Paul Georges . Alterego Construction

Chandler, la ville de lumières. I arrived Tuesday afternoon with my grandest of pals Jonathan (the Minou too). The trip down was classic; it consisted of childish laughter combined with mumbled sentences about our hopes, dreams and letdowns. Talk of the future and that which is yet to come in our increasingly distant lives constantly re-emerged throughout our fart jokes and reaccounts of silly memories. I loved it…

I must admit that it feels great to inhale the Gaspésie’s clean air. This last week has given me a chance to see the folks (love you Mom and Dad) for a couple of days before I start working. I’m guessing that I’ve gained a few pounds since my arrival; Dixie Lee, chinese food, mom’s cooking… craziness. The séjour has made me realize that this place is definately a symbol of peace and tranquility; a haven from all things noisy and superficial. This retired refuge is what I hope to always call home… the sound of frogs and crickets will always remain burried in my memories.

Althrough Chandler is a magnificent coastal village with great assets and qualities (ie. beaches, rivers, friendly faces), its status is ever approaching that of “ghost town.” It’s seriously frightening how old, uninterested, uninteresting and hopeless the population has become. It’s truly a shame… such a lovely place. Nevertheless, there are still some key players that have the ability and the ideas to turn the tide and make Chandler the place it used to be when I was a kid; I just wish I could take part…

It’s Sunday, I’m back in Québec City, and I can confirm that crossing the Pont Pierre Laporte still makes me feel the same way as it did when I was still a kid in high school, visiting my brother for the summer. I can’t explain the feeling i get… but I love it. As I drove into the city I’ve inhabited for these passed two years, I silently whispered “I’m home” to myself and grinned. Then it happened, my ‘lil brain triggered and deployed a conflict signal. What and where is home? I can’t say… hopefully I’ll figure it out when I’m away in Sweden! For now, I’m going to enjoy and take full advantage of my first summer spent in this city that has so much to offer.

“I left my soul there,
Down by the sea,
I lost control here,
Living free”