Updating Me

As my wife mentioned the other day, it's a terrible thing for a writer to not write. And, I admit, I haven't been wordcrafting lately. Perhaps I should have someone remind me to write every so often, or have someone bother me if I go too long without posting. We'll see. Anyone want to volunteer for the position?

Lately, life has been rather pleasant. Job's going well, my wife and I are settled into our new place (if you're behind in the news, yes, we moved), and we're enjoying life right now. With the possible exception of the weather. It's too bloody hot in Nebraska. Lots of sun and very little rain. The average temp is over 100 degrees Farenheit. There are a lot of outdoor activities that one can enjoy in the summer. Regrettably, the heat drains any enthusiasm for indulging in said activities.

On to music. I haven't been as much of an audiophile lately as I used to be. Perhaps that's a good thing, perhaps not. In large part, I think it's because I listen to the radio too much. And most of the sound on the radio is dissonance in my ears. A friend posted an article on FB the other day that said scientists have proved that pop music is starting to sound more and more alike and that the industry is compensating by cranking up the volume. It's sad, but confirms what I've suspected for a while. I need to find other methods of discovering music. Maybe I should listen to Pandora more. And, of course, there's always Tiesto. I'd like to get some of his latest music like Maximal Crazy and Zero 76. "Something with a little... bounce in it." And don't start singing the coconut song.

As for the other love of my life, my inner bibliophile has been having a great time. I picked up Sara Douglass recently. I've been reading her Wayfarer Redemption series lately and I can't put them down. The editing has been deteriorating and part of me is tempted to send a letter or e-mail to her and mention it. Perhaps I can point out all the errors and the books can be re-released? Anyways. The editing may be rotting, but the story is well written. If you want to sample them, pick up Wayfarer Redemption and see for yourself. Don't blame me if you go through the whole series, though.

Anyways. That's all for now. I type a lot at work and I don't think I want to type much more tonight. Still have some gaming to do. I'll cover that next time. Tomorrow, perhaps. There's always tomorrow. =)

Irrational Glass Urges

For some odd reason, I have the capricious urge to take photographs. I suppose I could blame it on my friend Jaz. She posted some fabulous photos on FB that someone took of her. I can't take photos like that. I've never been very good with a camera. I'm a point-and-shoot type. I know about the Rule of Thirds because my dad's a photog and because I learned about it in Critiquing Film. That's about the extent of my shutter knowledge. And still... I want to shoot. I want to capture beauty in a single glance. Doesn't have to be human, doesn't have to be art. It simply must be something riveting. Perhaps one day I'll get that. For now... I'll just have to grab a camera and sate my lust for likable light.

Old Music and Sweet Savings

Just two things to write about tonight. I need to get to bed soon so this post will be short. But two things of note happened today.

First, I heard a lot of "older" music: "All The Small Things" by Blink 182, "Iris" by The Goo Goo Dolls, "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol, and a few more that refuse return to the surface of my submerged memory. I find it significant that most of the older songs that I heard today came out in the late '90s and early '00s. Either the radio stations were feeling nostalgic or they recognize what those of our generation already know: most music today sucks; our generation did better. That's not to say that all of the newer artists are terrible. I think some that have lately risen to prominence, such as David Guetta and Bruno Mars, are quite talented. But the majority stink.

Second, my Asian fiscal sense is quite satisfied after today. Smug, really. Malisa and I went shopping today to get a few essentials for me. Needed a couple heavier coats (after $8 and 6 years, Steve&Barry's coat needed to retire) and some snow/hiking boots; also came away with a pair of snow pants and a book. Everything was on sale. The coats were severely discounted ($600 --> $145, $150 --> $35) and those make up the majority of the smugness. The amount of money saved is rather nice, though. As Russel Peters said, Asians are cheap. And proud of it =D.

Life is heavy as a mountain; work is a feather.

I have not posted in some time. Almost a month. This is not a felicitous sign. That's right, I said "felicitous". Blame it on the books I've been reading. I've been reading through the Foreigner series by C.J. Cherryh and that word is liberally sprinkled throughout. Fun reading =D.

Well, there have been a few interesting events since I last wrote. For instance, I got asked at Subway if I wanted world piece with my sandwich. I said I'd have a piece. Upon exiting, I was immediately asked if I could spare a Mountain Dew (I happened to be carrying a 12-pack of Livewire). The speaker was a young man who seemed to be decently well-off. I'm not sure if he was homeless or if he just had the balls to ask. Seeing no reason not to, I spared a Dew. If he was in dire straits, at least they're livelier now; if not, he had the balls to ask and I don't feel bad.

And in job news, I've been answering phones and questions regarding unemployment. If you didn't already know, you do now. Some of the work is interesting, some is repetitive, some is repetitive, and some is a bit frustrating. The two most common questions (paraphrased) are: "Where is my money?" and "When will I get my money?". The money actually belongs to Uncle Sam, and I sometimes feel like telling callers that they're not entitled to a penny and they can "take this scroll and stick it... somewhere safe," as Ryze (a game character) says. But who knows, there may be a position change soon. Or a job change. Gotta fill out some applications.

Anyways. I feel hungry and I've got a little shop browsing to do tonight. Later.

Win!

Seen on a t-shirt in Target:

Eek!

My last post was... July 28. That's... a long time. Almost two months. I should write more often. Then again, there's nothing major going on in life right now. Still adjusting to married life, still looking for a job, now also looking for a car. P'raps I should learn to write about smaller stuff going on in life. That might help. Any news is worth writing about, right? Maybe. We'll see. I'll make an effort, at least. Not necessarily a daily blog. That's a bit much. But once a week sounds about right. "That'll do, pig. That'll do."

South Side

Rather randomly, feeling a little South Side.

Random Thoughts (Borrowed)

"Got myself worked up over nothing today.  All the trash that's in my head, I gotta throw it away.  It's alright."
 - Tommy Lee, "Good Times"

"For all we ought to have thought, and have not thought; all we ought ought to have said, and have not said; all we ought to have done, and have not done; I pray Thee, God, for forgiveness."
 - Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan (Antonio Banderas), 13th Warrior