Le Girl

Le Girl, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

It's been *that* long?

A year ago...

- I went to LA

That trip was significant as it was the first trip out of town that I took since arriving in the Bay Area. Was a long time ago. I need to go back.


- I broke up with LeGirl, for the third and final time. :)

Ooh, I was pissed at that. I eventually got over that, but still ..

Lord, that was a year ago? Man, I need to speed up the forgetting people cycle.

Hm, i think I also last cleaned the microwave a year ago ...

Rainy in Frisco

Rainy in Frisco, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Me - setting off on my most life changing journey

Me - setting off on my most life changing journey, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

This picture has deep significance for me. It's me setting off on a journey that lasted for over a year.

I look at this person and say "dude, you were one brave idiot".

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I think the biggest change that the experience wrought, which I think was unexpected - is that I keep a distance from people. It deepened my natural tendencies, I think.

I dont get close to anyone anymore. I dont open myself up. Im more comfortable by myself. In fact, I maintain my distance.

At first, it was a reaction to realizing that when I took that step, I had to depend on no one but myself. Then it was reinforced by how people treated me, most of my real life as well as my online 'friends', when they classified me on a lower social standing.

"Dirty talon."

And it got reinforced some more.

Ironically, during that time, my social and sexual life was never more active. Probably because I was out and about.

But now, I treasure my little space.

No, im not a hermit, nor am I a recluse.

But i do prefer to be alone with myself.

Night lights

Night lights, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Kearny & Columbus
North Beach
Dec 2002

Moms in the morning

Moms in the morning, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Moms in the morning

I put the camera down too soon, as she then started nuzzling and cooing to her daughter. Ah well.

I looked around at the other moms, with their kids, riding with them, getting them to school. Invariably, the kids were dressed, clean and neat and the moms looked hella frazzled.

Respect.

Bagels & decaf

Bagels & decaf, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

First time

First time, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

For the first time in months the sun came out at sunrise.

It's been exactly like that the last few months here in Northern California

It's been exactly like that the last few months here in Northern California, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Bored @ work

Bored @ work, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

book browsing on valencia

book browsing on valencia, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Front page news

Front page news, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Ok, now i think I will be getting a new Mac.

Decaf mocha

Decaf mocha, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Beeyootiful.

Taxi

Taxi, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Pennies in the rain

Pennies in the rain, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

That's the way I came upon it.

Katsu done

Katsu done, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Peering over the paper

Peering over the paper, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

North Beach mural

North Beach mural, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Birdie in the window

Birdie in the window, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

uphill

uphill, originally uploaded by Itinerant.