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November 15, 2009 - Sunday 

Currently on repeat (and midly obsessed but inspired by...)

Charlie Mars - Like a Bird, Like a Plane

I am feeling it tonight.

Sometimes...my life, i feel, goes spinning out of control, like a movie..like a a 3rd world language im just along for the ride..trying to interpret.

I want to say I have been uninspired.

Dear Spring & Summmer,

Youre so warm and cuddly, you unfold, like an easy romance, where I cant do anything but let go and just live in your uncanny, hysterical, presence. I am amused by your ever, on going antics...Taking notes, doing all those things I constantly say to myself, “oh me..not me ever’.

But I do, I am a good sport, and i participate.

And now the nights have turned golden, burnt to a crisp.

I am yours...All those thoughts, and feelings..

I am deeply in love with you..all of you, and all of your secret, non-spoken plans.

Perhaps its why, this album has spoken to me so much...

I am seriously, in love with this Charlie Mars record...

It makes me want to fall in love, it makes me want to write about everythg I know. It stands before me, and asks...’so what are you so afraid of...and why dont you just write about it?”

I leave the sliding glass door open, embracing the cold...

The changing of seasons...

Tristan, what are you thinking? Where have you been?

Where are you goin? And please, please, tell us why? how? and what?

I am so overly infatuated with my friends, their loves, my life, my loves, the candles, the flames, the new dynamics...all of it.

I wonder when other people, write from this place...I write from that place,. When others can love this way, why my love floats that way.

Its seasons baby, its the way of the months, the cycle of the universe...

I am soooo in love with it all.

I cant even get it all out. Type fast enough, write long enough, cursive slurs and so i change my style, the handwriting, the thought process, I keep changing, I want to experience it all. I try to re-focus. So i can process it fully, so I can embrace it wholy.

If i could only stop, to take a breath.

But I dont want to miss it, I dont want to to loose it.

So I chase it, and I run after it...and I study it. Asking questions.

I am realizing, when i think i dont, that I have everything around everything that I need. I just need to stop acting so greedy.

Its all there, and this begins my friend, the crazy process of writing a record, my next piece, my next chapter...

I am more aware of it than ever..and that scares the shit out of me.

But Im upside down, and Im having the time of my life, so lts gotta be all good....right?

Tp

6:55 AM 
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November 10, 2009 - Tuesday 
Hi Everyone!!!!

Hope this finds you well!

Over the past year, I have taken time off to travel, live, experience, grow, think, take notes, thrive, breath, laugh, sing, love, hug and everything in between!

I've had an amazing time. Nourishing the self, following my path and uncovering the spirit that lives inside me.
I've made many great friends, shared sunsets over smiles, and have been turned on to so many different ways of life.
I feel like I am overflowing with love.

My travels have taken me everywhere from Bali to Burning man, England, Costa Rica, San Francisco, Yosemite, New York, Portugal.


I feel very fortunate that I was able to take so much time off. Taking a step away from the music, the business, the touring, etc..really allowed me to break out of the cycle of what my life has been like for the past 5 years...It also allowed me to get out of San Diego and see some other places, and actually get to explore and become parts of the communities, as opposed to just passing through while on tour.

When I returned home, I felt the same nervousness, excitement and feelings of anticipation as I did when I first set out on this mission :) (Nearly 10 years ago!!)
Once again, I am in love with music. I am so in love with what I do. Im not even sure how I got here, but Im glad I did. There is nothing more rewarding that doing what you love, and loving what you do.

My little sabbatical has come to an end, and I am now gearing up to start working on the next album, but before I do that, I wanted to give thanks. Im so grateful for where I am at right now. I wanted to share the love, my excitement and bring all my friends, family and our community together for a little holiday show :)

I will be playing at the Belly Up Tavern on Monday, December 14th, 2009 - 8pm
Tickets are on-sale now!
For more info, please visit: http://www.bellyup.com

I wouldn't be here without any of you. You have all contributed to this journey, and for that I am super blessed.

Thank you always for your continued support.

Hope to see you there!!!

Coming, going, always learning. All in love, love in all -

Tristan


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October 31, 2009 - Saturday 
Greetings from Costa Rica...

The most amazing surf trip of my life to date...

The waves haven't even gotten 'great' yet and they are still amazingly good and so much fun! 

The water is a buttery 80 degrees, the crowd is minimal...does you and the 2 people you came with count as a crowd? 

