Big happenings.

Noize is slowly planting its foot; and we'll stand like a brick wall as long as we can. So much support from so many people; thank you.

The past is finally gone. The past eats and eats until there is nothing left, and when the past finally retreats; when you have finally gained the upper hand in the fight, it still wont be over. The past is something that can always come creeping back. Old habits and false pre-tenses will never be erased from memory, but it's the decision to face the facts and continue on. However, never say that the battle has been "won", because surely, no one can simply "win" the fight with the past; put your guard down for a second and the future will hit you harder than the past ever could have. This morning I feel like I'm on top of it.


Ci manchi!

Dreams.

For the longest time, my dreams and nightmares have been disappearing into the darkness before I can even comprehend what was going on. Hardly ever do the images and feelings stay with my head anymore after I awake. Except for this morning.

All the sudden I know 75 percent of the dream I had last night. We we're auctioning off a canvas for a good cause. The family was there..except with a different energy and vibe; a good one at that.

I think time away from a person is one of the best indicators. Time to think and sort through each individual aspect of what things mean. I've said it before, and it's coming again...it's the quality of life here people; being happy with where your at and the people around you; from family to foes.

What dreams actually mean is out of my hands, and frankly I don't care. For me; it's just re-assuring that a positive dream was remembered. It takes certain emotions to retain the feelings from a dream after you wake up...and there's nothing better then waking up with a smile.

It's a good start to the week (even though its Wednesday); being off for 3 days chewed me up and spit me out. It's that much closer to Friday, which is that much closer to next week.




5 left..

It just takes piece of mind.

When it's crazy at home; it's a trainwreck. Sometimes, if you don't get away, you will start to loose control. Nothing compares to going from this place we call home to silence. That's the biggest thing. No sierens, honking horns, screeching tires, rice burners...etc. Just the natural sounds up there, which is usually next to nothing; the wind filtering through each and every tall pine, a loon crying out accross the lake, and even the crack and pop of a freshly lit campfire.

Central doesn't even know what it's in for this summer.

There is always the first day back; pulling off of route 1 and getting right into the mindset; the grind. But home still provides it's comforts; a good Italian Sub and the family ready to re-cap the events enjoyed by all.

We're on a six day wait...the worst is over now; anticipation circles my head day in, day out.

Leverage is everything

From day to day life, or a lifetime of battles; leverage is our best friend.

Working in the kitchen is one of the most dangerous places. There's always mixing, folding, whisking, pouring, searing, cutting, chopping, frying, boiling, yelling and most of all...your supposed to keep a smile on your face. Leverage can be literal such as using a stool to get a higher angle on stirring something in a bowl or, leverage can just simply be having to go into work at 11:00am instead of 8:00am. Regardless, find leverage in everything you do.

Get the upper hand. We have the upper hand.

Not much to write about; not too insightful this morning. Its also going to be 90 degrees, mother nature is giving us a summer appetizer, and I'm going to be preparing exceptional meals for ungrateful swine. The way the world spins will never cease to amaze me. Fight that fucking swine-- from the legal system to your local boys in blue....leverage people; think about it.

Atleast the sun's out.

Didn't want to face the day today. Two weeks is a long time; I'm already trying to fill the gap of days in my head with trips and work, just making sure I don't have enough time to let my mind start working against me. That's probably one of my biggest enemy's. Out of everthings Iv'e lost, I probably miss my mind the most.

Sometimes a Monday is an extention of the weekend, what the hell right. When Tuesday rolls around, it feels like monday; there's already one day gone.

Fight that swine...you will hear it over and over during the summer. Wick was succesfull in his riddle yesterday. Let's take that as a sign of brute intelligence and craftsmanship; and he's on board with us for the invasion.

Noize made round' the world...possible new slogan for the site. Also...optional new variation of the "Stix to the Brix" -- "Wood$ to the Hood$"

Well... the morning is burning away....dont quite know what time it is accross the pond. Reguardless, we await the return... and damn, this summer should me a memorable one.

Its time.

When I say this I mean it. It was a long weekend, but not a normal one. Noize is well on its way.

Woke up on friday to a quote that describes my mindset going into this weekend.

--" Id rather make my name than inherit it".

To put it plainly, dont just take what your given, create your own name, your own backing.

A backing is a foundation, something to "fall back" on. No, im not talking about being smart with jobs and what not, making sure you have somthing to go back to incase life fails you. In my eyes, life doesnt fail or pass anyone, it's a matter of what the person can take from life. Yes, if it all goes south, if we all loose the five years of passion; I can survive. Everything in my power will be done to make sure Noize Clothing is put on the map as a major east coast company. There is my statement; anyone that chooses to dissprove that notion can just wait for the invasion.

$ ? $

The rich may get richer, and the poor get poorer, but the happy are truly the fortunate ones. Nothing else should matter. Obviously this isn't a possibility due to the fact that we are a society driven on sex, violence, and greed. In no way am I perfect, nor do I completely denounce alot of the cultural norms that have become common. HOWEVER, to distinguish yourself from those things which you believe in and go against is a virtue. Don't listen to the swine, for christ sakes, does anyone decide what the want to wear, watch, listen to, read, even purchase? (hardly)

What's wrong with looking at the situation around and saying "fuck this"; nothing in perticular. It's alright to challenge your surroundings!!!! Everything this country was buiult on is from challenging cultural norms and scoiety's big bad thumb pressing down on the one's who haven't a choice. In our time, it is a case of the $$ up top....that swine. The swine that have royally lined us up with a stool and did the deed. As far as I'm concerned there are no excuses. Around here, we make due for ourselves, or atleast my primary group does.

The big picture get's bigger everyday. The division among people is so great, yet so damn close. When you think it all makes sence, even for five minutes if your mind say's "oh thats why"; it won't be long. Everyday is going to provide problems, increasing problems with more and more drastic consequences. Hold on.

Take nothing for advantage for christ sakes.

Tue. morning....busy day. 5_3_ (anticipation).