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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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| if you should fall from grace |
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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
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Movies I’ve Watched
Revolutionary Road
Slumdog Millionaire
the Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Frost / Nixon
Synecdoche NY
Bolt 3D
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Musician’s I’ve Heard
Clint Mansell
Foals
Adele
Nada Surf
Spitfire
Hot Chip
Snapcase
Lupe Fiasco
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Restaurants I’ve Eaten At
Little India
New Saigon
My Kitchen
Amy's Kitchen
McCormicks
Gallop
Watercourse
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Field Trips I’ve Taken
The Aquarium
The Mint
The Denver Art Museum
Chicago
Portland
Peru
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Automobiles I’ve Driven
1982 Volvo 242 DL
1992 Honda Accord
1990 Honda Accord
2004 Dodge Sprinter
1983 Honda Accord
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Other Transportation I’ve Taken
Train
Light Rail
Walking
Bus
Airplane
Bicycle
Scooter
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Books I’ve Read
The Minotaur takes a Cigarette Break
the Wanting Seed
Choke
the Unbearable Lightness of Being
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Foods I’ve Eaten
Pad Thai
Ahi Tuna Burger
Tacos
Pizza
Burrito
Indian
Pear
Zucchini Muffin
PB&J
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Drinks I’ve Drunk
Water
OJ
Milk
Coffee
Tea
Espresso
Beer
Red Wine
Bubble Tea
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US Presidents I’ve Had
Reagan
George Bush I
George Bush II
Clinton
Obama
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Years I’ve Witnessed
1983
1990
1995
2000
2001
2003
2008
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Collections I’ve Had
Vinyl
Star Trek figurines
Baseball Cards
Foreign Currency
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Cities I’ve Been
Spokane
Seattle
Denver
Portland
Albany
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“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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[31 Dec 2008|12:06am] |
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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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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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