On the other hand...

So shearing is postphoned again. To at least Thursday. But the classing got done early enough that I could get back to Chch at what I consider to be a reasonable time tonight. I hope to make the shearing a day trip, or be it a long one.

"Just like every night has it's dawn,
Just like every cowboy sings his sad sad song,
Every rose has its thorn."

I took along some audio cassettes to listen to during the trip, pulling them in random order from my bag. I don't listen to these much any more. I should. Some of my favorite songs are on them. The ones that got played:

Magnum - Goodnight L.A.
The Mission - Masque
Sisters of Mercy - Some Girls Wander by Mistake
Poison - Open up and Say Ahhh!
Poison - Flesh and Blood
Magnum - The Collection

"Flesh and blood sacrifice
Melts the heart like fire and ice
Flesh and blood like fire to ice
Are you willing to sacrifice"

The overall effect of the trip was ... rejuvenating. Something about remembering who I used to be reminded me who I'm supposed to be, something I think I'd sort of misplaced.

"Oh, the spirit that guides you, follow it through
To the spirit inside you, always be true
You know you'll despair
If the spirit inside you is used without care"

I feel an Angel coming back online. It's been a long time.

Still really tired though. Going to bed soon.