2023/08/17: a whole lot can change in 60 days
i've had 'the great escape' by larry june & the alchemist on repeat.
moved back home to south pasadena after eighteen years of living in san diego. probably in the running for least favorite father’s day weekend. was living temporarily with the parents while i started scheming my next set of moves.
moved again to san gabriel a month after. but while with parents, i bridged the gaps with the family and close friends in between. i may clarify in a future entry but for now, things are better than before. after a lifetime of dealing with a two-hour drive up and down the coast, i appreciate being able to having dinner on weekdays with mom and dad more than you will ever know.
been furiously texting, calling, talking, and explaining sudden and drastic life changes to the aforementioned family and friends. can’t say everything panned out the way i wanted it to, but i think my clique and i are in a better place after having worked some things out.
i’ve written lyrics, raps, short stories, and a short book so far. i try to practice some sort of intentional or thoughtful writing a few hours a day
my manager from 2012–2019 passed, and i didn’t hear until mid-july 2023, the exact weekend i was supposed to move from my parents’ place to my own. the boss’ wife called me, and i had to fight tears just to let her know i’ll make it to his memorial.
mutually parted ways with a producer group after some difficult conversations. while unfortunate, things were left amicably.
encountered unintended consequences with heat and new home. got really sick after i burned my mouth on scalding soup. difficult recovery but greek yogurt and chicken broth were instrumental for protein rebuilding. things could’ve been worse so i’m grateful for what i endured and learned about my face and throat, amongst other curiosities about my body.
one habit i’ve worked on was talking to myself out loud less. over the years my friends have mentioned the fact that i sound crazy when they see me talking to myself.