I was on my way to the gym today, stopped at a light, and saw this older black guy standing on the curb outside of Carl’s Jr., dancing to music from a Walkman and taking a streaming piss. Yes, he was boogieing to music with his penis in hand for all the world to see. You couldn’t not look. At least, I couldn’t. I was both repelled and envious…I sure as hell can’t dance when I’m taking a public piss.
Just watched Elephant. What the fuck, Gus? 1. Does anyone in this movie go to class?!? 2. What was with the walking scenes? 3. Eagerly awaiting Elephant 2: The Shower Scene.
Some random driving thoughts as I near a new, improved Version 2.6 chapter of my life. Or, things I’ve learned in the last year:
1. Loud is a distinct genre of music.
2. Lucky Charms is not only a versatile meal, but is magically delicious.
3. People who need you but don’t know how to love you, will only hate you for insisting on loving them.
4. I am very selective about love and sex, but negotiable regarding cuddling.
5. Loneliness has a distinct flavor.
6. True strength comes from being gentle and forgiving with yourself.
7. Knowing how to save is great, but you can’t be afraid to spend.
8. A friend is any person, even a stranger, who serves as an angel during a time of need.
9. Never forget to enjoy what you have.
10. Don’t let patience, tolerance and kindness create a blindness towards disrespect.
11. Don’t be afraid of change.
12. Taking a trip alone is useful for helping you reconnect with yourself.
13. Happiness is ephemeral. Striving for happiness is striving to hold water in your hands without spilling a drop. Contentment is real and attainable. And you are in complete control of it.
14. Life will never cease to surprise me.
15. Money you can always make. But health, you can never get back.
16. Michael is going to be okay.
17. I will never cease to be soothed by the gentleness of Pisces.
18. I often dream about a mystery man with dark hair, dark eyes, light skin, strong arms, a soothing voice and a warm touch that overwhelms with kindness. These dreams give me peace.
19. You can never know what’s around the corner. But there’s nothing better than a pleasant surprise.
20. SELF RESPECT.