Hello to all, 

I hope everyone is doing well on this hump day. I'm just finishing up my laundry and pizza here in the DC area. I finished my second of three days working on my gig. I really scored a great opportunity with the man who hired me to do some masonry and home improvements. I will write all about the story when I complete my day tomorrow. I will say that the stars were aligned for the Johnny Man in DC. Work wise that is.

It's been a weird day for me I have to confess. I woke up early and ready to finish my brick planters. I had my coffee and that usually results in a pretty good start. But once I started working I really had to fight off the feelings of a funk I couldn't shake. All morning I felt the need to go home, to Arizona!

Homesick is what I felt. I can't explain it. I felt these feelings back in Colorado, early in the tour. I expected that to happen then, but now two month later, it hit me again. Im having a great time with this adventure, as you can tell for the most part, and on this gig especially. Still I ponder the root cause, and try to reason my way out of the mental fog that over takes me.

I figure the change of surrounding, the six thousand miles I've covered and the disruption of my normal routine might have or were bound to have an impact on my mental and physical health. As much fun and enjoyment that I have experienced these past eighty days or so, are bound to have a flip side. My body aches all the time from the road, the physical work, the constant heat and probably the biggest culprit is the continuous search for work. I wrote about these perils before I departed and a few weeks ago too!

What I realize now is that I underestimated the lack of down time I would be getting. There is no unplugging from this tour. Sometimes psychically but never mentally. From the time I wake up to the time I fall asleep, wheather in a host home, a truckstop or a motel or campsite. I have tried to take in a movie on occasion or concentrate on my writings,  but the fact is that I constantly have to be looking for the next gig, no matter what. I will continue to look for ways to help me deal with these issues. I have to.

So I then turned it around by noon and cleared my head of all the doubt and anxiety. The cloud lifted with thoughts of all the good cheer, new friends and my many supporters and followers. There is so much for me to be thankful and greatful for. Plus the privilege of being able to do this sort adventure, knowing that so many people don't have the circumstances or opportunity to embark on such a personal journey as mine. There is no turning back now, God forbid any unseen event. I am, after all human and capable of having a down day or two. Next on list is Maryland. 

Have a great night friends and be safe wherever you are. Thanks for letting me lean on you for a little while. Good bye and good night! #Yo-Ga-Fla 

Juanjohn 

Hello Friends,

I hope all are well and dealing with this heatwave. I have some good news. I write you today from the local McDonalds WIFI lobby. The good news is I have finally got my laptop problems solved, with the help of a local gentleman named Keith S.

I could now go back to writing more full length post and download more pictures and videos to the site. He was able to hook me up with a reasonably priced older model unit. The bad news is my other computer is beyond repair and all the data I have stored is probably lost. As you might have guessed, I found him on Craigslist, in nearby Norfork. We met for the transaction and striked up a nice conversation about life, God and my tour. A very friendly and honest individual, considering his trade. I was a bit leery about buying a used computer on the CL. But everything went well and he was really excited about my adventure. I will add Keith to my growing list of new friends I am making along the way. Thats for all your help Bro!

Meanwhile, my injured hand continues to heal slowly. It's a good thing that I had'nt scored a gig until later today. I will be helping a company with a resedential move in about two hours. Unfortunately the heatwave continues to batter the entire eastern side of the country, including us here in Virginia. I will be well prepared for the heat when I show up this afternoon. It's suppose to be just a short gig and thank God for that! Story to follow on the fifty gigs page.

The other good news is that I already scored my DC gig yesterday and I will head up to the Capital very early in the morning tomorrow to complete it. It might be more than one day of work, Im not sure at this point. I have been there before but it was some twenty five years or so ago. Im looking forward to seeing the sights and taking alot of pics for you. From there I will search Baltimore for my Maryland gig and then shoot to Wilmington for my Deleware stop. After completing those states, I will swing back around here to Newport News to help cousins Fina and Mark with their other home improvement projects, before heading back north again. Im surely glad I was able to stay with them these past few days, while I healed my hand. They're a great family to hangout with, especially young Noah!

So until next time friends, stay tuned. I plan on having a really busy and exciting week or two ahead! Check out some new pictures and videos on the gigs and video pages.

Thanks for your preciuos time and support, bye! #Yo-Ga-Fla

Juanjohn