A Digital Era

Chapter 4 1/2

Justin awakes after a great night's rest. Stumbling into the kitchen where he makes himself a cup of coffee. Making the attempt at planning today the night before as he lye their silently. Thinking, getting out today would do some good to his state of mind. Not long after awakening he finds himself down by a small harbor. The sounds of morning boaters, waves crashing and seagulls were first of the things noticed on the scene. The cool breeze floated across the harbor crashing into his senses. The salty air could be detected on his tongue. The morning is early, the sun is still rising. Not too long back Justin purchased a small home on the outskirts of Los Angeles. A peaceful remote area on a waterway channel. The sounds of activities of all types could be heard echoing across the harbor on some mornings. Boaters, fisherman and people enjoying the water activities, fills the harbor at the right time of the year. Justin would often walk down to the harbor, venturing down to the waterway to clear his mind during the moments where tranquility was needed and enjoyed. This morning he believed he needed a moment while enjoying his coffee. Preparing his cup of coffee, and getting dressed he heads out. Taking a wooded path, a trial leading up to a small lunch table built to accommodate a small family of campers. Following the trail with more seclusion, but still delivering you to the scene of the harbor. As if you just step into the cover of a novel. Venturing out onto the peer, taking a seat on the bench to enjoy the fresh morning air alone with his coffee. Life has been good to him. Being successful, often going on trips and living the life of luxury often. These moments contain the frequencies of family, he sometimes wonders if he will ever find the right women for him. A standard gentleman, single with no children he thought himself, to be more involved with life one day. The thoughts would forever flow freely in moments like this. Being very successful with his career, his whole life has giving him the opportunity to focus on the true nature of himself. Usually leaving work at work, and not ever letting his career interfere with his inner peace. Finishing up the coffee, enjoying the sun as it rises, feeling more like a spirit session rather than just a normal cup of coffee. Capturing the moment, making his way back toward his home, through the dense trail, across the camp ground and back into the safety and security of his loving home. Back in his office going over a few emails. He has been communicating back and forth with Charlie. Going over possible investment ideas, also maintaining contact in between the meetings and the expo's. Always on the lookout for opportunity, governing himself accordingly. Always making the best attempt at doing the right thing. The general topics of the relationship contained within the emails contains such dynamics as building relationships, information on the platforms and the services they provide. Plenty of opportunities just waiting for investors. Further talk about business analytics and the ways all the business has changed. Simple talks, discussing terms and conditions on relationships in life and business. Also the good stuff people experience in the primes of the moments. Discussions covering the developmental stages of the platforms in use. Good guy stuff, good businessmen content. The ongoing growth of the relationship and the upcoming plan of the business trip that’s up and coming. The quotes on real-estate development, wholesale coin investments and other topics. A very wide range of topics. The reminder of the meeting date and time was the latest update. Realizing if he wanted to stay on track he had to log out and to get dressed. The morning went well, the plan to meet with Charlie was coming up quickly. If he was going to be on time he realized he had to get a move on. The takeoff time for the plane remained in mind. Arriving at the terminal, being dropped off by a cab, he begins his flight. Back in Atlanta Charlie is also prepping for his flight. Prepping his luggage for the flight and his stay in the city. Making the attempt to time the flights accordingly. He would aboard the same flight that Justin is on. The flight makes a stop at the Atlanta airport, before taking off to Miami. So they decided what more covenant way to explore the city together. Not being too good to fly commercial, sharing the convenience and economic state of mind. Boarding the flight in Atlanta, conveniently sitting near each other. Justin making a comic statement out loud to Charlie saying 'When we arrive to our desired financial status we should start flying private in our own jets'. That sounded really good to Charlie, knowing how he has been thinking. Responding with 'maybe we should help each other' we can brainstorm on it later. Landing in Miami where they will attend a lecture and expo of technologies. Where they would see the debut of new hardware and software that's making an impact on the humanity. The plane lands, they catch a cab to their reserved rooms where they would be staying for the duration of their time. Back in their room, unpacking their luggage, Charlie has the idea of getting a late lunch. He mentioned with a hint of comedy, because the landing time was more like early evening two-ish pm. They decided to enjoy the remainder of their day, Charlie giving Justin the opportunity of culture choice, asking him what he was thinking. Tucked away back down a short alleyway, a short fifteen to twenty minute walk according to the search. A sweet little Cuban establishment worth exploring according to the scenery and his personal