August 29, 2001 In June I moved to San Luis Obispo where I now live
with Brian. Our townhouse is really cute. I got a lame job that pays minimum wage and I'm a salad
chef. My coworkers are a lot of fun though, so they keep me sane at work. School doesn't start
until Sept. 24th! This has been the longest summer in the world. I can't believe it. SLO is fun
because there is a handfull of my friends from high school here. We went to Santa Ynez Chumash Casino
last night. I bet the least and won the most! It was an experience to have at least once
in your life. I miss some of the cool people at Sonoma *see pic of me and jess* (but really there was only a handful).
I miss the bay area music scene. The scene here in SLO stinks! (or maybe I haven't found it yet)
Sometimes it's just funny how things work out. In a picture on this page, you will see me and
my current boyfriend on the day we met (Feb 12, 1999). Through a strange twist of events,
and a big thanks to Slow Gherkin we are now together, and I couldn't be happier (unless he
lived here!). This is quite possibly the happiest and most positive rant I've ever written! Heck,
I didn't even rant! My mental state of mind has been so much better since moving out of RoPo!
April 15, 2001 Spring break has come and gone, and with it
so has all my money. I did lots of driving over break, stayed at a different place nearly
every single night. It was a blast. Yesterday my band The Stow-Aways played on the streets
of downtown Santa Cruz in the afternoon. We made enough money to buy ourselves lunch.
Then we drove up to Sunnyvale for the Sillycon Valley Brown Out, where we played our
first show outside of Sonoma County. It went well, and we had a lot of fun. I'm
currently looking for housing down in San Luis Obispo for next year...and looking for a job
for the summer...and looking for a trust worthy man. I seem to have no luck in any
of those dept's right now. *sigh* At least the music is going some where for me. I'll try
not to make this into a novel, so I'll end here. Happy spring. I'm still listening to all
the 80's music. I can't pull myself out. Did I mention that I moved again? I only lasted
3 weeks with that new roommate over in marsanne. And guess what? I want to move out of
here too....but will try to stick it out for the remaining 6 weeks of school.
January 8, 2001 Geeze I suck at updating this thing.
Let me back up a few months to summer. I spent the summer training horses, then
went off to work at a horse camp, RRR where I used to go when I was a kid. After that,
I took off to the east coast for my annual music making trip. Played with a band t.o.w.s.
and we recporded a crappy 5-song cd at widener studios. The band faught and faught, it
was no longer fun. But one of my favorite songs I've written "Just A Shy" made it on the cd.
After that I hurried back to CA to pack up and move into my new appartment in Sonoma. But
first I got my eyebrow pierced. My friend Dana got her nose pierced that day, only she passed
out during the procedure! Eeek!
Unfortunately I had a TERRIBLE roommate who put me through hell for 3 months. In November I
moved out and into an appartment with this rad punk-rock loving chick Wendy. I wish I coulda
lived with her longer than a month, but I had a fun month living there. The guitar player
whom I often play with, Bono and I wrote a bunch of new songs this semester. We played at
open mic nights frequently. I even sang in a chorus this year *gasp*!! This fall semester I
worked with Associated Students Productions putting on and promoting concerts and all sorts
of other activities. My bike was stolen from outside of my appartment in December.
And yes, it was locked up. The bike is missed. If you know it's where-abouts, please contact
me. It was an emerald green GT mountain bike. Possibly a palomar make. It had black plastic and web
toe clips. Here's the sob story. I bought that bike when I was in 6th grade with nickles
that I had saved up from recycling. Yesterday I went and purchased the 2001 model of the GT
Palomar bike. It's been one hell of a semester. Now I'm back in Santa Cruz for winter
break, and you can find me taking intersession at Cabrillo and training horses in Soquel.
At the end of the month I will return to Sonoma, and have yet another new roommate. Let's hope
this one is good. So that's it, summing 8 months up in one paragraph!
May 12, 2000 Hmm... So, I played at open mic again on tuesday.
This time it went well. I was plaesed. I figured out where the crappy sound came from last time:
my effects pedal. Doh! This time I could hear since I didn't bring it. All in all it was a very fun
night. I recorded the performance, and was actually happy with the way it came out. So the final
crunch is here. 10.5 days until I move outta here. I have a huge list of things that need to get
done before finals... Urgh... April 26, 2000 Wow, 2 updates in one month! Lastnight I played at open mic, one of my favorite songs that I've written. Besides the fact of totally butchering the first verse due to nerves and getting used to the crappy sound (i couldn't hear what i was playing). After getting past that roadblock, I think it went pretty well. Got some positive feedback after I played, which is good. Today I wrote a new song that I hope to play next week at open mic if I feel ready with it.
April 16, 2000 Well Hello There! I am at the tail end of spring
break; 5 weeks of classes, then finals week... then I'm outta here! Lastnight was the long-
awaited concert night! The first concert I've ever promoted, and it was a success! (Despite
it being spring break (many college students not in town) and us competing with another punk/
alternative/rock show in town.) Check out my concerts page for details on bands and stuff. I think
this summer when I get time I will start an online collection of show memories. It would be
fun to have a gallery for all of them.... there's a lot of them!December 22, 1999 Once again, a long time between writings. My first semester of college is over. I have to say I had a blast. After these nice 6 weeks off, I will return to Sonoma to learn some more! Hmmm. I am at a loss for words. I have been very confused lately about love. How do you know when you've met THE one? It just doesn't add up for me. Every one else seems so settled down, but we're only 18! It's like we shouldn't have to make all these decisions just yet. Guess I better enjoy these fun times while I can. Happy Holidays.
