note unless you live directly on the coast, very close to the coast or a
flood plane the damage usually isn't too bad aside from roof damage or a
wayward tree falling into your house. Ok so i'm getting tired of
rambaling... Have great Friday everyone!

posted by sumobeats @ 1:44 PM