Diamond life

Diamond life
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

When the east is in the house, you should come equipped.

day walkers

day walkers
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

they walk amongst us. Press here to see their true form.

coronae

coronae
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Reality
by Csteven

Last night
I took a long walk
through my mind
(in this dream)
i was blind
yet could clearly
see
that something
was hidden
from me
i distinctly felt
a presence
unknown
in my conscious state
so i sat by a path
resolved to wait
within the confines
of this alternate reality
until whatever
whoever
was there
decided to share
whatever the message was

as i waited
i dreamed again
a dream within a dream
i nodded on the path
laid my head down in
on a pillow of etheral grass
that tickled my ears
while whispering
age old secrets
of a million tears shed
a billion folks led
off the cliffs of history
dissapeared
leaving this mystery
to be solved in the dreams
of those
who would close their eyes to see

i awoke
to a shower
of liquid flowers
raining down
like blessings from above
caressing my face
with tender touches of love
seeping into my psyche
slowly soaking my soul
with promises of deliverance
the cool colors
trickled into my eyes
washing away lies
bringing visions of why
i had sat here so long

then i was wisked away
by a wind of change
consumed by an urge
to rename
redefine
revolutionized
and revived
back to my life
compelled to live
eyes shut
mind open
fortified with love
in a world
of cold realities

Csteven 02

Afrika Bambaataa

Afrika Bambaataa
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Peace and love to the Universal Zulu Nation and the teacher, the Amen Ra of Hip Hop. Blessed Tokyo and the universe in general.

B-boy original

B-boy original
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Right about now I'm questioning the wisdom of making these posts drunk. Ok, so now I'M laughing at myself, as most people that read the last post must also be doing. For, if I never wrote drunk, I might never write at all.

The 1st year anniversary party at club UNIT in Daikanyama. A true Hip Hop happening.

jesse james and senor flux

jesse james and senor flux
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Two cool heads and thats a fact. Jesse James and I have a showdown scheduled. Coming soon, high noon(at night) in a Karaoke box near you. Stars shine, me, I just rhyme. Lets do it!

ummm, uhhhh,...

ummm, uhhhh,...
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

you tell me...

slim figga

slim figga
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Sometimes a smile is all it takes too make it all worth it. My main man Cyrus Chan pointed out to me earlier this evening that i havent really made it clear how many days i managed to go without drinking. 2. The answer is two, though i could claim three, it was actually two whole days of sobriety. Anyway, back to the smiles, yeah, the smile. I have seen this man everywhere I am or was at 530 in the morning for the past three days. Ok, actually for the past two days. 2. I'll call this one 9AM at Kawakei attactched to the side of Shibuya station for the uninitiated. Do I have to repeat myself, the best lemon sours in Tokyo. nuff said.

the streets

the streets
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

The first lesson you gotta learn in Japan, the streets are always watchin, so you better make sure you're always watchin the streets.

butterfive

escapism

escapism
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

I've internalized my journey, the words you hear are my steps echos...Don't worry, I'm still here in Tokyo, hold up in my dark apartment. The blanket over the curtains still blocks the sun. Im still hunched over tapping away at these keys in the pale glow of Mac's screen. Still listenening for footsteps in the hallway. Cue "The End" by the DOORS. But-there's something else going on as well.

It was a night that I'll never forget. Awoke in a cold sweat,
the heat from my fever melted the thermometer.
From the ether caught thoughts of equators and greater,
I Jerry Maguire my vision, state my mission on paper,
lifes a stage, then I Shine5 am about to leave the theater,
But i dont want to die, see, I'm just resting my eyes.
Through these rhymes i can fly through the university,
and like a terrified terrorist im trying to take you with me.
Down deep like i am inside,
arise from beneath the tides and climb to those castles in the sky.
Freestyle spitting from a Tibetan mountainside,
Bob said "if you're not living good, I beg you travel wide."
I travel light, packed my mind a light snack,
some books in a knapsack,
I'm reaching, can't look back,
'cause I shall, proceed, and continue, till i get this right.
-S5

Declaration

Declaration
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Dance the tango

Dance the tango
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

I just felt like i had to share this with the world. For some reason i wanna say Linda Carter...I dont know why.

Update: Ok, so i looked and i think i was right, definitely Linda Carter.

dedication

dedication
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

When is the last time you were this happy.

Downtown

Downtown
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

This is what i see when i cant see anymore. Ive said it before, you got to get down to get up. As Bob said, bend down low, let me tell you what I know, I say, I've been down low, and i can tell you that you dont want to go...unless you have your technique down.

sweepy heads2

sweepy heads2
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Took it where they could got it(huh?)

motion man

motion man
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Some thing seems to be going down. I will keep you informed.

