TRAINS: The Weekend Wrap Up

I don't really have much time to type.  My internet privileges at work are becoming more sparse as I am required to do more work.  SO.  Quick Recap of the weekend.

SATURDAY:

- Bike Riding

- 99 Cent Store

- In and Out Burger with Tristan

- Kellys Birthday Party in the Valley

- Some Twins Birthday Party in Silverlake

- Last Call at Little Joy

SUNDAY:

- Laundry

- Transiberian with Natalie

- Hang out with the Neighbors

- Late Night Tacos with Phylecia 

I am now at work waiting on Natalie to go see a screening of Towelhead.  Looks great!  I will let you know tomorrow....

Are There Any Other Themes That I am Missing?

 Thursday Night, I finally Went to go see Batman.  I picked up Jessica from Ketchup, headed over to the Grove, got some quick chipotle (yum!), and headed over to the theatre.  The lights started dimming, and we were the only ones in the theatre.  We thought we TRULY were the last people to see The Dark Knight.  But as the previews roll, more people show up.  Anyways, I am not going to review the movie.. It was hard for me to judge because somewhere around the 2nd hour at 1 in the morning, I became sleepy and dozed in and out of sleep.  It is quite difficult for me to do late night movies..haha.  All I thought is that it was a good film.  Not INCREDIBLE , as it was hyped up to be.  Maybe, I should have seen it before the hype.

Yesterday after work, Natalie and I went to a Screening of Appaloosa .  I really enjoyed this one.  I am normally not huge into westerns, but recently I have seen some that I quite like.  The cast was great.  Renee Zelwegger looked scary as shit!  The story was cool. Overall a pleasurable move watching experience.  Afterwards there was a Q and A with writer/director/star Ed Harris.  The Moderator for the Q and A was so awful that he made the whole process awkward for the entire theater.  When the audience was asking questions, it kind of reminded me of the idiots in film school who would try to show off their knowledge by trying to make points and ask "intelligent" questions, but always ended up looked like a complete tool.

After the Movie, I headed over to the Red House.. hung out.  Went to Little Joy... Hung out.  Drove Through Mc Donalds.. watched some Simpsons, and passed out!

Nunna Nunna Nunna Nunna Nunna Nunna Nunna Nunna BATMAN

So, here I wait.  Patiently.  Tonight I am going on a Batman date with Jessica. Neither one of us has yet to see Batman ( I know, what the hell has taken so long?)  So, we are going to go, and go BIG.  IMAX baby.  

I almost forgot to update today.  Apparently, there are some people who feel I spend a little too much time on the internet at work.  So I am trying to curve that problem.  

Last night was a weird one.  It was loud. and at points, Obnoxious .  

The night started with my friend Wendy (Whitney) calling me and surprising me with her presence in town for the evening.   I picked her up from her friends. Waited for about an hour to go out to Barrigans and eat dinner .. She got a headache, I took her home before the festivities. 

Tristan met at my place. Him, Myself and Joddee , preceded onto Barrigans.  With a Taco Bell stop on the way... haha.  Barrigans was cool.  Saw some of my new friends. And my friend Thessa and her friends joined us for the evening as well.  I had a margarita. A frozen one.  They told me Frozen Margaritas were for "Pussies".  

After Barrigans we went to Little Joy.  Here I saw Kim Gordon, of Sonic Youth.  She was a lil drunk it seems.  We  called it a night.  It was hard for me to deal with Obnoxious people acting Drunk.  That is correct.  

Cigarette.  Batman.

p.s.  I am trying a more free style of writing. Adding Punctuation and capitalization where I feel.

Try Not to Die Like a Dog.

Last night was the Red House Cinema presentation of "O' Lucky Man."  

The Story of a young man trying to become a success in the United Kingdom during the early 70s.  I am not going to go into a lengthy review, but it was a great film.  At A running time of nearly 3 hours, it is not your typical comedic format.  And although, the film was lengthy, I cannot think of any moments I would have cut out.  

