Sunday, October 12, 2003

I love this time of year. I love the smells. I'm enthralled with smells. How they can completely alter a mood. Fall is full of great smells. Fires burning, pumpkins, pies, even the coolness of the air makes the outdoors full of vibrant smells.

Driving down to my parents house today I was put in a fantastic mood by all the smells I encountered. And it was even moreso with the fantastic scented candles and food smells my mom had in our house.

I bought three really neat pieces of art the other day from this woman selling them out of the back of her truck. She was awesome. I hope I know people like her when I'm her age. One was The Dream by Picasso, another was Palazza Da Mula by Monet, and lastly was Nympheas also by Monet (that was for my parents). They're nicely framed and good looking prints and really well priced. They make the walls friendlier. Now I just need some cool candle sconces.

It's pretty fucking funny that I use words like sconce...it's all a result from working in construction. I know shit. I can use words like sconce or soffit or flashing or structural steel or masonry fireplace and know what the hell I'm talking about.

This morning I was eating breakfast and drinking my coffee and watching The Boy in the Bubble or whatever it's called and somehow, with the sunlight pouring in through the windows at just the right angle, I suddenly felt fantastic. Sitting there in only boxers with a bowl of Pops in my lap, I had an overwhelming sense of clarity and vision, and I could feel the beauty of my life unfolding before me. It was a great little moment.

I ran today and did some pushups and stomach exercises. I haven't worked out in a few months and I can feel it. But it felt really good to be exercising again. Lets hope I can reaquire the habit.