CALIFORNIA!!!
WE MADE IT!!!
The DESERT WAS HORRIBLE!!! it was 115 degrees going through arizona and western california (Blyth, CA). Rachel hated me for 6 hours, and Jason pretended to be in a cooler surrounded by cherry flavored popsicles. I on the other hand acted like a complete idiot and attempted to keep morale up. NOT A CHANCE!
Thank you to Uncle Mike in Phoenix for having us over for food and drink. That was a great night. The sunset in Phoenix was mystical and really surreal to see the shadows against the cactus.
Also, the interview we had in Mesa, AZ was great. She gave us humor to carry us through the day of traveling in a hairdryer. She also shared the home state of MI.
Its mornin time on saturday in San Fran and we have an interview in 1 hour. Still droggy and dizzy from the PCH all the way up the coast.
We picked up Bell on Friday night from LAX after hanging out at Laguna beach all day and catching the sunset in Hermosa Beach. Made it to Santa Monica that night and picked a horrible hotel where there were scents and stains where there shouldn't be. Therefore, i tried to get my money back and that was not a possibility unitl we talked money and gave the front desk guy a bribe. SOOOOO..... slept next to the santa monica pier in a 2 star as opposed to a -2.
Woke up yesterday morning to hit the Pacific Coast Highway and was completely blown away! The day was beautiful and the sunburn on my forehead is proof of a perfect day. We turned a 7 hour drive into a 12 hour drive just by stopping and going slow around every turn. There is a new creative energy now that Bell is back... For a minute everyone forgot what it was like to wake up with a camera in your face! " genius.. genius... don't move"
Arrived to San Fran at about 11 last night and felt a feeling of accomplishment. Rachel has yet to see the Golden Gate but once she finally gets outta the shower it shouldn't be long. Coast to coast was actually pretty easy when you have the right group of people to keep you company.
Thank you Lisa for the inspiration to make it.
This is a poor attempt to update but but I will do better once I have pics and energy.
posted by paul preiss at 9:14 AM
7 Comments:
hands clapping!!!and wipeing the sweat off my forehead ya made it!!! You all are something else ,paul rachel,bell and fairfax congrats !! the people you have touched and have touched you you have all changed alittle ,how wonderfull is that!!! love ya MOM xxxxooo
You've made it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
XOXOXO
Paul and Rachel,
What an amazing journey! Your momma is smiling at the lives you have touched along the way and all those you will touch with your final project. There is a resounding cheer and a toast awaiting you at "Doug's on the River"!
Jason and Bell,
An unending thank you for all you have given to carry Lisa's legacy of hope across our country.
Your are all Lisa's angels and have carried her message with courage, empathy and inspiration.
We love you and can't wait to see you.
Aunt Tina and all the shots
Congratulations to you all! I am so proud of you guys. I cannot wait to see the final product. Paul, you should think about pursuing a career in writing, you paint some vivid pictures. Take care, I cannot wait to see you guys soon. (I am moving to NYC on July 23rd, let me know when you are in the city again so I can get an in-person rendition of your travels!)
Love,
Chrissy
We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch. Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit. - e.e. cummings
It is obvious that Lisa was the one who inspired your journey but Rachel and Paul, you are the ones who have inspired the rest of us! You should be so proud!
Lyn :)
hi paul...
back from milan & our wonderful 4th holidays and just wanted to say congrats and I amd so very proud of you.
martha
Paul and Rae-
Just wanted to let you know I'm reading this often and love hearing about your journey.
Mackenzie
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