01-27-11 You are like a Hurricane, there's calm in your eyes.

Sand Hallow, near Hurricane, Ut.
Another long cold windy night. 6:30 - 7:30pm and 7:30 am - 8am the next moning. Heavy winds shake the tent like it was an everest climb.
Got my car repacked by 9:30 am Had the luxury of a shower and shave. The little things we take for granted on a daily basis. Lucky to manage twice a week.
Went to Walmart in Hurricane (Pronounced Her-a-KIN - don't say it wrong...they'll smack ya!) to get a mini-lantern to write by night. Might as well use the sleepless hours.
I average about 4-5 hours of sleep per night. Non-consecutively.
Talked to John Durham about iPad capabilities. Won't do some of the things I wanted without hacks or third party items. He refered me to e-stream, Qik & blue phone (note to research later.)
Getting laundry done at Hurricane Laundromat then I head to the Library for another hour on the internet.
Then off to Kanab.
No Idea when I'll be able to get back to the internet after that.
Priorities: Contact/Invite people to the "Cohalen's Journey" page. Ask for hosts.
Suggest 4 pay plan for Benefactors to make it easier to do.
Go to Couch Surfing page and fill in profile.
I need to be able to post more stories more frequently.
My hands have become weathered and sore. Finger tips catch on materieal and rip flesh. They look like worn gloves Hard to recognise them as mine.

I worry about Mischa. She is a good traveler and seems to want nothing more that a few walks per day and my company. There are many places I can't bring her and have to leave her in the car (windows open and in the shade) for up to an hour sometimes or in the tent when I'm going to visit the camp host or bathroom facilities.
I try to be near her or pet her when I'm writing or on the phore or even driving. She's very patient with me and seems happy & playful often. I think she understands that her set of bedding, the car, the tent & I are all we both have to call home and that that's the way things will be for the forseeable future.
At times I wish I didn't have to include her into this journey, but at the same time...I'd be lost without her. She is my joy and comfort. I don't feel alone with her. I hope she feels the same way.