With the continuous drone of the palm sander in the background mixed in with the happy beats of reggae music, I can't help but think of the Karate Kid.
"Wax on, wax off. Up, down. Up, down. Smooth motion."
Since the surf hasn't been good the last couple of days I've been putting in some time working. I've needed the time away from the ocean anyways. The reef has been like a cheese grater to my body and spending more time in the salt water prolongs the healing process.
Currently I'm helping to build a place that is in the stages of having the interior painted and finished. It's no more than 100 square feet with a bedroom, deck, and bar overlooking the vast amount of jungle. It's a sweet little zone and I'm always intrigued on how Gio ties in things that people are going to throw away. For example he will take old fencing and make shelves, fishing net for trellises, bathtubs for delicate ponds, or left over tile for mosaic designs. He has taken reduce, reuse, and recycle to heart.
It's a work in progress.
While I've done a little painting before, it has been a great experience learning how to roll paint on smooth without any shadows or drips. My sensei I guess you would say is a man by the name of Andy who apprenticed in landscape architecture and building design. He has been building homes for thirty years and has done it all over the world - from Europe to Indo. To have his guidance is pretty awesome.
Between talking about how to create environmental homes and living a healthier life style, he often comes and checks my work to critique it. He then gives me a couple of pointers and lets me get back to work. The best part is that even if I do it right the first time, I still get to paint it again for a second, third, and fourth coat.
Practice. Practice. Practice. "Wax on, wax off. Up, down. Up, down."
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