Punk-rock

I was at the fabric store again today looking for what I need to make
some crazy pants for our concert. I believe for $1 a yard (I bought
less than 2 ) I'll have some very cool pants. I already have the top
and the hair. I stil have to find the right shoes and I'll be set. 80s
here I am again!

Watermelon is the answer

When we don't know the words of the song we are singing during a concert, we use the watermelon trick. "Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon....". The word has enough syllables and different sounds to make your mouth and lips look like you are actually saying something.

In one of my magazines, I found the "Watermelon Credo" written by Wally Amos in 2002. I started to read truly just because of the fruit in the article's title and discovered a few words of wisdom, some of which I try to live by every day. It goes like this:

W-Whatever you believe creates your reality. Believe that life is a positive experience and it will be.
A-Attitude is the magic word. It is your greatest asset. Be positive regardless.
T-Together, everyone achieves more. There are no limits to what we can accomplish together.
E-Enthusiasm is the wellspring of life. With enough enthusiasm you can accomplish much more.
R-Respect yourself as well as others. When you respect yourself your whole world changes.
M-Make commitments, not excuses. There is overwhelming power in the words "Yes I will".
E-Everyday can be a fun day. Fun is the lubricant that keeps life moving forward. Laugh a lot.
L-Love is the answer, always. It's the greatest force in the Universe.
O-One day at a time. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. All of life happens in increments of one.
N-Never give up or become a victim. If you do you are guaranteed to lose.

Who knew watermelon was such a versatile fruit? A big slice refreshes you on a hot summer day; saying it allows you to still look cool when your memory fails you during a concert; and now it provides you with those lines of wisdom. Everyone should have some watermelon in their diet.

Rochester

The view from my hotel room. In 14 years of flying this is my first
lay-over in Rochester, NY. I am going out for my walk and explore a bit.

View of the hotel from the River.

Rennes, France and Rochester, NY are sister cities since 1958.

High Falls on the Genesee River.

Day at the beach

Dani, Lexi and me enjoying the sun and the ocean at Marina Park in
Ventura.

Day of rest

Yesterday Michael, Norman and I spent a very relaxing day just hanging out at the house. That is what Sundays are for, right? Relax, rest and recuperate from a busy week and stressful life. Most of us do not do that very often anymore. Our weekends are usually as full as our weeks and we get back to work on Monday even more tired.
Yesterday was a very nice exception. Not planning anything, not having anything to do, not going anywhere, is seldomly an option as we think that we are not being productive and are wasting time. Well it surely feels nice to waste time once in a while, enjoy your friends' company and just be.