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Having Resigned To Fate In 2008

2009-08-10T05:11:13Z

My Top 5 Films of 2008...

My Top 10 Albums of 2008...

My Top 5 Live Shows of 2008...

Travis Morrison Hellfighters @ Taste, Orlando, FL - March 29th
Monotonix @ Transitions Art Gallery, Tampa, FL - June 23rd
Fleet Foxes @ The Drunken Unicorn, Atlanta, GA - July 5th
My Morning Jacket @ House Of Blues, Lake Buena Vista, FL - August 30th
Of Montreal @ The Ritz Theatre, Tampa, FL - December 8th

It's that time again.

2008-10-07T00:26:23Z

Obama is to politics what Vampire Weekend is to music.

Exciting

2008-07-03T05:37:58Z

I think this will be awesome on Saturday.

Dear god, let it be.

nut @ 2008-05-27T13:34:00

2008-05-27T17:43:26Z

When will I start listening to people?

2008-05-01T09:08:28Z

27. Coming to 28 and I am still posting on Livejournal. I am also currently unemployed (as I have been, by choice, for 4 months), single, directionless, lazy and a multitude of other things that I'm sure I wish I wasn't.

These will surely go down as some of my darkest days.

nut @ 2007-05-27T17:55:00

2007-06-22T22:01:13Z

Another year. The only golden one this time round. YEAH!

Hell - n. - definition

2007-04-09T01:33:20Z

I am swimming in a potpourri of thoughts today.

I am a pulsating combination of frustration, hunger, fiscal responsibility, longing, anger and so much more that I can't even describe.

I am in Roseville, California. Soon to be Novato, California. And ending up in Livermore, California.

From there I will fly to my home and, hopefully, be more satisfied with myself than I can ever remember being.

I have put up with so much shit from the company that I work for. They do not know how to treat their sales persons. The management doesn't realize that by treating the sales people badly, they are damaging the very income source that gives them their paychecks. So you know what? FUCK YOU.

My Descent Into Idiocy

2006-08-10T05:11:31Z

So, I'm really glad this film got an 82% rating at Rotten Tomatoes.
I'm glad that I'm making this entry simply because of a movie.
I'm glad that I used 99 minutes of my time to watch this AMAZING! movie.
In fact, I am so happy with this movie, that I was inspired to create art that relates to it.

I am so glad that apparantly the PROFESSIONAL critics who "reviewed" this movie were actually getting paid to go to the theme park of their choice, drink at some bar, pay their bills, attend a Steely Dan concert or something even more exciting. I mean there's no way that someone who actually watched this movie could say:

"Taut direction and convincing performances impart a terrifying sense of claustrophobia and isolation." -- M. K. Terrell
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

"[Marshall] expertly maps out those raw nerve endings while creating credible characters who speak and act like real people rather than the usual horror archetypes." -- Michael Rechtshaffen HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

"An object lesson in making a tightly-budgeted, no-star horror pic work through razor-sharp technique and committed performances alone." -- Derek Elley VARIETY

"Soap opera performances, a script of supreme inanity and a totality of celluloid that's about as innovative and fresh as the shit that no longer exists on the bottom of my rotting baby diapers from 25 years ago." -- Josh

Only one of the above 4 reviews is even remotely accurate.

And just so I don't come off too one-sided (too late, I know), I can give credit to some of the score, eye-gouging and 3 scenes that made my stomach turn slightly.

And that's the sum of it all.

The Devil Hears Dada

2006-06-30T23:45:28Z

I am honestly so disappointed in people who can't believe in both science and religion.

nut @ 2006-05-24T05:20:00

2006-05-24T05:20:53Z

If you can't dance to everything, you shouldn't dance to anything.

2006-05-24T05:01:54Z

It has been forever since I wrote anything in here.

I have a short list of movies coming out this summer. These include, but are not limited to:

Down In The Valley
The Fountain
A Scanner Darkly
Southland Tales
Lady In The Water
Marie Antoinette
3001

My Mants are floating around in space like sputnik. There was an article that the ever so sweet Julie Garisto wrote about us in the Tampa Bay Times. Funny stuff.

