Lucky Bastard Tattoo

So, I've been in Las Cruces for six months now. It's been ... rough. Amelia E. Barr once said that "Solitude is such a potential thing. We hear voices in solitude, we never hear in the hurry and turmoil of life; we receive counsels and comforts, we get under no other condition . . ." This is very true - at least in my experience. The time I've spent alone in Las Cruces - mostly the entire six months as I haven't yet made any friends - have been a learning experience. I've faced things that I've spent my entire adult like running from.

That said, I've gotten to the point that I can finally forgive myself for all the stupid stuff that I've done over the years. I can almost look back and see how all those things lead me to where I am today. I have no regrets. It's all a part of who I am in the process of becoming.

Anyways, Adam, one of the owners of Lucky Bastard just helped me remind myself that having regrets and looking back constantly is no way to live. His work is superb, he is comforting and genial and he let me bring my own music. In every way this was a great experience.