Parents & Aging

So. As I was kicking around the idea of actually keeping a blog to a few friends, I couldn't wrap my head around the idea that people would want to read what I think, or care about it. I had conditioned myself to think that I would be pretty self important to think so. But, then I spoke to one of my students...not TOO far behind me in years that said: "it's not even about that...just write. People want to hear about real things from real people, don't you?" What a difference a few years make in perspective.
So, I am down in MD/DC with my family. My Dad had his first ever surgical procedure in his life in all of 60 something years. A major accomplishment on my Dad's part...too bad I didn't get those genes. I have been in the hospital so many times..LOL. But maybe b/c I am reckless. LOL. But Dad was a Philly Police Officer for years...and still nothing no hospital related injuries. I got to eat my wheaties. LOL. I DIGRESS.
I am blessed to have both of my parents; to benefit from all of their wisdom in my adulthood. I love them so much, I can't imagine my life without them though I know, it is inevitable...that I will eventually live without them...and my kids without me. Morbid, you may ask? NO...morbid is so permanent and terminal. See, I tell them both every chance I can, how much I love them. And I listen to their advice, and memorize their responses, and accept their CRAZINESS. They may take a little more time to get going these days...but can you really put patience on the # of times my dirty diapers were changed, or the price of orthodonics, or broken limbs, or my first 5 speed driving lesson, or my first heartbreak, or the price of books in college etc. NAHHHH. Sometimes I miss the days when they were on full throttle though they still got plenty of juice in them. I just remind myself to take full advantage of ALL my days and ALL my time.
The highlight of the hospital visit was when my Dad was coming out of the anesthesia fog and he was looking dazed and confused. Mom and I teased him that he is now a "drug-y"...looking all spaced out. My Dad who has never touched an illegal substance nor abused a legal one; a man that has had a distinguished 40 year career of putting "those kinda of people" behind bars says..."yeah...give me some of the weeds" through his groggy smile. Spoken like a true hard core druggy rockstar. HAHA!
Enjoy your parents as best you can for as long as you can. And get out and destroy your own reputation!
Peace and Soul!
Rt!

I am just getting used to the this blog, facebook, twitter, myspace etc. etc. thing. So...I expect to be a a regular "post-er". I will attempt to keep up.
So, I am posting some pics and video from my first official RAVE! I did my single with International Electronica Pied Piper DJ Feelgood at the HOW SWEET IT IS party in San Bernardino, CA. It was an experience to say the least...and a great one at that...aside from me being the bionic man and BUSTING MY ASS on the side of the stage courtesy of random drunk dude. LOL. HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS! I am wondering if the the crowd heard me say..."WHAT THE FUCK DUDE" in the mic?
I have to say though, I didn't realize how many kids (21 and under) come to these things. I was trippin'...little girls suckin' on pacifiers half dressed in 55 degree weather...it is not a myth. Nor, are the guys walking around half dressed sucking on pacifiers...but I will save that for someone else's blog. LOL. READ: I AM NOT A PERVERT NOR INTERESTED IN FRATERNIZING WITH PEOPLE WHO LOVE PERVERTS.hahaha In the meantime, I was chillin' out backstage having drinks with the band Craak & Smaak, and other DJ's in the line up. There were 8,000 kids in our "room" alone...there were over 15,000 people there period. NOW THATS NUTS!
I look forward to partying with the Raver's again. Feelgood and I are working on some other tunes from the CONFESSIONAL album too, so stay tuned for some summer hits. Rave on! Shout out to Jessie!