Ren and Stimpy most be the ridiculous thing ever on television. Oh but I love it. I'm sitting at Gina's with the crew and I'm tired as hell. I rode my bike to Davers this morning and then downtown to the mobile skatepark thing. Commercial commercial vert ramp and a closed off skatepark.. lame. Hip-mop mc's excellent. Actually I met this guy at Melanie's birthday party and man he was live on the mic. So I listened to the music for awhile and when they stopped I left. I rode up to the studio and hung out while Graham painted.
Tony showed up and we decided to go street skating. We bombed the hill to downtown hitting up ransom spots until we got the the parking lot below P&G. Nice bank to short wall and a huge hip on the left hand side. Some bikers put down some concrete towards the top of the bank that was a sweet launch ramp. Tony and I carved the banks and headed back up the hill. I chilled at the studio for awhile until I headed home for a shower. Work blah left here.

preogress

self

water

working dimension

chaos exists at every level
and you are just a parallel
experience to everything else
you decide
or you try
to deny
the connection
blinded by the corporation
that's killing your
expression
wiping that grin off
your face
with industry
the American Dream
is corruption
and greed
when 'wants' are sold
as 'needs'
we are the sleeping giants
among dreams
and what you stole from us
will be returned
to the ground
soul-sound
freed from our lips
with joy
to new sky
above no property

Well... I've been working a lot and getting to the studio to work more often now that my bike is complete. I Love it. My legs have been feeling the extra workout and I'm getting everywhere much faster. I was able to assist in the hotshop a couple days ago and that felt really good.
Last night was Melanie's birthday. Graham and I went to her yoga class with her and I participated while Graham played his drum. It was certainly a work out and I even broke a sweat. I enjoyed it and felt my self in a way that I never have before. I've been really busy doing things since the weather has been nice. I'm rarely at my apartment but that's alright. It's so close to everywhere I go that it's a great base. I hope you are well and you are enjoying your existence as much as I do.

ollie off dock

footplant acid-drop

double

nosegrab boneless

ollie

daver

Melanie and I got back from the gorge early today. We took the short hike up to Natural Bridge and sat around for awhile. I took some pictures of her doing yoga poses on top of the bridge that were sweet. We found our camping spot without trouble and ate bread, hummus and strawberries on the cliff. I went to sleep early and woke up around 11 at night. THe woods were a strange sort of quiet that startled me. We enjoyed a fire and woke up cold throughout the night.
When we woke up we packed up the tent and our stuff and drove to a trailhead where some climbers were packing up to leave. We had our lunch and walked a short way up the hillside. THere was poison ivy all over the place and Melanie was worried that it would mess her up. We found this cool overhang and then headed back down. On our way back I got a head-ache and was wanting a ciggarette like crazy.
Tonight we are supposed to eat some indian food with her friend Jo and watch a movie. Graham got a job and tonight we are going to a party at Todd's house. I'm pretty stoked to see everyone and it should be really fun.
LOVE!!!

My bike is in the shop right now and I stopped to see how it was going today. Apparently the front wheel has a tube that's glued to the wheel and is a pain to work on. He offered to order a new wheel and I agreed.
I packed up my bag for the gorge today. Melanie and I are leaving in the morning and we're both really excited. I figured we would head up to Natural Bridge first and hike around before finding a campsite. I have a place picked out that is on top of this ridgeline that ends at a cliff overlooking the valley. I stayed there last year and the view is great.
I've had Melanie's birthday present ordered since last week and it has yet to arrive. I stopped by the shop and the lady was so sorry. She said that she would drop the price for me and that she's going to make someone bring it down today. I'll have to leave work for a few minutes so I can walk down the street and get it.

It's awesome that I have such a relaxed job. I enjoy working at Sitwell's and it's very amusing to see and hear the people that come in. So many regulars always getting the same thing and just hanging out. It's these people that keep us open. THis girl at the counter last night was talking about welding. That was a first. She did know what she was talking about though and that made it more interesting.

There's a small casket on the wall with the words Marie Laveau Voodoo doll. People will sell anything. VooDoo Enterprises New Orleans Louisiana.

I have so much to be thankful for. Thank you every ex-girlfriend for teaching me a lesson. THank you Al for pushing me towards greatness whenever you get the chance. THank you Madison for repulsing me and creating desire for compassion and change. Thank you Mardello family for showing me what family is. THank you Graham for teaching me patience. THank you Clifton Crew for always having a place for me to crash. THank you Gina for being so giving. THank you Nick for being my companion on this and every journey. THank you Melanie for letting me be me and for supporting my choices. THank you Melanie for Loving me just as much as I Love you. THank you Mom for being neutral. THank you sun for bringing me light and thank you ocean for being the blood of this beautiful world.
Most of all... THank you Dad for a million and 17 reasons. THank you for encouraging me to be an individual. THank you for teaching me to ask questions and seek answers. THank you for choosing me over yourself. Thank you for your sacrifices. THank you for your honesty and wisdom. THank you for your Love. Thank you for your joy and sorrow. THank you for listening. THank you for showing me my mistakes and teaching me to learn from them. THank you for being my best friend.