My stream of consciousness: so here I was planning this big trip to visit theme parks? What a childish thing to do? Well maybe... But, I dont care really... maybe a I should plan a "real" vacation... like to the Bahamas... pina coladas and sandy beaches... nah... what the hell! When am I gunna do this kinda trip again... Oh well... it's too late anyway... I already booked my flights.
So... fast forward to Cedar Point on Thursday... and me a single rider (and that is single as in solo... not single as in available). Since most coaster cars are designed for 2... I got share cars with people I didnt know. And... well... I did share a car with a gentleman that could be my father's age... and I shared a car with someone that could be my kid's age.
I started looking around... mothers, fathers, grandmothers and father... fathers and sons... couples, groups and families, friends... people of all color and creed... from all over the US and beyond... all here... at Cedar Point... enjoying the thrill of the roller coaster.
They call these thrill rides... and they are... they enliven something in us... adrenaline maybe... but really something more. One of my friends was a afraid to go on one ride... and yet this 8 year old kid said he had been on it 2 dozen times in his lifetime... and he was talking about the ride with such excitement and fervor... like an old wise man... "Back in my day...".
So, what is it about theme parks... and roller coasters... could they be the great equalizer... the joiner... that people from all walks of life and in all places in life can enjoy together? I dont know... but maybe after 6 more days I will know more.
And... so maybe I am 37 going 13... I had fun when I was 13... and I am having fun now. And, that says a lot.
Hey Malik!
ReplyDeleteThis is hilarious! I am currently in Bulgaria, and just spent my precious internet minutes reading about you going on roller coasters... and it was the highlight of my day. One of my friends from the ship is from Ohio and she has told me so much about Cedar Point.. so I think you made a good choice there.
Have fun! and if you end up in Egypt or Morrocco..maybe i'll see you!
-Samantha "Wojo"
p.s. a comment on your rain issues-
Why does Snoop Dog carry an umbrella?
FO' DRIZZLE!! :)
We'll have to dicuss the "single as in solo, not single as in available" when you hit Savannah. Hope to day is full of ups and downs!
ReplyDeleteDude, I would have gone with you. I want to do a trip just like this one. In fact, I want to be an Imagineer. Growing up is stupid. We should all be ___ going on 13...
ReplyDeleteYou should really read "Geography of Bliss"...and maybe write the guy a letter with your thoughts like this.