I fell behind on my updates because my laptop crapped out on me. I knew that day would come, and I'm just handling it in stride. I work with it. I've been writing more in my paper journal. Maybe later I will transcribe. But for now...quick and dirty:
**I've gotten into the Zeitgeist arts community here in NOLA. Very awesome because it includes awesome people like Kidd Jordan, Rob Cambre, and many others. I was also responsible for connecting the Zeitgeist Multidisciplinary Arts Center with City Year, and now they are partnering. That was very awesome and unexpected, who knew small actions could ripple into bigger things?
**Another ripple: got my friend Jonathan his first job at my gelato shop! It's my first time referring someone, and I think it's going to work out fine. I'm excited. Also, the bossman's thinkin of setting up a poetry circle on wednesday nights...
**Developed a serious case of athlete's foot. It's been like 2 weeks of hellfest pain. no fun at all. wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. this shit HURTS. i went to a free clinic, COMMON GROUND, and they really helped me. They had all kinds of people there: an herbalist, an acupuncturist, a general practioner, and dermatologist. I was blessed getting set up with that. It was COMPLETELY FREE (can't say that enough!) but I donated all the cash I had on me to their organization.
Having athlete's foot this bad has really taken a toll on my life. Let me count the ways:
1. It made me really crabby last week because I couldn't figure out what was happening to me, and what to do. That shit comes on really fast. It preoccupied me, so I wasn't being productive at work. My teammates probably felt unhappy with me.
2. I missed work yesterday and this past Tuesday. Sucks because I also called in for my gelato shop shift, and Lord knows I need that dough
3. NO SKATING!!!!! This might be like the worst thing of all. I hate this so much. Means I have to bike to the Quarter now, and it makes me nervous because I hate having to deal with flats. I pray to God angels guard my tires and keep me safe from tire troubles.
4. It HURT to stand up and work my shifts at the gelato shop. I am actually HANDICAPPED.
5. Gotta watch my dairy intake because the meds I'm taking are affected my calcium. Sucks because I sure love me some cheese. Almost everything in my fridge has milk in it.
6. NO SKATING! Did I mention this already?
7. Sometimes I have to hobble as I walk. And also I HAVE to wear flip flops. I hate it cuz my feet still get dirty, and I have to watch where I step to not bother my feet. Also, I don't like that constant schlak! schlak! schlak! sound that comes with such footwear; I find it bothersome.
8. I have been re-inspired to explore deconstruction of T-shirts. I'm excited because I'm scheduled to get a couple free t-shirts, one from the school I'm working in, and also one from the Po-Boy Festival that I'm going to volunteer at this Sunday!
**PO-BOY FESTIVAL! It's coming up! I'm working the beer booth and merchandise. It's gonna be a festival of JAZZFEST proportions, and I'm excited because the entrance is free, and theres going to be LOTS of great food. and I'll be doing beer so I might be able to sneak a swig or two...
