I don't know why I even entertained the idea. But some part of me truly felt like a full night's sleep would A) be possible and 2) erase any ounce of sickness I was fighting. Well... obviously... No. That's not what happened. What happened was a few hours of bullshit sleep allowed the cold to move from my head to my chest. Which is awesome. And I still can't hear out of one ear, except today it's my right ear instead of my left. Go figure.
Had a minimal agenda today beyond errands, which I was able to acheive in the company of MJ and Tera who were both off. Target followed by Trader Joe's. (Kashi Heart to Heart cereal, soy milk, cottage cheese, blackberries. Tell me I'm not growing up.)
My space and physical items are all set up and ready for action. Tomorrow I will begin designing my daily routine, purchasing my online subscription to Backstage and IMDB Pro, beginning Actor's Access submission regimen, etc. I'm also hoping to get in a walk-jog (to be known going forward as a "wog") in the afternoon. Now that I've removed EVERY POSSIBLE EXCUSE for not exercising, it's put up or shut up time.
On a walk to get a manicure this afternoon, I had a chance to soak up the L.A. aesthetic and actually try to take the place in. I don't think it will sink in until probably Monday that I'm actually going to be here for a while.
But I have to say, despite being run down and sick and missing the SHIT out of my wife, I'm feeling good. I'm feeling loose. I'm feeling open.
Guess right now, that's the best I can hope for.
-IMBA
P.S. The U2 360 Tour opened Tuesday night in Barcelona. Just looked over the set lists. No real surprises, though "Unforgettable Fire" and "Ultraviolet" are unexpected additions to the usual fare. And last night's set included "Party Girl" and "Electrical Storm". I also caught a video clip of one of the last dress rehearsals in which the band was running through "Drowning Man". Promises to be an interesting show regardless. You can catch a video teaser from opening night here.
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OH Aaron! I am trying not to wake Robbie as I laugh out loud to some of your back entries. I am SO glad you're out there, man. I really hope once you kick this cold you'll be able to enjoy what So. Cal has to offer, that crackling sound the wind makes rushing through the palm trees, the Sun, that electric feeling of the city...Trader Joes, man. You gotta get some of their flatbread with a ripe avocado and maybe some fresh swiss chard from someone's garden. They also have the best 'grocery store sushi' I've ever had. No really, try it! (along with a bottle of two-buck-chuck of course, although I don't think it's as cheap as two bucks anymore.)
As Dad says, "you need to get some beach time in." Reconnect with your inner hippy, I know it's in there. Let it loose. I LOVE that you're in California, I miss it so much. Glad I can live vicariously through you. Also, it's probably not practical, but if you want to see some family in the next couple weeks, we'll be driving around the northern coast doing some beach camping. Maybe you could take your "rent a wreck," put on those i-pod tunes in your factory tape player and cruise up the glorious Highway 1 to meet us for a night or two. If you haven't taken a road trip up the Pacific Coast Highway, you haven't really lived. Love you, bro.
xoxo ~ Molly
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