I walk the line

I walk the line
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

I walk the line - Johnny Cash

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time.
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
Because you're mine,
I walk the line

I find it very, very easy to be true
I find myself alone when each day is through
Yes, I'll admit I'm a fool for you
Because you're mine,
I walk the line

As sure as night is dark and day is light
I keep you on my mind both day and night
And happiness I've known proves that it's right
Because you're mine,
I walk the line

You've got a way to keep me on your side
You give me cause for love that I can't hide
For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide
Because you're mine,
I walk the line

street dreams are made of...

street dreams are made of..
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Continuing the eternal series of "take it where you can get it."

ten yen later

ten yen later
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

dancin5

dancin5
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

You cant't do it the way I do, so why try? Well, just in case you wanted to give it a try, i have provided some easy step-by-step lessons on how to be 5. step1. have fun
step2-5. don't stop till you get it.

diamond akon

diamond akon
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Japanese film star Pop, Akon. and Lou Diamonds

lights

lights
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

I really don't remember the club being this fun...heavenly ratio.

all growed up

all growed up
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

This is the Akon afterparty at Club The Nature.

tres

tres
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Besides, how could i say no to these faces. We did the damn thing until it was done. Welcome back Lou Diamonds, pleasant journeys M5.

Nature

Nature
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

I guess its just in my nature

when it rains

when it rains
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

well...you know the answer

The struggle

struggle
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

from there the struggle began. Did i have the strength to resist. Would the force of change, which is eternal, be strong enough to carry me through another night of sobriety?

Libra

Libra
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Blessed to bless the mic in the midst of this mess. We hit up the Libra studio and laid out a final joint with M5 before his departure. Following that...

Sober sucks- the rebirth

I'm just gonna put it out there to make it official. As of Monday the 11th of july-ok, since yesterday- I have decided to see if i can go for one month solid without a drink. That mean until the 11th of next month i will be- we shall see what i will be, I guess that's the point. Taking that into account, I'm sure the types of photos entered into the log here will change accordingly. (or will they?)

You ever get stuck in a dream, know you're dreaming, but can't move until you just let go? That happens to me all the time.
via boingboing

you give me...

you give me...
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Lyrics of Butterflies by MICHAEL JACKSON

All you gotta do is just walk away and pass me by
Don't acknowledge my smile when I try to say hello to you, yeah
And all you gotta do is not answer my calls when
I'm trying to get through
To keep me wondering why, when all I can do is sigh
I just wanna touch you

[Chorus]
I just wanna touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I

All I gotta say is that I must be dreaming, can't be real
You're not here with me, still I can feel you near me
I caress you, let you taste us, just so blissful listen
I would give you anything baby, just make my dreams come true
Oh baby you give me butterflies

[Chorus]
If you would take my hand, baby I would show you
Guide you to the light babe
If you would be my love, baby I will love you, love you
'Til the end of time

[Chorus]
I just wanna touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I

Go

Go
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

why are things that werent ok before ok now. Good news though. My invisible dance partner reappeared for a few minutes last night. Maybe i will be able to change the course of this tragedy after all.

"We get into the habit of living before acquiring the habit of thinking. In that race which daily hastens us towards death, the body maintains its irreparable lead."
Albert Camus

harrasment

harrasment
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Japan in dope, but i must admit that i have smoked a little bit too much lately.

bait

bait
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Just in case any of you parents out there are wondering, this is what your kids are doing. I was actually skateboarding yesterady at Yoyogi park, before descending down into the hole. When i was this age, there was just skateboarding, no hole.

Update: Ok, maybe a little bit, but i didnt start drinking until i was 19.

crossover

crossover
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

This is quik. Self explanatory.

bunny

bunny
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

sleepy town

sleepy town
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

now for the next regular installment of " Take it where you can get it"

five alive

five alive
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

We are the champions! Notice that he took both of my drinks, very slick, this guy.

930AM

930AM
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Kawakei, on the side of Shibuya station makes the best lemon sours, especially around 8 or 9AM.

playtime

playtime
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

that's right!

viz bigness

viz bigness
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

We did the 1-2 thing at club Milk in Ebisu Satuday. This isnt me in the picture...i wish somebody would take hot photos of me while im on stage, oh well. This is Val, on his way to London. Godspeed young man. Peace to the man they call M5, another RC76 crew member departing the island, spreading the message as we expand. Its gettin might lonely around hereabouts, but then again, it is summertime...and you know what that means...

release me copy

release me copy
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

I SHALL BE RELEASED

They say everything can be replaced
Yet every distance is not near
So I remember every face
Of every man who put me here

I see the light come shining
From the west unto the east
Any day now any day now
I shall be released

They say every man needs protection
They say every man must fall
Yet I swear I see my reflection
Some place too high above this wall

Now yonder standing me in this lonely crowd
A man who swears he's not to blame
All day long I hear his voice shouting so loud
Crying out that he was framed

I see the light come shining
From the west unto the east
Any day now any day now
I shall be released

written by Bob Dylan, sung by Nina Simone

flutterbye

flutterbye
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Ne-chan and Chou Chou keeping me upright at bar Wokini.


All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. -Aristotle

dramatics

dramatics
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

I am once again burning with a fever. So hot that I sweat and freeze in the air conditioner's draft. So i hide under the covers and soak my sheets, drool on my forearm and pillow. Wake up on my back, in the dark with my glasses on. I search the shadows running from the Mac, laugh at the faces and immediately forget the world I just saved from destruction.

calling

calling
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

I try and hide, but the ringing never stops. Listen to the song i recorded yesterday. My life is one big vice.

rabbits

rabbits
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

the rabbits keep eating all of the carrots in my garden. But what am I to do, they are so cute.

shibuya zoo

shibuya zoo
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Shibuya-where the wild things are.

flashing

flashing
Originally uploaded by Shine5.

Sometimes i think i am on the verge of understanding. Sometimes I'm just standing on the verge...