GONE
2005/05/31
the needle and the damage done
The needle and the damage done
Raise your hand if you like Neil Young! My first classic rock album that I purchased, not collected. Yes, I went to Jerry’s Records and bought the “Decade”. I’m listening to Album III side Five (yep, vinyl baby – cant beat the sound) first song Needle. I went there for this record and this record alone (never happens that way with me)! I bought other artists, point is, I went for Neil FIRST!
The needle…
..was our shared view; the room lacked a couch, something we always check for. Anyways, we found tranquility from a clear view of the city and its monument. At night, it look extraordinary; shadowy. I like the night; it’s dark, ominous, mysterious – different. In the daylight, true beauty and wonder shine through with the rays from the sun. I can see clearly; night or day. What do I prefer, both. I need that type of balance with my view(s). It was great to see the dark and the light transitions of Toronto; the good and bad.
Fluid, clean, friendly, hospitable, enticing and diverse – Our trip to Toronto was tremendous – all smiles, all easy that’s what its ab00t!
Before we got to Toronto we stopped off at Niagara Falls. I haven’t been there since I think 2, maybe 3. When you’re a kid EVERYTHING looks bigger – the falls are a small piece of Gaia, they’re HUGE! The awesome power and force of nature can put you in check; it can also make you think and dwell. I need to see more of nature and its almighty forces damnit! I can tell you that I FELT the water, the current, changing and pushing and gathering speed towards the edge. Funny thing is the water doesn’t stop once it reaches the edge. It goes over the edge and continues its journey downstream for other eyes to enjoy and other souls to enlighten.
Now I’m hungy…
Dinner was a indecisive barrage of taste buds all wanting some satisfaction – which do you appease first! I will say that we struggled to find a decent place for dinner, nothing chain ya know? We ended up at a tiny place that had bustle, beer and warmth! Not too much to ask…Hell, I didn’t see or enter an establishment that didn’t have dank beer. I didn’t get too drunk, I wanted to. I can’t get drunk / drink alone, not fun and not cool. I’m not an alcoholic, I’m a drunk. Alcoholics go to meetings ;-) – Good beer, good food, good times…
Early morning exercise anyone?
In the day, walking around the city was a pleasant experience. Mafioso heads nodding, natty dread kids moving about, the sun shining, laughing about the “ING Hotel” (you can do your taxes, balance your portfolio AND enjoying a nice sleep in a decent room!) – hahahahahahahhahahahha - Seriously though, it was another great weekend, how many more will there be? Maybe the weather will break, the clouds will move and we’ll be able to enjoy these moments without qualm. Luckily, the weather constantly improved. We were lucky!
The damage done…
…anyone who spends time with me in a car and lives to tell about it - haha! First pumping, chain smoking (tobacco), swearing, singing (yes, I cant sing), my emotional music moments, the lean, hand motions, my OCD moments and whipping! I’m sure I haven’t hit on every detail regarding my funny behavior in a car on a road trip. I’d give you a lot of props for sticking through the trip, not being sick of me, not leaving me stranded and alone! Trust me, I can be a bit “much” in a car ride AND in real life (that’s another blog entry)! Plus there isn’t much escape from me on a road trip, besides sleep! Sometimes I fall asleep when I’m tired or sick, not sick of people. What about you? Honestly it was a great trip, I relished every moment of it - the conversations, the views, the music, the silence, being slightly off course, laughter and jokes – what a good roatrip is about - there weren’t any damaging things done, just quality moments and memories.
Next track is Tonight’s The Night
This was the first trip for me since 03, back in the JJ “daze”. I thought about my past shit for awhile but realized it wasn’t necessary. Hell, it wasn’t needed. I’m here to build upon my experiences, grow. I realize the differences between now and then. I’m making new thoughts, memories, and enjoying quality time in the process.
Now I feel good, relaxed and more to ponder (good thoughts). I know that I missed being on the road, being lost and sometimes getting lost – wanderlust.
I want more…
I’m planning another trip, this one to Chicago for the Wire NextFest2005.
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.06/nextfest.html?tw=wn_tophead_2
It’s all about technology – people changing technology! I know technology changes people but we, the people create this technology from our ideas of dreams. I’m saying, it’s not like we created “technology”, we stumbled upon the word/action. We see objects and use observations from our surroundings (minimalist environment stuff, bare) to benefit us, people. We dream up and act out our ideas using technology (plus a slew of other things). We use a lot of things in society to change us. We change our environments with what we have; this process changes us. Each time we better (from speaking “generally” to using an aspect of society) ourselves we change ourselves either using technology or something else. One of the many reasons I like technology – another topic I could banter about endlessly.
Next Track is Tired Eyes
Trust me, my eyes are tired. I used to be hardcore, what is up with me? It’s 11 something and I’m ready to sleep (I’m too lazy to look at the right hand side to see my clock). I’m surprised I made it up this late. I knew the Shield would be but I’m fucking amazed I’m typing and that my eyes are still open (slightly). Blah blah blah, that felt good. Sometimes I should shut my mouth (or stop typing in this case). I wish I had someone here to turn off my record player when side 5 ends. I wish I drank that beer early today; too busy being “uber productive” even after I got off of work. Ohh, I forgot to mention; this banter should cover the stories of the pictures I posted today. Time to be asleep and have fruitful thoughts.
peace
Raise your hand if you like Neil Young! My first classic rock album that I purchased, not collected. Yes, I went to Jerry’s Records and bought the “Decade”. I’m listening to Album III side Five (yep, vinyl baby – cant beat the sound) first song Needle. I went there for this record and this record alone (never happens that way with me)! I bought other artists, point is, I went for Neil FIRST!
