Pumpkin Carving / Martha Gets A Helmet

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Last night I went to my friend Ellen's house. There were many new faces of very nice people. I sat around a fire a lot.

I really wanted a bonfire for my birthday, but had discontinued the thought because it didn't seem very realistic. Well It wasn't a bonfire but I was more than satisfied with being able to sit by a fire and conversate with good folk while drinking the beer.

Anyway...We carved pumpkins, even roasted seeds alongside the fire.  It was great!

About Martha... She had this idea that she needed a helmet. You know "just  incase a pack of wild unicorns charge through the house". I've never heard of such but Martha, she has her paranoias.

I didn't want her to feel worried when she sits inside the house alone. So we made her a helmet. I must say it fits her very well. It even fit me, but I couldn't see out of it.

I would most definitely be impelled by the wild pack of unicorns IF they somehow saw their way through my house.

I don't think they could get past Smoggie Catt, but Martha doesn't understand Smoggie Catt's magic yet. 

 

My Favorite Trees

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These 4 trees are my favorite trees in all of Portland. I watch them change season to season.

They line the sidewalk by the parking lot beside my place of work. I often sit outside for at least a portion of my breaks and admire them or just from the cash register on those extra rainy days.

From green to red, until all the leaves fall off, and they start over again. First really thin and green then full blown greenery again. It's really quite fascinating. 

And right now they are the most beautiful fall colors. It's so hard to capture how amazing they really are, but I think this is my best attempt.

Stuff and Things

The last few days of weather have been wonderful. Barely reaching the 70's, pleasant breeze, and sunny. Perfect mid day napping weather I must say.  

What's happening these days? I cleaned my house.. mostly. That's a good thing.  

I've been feeling feels that words are falling short of describing. I'm going to start compiling work for a second book in the next few weeks. Mostly I want to get the first one printed before I start sorting through notebooks of old writings again. 

I got new headphones from my aunt and uncle. They are really nice. Really clean and pure sound.  

Also I'm working on getting this clothing line launched. I will have a promo video to explain that process in a little over a week. 

I think I'm finally getting back into my routine since being back from Virginia. It's been a lot of figuring out of things.  

Also I have a couch now. Making my living room a lot more interesting place.

Listening to a lot of Deerhunter and Alt-J lately. 

The leaves in Portland are absolutely amazing. I have opted out of not taking photos a lot of the time and just enjoying their presence.  

Hmmm... I think that is all for now. Enjoy Fall!  

New Jacket

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Today I went shopping for a rain coat with my friend Ellen. Well we didn't find what we were looking for (this time) but I did find a badass jean jacket.

I've been looking for a jean jacket for over a year now. It still had it's price tag of $168 but it was at Ross for only $30 and it's brand new! Yay! 

Now just to work on breaking this thing in so it's not so stiff

I think Ellen might be good luck. Thank you, Ellen, for the shopping date. 

These Days

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These days been going fast. These days are memories that will last.

Got back from Virginia just over a week ago. Been surrounded by all kinds of genuine people every since.

Taking all the necessary steps to get my book published this November.

Getting ready to go to start a new venture with my friend Josh Bermudez.

Went out with my friends Cougan Smith and Paige on Saturday night for drinks. They are just good company no matter what the occasion. Then drunkenly eating Roxy’s at 2am.

Roxy’s is one of just a few 24 hour diners in Portland, Oregon; a lot of personality in this place and good food, too.  A perfect place to kind of try and sober up.

Then Sunday I went to Cathedral Park in St Johns portion of Portland. It’s name is very fitting. The archways of the bridge are huge. From the bridge are good views of Mt Hood and Mt St Helens.

It’s well aged and there are lots of good nooks for escaping to read a book. I even saw not even big enough to walk with a Mohawk!

 And now… now I’m at the airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. I was here just over a week ago flying back from Virginia. This time I’m in transit to Orlando, Florida to see my friends and Portugal. The Man.

Oooooh I finally listened to the newest The Strokes album yesterday. More like listened to it 3 times! So good! That falsetto! What?!? More on that in a later blog; I have a plane to catch. 

I’ve got so many words running in my head to write. It  feels so good to be alive. I feel like I can’t write them fast enough. Just gotta take things one moment at a time.

Florida

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Flying to Orlando, Florida tomorrow night and flying back Wednesday. I can only take so much heat and humidity. 

Get to see some good friends I haven't seen a little while including Avani's new little creature. That should be fun. She's a double mommy now. Man, that's a lot of diapers.  

Then it's Portugal. The Man with Sarah and Jenny the next day.

Thank you for the early birthday gift, Jenny.

Nothing like good music with good people. Excited to see you guys. 

 

Headaches

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I woke up with a headache at about 8:30am, went back to sleep, and up and getting the essentials done but this damn headache isn't going away. I've been drinking coffee, took headache medicines, even ate a warm and wholesome meal.  

Also I've been trying to get into the new Arcade Fire stuff but it still hasn't grabbed me like the last few albums. Am I missing something? 

I love Smoggie Catt so much. She is so funny about Portland weather. She loves running outside but then she runs inside telling me about how cold she has got. I try to tell her that I know. I warned her it would be cold. I guess we all just have to learn things on our own. 

Otherly, outside getting my book published I have another new endeavor my friend Josh Bermudez in Florida have been working on. I've told a few of you people about it, and can't wait to tell of you about it. Hopefully in the next couple weeks I can go live with the idea. 

Enough computer time for the day. I need to wander. 

Focus

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I've got more thoughts than words I'm excited to be off the next couple days with no where to go. Maybe I'll try to do some new writing tomorrow. I have so many things I want to be learning. I can't read fast enough; I need more focus.

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East Coast / West Coast Folks

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I've got so many feelings and not enough words. I've sat here for damn near 20 minutes trying to write an all encompassing words for everyone to understand.

  • I've never felt so at home. I've never felt so blessed. I'm very thankful for what I have back East, but there's some special kind of magic in the Pacific Northwest.

  • There's really some good hearted folks out there. Take time and listen.
  • There's all kinds of interesting creatures and things to be learn.
  • I've slept all day and still feel exhausted.
  • My body wants to stay awake.
  • This night calls for Lonesome's Pizza and Ninja Turtles movies.

Thank you everyone for making this little fox's life great.

LIfe don't always make a lot of sense, and what's the fun if it does? Just get lost in it.

Sometimes you swim. Sometimes you get wet.

While I wait for pizza i will listen to Chopin.