This town is quaint, the fish is fresh, the locals are friendly, the rain echo's like a pathway through the lush green jungle. 

Im totally at peace here. Its absolutely perfect. 

Our plan is to surf early tomorrow, and not party too hard tonight. 
We figured the locals and kids will be passed out and hungover, so if we get out there early enough, we can beat the Sunday crowd (of 6 people..hehe) and surf just the 3 of us. 

Who knows though... a couple beers and you never know where the night may lead, it is a full moon tonight!! 

Feeling super blessed for this vacation, this is my last trip and once I return, Im gonna get crackin on new songs and start the process for my next record. Im really looking forward to it. All the new songs that are on their way, the excitement of making another record, and my favorite part of the whole bit...coming to a town near you, to play some tunes!! 

Im feeling better than ever about it all :) Thanks always for your love and support, I wouldn't be here without you guys! 

Love to you all, have a safe and Happy Halloween!!!!! 

XO 

Tp
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October 9, 2009 - Friday 


Good morning from my dining room table.
I am sitting here, listening to some dub step, writing this new entry as I enjoy some cinnamon Puffins with hemp milk, and a freshly french pressed pot of Peets Coffee: Major Dickinson blend.
Lately, I have been getting a little sad, waking up to clear skies and all...I am really looking forward to Fall.

However, I did wake up yesterday morning to breathtaking blue skies, warm water and smooth seas. And it was well worth it. 4 friends and I all went surfing, along with one of my favorite gal pals Anya Marina. She had only been surfing once before and as she put it, ‘To be completely honest, I am terrified’. She was such a natural though, and at one point, just paddled all the way out to us, and was doing her Missy Elliot dance moves as she wobbled back and forth, while straddling her blue foam board.

It was pretty amazing to see our circle come round full. I am happy to report that Anya is now addicted to surfing and said something to me like, ‘Now I know why you do that every morning, and why you don't wear make up ..and why you never worry about anything..’ Its true..Surfing is a real blessing. I would like to especially acknowledge and thank it today. Its brought together many people in my life, and brought about a lot of joy. I've witnessed it strengthen relationships, it nearly saved my parents marriage and our whole family for that matter. I've witnessed it turn the worst of frowns upside down. I've watched it unite a community and celebrate the loved ones who have since passed. I also feel blessed to have been practically raised in the ocean, I've lived within walking distance of it since I was born. Im not sure I could ever live anywhere too far from it.

With that being said, no matter how close or how far away you live from the ocean, it is affected by us all. My family has been an active member and participant in the Surfrider Foundation since as far back as I can remember. When I started playing music, I was able to get even more involved; I donated a track I did with Dave Quicks to the ‘Music for other Mother Oceans CD’ and this past year I did a whole bunch of beach cleanups around the country...from the beaches of Montauk in New York, to Lady Bird lake in Austin, Texas and onto Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Picking up trash and raising awareness everywhere we went. Our oceans, lakes and waterways are becoming so polluted these day, and its up to us to turn it around. I cant even believe how many cigarette butts I saw at some of the beaches, and to be honest, I cant even imagine why anyone would have the desire to smoke on a beach in the first place...but if the beach inspires you to light up, HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTT! Something I noticed when I was England; there are a lot of smokers, but everyone holds on to their butts, they even have these nifty little containers they put them in...especially in the beach communities I visited. No one litters, its highly shunned upon, its not cool. Littering in general is not cool, so put your shizzy in the trash can already. So much of our litter, even yours- beautiful person that lives in the middle of the country, ends up on people like me's local beaches. So put it in the trash, put in the recycle or throw it in a compost bin.

Today celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Surfrider Foundation, and I want to congratulate them on 25 solid years, raising awareness to people all over the world, from the older generation to the kids who are the future of tomorrow. What started as a small group of dedicated surfers in Malibu, has now turned into over 50,000 people and 80 chapters worldwide. If you want to learn more on how to get involved you can visit; http://www.surfrider.org/

Like I said it doesn't matter if you live near or far, we can all help to make our oceans, lakes and waterways a little bit more clean and sparkly. Raising awareness has never been so easy.

Last but not least, I will leave you with some tips that you can practice everyday:

* Pick up after your pet, no one likes a floating turd in the line up!
*Conserve water, like say; when your brushing your teeth, turn the water off!
*Dispose of your motor oil properly, don't pour it down a street drain or sewer of any kind! And if your car leaks fix it! Come first rain of the season, all that leaky oil finds its way off the street and into the ocean!
*Pick up your trash and everyone else's when you leave the beach!
I am always stuffing everything from candy bar wrappers to balloon strings in my wetsuit while surfing, and picking up litter as I leave the beach.

