Welcome to TMI Thursdays! As LiLu always says: Join us all in humiliating the crap out of yourself every Thursday by sharing some completely tasteless, wholly unclassy, “how many readers can I estrange THIS week??” TMI story about your life. Or hell, about someone else’s!

I have not forsaken you. I’ve simply jumped over to The Gospel of JP to reveal how I lost of my virginity. Compelling information that you can’t live without, let me tell you! How can you not go check that out? It’s a story chock full of juicy details you never wanted to know, and it’s my first guest blog, so go, go, GO… And then, come back.

Weisman Museum

And I had to find a reason to see it in person.  I did, and that experience was probably part of what made me finish school.  Not that I wanted to be like Gehry (in reality I hear he’s an ass), but that I could find such expression.  I don’t know that I have the same awe for the building now as I did then, but the memory of that “revelation” moment will be with me forever. More recently I saw these…

Bamboo Oases

Now they may not be permanent structures, but that makes them no less inspiring of awe.  Part of the joy of the built environment is the total experience.  Imagine walking into what is essentially a trailer park courtyard in a desert field (okay a hoighty-toighty polo field in the desert).  And seeing these playful, artistic oases of shade.  And knowing too, that they were temporary.  They’re gone (the trailers, the structures, everything) within days of being set-up.  It was a truly “ahh, these are perfect” moment.  At least for me.  And if you don’t care what I think about things why are you still reading? You don’t know?  Oh, well.  Let me leave you with this then.

Canopy Bed

Can someone please get this for me?

5) Women- Without these lovely creatures of temptation I would be nothing. I continually complain that I have way too many women in my life. Though this is true, I would not trade it for the world. Especially, when a really divine smelling woman kisses on my neck. I will tell you what, that will send me to the moon any day of the week. Sensuality is not dead on me.

4) Winston- This is my 98 lb English Bulldogge/ German Sheppard mix. He is 5 years old and I have raised him since he was 7 weeks. He is my little boy. When I walk through the door, he looses his mind and acts like I would never return. It is good to know that I have such a champion especially on days when I think the world just may end due to other’s stupidity. Plus, he loves the ladies and the ladies love him.

3) Sunrises and sets- I have seen many sunrises in my life, but a few have just plastered a Bozo smile across my chevy chase. When I go surfing, I tend to leave very early; this is about the only time I am happy to wake up early. As I would come over the bridge the sun would be peaking right above the waves and some times I will pull over and just watch. I was once coming back from Australia and witnessed 3 of the most powerful sunrises ever! That really messed up my brain for a bit. Then, there are sunsets. A time where everyone becomes aware time is ending. The last one I sat and watched was off a small Caribbean Island. Have to say it was the best one yet.

2) Music- No matter the contrast or genre I like music. I do not manufactured things though (please see boy bands/Idol). I love that an artist(s) can express themselves in a way that moves me. Music is raw soulful power that induces a reaction from the audience, no matter size of said reaction. Like those who like to read or watch something, I have to listen to something, anything. The more music that is added to my collection the better. Each disc or file is like a small piece of my heart tangle with my soul. Plus, anything with horns and a good beat wins every time.

1) The small things- This is the most underrated thing in American culture. I refuse to go on a tangent, but it is truly way too important to miss. The main reason I frequent Pleasure Notes is Emma highlights these things that people miss. Flowers, guys how many times have you thought wow those are nice flowers. They smell good and are aesthetically pleasing. Or, a conversation with family and friends. A simple meal prepared with care. All of these little things are what keeps me going, things that relate pleasure are all around us.

Take the time to look around, smell, taste, and just simply enjoy your world. Too often we are compounded by the negative and materialistic in this life. If you don’t stop and enjoy yourself, you lose in the game of life.

Thanks Emma for letting me drop by. Enjoy a nice Jameson for me!

Cheers,

JP