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Amy and I got free tickets to see Andrew Bird last night. It was sold out and so packed that whenever someone would try to move through the crowd I was sure that everyone was going to start fighting them for pushing then out of the way. Andrew Bird is one of the most talented people I have ever seen live. The first two songs he played by himself on violin with loop pedals, looping the violin and different tracks of him whistling and they sounded so huge and perfect. I wanted to record it with my new flip cam but like I said, there were so many people in such a small space around me, I didn't want to piss anyone off by holding a camera up in front of them.
here is a good example of how amazing he is:
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The last few nights I have been having incredibly vivid dreams. Last night I had a dream that Amy and I were backpacking around alaska, and were at a house party trying to find someone to give us a ride to a hotel that was a few miles away. We didn't think we could walk for some reason, but I couldnt figure out why. I just kept asking all our friends if they could give us a ride and everyone was super dodgy and weird, and then finally Amy is able to get someone to give us a ride so we all pile into a car and start driving. We get into this town and as we wait at this intersection a truck going in the other direction hits a crazy sink hole that almost tears the back wheels off. So, we freak out and start driving slowly and next thing i know the road is full of holes and when I look into them I can see down deep into them, and there is red hot lava flowing, and we're all trying to figure out why the roads were built the way they were and why they were in such disrepair. Then I'm suddenly sitting at a waterfall watching all these people getting lowered into the water in a huge net, and a doctor is suddenly sitting next to me and tells me about how what I'm seeing is a sort of trust exercise. Then I wake up.
TGIF.
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so... what's new with me?
not too much. I am finally working full time at a job I like, but my past employment in the last year has made me a paranoid individual when it comes to stability. I am going to the UK and some of Europe with Amy in a couple months. I am very excited about the trip but not the flights.
I hate flying.
I have been working on 4 paintings but I'm not sure when I will know that they're complete. maybe they're never going to be. Come see whatever stage they're in at the Suburban Home first Friday event on Feb. 6th.
Today we celebrated my brother's 19th birthday. The other day my nephew turned 2. Wasn't I in middle school a few weeks ago?
I don't feel like I am old really, but when Amy and I were talking today about things I know I don't want to be, I thought I put it pretty eloquently when I said I don't want to be a 30 something that dates and rents. With that being said I have 5-7 years to make that not happen, cause 30 doesn't count as 30 something.
Last week was unusually warm This week will be ordinarily cold
I learned tonight that a large and newely built 1 bedroom apartment in Bangkok, Thailand can be rented for 7,000 Thai Bhat which is 200 US dollars.
How I Met Your Mother is my favorite show at the moment. The Doves are my favorite band at the moment.
I might have to eat spaghetti for every meal for the next 5 days.
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experiences Brandon’s experienced
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Movies I’ve Watched
Revolutionary Road Slumdog Millionaire the Curious Case of Benjamin Button Frost / Nixon Synecdoche NY Bolt 3D
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Musician’s I’ve Heard
Clint Mansell Foals Adele Nada Surf Spitfire Hot Chip Snapcase Lupe Fiasco
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Restaurants I’ve Eaten At
Little India New Saigon My Kitchen Amy's Kitchen McCormicks Gallop Watercourse
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Field Trips I’ve Taken
The Aquarium The Mint The Denver Art Museum Chicago Portland Peru
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Automobiles I’ve Driven
1982 Volvo 242 DL 1992 Honda Accord 1990 Honda Accord 2004 Dodge Sprinter 1983 Honda Accord
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Other Transportation I’ve Taken
Train Light Rail Walking Bus Airplane Bicycle Scooter
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Books I’ve Read
The Minotaur takes a Cigarette Break the Wanting Seed Choke the Unbearable Lightness of Being
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Foods I’ve Eaten
Pad Thai Ahi Tuna Burger Tacos Pizza Burrito Indian Pear Zucchini Muffin PB&J
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Drinks I’ve Drunk
Water OJ Milk Coffee Tea Espresso Beer Red Wine Bubble Tea
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. US Presidents I’ve Had
Reagan George Bush I George Bush II Clinton Obama
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Years I’ve Witnessed
1983 1990 1995 2000 2001 2003 2008
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Collections I’ve Had
Vinyl Star Trek figurines Baseball Cards Foreign Currency
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Cities I’ve Been
Spokane Seattle Denver Portland Albany
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. “Jobs” I’ve Worked
Warehouse Inventory Mailorder Fulfillment Event Services Manager Professional Musician Graphic Designer Art Department Manager Cheesesteak Shop School Portrait Photographer Marketing/Production artist Ideas Man
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i just so happened to have the video muted while i watched it, and had the track "wake up" by the walkmen playing instead.
