Sometimes I just hate my situation sometimes

Photo Montague of Los Seattle

And the photos begin.

Some people look like studs on the pier.

While some just looked eloquent.

Some like the cheesy, touristy shot.

and some like the ice cream 3 head hole shot.

Pricey Mistake.....

Time to think, and recollect how nice it is to be away for a while.

Tea with Company

My new best friend

Heart adorned bench at a pier northern WA

Same spot 20 yrs. later

Smiles

I had to visit it....Not really worth 18.95 PP though

Yes I really enjoyed this trip.

I really did enjoy it.

Philly Cheesesteak in Seattle with Cheez wiz?
So So Good!!!

Statue Art

Very Peaceful

Fish throwing time

Red Hook Brewery
Great Company, Great Beer, Great Day!!

Whoopie Pie looked good when I bought it.
Wasn't around for me to taste it though.
Thanks Sav..... Hope it was good :)

The three amigos made it a great break from hectic reality.
Until next Vaca, which will be probably in three years, we'll see.

Becoming

The day awakes with beauty by its side

Ready for a new start, poignant smiles encourage the 24

The lock lay on the nightstand searching to be free

In his eyes, Beauty draws him closer via the sight of simplicity

The heart at times needs a meek companion to strengthen its walk

It wears him out. The long dreaded disappointment vails his courage.

The smiles are a harsh façade to the inconvenient truth

Engraved on a fresh canvas reaching the wanted

It’s contagious….

It sets him free

The day gives itself away in the mean time

thoughts and meanings cascade through his mind.

She comes with a calm whisper to drown his negative worries

Hidden beauty holds the key to unlock the torn heart that shames his soul.

4/13/11

JR

Beauty

Vacation. A term used lightly in my life from the point that I was young to the present. The places that I’ve been weren’t spectacular, but they were just the things to make my young heart happy. As a family we would travel to destinations that you would read about in your 4^th grade Social Studies book and learn everything about that location, and even more. My father used to be into these learning vacations more than the four siblings were at times. I remember going to North Dakota, The Grand Canyon, the great State of Texas; even Canada, Michigan and Tennessee to visit Chattanooga and Covenant College. We would go to fun places too, like Disneyland, Peaks Island, (a family favorite) and to the gold Country to mine for gold with our pans and magnifying glass. These trips were fun because we were so young and everything was a blast at the time.

I know that the rest of my siblings make it a point to rest each year and go on a much-needed trip, however I have really haven’t had that chance to stop everything and just relax for a week. This week I decided to go on a little trip to Southern California and Seattle. The plan was to just take the week in stride and really just enjoy myself. No really big plans, just taking some time to laugh and catch up on missed opportunities throughout the years. I always enjoy Southern California because it was my home for four solid years of my life. My friends down there are welcoming of my out of insanity lifestyle; that is why I love visiting them as much as I can.

Now the other part of my trip will be traveling to Seattle. A place I’ve been once before. As you can tell from my picture, I was having a fun time up in the Pacific Northwest. I will have a great time just enjoying my time up here. I’m sure it will rain a bunch and be dreary most days, but it’s a new experience for me. You can’t go wrong with that. There are a few things that I want to do while in the Seattle area, and that is hit up the Public market, go to the first Starbucks, maybe even check out a Mariners game… who knows. Now that’s what I call a vacation. Not really knowing what you will be doing until a spur of the moment, great thought enters your head. I’m also dropping off a painting that I finished a while back for my friend Savannah. I really hope that she likes it. Carrying it on the Airplane people were commenting on the intricacies of the cuts and tearing of the top layer oil paint revealing the under belly blue. We’ll see her reaction once she lays her eye on “Kindness”.

To tell you the truth I need this break. I’ve been working really hard lately to not think about the negatives in my life and hang out with the positives. So far I feel that I have accomplished that goal so far in my trip and it can only get better. Here’s to some great pictures, great accompaniment, and an important chance to change my thoughts on the word Vacation.

Long Drive, Long Day, Awesome result

After a very long day of feeling under the weather and driving the rest of the time to L.A. for a much needed break, I was reunited with my close buddies. Sometimes it just feels refreshing to hang with people you love and that make you feel important within your heart. I love my friends because they can make the time you spend with them so unique and worthwhile. My close friends are spread throughout the country, however every time I get a chance to hang with them, I count it as fortunate. Enjoy our rendition of Mumford and Sons "The Cave", we are starting Jackson young with trying to act like a true gentleman. Have a great Thursday Everyone!!!

The ache is universal.
The ache reminds us that things aren’t how they’re supposed to be.
The ache cuts through all the static,
all the ways we avoid actually having to feel things.
The ache reassures us that we’re not the only ones who feel this way

When you’re young, start working on this great work of art called....
your own existence.

Rob Bell

Spring Rox

It is entirely too beautiful outside to be stuck inside moping around. I got my Taxes done today. I'm pretty excited about that. I have a ton of things to get complete on my to do list I really need to buckle down and get them done! I'm very excited today is Opening Day in Baseball. My team isn't playing, however it's always exciting when things start anew, fresh. Why is it when the sun is out, it distracts you from doing the necessary things in your life. For instance cleaning your room or cleaning out your truck?

I miss the bright, sunny days of spring when I could meticulously take care of my backyard by gardening, mowing the lawn, hanging out with my once loved Dog; life was good. These days there aren't any lawns to mow, any flowers to fertilize, any patio to sweep. I really miss those small intricate details of life. Here's to cleaning out the truck today.... Whoo hoo!

The best beginnings of our lives
May sometimes end in sorrow
But even on our darkest days
The sun will shine tomorrow.

So we must do our very best
Whatever life may bring
And look beyond the winter chill
To smell the breath of spring.

Into each life will always come
A time to start anew
A new beginning for each heart
As fresh as morning dew.

B. McClain