A Therapeutic Shower to Start the Day

"Life is too short to not be doing what you want."

That was my first thought as I got out of bed this morning, that and I don't need an alarm clock because my cat whines me awake.

I felt slightly horrified upon rising. As I showered, I went deep in thought, because I am wont to do that in the shower--my best ideas germinate there: was that my subconcious, my inner self, my SOUL talking to me, one last shout at me as I left dream land? Am I not doing what I want? Did I sell out for health insurance, holiday pay, and a 401K? AM I A PATHETIC LOSER?

Then I thought about this:

and this:

and this:

oh, and here too:

about the fact that I got to do this all during the month of May:

and about all of these folks:

...and all the other folks who influenced me (you know who you are) and I realized that I AM doing what I want.

As I felt the water splashing on me and listened to the drone of the ventilator that does not quite do its job, I decided not to wash my hair today. It looked just fine.

Los-Las a/k/a My Next Adventure

Raise your hand if you're going to visit Los Angeles and Las Vegas over a span of five days.

...Dang...it's hard to type with one hand....


Even though I lived in California when I was six, and have been back a few times since then, I have never visited the City of Angels. And no, as an actor, I never had a huge desire to move out there for work. That glorious social media tool called Facebook revealed to me that I have no less than ten friends out there; all of them are working in the film/television industry to some degree. So off I go to look at Marilyn Monroe's star on the Walk of Fame, gaze at the Hollywood sign, and lurk around Venice beach, staring at the crazies and the outdoor gym rats, plus do whatever my friends Porter, Patrick, Julianne and Joe want to do. (PHOTO: The 101 Freeway and Los Angeles Downtown, from Mulholland Drive, in Hollywood - California (USA) - May 2007)

My friend Monique is working for The Mouse in Vegas as part of the Lion King at Mandalay Bay. I thought that since Vegas is a short trip from L.A., I could squeeze in a few days with her as well. Of course she's WORKING, but I think we'll get some quality time in. I've spent a week in Vegas before (thanks, Bob), but never got off the Strip, so I'm hoping we'll explore other parts of the city or get lost in the desert. The 2009 40th Annual World Series of Poker also takes place that weekend, and the aforementioned Bob will be there, hopefully rolling in money after winning all the tournaments he's planning to enter. (PHOTO: LasVegas on Night)

Given that I'm visiting two of the most glittery cities in America, I predict an amazing adventure. Mendy Lou requested a write a travel blog like I did for my trip to France, and since I am now the proud owner of a Sony Cybershot, my pics are bound to be ten times better.

I'm like a kid at Christmas, I'm so excited...