Chasing the Rain

My life would be so boring if I didn't have my Red Engine to drag around on my spontaneous adventures. Admittedly, I haven't had a REAL spontaneous adventure in quite some time (other then drunk chicks totally molesting me, but that doesn't count.) Anyway, yesterday after our chinese food binge, which was excellent, we made a decision to vegg out in my spectacularly clean room. As usual, the two of us do not have the attention span to sit through an entire movie without getting up to do SOMETHING during it. So we decided to take a little cruise. We were going down all the back country roads in Cottonwood when we encountered some rain. We were totally relaxed, listening to a great mix CD and each in our own little universe contemplating life and what it might bring. Looking at the sky, there was nothing but sunshine towards Artesia. However, when we looked towards Roswell, there were nothing but big fat rain clouds. Now Jen and I, being the rain lovers we are, decided to follow the rain. I drove around on some roads I am unfamiliar with, taking turns that would lead us to the big fat grey clouds, and ended up coming out on the Hagerman highway. We were right on track, chasing those rain clouds and benefitting greatly from it as we heard the fat drops hitting the top of my car and the rythm of the windshield wipers as they swished water from one side to other on the windshield, ensuring my vision was not obscured. We continued driving, with 1/4 tank of gas, $20 to my name and $300 of bills to pay, and mozzied all the way up to Dexter. We were on a journey to find the rain!! And it was one of the most AMAZING spontaneous adventures I have ever been on. It was very liberating and refreshing. If I could, I would just follow the rain forever. In fact, I have decided, that if and when I decide to escape this God forsaken land called Artesia, New Mexico it will be a semi-whimsical adventure I will take by following the rain. I will follow the rain until I am clear out of New Mexico, and wherever it may take me is where I will take root. No solid plans. No directions. No expectations. I'm just going to go with rain, and trust it will take me to a clean start.