Man oh man

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! I’m celebrating from my couch home alone.

Music washes over me this afternoon while my mind wanders about the upcoming summer

I love the downtown Austin Central Library. I get the best and most calming energy here every time I’m here.

Just read this morning that the Show Box in Seattle may be compromised by condos. What makes me sad about this is that venues like these are historical gems and sites for American music and live music or decades, man. And now a company in Vancouver has filed plans to build a 44 tower for residential homes on the same damn day that the Showbox announced this is their 79th Anniversary of being. Unbelievable. I’ve seen venues come and go here in Austin and it makes me incredibly sad. The city doesn’t step in they allow these massive condos and commercial spaces completely change the artistic scene and places to go to to see live music. These venues created the space and the people and the clientele and the vibes that they are so desperately trying to buy. In our travels this summer I caught a picture of Show Box as we walked around and saw as much as we could in SoDo Seattle. For years I’ve heard live clips and seen pictures (mostly as I followed KEXP) on many of favorite bands playing here. Seattle’s music scene always intrigued me since I discovered the riot grrl movement & bands I was into in the 90’s as a teenager. Washington was where it was at. I would daydream about one day being at the Show Box catching some of those bands like Heavens to Betsy and Sleater Kinney and Bikini Kill and Bratmobile. Now even though we were walking by and couldn’t stick around to see BTS (Built to Spill) later that week I was just happy we got to see one of the venues I would daydream about in high school of working at or watching at. Let’s try to help Show Box out. Based on its history there is a petition on making it a historical site to protect the venue from being demolished - https://www.change.org/p/city-of-seattle-landmarks-preservation-board-make-the-showbox-at-the-market-a-historical-landmark

Bingo Saturday

it’s only going to get better from here.

i am in the process of unfriending anyone who no longer has much significance to me and my life in real time. 

The bf took me to see Mac DeMarco & the Flaming Lips was a complete surprise to see. I was just happy to have seen Mac play with a full band that the rest of the show after his set was just spectacular. ❤️

Saw my sis this weekend and we BBQ’d in the backyard for the first time in 15+ years (that claim is from my dad). Sister time is gonna be a priority at least once every few months. I’ll settle for that for now... guess.

Night swimming makes all the difference in my demeanor when I gotta work the next day.

Did some writing today and ended up with five pages of relief through words. It's good to let go and remember to document my feelings. I was finally able to feel a true sense of freedom for my hands this weekend. It feels amazing to stretch my writing hand and feel the tension just melt away.

We saw drag queens put on a beautiful show for Mandy's birthday. I had some stiff Deep Eddy drinks too. (Sellers in Warehouse District in Austin Tx)

East side Austin views

O' Gurl and a mimosa (El Sapo's In Austin Tx)

VIVA LA CAUSA (seen on the West Side of San Antonio

I got one more week of work and then off to a new adventure and career opportunities. Reminding myself to take it easy on myself and not put too much stress on myself. So I'll post this picture of a time of happiness and exploration.