Today, Sunday 26th October, i washed my hair, i read a bit in The Left Hand of Darkness written by Ursula Le Guin, went to the shop and got some groceries, cleaned up some of the things standing around, mainly photographs and notes, put my watercolor stuff away, had some tea and soup and coffee.
Getting closer to getting most things done in my new house.
Happy!
Today i set up my turntable and amplifier. Finally!
I played some records: The Cure Seventeen Seconds, The Jam Sound Affects, J.J. Cale Troubadour, Scritti Politti Cupid & Psyche ’85.
I went out to get some shopping done and when i got back i played Dire Straits Communiqué. I also played some singles: Mouth and Macneal How Do You Do, Steve Harley Make Me Smile.
I sang along with some, especially Scritti Politti. Still love it.
Still have some boxes full of things, mostly photography and drawing. I will clean it up eventually. Going back to Ikea to get some more things. Got my list ready!
I’m so sorry, i forgot todays post! It’s now early Monday morning, i sit down eating my breakfast and drinking my coffee, and it suddenly crosses my mind: my post!
Well, it is still early days. I’m a bit tired, today i’m gonna get my couch from a friend, tomorrow i go to IKEA and get some small stuff. Still a week vacation.
Enjoying myself 🙂
I completely forgot yesterday’s post. I’m so sorry.
Tomorrow i’ll be going back to work. I don’t mind. I am even looking forward to it.
But, i have to admit, this period in my life feels like an intermediate period. I did start working on a new videoclip. Looking forward to really work on it. It has been a long time since i made a new work.
The past to weeks have been enjoyable. I went and stayed with my mother for two days, i made walks, i bought some new things for myself. Two pairs of woolen socks, two long-sleeved t-shirts, a cashmere sweater.
Looking forward to things to come!
I’m taking a couple of weeks of free time. I leave you with some of my personal favourite things for the time being.
Nothing Rhymed
If I give up the seat I’ve been saving
To some elderly lady or man
Am I being a good boy?
Am I your pride and joy?
Mother please, if you’re pleased, say I am
And if while in the course of my duty
I perform an unfortunate take
Would you punish me so
Unbelievably so
Never again will I make that mistake
This feeling inside me could never deny me
The right to be wrong if I choose
And this pleasure I get
From say winning a bet
Is to lose
When I’m drinking my Bonaparte Shandy
Eating more than enough apple pies
Will I glance at my screen
And see real human beings
Starve to death right in front of my eyes
Nothing old, nothing new, nothing ventured
Nothing gained, nothing still-born or lost
Nothing further than proof, nothing wilder than youth
Nothing older than time, nothing sweeter than wine
Nothing physically, recklessly, hopelessly blind
Nothing I couldn’t say
Nothing why ’cause today
Nothing rhymed
This feeling inside me could never deny me
The right to be wrong if I choose
And this pleasure I get
From say winning a bet
Is to lose
Nothing good, nothing bad, nothing ventured
Nothing gained, nothing still-born or lost
Nothing further than proof, nothing wilder than youth
Nothing older than time, nothing sweeter than wine
Nothing physically, recklessly, hopelessly blind
Nothing I couldn’t say
Nothing why ’cause today
Nothing rhymed
An ordinary Sunday. Not much different from the other Sundays i experienced over the past couple of months.
I showered, washed my hair, watched Het Filosofisch Kwintet which is also broadcast as a podcast. Halfway through i went into town. I first went into Donner and serched for the book Wool written by Hugh Howey, the basis for the series Silo recently on Apple TV. The book wasn’t in the shop. When i asked at the information desk it was back ordered and will arrive in a couple of days. I ordered it.
I walked back, bought something to eat and went into the supermarket. Then back home.
I am unsure about the current state of my life. It still feels like an in between phase i’m at. I still need to come to terms with my current job as a housekeeping help for people needing it.
Hopefully something will come to fruition. Like the video clip i have been thinking about for months. Which is still only in its initial stage.
I don’t know. I can only hope.
Today Sunday the 16th of April i went out into town. I walked past the Rotterdam Marathon route for a bit. I’m not much of a fan to be honest, but i did walk on beside the people cheering on the runners.
I did feel sad. Last week i got an e-mail from my health insurance that my insurance is to be closed of because i do not have an address with the municipality.
I’m still unclear what to do next. Apart from going to the Paulus church and talk with the doctor and social worker. Which is what i will do, of course.
The past year has been tough. I do have a place to live, but i can not make it my permanent address. My work on my website has taken a backseat. Which does make me feel sad, but it is for the better.
I do need to go on. I have these plans to make a video clip, but i haven’t done any real work on it. I hope i will start working on it soon. I hope i can find a light in these days, dark to me.
Salute!