Work abroad, learn the lingo, live each day not knowing when your next meal will be and where you will be sleeping next yeah I would say it takes some courage.
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Work abroad, learn the lingo, live each day not knowing when your next meal will be and where you will be sleeping next yeah I would say it takes some courage.
Riklet
procrastinación
Exactly why I want to continue posting here as I go alongside my blog. Feedback. All the comments on my blog are just praise
I don't claim to be a writer, or artist of any note, just make a living from it in my lifetime is all I want.
But, anyway Riklet, what is your life about that makes you think you can LOL at anyone else with outdated cynicism? Are you cool, or summat? You could try reading some of my blog and then LOL'ing at that. Tosser
Aye ok, it was a somewhat snide and bitchy comment, although it was said in jest... I take it back though. It does sound like you're having some good times, and despite your egoistic rambling (definitely not taking that back) you're very entertaining to read at points, and you convey things quite interestingly. I'll give your blog a read if you link me to it. I might be a bit cynical, but the lols aren't in a sneery way, if anything I would say I agree with Greebo in feeling occasional concern with your slightly chaotic lifestyle (mainly due to lack of structure and heavy drinking) although I don't mean to be preachy.
I really don't mean to imply my life is better than yours or anything, (although my photography skillz are
) and I have to say I don't lol that much at your threads/posts, instead, this place being a community and all, and it's hard not to feel a bit of concern when you see the same patterns repeating themselves in your life etc. Take care. 
Aye ok, it was a somewhat snide and bitchy comment, although it was said in jest... I take it back though. It does sound like you're having some good times, and despite your egoistic rambling (definitely not taking that back) you're very entertaining to read at points, and you convey things quite interestingly. I'll give your blog a read if you link me to it. I might be a bit cynical, but the lols aren't in a sneery way, if anything I would say I agree with Greebo in feeling occasional concern with your slightly chaotic lifestyle (mainly due to lack of structure and heavy drinking) although I don't mean to be preachy.
I really don't mean to imply my life is better than yours or anything, (although my photography skillz are
Well, thank you very much.
I'm currently downtown escaping the tourists. I was supposed to wait for my mate Andrew in Plaza Nueva. I couldn't. I just needed to switch off and get out of touristville. He gave me a call to say 'next time'. Nice guy. Really nice guy.
Tough going ATM. There is NO money on the streets here. It's all about making contacts, or you're stuffed.
I make contacts
FFS! These people here in my favourite bar work fucking long hours. I'm fucked. I'm off to see if my bed in Sam Sol's magic garden is still good before I fork out for a pension.
I am 'taking care' always! For those who wonder. I'm not a 100% fit man, but I'm looking after things and living very happily
I am 'taking care' always! For those who wonder. I'm not a 100% fit man, but I'm looking after things and living very happily
goldenecitrone
post tenebras lux
Day 89. Still in Granada. And summer cometh. Get the fuck out.
My trusted weather forecaster tells me it is going to rain on Wednesday. I plan to be in Madrid by then. We laughed about how God always pisses on the parade for Day of the Cross. It's punishment I tell you! Punishment for commercialising a sacrid week.
Semana Santa Two years ago I totally lost the plot. I don't like it here during Holy Week. I completed a 10 Meter x 3 Meter sketch of Jesus on the cross with an erection being sucked off by Three angels in the middle of Plaza Nueva in front of Iglesia Santa Ana. I'm not proud. I walked around town paranoid as fuck for days unable to look anyone in the eye. I don't want it to happen again.
Anyway...
Someone here thinks they can do what I do for cash. I haven't told anyone how you actually make money from this. A clue: it's not what you make on the street, it's who you meet on the streets.
Some people here actually appreciate my Jesus with an erection humour!
You're a rent boy?
You're a rent boy?
Not yet, no. And, time is running out.
Cafe bar Esmeralda. I'm a bit mashed TBH. It's only 11!
