Archive for the ‘Travel’ Category
The Open Road
May
There is something about my drive to and from work. There are three stretches of road that I love. There are no street lights, no traffic lights and barely any shoulder on the road. I love them.
There’s something about those roads – where the only sights are cows and cornfields – that adds a kind of peace to my drive. The best time is at night, when the night kisses the day, the stars begin to shine and my Kia doesn’t know whether to turn the headlights on or not.
It’s a kind of freedom. For a few kilometers the world is mine, the open road lies ahead of me and I am flying to meet my destiny.
Inevitably, the open road ends. Then I’m up to my bumpers in tailgaters, traffic lights, road construction and general road rage at the lineup at Timmy’s. And yet, everyday I get back in the car. I head to work and long for that bit of open road.
Drumming, Travelling and other assorted stuffs
Jul
Drumming
People may not know, but I organize a small drum circle called “Port Drum.” Drumming is and was something I’ve wanted to be a part of for a short while. The beat, the rhythm, the trance where I could lose myself and come out on the other end with a clarity of mind that meditation could never bring me…. I wanted it bad. I hung out with my AWESOME friends at Firedance and learned a thing or two. One – I don’t exactly suck but I do need a LOT of work to be a drummer. Two – why the hell don’t I start a circle closer to home so we can jam with Firedance and not feel like dirt cuz we aren’t as good as them?? Well Port Drum was born this year. Now I’ll tell you the truth, for a long time I did not own a djembe. It was heartbreaking. All of that has changed now. Here she is everyone. This is Una:
Toca Black Mamba Mechanically Tuned Djembe -14 in. head
Travelling
I got Una in Montreal, QC. The city was gorgeous! It was nice to get away from it all even if for a few days for sure. It was one of the few trips that I did NOT bring the big camera with me and spend most of my time looking for a good shot. Oh yeah, did I mention that JAZZFEST was going on??? We saw Fat Tuesday Brass Band, heard Stevie Wonder and even bore witness to a parade going by. Hoping to fit in a day trip or two before the snow flies again 
Other Stuff:
Once again, Durham Pagan Pride Day is rolling around. Getting volunteers and fund raising for that. Got some new photo equipement that just rox my sox! Two backgrounds on “jet” color and the other is white. Very cool stuffs indeed. Business isn’t booming but I’m not gonna complaing. Got some new sites – personal and clients – in the works and very happy about it!
This is my walk on the moon!
Tags: Djembe, Drum Circle, Durham Pagan Pride Day 2009, Fat Tuesday Brass Band, Firedance, Jazzfest, Montreal, Port Drum, Stevie Wonder
My First Finished Journal
Nov
This is my first full journal. It’s taken me over three years to write in it. It’s been to Mexico with me as well as the Carribean, up and down the states and of course here wil me in Canada. It’s helped me with my depression. Even Coco had a good time chewing on the edge there. It was a great run. Time for a new journai! And now begins a new chapter in my life.
Terrie's Full Journal
Tags: Journal Terrie Writing
Follow the Yellow-Lined Road
Mar
And we’re off to  My Sister’s Wedding. I’ll be gone for two weeks! However I am answering text messages and all Gmail.
Tags: Family, New Orleans, Tee, Travel