Okay, so, “roger roads,” right? Let me tell you how this little experiment went down. Buckle up, it’s a bit of a ride.
First off, I stumbled upon some info about this whole “roger roads” thing. Apparently, this Roger Rodas guy, he was with Paul Walker when they crashed. Real sad stuff, you know? The reports said it was “multiple traumatic injuries” and all that. And some buddy of his mentioned Roger backed the car into the garage, Paul hopped in, and they went for a spin. Just like that. Super casual, turned tragic real fast.
Anyway, I wanted to see if I could, like, recreate some of that feeling, in a way. Not the crash, obviously! But maybe, like, the ‘let’s go for a drive’ vibe. So, I started by just picking a random road near my place. Nothing fancy, just a regular ol’ street. I figured I’d drive it, then try to analyze why it felt the way it did. Sounds dumb, I know, but bear with me.
So, I hopped in my beat-up Honda (it ain’t no Porsche, that’s for sure!) and started driving. At first, it was just… driving. Nothing special. But then I started paying attention to the details. The way the sun hit the trees, the sound of the engine, the feeling of the wind (okay, it was just the AC, but still!).
I noticed the road wasn’t perfectly straight. It had these little curves and dips. Nothing crazy, but enough to make it interesting. And the houses lining the road? Each one was different. Some were kinda rundown, others were all fancy with perfect lawns. Gave you a glimpse into different lives, you know?
Then I started thinking about Roger Rodas. What was going through his head in those last moments? Was he just enjoying the ride? Chatting with Paul? Or was something else going on? I have no idea, obviously. But it made me appreciate the simple act of driving, of being alive, even more.
Here’s the breakdown of what I did:
- Picked a random road: Didn’t overthink it, just went with the first one that came to mind.
- Drove it slowly: Took my time, paid attention to everything.
- Observed the surroundings: Noticed the details – the trees, the houses, the road itself.
- Thought about the “roger roads” connection: Let my mind wander, pondered the what-ifs.
In the end, I didn’t really “achieve” anything profound. It wasn’t like I solved the mystery of life or anything. But I did have a moment of connection, a reminder to appreciate the small things, and a somber reflection on how quickly things can change.
Maybe that’s what “roger roads” is all about, in a weird way. It’s not about the speed, or the car, or the fame. It’s about the simple act of being present, of enjoying the ride while it lasts.
Final Thoughts
Would I do it again? Yeah, probably. It’s a good exercise in mindfulness. Plus, it’s a decent excuse to get out of the house.
