Starting my career in NYC I always dreamed of commuting out in the "real world". Fresh coffee in the console, choice of news/live radio stations, moments of solitude as you drive to work and get ready for your day....
WELP. I was 30% right.
I still don't have time to make coffee in the morning as I am typically running out the door hoping I remembered to apply mascara. (the outfits have certainly changed from my previous employer) Moments of solitude? Yes. Although fleeting with the constant battle on the road as Oregonians are by far the worst drivers.
My most favorite part of commuting on the road is the music. I forgot how much I love the 80's. I mean. Who doesn't love the 80's?! Don't You by Simple Minds came on the other morning and you would have thought I was at a Karoeke bar and winning. (Do you win at Karoeke? Is that the right terminology?) Brought me back to the Breakfast Club and the last scene of Pitch Perfect....you know the scene I'm talking about (don't pretend like you never saw Pitch Perfect). If my shoulder wasn't still "out of order" I would be holding my fist high...."I say: LA, LA, LA, LA...".
I also have re-engaged with one of my favorites from High School as an homage to Phife Dawg (RIP). I hope everyone has been listening to Tribe the last few weeks and enjoying it as much as I have. I honestly don't know what else I listened to between the ages of 15 and 18. Just picture an awkward Irish catholic white girl rapping in her room to the cassette player. I can only imagine what my parents thought...."Does she know who she is?" I do have to give a shout out to my HS BF because he was the one that introduced me to Tribe and set me up to win brownie points the first weekend of my freshman year in college. Knowing every word to the Midnight Marauders album gave me mad props (yes, I'm old) at the boys soccer after party (don't judge...I was being a good wing woman...wink wink...ear muffs Mom).
Even though any type of commuting can be a challenge; i would have to say that driving is my favorite way thus far. Blaring my music and singing aloud cannot be done on the subway. Unless you are a street performer...
Can I kick it? (Yes, YOU CAN!)
Point for Portland.