what time is everyone going to this?
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
productivity
today i left santa cruz at 10:30 in the morning knowing i had to be at work at 12. around 10:45 i hit mild traffic. then i hit major traffic. it ended up taking me 2.5 hours to get home. to add to that my phone didnt work so i couldnt call in late for work. so i had to pull over and use some random dude's cell phone. and that was at 12:00 at the summit. (i actually went into that shop, i have always wanted to). but. during the 2mph drive home i cleaned out my car (glove compartment and under the seats and threw away leaves that were inside). gathered more ideas for my art show. made a nice mix on my ipod. read a chapter from mere christianity. read a chapter from the book about books that dani let me borrow. it was a nice drive.
this is what happened
today i left santa cruz at 10:30 in the morning knowing i had to be at work at 12. around 10:45 i hit mild traffic. then i hit major traffic. it ended up taking me 2.5 hours to get home. to add to that my phone didnt work so i couldnt call in late for work. so i had to pull over and use some random dude's cell phone. and that was at 12:00 at the summit. (i actually went into that shop, i have always wanted to). but. during the 2mph drive home i cleaned out my car (glove compartment and under the seats and threw away leaves that were inside). gathered more ideas for my art show. made a nice mix on my ipod. read a chapter from mere christianity. read a chapter from the book about books that dani let me borrow. it was a nice drive.
this is what happened
Monday, October 15, 2007
top five albums
Arab Strap - The Red Thread
i still claim to be the only one ive ever known to like these guys, besides this guy jeff who i used to work with a long time ago at JDM Packing Supplies. he showed me this album when it came out (2000 i believe). i used to describe this as sexy scottish music. and i think that still holds true. this album is beautiful. listening to it again and again adds more depth and beauty to it. Screaming In The Trees is one of my favorite songs ever. perfect nighttime driving song. im excited if anyone wants to hear this.
Bjork - Homogenic
i remember i first heard this in Adrea's car when her and Hanniel were inside of Hanniels house getting ready for us to break into some hot tub somewhere. Joga killed me. it was the most powerful thing ive heard and i was floored by it. before that i thought bjork was just some weird girl. i never thought about the depth of her talent and how musical and poetic this is.
Jimmy Eat World - Clarity
my old band played a show many years ago and there was this band, Bendixon, playing on another stage. they played a song that made all the guys in the other bands excited and they ran over. and i listened thinking that the song was very good. afterwards i heard my friend josh tell them that he was glad they played that Jimmy Eat World song. it meant nothing to me until i bought clarity (to be like my cooler counterparts) and i realized Bendixon covered Lucky Denver Mint. this album has been an amazing counterpart to life. so fun to have a car full of people driving far away and singing this album from start to finish.
Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
because of the documentary this album lived with me. i felt like i was breathing Tweedys words. everything about this is so sincere. this is timeless for sure.
Broken Social Scene - You Forgot It In People
damien played this for me on the light rail on my way home from my first day of school at san jose state. there were so many layers and it was completely beautiful. i remember listening to Lover's Spit for the first time on this rainy day and the sun was just breaking through. and everything was cinematic with what was going on outside.
these could have made it:
Death Cab For Cutie - We Have The Facts And We're Voting Yes
Elliott Smith - Figure 8
M83 - Before The Dawn Heals Us
Pedro the Lion - Winners Never Quit
Arab Strap - The Red Thread
i still claim to be the only one ive ever known to like these guys, besides this guy jeff who i used to work with a long time ago at JDM Packing Supplies. he showed me this album when it came out (2000 i believe). i used to describe this as sexy scottish music. and i think that still holds true. this album is beautiful. listening to it again and again adds more depth and beauty to it. Screaming In The Trees is one of my favorite songs ever. perfect nighttime driving song. im excited if anyone wants to hear this.
Bjork - Homogenic
i remember i first heard this in Adrea's car when her and Hanniel were inside of Hanniels house getting ready for us to break into some hot tub somewhere. Joga killed me. it was the most powerful thing ive heard and i was floored by it. before that i thought bjork was just some weird girl. i never thought about the depth of her talent and how musical and poetic this is.
Jimmy Eat World - Clarity
my old band played a show many years ago and there was this band, Bendixon, playing on another stage. they played a song that made all the guys in the other bands excited and they ran over. and i listened thinking that the song was very good. afterwards i heard my friend josh tell them that he was glad they played that Jimmy Eat World song. it meant nothing to me until i bought clarity (to be like my cooler counterparts) and i realized Bendixon covered Lucky Denver Mint. this album has been an amazing counterpart to life. so fun to have a car full of people driving far away and singing this album from start to finish.
Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
because of the documentary this album lived with me. i felt like i was breathing Tweedys words. everything about this is so sincere. this is timeless for sure.
Broken Social Scene - You Forgot It In People
damien played this for me on the light rail on my way home from my first day of school at san jose state. there were so many layers and it was completely beautiful. i remember listening to Lover's Spit for the first time on this rainy day and the sun was just breaking through. and everything was cinematic with what was going on outside.
these could have made it:
Death Cab For Cutie - We Have The Facts And We're Voting Yes
Elliott Smith - Figure 8
M83 - Before The Dawn Heals Us
Pedro the Lion - Winners Never Quit
Monday, October 08, 2007
design for justice
is doing graphic design futile?
ill share my thoughts later, when i have more time. but think about it. in terms of helping the needy. i feel that every other major in college can use their knowledge for more than i can. science majors can help construct canals or better cohabitation with the world they live around. architectural designers can create sustainable living environments. businessmen can help management of small businesses.
i can make a poster.
i can teach kids color theory. which is futile as well.
is doing graphic design futile?
ill share my thoughts later, when i have more time. but think about it. in terms of helping the needy. i feel that every other major in college can use their knowledge for more than i can. science majors can help construct canals or better cohabitation with the world they live around. architectural designers can create sustainable living environments. businessmen can help management of small businesses.
i can make a poster.
i can teach kids color theory. which is futile as well.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
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