I just gave beautiful 'N' a hand written friendship letter Acid free paper, pigment marker pen. A proper artefact She will will enjoy it.
Dammit. I like her too much.
Anyway...
I will be walking towards Estonia from Monday
I just gave beautiful 'N' a hand written friendship letter
Acid free paper, pigment marker pen. A proper artefact She will will enjoy it.Dammit. I like her too much.
Anyway...
I will be walking towards Estonia from Monday
ice-is-forming
I was born naked, shameless & fucking outrageous..
Semana Santa Two years ago I totally lost the plot. I don't like it here during Holy Week. I completed a 10 Meter x 3 Meter sketch of Jesus on the cross with an erection being sucked off by Three angels in the middle of Plaza Nueva in front of Iglesia Santa Ana. I'm not proud. I walked around town paranoid as fuck for days unable to look anyone in the eye. I don't want it to happen again.
Anyway...
Priceless
have a great weekend stan and stay safe
goldenecitrone
post tenebras lux
Cafe bar Esmeralda. I'm a bit mashed TBH. It's only 11!
I just gave beautiful 'N' a hand written friendship letter
Dammit. I like her too much.
Anyway...
I will be walking towards Estonia from Monday
Finally. And stop falling in love with people who will only tell you the first letter of their name.
silverfish
Sprinkling glitter on turds
3 years in Spain, needs to get a wiiggle on
Not quite as wasted tonight as I was last night. Everyone seems to be preoccupied with football. I'm still wondering if I should be embarrassed about giving letters written on acid free paper with pigment pens. It was a bit deep!
Today is my Fathers Birthday. Time to reflect. Remember all he taught me and remember all he didn't. I'm beginningto realise he wasn't quiote as clever as me! "Wise enough to know I will never know it all." I think that was quoted somewhere in a letter that may, or may not be very embarrassing
Today is my Fathers Birthday. Time to reflect. Remember all he taught me and remember all he didn't. I'm beginningto realise he wasn't quiote as clever as me! "Wise enough to know I will never know it all." I think that was quoted somewhere in a letter that may, or may not be very embarrassing
Spent the morning reinforcing backpacks - I'm taking 2. Weather forecast here is looking shyte for the weekend. Time to move!
Last chance to make money on the streets today. Possible indoor commission tomorrow followed by night bus to Madrid where the forecast looks just slightly better. Maybe 2 days in Madrid, then bus to Pamplona where I will walk 'backwards' along Camino Frances for a few days to Saint Jean Pied de Port. First target for work/money in France is Toulouse via Lourdes. Alternatively, depending on weather, I may head to San Sebastian and then cross the border to Biarritz/Bayonne before heading to Toulouse.
Rough plan to make my way across Spain as quickly as possible and find out whether France will let me work.
Loads of people here I wanted to spend time with before leaving, but a wet weekend is just going to be too expensive. And, I really want to get moving.
First mission: I need €16.70 for a night bus to Madrid. I'm starting from scratch. I have bank cards to fall back on if needed, but have no intention to use them. This is going to be very weather dependent.
Last chance to make money on the streets today. Possible indoor commission tomorrow followed by night bus to Madrid where the forecast looks just slightly better. Maybe 2 days in Madrid, then bus to Pamplona where I will walk 'backwards' along Camino Frances for a few days to Saint Jean Pied de Port. First target for work/money in France is Toulouse via Lourdes. Alternatively, depending on weather, I may head to San Sebastian and then cross the border to Biarritz/Bayonne before heading to Toulouse.
Rough plan to make my way across Spain as quickly as possible and find out whether France will let me work.
Loads of people here I wanted to spend time with before leaving, but a wet weekend is just going to be too expensive. And, I really want to get moving.
First mission: I need €16.70 for a night bus to Madrid. I'm starting from scratch. I have bank cards to fall back on if needed, but have no intention to use them. This is going to be very weather dependent.