In the past month, I have gone to the Coachella festival in California and I have also decided to leave my current job. I am exploring some options, but I think I have settled on a job involving accounting. I'm not sure if I can outrun my lineage.

I will hopefully post more about Coachella soon. Like some pictures and extra garbage.

I could talk about girls, but I won't.

My 26th fuck is coming up in 3 days.

Fat Guy In A Little Coat

2005-12-19T20:30:48Z

Okay. So the computer just erased what I spent 20 minutes writing. FUCK YOU, YOU FUCKING STUPID FUCK OF A COMPUTER!
In short, things are good. I'm out in LA for the holidays.
I got to see Nathan today (which included breakfast, hiking in Griffith Park, coffee and cheesecake (Gay, yes.. but we are FABULOUS!!!), Amoeba Records for 3 hours, a strange bookstore/novelty store and, lastly, an awesome little dive bar that has one of the best burgers in the world.)

Other than that, I love seeing my wonderful dad and I love him.

I love King Kong. It fucking rules.

I was called a 'fucking faggot' by a guy who wanted to get into a parking space that I was watching for some friends on Friday night. Apparently, he really wanted the space, because he proceeded to get out of his car and make threatening gestures at me. The chicken shit didn't do anything and then Adriel came out and made the idiot piss his pants. Funny fucking shit.

Mants started recording in Englewood. (CHECK IT - http://www.myspace.com/thegirlsnamedlourdis ) Their drummer is the guy doin' our shit and he's fantastic. His name is Justin. and we love him. We are sounding very good.

No new years plans just yet, but who knows.. maybe I'll find the cure for AIDS and world hunger and be whisked off to the end of the world.

OH and this is who I saw and talked with in Amoeba for a couple minutes... see, you always see celebrities in LA..

I didn't talk to him about anything movie related, or even let on that I knew who he was, but I'm glad Nate pointed him out because the exchange of words was pretty funny. I did not, however, tell him that Terminator 3 was a mistake. Maybe I should have, though.

I'm outtaaaa heeeerrreeee.....

oh god (updated 10/27)

2005-10-24T06:37:06Z

Woman on cell: Y'know, Ma, you always do this shit, you, say, give, say, something nice and then you ruin it with something shitty. Why do you have to do that? It's fucked up, it's so hurtful. It's like you bake me a delicious chocolate cake and then you ruin it by frosting it in diarrhea.

Queer: French fries over cocaine, muthafucker are you crazy?

Hipster chick: God I feel nauseous. All I've had to eat this weekend has been coffee, secondhand smoke, and semen.

Fat chick on cell: Well, it kind of sucks because the subway is
like two avenue blocks away and--
Queer passerby: And there's no Krispy Kreme in between?

Woman #1: There is no ethical dilemma! It's right there in the Bible!
Woman #2: Oh, Bible schmible.
Woman #1: Honestly, Helen. Is that the best rejoinder you can manage? Can we possibly have just one discussion without you pulling out the schmefix?

Girlfriend: It's just that I give you pristine vagina and you give me used books.
Boyfriend: Your gratitude is staggering.

Girl: What the fuck are you doing?
Guy: It was the train.
Girl: No, it fucking wasn't.
Guy: I thought it would be fun.
Girl: You know what would be fun? Me kicking you in the balls.
Guy: That wouldn't be fun.
Hobo: That would be a shitload of fun! Can I play?

Hobo: Do you have the time?
Guy: Quarter past seven.
Hobo: Do you think we'll make it?
Guy: To where?
Hobo: To wherever we're going.
Guy: Yes.

Salesguy #1: Dude, I think I smell or something...
Salesguy #2: You smell like the robust combination of onions and poop.

Guy #1: I'm not gay, dude.
Guy #2: Yes you are. I see you giving me those looks at work.
Guy #1: You know what? You're right. So right here, right now, in front of God and the N train, will you go out wih me?
Guy #2: Shit man, I was kidding. You really are a fag.

Woman: It's a pity about that actress who stabbed someone with her knife. What's her name? ...Um...Reese?
Chick: Witherspoon?
Woman: No! With her knife!