taste, as he rates and location of the search results. Charlie chooses an authentic Raman dish with a side of genuine garlic bread. Also serving some authentic American dishes as well, Justin chooses a cheeseburger, fries and sweet tea. As they enjoyed their fill, nothing was said about work. Not even a thought of work. Only the pleasures of city, travels and new experiences. The guys pretty much sit there in silence, thinking and taking in all the sights, sounds and smells the experiences had to offer them. Justin currently living in Las Angeles has noticed the impact that his industry has made on the world. Seeing it every day in our everyday electronics and home networking devices. Also noticing it's made a large impact on a large portion of the economy. Coming to a perspective realization while he takes it all in. Justin’s not much different than your standard loving neighbor. A simple loving guy who loves to spend time with his parents and does so as much as he can. Visits often on birthdays and Christmas. Occasionally mowing the lawn of his parents as a service when he stops by for the summer. Having one other sibling, a younger sister who he maintains contact with. Keeping in touch via email and cellphone, and with an unfixed schedule like mom and dad, he does not get a chance to see his little sister like he would want. Proving it with an extra text messages birthdays and holidays. He maintained the best he could with what he was working with. And all just like mom and dad, also successful investors. Who in the past chose to use their wealth wisely. Reinvestments, cash outs and ongoing real-estate profits, growing more and more every day. Thinks too good investment decision alone with a healthy way of life. Successful investments in the past have made them all successful business men and women. All able to retire and move on, however like most people in the world, thriving for continual growth and self-development. Always on the lookout for new and improved successful opportunities. Strong enough to take his attention off the complex dynamic of work, to focus on small details. Like the delicious cheeseburger that he just bit into. The sounds of motorist and pedestrians could be heard as they enjoy their meal in the outdoor section of the restaurant. Partially shaded by a large umbrella that hovered above them, erected by a large pole extending from the center of the table. The guys sits, observing. Not to far away several birds perch, resting there wings on a few power wires that were connecting the rooftops. The echo of their chirpings could be heard from across the streets. Kinda like a historical oil painting or artwork in a abstract way. The weather is calm, with a slight cool breeze. A mixture of aromas surrounds them from the exhaust of the establishments around them. The combinations of the vibrate cultures around them. The wildlife, motorist horns and pedestrians alone with the smells was just what the guys needed after a long flight. Finishing up there meal, making small talk with the waiter, complimenting her on her customer service skills, and tipping for a job well done. A good day for the waiter. They had the remainder of the day as a layover before tomorrow’s lecture, so there day was free. The guys deciding to spend the remainder of their day doing a small amount of shopping alone with a lot of sightseeing. Stopping by a suit retailer to check out the latest fashion, maybe a new look. A fashion statement saying, I’m a successful standout businessman. Both choosing the style of their choosing for tomorrow's showcase. Cruising through the city with a few hours to themselves, checking out all that the wonderful city had to offer. The weather is perfect, the perfect Miami weather. Streets full of people going on about their business. Carrying on with their day just like the standard American they are. A few hours later the guys decide they would have a beer, stopping by a pub that presented an Irish theme. Walking into the pub they were immediately cast back into Ireland. They had the decor matching everything from music to the barstools. A great large painting of the Ireland rolling hills hung behind the bar. The moment they walk in they were greeted by the bartender. Asking if they were gonna stay for a drink, Justin and Charlie walk up and take a seat by the bar. More of a sports bar setup than anything, appearing to capture the attention of the sports fans. Either way, to Charlie and Justin it would work for their experience tonight or at least the early evening. Talking with a few customers and the bartender for a few hours, enjoying their time in the city and the pub. The late night hours creeped up on them suddenly, like time disappeared right before their eyes. I guess you could say time flies when you’re having fun. Checking the time, beginning to bring their experience to a close for the night, both guys knowing they would have to get to bed early tonight if they wanted to perform there for best tomorrow. Making their way back to their room to rest up for the night. Reflecting on today’s activities. The day has been full of adventure and very hearty fun to the guys. The night ends well, safe and peacefully. The next morning Charlie wakes up earlier enough to head out into the city for takeout coffee. Shaking Justin awake asking him if he was interested in coffee this morning. Letting him know he was about to head out to get a cup, offering to bring a cup back for him. Justin confirmed so Charlie would return with two cups. The door secures behind him and Charlie rises to his feet for the first time this morning. Replaying the night before in his mind alone with the day