I'm bored and I can't sleep so I decided to do a little blogging. Today was a pretty ordinary day. I woke up, went to work for four hours, came home, took a nap, woke up, went to meet my crewmate and dear friend Reagan for a quick dance session, went to class with Reagan, went on a hike with the class, went back to the instructor's house for homemade popcorn and a small bonfire, then came home. I wish I was more prepared for the weather though. It was a bit cold today, but thankfully Reagan lent me his sweater.
Yesterday, however, was by far one of the most adventurous days that I've had this summer. The experience was AMAZING. At least I thought so, and if you have a great appreciation for graffiti art then you probably would agree with me. Anywho, back to the story. Yesterday Reagan, Daniel (another dear friend of mine), and me went to the Duluth Graffiti Graveyard for the very first time, which is located under the interstate 35 bridge (past the DECC a little). We went there to do a photoshoot just for grins and giggles. Being that Reagan and I are hip-hop dancers, we thought that the graffiti graveyard would be a good location to do a photoshoot (being that graffiti is one of the main elements of hip-hop). My first impression of it was "What? That's it?" because when you walk towards it all you see is a wall with a bunch of tagging on it (mos def NOT art). Once you approach the actual location though, it is absolutely mind-blowing. Being that the location is under a bridge, the "graveyard" is actually split in two and there is a dirty shallow stream that is inbetween the two sides. We started on the right side first just because there was like a ladder type thing wedged into the side so it allowed for easier access. It was WAY harder getting into the left side just because you have to jump the wall to get in, and the wall is pretty high up. The left side has a lot more intriguing pieces, but we didn't get that many shots on that side. As of now we plan to go back next week for a second photoshoot. I should be getting the pictures sometime later on today. I'll blog again sometime this week and post up a few shots from the photoshoot, or I might just create an online photo album where y'all can just click and see all of the pictures. Next week we will be better prepared to explore the graffiti graveyard. Definitely bringing bug spray and a step-ladder for sure. I have plenty of mosquito bites on my legs and arms that I'm scratching at the moment :-P After 3.5 hours, the battery of the camera ran out and we headed home. I was freakin' exhausted afterward. Who knew taking pictures could be so tiring?
So that's a brief overview of what happened at the graffiti graveyard. I'm excited to go back for the second photoshoot! As for tomorrow (or today), I don't have much planned besides my usual Wednesday schedule. Here's what's happening with me tomorrow:
8am - 12pm: Work
(12pm - 12:45pm: Bus waiting and bus travel time, the bus comes at 12:30!)
1pm - 1:30pm: Lunch
2pm - 5pm: Nap
5pm - 5:30pm: Prepare to head out to teach dance class
6pm - 7pm: Funkstyles Dance Class
7pm - 8:30pm: Dance Session
8:30 - rest of the evening: Unplanned, but most likely heading home to relax and sleep
So yeah, that's my usual Wednesday schedule. It's really late so I should get to bed. I'll blog again sometime this week to post up the pictures!!!
Peace & Love,
TreSee
Hanging out with a few friends at my place right now. They are all talking about gaming right now. Wanna know what I think about it all...BORING! Anywho, it's summer so all I'm doing is working. I decided not to take classes this summer. I needed a break from school and less stress. I am definitely enjoying my summer so far. I feel like I've been able to live life for the first time in a long time.
I have a month left before I am moving back home. I gave up the apartment that I signed a lease for earlier this year. I kinda regret giving the place up because I lost $600 in doing so, but in the run I want to say that I made a smart choice. I'm just not thrilled about the thought of living with my family. I love my family very very much, but I need to end my days relaxed and to myself. With my family I can't go home to peace, I'll be going home to drama, stress, pressure, and bullshit. Aiyaiyai...
Well, it's really late so I'm gonna get to bed. Peace for now.