Who would like some cuban sushi?

2005-08-09T23:34:17Z

Who knows what to say?

In the word of David Bowie "Ch..ch..ch..ch..changes!!!"

Yosi is leaving to San Francisco at the end of the month. Nick is over in Germany for a month. Lisa has been gone for about a month and a half now... Mants hasn't had practice in about a month. Me and Alan decided to start a classic rock cover band.. we don't have a name yet, but we'll be doing stuff like The Kinks, Yes, Rush, Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, Beatles, Beach Boys, Boston, Rolling Stones, CSNY, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, maybe Bowie, not completely sure yet, but it's going to be a lot of fun... the things we disagree on playing are kind of funny, though.. I don't know if he wants to play any Pink Floyd, but I'm going to force at least one song on the group.. no one else wants to do 'Don't Fear The Reaper'.. that's a fucking classic! and the breakdown in the middle has to be one of the best ever and then it kicks back in and it's fucking crazy! fucking hell.

I've seen so many movies in the past month.. Murderball, March of the Penguins, War of the Worlds, Wedding Crashers, Hustle & Flow, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, The Machinist, Explorers, Seed Of Chucky, Aparajito, Around The Bend, A Dirty Shame, The Assassination of Richard Nixon, Jump Tomorrow, Batman Begins, The Devil's Rejects, Scent of a Woman, The Island, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Must Love Dogs and I'm sure I'm leaving a couple out... wow wow.. look at all the money I'm giving to the Hollywood machine. Dog shit hell!

Just to catch up on old news.

April 2005: I went and saw M83 in DC with Leah, Tom, Yosi and Rachel. And I think I permanently injured my finger on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at 2 in the morning. Needless to say, I loved DC, my friends and the drive up there.

May 2005: I turned 25. Fucking shit ass stank.

June 2005: Mants opens for Travis Morrison. People get stabbed. Fucked up show.

July 2005: Everyone leaves. I find myself in a fiery encased tube of chocolate ice cream and fat. And I don't know if it's just me, but when I rub that area where the soul patch goes really hard and then smell my finger, it smells weird. But it could just be my stank self.

I think I have to stop watching movies, computers and tvs and get outta dodge.

feelings are weird, aren't they?

ROYAL SUCK!!!! COME OUT AND BE A GAY!!!

2005-06-23T03:27:36Z

Travis Morrison
Mants (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Ayo
& Auditorium

Thu June 23
Special Early Show: 7-11pm
$8 | All Ages!
@ Masquerade
1503 E 7th Ave
Ybor City
813.247.3319

EVERYONE COME OUT AND SUPPORT!!!! MUCH LOVE <<<<< ROBOT DICK

AND THE WEEKLY PLANET HAD THIS TO SAY ABOUT THE SHOW:

THURSDAY, JUNE 23

TRAVIS MORRISON/DORIS HENSON/MANTS While C.O.C. does its dirge-with-attitude thing in the big room, former Dismemberment Plan frontman Travis Morrison does his disappointing, supposed-to-be-arty-but-really-just-lame thing in the adjacent Infinity Room. Sorry, fanboys and fangirls; the D-Plan did indeed rock, but Morrison's solo album Travistan, his disjointed live shows and sad attempts at hip-hop funnery are, given his pedigree, perplexing in their awfulness. Local band Mants is interesting, though. (Masquerade Infinity Room, Ybor City)

PARTY PARTY PARTY PARTY PARTY PARTY!!!!!!!!

2005-05-25T23:21:00Z

EVERYONE!!!!

THIS FRIDAY (MAY 27TH) IS MY BIRTHDAY, SO ALL OF YOU WILL GO TO THIS!!!!!!!!!!

JOSH'S BIG BIRTHDAY BASH!!!!

WHERE?
DAVID GREENBAUM'S HOUSE
1570 MAPLE ST.
CLEARWATER, FL 33755

WHEN?
FRIDAY, MAY 27TH FROM 10:30 PM UNTIL ALL THE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN SACRIFICED.

