Fort Worth

Fort Worth

Entry from 7/14/08

Today I drove to Fort Worth with stops in Grambling, LA and I passed through Shreveport. I was proud that I didn't stop to gamble even though I felt the urge. As I was driving I saw the casino and felt my body move towards it. Then I thought I could lose my entire trip if I lost a few hundred dollars so i decided to press on. My uncle Sam called later and asked if I stopped and i was happy to report that I didn't. To bad I couldn't practice the same restraint when I passed Bass Pro Shops this moring. I bought a plastic shovel and a bear bell. If I ever need to warn a bear that I'm in the woods I have a bell that is supposed to get the job done.
My uncle sam bought a peice of land. I'm so happy for him. The view from his would-be back yard is amazing. The trees look like the canopy of the rain forest from that high on the ridge. He says that he won't be able to build anything for a few years but the idea is worth the considerable amount he paid for the land. Sammy also sid that he went off his meds two weeks ago. I'm worried for him. Being bipolar myself I can really relate to his situation. He feels like he is missing his little spark and being off his meds brings that back. That is just in the short term. When I tryed to do the same thing I slowly sank into depression over a six month span without even realizing. I don't want that to happen for Uncle Sam. I'm going to be sure to keep in touch.

Miles: 450
Total 1150
Mood: Excited