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Writer's pictureAmanda Riddell

weekend trip with team dak - part 3

Updated: Jun 25, 2023

I slept alright. Warmed up a little, then filmed some test shots. The trips apparently went well. Dakta drove himself to the hospital after a blockage... I didn't catch all the details, but some bleeding that started when he was in his car. A confrontation with the landlord. ...muffled, but caught that she threatened to kick him out. Think she said something about me. - Dakta popped back in for a second, but now he's on the way to the hospital again. Gary's crashing after his trips. -

Dakta's tested positive for Covid. 👁️ This is more or less the same vibe as when my Dad died. Dakta's healthier, but it's similar.


I like the AI for this story so it feels futuristic. Death as renewal - I've added in more live footage. -

Took a hit off the bong: probably not my best idea given the news, but I figure I've been here for over a day, so if I've caught it then I've caught it. 🤣 I've filmed some stuff, but to be honest I'm not sure what I'll do with it. I haven't watched the whole Dakumentary for a fortnight -- I haven't seen it + my 40-minute monologue. The AI's cool, but it's a wank compared to the best footage of the documentary. -


Forgot to pack my USB cable for my music library. The internet's not great, and I'm keen to get back to a town so I can buy a new laptop. I'm not in a rush to return to Wellington, though. Despite the dramas, I'm enjoying the scenery and the guys totally have my back about my trans identity and my life choices. I wish I'd brought a razor, though; I wasn't expecting to still be here by now tbh. 🥝 - I'm starting to psych myself up for this Parliament video. It's all about belief -- I can visualise a future me nailing Sultry and Dawn and my Lullaby.


I'm not trying to play hard pieces, but I think they've all got some technical challenges. Whether a medicated me can remember a 25-minute recital is the real question. 🧠💜 - 4:45pm - Dakta and Doug are back. Apparently RAT tests are available nearby. popped a neck pimple. It's bleeding. - Watching Frontline while waiting for my Covid test. It's the first RAT I've ever had... weird, right? Negative. Hopefully we'll be on the road soon.👍


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