THEME?
THE THEME IS FUN!!!!! WEAR A COSTUME, BRING SOMETHING WEIRD, BAKE GOOD FOOD, BRING VIDEO CAMERAS, ETC. THIS IS ALL ABOUT FUN, PEOPLE!!!!!!!!

THERE WILL BE KEGS OF BEER FOR EVERYONE'S (21+) ENJOYMENT!!! TOTS AND TEENS SHOULD BRING JUICE BOXES!!!
INVITE ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS (EXCEPT THOSE WHO ARE THEIVES AND/OR ASSHOLES!!!) MUCH LOVE TO ALL!!!!

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, MESSAGE ME!

ENOK BE CHOFORLO

2005-04-01T23:44:00Z

HERE IS WHAT THE WEEKLY PLANET HAD TO SAY ABOUT ME AND MY 4 BLACK DAUGHTERS:

Mants
Mants
This Clearwater outfit (which features a couple of the guys from the late, less adventurous Skyline) plays an idiosyncratic style of indie-rock. You can hear lots of influences, but Mants doesn't sound like anybody, thank you very much, and manages to come off as both meandering/angular/experimental and muscular/anthemic/melodic, occasionally within the same tune: "A Tin Deal" and "Svengali" best bridge both worlds. Those who like standard 4/4 riffs are gonna be confused, and the vocals are studiedly amateurish. Overall, however, this is interesting and above-average bombastic post-punk that follows its own muse. (themants@hotmail.com) 3 out of 5 planets

If you want to read the reviews for other bands, check out

http://www.weeklyplanet.com/music_feature.html

That address will be completely irrelevant in a week, though. So GO FAST.

And it's friday and things are okay. I'm going to see Sin City tonight.
And we're playing at the Emerald Bar tomorrow night. April 2nd, 2005. 21+. $3, I think. ENJOY

Here's the plan... fuck America's youth up to the point of no return!!!

2004-12-04T01:26:27Z

I found this article at baynews9.com... I don't know if other counties are contemplating this, but if you want to fuck up our youth even more, this is the way to do it. There are already so many ridiculous fucking "mental illnesses" being diagnosed to kids out there. There are also way too many overmedicated children who are being stuffed with drugs, of which the long term effects are unknown (and while their bodies are still developing, no less). Education has already been reduced to shit and now it's just being smeared on the faces of parents and their children. If you feel like I do, send an email to Board@pcsb.org letting them know how you feel. This is the school board's email. Let them know that this is fucked. But (and I hate to say it) write the email in a somewhat civil manner, please. Thanks.

Suicide screenings a possibility in Pinellas schools
Thursday, November 11, 2004

Shern wants to help students who may be suicidal.
When seven Pinellas County students committed suicide in a span of eight months two years ago, the school district produced a video to educate teachers about the warning signs.

USF professor David Shern says he wants to help students who may be suicidal and is asking the Pinellas County School Board for permission to screen high school students for mental health problems.

"Suicidal behavior is the third most frequent killer of children and adolescents," said Shern.

Across the U.S. last year, more than 6,500 teenagers committed suicide. A recent survey showed that 22 percent of sixth- and eighth-graders in Pinellas County seriously considered killing themselves.

Linda Jones with Pinellas County's Safe and Drug Free Schools Department says a pilot program is being developed for ninth-graders at Northeast High School in St. Petersburg and could be expanded countywide.

"If the youngster showed positive signs through the screening, then they would also be seen by a clinician and there would be contact with the parents at that point and attempts would be made to get that youngster immediate help," said Jones.

Before these screenings can be given, both the parent and student must give permission.
School board members will consider the program.

Some school board members have some serious questions about diving into such a delicate subject.

"You are planting seeds and ideas into kids' heads that were not there to begin with," said board member Nancy Bostock.

Bostock says mental health should be left to doctors, not educators.

"It's a concern of the public that the school is perceived as stepping into a medical area where they don't belong and it's very, very controversial," said Bostock.

However, other board members think being proactive could save a life.

"Suicide is preventable," said the board's Linda Lerner. "It's caused by depression and it's a treatable disease and by doing this in one program, it's going to go well beyond that."

If school board members sign off on the policy, the mental health screenings could begin as soon as next year.

