5 String Bass

So I've been window shopping for a new bass guitar and my hope was to get a Rickenbacker. This is the premiere name in bass guitars. I'm left-handed and it has been impossible to find one that 's new. I would have to go directly to the manufacturer and ask them to custom make one. It would probably cost me over $2,000. Now I'm thinking about getting a bass that has 5 strings on it. I haven't played one but I have seen them in the stores. They do have have them left-handed. Trying to find the right bass.

Hoe Veel Kost Het

Hoe veel kost het?
Het is 50 Euros
O.K. dat is good
Dank u wel
Tot Ziens!

Goodbye July

This is the last day of July and we are in the middle of what is called, "The dog days of Summer." I really don't know what that means. I guess it has something to do with heat & siestas. We now move from one month with 31 days to another. The weather where I am is great. Usually the Summer months fly by. That hasn't happened for me this season. I'm taking it all in.

Spray Stars

1:15:04

I just finished running my weekday route and ran it in a time of 1:15:04. That's the fastest I've ever run it. I feel like my training is going good. Now I have to go to the dentist and get a crown put in. That should be fun.

Nap

After coming home from work and having a snack, I ended up falling asleep. Now I'm wide awake. Goodnight people of the blog.

The Crown

Tomorrow I go to the dentist and get the crown put into my mouth. I had work done on it a month ago and a temporary one was put in. It fell out so my tooth is exposed to all kinds of heat & cold. I hope it isn't as painful a process as the last time.

Monday Time

Bass Love

The bass guitar has always been a feminine instrument to me. It is beautiful and I can feel it as much as much as I can hear it. The bass guitar has always been faithful to me. It has never let me down. That's why I've always loved the bass guitar.

40 More Miles

Getting a 3-Mile run in this afternoon meant that I was able to run 40 miles for the week. This was a really good week of marathon training. I'll be back at it tomorrow.

Sunday Work

I tend to like working at the hotel on a Sunday Morning shift. The afternoon seems to go by pretty quickly. It rained before and now the sun is coming out. Beautiful Sunday.

End Of The Day

Goodnight people of the blog.

Getting Out

Went out there and ran 7 miles today. The weather is great. I've run 37 miles so far this week. It is my goal to out there and run 3 miles tomorrow. RUN RUN RUN

Sleeping In

I did sleep in this morning. Woke up in the middle of the night, made a pot of coffee and then fell back to sleep again. I needed rest. Now I have the rest of the day to look forward to, it will be a music & art kind of day. Now that I think of it, everyday is a music & art day for me. 

So Far So Good

What a difference a week makes. 7 days ago here at the hotel, it was crazy. Tonight it's pretty quiet. We have 2 wedding parties in house and the weddings are tonight so hardly anyone is here right now. I hope it stays that way for the remaining part of my shift. I'm here for 2 more hours. Goodnight.

Guest Service Rep Motto

When working the front desk of a hotel, know that the ownership, management and customers are your opponents. They will try to take advantage of you.

Bass Off

I'm planning on doing a show I call a BASS OFF. The idea is of 2 bass players performing on stage competing like it was a prize fight. It would be great to have a drummer who acts as the referee. If I did it, the main person I would have involved would be Nick Bisanz. I think we could pull it off and have a great show.

Art

Art is a signature. Show the world your individual style.

Creative Time

It's good to make every time a creative time. That's what I like to do. Some days go better than other. Just keep trying though and you will prevail.

Late Start

Woke up early and then fell back to sleep again. I'll have to move fast. Bye.

Crazy States Flag

More Truth

I can't kid myself that I care about the job I have professionally. I don't really care about it when I see how things are run. What's the use? It's just a paycheck for me. That's why I'm quitting in 5 weeks. I'll give them 2 weeks notice and then I'm gone. It won't be my problem anymore. Time for me to move on. How's that for punk rock logic?

