2010
Sevilla
Where's Chuck?
Some time ago I traveled to Spain with Bomee and Laura. We called ourselves The Wandering Fools and made some business cards using a printing kiosk. There wasn’t much of a plan, only to see Spain, to taste the food and to listen to the music.
Our first stop was Sevilla. We rented a small apartment from an agency in a location I would never be able to find on a map today. Each morning I woke up early to explore the city while Bomee and Laura slept in. I didn’t venture too far and each time I would pick one direction and retrace my steps. I would return after a couple of hours just in time to share the bounty I picked up during my morning trek.
Toward the end of our week in Sevilla, I decided to take an extended walk. I didn’t have a map, didn’t speak the language but this time I was determined to venture past my comfort zone. I tried to remember the path, 2 blocks, then right, then 3 block, then a left, then 10 blocks, then, then, I was lost.
Instead of feeling panicked, I felt free. I walked around heading towards whatever looked promising, whatever sounded wonderful and anything that smelled good. I wandered aimlessly and for many hours until all of the sudden, I found myself back in front of the apartment.
Today I finally went to take a walk out of my comfort zone. I got lost. But it felt good. Then I found my way home.
Today I thank: Wonder Woman, Bomee, Laura, Anthony, Jason
View from Chart House, Weehawken, NJ
Got my ball and fish. I drew the Blue Devil once before in a pictogram challenge.
Birthday presents. The Blue Devil returns.
Pavlo, Tom, Ian, Jeff, Jack, David, Darlene, Anthony, Chuck, Brandon, Duke, Keith, Janice, Farook, Rich, TJ, Scott, Ryan, JKim, Mike, Doreen, Louis, Lisette
2010
A really nice day
Thanks for watching out for me buddy!
Yesterday Tuesday May 3 was a really nice day. I’m still beaming. Thank You. It’s been a long time since I had that nice of a day. I feel selfish but in the best way.
I learned a song a long time ago and it has always stood by me:
Side by Side
by Harry Woods
We ain’t got a barrel of money,
maybe we’re ragged and funny,
but we’ll travel along,
singing a song,
side by side.
I don’t know what’s coming tomorrow,
maybe its trouble and sorrow,
but we’ll travel the road,
sharing our load,
side by side.
Through all kinds of weather,
what if they sky should fall?
As long as we’re together,
It doesn’t really matter at all.
When they’ve all had their quarrels and parted,
we’ll be the same as we started,
just traveling along,
singing a song,
side by side.
Last photo of the missing Ibanez. Mike playing it in Florida.
PS. Anthony, if by some chance you are reading this. Don’t worry about the guitar. Trust me, in the grand scheme of things, I’d rather lose 1000 guitars than lose your friendship. It’s just a thang, so ain’t no thang. Somewhere out there some kid is playing it and dreaming of becoming a real guitar hero. Maybe this would be the last thing he stole and the world would be better.
Today I thank:
Wonderwoman,
Anthony,
Joyce,
Momo,
Reefkey
