it’s late.

and I’ve been a writing fool today,

basking in the comfort that only an old friend,

a wonderful and generous family,

wifi,

beer,

and heating can provide.

but I wanted to share a little something I’ve picked up along the way.

a long way, actually.

see, nothing makes G-d laugh more than when I plan.

I could show you diary entries-upon-entries of my little lists,

money I had, things I was going to see.

and they never turned out like I wrote.

travel loves it as well,

especially this side of the world.

trust.

so I stayed an extra day here,

meaning my trip tomorrow to Petra was going to be an adventure.

I couldn’t tell you why, exactly, I stayed,

as it meant I would be rushed and I hate that.

especially in a place like I suppose Petra will be.

but I stayed.

got some writing done, as you’ve seen.

caught up with someone I hadn’t.

laughed some more with Ryan.

things like this.

today didn’t go as planned when I woke up.

but it turned out nicer in a way I didn’t expect.

and I’ve been doing that, as of late.

if the boat is canceled, maybe I would have sprained an ankle on the deck.

the ho[s]tel is full? then perhaps there’s someone I’m supposed to meet at the next one.

no more money? then I’m going to have to reach deep to find out what I’m made of.

things like this.

so – and here’s where I border on being the ‘let me tell you something’ guy,

let me tell you something….

next time the cards don’t fall, or stack up like you wanted them too,

look closer.

pay more attention.

cause we’re all on a little adventure of some sort,

but that’s all we are – on it.

it’s just up to us whether or not we choose to take a photo when stuck up on the ferris wheel,

or bitch to the carnival manager.