OK
3 hours 'hard selling' on the street has converted all my stock into easy to carry, brown paper money. Total sell out
Backpacks sorted. All clean clothes. I'm half tempted to get the night bus to Madrid this evening. However, tonight is gypsy, hardcore procession night. People paying penance barfeoot (nutters!). So, I'm taking my film cameras out for one last shoot before they go into storage with my crap. And, my good American friends are threatening to do their own KKK piss take parade Not sure this will go down well. A cultural confusion? I'm not so sure!
3 hours 'hard selling' on the street has converted all my stock into easy to carry, brown paper money. Total sell out
Backpacks sorted. All clean clothes. I'm half tempted to get the night bus to Madrid this evening. However, tonight is gypsy, hardcore procession night. People paying penance barfeoot (nutters!). So, I'm taking my film cameras out for one last shoot before they go into storage with my crap. And, my good American friends are threatening to do their own KKK piss take parade
Not sure this will go down well. A cultural confusion? I'm not so sure!
Good Luck, Stan. Keep us informed of your progress.
I AM ACTUALLY WALKING!!!
Well, walking to the bus station at least
So, is it possible for an artist to sketch their way across Europe and raise money for charity? I think so
I've opened a new bank account specifically for this trip. I'll record every last financial detail. A reasonable float exists. A donation will be made to the U75 server fund. Think I may even auction a painting for the same cause at some point. Cash in pocket. I know where the cheap beds in Madrid are. Looking forward to finding some news to report from Atocha this evening. I love that part if Madrid and I'm really looking forward to seeing old friends. I am going to miss some beautiful company in Granada though. Such is this life.
Bank account opening balance is €6.37 But, I have to go and pay-in lots tomorrow AM. Opening balance is actually very, very healthy thanks to fine weather for Semana Santa in Granada. I'll probably spunk it all in Madrid and forget to work!
Well, walking to the bus station at least
So, is it possible for an artist to sketch their way across Europe and raise money for charity? I think so
I've opened a new bank account specifically for this trip. I'll record every last financial detail. A reasonable float exists. A donation will be made to the U75 server fund. Think I may even auction a painting for the same cause at some point. Cash in pocket. I know where the cheap beds in Madrid are. Looking forward to finding some news to report from Atocha this evening. I love that part if Madrid and I'm really looking forward to seeing old friends. I am going to miss some beautiful company in Granada though. Such is this life.
Bank account opening balance is €6.37
But, I have to go and pay-in lots tomorrow AM. Opening balance is actually very, very healthy thanks to fine weather for Semana Santa in Granada. I'll probably spunk it all in Madrid and forget to work!
I'm on a brand new bus with WiFi. How cool is that? Bussing around Spain with WiFi.
I didn't quite make the bus station yesterday I currently have that unshowered smell of the morning after.
Pleasant perfume coupled with stale sweat, latex, and, well, quite frankly - gon off seamen. Pity the poor
person in seat number 3!
It's raining.
I didn't quite make the bus station yesterday
I currently have that unshowered smell of the morning after.Pleasant perfume coupled with stale sweat, latex, and, well, quite frankly - gon off seamen. Pity the poor
person in seat number 3!
It's raining.
Not pretending to be anything. Just living.
If people want to perceive me as they want to perceive me, then there is fuck all I can do about that really
dessiato
🇪🇸 españa te quiero
I'm on a brand new bus with WiFi. How cool is that? Bussing around Spain with WiFi.
I didn't quite make the bus station yesterday
Pleasant perfume coupled with stale sweat, latex, and, well, quite frankly - gon off seamen. Pity the poor
person in seat number 3!
It's raining.
LOL what happened to the sailors that they have 'gon off'?
dessiato
🇪🇸 españa te quiero
Wobbly bus WiFi!
I mat be a bit not sober also
If you heading to this side of Iberia the weather is dreadful. Bucketing with rain for the last few days, and very cold. It is only 22C here today. Hope you have warm waterproof clothing to hand.
