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Tomorrow, I leave for Amsterdam. 

A sentence like that deserves its own space.  Like staring at a blank canvas moments before inspiration, this sentence is brimming with so much anticipation it is almost overwhelming.  It has been almost a year since I was last back in California.  Eric Allday, turning 40 next week, and Cat had gathered a crew of Santa Barbara Burners to celebrate said birthday with a beer tour through Belgium and a long weekend in Amsterdam.  No was not an option.  Here is a picture of the beautiful man.

The amortization of Amsterdam comes after the trip.  As with all things natural, you gain some, you will pay some.  I speak only of non-monetary payments.  Terms of payment to be determined.  Equilibrium.  But the lissajous ups and downs of life is what defines the interesting times that we live in. 

Starting tomorrow, I am going to be irresponsible and rack up a huge debt of emotional hedonism.  Scheduled payment begins 1 week + 1 day.  It’s going be worth every neuron I destroy.

Here’s to you, Eric!  Happy Birthday.  And a gargantuan thanks to Cat for organizing the week.  See you in two days.

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