Just after and probably only a minute or a few minutes after I made that last web post the Destiny's Child song "Cater 2 U" started playing on the Comcast song channel I started monitoring about two days ago. That is the R&B channel and the description for that channel specifically mentions Beyonce.
I don't know what "Cater 2 U" is supposed to be about but it makes me feel nostalgic for the summer of 2004, and specifically 27 June 2004, when I completed that Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon course in Idaho. I will never again participate in the activity of that racketeering organization unless I am ordered to, and if so then I have to wonder what would be the point, but I long for those days when the world seemed almost normal despite the aggravation around me on a daily basis and the fact that I was in good enough physical condition to complete that course that day. That only real reason this song makes me think about that, other than it is in 2004, and this is trivial, is about the post-race food that was catered and I didn't really stay around for a lot of it anyway. I think about it too because of the element I watched tonight in the 2001 film "Bandits" where Bruce Willis was in the boxing ring and I think about how as a United States Marine in 1994 I was heavily training in that area and of how I always thought of how I could avoid gun battles if I was an adequate pugilist. Writing about it now I think again about thoughts a few weeks ago of an experience I have not written about before of how my theory of fighting with fugitives with my fists was a failure because I stepped into a takedown of a fugitive by a team that failed, while I was supposed to remain in my assigned position on the perimeter, and the fugitive slugged me and took my primary weapon and after I was knocked the ground I had to pull out my backup weapon and kill him before he could use my weapon to kill the other Deputy US Marshals he had fought off.
So anyway, I read more on the topic of that song and I have been trying to remember Barcelona. I spoke and wrote of Barcelona several time times in pre-2005 but I cannot remember much about that now other than I remember making a port of call there in 1989.
My nervous system is certainly all awry right now as I try to write this observation that is, as with it all, ultimately worthless.
Oh yeah, I just found some notes in my journal about Barcelona. I wrote several times, that notes reminded me, of how in Barcelona in November 1989, and that cruise in the Med in 1989, of how I wrote that I spent my time there either as a sailor working as Shore Patrol or when not assigned to Shore Patrol I was evading Shore Patrol.
That day 27 June 2004 has definitely been the high-point of my recent memory. Everything just got worse after that day. I remember I really liked one of those bill-less skull caps, or whatever they call them, with the Ironman logo on it, which I wore when they took my photo at the start of the marathon course, but it was quickly soaked with sweat and I put back on my running cap. I sure did like that other cap. I was adjust my waist pack just as the photographer took the photo of me and I started thinking later it was timed that way so that it seemed my hand was missing at the wrist in the photo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destiny_Fulfilled_..._And_Lovin%27_It
Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It
Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It Tour was a massive worldwide 2005 concert tour by the reunited American female R&B trio Destiny's Child, that visited 16 countries throughout Australia, Japan, Middle East, Europe, and North America with 67 dates in total.
Split-up announcement
During the last stop of their European tour in Barcelona on June 11, 2005, Kelly Rowland suddenly announced "This is the last time you would see us on stage as Destiny's Child" meaning that the group was going to go their separate ways following the tour":
"We have been working together as Destiny's Child since we were 9, and touring together since we were 14. After a lot of discussion and some deep soul searching, we realized that our current tour has given us the opportunity to leave Destiny's Child on a high note, united in our friendship and filled with an overwhelming gratitude for our music, our fans, and each other. After all these wonderful years working together, we realized that now is the time to pursue our personal goals and solo efforts in earnest. ... No matter what happens, we will always love each other as friends and sisters and will always support each other as artists. We want to thank all of our fans for their incredible love and support and hope to see you all again as we continue fulfilling our destinies."
The announcement was surprising not least because the trio had downplayed rumors of a split in the wake of Knowles' success with Dangerously in Love, although prior plans had called for the members to focus on solo projects at the end of the tour.
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/destinyschild/cater2u.html
DESTINY'S CHILD LYRICS
"Cater 2 U"
[Verse 1 Beyonce]
Baby I See You Working Hard
I Want To Let You Know I'm Proud,
Let You Know That I Admire What You Do
The More If I Need To Reassure You, My Life Would Be Purposeless Without You (Yeah)
If I Want It (Got It)
When I Ask You (You Provide It)
You Inspire Me To Be Better
You Challenge Me For The Better
Sit Back And Let Me Pour Out My Love Letter
Let Me Help You
Take Off Your Shoes
Untie Your Shoestrings
Take Off Your Cufflinks (Yeah)
What You Want To Eat Boo? (Yeah)
Let Me Feed You
Let Me Run Your Bathwater
Whatever You Desire, I'll Aspire
Sing You A Song
Turn The Game On
I'll Brush Your Hair
Help Put Your Do Rag On
Want A Foot Rub? (Yeah)
You Want A Manicure?
Baby I'm Yours I Want To Cater To You Boy
[Chorus]
Let Me Cater To You
Cause Baby This Is Your Day
Do Anything For My Man
Baby You Blow Me Away
I Got Your Slippers, Your Dinner, Your Dessert, And So Much More
Anything You Want Just Let Me Cater To You
Inspire Me From The Heart,
Can't Nothing Tear Us Apart
You're All I Want In A Man;
I Put My Life In Your Hands
I Got Your Slippers, Your Dinner, Your Dessert, And So Much More
Anything You Want, I Want To Cater To You
[Verse 2 Kelly]
Baby I'm Happy You're Home,
Let Me Hold You In My Arms
I Just Want To Take The Stress Away From You
Making Sure That I'm Doing My Part (Oh)
Boy Is There Something You Need Me To Do (Oh)
If You Want It (I Got It)
Say The Word (I Will Try It)
I Know Whatever I'm Not Fulfilling (Oh)
Another Woman Is Willing (Oh)
I'm Going To Fulfill Your Mind, Body, And Spirit
I Promise You (Promise You)
I'll Keep Myself Up (Oh)
Remain The Same Chick (Yeah)
You Fell In Love With (Yeah)
I'll Keep It Tight, I'll Keep My Figure Right
I'll Keep My Hair Fixed, Keep Rocking The Hottest Outfits
When You Come Home Late Tap Me On My Shoulder, I'll Roll Over
Baby I Heard You, I'm Here To Serve You (I'm Lovin It, I'm Lovin It)
If It's Love You Need, To Give It Is My Joy
All I Want To Do, Is Cater To You Boy
[Chorus]
[Bridge Michelle]
I Want To Give You My Breath, My Strength, My Will To Be Here
That's The Least I Can Do,
Let Me Cater To You
Through The Good (Good)
The Bad (Through The Bad)
The Ups And The Downs (Ups And Downs)
I'll Still Be Here For You
Let Me Cater To You
Cause You're Beautiful (You're Beautiful)
I Love The Way You Are (You Are)
Fulfill Your Every Desire (Desire)
Your Wish Is My Command (Command)
I Want To Cater To My Man
Your Heart (Your Heart)
So Pure Your Love Shines Through(Shines Through)
The Darkness We'll Get Through (So Much)
So Much Of Me Is You (Is You)
I Want To Cater To My Man
[Chorus Out]