Early Go

I start work at 6 AM this morning. It's pretty dark out there. The moon has set over the hill. I'll go easy with training today after my long practice run yesterday. One more weekend in July coming up. Summer is here.

Not Me

I've never had a STAND BY YOUR MAN kind of woman.

Tools Of Revenge

My tools of revenge are art, music and poetry.

2:27:14

Went out and ran 16 miles today. My time was 2:27:14. Everything was feeling good. Even my running shoes were comfortable. I'm now 4 weeks away from my first marathon of the year and things are right on schedule. Let's keep it up.

Almost Done

I'm almost done with work at the hotel tonight and it's gone good. I've been working with my main man Mark and we're doing our thing. The plan for me tomorrow is to get a run in and do some artwork. Oh wait...I'm still at work and need to finish here. Goodnight.

The Time

I've heard people say that as you get older the time goes by quicker. I found a way to slow it down is to make plans that you really look forward to. Remember though to stay in the moment or you could look back and regret. You don't want to do that.

New Week

Plenty of things to do for this upcoming week. 4 weeks to go until my first marathon of the year, work at the hotel and creative projects to finish. I'm off to an early start.

Running Shoes

The one issue I have with my running shoes is with my toes. They bruise easily. I'll be going for a long distance training run on Tuesday and I need to get a cylinder bandage for one of my toes. This will determine whether I need to buy new ones if this doesn't work out right. The training goes on.

Love Me Baby

Sunday High Noon

Behind the front dest of a hotel is where you find me. Working for 4 more hours. No work here tomorrow. Think I'll go for a long run.

The Cold Truth

The next thing you'll know
When the leaves have fallen
And the snow is on the ground
I'll be gone from this place
Like the Summer heat
You complain about.   

Vocal Songs

The next batch of song I write will be vocal driven. I'm working on harmonies.

Blogathon

Nice to share my thoughts with you
I wouldn't know what else to do
All the things that I would say
Wouldn't be heard any other way
If it wasn't for the time
Losing things and try to find
Making things go on my way
Moments of another day.

B+ Training

I'm a tough grader on myself, but that's what I give myself with my fitness training. I've done 33 miles of running this week and hope to run again tomorrow. Feeling fit and ready to race a marathon.

Done With It

Yesterday was one of the toughest days I've ever had at any job. It really pushed me to the brink. I'm glad to be quitting the place in several more weeks. I'll go work somewhere else and live in a different location. That will be my reward for all the nonsense I've had to put up with.

No Race

It's a good thing I didn't register for the 10k race in NYC in several hours. They actually called off the race because of the heat. It's always too hot or cold or wet or something. Too hot or race.

Busting It

My coworker Mark and I are busting it tonight at the hotel. He is great and my partner. He'll be one I mill when I leave this place in 8 weeks.

Heat Index

It might be in 90's as far as the temperature goes, but the weather report says it's triple digits with the heat index. They say it will be a couple of more days of this oven hot heat wave. Keep cool people.

Good Service

Last night was one of better nights in terms of providing good customer service to the guests at the hotel I work in. Along with my coworker Mark, we busted it yesterday and people were pleased. That's what happens when you let qualified professional handle the situation.

Summer Job

From here on in, the place I work is just a Summer job. I'll be leaving it by mid September. The last weekend of the Summer to be exact. My 2 weeks notice will be on Labor Day Weekend ironically enough. When the leaves change, I'll be gone never to return other than to pick up my last paycheck.

Jungle

With all the heat & humidity outside, my regular running route is like going through a jungle with all the bugs. They were relentless around me and one stung me on my hand. I have a red mark on it. I'll have to change my path until things cool down. There are ponds in that area attracting these creatures. Always something.

Nature Move

Sitting on the hill
On a hot Summer day
Overlook the green
The children at play

Find the time to smile
Where I want to be
Stay inside my mind
Outside is what I see.