Malcom McDowell plays the "title" character, Travis.  This film was released the same year as A Clockwork Orange.  Alan Price ( of Animals fame ) provides the soundtrack to the film, done in the style of a greek chorus.  At one point he becomes involved in the story crossing over the diegetic sound.  Actors show up throughout the film playing often times, multiple characters.  Even an instance of an actor playing another characters entirely in black face.  

The film was quite humorous.  It reminded me a lot of the film/musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.  Of Course, sans musical numbers... Although the film did incorporate Price's music quite nicely.  

I highly recommend this one, pretty much for any filmgoer.  Just make sure to take breaks if you are known to become antsy!

Dooooooon't Smile

I talked to my mom yesterday.  Apparently Galveston is completely demolished.  She has currently re located to Corpus Christi for the time being.  It seems like its just one bad thing after another for her.   Her city was destroyed by a hurricane, her phone fried while lost on the way to Corpus, and her TV blew up at her hotel.  It reminds me of the scene in Amazon Women on the Moon, during Arsenio Hall's sketch, where awful, yet funny, shit keeps happening to him.   Its not really that funny when it happens to my mom though... She does not know when or if she can return home... if there is a home to return to.

ANYWAYS,

Natalie took me to this really sweet store yesterday, that is stocked full of American Apperal clothing for super cheap!  I got a t-shirt, 3 really nice cardigan jacket thingies, and a t-shirt hoodie, for around 1/5 ( maybe even 1/6) of what it would normally cost!  

Afterwards, we went to the Apple store, Jamba Juice, Best Buy, Target. Basically made a giant square around town.

My buddy Matt was playing a show at the Crane Tavern.  He said he was to play around 9:30.  So we get there at 9.  Its a really cool place, that I never even knew existed.  AND, to top off the beautiful patio and pleasant atmosphere, they have 1 dollar beers from 9 - 10 !  This is a great place to grab a drink before the night "officially" begins.  They also have free, live music the majority of the week!  Hoo-rah!

So, Matt does not play at 9:30...he does not play at 10....he does no play at 10:30.....he does not play at 11..... he FINALLY gets the show on the road at 11:30!  So we were basically there for 2 and a half hours, before any excitement began.  But, its ok.  Matt was REALLY AWESOME!  He is a great songwriter, and I look forward to seeing the full band.

Really Fun day/night!

I have a feeling this week is going to be filled to the brim with good times :)

This is Probably Not From Kids: The Weekend Wrap Up

I jammed a lot into this weekend... so without further hesitations , This weekends shirt list!

FRIDAY:

- Left work early for Milo and Lucas Wedding

- Fantastic Wedding at the Figuroa Hotel.  Morocan themed, with Beautiful decor, food, and people! Also, a hoot watchinf Tristan lead the ceremony 

- Little Joy

SATURDAY:

- Bike Ride

- Put together my Rowing Machine ( its a little squeaky...got to figure out how to fix that...)

- TRS Show @ the Henry Fonda w/ Blake and Laura

- Hang out with TRS guys after the show @ Tinys and Late dinner at Cafe 101 ( a game of Musical tables, haha)

SUNDAY:

- Pineapple Express at the Dollar Movie with Natalie

- ASSSSSSCAT with Natalie

- Mc Donalds

- Hang outage @ Tristan's with the Portland folk

And that about sums it up.  Without all the glamorous details, of course...ha

You. Oh You. When You Do Those Things You Do.

What a fun night.  I broke through my sickness to travel outside of Los Angeles County for the first time since I moved here.  My friends The Rocket Summer, were playing a show in Anaheim. I was on the guest list and I did not have to drive.  The perfect combination for attending a musical event.  So, I traveled across city lines with Jodee, Ashli, Jessica, Kitty, and Kelly.  Yes, A car full of young ladies and myself.  I did not freak out, I just relaxed and zoned out when the "milk fest" ( I was informed of the phrase last night), got too hormonal. 

