My Song of the Day

Portugal. The Man - Smile  

Sky Layers

sky layers and other scribblings.

Wilco

Listening to Wilco.  Cooking jasmine rice and sautéed veggies. Thinking of Jenny and Avani and Blue Moon beers. 

Skinny Jeans

The days for tight denim, layers, and rain coats is on the way. Until then I'm going to wear these jeans fall off my legs.

Today

With the exception of 5 hours of coffee making; Smoggie Catt and I haven't done anything today. A lot of laying around and sleeping but it's felt good.  

It's nice to go go go but it's also nice to mellow.  

But now I need groceries and that debit card I left at the bar on Friday or Saturday still needs retrieving.  

The Kills - Black Balloon

I heard this song for the first time today. It's been buzzing in my head box every since. I like everything about it.

Faerie House

Amongst the adventuring of floating down rivers and camping over the weekend I found this little faerie house in the woods. The roof was caving in but Jackie Jones and I did some quick construction.

I specifically enjoy the walkway up to the house. We didn't see any faeries though. I think it was too early in the day.  

Excursion

We went in search of somewhere. We found somewhere else. We wandered into Smallville USA in Southern Washington. I don't recall the name of the town. The water was colder than I expected; but after a waddling around it felt decent.

The rocks were slippery and slimy, the little fish and tadpoles didn't fear a thing, and the kids were "hunting" out crawfish. There was the most gorgeous view of Mt Hood; but all I could muster was this mediocre photograph. 

All just a blink from Portland on this sunny, summer day.  

Hi Internet; My Weekend and Such

• I floated down a river for 7 hours
• I wrecked a raft at some point, got some cool adventure scratches, lost a shoe
• I floated some more and some more
• jumped from a big tree into the water below
• Camped out
• Slept by a campfire
• went hiking multiple times at Lower McCleay Park
• Started many art projects around my house; even completed a few
• Talked to many people, learned many a thoughts, letting them simmer

 I don't have any photos, but I'm living so hard and it feels so good. 

I am in love where I am and what I know. Stuff is happening.

Life is right; It don't always makes sense, but that's what makes it fun. 

Head Thought

I wish that people could thought as much as they speaked.  If you get what I saying then you understand my reservation to speakings and inclination to hiking.

In Other Words

In other words I see no reason to "return to reality" ever again. 

Last Day And A Half... 2 Days?

Life is but a dream. So dream big. That's all I got. More soon. Not now.  

Red E Cafe

I went on a bike ride just a little bit ago.

I biked up Mississippi Avenue. I have to admit it looks a lot better on a bike than it does walking down the sidewalks.  

Along the way I ran into my old neighborhood coffee shop; Red E. I know there are many more coffee shops I need to try in Portland but this one is my favorite thus far. It just FEELS right. 

It feels like I want my common area of my home to feel. It's simplicity of wood furniture and wood floors are key to the atmosphere I think.

But the baristas... they're all so unique; subtle enough but easily remembered. It never feels stressful in there. I've seen the cafe full of people and it never feels like they are working. Don't get me wrong they're on point, but their isn't the sense of anxiety that you get at some coffee establishments. 

Justin Timberlake-Tunnel Vision

I didn't realize Justin Timberlake had put out a music video for "Tunnel Vision". It will definitely keep you entertained; between beautiful girls, cool visuals, and Justin's smooth dance moves it's a 7 solid minutes of eye candy.

Damn man; JT hasn't stopped swinging since he came out of hiding. Anxious to hear the second part of 20/20 Experience. 

Sleep Schedule

I've recently began opening at work again. Something I did all the time in Gainesville, but it wasn't until recently I lived close enough for that to be a reality in Portland. But the new re-found position feels great. 

All of this means I have to be at work at 4:30am, so I get up at 4-4:10am at latest; it's twenty minute walk or 7 minute bike ride.

It's a little hard to get up at times, but I love seeing the city just before it wakes up, and the temperature and low energy in the air is just lovely. This morning I saw the mood still shining bright on my way into the job place.

With this new schedule it seems like my sleep schedule has been 1-4am and 1-4 or 5pm. That's two separate 3-4 sleepings at best. It's weird, but it works and it's becoming a pattern really quick. I'm trying to convince my body it doesn't need such a long sleeping in the afternoon part, but it just depends how long the opening shift is. 8 hour shifts definitely mean longer naps. 

It's Been A Someday Monday

"Somedays you just don't feel like doing nothing." -Alfred Bubblecrown

August Goals

1. Hike to the to top of Mt. Hood
2. Camp 2 nights and explore Crater Lake (Wizard Island) 

PDX Pop Now

I went to PDX Pop Now yesterday afternoon. It's a 3 day, all local, all ages, free festival of sorts. Where anyone can come and listen to bands play on one of two stages. All kinds of music. All kinds of people. Definitely a cool experience; really chill atmosphere only a few blocks from the Eastbank Esplanade.  

If you ever have the opportunity to see the band: Orquestra Pacifico Tropical don't pass them up.

New Jeans and Sleep

1. Sleep when your body tells you. Rest when you can. 
2. I like my new jeans, but after wearing the pair with holes in the knees for so I think my knees feel kind of claustrophobic. 

Today Stuff

Today:

1. Saw an art I'd like on my wall.
2. Bought new jeans. Including a blue pair. First blues in at least 8 years. I felt a little more American just trying them on. 
3. Martha and I filmed a new episode of A.B. TV.
4. Took time to admire the beautiful Portland skyline.
5. Also I got a new hat
6. And gave that cute girl a lucky penny,