Smiling Man Behind a Desk in a Big City

Basically a person can do some kinds of things: what he wants; what he needs to; in some cases, what others want him to do (this happens in particular cases, but definitely it's not my case now, so I'll drop this last point).
As for me, having a recent decision lost its meaning, I undid it. Now I have no clue of the consequences, we'll see, yet I think I've done what, generally speaking, was the most mature thing to do. Maybe, who knows... it'll inspire me another song. Would be good, since I'm songwriting like I never thought I could (and no, dear friends, for the time being I will try not to write maroon 5-like commercial crap, for I can't say anything about music, but surely my lyrics are way better than their bunches of spoken-and-responen words - and my music is very lyrics-based).
And now, let's get ready to face another day!

Ad Maiora.

Boston

Yeah, ok, I know... I must be the 120394619285620934860 person to write about it.
So I won't write about it directly, but about the feelings that this event caused me.
My thought goes to the victims. To all those who lost their life because of something they had no part in. Dozens of innocent people, whose only fault was to be easy victims of a war (?) wanted by others. Ironically, those others will earn money even from those people's deaths.

I'm writing because I find some inspiring words, spoken by some Mr. Ceronetti, an Italian Poet. These words are more-than-ever up-to-date now, for me personally, and for this decaying world, full of arrogant people whose only ability (?) is self-justification, maybe to quench the Conscience, in an attempt to trample the world, people, people's feelings, for their own puny personal or "group" success.
And I do not respect ANY acheivement obtained by walking on others, especially when these others are being merely and consciously used.

"Più si è uomini e più si ha orrore di un'azione compiuta (o schivata), di un pensiero, di un'intenzione avuti, che può ricacciare indietro il salutare accusatore intimo. E' diabolico, amare e giustificare ininterrottamente se stessi; è un'amputazione grave, essere privi dell'orrore di sé qualunque cosa si faccia. Senza quello non c'è più l'uomo: c'è un altro al suo posto.
Ma uomini privi di questa utile componente sono già dappertutto al lavoro nel mondo. Buona parte della storia contemporanea anonima temo sia opera di uomini di questo tipo, tutti pericolosi amputati" (Ceronetti).

Ad Maiora.

Sleepless

Probably I should force myself to go to bed. But, hell, I cannot.
So many things are racing through my head right now, that I'm not even able to sort thoughts out correctly.
Yet, I feel that everything is clearer to my mind than to most people's.
But spring and come, and despite the hard times, the sun is bringing me happiness.
I have made lots of nice plans: photoshootings, workshops, and a two-week full time drawing and painting seminar. I'm very thrilled.
Music classes are going well, and my voice is developing unexpectedly! So much that I decided to "bapthize" my band's genre "Operock" :-)
It started as a challenge, but hell... singing like a pro is fun! Never had so much voice!
So that's another path I could take (I can almost imagine me teaching Opera singing in Tokyo!!!).

I have great friends, and if it's true that you can judge a person by his or her own friends, well, I don't think I could be judged any better! My three Stars Silvia, Paola and Gloria are wonderful, sweet, smart and caring. I shouldn't be the one to say it, but I'm really a lucky and a great man. My qualities heavily outnumber my defects.
Poor Silvia... Never saw her crying like the other day. Fortunately I had enough stamina to drive there. Turned out a pleasant night, with red wine and beer and sweets a-plenty.
Gym is also going very fine, my legs are stronger and stronger, and I am thinner and thinner.
I like it!
It seems like finally Morpheus has come, so I wish you all goodnight, my five readers.

Here We Go Again

Ham, mortadella, salame, bread: check. Wine: check. Sleeping bag: check. Guitar: check. Money: check. Destination: Imperia. I'm on a mission from Chuck. I just cannot leave a friend alone and suffering. Especially when we're talking about my best friend ever. Especially after she spent hours cheering me up.
I flew 4500 Kms to be with my gf when she needed my presence, and would do it again and again. I can surely drive 250 kms for a dear friend.
Go, Andre!

Update: THE SEA!

Update: Damn...

Update: well, the situation isn't pleasant, but it was nice to talk and laugh like when we were in Milano, when she still lived there. A terrace, the sea, beers, and well... everything looks better.
This has been a horrible month. Hard times for everyone. But well, I thank life for giving me such wonderful friends. I'm sure that, if they could, they'd have done the same for me.
And now.... breakfast ^^

We are both sad.... but being sad together somehow feels weirdly good :D

Fortuna

Well, so here we are. This time I have been really afraid. Seems like excess of activity, distress, sa times and my usual high pressure finally combined to warn me and tell me to take it easy.
Of course, while being cured, they needed a Polish-Italian interpreter... Guess who was it?
Well... Get up Andrea. Taking it easy doesn't mean slacking off!

Update: you really understand how fragile we are, when you hear an old, very old man, in pain, crying out "mommy, mommy!". The pain and sorrow I felt for him was greater than anything else I was physically feeling. I will never forget it.
Good luck old man. You know it not, yet you did teach me something.

Music

It might sound stupid, but well... Thank you music. If I didn't have you, I would drown.
As a matter of fcat, this morning I thought I would write down a song I had in my head... Turning out to be a half-symphony, Pink Floyd style (with all due differences).
Let's get back to it!

Spring

So FINALLY spring seems to be among us! Trees are blooming, flowers too, the temperature is way above 10°C already, with peaks of 21° (!) today!
I love when it gets warmer. It gives me both some peace of mind and an incredible amount of energy. Well, being off from work helps, but still!
A new cycle begins, and I will not miss the occasion to use it as much as I can singing, studying, taking pics and so on! Didn't think my voice would improve so much in two months only, gives me more strength to keep up the good job (and singing is no joke!).
I can't wait for the weather to be stable, so I can finally forget about my car and ride my bike 24/7!
It's surprising how important the sun is! It just makes everything better!!! And especially now, I am really enjoying using this help to boost my morale and energy!
Well, one can say everything about Italy, but not that it's not a beautiful Country!
Can't wait for Mother Nature to show up in all her multi-coloured might!
And now, my dear readers, I think I bored you enough, so off to the gym I go!
Welcome, Spring!

Satisfaction

Well, true or not... When someome comments that one of your songs is a masterpiece... It feels SOOOO GOOOD xD