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Humboldt I love you... here I come!

Lisa — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:00:40 GMT

YO! So somehow through the magic of tribe.net I managed to find a free VIP ticket plus camping and a free ride up to Reggae Rising (aka Reggae on the River) tomorrow--woohoo! And I thought for a minute there I wasn't going to make it. Turns out my house mate is a real dick, so I'm moving out in 3 weeks. I originally was gonna skip Reggae and move everything this weekend, but it's just a smarter idea to wait the 30 days and make sure I find a good place for my kitty and I. So I am super excited and I leave in the morning--so peace out! Hope to see you there!

Come see!!!

Lisa — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 20:35:20 GMT

If you live in the Santa Cruz area, you should definitely come see my photography show on the corner of Park and Soquel at my work--Bay Photo! You can come anytime Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Thanks a million!

My heart

Lisa — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 05:24:06 GMT

My heart has been giving me troubles lately, and this time it's physically rather than figuritively. On Saturday evening it started to feel like my heart was skipping beats, and I'd have to catch my breath a little. It's done this in the past, but usually only after a nice big hit of the lovely ganja, and it would only happen once or twice at a time. This time it was happening every 5 mins or so... but I went to bed and figured I'd feel better in the morning. Insomnia again... and Sunday morning and throughout the day it was still skipping beats and I'd hafta catch my breath. (yes I can spell things how I pleaz bitchez!) Of course I was partying hard most of the weekend, so of course that contributed to it all. Anyway by that night it was becoming more frequent and me having to "catch my breath" then turned into little gasps. By the time I was in bed at 2am, I started to realize how fuckin horrible a heart attack must feel. I admit I started thinking about my life and the people I love, and what if I seriously died right now, how would I feel? what would I be thankful for? what would I miss? yes, I even cried a little. I knew I was probably going to be fine, but it still made me open up some doors. The good news is, I would miss so much! I would miss soooo many people! And there are soooo many things I'm thankful for. But a heart attack would still fuckin suck. Anyway I drove to the doctor in San Jo monday morning since it was still happening, although it was better and less frequent. They did some blood tests which take days for results. I also had an EKG taken, and they did notice two times where my heart was actually adding beats, not skipping them. Feels the same to me... so I guess the part of the heart that triggers the heartbeat is fireing a few times extra and then returning back to a regular beat...then it does it again, etc. Of course they don't know exactly why this is happening right now, except that it might be caffeine + stress + who knows-it's a mystery. So no more caffeine And I was feeling pretty normal this morning, but then around noon I started getting really stressed at work, and it started up again-so I definately see the stress part. BLAH! OK--done now. Aside from that, everything is fabulous! love love love love

I'm baaaaack

Lisa — Thu, 03 May 2007 18:16:05 GMT

SO I haven't logged onto tribe or written a blog in like almost a year, so here I am yet again. I finally moved to Santa Cruz last August, and I loooooove it here. Ironically I'm working for the same photo lab company I did 5 years ago (and yet I'm still not making too much more than I did years ago!) I've sort of given up on painting for a while, and I've been really super productive with my photography. I've also picked up the guitar again after YEARS, so I am really excited about that. I've been practicing everyday and learning new chords and stuff. Anyone wanna jam with me? ;) I'm still trying to meet new friends here in the area. I have alot of friends, but they're all mostly party people and I've been partying alot--so I'd like to meet more musicians, spiritual people, ganja buddies, artists, etc. Just send me a msg--lets be friends ;)

I'm leavin on a jet plane...

Lisa — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 15:12:59 GMT

The jet plane of life! haha cheesey and dumb, I know... but I havent had much sleep in the last few days and I'm supposed to leave in a few hours on my road trip--yay! I'm not really excited right now, just tired--small headache (as usual)--and a little stressed about getting all the last minute prep done. Not to mention I have no food since I'm leaving for a week, so I dont know what to do about breakfast... fast food again? eck. I'm actually getting grossed out by fast food. Halleluja! (yes I am aware I dont know how to spell). But I will be excited once I get on the road... wooohooooooo!!!!!!! here's the plan, stan: Today and tomorrow I'll be in Humboldt--smaokin and eatin some yummy bbq mmmm. Then Wednesday the 5th I'll be visiting my sis in Redding and go on the waterslides with the kids--yay! And then FINALLY at the butt-crack of dawn on Thursday morning I'm leaving for Zumwalt camp at Oregon Country Fair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm trying not to have too high of expectations about my trip, I just wanna go with the flow, think alot about my life and what I wanna do, think about the people I love, think about all the things that are important to me and that I want to accomplish... Main purpose of this trip is to have fun and enjoy life and love... but I also want to use this time for some good ole self discovery. I'll be spending alot of time alone in my car, so I'll try to use it wisely. And I'm hoping to get hundreds of great pics--I'm excited about that too. Well I hope you all have a wonderful week full of love and light, and I hope to see some of you at fair! See you in 3 DAYS!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oregon Country Fair!!!