It doesn't take a lot and a little goes a long way! By remembering to do a couple of those things each day, you can help make a huge difference...

Congrats to the Surfrider Foundation on 25 years of awesomeness!

See you tonight at the Gala!!!

Tristan


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September 14, 2009 - Monday 
Just wanted to let you all know, that I do get the messages you send, and I do read them...However I have been so on the go lately, its hard for me to sit still and take the time to respond (In a focused way, not a rushing to get you some kind of quick response way..that would be lame!) ...Please know that I do read them, and I WILL get back to you here in a just a little bit :) 

Much love to you, hope you are out there en route on your journey, taking it all in, letting go and finding your good path - 

 
Big hugs and be in touch soon :) 

Im off to SF - Road Trip!!! 

Tristan

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September 13, 2009 - Sunday 
hellooo!!!

greetings from my dining room table...


how goes it my friends..
i am finally having a night to myself...
it feels really nice to slow down in this crazy time in my life...

i have been on quite a whirlwind adventure for the past couple months..
and now reflecting on it all.

i dont even know where to begin, but i want to write and this is the moment that i am taking advantage...

lets see.. so i have just returned from burning man, which was by far one of the most amazing weeks of my life...

i cant really explain it, and from what i gather, no one can quite capture the experience in words, if you want to learn more about the basics of burning man you can go to the web site and read about it here:http://www.burningman.com/whatisburningman/



the best way i have been able to describe it is this:
you buy a ticket, and in exchange someone hands you a pass and says something like this, ‘here's a hall pass, go rock out. be whoever you want. do whatever you want. express yourself in the way you have only imagined in your wildest dreams. dress however. think whatever. say it all. do it all. The more you dig into your soul and represent, the louder the crowd will scream. The community will root you on. Cheers you. High five you. Embrace you. Break you. Love you. Surround you. Fill you up with nothing but love and light....it truly was amazing....


My brother has been going for the past 7 years, he swears by it...i always thought, for some reason i wasn't that kind of person. I dont run around naked. I dont do drugs. I dont like ravers. I dont dance. Im just not one one of those people that can tune out and depart to an alternate dimension of the universe. Well....turns out....I am. I am all of those things and more...


Im beginning to wonder if maybe we all are, do we all have it in us? To just let go? Detach from our safety shoot? Jump? And not be afraid to be ok with not knowing where we might land?
Its amazing, as i was writing this, my french neighbor of 4 years stopped by and talked my ear off about Morocco and how i must go there. Im starting to realize that if you just open all the windows and doors in your house, you will find yourself on the path to the most unbelievable opportunities :)


So alas, Burning Man was quite an experience to the future and back. Things that are amazing, that might happen twice a year here, those things of coincidence, where you are like, ‘No shit!!@ did that just happen?’ Those things happen like 17 times in an hour on the playa...


...its just ridiculous...

Ya know, back in November I took a bit of time off. I got so burnt out. Radio stations, politics, research, programing, markets, this and that, all this old school way of shit that runs the music biz. Though i know being apart of it is only for my benefit, i craved something more. And the problem (or instinct that i am thankful for)with me, is that when that shit hits me, when my inner voice says ‘check please!’ I gotta go. See ya! Adios.

I go, and if i cant explain it to all those around me that dont make sense of any of it, still... i gotta go. I know we all have those feelings, we get em and we follow them. Well we do if we feel safe to do so, but sometimes our boundaries, jobs, social networks, life...keeps us from exploring our inner most deepest urges...but now i know, you just have to go, and dive into the deep end.

I am feeling so blessed right now, so full of love...so inspired..maybe not so much in music and in song, and in creating those 2 things. But I am ecstatic. I know its for a reason, even if dont know what that reason is. I feel like I have been everywhere this summer! Bali, England, Portugal, Vacation, Surfing, Touring...and... Burning Man..and I have a yoga/surf retreat to be had in late October...Holy Crap...I mean what is going on here...I feel so blessed..and it seems like i'm slacking, but these things keep coming to me. I'm seizing the moment, while the moment is up for grabs!



