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October

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I’ve been slacking on the blogging again.

Not that there is any short of happenings.

The fall colors in Portland, Oregon are absolutely stunning.

I’ve been recording more tracks in Logic Pro and learning how to adjust volumes accordingly for that format.

Still making coffee at Anna Bannanas four days a week. Painting in between.

Making home more homely.

Practicing making more healthy routines is a constant thing.

My 35th birthday is two days away.

Started reading the Mahabharata again. It was gifted to me by my good friend, Kshitij Kumar some time back and I never got through it the first time so making use of the rainy days and reading it to the end this time.

I’ll share some fall pictures later this evening when I am more focused.

I’ve been hearing a lot of music I have never heard before. Thank you Darci and Amando specifically.

Thank you to everyone for their help and support. Large and small. I am grateful for it all.

-ABC

coffee is good. rock n roll is better.

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i cleaned up a whole lot. deep scrubbing in the kitchen and all. enough so that it smelt like bleach.

it’s been a sunny day. it’s still very chilly but that’s okay.

i had an americano from the rocking frog and sat on the front porch in a sun spot and read more of the Janis Joplin biography that I started last week. Thank you for the coffee Nol!

I started a french press at home. I practiced my restraint. I did not drink the whole thing.

The last time I finished the press I was too hyped up to finish any sensible task.

I got my synth set up and started jamming a little bit. I find it easier to be creative when my space is organized.

I have two shows coming up!

Friday, February 28th, at No Fun Bar

Sunday, March 1st, at Ranger Station

I have some exciting news to share about the upcoming shows and I will do so when I have photos to go along with those words.

I am grateful for opportunities coming up to share my rock n roll songs. I am working to play more than i have ever before this year. I hope you’ll be a part of it.

-ABC

Monday day way

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It’s been a lovely rainy day in Portland, Oregon.

I took a long walk in the rain to get coffee a few hours ago with Neutral Milk Hotel, In The Aeroplane Over The Sea and Pink Floyd, Dark Side of The Moon in my ears. They fit this weather quite well.

I saw my friend Jay Ringer play musics last nite. What an incredible human being. He plays the keys and the trumpet at the same time. I couldn’t focus to film it because I was far too entranced. Keep doing what you do, Jay. It’s incredibly inspiring.

The night sky is on the horizon. I need to clean up my homebase for a little bit.

Goodbye for now internets.

-ABC

tune in / toon out

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there are many narratives

they appear in words overheard

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scriptures

there is a need to wander

and a longing to sit content

a blue pill and a red

metaphor upon metaphor

resistance and escapism

uncertain what it means to be okay

okay to be insane

a madman once told me

the gods are nothing without relief

and magic is nothing without belief

i believed him and found the fifth dimension

unable to reside there and here

leads to me to frustrating situations

to see through people or to see them through

and what it means to be free

it’s a big box

a big sphere

quantum cycles

looking for the source of it all

My First Art Showing

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after many weeks of preparation I am happy to say that I have a handful of my art on display at Vivace, the coffee shop I work at. I'll be putting more up over the upcoming week.

i've never put art on display like this before. It's truly a dream come true and thank magic for that reality. 

normally it's more about the meditaional moment that I share via zzzwalking.com.  

seeing a sketchbook drawing converted to a computer file... 

then converted to a print that is multiple times the size of the original image...

buying them a frame...

giving those moments names...

that's a lot of work, man. but the process was fun and i plan on doing a lot more of it.

Unframed prints will be available via the interweb store soonly.

but hey! If you live in Portland come check it out! 

Be free fellow earthlings!

<3 ABC

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Grey and Rainy

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It's all misty and grey! My favorite weather ever! Yay for soggy shoe season!

I just applied to a coffee shop on the corner of N Greeley and Killingsworth called Blend Coffee. The owner Matt seemed like a pretty chill dude. Mostly it was nice to give a resume in person rather than just send an email. I like the awkward first meetings.

The walls were grey and wood. Really cool ambience and only a few blocks from the Killingsworth Bluffs! One of my favorite sunset spots. Though my roof is still better, but imagine closing up shop and biking a few blocks to watch the sun set.

Well I don't want to get too a head of myself but here's to hoping that works out.

My dad bought me a copy of "Hop on Pop". Other than "There's A Wocket In My Pocket" that's my favorite Dr Seuss book. His drawings are so fun and he was able to just make up gibberish and sell it too! What a rad dude!

Well interwebs I'd love to stay and ramble but I have to scope out more jobs on Craigslist!

I'm also willing to draw for cash if it comes to that.

Be free fellow Earthlings! Be Free!

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Today!

