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.