PCH Stare

I prefer cruising on the PCH (Highway 1 in California, known as pacific coast highway. This requires time, daylight and decent weather. This morning, I had the time. 

I listened to Drama Queens on the drive. It’s a brand new podcast hosted by the leading ladies of One Tree Hill: Sophia Bush, Bethany Joy Lenz, and Hilarie Burton Morgan. One Tree Hill is one of my favorite TV shows of all time. It premiered when I was a freshman in high school, and it ended when I graduated college. I grew up with the show and these characters. I idolized these women and it’s great to hear about their memories from filming the show. 

As I listened to the podcast, I fell into a daze. I was absorbing the stories and their perspective as actresses, not as fictional characters. I also thought about my own memories in watching the pilot and the impact of the show in general. I was in such a daze, my brain turned on autopilot for the drive. 

In my peripherals, there was a vehicle on my left, as if ready to race. When I turned, there was a cop on a motorcycle staring at me. Although he wore sunglasses, I could feel his stare threatening to give me a ticket. I immediately jumped, as I do when startled (as you’ll learn, I often do). I even put my hand to my chest.

Reflexively, I slowed down and turned on my right signal, ready to pull over. However, I was confused because the cop didn’t have his siren on. I slowed down, and he continued on and in moments was out of my view. It really was just a death stare.

I don’t think I did anything wrong, apart from not paying full attention to the road. Sure I was probably over the speed limit, but only slightly and within reason for the PCH. Or perhaps I caught a break. In any case, I drove more alert for the rest of the drive.

In other news:

- I got highlights. Separate post to come with pictures and a TikTok, but I feel more confident with the new style.

- Dan loved his birthday present. It was a collapsible wagon with the Raiders logo. He asked for it, but he was still grateful to receive it. It's nice for me to visit.

- He also got a dream Rode mixer for his podcast. It works, and it's got cool colors.

- Last night, I thought I was sunburned on my right shoulder. I was out in the sun a lot for Cassi and Alby's games, so I put lotion and called it a day. A closer look today, it looks like a burn rather than a sunburn. Did I burn myself somehow? My stove exposure was to make Rice Krispies Treats on Saturday, eggs for breakfast this morning, and my tea kettle. I'm not sure.

- One more injury to report. I was clumsy this afternoon and crashed into a hydrant. There's a small scab and bruise in the center of my left leg.

- Six of Crows is sort of getting interesting now that I'm half way through, but it is still moving at a slow pace for my liking.