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Things I did in no particular order:

  • I drank coffee. 
  • I woke up and got out of bed before 9am and didn't have work today.
  • Josh and I finalized the order for the first batch of Sleepwalking shirts.
  • I made eggs and yummy toast.
  • My book was officially published and is live on the world wide interwebs.
  • I bought a pair of glittens (glove/mittens). They are made of alpaca wool.
  • i bought marshmallows and stamps amongst other random things.
  • I got a new nose ring. Nothing fancy but it doesn't have the ball thing. Yay!
  • I wandered. I wandered a lot.
  • I saw the most astonishing colors as the sun set. It's one of those moments you want to share with everyone but don't think they would get why you're losing your wits. 
  • I bought a new sketch pad.
  • I drank more coffee.
  • I did a lot of thinking about things and stuff. I need to write more of this down, but I didn't want to quit moving. It was cold and there was too much to be seeing.
  • I saw Joel and Cass. They are splendid people with a very vocal cat. Kind of like Smoggie Catt but more sass. Kind of like Denver Kitty.
  • Today was a beautiful day.
  • I am still anxiously awaiting the return of the rain.
  • I drew pictures.
  • I listened to music.
  • I lived and contemplated the act of living.
  • Today I was once again thankful to live in the Pacific Northwest corner of planet Earth where everywhere I look is magic.
  • Now I will let my imagination wander to the music of Muse.

Game of Thrones and Morning Coffee

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I'm drinking my morning coffee before work and can't think quit thinking about last night's Game of Thrones! Holy Sadness!

They were slaughtered. It wasn't even quick; it was slow and humiliating. I really liked Robb, too.​

An entire quarter of the show's plot was killed off. The idea of undying goodness will prevail somehow in the end is dead.​ The show is intense. The only positive is maybe more air time for Daenerys. 

The show is getting more and more magical and I love it. I really should invest in reading the books, but at this point in time I don't have that kind of attention span.​

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Flying Cat Coffee Shop

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In my ongoing ​quest to find the ultimate coffee shop in Portland, Oregon I happened upon Flying Cat Coffee Shop today. As you probably know my best friend is a black cat thus making this a must check out. 

The presentation wasn't try hard like some Portland shops. It was nice; pleasant and simple. Kind of like sitting in your grandma's living room with a restaurant in it. The kind of place you want to get away and get some work done. Not the kind of place you find a lot hipsters trying to impress their friends. There wasn't a lot of people in there when I went, but I presume it's a very family friendly shop. 

My coffee was pleasant, but my favorite part was the pastry. They also serve breakfast food and sandwiches but I did not that this go round. Maybe another time, but definitely recommend this shop.

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13 Minutes Left Of Morning Thoughts!

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  • I didn't get out of bed until after 11.
  • It felt good to hold a microphone again. I know what I need to do now. 
  • My phone is freaking out. It has signal almost nowhere. Time to go see the phone people. ​
  • I don't want to pay for a new phone. That sounds horrible. ​
  • Mostly because I don't have that kind of money.
  • ​I really need coffee.
  • Need to run by the bank.​
  • Have you watched my new youtube video?​
  • To Be Continued after consuming coffee

Numbers.

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3 more days of work before I leave to meet Adam in Texas. ​

Then I get 8 days off of work.

Hopefully I hear back from the guy about potential apartment guy before I leave for Texas. At which time we will owe 400, 900, or 1800 for apartment a deposit. ​

Hopefully only 400 because I had $300 in my account on Friday, but now I'm a lot closer to $200.​

I get paid on Friday, April 26th, but I'll be out of town by that time. ​

My paycheck should be at least $500.​

I saw 11 people under 1 portion of 1 bridge on my way into work this morning. 

Cody says I can take my hair product in my carry on bag if it's under 4 ounces.

I thought it was 3 ounces, but he's probably right because he retains information better than myself. 

My americano had 3 shots of espresso. ​

I need to do 2 loads of laundry. ​

I still need to shower and wash my hair before my trip, but I don't remember when I showered last. At least 7 days now, right? I really don't know. Oh well.​

Whilst writing these words I listened to David Bowie sing "Five Years". ​

The End.​

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I discovered a new coffee shop!

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Well... new to me. I have lived half a mile from this shop for 6 months and just checked it out for the first time a couple days ago. ​

The coffee shop is called The Arbor Lodge. ​It's located at the corner of N Interstate Ave and N Rosa Parks Way. 

They serve locally roasted coffee and locally made pastries. Both really tasty and at a nice price. And they know about their product, too. C'mon it's Portland, Oregon. You have to know your stuff. 

The atmosphere is awesome. It feels like you're hanging out in your living room. I felt very relaxed and productive during my time there. And every song that played overhead sounded like it was stole from my Itunes. ​Highly recommend checking this place out!

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