Lisa — Wed, 31 May 2006 21:43:42 GMT

I just got me & Dagger's Oregon Country Fair tix in the mail! YAY!!! I am soooooooo excitied. Not only do I get to visit one of my bestest friends that I havent seen since Dec. but I'll also be camping with a group of whole new friends too! David has been most generous with the Fair scoop. He's hooked me up with where to camp (Zumwalt--right by the lake, weee!), maybe a ride up, and a whole family of people to bond with and enjoy merry times. I am sooooo excited. I said that, I know... but I am! This is basically the first time I'm going (first time didnt count). I don't even really care too much about the fair itself, I am mostly just excited to have a little vacation, see the dagger, do some camping, meet new peeps, dance, sing, play music, take TONS of pics (and I do mean TONS), paint and who knows what else... that's the fun part--who knows what will happen, who I'll meet, what drum I will buy. That will be my one purchase, a drum. Yay for drumming! (oh and Dag's guitar... freakin expensive trip, yo!) anyway, gotta get back to work, almost over... 5 more weeks... can't wait... oh, yes i can, and i will! because i have to.... BYE

Humboldt on 4/20

Lisa — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 15:17:11 GMT

Hello good people!!!!! Well I had a blast celebrating in Humboldt for 4/20 this year. So many beautiful people smoking and dancing and smoking and singing, it was great. I got to see family, paint some people, take LOTS of photos, sing, dance, and of course partake of the lovely Humboldt greenery. Everyone just relaxed in Redwood Park, in Arcata, CA. The sun was shinning, the trees were tall and majestic, energies were in the air, and smiles were everwhere. The drum circle was amazing, beautiful drum music echoing between the tall redwood trees, for hours... My little 4 days of heaven! Vacations are never long enough... Then that Saturday instead of coming home like I was supposed to, I stayed an extra day and went to an art and music festival at the college. Another gorgeous, sunny day. It was even hot! Rare in Arcata. The music was great, everyone was dancing and playing music, I snapped lots of photos, and danced for hours--best part was getting sprayed with a hose by Max, water is good! :) Life is good. Getting over a love just out of reach is hard... but if it's meant to be, it will all work out in the end. At least that's what I am telling myself right now... but life is good! And so is love. And I am FULL of it! I just can't wait to find the one to lavish with it....

Best birthday ever! :)

Lisa — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 18:20:27 GMT

First of all I just have to say thank you to all you lovely people that have been giving me birthday wishes for daaaayyssss. I love you all so much! It was such a blessing to hear from everyone I love and to know that they all love me to. It's just so beautiful I cry now! Don't! Saturday night was so fun! Amanda and I went to Bert-Ro's birthday party. It was awesome to see how many people love robert. And it was even more awesome to see how happy that made him, and made everyone. Loving energy was just flying around the room, it was nice And we all had the pleasure of hearing some amazing musicians!!! Sky played beautiful songs on his flute (and started to teach me to play, too) this wonderful man David jammed on the guitar, Matt (www.mattjonesart.com) shared his recent gorgeous art and sang his little heart out- actually everyone sang at some point- and of course Amanda played and sang her beautiful music for most of the night And let me just remind everyone how amazing she is, okay? Not only is her art just mind blowing (www.art4urheart.com) but her music is truly awe-inspiring. She made me cry, okay? And I've heard those somgs a million times, and they never get old! And they always get stuck in my head, and that makes me happy And I got the happy birthday song about 5 times, so that was pretty special! Don't think that's ever happened to me before all in one birthday! So bottom line is, great party! And a great start to a great birthday. let me say great about 5 more times. And yesterday was ggreeeaaattt to, I spent the day lounging with manders, and a little shopping, and lunch at Elephant Bar. Not to mention I got phone calls pretty much every hour from nice people all day And I got a free concert from amanda, thats always really great. great great great! haha, okay I'm done now! There's not much else to say except that I am just so happy. I think this is really the happiest I've let myself be since all the craziness in 2002. And really that's what it's all about with me, is letting myself be happy. I could've been alot happier alot earlier, but I guess I just needed to learn a few things first. Letting go is a hard thing for me, and so is change. But I am finally starting to really accept those things and let them go. We all know change is inevitable, and so are the ups and downs. And we really need them both to experience a full and happy life. Okay, I get it! Once again, thank you everyone! I feel so much love in my heart right now, it almost kinda hurts! But in a really yummy, fuzzy, silly, happy way Spread it!!!

Welcome, and gooday!

Lisa — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:18:49 GMT

For the pic of the day: Making a mess is so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So this is my first blog here on tribe, (I also have one on www.myspace.com/lucidartz) I am a new member, so I'm just starting all this stuff. But so far I've really enjoyed tribe! I've already "met" tons of kewl people, spectacular artists of all kinds, and a few artists I would feel honored to work with :) Get used to the smilies, I use them alot... cuz I like to smile! Well alas, I must get ready for work--I work part time at a children's toy store, and part time as a receptionist at a salon. I am hoping to soon start cosmetology school, but I have to find one first. Being a hairstylist is gonna be my "back up career" since I can't pay rent with my art (and frankly, I'd rather not have to put that much responsibility on my art anyway!) But I have another migraine today, so hopefully I will be coming home early and I can write back to all you lovely people that have been writing to me! Peace, love, and laughter~ ~Lisa