Needle Work
There comes a time in every young man's life when he has to decide what is right for HIM. The decision does not usually come without significant doubt and contemplation.
At the age of 24 many virile, young males begin to "settle down". They find their "mate" and head off to find the promise land of the American Dream.
For my pal Mumbert, this meant moving the wife to Florida to join the many retired Jewish and Italian couples from the North-East Seaboard. Hey, I have to admit 80 degree weather in February must be easy on the joints. Plus, the semi-tropical climate is said to increase the libido...or so I hear. What I am saying is that despite any external criticism, Erik made the RIGHT decision for HIMSELF.
On the other end of the spectrum are the potent, twenty-something drifters who decide that the domestic, career centered mind set of the American Promise land is...not quite for them...at least not yet.
My good friend Pandola is a good example of this. Australian Rugby, Burning Man, 4 MONTHS in Brazil and a stint in standup comedy doesn't sound too bad. And, as it would happen, the guy takes care of business with the ladies ALL AROUND THE WORLD (I don't mean to boast pal....but you do). This sort of a vagabond lifestyle suits Tony, and he consciously pursues adventure because it is the RIGHT choice for HIM. (To see a "Mock-u-mentry" on Tony's life click here ).
That brings us to MY situation. I am typing this from my desk in Santa Cruz, CA. Yes, after my 2 year Tahoe hiatus (which was nice) I have moved on (Moved on.org for the politically inclined). Because, I had to make the RIGHT decision for MYSELF.
Don't get me wrong, I would love to be doing my thing in Brazil or Argentina like Pandola...speaking Portuguese and Spanish with the latin ladies (I still might be going this summer). And to tell you the truth, in Mumbert's defense, I might like to be spending my time working hard to support a special "significant other", enjoying our life together...doing it our own way.
The thing that I realized in my time of "confusion", when I was trying to "figure things out", was that I am not Erik Mumbert, or Pandola...oh no no..I am Tyler Lapkin, and my life is taking me in a direction of my own. I can't compare my life to anyone else's because doing so takes me out of my own journey....my own path. Further, the whole idea of "confusion" which implies that one does not know what they "should be doing" is a term soaked in unconsciousness. As demonstrated by my good buddy Pandola.....not knowing is part of living a purely organic adventure. For Tyler Lapkin of Santa Cruz, CA, the "should be doing" part of the "confusion" defo really has no meaning anymore because it is a concept that is defined by an external source....not myself.
With that said, I am back in school studying TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)....acupuncture, herbology, also some western medicine, but mostly some "VU DO" shit.....and I am stoked. It was the RIGHT choice for ME at this juncture in my life. Most likely, this choice, my choice, is not right for you....and that is just fine. Make your own choices and ride the wave with a smile.If you need any needle work .....call me
-Tyler
(Doctor)
At the age of 24 many virile, young males begin to "settle down". They find their "mate" and head off to find the promise land of the American Dream.
For my pal Mumbert, this meant moving the wife to Florida to join the many retired Jewish and Italian couples from the North-East Seaboard. Hey, I have to admit 80 degree weather in February must be easy on the joints. Plus, the semi-tropical climate is said to increase the libido...or so I hear. What I am saying is that despite any external criticism, Erik made the RIGHT decision for HIMSELF.
On the other end of the spectrum are the potent, twenty-something drifters who decide that the domestic, career centered mind set of the American Promise land is...not quite for them...at least not yet.
My good friend Pandola is a good example of this. Australian Rugby, Burning Man, 4 MONTHS in Brazil and a stint in standup comedy doesn't sound too bad. And, as it would happen, the guy takes care of business with the ladies ALL AROUND THE WORLD (I don't mean to boast pal....but you do). This sort of a vagabond lifestyle suits Tony, and he consciously pursues adventure because it is the RIGHT choice for HIM. (To see a "Mock-u-mentry" on Tony's life click here ).
That brings us to MY situation. I am typing this from my desk in Santa Cruz, CA. Yes, after my 2 year Tahoe hiatus (which was nice) I have moved on (Moved on.org for the politically inclined). Because, I had to make the RIGHT decision for MYSELF.
Don't get me wrong, I would love to be doing my thing in Brazil or Argentina like Pandola...speaking Portuguese and Spanish with the latin ladies (I still might be going this summer). And to tell you the truth, in Mumbert's defense, I might like to be spending my time working hard to support a special "significant other", enjoying our life together...doing it our own way.
The thing that I realized in my time of "confusion", when I was trying to "figure things out", was that I am not Erik Mumbert, or Pandola...oh no no..I am Tyler Lapkin, and my life is taking me in a direction of my own. I can't compare my life to anyone else's because doing so takes me out of my own journey....my own path. Further, the whole idea of "confusion" which implies that one does not know what they "should be doing" is a term soaked in unconsciousness. As demonstrated by my good buddy Pandola.....not knowing is part of living a purely organic adventure. For Tyler Lapkin of Santa Cruz, CA, the "should be doing" part of the "confusion" defo really has no meaning anymore because it is a concept that is defined by an external source....not myself.
With that said, I am back in school studying TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)....acupuncture, herbology, also some western medicine, but mostly some "VU DO" shit.....and I am stoked. It was the RIGHT choice for ME at this juncture in my life. Most likely, this choice, my choice, is not right for you....and that is just fine. Make your own choices and ride the wave with a smile.If you need any needle work .....call me
-Tyler
(Doctor)
posted by Purestoke.net at 11:14 PM
2 Comments:
wow tyler fuckin lapkin...that was really good and i think all of us need to be able to find that place in our lives where we are able to say this is what i want where i want it and when i want it and thats great my friends can do there thing and i am good doin mine...I am slowly gettin there for myself!! Good job done there in the cruz area and have only enlightment and luck!! Signe
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