October 30, 1999 Wow, another long lapse between writings, I'm sorry.
So college life is pretty good I suppose. Although one thing that is really buggin me is
that people who are living in "substance free" are coming home drunk etc. I don't want to
be the tattle tale and tell on them, but it's not right, and it defeats the whole purpose
of living in substance free. I have my car finally, so that makes me happy. I can't believe
how fast time goes by up here, it only seems like a blink since I moved out, but it's been
so long. I could rant about certain people who I'm a little pissed at right now, but I'll
spare you. Enjoy!
August 31, 1999 I moved out on August 16th. I'm now living in Rohnert Park.
For the most part I really love it here. My new teammates are great. I have to red-shirt the season though. But it's
all in my best interest. Wow, I haven't written one of these in a long time. This summer was really fun, and had a lot
to do with music. Tons of band practices and even a summer music program in PA at Harcum College. "The Sour Salmon" recorded
a 5 song cd back there, and I sung on it as well as played bass. So far college is good. Lots of fun, and I like
my classes so far. The food could use some work, but I'll live. I had a mis-hap the first day up here where I popped
both of my bike tires (my main mode of transportation)...and I still haven't gotten them fixed yet. I think that is all I have to rant and
rave about for now.
June 13, 1999 Well, it's official, I'm now a high school graduate. The past few days
have just been totally awesome. Wednesday night we threw a giant bonfire party at the beach where we proceeded to burn
4 years worth of homework from about 10 people in the fire. That party was one of the few where everyone all got together,
I saw people who I hadn't seen since they graduated the year before. Friday was my graduation, and my parents left me there.
I was officially the last person in the stadium, and my science teacher offered me a ride home. That night was Grad Night,
an all night party from 10pm-5am. It was pretty cool. We had it at the Coconut Grove, and they let us into the casino/acrade for
3 hours of all the free video games and virtual coasters you could ever want. They had hair dressers there, who gave every one
crazy make overs, that was pretty fun. I don't think my hair has every been so BIG! It was wack! I got home at about 6am, slept
a couple hours then headed off to Steph's surprise party. That was pretty wild as well. I left that at 6pm to go home and rest
up for the concert...which I left for at 9pm. I highly enjoyed the show, and got home some time after 1am, to sleep for 12 hours
and well now I'm awake. This summer looks to be awesome, so I'll keep you updated.
June 6, 1999 What's really pissing me of lately are a few things. First of all,
if you say you're gonna call some one, damn it! you better call! I'm so sick of people saying they're gonna
do all these things, and then they never do. It pisses me off to no extent. Also, why can't people ever be on time?
If you say you're gonna be there at 8am, you should be there at 8am, and not leave every one else waiting for you.
These little details piss me off, and leave my mind spinning to no end. Anyways, I graduate on friday, and I'm really
looking forward to it. This summer should be awesome, and a lot of fun. I think that's it for now. 
May 9, 1999 Well, that's it, it's over. No more High School track and Field.
We had the SCCAL championships yesterday, and I ran a good race, taking 6 seconds off my best time in the 800m
this season to place 6th of 16 athletes. After the race I couldn't seem to shut off my tears. I just can't
believe it's actually over. No more, it's finished. We had a big track party last night, which for the most part
was really great. Accept for a few people who REALLY were getting on my nerves (argh... stupid freshman). I just don't
think it's right for an 18 year old guy to be dicking around with a just-turned 15 freshman. But I won't get into that.
I've been thinking a lot about moving out lately. I am pretty excited about it. I can't wait, but at the same time,
I'm gonna miss the track and cross country team/coaches a lot. They're some of my best friends, and now I'm just leaving them
behind. 
May 1, 1999 So today what's on my mind is this...
What can you call a friend? I've been a little lost lately. People who call themselves your friends
often turn around and stab you in the back. Who can we trust? These so called friends all of a sudden
turn against you and they don't even have the nerve to tell you why. It's just BOOM, you're outta my life,
I'm deleting you from my memory. I don't even know why. This is unfair. I won't name names, although i doubt
this person would care enough about me anymore to actually read this, since he's taken down all links
to my pages, but come on, GROW UP! It pisses me off when 17 year olds act like they're fucking babies!
This person is handling this situation really immaturely, and it's driving me insane. On another
note, we had a great band practice today. I'm really excited about this band. At then end, when it was just
Luke (piano), Eric (drums) and myself (bass) we did some killer improv. jazz stuff. Ok, enough of my ranting
right now. April 29, 1999 Today was a great day for the most part! Accept for a minor detail where I have been notified that one of my old best friends wishes never to speak to me again. Today was the last dual meet of the season for track, meaning my last ever in High School. How sad. We had a great meet though! I might have run like crap, but our team did some serious bonding and we had such a blast. And at lunch today the orange cream filled popsicles have returned. Hoooooray!
