This is Mike.

When the train pulled into the station, he was already smiling. It was his smile that made me put the camera to my face.

I am glad I did because when I got on the train, I met his mom, Delphine, who was a beautiful person.  I am cautious of taking photos of children but she didn’t mine.

When I told Mike I was going to put his picture on my blog, he got really excited.

So, here he is, Mike.

Okay, so originally, I saw this guy…whose name is Trouble….in a picture before I took the picture.

The train was really crowed and amongst the crowd he stood out with his sun glasses and yellow tee. I should have picked up my camera then to take a photo but I didn’t. I waited and waited and when I finally took the picture, it didn’t come out the way I expected too. I wanted a candid shot but it came out the complete opposite.

Anyways, the good thing is I got to meet him. His birth name is not Trouble. He’s a musician with a band. His stage name is Trouble and his band name is Durty Boy ‘n Da Runch Buikets  (I hope I spelled everything right).  He seemed pretty excited about me taking his photo. So excited that I regret waiting so long to put the camera to my face. Sometimes you just need a little more faith.

Students I think are the richest people in the world! Seriously, they are the best dressers.

That’s why when I saw Codiann on the platform I wasn’t surprised by her style but I was inspired.

Her booties are what made her outfit stand out. The little white bow put it all together.

She told me she picked them up in Soho.

Notice her dotted gloves and her plaid coat.

It has your body moving in all types of ways.

Your arms flying high, your feet off the ground

You and your partner are the center of attention

All are welcome but men seem to dominate the instrument.

The better you are, the more fun you have.

Space is needed.

There are no rules.

Improvisation is encouraged.

The game can go on and on and on for miles

kinda like a Miles track.

It’s taken seriously by those in the game.

Only a few understand the art.

If you don’t understand, you are a square

Coolness is involved too.

It looks fun. It seem easy.

But doesn’t all Jazz seem fun and easy?

Of all the guys, I think he was pretty good with his craft.

Getting Ready…