I also have a record on the way..and its gonna be dope! If i can channel all the love and happiness and amazing open mindedness that im feeling into that next record, i cant even hesitate to worry :)

I just want to say, and emphasize on that fact that, this world is so amazing, so beautiful, meant to be explored. So vast, wide and lovely, exploring is the only thing to do. And i have done it, with hardly spending any money, keeping it simple along the way...and I know that you can do it too...So if you are feeling like you just need something bigger, beyond your world, your everyday and yourself, get out there and go.

You will thank yourself for the rest of your life...

Now is the time, now is present, love is the moment, open is the future...

My love to you all....

From the dust I play in, to the home I park my spaceship in. From the shores of Cornwall, to the streets of London. From the faces that are familiar, to the faces that I meet on an open street. From the eyes of the readers, to the passerbyers on their way...

I’ll see you in orbit :)
Hugs and much love,

Tristan

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August 13, 2009 - Thursday 
Had a really strange dream that I had a baby....
Weird thing was, in my dream, I didn't even remember delivering the baby.
But next thing I knew I had one, and she looked just like me when i was a baby.
And she even inherited my crooked pinkies!
I just remember, in my dream, I had no baby things, so we had to go to Target, or something of that nature.
I was stocking up on diapers and baby bjorns and things of that nature.
I remember in my dream, they had bio-degradable baby accessories, so I was pretty psyched about that.
I also remember in my dream, it was a lot of work. It was about a full day in the life of having a baby, day one.
Except in my dream my baby was already acting about how a 5 months old would.
Also, I didn't even breast feed, or change any diapers in my dream, and I left the baby in the car seat with the dog and my cousin for about 4 hours. 
So def didn't not get the full taste of having a real kid, in my dream. 

Aren't dreams the strangest things ever? 
The last dream I had, that i remember, I was dreaming, in my dream. 
It was a trip.

Other than having strange dreams, I've been having amazing times in England. 
Its been an absolute delight. 
From the Boardmasters out near Newquay and getting to surf.
Then heading to Falmouth, playing right on the water and meeting the most insane group of new friends, that reminded me of my crazy friends back home. 
Then off to St. Agnes, for a killer show at the Taphouse, complete with a spread of some of the most delicious food I've ever seen, hospitality like we were royalty, and a show that went off better than the best christmas party you ever went to.
We left the sea, and headed for the sea. 
London calling....
The show at Cargo, opening for Devotchka, was great. Kind of a trip to get out of the little funky small rooms and into a real venue, but great nonetheless...
Then last night we played at Water Rats, tons of people showed up. My only wish was that we didn't play so early and that we got to play for longer!
I've met a ton of wonderful people on my travels, so many stoked fans. The songs are sounding alive, the vibe is good. And I got Matty D and Freddie with me, holding down the rhythm section like you wouldn't believe. 

Its feeling really good to play some music again, 
We are taking this train to Portugal.
Portugal!! Are you kidding me, I cant believe this is my life sometimes! 
Its just ridiculous!

Thanks for all the love and support, while we are on our journey. 
Couldn't do it without you guys :) 
Hope you are having the time of your life, as are we...


Much love and till next time,

Tristan
xxx





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August 8, 2009 - Saturday 
Ahh...When in Roam 8.8.09

I arrived early yesterday morning, everything went pretty smooth.
Customs, Baggage claim..all easy breezy.
I set up shop at the Costa, enjoyed a soy cappuccino, and awaited my pickup. 
About a 1/2 hour later, we were all in the van;  Matty, Adrian (our tour manager) and I. 
To Exeter we go...Exeter is about halfway in between London Heathrow and Newquay. 
The traffic was horrendous. What should have taken us maybe 3-4 hours, took us more like 6. 
Try that after a long ass flight. 
I slept most of the way, which normally goes against my travel routine. 
Sleeping in the day time, usually means more jet-lag. But I was bored. And tired. 
We finally arrived around 5:30. And all of us were ready for a beverage. 

We set off on foot to go explore the town, find a pub of some kind, and food of some sort. 

I've never tried the Vegan thing in England, I suspected it wouldn't be easy. 
It wasn't been too bad; Mushroom Fajitas anyone? 

