Ambiguous by nature

If I could recommend having anything at your disposal as a writer it would be

(at all times)
a writing instrument
something to write on (post-its, if not receipt or business card)
cell phone
iPod (video or otherwise)
audio recorder

(when on assignment)
digital camera
comfortable shoes
a sweater

I'm not the best at anything, but in lieu of ginko biloba, the aforementioned help me to not misplace my mind, or a track on a setlist, or some quip that that beholds the potential of relevant interjection.

I coasted along today. Normalcy has been lacking due to the fires in the Valley, but I'm glad that the worst is over. The final Presidential debate has taken place. I am registered and all at once proud to be an American. This week I've been taking each day one by one, instead of bunching Mon.-Fri. into one long unsatisfying cock tease - and so far it has worked out to my psyche's advantage. I can also assume that having gotten five-plus hours of sleep each night has improved my reactions to others' idiosyncrasies. Tomorrow I've got to get up early to finish a review, work, school, and head home by 11pm. Another day in the life.

And as for the weekend - I have no idea what lies in store, but I hope very much that it doesn't involve any exposed nerves. This I will always work on.

Nomad

12:30 am came so quickly.

It's been a good week so far. I kind of feel like I've been living out of a track and field bag since Sunday, and I think I know why. . . it's because I have been. This weekend I was helping my boyfriend get some things together for his big move this week (from San Clemente to La Verne). Last night, with the same bag, I headed to my folks' house to make pumpkin pies in celebration of the first day of autumn (you're here, darling; I've missed you so). Today, I still had the bag with me, having taken it to class, heading home with it at about 11:00 pm. And I can tell you this - tomorrow night I'll be taking it to my sister's in Agoura Hills for the evening; Thursday it will accompany me again to late-night schooling; and Friday afternoon I'll be taking it back down to San Clemente to get everything situated on Steven's end. Then I'll be back in Los Angeles on Sunday, trusty bag still in tow.

I like being everywhere, in a way. It's nice to be on the go. Tonight is one of two evenings that I'll be sleeping in my bed this week. But I wouldn't have it any other way, for now.

As you can probably see in the upper left-hand corner, I made a blog as a sort of archive for the Transit LA posts I wrote with Cityzine. Since transitioning over to BeatCrave.com has me focusing primarily on music (per my request), I thought it would be nice to keep some news and upcoming events in relation to transportation in Los Angeles. It was fun writing it, and I don't want to not, know what I'm sayin'? So feel free to check there every week or so, should the urge strike you.

Okay, I really don't know why I'm still up. . . I was going to treat myself to going to sleep at 11:30 pm for having gotten home from class earlier than expected. Guess my brain had other plans.

Socks knocked off

Being quoted at part of the media is probably one of the craziest feelings in the world.

International Dance Academy Hollywood's MySpace
Aug 1 2008 10:31 AM

QUOTES FROM THE ARTICLE REGARDING THE SUCCESS OF THE GRAND OPENING PARTY PUBLISHED ON WWW. LA. CITYZINE. COM

July 29th, 2008 Written by: Lindsey
“…between Highland and McCadden Place, it is conveniently accessible to those looking for it.”
“If Heaven were a dance studio, this would be the place.”
“…it is easily a place that any burgeoning talent could call home.”
“…IDA has been established for dance students from all walks, encouraging positivity and diversity within the dance community.”
“Classes at IDA currently range from hip-hop and jazz to ballet and samba, taught by a staff mainly of professional choreographers, many who have worked with some of the hottest modern acts around.”
“…dance is a celebration of life. International Dance Academy has been built upon such a foundation…”
“Entertaining and to the brim with feel-goodness and camaraderie, it certainly was a party no one - and I mean no one - wanted to quit.”
“…, the International Dance Academy prides itself in being a company for and by the dancers.
“Truly the best quality about it is its human quality, from the president and the instructors’ right down to the students …”
www. la. cityzine. com
http://www. la. cityzine. com/2008/07/29/grand-opening-international-dance-academy-hollywood/#more-9860

That's totally what I get for dorking around close to midnight on a Thursday, because I can't sleep and I'm finishing up a post for Friday.

It's only been three months, though. A very generous start. I hope to be writing (and to keep improving) until there are no more BIC pens left.

(happy dance)