PB & J

Just finished eating my daily PB & J after quite an afternoon of biking, swimming, and drinking. It was a scorcher today, and I couldn't turn down a chance to swim, and I can't help it that there was a fridge full of beer. I think I loaded over 2 tons of clay today at the warehouse...50 pounds at a time. It was busy at work, seems like I start doing one task and there are three more lined up. It's cool with me, it makes the day go by quicker.

After I got home, I shaved off my mohawk. I can't stand looking like everyone else, and right now most people I know have a mohawk. It wasn't your typical do...definitely had that hipster flair to it. Now I'm rockin something that looks like the hairstyle of Hare Krishnas. Did you know that the reason they leave a patch of hair in the back of their head, is so that Krishna can yank them up when he returns to Earth? Yeah, interesting story...talking to a Krishna is interesting business. Anyway, I'm happy with the do, and it is a lot less maintanence. 

I took a hefty bike ride today, from my place over two bridges, close to the west-side of Jax. It was fun, except for the wipeout I had a few miles to my destination. I took a turn too sharp and hit sand. I think I fell gracefully...and I'm sure the 20 other cars that saw me thought so too! I didn't do any damage, and I got back up and went on with my business. The ride started out weird with my iPod crapping out right before the first bridge...and I hate biking without tunes. I stopped halfway over and had to restart the damn thing. I think the heat had a lot to do with my wacky ride...my brains were a little fried. Once I jumped in the water I was feeling good. The ride home was extremely swift...and I got back in about 35 mins. I think it's somewhere between 15 and 18 miles.

Packing has been initiated, and I have about 4 boxes full. I'm meeting up with my roommate tomorrow, and we are going to head over to Riverside to look for a place. I hope we have a relatively smooth time doing so. I'm ready to be there...and it will motivate me to pack quicker.

I think it's time for me to turn in and hit the sack. I've had an eventful day, and my back hurts.

Breakfast Blog

I got back into Jacksonville yesterday late in the day. We decided to to leave KY a day early, and I was more than happy with that decision. I honestly didn't have a very good time...I'm not one to just sit around all day and shoot the breeze. I need stimulation, and thank the gods I took my bike. It's so nice to be back where my friends are...in fact I believe a brunch is in store today. It's looking shitty outside like always, but I think I might ride to meet everyone.

I started sorting through all the vinyl I purchased and have been playing them. Right now I've got on Rubber Soul. There is something satisfying about hearing vinyl play, the sound is so pure and natural. I ended last nite with some In-a-gadda-da-vida. My next investment will be a record player with seperate speakers. Right now I am using a box player, with the speaker built in...it sounds fine, I just want a little more sound.

I need to start planning my day, as there are a lot of people that I want to see and catch up with...I'm not so good at this task, so we'll see how it goes.

When did boredom become okay?

I'm still in Kentucky, and found something to keep me occupied today. I went vinyl shopping at a place called Pops...actually the second time since I've been here. I've acquired over a hundred bucks worth now, and am excited to get home and listen. Here's a list of the artists: Jefferson Starship, James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Canned Heat, Allan Parsons Project, Beatles, Mamas and the Papas, The Byrds, Michael Jackson, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Allman Brothers, Cat Stevens, The Smiths, Santana, Arlo Guthrie, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Carol King, I think there is more but I don't feel like looking again.

I'm anxious to get home, and it's funny that no matter how much I say I'm sick of Jacksonville I'm always ready to go back. I miss my friends and the trouble I can get into with them. I miss my food, and being able to ride my bike to Grassroots and pick up a healthy snack. I truly take these amenities for granted.

I think I'm going to attempt to finish reading Party Monster in a little bit. Dinner is being prepared...something hydrogenated I think. It's amazing how some old fashioned ways stick around...literally.

Im back!

So, I used to be nowherenick...now I'm gnomad. I stopped blogging for a while, but with all that goes on in my life myspace just isnt enough to hold all the information that is processed on a daily basis. I've had a lot of life changes over the last year or so, and I can't spit it all out now. As of this moment I am sitting on a porch in Lexington, KY with nothing to do but type. I'm anxious to get back to Jacksonville, and catch up where I left off a couple of days ago. I've got to move out of my apartment soon, and that means lots of packing. I'm heading over to Riverside, and I can't wait. That means I can actually ride my bike to a store, a restaurant, friends, you name it. I will no longer be bound only to my car.

I recently returned from New York, and miss it dearly. I'm going to Boston in a couple of months to see Sigur Ros...I'm very excited about that! Gosh, I really don't even know where to begin with this new blog of mine.

My mom is suffering from severe headaches and has been g0ing through all sorts of testing. I feel so helpless, being that I rarely see her. It isn't always so fun being an independent adult. I sometimes miss being a child with my mom. It's been a hard transition for me, now 24 I realize that I can't turn back time. I must live everyday responsibly, and make the best choices for myself, which I don't always do.

I'm no longer employed by corporate satan...otherwise known as Starbucks. I work at a family owned warehouse/pottery studio in Mayport. I basically organize the warehouse, unload trucks, clean, ship, and whatever else they throw my way. It's tough because it's so far away from my home, and gas prices are out of this world! I'm currently working my way into some healthy debt with all the loans I have had to acquire. Oh well, you only live once, and I need money to do that.

I have distant plans of going to cosmetology school to learn how to be a hair stylist. I know, one more gay living up the stereotypical dream. I don't care, I'm an artist and I can use that to my advantage, and make a living doing it. I think it would be lots of fun.

I've got lots of new art made, and more to come. This summer has been a creative one for me, as I have been indulging in outlets conducive for critical thinking. I will try to post some pics soon of new and old pieces.

I think that's all for today...Thanks for reading!