The drama queens have spoken

2004-11-05T01:42:36Z

So the Halloween party went great. Great attendance, great costumes, great dancing, great snacks, great decoration. man, it was fucking good. I am satisfied with that. about 90% of the people wore costumes and that's great. I was Ron Jeremy and I liked it. The best (in my opinion) were the 3 Dominoes, Harry & Lloyd (from Dumb & Dumber) and Mr. Potato Head. What a good halloween party.. shit man. OH and Alan punched a fucking hole through his door.

Onto other things... I think I may be one of the only people who doesn't love I <3 Huckabees. Also, I thought Saw was more funny than anything.

I am going to try and make this my last post on the subject of politics. But I promise nothing.

Sooooo, I know there are a lot of people out there with a lot to say, but here's my take on it.

Firstly, the dramatics and histrionics have to stop. Attention. The world is not over because George Bush is taking office again. We should not just "rip up the constitution" because he was re-elected. There is a certain filmmaker (who will go unnamed) who made a film a few years ago that made so many false points (in my view), but managed to slip in one point that I agreed on. The point being that the media love to cause fear. And, funny enough, this now seems to be what he (the filmmaker) wants to cause. BE AFRAID because BUSH IS IN OFFICE!!!! OOOOOH!!! SCARY GHOSTY WOSTY!!!!

Now don't get me wrong. I don't want Bush in office. I don't want Kerry in office. But do I believe that regardless of who was elected, the USA would still be here. It's not going to be hell and you should still fight for what you believe, but for fuck's sake, be rational. Things may get tough, but as long as you push for things you honestly believe to be for the better of the world, then it will work out.

In addition to that, I think it's fucking hilarious that people are calling their own country 'ignorant' because the person that they wanted to become president didn't get in. That has to be the greatest highlight of contradiction in people that claim to be "open-minded". The fact that they can't accept that intelligent people would learn the issues, examine their own opinions and views on things and then vote against the "open-minded" person's candidate just goes to show how little they are really open to. Isn't it possible for an intelligent, informed person to hold a view that's not completely in line with yours? I am not saying that ignorant people did not vote for Bush. Here is what I am saying... the kind of people who voted for whoever the AM Radio talk show host said to vote for are the same types of people who voted for whoever their favorite band told them to vote for. If someone looked at candidates, views, amendments, etc. and decided (based on their own views and ideas) what to vote for (regardless of party affiliation), then it cannot be called ignorance. It is simply someone's viewpoint.

A few more things.
I voted based on who I thought would make the best president. I also want to state that I have heard about the 'throwing your vote away if you vote for a 3rd party' concept so much and it's entirely too ridiculous. I'm sorry that I didn't vote for someone who I would never want as president. too bad... so sad.

2 amendments that I'm sorry to see got passed. The monorail and minimum wage. fuck man. that's pure shite.

Lastly, I don't understand the concept of working to make the next 4 years extremely hard on the government. I'm sorry, but it sounds like something a whiny brat would do. Instead, use the next 4 years to work to help the government get to what would be more of an ideal situation in your eyes. Try to make the best of it. Improve yourself. Maybe try getting yourself to a position of power where you could help make the world a better place.

anyways, that's all. thanks...

politics?

2004-10-20T23:34:24Z

Ok here goes.

Fuck Bush, Fuck Kerry. Fuck anyone for telling anyone how to vote. Let me make up my own fucking mind. I have my own fucking common fucking sense and can think for my fucking self. FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU.
Fuck bands that get up on stage and rant about Bush. I'm fucking sick of it. It's a fucking fashion statement. I'm not fucking paying to hear your fucking opinions about how this fucking country should be fucking run. I just want to fucking see a good fucking show. One or two fucking comments by a band could be fucking okay, but for fuck's sake, when you get up there and fucking sound like a fucking tired, angry, fucking windbag, it's time for you to fucking shut the fucking fuck up. I am so sick of having to listen to fucking fucking whining and fucking complaining and fucking generalizations. In fact I almost hope Kerry wins for the SOLE FUCKING REASON that I won't have to fucking listen to any fucking more fucking bands or people fucking complain about fucking shit.
I am fucking voting on fucking November fucking 2nd. FUCKING FUCKING FUCKING FUCK.

