The shows must go on...

This past weekend was Father's Day, and once again I found myself stretched thin to try and get everything done... After a long week of the 9-5 grind, I started Saturday off working a company picnic. Up at 6AM on Sat., and in Valencia by 7:30, to cater a company picnic for 400 people. Afterwards, I made a mad dash home to prep for an art show. A few hours later I arrived at Circus Disco, with a few friends, to set up for an art show/club night. My friend Mehdi was also showing at Circus, so it made for a good night of art; music; & friends, since we had a lot of mutual friends show up. ...Good times!

 Father's day was spent with my princess... To me, being a Dad is a privilege. I am blessed to have a child as wonderful as mine. But, being a good parent means giving up a lot of what I want to do in order to be who I need to be for my little princess. It isn't always easy to put aside what I want in order to provide what my daughter needs, but things are always a little easier on Father's Day. Between the gift's, food, and shows of love that I got yesterday, I was overwhelmed. I had to pretend my allergies (which I don't even have) were acting up, since my little one kept putting puddles in my eyes. I can't say enough about how much my little girl means to me, but I can say that I wouldn't be who I am if it wasn't for her. Fatherhood has given my life passion, purpose, direction, & meaning. It has probably saved my life too. So on Father's day I am the happiest, and most thankful, of men!

After a happy Father's day, I had another art show... This time at 'The Airliner", in Lincoln Heights. I was able to get a few friend in the show with me, so Mold & Mehdi both showed some pieces, too. Through out the night I listened to a lot of good music, made some new friends, and had some laughs with old friends. I also met a talented artist named Nikki Mull. One of her pieces is below, and you can see more at www.nikkimull.com. 

Another busy weekend...

Saturday started at the camp/park, where I work sometimes, working a company picnic. A lot of calories were burnt in all the running around, trying to feed 1600 hungry people who kept coming back for more. Took a second, in all the running around, to enjoy the beauty of the day and watch the fish swimming in the stream.

After work, it was a quick stop at home to change, get my paintings, and meet up with my friend Marissa, before going to the Circus!

Another art exhibit, at a club. So, we got some drinks then made the rounds and talked to all the artist and promoters, before gettin' down on the dance floor.

There was a fetish club on one side, and a house club on the other, so it made for a very diverse and interesting crowd. Saw some E-tards getting a "light show" while we were on the house side. Thought it was pretty funny to see a 30 something year old man, waving around glow sticks, thinking he was cool. His buddies, the E-tards, loved it though. It was a fun night.

The only downside to it was missing my friend's B-Day party, since we didn't finish with Circus till late. Sunday morning took me back to the camp/park for another company picnic. This time, however, I worked the Zip-line ride, which is a lot less hectic than working the buffets, and it was a lot smaller of a company. Finished the day running errands, before coming home to get back on the grind and working on some freelance art jobs.