to come. Taking the moment to get a shower, he freshens and cleans himself up while waiting for the return of the coffee. Not long after the shower, Justin standing by the window looking out over the city, he hears the door knob latch. Turning to look, Charlie greets him with the coffee. Sitting to enjoy their coffee, the guys goes over the game plan for the day to come. Of course the expo was at the top of the list, followed by the choice of suits and the deliciousness of the coffee. The morning draws to an end. The coffee enjoyed, followed with Charlies turn for a shower, then they could get their morning started. The guys finish up the morning, getting their gear together. Suiting themselves up for the day to come. The rental truck was waiting outside for whenever they were ready to depart. Everything in order and loaded up for the day. Not like they have a whole lot of baggage, these days most people have half their life and business on their cell phone. A few pieces of hardware and business paperwork may be the only things crowding their briefcases. A phone charger maybe a small amount of hygiene supplies, deodorant and maybe some cologne. Arriving at the expo, immediately seeing cars, women and a large yachts. The sounds of seagulls could be heard as they roll up with their widows down like youthful men in their prime. Passing motorist alone with a few horns could also be heard in the background as entering in the stadium. Bright lights, music, suits, dress shoes and credentials of all kinds. Proudly standing in representation of the product or service they provide. The vibrant energy of the culture brings together different people from all walks of life. Some of the products or services provided by the people and for the people are often mind bending and breathtaking at times. Corporate tech giants eagerly wait to reveal their newest leading advancement in their area of specialized study. Home servers, mobile devices to network security. Desktop tech improvements, alone with the improvements in the modem and bluetooth connections. Handheld devices capable of handling large operations, think technology world culture. Pretty much anything involving world technology or the influences there of, could be found here. The overtones of music could be heard in the background, alone with the chatter of all the merchants and representatives making their best attempt to explain all the new improvements and features there product or service can now provide, and or what they now have to offer. People meeting for the first time, as well as returning customers and or clients. All kinds of people could be found here, all possessing high vitality and validity. Many things could be said to explain the products, service and the nature of the environment they have plunged themselves into. A few hours later, after roaming around the grounds for some time, exploring all that the tech expo has to offer, Charlie and Justin find themselves checking out one of the shows main attraction. After being introduced and meeting the representatives. While listening to them explain and give their presentation on their product and service, Justin’s attention was turned to a product that he believes he has seen before. A very familiar product rests on display not too far from where he stands. Distracted only for a moment he suddenly realizes that the product shares a startling similarity to a product that himself and Mark has worked on together in their past. Explaining to Charlie and the representative that if they will excuse him, he will return momentarily. Approaching the device and being greeted by its representative. After having a short conversation with the rep, he realizes the device is a device that he and Mark has been working on in the past. He couldn’t help but wonder why Mark hasn’t shared the information on the debuting of the technology. It wasn’t that big of a deal, however striking curiosity in his mind. Not always knowing the product representative is common, however he thought the debut dates of ongoing developments of the tech would have been important to the status of their business and friend relationship. Not thinking too much more about it. He also realizes that people get tired often and just forget to do things, so he no longer allowed it to bother him or to pull his attention away from all the good times he is having at the expo. Standing their kind of lost for a moment, within all the people, within all the chatter of the passing by visitors. Just gazing into the crowd, lost in the silence in his mind only for a moment. Momentarily lost in the chatter of the entertainment and background music. Returning to the vendor area where Charlie was paying full attention to the demonstration that’s being presented on a specific piece of technology. Charlie making the attempt to explain to him what he has missed since he was checking out the other hardware for a moment. Making their way around the grounds for a few more hours, and enjoying a snack at the deli. They came to the end of the day, a long prosperous day full of exactly what they seeked. Good old fashion people with a communion state of mind looking for good times and to learn about the diverse culture. The end of the day finally is upon them. They find themselves arriving back to their rooms. Charlie says he has been craving something new, and the idea of a bar and grill came to mind. A place to enjoy the remainder of the evening. A quick search on his phone would deliver and the night would step fourth. Getting washed up for the evening with a moment to do some research. The search results of the searched and the genre was very interesting. The