1:57:36

That's the time I ran this morning. I went out and did 13 miles. Just 5 weeks away from my first marathon of the year. Working to get myself in shape.

No Pain

The sun hasn't risen yet. I have a small opportunity of time to go out and run today. The heat will be too much later on. Woke up with a headache so I took some pills. That has a way of wiping me out by the start of the day. I'll work through it though.

De Brief

Ik schrijf een brief
De brief wordt geschreven.

Oven Hot

Since I've been in an air conditioned building all day, walking outside was like opening an oven door. It is hot and I like it that way. It just doesn't bother me. I am a fan of the heat. I can stay cool. I'm taking the Summer in. Tomorrow I go for a long practice run. I'll start in the pre-dawn hours. My marathon is 5 weeks away. Keep cool bloggers.

Not Revenge

I'm not seeking revenge or trying to get even. All I want to do is put myself in a better place. That's on me.

Uitstekend

Het is groot!
Uitstekend!!

Panther Vision

This morning I wore my panther vision baseball cap on. It has two lights on the front of it and lights up the road in front of me. Since I was working early and it's so hot in the day, the best chance of getting a run is in the pre-dawn hours. It's a bit spooky though in the dark. I feel like the warewolf is out there.

Find Me A Love

Find me a love
Give me the time
Below or above
Follow the signs

In this direction
Wherever we go
We share in love
Both of us know.

4:40 PM

Pretty good day at work today. It was busy but not too crazy. Nice and hot outside. Good time to get my paint bushes and hit the canvas.

3:30 AM

I work the next 3 mornings at the hotel. I know it will be busy today since the place was sold out yesterday. My exit strategy is going as planned for this facility. Can't stay there forever.

Saturday Sleep

I'm not long for this day. I go into work early tomorrow and it is raining outside. Me + Bed = Sleep

Creative Rest

No work at the hotel today so I'll concentrate on music & art. It's been a while since I've written any new songs. I would like to come up with another rock opera. I might try to tackle the subject of love. How about that?

Long Day Ahead Part 2

At the hotel working tonight. I'll be here for a few more hours. The place is sold out. I'm off tomorrow. Goodnight blog readers.

Stop Watch

For the first time in a long time, I used a stop watch during my training run. I feel like I've been running quite slow, so I wanted to see what my splits were like. I'm not quite sure what my distance is but I would estimate it's about 7 miles long with some pretty steep hills. I ran the whole thing in 1:16:13. Not too bad really. I felt like I had some speed. My first marathon of the year is 6 weeks from today. The training goes on.

Long Day Ahead

It's now 6 AM and I won't be going to work for another 12 hours. Since the Night Auditor isn't able to get to the hotel until after midnight, I'll be staying around. This is past my bedtime. No work tomorrow so I will sleep in. Good Morning People!

At Work

It is a Thursday night and it is quiet tonight. I'm glad of this and I'll be here for another 90 minutes. Tomorrow I work from 6:30 PM to 2:30 AM. This is way past my bedtime. It's almost betime tonight. Goodnight.

Long One

Went out and ran 7 slow miles today. I've been concerned about my speed. I do have to take into consideration that the humidity is oppressive. My thoughts are with the marathon in August. I want so much to finish it under 4 hours. It will be difficult to do but I will give it my best. The training goes on.

The Last Post

I was so tired last night that I didn't even post my last entry until a couple of minutes ago. Busy couple of days for me coming up. I work a late shift today and a really last shift tomorrow. I'll rest the day after tomorrow.

Keep It Short

I'm tired so goodnight.

Compression Socks

So for the first time I wore compression socks running and they were comfortable. It is my hope that they will help with my circulation in my legs. I've read a lot about them and decided to give them a try. I'll use them in more of my training runs and plan to wear them in the marathon next month. Keep on training.

