well...

RIP Birkenstocks. I've had you since spring of 06; you've been around the world with me. But I walked with you in the beachy swamps of Santa Barbara, and then put you in a plastic bag. I forgot about you. You developed mold. I discovered this in Austin, TX and threw them out with a little tear in my eye.

You had a great run.

In other news, we made it to Connecticut! If it dare snows...

Mornings

I still cannot get over the fact that almost every morning I wake up in a completely different, beautiful surrounding. Right now I'm in Dallas TX, staying in a crazy nice town-house while a friend's parents are away. We have a whole place to stay for three nights, giving us the opportunity to "settle," grocery shop, and have daily showers (if we want them). Only a day before I woke up in a moldy-green $49 motel room in Tulsa OK, and what seems like only minutes earlier-I greeted the sunrise with the mountains of Colorado. We've slept in the desert of Taos, NM, a small farm house outside San Diego, and even on the floor of our own stage in Pueblo, CO.

We've woken up in an apartment right off of Sunset blvd in LA, greeting the day with a hike up into the hills of Los Angeles to give us a view of the city.

We've swam next to dolphins and sea lions in the Pacific Ocean just as the sun was setting.

We've woken up and taken goats on walks to icy cold rivers, before making brunch with friends.

We've enamored at the beauty that is Taos, NM, and the amazing houses you find (and get to stay in) sprawled out in the middle of what seems like nowhere.

And we've recently falled in love with Colorado: it's mountains, altitude, and overall atmosphere.

We're about to take on Texas for all its worth....helllllllo American South!

the good life

Eating dragon rolls and being on TV.

so far

We've hit the road in our grease van

Played shows at crazy hippie schools that supply us with face paint and neon green boas (and free beer and burgers)

And taken breaks to go on walks

To visit the pacific.

--

Spending the night in a five star Howard Johnson, equipped with beds and ice machines and wifi. Only a few more days in California until New Mexico!

on tour spring 2011

rehearsals.

clementimes.

coffee.

singing.

screen printing.

photo shoots.

packing.

moving.

beer.

Thursday is our first show in Berkeley, and then on Friday we're off to L.A... and beyond.

in the sky

Greetings from Minneapolis...I think. I'm online, up in the air due to the wonders of technology and a modest wifi fare of 12 bucks. In three hours I'll be in San Francisco, where our adventures officially begin! Until then, I must focus on this annoying turbulence by doing some matra chants or something. eek

my family and friends are more talented than me

It's true. And I am fine with that.

Firstly, my amazing mother has been making jewelry for about five years now! She started with a $100 purchase from Michaels and a passion to learn the craft, and within months was creating beautiful pieces. What started off as a hobby turned into a small business; she named her business IBK (inspired by Kati) and began donating half her proceeds to different charities. After creating a network of customers and hosting an extremely successful jewelry party, she knew it was time to make her jewelry available for everyone. She recently created an etsy account, where you can find some of her pieces. I'm pretty sure she just put up some today, so more will be on the way. Click HERE to look!

Now, after you buy yourself a beautiful bracelet, why not order a print to hang on your wall? Well let me tell ya, that is all possible now! My best friend Danielle has been into photography for years, and after investing in a new camera, lenses, and much time and patience, she is finally showing those around her what exceptional talent she has. You can look at her photos on her flickr account HERE, as well as contact her at danielle.karagannis@gmail.com if you want to order any pictures or inquire about hiring her for freelance work.

Lastly, feel free to send me donations for all of my exceptional talents and abilities. I am charming, know basic spanish and french, and am 5'5. My middle name is Christine. I also have a blog called "Camping Out in America," that you can read HERE. Email me at lschwecherl@gmail.com and I'll give you my bank account number so you can just direct-deposit the funds. Thanks!