So, after about half an hour in the car.. we arrive at The Grove in Anaheim.  Located right next to Angel Stadium.  The Grove in Anaheim is not a mall, like the one we have on Fairfax and 3rd, but a HUGE music complex.  Walking into the venue, I made a comment on how I felt the venue was too big for the band.  Later on, Bryce made the same comment.  There were a good amount of people... maybe close to a 1000.  But, the venue mitigated the crowed of Tweens and Teens.

We arrived in time to watch The Secret Handshake. An acquaintance of mine from Dallas.  Then went outside to have a smoke, and met up with Seth.  Seth and I ended up talking outside through Phantom Planets set, so I missed them.  It was getting close for the time for TRS to play.  So , Seth invited me on stage to watch the show.  

Looking out at the sea of faces from the side of the stage made me miss playing music more than anything thus far.  I think the hardest part about playing music in LA is having a practice space.  Few people have homes to practice in, and you cant very well practice in apartments.  Practice spaces are expensive.  As, soon as I have an available place to play music.. I would love to take hold of that opportunity.

After the show, Ashli had the bright idea to go to Sonic for a late dinner.  I have not seen a Sonic since I have moved out here, and was gung ho. The waitress informed us that the Sonic we were eating at was the ONLY ONE in California.  She mentioned there were at one point 3 Sonics, but the other two had burned down... haha.

We drove back to LA, and I went to bed.  I would like to thank everyone who made last night such a great evening.  I am also excited to get to hang out with TRS guys on Saturday!  This time in my neck of the woods...

Tonight I am going to Milos' wedding.  Which means I get to dress up AND leave work early! Good day!

Lets SKIP the introduction ....

I must muster up enough strength to type this entry.  I am sickly, and there are a number of sources who may of caused me this grief.  I have been drinking plenty of OJ at work, and eating fruit ( is fig newton a fruit?).   I was just mentioning the other day to someone, how rarely I get sick.  I forgot to find some wood in the surrounding area... Now that I think about it, I only blame myself..and superstitions.

So despite my sickness last night.  I felt the necessity to work out.  So after work, I went on my hour long bike ride, and came home to my Yoga Ball exercise routine.  I bet that kind of stress is probably not good for me at the moment.  Oh well. wah wah waahhhh.

Last Night was Barrigans Night.  It was especially special since Sarah and Jacob are in town from Portland.  It was really nice to see them.  I had only met Jacob once previously. But I remember thinking he was a great guy.  So, we crammed about 10 people into a 5 person booth, and enjoyed some cheap margaritas..  Naturally Lil Joy and Short Stop followed.  An Odd girl at the Short Stop approached me, a little flirtatious , and for some reason, would not stop using puns when she spoke!  Anyways, I was feeling a little "not so great", so I called the night at 1, and came home to a delicious sandwich and Willy Wonka, and Sleep.

My Rowing Machine is supposed to arrive today! Hooray!  Give me 6 weeks, and I will be in the best shape of my life! Sans smoking and taco bell....

Mustache

Well, nothing t0o eventful to talk about.  I took it east last night.  Had Pizza and Crazy Bread with Kim, went home, and fell asleep around 10.  Which is GREAT!  Because, I am a little sickly, and some good ol' fashioned sleep, was totally called for.  A Busy week begins Tonight.  And, Sarah comes in town today, so I am happy to see her :)

p.s.  MUSTACHE

Hello Sweet Butterfly

I am starting to get sick.  Everyone around me has been sick, or is getting sick.  I mocked them for being sick.  It's all relative.  It mocks me.

Last night I went to Spaceland with Neal for the Residency show.  Still Dios Malos, and still a great band.  One of the bands opening up was a band I really enjoy but have never had the privilege to see, The Radar Bros.  Beautiful music, but it was hard to stay focused with the jackasses ballroom dancing in front of me.  Seriously.. Handlebar Mustache and Eye liner, with a Womans Sparkly Sweater circa 1986? laaaaaaame.

Tonight is movie night at Neals.  I would like to go, but I also feel I should have a night in.  I have a long week/weekend. And, with my verge of sickness.. it would probably be best I stay home and do laundry, and rest up.

