Finally Going Home

To a place where there's love overflowing...

Committed...

For the last 2 years, I've found it next to impossible to accomplish all the things I say I'm going to do on my days off. So I'm trying a new tactic, well it's not really new, it's the oldest and most proven tactic in the book... make a "To Do" list. Well here's my "To Do" list containing everything I foolishly pictured myself doing this particular weekend, also added are the things that I have no choice but to do, like walk the dog that's staying with us this weekend or go to my commitment at Fireside Chat. Whatever it is, here's the list, wish me luck.

Groceries: Conditioner, Coffee, Toilet Paper, Food Items, Razors, Deodorant
Buy Table
Buy Comfortable Chair
Walk Dog
Read "To Employers"
Read "Codependency No More"
Resumes and Cover Letters
Clean Room
Unpack Final 2 Boxes
Call and ask people about 4th Step
Laundry
Fireside Chat
Facial
Make CD Tim D, Tim M, Hugh
Meet w/Sponsor
Castro St. Fair


Call: Hugh, Megan, Missy, Laure@, Chuckie, Eric S., Terry, Scott, Victoria, Felicity, Kat, Mike G., Phillip H., Phillip G., Tim D.

My Favorite Things

Below this post, photos taken from some of my favorite people and sent to me. My favorite things.

Sending and Receiving Some Life

Only now as I've gone thru my phone to clean up some excess mess in order to clear away some space for something new, have I realized that I've accumulated quite a many pix-messages from my friends. One friend in particular sends me no less than 3 and up to 8 pix-messages a day. I was always the type of person who thought the cheap built-in camera on a cellphone was next to useless, but now that I see all these pics, I'm kinda starting to see the appeal. Besides, with me always being away from home, it's really comforting to get these occasional slices of life. Here's a taste:

















Photographers: Tim Dent, Adrienne Heim, Jason Mort, Tim Madera, Chanelle Bautista, Angel Saemai, and Yours Truly.

Love Always.

Work Quote Of The Day:

Management: "Sooo Eric, when are you going to clean up your desk?"
Me: "When I'm sure I have a permanent job here at Lifescan."
Management: "Good answer."

Today Is My Birthday...

Today is a day of rest and relaxation. Do not bother me! Today, I will give myself a gift by taking a moment of my free time to schedule an appointment with a pshychiatrist.

"I've Got Your Secret..."

So here we are. I'm still paid up until tomorrow so you realize that means I still live with you until tomorrow, even though it's obvious by now that I'm not there.



In this last year, there was a point that, because of the way I was living my life, you were one of the only people in it. And maybe I didn't tell you, but there was even a possible moment where, against all decent reason, I let you be the only person in it.

It's for the best that such is not the case anymore for either of us. But I remember, always, and this, a song I listened to all throughout every memory of last year, is a tribute to you.

I love you.

Thankful

I went on YouTube to include this song I've always loved and listened to all day, on my blog... and stumbled upon an amazingly daring video to go with it.

Take Five

Ok so I admit, I'm posting a lot of YouTube videos on my page recently, but I've spent nearly every off-moment I've had, since going back to work, looking at obscure live music performances of musical geniuses on that site. I'm posting this one here of George Benson, not necessarily to share, but so as to never ever forget it... I love this one.

It's my blog and I should be writing to myself and creating my own time capsule anyway so whatever, I'll post whatever I want and that ways it's more enjoyable when I look back at it.

When there's about 3 minutes and 40 seconds left of the song, there's an amazing moog solo and from that part on, it seems like the whole band has, for that moment, left their bodies. I've never seen anything like it.

Good Afternoon...

Back at work after a long and eventful weekend. Hopefully more about that later...

For now, August 13th's daily recovery meditation from the book "The Language of Letting Go":

"Friends

Don't overlook the value of friendship. Don't neglect friends.

Friends are a joy. Adult friendships can be a good place for us to learn to have fun and to appreciate how much fun we can have with a friend.

Friends can be a comfort. Who knows us better, or is more able to give us support, than a good friend? A friendship is a comfortable place to be ourselves. Often, our choice of friends will reflect the issue we're working on. Giving and receiving support will help both people grow.

Some friendships wax and wane, going through cycles throughout the years. Some trail off when one person outgrows the other. Certainly, we will have trials and tests in friendships and, at times, be called on to practice our recovery behaviors.

But some friendships will last a lifetime. There are special love relationships, and there are friendships. Sometimes, our friendships - especially recovery friendships - can be special love relationships too.Today, I will reach out to a friend. I will let myself enjoy the comfort, joys, and enduring quality of my friendships."

The Quick Exchange

Co-Worker: "Hey Eric, how have you been?"
Me: "Miserable." (smiling)

Co-Worker: "I look like a flight attendant." (pointing towards her headset).
Me: "Can you demonstrate to us how to exit this company safely?"

Moving On...

In all facets of life. Changing. Evolution.

Perfect 10's

Just to keep things a little lighter on this blog, and because this blog is about being perfect, here's a great YouTube clip of 2 of Nadia Comaneci's historical "Perfect 10's"... the first ever in Olympic Gymnastic history.

Miles Davis - "Bitches Brew"

Tonight's Music Wishlist

Good Lord this is exhausting...

Soulseek, a once powerful yet underground p2p media swapping client is not what it used to be. I've been on hours trying to download certain albums, and it usually doesn't take this long! I'm just going to hope that I wake up in the morning and all the following desired and treasured albums will be downloaded.

On the list this evening:

Rickie Lee Jones - "Rickie Lee Jones"
Rickie Lee Jones - "Pop Pop"
Rickie Lee Jones - "Girl At Her Volcano"
Marianne Faithfull - "Broken English"
Miles Davis - "Bitches Brew" (finally)
Marshall Crenshaw - "Marshall Crenshaw"
Joni Mitchell - "The Summer of Hissing Lawns"
Joni Mitchell - "The Ladies of the Canyon"
Jackson Browne - "Jackson Browne"
Jackson Browne - "For Everyman"
Jackson Browne - "Running On Empty"
Neil Young - "Decade"

Yes I'm into a 70's and early 80's Singer/Songwriter mood again., with a special emphasis on self-titled debut albums.

As far as Joni's concerned, it's time for me to venture away from the standard "Court and Spark" and "Blue" albums and immerse myself more into her catalog beyond merely owning those and her greatest hits compilation. "The Summer of Hissing Lawns" is the single most exciting download of the night, you should check out the sample audio clips on allmusic.com.

With Rickie and Jackson, I own singles by them but never really decided to look too deeply into what they offered. Listening to their clips on allmusic has changed my mind. Rickie's voice is so distinct and her sound is so rich that I have a suspicion that she may even become a new personal favorite.

Reviews maybe later. I'm tired