American culture of the results was more than they had in mind, especially when the location is designed around drugs, s*x and rock and roll. The guys decide they would check out the night life in the area. Getting washed up, having to take turns using the facilities. They decided to choose one with two beds. Leaning towards the conservative side of life on occasions. Also giving the chance to save on expense. Not always taking on the role of high roller whenever they have the chance, also to get a chance to know each other better. Did‘ant bother them at all, they were happy just to have a place to lay their head at the end of the day or so they say. The scene changes and they find themselves on their way toward tonight’s entertainment episode. The name of the establishment for tonight is 'night life'. Upon arrival at Night Life, the first things they notice once more are the girls, cars and the big flashing lights. Taking notice to the possibilities that lie ahead. Entering into the establishment the first thing they notice after their introduction is the mechanical bull that centers the room. Walking around the area are women half-dressed or half naked depending on your perspective. A few entertainers were on the bull, at the lowest setting possible. Giving the spectators the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the possibilities. The chrome poles surrounding the bull, were held in place by exotic dancers of all kinds. Either making their nightly earnings or just out for a night at the club for fun on the pole. Apparently the passive income of the wealthy men attending their at any given time was perhaps the only reason for the entertainers to be there in the first place. Not expecting to be led to a table or approached by anyone, suddenly being startled by an entertainer asking them if they needed drinks or entertainment for tonight. At first they thought they were goanna explore the place at first, just to see what all they have to offer. Maybe comparing the online ratings to their first hand experience, and not saying the results were bad, they were actually some fairly decent comments found about the place. They wanted to explore around establishment awhile just to check it out for themselves, before being led away by random naked girls making the attempt to steal the money of lustful enraged rich folk. Describing the scene to make things clearer. Think low light, different genres of music in the background. Bright signs and sights with a sense moral decay hazy and hovering in the atmosphere. Over shadowing people of all kinds and cultures. The smells in the air were a combination of aromas, the best they could be described as mainly alcohol and cigar. The place was a real dump according to the American standard ideas of a moral and ethical business. The search result comments say a lot worse, however they were not the type to past judgement or belittle in any way. A few minutes after turning down the drinks, Justin speaks up, making the attempt to be a prick with a sense of comedy and a bit of humor. Making an out loud statement to Charlie, telling him that he thought he just smelled a slight hint of meth and coke smoke. Charlie believed he comprehended clearly, thinking the statement was an indirect attack on the morals regarding the establishment, and what he considered to be standards. Enlightenment made for a clearer and even better night than he assumed, the loud facial expression that screamed 'I’m telling a lie'. Kind of cheesy for the American standards, what could anyone say? What’s the world coming to when men can’t be funny inside a strip club? The night starts to get better after a few drinks. The haze in the air no longer seemed morally belittling to them and the women were no longer appeared to be after money during this phase of the alcohol. The classic response of alcohol as it reacts with the human brain and mind. I guess all that doesn’t matter when everyone has their own opinions on standards. Justin soon believing and realizing the night could get better after recollecting on his emotion from earlier. Their usually fairly decent guys, however on that moment maybe he lost control of the ways he spoke his perspective. Justin neither Charlie didn’t have much to do with the women, besides taking the drink orders and returning their drinks. They pretty much just casually sat enjoying their beer, and the scenes and small talk for a while. Just good old fashioned relationship development somewhere in their making the attempt to ignore their surroundings and to speak directly from the heart despite all the earthly noise. A few beers later they find themselves warming up to become friendlier and friendlier. Cover the topics of love and relationships from the past. At this moment both Charlie and Justin has been pretty much successful their whole life. Doing their best to see through the smoke that clouds their mind on alcohol. The relationships of the two characters is not too personal, or in common under the influence of alcohol moreover the heart leads the way. And why shouldn’t it? No one has to worry about the destructive power of man. They now share a few scenes together, having the lunch under their belt from the expo. The previous relationship was kind of different, the time spent in class together as friends and maintaining communication as business partners were enough to set them apart and both noticing each other’s success. Bringing up a memory of an encounter between himself and Charlie from a few years back in a lobby at a college lecture. Interested in the product and service that Justin had to offer. Charlie on that encounter took some advice