Cough, Cough

If I ever Meet Forest Whitaker, I am SCREWED : The Weekend Wrap Up

Well, I am currently typing this from the NEW Chainsaw offices, located in Hollywood, California.  Today is my first day at the new building...  Pretty uneventful thus far.  But, The building is way cool!  And I have a desk! Hooray!  

Anyways, quick re-cap of this weekend:

FRIDAY:

-Kim came by and picked up the rest of her stuff from the apartment.  It wasn't bad at all. In fact we had Taco Bell, and I helped her move her things into the new place.

- Met the gang at Little Joy, I did not want to stay long since i was to help Kim pick up some shelves in the morning.  So let early and called it a night.

- Woken up by the neighbors @ 5 am, to have a cigarette with them downstairs

- Back to Sleep

SATURDAY:

- Help Kim pick up Sheleves/ Go to Target

- Lesbian House Warming in Long Beach w/ Christina.  Very Fancy and a lot of Good Fancy Food. Yum.

- Dinner @ El Coyote w/ Jason, Tristan, Stacy, and Raquel

- AJ's Birthday Pajama Party Extravaganza w/ Jason, Tristan , and Heather

- Sleep

SUNDAY:

- Bike Ride

- CJ's Standup Comedy Show @ Vinotech w/ Laura

- Hang Out Sesh/ Pizza with Laura

- Sleep

I feel. Like I should be writing about my feelings and emotions in this thing.  It is pretty dull as is.  But, I gues thoe whole purpose for starting this BLOG is to recall when I do on a daily basis.  Seeing, that my memory is so terrible.  But, I feel like my feelings and emotions should be incorporated into my daily remembrance.   Then, again, I do not know how comfortable I feel sharing my true thoughts and feelings in the public....  

The END

This Isn't Worth 10 Dollars...

I feel so refreshed today.  I was home by 12:30 last night, and asleep by 1.  Its odd to call that early, but it felt great!  I am alive again!

Last night, Myself, Tristan, Corrine, Joddee, and Paulene went out to eat at one of my favorite LA restaurants, Bossa Nova.  I had my usual.  A burrito only comparable to the glory that is a chipotle burrito.  Unfortunately, last night, the Burrito was not prepared with the most care, and we had separation between the chicken and the rest of the elements. I perfer my Burrito, shaken.. not stirred.

After Dinner we headed over to Neals, for a re-scheduled movie night.  Last nights screening was Faster Pussycat, Kill Kill.  It was a very fun movie!  Well, at least from what I saw of it.  I kind of kept falling asleep throughout the feature.  I put the blame on the great outdoors, and the food in my gut.  After we hopped across the street to Joy, where we stayed only for a moment.  Everyone was tired, and we needed a good night of sleep for the weekend.

I think today is our last day of work at the old office. Next week we will be heading down the block to our new location.  I will miss this building.  The new building is pretty awesome as well, but this one has more Plasma TVs... haha.

I have been totally thrown off  by Labor Day.  I feel a day behind real time.  But its Friday! and there are some fun things going on this weekend!

p.s.  I decided today I am going to be a poet. look forward to my work!

Mustache: Gone, But Not Forgotten

MUSTACHE 2008-2008

Lets all have a silent moment in remembrance of my mustache.  He wasn't the strongest of mustaches. Maybe, some would not even quite call it a mustache. Those would tease and call him names such as "scum-stache" or "molest-stache".  But, he was never phased by such mockery.  He grew strong and proud.  Unfortunately, his time came too early, and now he is gone.  But the mustaches lasting impression will be emplazed in our hearts and souls 4ever.

We mustn't hang out heads in sorrow.  We mustn't shed a tear.  For this face believes in resurrection!  This face will not forget!  This face will force a growth bigger, faster, and stronger.  

Although my nationality was constantly questioned, kisses made awkward, and my age progressed, these are not reasons for execution. I apologize to you, my mustache.  I forward it to a moment of weakness.

Need not be necessary to wait and see you again.  I am patient, and will watch you grow with every new day.  A lesson was learned.  It is not forgotten.