Up The River

The train I'm on is just pulling out of Grand Central Station. It will take me parallel with the Hudson River. I had a lot of fun in New York City and did plenty of walking. One thing I purchased was compression stockings. They're suppose to help with circulation in the legs and with my veins I can use all the help I can get. I'll need to test them first so my plan is to go for a run with them on. We'll see. I also went to a couple of music stores to inquire about left-handed Rickenbacker basses. They looked at me like I was crazy. Who do I think I am Sir Paul McCartney?

Strawberry Fields

Let me take you down cause I'm going to...that's where I am now in Central Park. On my way back to the train station.

Off To NYC

I'm heading into New York City today. Tour of Manhattan.

No Joke

I've had the same pattern of failed relationships with women. It's never changed. At first, things go good and we are close. Then it ends with no way of fixing it. Many of the women I've been with have admitted to me that they've have some form of mental illness. In most cases, it has to do with depression. I just can't keep it together with them and it has broken my heart. I could be flip and say the you would have to be crazy to be with me. But I understand the difficulties involed. It's no joke.

The Heat

I do love this weather! The heat wave doesn't bother me. Even if I wasn't working indoors. It's so easy for me to keep cooler than warmer. I'm working this morning and I'm off tomorrow. I might take a trip to New York City. I love it there in the Summer.

Liefde

Ik liefde jullie! U bent zo mooi!!

For The Week

Done with work today at the hotel so now it's time to do my creative work. My bass is right here and so are my pens. Write me a song Mr. Troubadour.

Plan Zs

Don't think I've slept so much in a long time. It's like everything caught up with me. I was just so tired yesterday and not very hungry too. I'm going into work this morning. Be cool & keep cool.

Summer Saturday

It is the Summertime. Worked out with weights & stretching exercises. That was good. Did some bass playing too. These are good things.

De Koffer

Heb je de koffer al klaar voor me? Nee, op het ogenblik heb ik hem nog niet klaar.

Happy Birthday Maureen

Exit Strategy

I have an exit strategy for my current job which is to quit when I'm ready to do so.

Not So Bad

Even if my race result wasn't as good as I wanted it to be, at least I finished in the top 100 overall. It was the first time I wore the running shoes I bought for racing and there were good and bad things about them. The good thing is that they feel light and comfortable. The bad thing is that one of my toes on my left foot is sore. This is a problem I've always had but I didn't have it with my last pair of running shoes. I'll still go with the new ones but there's always the search for the perfect pair of sneakers.

The 4th

Family, friends and a parade is a great way to spend the day.

No Speed

I knew there was a reason I didn't plan on running the 8 miles today. My training wasn't tvery good for the past few days. I don't have any regrets doing it though. I had a good time. Now I'm tired so I'll take a nap.

1st Race

I'll be running in my first race of the year. It's the Putnam County Classic in Mahopac New York. The  distance is 8 miles long an my over/under finishing time is 1 hour. I've run this race 2 times before and finished both times just over 60 minutes. It will be tough to break the hour barrier, but I'll give it my best effort. We'll see how it goes.

Off I Go

I'm working the morning shift and the weather looks good for the next few days. There's an 8-Mile running race tomorrow but it looks like I won't be running it. My training has been lousy and I don't feel like I'm in the best shape. I need to get my act together since my first marathon of the year is just 6 weeks away. Off I go.

De Tijd

Hoe laat is het? Het is viyf uur.

Space Gold

Some Day Off

This is like an old fashioned Tuesday for me. It doesn't feel like a day off from work. First of all, I'm going to help relatives with a furniture delivery they are getting. This will mean a lot of moving big items around. Second, it is pouring outside, so I'm not going to get any nice weather today. Some day off.

Done With That

I have tomorrow off so we'll see how it goes. Get to some music & artwork and take a run too.

1 AM

My internal clock is all off. It's now 1 AM and I can't fall back to sleep. I have to go work at 7 AM. I do hope I'll fall asleep again. Just took some aspirin because of a migraine headache. Other than that, everything is great!