Relax, Take It Easy

He said, “Creative artists
have a much more consuming sexual energy
than regular people.”
-as heard during
The NYC Broadway show
“The Philanthropist”
Starring Matthew Broderick

The hot question during these early innovative days is “Should I BING or Should I GOOGLE?” I am beginning to prefer BING. So when in doubt relax and “BING it!”
www.bing.com
It is all a matter of choice (really). I found it funny though when I was in a car in London en route to Cambridge, England recently that I should witness a transaction. There was a young man in a souvenir shop buying a t-shirt with the words imprinted on the shirt 'F--K Google, Ask Me'. It seems many are trying to make a statement in some way or another.

It is time to share another song I discovered in Europe called 'Relax, Take It Easy' by some guy named “MIKA”. The song came in handy when we were lost, circling inside Costa Brava Spanish roads in slight frustration. I remember seeing these rolled up bales of hay and thinking,
"We'll never get to this hotel."

And now the scene is imprinted in my mind as a BEAUTIFUL moment. I remember seeing a sign near this 'bales of hay' location. We were in a town called VERGES. Boy, was I on the verge...but then the 'Relax, Take It Easy' song came on. It was perfect timing. When having a stressful day and the espresso has taken charge one must play this song.

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=relax+take+it+easy%2C+mika&docid=562439782413&mid=91F5D635E41193B10BF091F5D635E41193B10BF0&FORM=VIVR
The song has good words to live by.
"Relax, Take It Easy"

Took a ride to the end of the line
Where no one ever goes.
Ended up on a broken train with nobody I know.
But the pain and the longing's the same.
Where the dying
Now I'm lost and I'm screaming for help.

Relax, take it easy
For there is nothing that we can do.
Relax, take it easy
Blame it on me or blame it on you.

It's as if I'm scared.
It's as if I'm terrified.
It's as if I scared.
It's as if I'm playing with fire.
Scared.
It's as if I'm terrified.
Are you scared?
Are we playing with fire?

Relax
There is an answer to the darkest times.
It's clear we don't understand but the last thing on my mind
Is to leave you.
I believe that we're in this together.
Don't scream - there are so many roads left.

Relax, take it easy
For there is nothing that we can do.
Relax, take it easy
Blame it on me or blame it on you.

Relax, take it easy
For there is nothing that we can do.
Relax, take it easy
Blame it on me or blame it on you.

Relax, take it easy
For there is nothing that we can do.
Relax, take it easy
Blame it on me or blame it on you.

Relax, take it easy
For there is nothing that we can do.
Relax, take it easy
Blame it on me or blame it on you.

It's as if I'm scared.
It's as if I'm terrified.
It's as if I scared.
It's as if I'm playing with fire.
Relax
It's as if I'm terrified.
Are you scared?
Are we playing with fire?

PHOTO: MIKA


Twenty-five years ago today

June 16, 1984
Saturday

I had a weird dream Friday night. I dreamt of ‘Gina’ (Sherri’s girlfriend). I also dreamt of Chris. It was strange. I don’t even remember it clearly except that it was fairly sexual.

Well, it is now Saturday night and on this day I went to pick up my framed prints. While I was waiting I found myself purchasing an 8 x 10 frame. One can never have too many. Maybe I will use it for that freebie portrait I have scheduled for on June 27th.

I stopped over at ‘Designs Unlimited’ to look at the furniture. Then I hit ‘Piggy Malone’s for a vase for Salima’s birthday which is on June 28th. I also bought a tie ($4.50); candles, cards and a feather duster.

I was about to go for bike ride when I discovered that my ‘pride and joy’ had a flat tire. I felt sadness. I went to Joe’s Bike Shop to have it repaired with a new tire. I am such a convenience buyer. I ended up buying a HARD RACING Bike T-shirt. I did have a good, smooth ride with the new tire replacement. It stopped by 3330 Cook Lane and enjoyed a slice of pizza and a Dr. Pepper.

PHOTO: 1984-Michael J Armijo
and Ashley M Armijo

Ashley and I went on an outing together. I went to Safeway and La Val’s Pizza with her. It was fun being with ‘Ash’. I ended up hanging out with Sherri and her Dad (Bob). I helped transfer a couple of loads of clothes from her house to 3330 Cook Lane. It was a different kind of workout. I prefer bicycling. I was tired. My legs were tired from the earlier bike ride, too. It was cool though. I just cannot wait to move into my pad again at 3348 Solomon Lane. I hit the sack by eleven o’clock on this night.