Who will be at the helm of the ship at the time of my death?

2004-10-05T01:00:23Z

I was working today and I started thinking about that Soul Asylum song from 1994 (i think it was 94) .. it was called 'Misery' and that is what I feel like right now. A mid 90s song by Soul Asylum. I remember saying that 2004 was gonna be a crazy year and man, it's fucking weird. I got my car's oil changed today and he's happier. I'm overloaded at work, at home, in my mind, in my heart and every other place I can't think of right now.

Our Household will be holding a Halloween party on OCTOBER 30TH. SATURDAY. IT WILL BE FUCKING NUTS. DRINKING DEABAUCHERY DJING DEATH DINOSAUR DILDOS. Yosi will be the assigned DJ. He and I will take turns, but he will be the man in charge mostly. If you want to make any requests, you may do so now. It will probably start somewhere around 10pm. COSTUMES ARE MANDATORY. IF YOU DO NOT WEAR ONE, ONE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR YOU... IF YOU REFUSE TO WEAR ONE, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN! THAT'S RIGHT! FUCK YOU! ALL YOU THUGS AND COOL GUYS WHO ARE TOO FUCKING COOL TO PUT ON A COSTUME FUCK FUCK FUCK YOU! Bring drinks. There will probably be contests for things like dancing, drinking, costumes, breasts, etc. fuck

I watched one of the worst films ever made last night. It was called 'Despiser'. Laughably terrible.

As of recent times I've also seen The Forgotten, Mean Creek, Shaun Of The Dead, Anal Antics, The Deep/The Open Ocean (oceanic documentary which is incredible), Tron, The Bad News Bears, Slap Shot, Sealab 2021 (the 1st season) and The Girl Next Door (which is a load of cinema shit).

I hate hurricanes and tropical storms and being without power for 4 days.
I hate ants.
I hate financial stress.
I hate cat shit on the bathroom carpet.
I hate waiting.
I hate bills.
I hate rodney bowlman and carnival table.
I hate plots of rolling bears on smashed clowny suit macrame bitch fuck bastard lovey dovey fucking postard and triumphant harken the negro angels to my asshole's flamy britches.

I am sick of being a hater.

And I definately still hate politics.

If wishes and buts were clusters of nuts, we'd all have a bowl of granola

2004-08-27T23:43:25Z

Since it's been 3 months since I last posted, I figured it was about time for another update.

Napoleon Dynamite IS the best movie.

I loathe politics to no end.

I am recording with Mants right now. We will have a cd done within the next couple months and when that bomb drops, trust me, you'll know. TRIPLE PLATINUM, Y'ALL

On a related note, we have a show at the Orpheum on September 13th with Minus The Bear, Paris TX and Statistics.. ooooh BE THERE. www.myspace.com/mants

So many shows are coming and my head just caved in.

life can be so fucking funny some times!

I know my sources.

2004-05-27T22:53:34Z

darsh. shoomoo.

SOOOOOO It's my 24th birthday.

I may be up in Orlando this weekend. Going to Islands Of Adventure with (hopefully) 1000 of my closest friends. I will be doing some shopping. I will be seeing friends. Oh boy oh boy, what a rollycoaster ridey widey!!!!!

I Just Made Out With A Giant Thought

2004-05-08T00:22:26Z

So the trip to California was successful. Fun, exciting and fun.

quick Coachella rundown:

Hot. Mediocre 1st day breakfast. Excellent 2nd day breakfast. Refrained from buying almost anything other than food and water. Drank tons of water. Many bathroom trips. Saw one of the guys in Kraftwerk at the end of the first night. Beautiful scenery. Free dvds. Sold out both days (aka way too many people).

