Yesterday was my last day of the school year, possibly my last day teaching. Ever. For months--years, even, I've imagined what this Grand Escape would feel like.
On the radio that afternoon, Tom Petty's "Freefalling" played. I was just amazed at how well this song connected. The speaker has something wonderful that he's leaving behind, and he knows that he should feel guilty or at least remorseful--but he is so captured by the intensity of being free.
Another song that resonated with my resolution was Jordin Sparks, "One Step at a Time." I know that I should bring attention to this teeny-bobber, feel-good junk...but one does feel good listening to it, as though a tiny bubble of joy has broken through. The line, "It's gonna happen when it's suppossed to happen, and there ain't no reason why, Just one step at a time" seemed tailored fit to my journey, the many moments of waiting and hoping for this last car ride on Route 222.
But what are your songs? What song would you want to listen to as you make your Grand Escape? What it be peppy or mournful, Taylor Swift or AC/DC?
I've got--I say 3 days, Michael says 14--to get to Oregon...what should be the soundtrack for this trip?
Won't you miss driving on 222?
ReplyDeleteUsually my driving soundtracks include music I'm already very fond of, so I can sing along [very helpful to focus when driving solo]
But your long hours on the road may be an opportunity to explore new tunes, perhaps? Go to a record store & close your eyes & grab some random CD/cassette [whatever the Van accomodates] & try it!