And why does the beer taste better hear? Extra cold anyone? 
And how I love Pimms. I had my first Pimm cup in NYC last summer.
I also love my rolly cigarettes. 
Im normally not a smoker, but Matty calls me a cheat. 
There is something therapeutic about rolling your own smokes. 
When in Roam i like to say. 
*Roam, not Rome, even though I know its originally Rome ;)

So far England is showing up quite nicely. 
The weather has been beautiful. 
While its a steamy 80 at home, its a nice 66 here.
We are almost to Newquay, its mostly sunny, with wispy clouds here and there.
Today we play the Boardmasters Festival. 
Freddy our drummer is trailing behind. 
I hope the traffic isnt too terrible for him! 
He fly a day later, due to a SOLD-OUT show with Greg Laswell last night at the Troubadour! 
If you havent seen Greg live, you owe it to yourself. Hes an amazing songwriter, and has been known to banter on and on during shows. 
Congrats on the SOLD OUT show Lassy! 
Well deserved :) 

We just pulled up and I see the ocean, and people surfing. 
My peeps! Ahh yes, we have arrived. 
Im gonna go roam around. 
Until next time :) 

Do what you love, love what you do, and give someone a hug today, just for the heck of it. 

-Tristan
 
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August 6, 2009 - Thursday 

A couple weeks ago my good friend Halloran, from FM 94.9, called me up to come have breakfast with him and an old friend in La Jolla. I had nothing better to do, so I headed down for some food and convo. What I didnt know, was that Will Ferrell was also having breakfast at the same spot. I parked a couple blocks away, and was walking towards the cafe, when I noticed a guy in front of me with a couple kids. I did a double take when I realized who it was. ‘I gotta have more cowbell!’. 

*Note: I dont know if anyone ever noticed, where it lists the musician credits on ‘Hello..x’  Next to my name it reads: Lead Vocals, Guitar and Cowbell. My label had sent me the text, pre printing, to be approved. I took it upon myself to add that one in there. No one from the label noticed it, and for the record, there is no cowbell on the record. At least I dont think there is...that Karl Brazil is a sneaky little man of mystery. 

Back to the story. So while at breakfast, my friend Hal kept saying, ‘You gotta go talk to Will Ferrell, get a photo!’ (I had my new G10 too). I really hate being that girl, bothering someone on a nice normal day...but then I thought, what the heck!? What have I got to loose!? Its freaking Will Farrell. The funniest man on earth! So I casually walked over to him, introduced myself, and shot the shit. He was very nice. I asked for a photo, he said he normally would but doesnt when his kids are around. Totally understandable. I told him he was awesome, AWESOME! That I was a big fan, and that I had just downloaded the show “Eastbound & Down’ , which he is an executive producer on. In all honestly, I had only watched one episode at that point, but it was really funny. 

Well, now on the plane to DC, I have watched the next 4 episodes of Season One. It’s one of the funniest, most entertaining series I’ve seen in a long time. Its like Anchorman, but funnier, dirtier, over the top, amazing. I love how the charachters stutter, grammatically incorrect left and right, Kenny Powers, the mullet, the MGD. Wow. If you havent checked it out, and you love Will Farrell, you should. He even makes a cameo. 

..........fast forward. 

I am now on the flight from DC to London. Happily upgraded, and having a nice glass of a lovely Argentinian 2007 Malbec. Listening to the lovely Zee Avi. I am currently, since last night, obsessed with her song ‘Monte’. Its absoulutely breathtaking. It sometimes amazes me, how a song I’ve heard ‘in passing’ a thousand times, suddenly hits me right where it counts. Its on repeat. Im deep in it. I love when this happens. Im putting it on repeat for this whole journal entry. 

So far this trip has been going smoothly. Though, I couldnt find my favorite sports bra this morning. But, if that is the only thing that didnt go my way today, I am ok with that :) My dad took me to the airport(Love Dad), I brought leftovers of grilled tempeh, farmers market local corn on the cob and locally grown sauteed kale with me for lunch. The flight from SD to DC, they let me carry on my guitar, a Gibson 1968 J45 - I dont like to check her, even if she is packed and padded inside a proper flight case. Thank you United. And even after walking 18 miles through the Washington Dulles International airport from one terminal to another, I was greeted with an upgrade to business class :) I even have a special Vegan option coming. 

*Note: My dinner looked like mush, a rice of some sort, with peas and corn in it, but I loved every second if it! I did, for reals. 