On to the bands: (I'm going to put an asterisk next to the bands whose full sets I saw)

Juana Molina .very good acoustic latin-tinged stuff.
The Section Quartet .a string quartet playing versions of
Jeff Buckley/Radiohead/etc.very neutral.
The Stills* .really good set.very solid and enjoyable.
Q And Not U .sounded good, but too preachy.the first time I've ever heard
the word'crypto-fascist' used.hahaha
Junior Senior* .SOOOO much fun and Fred Schnedier from the B-52s came out and sang
along with 'Move Your Feet'and Har Mar Superstar did a striptease with them.
LCD Soundsystem .fun & dancey, but their set carried over into the Pixies'.
The Pixies* .good, but soooo fucking overcrowded.watched from a distance as they
played their hits.
Stereolab* .missed a couple of songs, but saw most of the set.it sounded great and
so much better than the last time I saw them.
Radiohead .saw a few songs.even more crowded than The Pixies.good though.
Mindless Self Indulgence* .fun stage show, but after 15 minutes all the songs were
blending together.
Kraftwerk* .incredible stage show.tons of fun and excitement, regardless of my
throbbing headache.
!!!* .absolutely fantastic.the first song gave me goosebumps.one of the highlights.
Broken Social Scene* .tons of fun, a great show and the guitar player proposed to
his girlfriend near the end of the set.she said yes and everyone was happy.
Thursday* .sucktastic.we only watched them to get a good spot at the main stage.
Oh, and it was the only place at which I saw a concertgoer sporting
an 'Evanescence' t-shirt.I can only wish they had chosen to play on Thursday.
Belle & Sebastian* .very good and entertaining.even got a few people up on stage to
play percussion.
Air* .wonderful set that was way too short.I swear they did not get a full set.
The Flaming Lips* .one word: SCRUMTRULESCENT.the sight of Wayne Coyne climbing into
a giant bubble and proceeding to travel across the top of my head and everyone
else's was worth the price of admission alone.not only was that incredible, but
they then played a fantastic set and my life was fulfilled.
The Cure .heard them play quite a few hits and they sounded great, but I knew that
the traffic beast was coming, so we split.

So there you have it. Coachella in a nut. Yes, we missed the small tent performance of Beck, but in doing so, we also avoided being suffocated by the 18,000 people who wanted to squeeze into the tent to see him.

In addition to Coachella, Lisa and I (meeting up periodically with Yosi and Joleigh)went to LA and had pounds upon pounds of fun. In no particular order:

Seeing Kill Bill 2 at the Arclight!
Shopping at Amoeba Music and Giant Robot!
Seeing Yosi and Joleigh's hotel room (my jealousy still remains)!
Going to the Getty once again!
Hanging out with Nathan!
Eating sushi, pizza and various types of great food!
Making our one celebrity sighting during the trip!
(can anyone guess who it was?????? a prize to the first person who
guesses correctly, and doesn't already know!)
Spending time with my sister and dad!
Getting crazy asian food and drinks!
Hollywood Boulevard and homeless icons!

Okay. I'm back in FL. I've joined Netflix and I have over 40 movies in my queue. I love it and I am now addicted. I got my tax refund. very good stuff. Other than that, I am fat and proud.

Things are going good at the job, with the girl and in most parts of my life. I hope everyone else is doing well and my birthday is in 3 weeks.

much love.

summing up 2 and 1/2 months in 5 minutes! cock!

2004-03-04T23:22:30Z

So after 2 months of being jobless, I got a job. I work at a place called Naturescapes. They sell relaxation music (read: new age). I ship out our product to retailers across the nation!

I have a girlfriend. Her name is Lisa. She is the darn tootenest.

I have watched a lot of dvds because I got a card in the mail from Blockbuster which allows me to rent any videos for only $1.89 (including new releases, 2 day rentals, etc.). It is amazing. I have been becoming the biggest couch potato ever. I have been watching Family Guy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Office and tons of good and terrible movies.

Mants played a show opening for Delegate (formerly known as Zetamale). That was fun and disappointing at the same time.

Supavyllenz opened for Crossbreed. (cue laughter)

I have not been getting any sleep! fuck!

I have to call about 30,000,000,000,000,000,000 of my friends back. I know I'm a shitty friend. I'm sorry.

I want to go to Coachella.

goodnight lovers. oh, and I'm only posting this because JG told me to.