Mustache.  This is for you.

Calling All The Lightning Rods

Centro-Matic ( one of my favorite bands of all time ) was in town last night, playing at Spaceland.  And, guess what blogger was in attendance.... ME!  Centro side project South San Gabriel opened up the show, and it was simply beautiful.  I am so glad they chose to open the show with the side project. It is pretty much the equivalent of getting to see Centro-Matic twice!  After SSG, Jim Ward's (At The Drive In, Sparta) new band played.  I was in the back room smoking and talking to friends, so I missed their entire set.  I did not really have a desire to see them anyways... haha.   Finally it was time for Centro-Matic. Amazing show like always.  They played songs spanning almost all their previous albums.   It was very comforting to see them.  I just wish there was a bigger audience to support this awesome band!  Thank you Centro-Matic for making my week!

Los Angeles Bunny Ranch Pub Crawl : The Weekend Wrap Up ( Labor Day Edition )

I hate beginning every entry with how exhausted I am .  So, I am going to begin todays Blog with a Children's Joke ...

What Did the Chewing Gum say to the Shoe?

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" I'm stuck on you "

wah wah waaaaaaaaaah

So this weekend was NUTS.  I wish I had the motivation to type in detail about the weekends festivities, but instead I will do a short sentence wrap up.  Some parts are a little hazy, mainly due to my present exhaustion, and my ever lasting bad memory.  But feel free to ask for the details... haha

FRIDAY:

- Don't Really Remember where the night began...

- Met up with some peeps at the Red House, and proceeded to do the usual... Little Joy ( which by the way, just found out, the drummer from the Strokes named his new band after this hole in the wall establishment.  Thanks Entertainment Weekly)

- Met Some Girls, and Went with them to an After Party when the bar closed.  It was a beautiful house in Echo Park,  With an amazing back yard patio.  We then through around the idea of hitting up an "after" after party in the hills, but it was already 4am at this point, and way passed my bed time.

- Super Long Night. Over.-

SATURDAY:

- Hung out with Christina.  Went to the Bike Shop and replaced my rear wheel.  Ate some McDonchers. Went to Buffalo and visited Tristan.  Watched some TV.  Then Christina headed back to the OC.

- Met up with Tristan after he got out of work, and we went an ate at Happy Toms.  Both our first experience at Happy Toms, and both of us ate with approval.

(at this point, I am checking my text log to refresh my memory of where the night took us... Just realized, That the end of FRIDAYS entry was actually what I did SATURDAY entry... So Move it to here ---> ... Now I cant recall what I did Friday night.. Curse my terrible memory! ) 

SUNDAY:

- Cleaned Around the House 

- Met with Lauren to pick up some of her belongings, and switch Cars back.

- Hung around the house for a bit

- Went to Cha Cha / Little Joy ( where I ran into a waitress, who I noticed at some Nike after party, a little while ago.. Spent most of the night talking to her.  We then proceeded to the Grocery Store after the Bar closed, proceeded to have some late night snackage consisting of pizza rolls and peanut butter cup ice cream.  The Sun was up, so she left and I slept.  Going to sleep with the sun already out, is the worst feeling in the world! by the way.. haha)

MONDAY (Labor Day):

-  BBQ @ Neals (delicious)

- BBQ @ Chelsea and Leigha's

- Spaceland for a short amount of time. Caught some of Dios Malos, pretty good man, if I do say so...

- met the neighbors and Jared Paul at some  "private party" at a pretty lame bar.

- Met up with Just Long, Har Mar Superstar, and Kear O'Donnel at Good Luck.  There was this dude sitting with us who looked familiar. From some band, but I could not recall...then I saw Karen O' and I realized that it was the Yeah Yeah Yeahs...

- Got a text from a dude that he was having people over at his place in the Hills, so after the bar closed, The Neighbors, Justin, Har Mar, and Kear and myself headed over to the after party..

- Stayed out too late, and am now too sleepy

That about wraps it up! Tonight Centro-Matic is playing at Spaceland.  I really wanna go, and probably will! Hooray!