and invested in and purchased a large percentage of what Justin had to offer. The crypto, that was way back before the value of it rose enough for a fairly decent profit. Since that business decision both Charlie and Justin has been involved in a very successful business decisions involving the currency, and they believe they still have a chance for another run in the crypto world. They were very happy for each other due to the value increase in the crypto world. Knowing the current value Justin assumes Charlie would be a wealthy man by now. Maintaining contact and working together with their platforms, working with weekly newsletter to maintain the attention on their viewers and customers. Always talking trade and profit, attempting to discover new and innovating ways to grow the platforms and the ways they do business while all at the same time continued maintenance while maintaining contact throughout the years. A couple other events come up from the past, events that shaped their life the most. Love loss and love gained. The emotions earned and learned from those experiences and how they currently feel. The perspectives expressed were that of the common growing pains of middle aged male friends. By this time there were a few beers running through the blood and the emotions were running wild. Heartbreaks and breakup, with family issues involved. The callused emotions of the subconscious minds of the people, facilitated by a gentleman’s club surrounding them. The men would say, the women would say they 'the men and how they always trying to hide their emotions' what could they say? The process of work success. They both become more and more accounted with each other taking the moment to learn from the heart. Calling themselves taking the wheel on the relationship and redirecting the route of their relationship into a whole new surroundings. Becoming more and more successful in the growth and complacencies of their relationship. The relationship seemed to get better and better with the buzz they got going for them tonight. The conversations were great, highs and lows depending on viewer perception. Meditating the alcohol state of mind. The drunken inhibitions and exposures during the attempt to navigate through the haze in the air or thoughts compared to words. The relaxed state of mind and diving deeper and deeper in the mind, Justin decides he would change the subject once more. The topic would be world trade and our current economic status. Of course one of the many viewpoints they both ponder on a day to day regular. Both actually enjoying the warm effects of the alcohol by this time and having plenty of things to say to cover the subject. A few moments go by Charlie decide he would even more enjoy the effects of the alcohol. Digging deeper and deeper into that state of mind. Asking Justin if he has ever thought about becoming a drug dealer. Asking in a frequency that felt to Justin as if he was attempting to be serious. Opening up on another level that felt to him as he was even being more serious now than ever. Feeling new to him. Almost a since of revelation to him. Justin responds, saying not in a long time. When he was younger he had a moment in his life where he wanted to consider. He has decided at this age, to call that a short phase of growth in life. Mentioning when he was younger he thought about it a few times. The phase he mentioned from earlier, when he would often experiment with drugs and the energies that come alone with that lifestyle. The experimenting from his youth, strengthened his state of mind to propel him forward into liberty, but never having to venture into that state of mind. Never really experiencing a desperation for money emotion. Only the youthful pleasures that follow rebellion just before oneself destructs. Knowing and being aware of his luck and wealth. Thankful that he has never had to rely on earning from such desperate means. However the older versions of Charlie got the majority of his ideas from the adaptations of money scarcity. Justin responds no to Charlie. Then Charlie goes deeper into the subject, beginning to explain the dynamics of his past and dynamics that sparked such ideas that he has held onto up to his current time. The past and current ideas that we hold onto with the hopes of achievement. By this time the guy’s sharing a lot about themselves and the dynamic of their relationship grows. The past few hours contains, catching up, catching a buzz and nearly sobering up. The night at the club comes to a close without defilement of themselves or anyone else, assuming it would happen by the description at the entry of the club. It's a good thing all they wanted do was enjoy a few beer and conversation. Both achieving a large step in their life journey, or at least that’s how it felt under the influence. Back on their way to the room they stop in at all night diner for a cup of coffee and maybe some breakfast. The night was nearly complete. Beginning the morning with a cup of coffee and breakfast. Entering into a new diner is always fun first thing in the morning after sobering up. One of them twenty four hour diners that caters to the breakfast, lunch and dinner at any time kind of thing. Coffee was the first thing they could smell, first thing stepping into the dinner. Glad as well, it's wasn’t none of that artificial coffee. It's the good stuff. Whole bean, fresh ground. The aroma spoke for itself. The smell of the fresh sizzling ingredients being prepared, could be smelled following taking their seats and chewing on the coffee aroma for a moment. Settling in, the work of the chatter continued in the background as their senses leveled out.