Twice i’ve flown into Chicago this week and twice i’ve flown out, having paid less attention to Chicago itself than its rich suburbs. To my surprise, i even recognized the gas station upon the second entrance and knew where we were in the flight landing pattern. I am in a complete state of awe concerning America. To see suburbia through a aerial perspective is just mindblowing – the thought and consideration that went into rows and rows of identical homes in the idyllically planned suburban community. It’s just a desire that i cannot truly comprehend – i am in awe.

This morning, i encountered Koyaanisqatsi. This movie realizes all of the awe that i felt on that plane, showing the emotional struggle between the beauty and absurdity of American life. Life out of balance.

Wow – it has been an intense week warped with an east coast visitation, family adventures and a very odd encounter with Jane Fonda. Also, i surprised myself at my lack of digital participation – i actually used a pen and paper to write down journal entries (that will turn digital shortly). Limited email, no phone… it’s been nice. Plus, i came back to adventures in trance dance land – Infected Mushroom style. Where we first began, we must rest upon return. In the meantime, i am filled with joy to be back in San Francisco, ever consistently more reminded of how much i adore this city.