my son and i leave on a road trip to the rest of his life in the morning. [View all]
i am driving with him from chicago to salt lake city so he can get his phd in math. he just graduated first in his class from uic. i am so happy for him. i am so proud of him.
i hope we both survive the trip.
we have a lot of issues based in my depression during his childhood, and the damage done. and his own several year depression after dropping out of high school. but he picked himself up and followed a rigorous daily regime of clean living and exercise, regular sleep habits, and only the most healthy foods.
as he got out of his depression, went to college, etc, we have gotten along better. but we still have our moments.
really, he has stacked up many impressive accomplishments, almost exclusively devoted to proving me, and his father, to be completely wrong about everything everywhere ever. i think a deep study of successful eccentrics would reveal a great many mother haters.
anyway, he does not need me to drive him, but we are doing it. he is a little nervous, but i think it will be ok. i am grateful for a little quality time with him, since he swears he will never return to chicago.
he really is an amazing and amusing person. i think he will have a great life 2.0 as he says.
send us a good vibe if you can.
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