The needle…
..was our shared view; the room lacked a couch, something we always check for. Anyways, we found tranquility from a clear view of the city and its monument. At night, it look extraordinary; shadowy. I like the night; it’s dark, ominous, mysterious – different. In the daylight, true beauty and wonder shine through with the rays from the sun. I can see clearly; night or day. What do I prefer, both. I need that type of balance with my view(s). It was great to see the dark and the light transitions of Toronto; the good and bad.
Fluid, clean, friendly, hospitable, enticing and diverse – Our trip to Toronto was tremendous – all smiles, all easy that’s what its ab00t!
Before we got to Toronto we stopped off at Niagara Falls. I haven’t been there since I think 2, maybe 3. When you’re a kid EVERYTHING looks bigger – the falls are a small piece of Gaia, they’re HUGE! The awesome power and force of nature can put you in check; it can also make you think and dwell. I need to see more of nature and its almighty forces damnit! I can tell you that I FELT the water, the current, changing and pushing and gathering speed towards the edge. Funny thing is the water doesn’t stop once it reaches the edge. It goes over the edge and continues its journey downstream for other eyes to enjoy and other souls to enlighten.
Now I’m hungy…
Dinner was a indecisive barrage of taste buds all wanting some satisfaction – which do you appease first! I will say that we struggled to find a decent place for dinner, nothing chain ya know? We ended up at a tiny place that had bustle, beer and warmth! Not too much to ask…Hell, I didn’t see or enter an establishment that didn’t have dank beer. I didn’t get too drunk, I wanted to. I can’t get drunk / drink alone, not fun and not cool. I’m not an alcoholic, I’m a drunk. Alcoholics go to meetings ;-) – Good beer, good food, good times…
Early morning exercise anyone?
In the day, walking around the city was a pleasant experience. Mafioso heads nodding, natty dread kids moving about, the sun shining, laughing about the “ING Hotel” (you can do your taxes, balance your portfolio AND enjoying a nice sleep in a decent room!) – hahahahahahahhahahahha - Seriously though, it was another great weekend, how many more will there be? Maybe the weather will break, the clouds will move and we’ll be able to enjoy these moments without qualm. Luckily, the weather constantly improved. We were lucky!
The damage done…
…anyone who spends time with me in a car and lives to tell about it - haha! First pumping, chain smoking (tobacco), swearing, singing (yes, I cant sing), my emotional music moments, the lean, hand motions, my OCD moments and whipping! I’m sure I haven’t hit on every detail regarding my funny behavior in a car on a road trip. I’d give you a lot of props for sticking through the trip, not being sick of me, not leaving me stranded and alone! Trust me, I can be a bit “much” in a car ride AND in real life (that’s another blog entry)! Plus there isn’t much escape from me on a road trip, besides sleep! Sometimes I fall asleep when I’m tired or sick, not sick of people. What about you? Honestly it was a great trip, I relished every moment of it - the conversations, the views, the music, the silence, being slightly off course, laughter and jokes – what a good roatrip is about - there weren’t any damaging things done, just quality moments and memories.
Next track is Tonight’s The Night
This was the first trip for me since 03, back in the JJ “daze”. I thought about my past shit for awhile but realized it wasn’t necessary. Hell, it wasn’t needed. I’m here to build upon my experiences, grow. I realize the differences between now and then. I’m making new thoughts, memories, and enjoying quality time in the process.
Now I feel good, relaxed and more to ponder (good thoughts). I know that I missed being on the road, being lost and sometimes getting lost – wanderlust.
I want more…
I’m planning another trip, this one to Chicago for the Wire NextFest2005.
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.06/nextfest.html?tw=wn_tophead_2
It’s all about technology – people changing technology! I know technology changes people but we, the people create this technology from our ideas of dreams. I’m saying, it’s not like we created “technology”, we stumbled upon the word/action. We see objects and use observations from our surroundings (minimalist environment stuff, bare) to benefit us, people. We dream up and act out our ideas using technology (plus a slew of other things). We use a lot of things in society to change us. We change our environments with what we have; this process changes us. Each time we better (from speaking “generally” to using an aspect of society) ourselves we change ourselves either using technology or something else. One of the many reasons I like technology – another topic I could banter about endlessly.
Next Track is Tired Eyes
Trust me, my eyes are tired. I used to be hardcore, what is up with me? It’s 11 something and I’m ready to sleep (I’m too lazy to look at the right hand side to see my clock). I’m surprised I made it up this late. I knew the Shield would be but I’m fucking amazed I’m typing and that my eyes are still open (slightly). Blah blah blah, that felt good. Sometimes I should shut my mouth (or stop typing in this case). I wish I had someone here to turn off my record player when side 5 ends. I wish I drank that beer early today; too busy being “uber productive” even after I got off of work. Ohh, I forgot to mention; this banter should cover the stories of the pictures I posted today. Time to be asleep and have fruitful thoughts.
peace
posted by Not Jon # 5/31/2005 10:27:00 PM 
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