I am just a bedouin of this vast American desert...
Well, I've had a few days at home over the weekend. Well, more like a day and a half. I stopped in on my brother for a few hours on the way up which was nice, though short. Seeing my mom and my crazy dog has just been great. I was also able to spend a little time with my dad, stepmom and sister- we had some really good Indian food and conversation. Last night was spent over at my cousin Matt and Sarah's place. It was weird being over there and seeing it gutted- reminded me of moving them in when they got married. He got a promotion with Kaufmann's and are moving (on the company's dime) to Boston this week.
So much change has been happening.. its hard to keep up. I do get to talk on the phone once and a while to friends, but there have been some that have been sorely missed. It was really nice to catch up with you Sharon. We definately need to talk more. And Kristin, I think I've missed you the most. I'm so glad I could talk to you finally.
And if things aren't crazy enough.. I'm actually preparing to head back down to Nashville as soon as I finish getting Newanda! ready.
You see, Newanda! is my new Ipod. (And yes, the exclamation is part of the name, because the name must be said with gusto!) I decided to splurge a bit and invest in one seeing how I am primarily out on the road these days. And the name? Well... you have to name it something, and I really didn't just want to call it Nathan's Ipod like the software suggested, so I dug deep and thought... well, lets just see if anyone gets the reference. (shhhh no spoiling it those of you whom I've told!)
Speaking of the road, I am heading out for a few more festivals followed by a three week tour of the lower US this time:
9/4 Kansas City, MO
9/10 Orlando, FL
9/12 Raleigh, NC
9/13 Huntsville, AL
9/14 Tuscaloosa, AL
9/17 Springfield, MO
9/19 Salina, KS
9/20 Lubbock, TX
9/23 Las Vegas, NV
9/24 Valencia, CA
9/27 Visalia, CA
9/29 Redmond, OR
Hopefully, I'll be able to see a few friends out on the road. Let me know if you'd wanna come out..
Two random thoughts.. though strangely connected. It dawned on me a little while back how much is left unsaid in my life. I wish I had the hours in the day and the gumption to say it all, but unfortunately I don't, and that's sad. Because there are so many things that I want people to know, and so much of myself that stays private. I wish I could just sit down and tell you everything, how you affect my life, how thankful I am that I have gotten to know you, how proud I am of so many of my friends.
And its kind of odd too, because all those things that aren't said are more of who I am as a person than probably the things that most people see. Its a strange duality. I need to work on that. So, with that said, hopefully you know how I feel about you to some small degree, because I don't know if I could ever tell you how much you really mean. But also know that I will try to share those things as much as I can. I owe people so many letters and phone calls and emails and mix CDs!! (No I haven't forgotten you..)
Its kind of funny how sometimes you might post something personal directed for one person and not think twice about anyone else reading it, othertimes you might hold your tongue just because someone else might read it. Its weird how a sense of privacy and intimacy can fluxuate. Kristin, I owe you the biggest appology in that department.
I have so much more to say... but I really need to run!
I was hoping to make it to the Bleach Farewell show tonight, but I don't think that's going to happen, seeing how I would have had to leave about 4 hours ago. Bah! And I still have more shopping to do!
Please please please keep in touch with me. I miss my friends and the grounding that they provide. Call me on my cell phone, and if I don't pick up- LEAVE A MESSAGE. My phone flakes out on the road, and I won't know you called. If you don't have my cell, ask..
So much change has been happening.. its hard to keep up. I do get to talk on the phone once and a while to friends, but there have been some that have been sorely missed. It was really nice to catch up with you Sharon. We definately need to talk more. And Kristin, I think I've missed you the most. I'm so glad I could talk to you finally.
And if things aren't crazy enough.. I'm actually preparing to head back down to Nashville as soon as I finish getting Newanda! ready.
You see, Newanda! is my new Ipod. (And yes, the exclamation is part of the name, because the name must be said with gusto!) I decided to splurge a bit and invest in one seeing how I am primarily out on the road these days. And the name? Well... you have to name it something, and I really didn't just want to call it Nathan's Ipod like the software suggested, so I dug deep and thought... well, lets just see if anyone gets the reference. (shhhh no spoiling it those of you whom I've told!)
Speaking of the road, I am heading out for a few more festivals followed by a three week tour of the lower US this time:
9/4 Kansas City, MO
9/10 Orlando, FL
9/12 Raleigh, NC
9/13 Huntsville, AL
9/14 Tuscaloosa, AL
9/17 Springfield, MO
9/19 Salina, KS
9/20 Lubbock, TX
9/23 Las Vegas, NV
9/24 Valencia, CA
9/27 Visalia, CA
9/29 Redmond, OR
Hopefully, I'll be able to see a few friends out on the road. Let me know if you'd wanna come out..
Two random thoughts.. though strangely connected. It dawned on me a little while back how much is left unsaid in my life. I wish I had the hours in the day and the gumption to say it all, but unfortunately I don't, and that's sad. Because there are so many things that I want people to know, and so much of myself that stays private. I wish I could just sit down and tell you everything, how you affect my life, how thankful I am that I have gotten to know you, how proud I am of so many of my friends.
And its kind of odd too, because all those things that aren't said are more of who I am as a person than probably the things that most people see. Its a strange duality. I need to work on that. So, with that said, hopefully you know how I feel about you to some small degree, because I don't know if I could ever tell you how much you really mean. But also know that I will try to share those things as much as I can. I owe people so many letters and phone calls and emails and mix CDs!! (No I haven't forgotten you..)
Its kind of funny how sometimes you might post something personal directed for one person and not think twice about anyone else reading it, othertimes you might hold your tongue just because someone else might read it. Its weird how a sense of privacy and intimacy can fluxuate. Kristin, I owe you the biggest appology in that department.
I have so much more to say... but I really need to run!
I was hoping to make it to the Bleach Farewell show tonight, but I don't think that's going to happen, seeing how I would have had to leave about 4 hours ago. Bah! And I still have more shopping to do!
Please please please keep in touch with me. I miss my friends and the grounding that they provide. Call me on my cell phone, and if I don't pick up- LEAVE A MESSAGE. My phone flakes out on the road, and I won't know you called. If you don't have my cell, ask..