It really is frightening [2/90]

It's only day two and I find myself without a clue as to where this post is going. I'd say I'm sorry but I'm not really.

Earlier today I thought about writing about the rain. It rained somewhat magnificently today- the sky was an orange color and the wind was whipping the trees and rain about. There were kids screaming outside as they half-heartedly ran towards "shelter." Shelter in this instance being underneath a tree. They soon found out that it wasn't nearly as effective as they thought it would be. The downpour lasted all of five minutes before everything settled again. Back to a light rain and skies that were more grey than orange. A five minute scene turned into 500 words. Now that I'm writing I realize I should have tried to capture the moment more. Perhaps to work on description. Maybe for a flash fiction scene. Oh well.

Instead all I can think of is packing. It's what I've been doing all day in a manner of speaking. Saturday I take off for Atlanta again. Three weeks this time. And it's funny, because when I pack, it really isn't about the clothes. I spent all of 10 minutes throwing clothes into a suitcase. It wasn't hard. Underwear, shirts, enough pants to make it look like they may not have been worn the day before. A few pairs of socks and done.

When I pack to go on a trip, it really isn't about the clothes at all. It's about the things. What I'm bringing with me. What I'm leaving behind. I spent all day trying to load up my electronics for travel. Not putting them in a bag or anything like that, but making sure they're equipped for an extended trip. I need the proper amount and variety of books, games, music, and videos to cover any possible situation. Enough to keep me occupied if I get stranded in the airport for hours, or if I were simply waiting in a car for a few minutes. Books and games for short bursts. Or for the long haul. You wouldn't believe the amount of effort I put into being prepared for any possible length of boredom.

I've got a variety of choices between any number of devices. I've set it up so that no matter where I go and what I'm travelling with I can always have a game, book, or video for quick sessions or extended ones. All of this is split between six different platforms. Laptop, Kindle, DS, PSP, iPod, and Phone. I've got it all covered. Hypothetically, I should never have a reason to say I'm bored. In practice though, I'm sure I'll find something to complain about. Between these six devices, I have a frightening amount of entertainment choices.
>br> That's 110+ video games, 50+ books, 80+ hours of video (not including netflix), and 9.2 days of music.
If I complain about being bored. Somebody slap me.

Quote of the Day:

"You're going to travel to Cheydinhal, and find out what sort of imposter is trying to besmirch my good name. And you're going to tell him... *hic*... You're going to tell him I am quite capable of besmirching my good name on my own."
- Reynald Jemane (Oblivion)