Good Morning Postcard Complete

This postcard was made for a very special person, Mr. Good Morning. He lets glitter fall on his shop floor and many of his treasures inside his store are not for sale. He is a remarkable person who teaches me wonderful things every time I hang out with him. Here are some phrases he coined which I now use on a regular basis: PEACE ON YOU! I HAVEN'T REACHED NEVER YET. One time I went into Good Morning and found an adorable squirrel baby that seemed to come from a recent dream of mine. I asked how much it cost, and after he saw the look in my eyes (that wanted it so bad), he said, "you can have it. It belongs to you."
Here is Mr. Good Morning in one of my videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2v8ipLfs2k

Letter to Aunt Bonnie

Letter to Aunt Bonnie, the Seamstress from Montana:

Dear Bonnie,

Hello and how are you? I'm requesting your help on another sewing project. Starting on New Year's Day, my friend Alex and I are going on a pilgrimage to LA and making a film of the journey. So, I'll need a cape and another postcard apron for this escapade. I've enclosed the designs and I intentionally made it simple so that you can improvise if you want. Also, keep all the scrap material because I'd like an apron made to match the cape. The pockets can be white this time, not see-thru. If you want me to send another mock-up, let me know. Otherwise, just follow the color scheme and general design of the cape. I'm so grateful to have you as my Aunt. Thank you so much for helping my dreams find their way into the world.

Love,
Leah Stella

Dreams as Exceptional Events

http://www.aspr.com/ullm.htm
This document by Dr. Ullman expresses my exact feelings on the subject of dreams. I'm thinking long and hard about the purpose of the pilgrimage and I believe that finding out the current state of consciousness of people is at the top of the list. I believe we all hold the keys to understanding the truth of ourselves, our society and culture through the acceptance and study of our dreams. I'm very curious to find out what other people are dreaming about in the modern world, one in which I feel that technology is reigning supreme. I feel that the creation of the Patron Saint of Postcards persona is a desire on my part to create a great connective tissue that forms between me and the rest of the world. One of the most basic human needs is to connect with others and I do feel that through the years, this connective tissue has been worn down by technology and consumerism. I think technology is wonderful and fascinating and yet I also feel that it is isolating. The thing I suppose I crave the most in this modern world is connecting with others in a deep and meaningful way in order to understand how we all perceive and process the world.

The Pilgrimage is ON

I have been granted the time off from work. The pilgrimage is officially ON. I am relieved. Alex also has notified his employer and been given time off. It's looks like now we are really doing this.

Reorganization of Pilgrimage

So, as I was walking in Carlsbad the other day, it occurred to me that the pilgrimage should begin in Los Angeles (my birth city) and then end in San Diego (my chosen city). I spent my first year of life in the Venice Beach area, so I think it would make sense to start the pilgrimage from Venice Beach. Plus, I would love to see what Venice Beach is like now. We might even spend a day there meeting all the characters and street performers.
Another detail that emerged: in order to cover the costs of postage (94 cents per international postcard), I could set up a request for donations of 94 cents. For that 94 cents, the person could choose which country to sponsor. Their picture would appear on this blog as the person who funded the postage for a particular country.

Fears Eased

After a reassuring word from my company president, I now have a renewed sense of trust and optimism. He said he would meet with me this week to discuss my letter, and from the looks of it, my past dread seems like paranoia now. I'm exercising flexibility of thought and have already released myself from the previous strong attachment to the pilgrimage in case I am given an ultimatum. I'm not giving up, but I am also willing to consider all angles. I have to survive financially, be realistic and most importantly, be respectful to others.
That's the thing about taking big risks. You never know how others are going to take it. Considering the tight atmosphere in the United States right now, I think most people wouldn't even consider such a proposal such as mine. But I see another side to our constricting economy and that is this: it is my belief that people are wanting something more than consumerism. I know I am searching for a deeper meaning to existence, and I feel that as a whole, a new kind of culture has to emerge from the ashes of the past. The future has to be reinvented.
I'm a little nervous about the meeting with the CEO, but not as much as one would think.
When true passion and drive is present, others can sense this energy. So far my passions have led me in the correct direction. I'd like to continue to let this passion flow until it spills out in great bursts. I just hope others understand me and that I articulate my ideas in a clear manner.

Concerns About Pilgrimage

In an attempt to build up endurance, I biked about 18 miles yesterday. I overdid it and my back is horribly sore and everything is foggy in my mind. I have degenerative disc disease, but have been taking very good care of myself and haven't suffered much pain in recent years. I am re-thinking the necessity to walk to Los Angeles and am considering alternatives such as: walking along every beach in San Diego, handing out postcards until I run out, with Alex filming this. I think pain always makes re-thinking a priority. I will continue the endurance training, however, with more foresight regarding the amount of exercise I do. Still no word from anyone regarding my request for time off.