Im pretty stoked though. All perks aside. I havent been to England since i recorded Hello..x in ‘07. And I am gonna get to spend some time in Cornwall, which is near the water, which is where I am most happy. I get to see my friend DJ Samo and my other friend Neil Halstead. I brought a wetsuit, we are going surfing :) Ive got Matty D, bass extrodainaire rolling with me, and my friend Freddie, the danish delight, on drums. We had a couple days of really great rehearsals in LA. Laughing, playing songs, laughing,  laughing, laughing, mapping out our plan...***see diagram below that Matty drew up. So techy. It was awesome. We are gonna have so much fun. Im excited to play some music again. Its been awhile.

 



Though this trip is short, 2 weeks total, we will visit the sea (Newquay, St. Agnes, Falmouth), the city (London), Portugal, and back to London to visit all my friends at the studio in Kensaltown. London definitely holds a special place in my heart, its the only place I’ve ever been to that made me forget about wanting to get back to San Diego. 

All in all, this trip is about having fun, doing what we all love, which is playing music. Bringing the music to a new place where its never been, live at least. Meeting new frieds, reuniting with old friends. Walking familiar streets and through parks. Taking the tube (I brought my Oyster Card, heck ya I did!). I feel like Ive accomplished and grown so much since the last time I was here....I have a feeling, I will do a lot of much needed reflecting. Sometimes I feel like there is so much going on at home. I hardly have a minute to myself. I have the most amazing group of friends, and growing by the minute. And while I am truly blessed, there are days in the last couple months, when I stop and think, when is the last time I just stayed in? When is the last time there wasnt something to do? There is always something going on! But I cant complain. Such is my life, and its so much fun. And while im having a hard time trying to figure out what inspires me, so I can write some songs, I have made peace with the fact that this time in my life is all about living, and experiencing. Taking it all in. Gathering, storing, noting. Im ok with that. Always in the back of my mind, I know the next record will come, and it will be great. But until Im feeling it, I cant go there. Id rather it be awesome though and worth the wait, then forced and crappy. Im in no rush though, Im doing just fine. 

Alrighty, well on that note, Im gonna try to sleep a bit...I will leave you with this...

In the words of Zee Avi, 

‘Lifes too short...let the day take you by the hand...’

I couldnt agree more :) 

Mucho love, 

Tristan






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July 27, 2009 - Monday 

Current mood:  blissful
Category: Blogging
Lately it seems like everything has been last minute, or perfectly accordingly.
A series of events, when left to their own devices, coming together beautifully.
Meant to be, in the moment.
Perfectly present. (as my friend kelly reminds me)
I woke up to a text message from my good pal Megan.
She's been on tour with Snoop Dog, Slightly Stoopid, Stephen Marley and Mickey Avalon for the last week...they played last night in SD and she was supposed to fly out early this AM.
I was bummed I would not get to see her, as I was taking part in a sweet photo shoot for Matuse Westsuits...
But, as fate would have it...her flight got cancelled.
I went and scooped her up at the airport, her first time in SD, we went straight to the beach.
The water is like a bath tub right now, waves are big, people are bronzin..life is beautiful.
I decided on whim, it was about time to make use of that community BBQ and pool in my neighborhood, and throw an impromptu last minute gathering.
I Invited some pals over, and we did just that...
What a beautiful night for a little get together.
SD is in its prime this time of year.
The breeze is calm, the nights are warm, the moon is out, everything a glow.
One thing led to another and somehow I got all fired up on Burning Man,
I bought my ticket tonight and there is no looking back.
Im fully committed.
Someone said to me recently:
We as humans, 'Dwell in the past, we dwell in the future, we make excuses..."
Making excuses is easy, being ruled by the past is pointless and being ruled by the future, useless.
There's no time like the now.
I want to walk on the fine line, I want to be the fine line.
My brother has been a regular attendee of Burning Man for the past many years..
I'm excited to join him, among the many others that flock to the desert, for this week of giving, giving & more giving.
It's gonna be epic.
I realized that I always put off going, perhaps I never had the desire to go, maybe I was scared, intimidated. I thought, 'I am not the type to go run around naked, with tassles on my boobs, with fur, on drugs..' I had this idea of what I thought it was...but its really just that, an idea.
Life is what you make of it. I can assume this experience is gonna be anything I want it to be. And it probably will be. But I feel like I'm settling into a place, where this is no before, there is no after...there is just open arms, open heart, open mind, good intentions and really, you can make your experience in this life, whatever you want it to be. Its all there for the taking. However which way you want it.
Tonight I felt it. I signed up for an amazing experience.
I'm excited to say, that I'm living for the now.
Loving everyone that comes my way.
Stoked to share it with you...
Be fun, come undone.
Tp
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