Friday, 12. June 2009, 19:35:57
As this weekend approaches I thought I should tell you about how awesome last weekend was. I worked on Friday in Chapel Hill, NC crashed on a couch and got up at the crack of Saturday to take the NC EMT State Certification exam; I thought it could be fun. It actually wasn't a total bore, I did lock my keys in the car, because I'm so smooth. The rest of the weekend was spent studying. I had a test Monday night, and had to let my nerdy side shine through. I crushed the test and have been busy all week. I still have a headache from the chloroform from yesterday. I was hoping that this weekend would be a bit crazier, with a possible trip to the beach or maybe the mountains but after running some errands I fell asleep again and the day has slipped away a bit, so the fun will have to be local. I got my new camera, finally, maybe I'll take a test video.
But worry not about things getting too mundane, I already have another trippp to Hawaii in the initial stages and next weekend is looking like a trip to the nations capitol to shake hands with the Prez and Mr. Coho himself. I may even take a photo if I remember.
Watch Out For This Stuff
Sunday, 31. May 2009, 03:11:47
Good Times, Revelry
Friday, 22. May 2009, 23:05:35
Travel, Adventure, Weekend Warrior
As I am back to the halls of knowledge to kick some old stuff I learned out of my head and replace it with new stuff, my weekdays are pretty much spoken for, leaving big trips a long shot. That being said I am going to turn lemons into lemonade and make the most of each weekend and get more responsible about posting at the same time. I will try and post my goings on each weekend, hopefully full of travel, and keep myself amped during the week to do something fun for you guys.
I will also through some random stuff in as it pops up.
Below: Me in Maui only a lot scared at not knowing the depth of the water below.
Saturday, 16. May 2009, 23:46:53
Surfing, Pictures, Video
I think I'm going to get this camera to play around with in the water. I'll try and put up some of the stuff but I am far from tech savvy.
New Toy
GoPro Camera
Saturday, 2. May 2009, 20:31:02
Travel, Surfing, Adventure
I have been slack on posting, but it's not my fault. I have been super busy (not true) and I suffer from an awful disease (laziness is not a disease). But in all truth there is a lot going on, which doesn't excuse my laziness, but we'll all survive.
First things first, had a great surf yesterday and this morning. J$ is always a good time and he took some photos this morning, of which are a couple on his
blog. I'll put up a link to his website, he is a professional photographer and a good friend, in the links session in case you want to see some of his work. He is also a pretty great surfer.
Second things second, I'm moving again. Can't stay in one place too long so I'm off. Going to grab some more education and a few more adventures on my next stop. I'll try and keep y'all informed.
Third things third, I was supposed to be in Mexico today surfing an amazingly awesome secret spot with my reporter buddy Paulie who lives in Mex City, but swine flu has forced me to cancel. My sister is preggers and I am seeing her and the rents for a relaxing weekend on the Chesapeake next weekend and did not want to bring any illness to my unborn nephew. I'm going to have to juggle some trips but worry not, we are still on track for 36 cities in 2009!
Last things after all else, I will try and throw some interesting things up in the next day or two to give Trippp something to look at on his new computer.
-NCB
Saturday, 7. March 2009, 23:18:41
Surfing, Adventure, Travel
It has been far too long for me to be just getting to writing this, but, in my defense, I have been back on the road a lot. I arrived on the mainland on a Wednesday and then G-Love flew into town that Sunday night and left Tuesday. I was in DC the following Friday, and I just got back from Atlanta and I am writing this from Seattle.
I am fairly certain the black and white of this text, and my lack of Chatwinesque abilities make it impossible for me to impart the beauty of Maui. I have been to many beautiful places, other wonderful islands and exotic locales, but Maui had a calmness and beauty to me that was welcoming and relaxing. It reminds me of the same comfort I feel in my own town, at my local grocery, driving around streets I know. I love traveling, and most Targets are pretty much the same, but combing the aisles of mine is comforting. That is the effect that Maui's landscape had on me.
I arrived in the evening, flying around the island, affording my window seat fantastic views of the coast, en route to the airport and my buddy Trippp who was waiting at the airport but was unaware that he was picking me up, or that I was even coming to the islands. After he was thoroughly surprised and provisions were procured we made our way up the volcano to Makawao for dinner. Maui is the land of world class surf, beauty and very rare volcanoes; Maui is not the home of world class pizza. But I ate it on a porch with one of the most beautiful views I have had the pleasure to see.
My first full day in Maui was spent indoors, admiring the rain and hundreds of rainbows that popped up outside the porch. In the days that followed I surfed, swam, spear fished, cliff jumped and relaxed. Much thanks must go out to Charlie and Aaron, Trippp’s roommates for their hospitality and especially to Aaron for his tours and history lessons. They really added to the majesty of the island.
Later Brahs.
Wednesday, 21. January 2009, 11:48:51
Surfing, Travel
I just got back from Maui. In fact, I'm still in the airport. The trip was amazing and I'll give all the details when I get back.
Sunday, 28. December 2008, 22:10:14
I write this only a few feet from where I penned my first post, in a cubicle. I am feeling many of the feelings I felt back when I wrote about how awful cubicle life was. Luckily for me, I'm only here for a few days. I never did get completely rid of the corporate gig. I have been a part time stiff for quite a while now, and, it turns out, it is a pretty good thing. The steady paycheck allows me to lead the slower paced life I prefer. Even though life has slowed down on the cubicle front, in many ways it has sped up. I have been traveling a lot - by the end of the year I'll have hit 20 to 30 cities and a handful of countries -the girlfriend has joined the circus, the economic collapse has hit close to home and I have discovered coffee, which has really helped things speed up. I have not done everything I had planned in these past few months but my plans were loose and I am truly happy with where I am now; I'm at a rest stop on the path to meaning...and minimal employment.
-NCB
Washington DC
Saturday, 11. October 2008, 03:24:50
Circus, Entertainment
My girlfriend's absence is the opposite of a silver lining. It is the small bit of bad in a heap of good. She left last Sunday to take her new job with Cirque du Soleil's touring company of Kooza. I couldn't be happier or prouder, even if I'm a bit lonely. So a big congratulations to G-Love!
Friday, 10. October 2008, 18:35:20
Music
A while back I posted about Bumbershoot, a music festival in Seattle, and listed The Staxx Brothers, a Regional Band as a highlight. I know the guys must be giving it all they have got because they found my post and commented on it. Any band trying that hard deserves a little love. To do my part I'm putting a whole post devoted just to them. So without further ado....
If a group of iPods from all walks of life had an orgy the Staxx Brothers would be the resulting love-child. The Washington state based funk/soul/rock band is far from expected and close to a sound all their own. Their release, 12 Street Blues (free online and The Staxx Brothers), is a bit of a hodgepodge of genres but the juxtaposition of styles is welcomed and the soulful voice of David Michael Stedman ties together the rock and funk guitar riffs to the MC skills of Decurrian to the very talented Staxxettes. The album is not short on hooks and the first two tracks are real highlights. But to download the record only is like listening to a football game on AM radio; you'll know the score but miss all of the excitement. Similar to bands like the Black Crowes, the studio work doesn't capture the essence of the band. Stedman is a bit like Jack Black channeling James Brown. Even when the band is off the mark you can forgive them for the effort and theatrics. All who see The Staxx Brothers live will be converts to the church of the new blued eyed soul. And for that they are successful.
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