When all the power goes out, walk around town making shadow puppets on buildings. When you sense that you are starting to unravel mentally, be around your friends as much as possible. When you feel like you are spending all day of every day waiting, drink.

sleeping all day. being intoxicated. playing drums and crashing cymbals. sleeping all day in the treehouse. writing notes to self. reading joyce. wearing no socks. watching the road from the bed. putting on a record. making loud jokes. failing paiting. turning off lights. waiting. waiting. waiting.