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Havent had much of a desire to write about what is going on in my life lately. I realized that the people who should know about whats going on with me are the ones that ask me what is going on with me.
I know I have talked about this being a tool for my own recollection, so in that sense I am failing miserably.
To sum up these dwindling hours that remain in the year two thousand and eight, I am able to pay my rent, and feed myself in most components of my life.
I love those close to me, and desire strong relationships with those who desire the same from me.
I dont have a working car.
strange days.
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Apparently there is a company planning on building a building that will be just shy of a mile tall... Is it just me or do we not seem to be able to remember what happens when we try to do things like this? the tower of babel? the titanic? who in the middle east is supposed to occupy this monstrosity?? they're going to have to focus all their energy on making sure it doesn't get blown up or flown into.
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I am happy.
I am however a tad bit confused where 2008 went. It finally dawned on me as I was walking through the snow (dare I say it was gently falling?) that this year has been really interesting. My sister got married, one of my close friends got married. I traveled Mexico on a "business trip" then nearly immediately traveled to South America, after that I went on to Oregon and lastly Chicago. I had my first high paying corporate job (which was terrible) and then I dabbled as a school photographer and a sandwich artist (a real one... not subway). Now I am working at a record company again. I have been trying to refine and expand my passion for food and cooking as well as learning how to brew my own beer.
Life is going. Life is good.
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Believe it or not, it is already that time of year. The top ten.
I know that there's still a month left, but I honestly can't think of anything coming out between now and then that could possibly knock one of my already placed records. With that having been said, let's do this:
(In no particular order)
Travis - Ode to J. Smith Starflyer 59 - Dial M Coldplay - Viva La Vida or Death and all his Friends Able Baker Fox - Voices Meshuggah - Obzen Oasis - Dig Out Your Soul Underoath - Lost in the Sound of Separation Fear Before - S/T Nada Surf - Lucky Portishead - Third
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my life is a pond and each day is a stepping stone path through it. some days I can see many stepping stones in front of me while other days there doesnt seem to be any placed for me to feel secure. despite my lack of the ability to have a constantly positive outlook about my future, one thing i know is that despite my weakness of faith, i can look back and see that i have always been ok.
tomorrow is no exception.
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Hello world...
Today was fantastical.
woke up, ate breakfast, did some stuffs, ate the most delish egg salad sandwich, started brewing my first beer (an IPA) and spent some quality time chatting away and snackin on some tapas.
Tonight is our friend's CD release show. I appreciate a day that flies by because it was enjoyable...
take care.
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ive been in chicago for almost a week.
It's nice to be around people who dont see you on a daily basis. I feel more interesting. we all tell stories and laugh a lot. we cooked, ate great food, and drank. ive felt like dishes are perpetually being cleaned.
It's cold here. And as usual I got a mocking laugh from Mr. Clark who informed me that it gets MUCH MUCH colder. So I will not be moving here. no offense chicago. You were nice to visit, but I need some stability.
stability.
its a funny thing. It is like a background function that we don't notice too much when we have it, and in a lot of instances very much take it for granted. It's easy to imagine having the freedom to do whatever we want, but when you get the call that you have it (in the only way you realistically can) you become anxious and unable to enjoy your copious amounts of freedom.
freedom and stability are mutually exclusive in most cases.
this has been a great week. here's to VAY-KAYs

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[31 Oct 2008|12:51pm] |
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As I have said many times, I can't wait for this all to be over.
As long as it isn't, I might as well post this interesting video of right wing Fox News goon Niel Cavuto talking crap on the ol' straight talk express.
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