Monday, November 27, 2006

Trader Joe's Rocks

So I heard some news a few weeks ago regarding my status as an ATC hopeful. Yes, I am being actively considered and even better, it's for a position at MCI. That's Kansas City International. I considered this slightly uncanny and therefore encouraging. I believe providence manifests itself in various forms, sometimes being more overt than others. Sadly, being spiritually lazy and at times dense, the overt forms are preferred.

I have been given a rough estimate of six months which seems pretty acurate given the process. There still a ways to go but at least things are moving.

On a musical note (ha ha), Regina Spektor was revealed to me from a crazy kid from Radial Angel several months back. Thanks to a random Ipod selection, I've actually been listening to her stuff for a few weeks now. I like it a lot more than I expected. She's pretty arty, creative and reminds me of a revamped Tori Amos. You know I can't help but leave a sample.
Samson



More normal than some others but pretty.

Saturday, November 11, 2006

Gnarly Hand

As has been the cycle after several years of growth, it was time to depart from the hoard of strands that were on my grape. This time I was inspired by a friend of a friend' s blog to donate the tresses.

Why I haven't done this before? I don't know, but it's really a waste to throw something away that someone else could benefit from. So with eleven inches of hair missing for almost a week now, I think I am finally used to it. I'm digging the low maintenance, lightness, and time savings.

On another note, the past birthday brought much loved movie gift cards so I've been busy. Borat managed to exploit some American cultural atrocities while providing days of recollection hilarity. Most comedies don't generate laughter or revelation on as many levels as this movie does. The second flick was Stranger Than Fiction. It had funny portions but mostly dealt with issues of existence and death. I thought it was well done and acted. Good stuff.

And finally. We've had a well intentioned art fund sub-account for many years now but have failed to delve into it. We've both been wanting to collect art for quite some time but indecisiveness, affordability and desirability has hindered us. Last night at an art opening, we purchased Josh Taylor's Icarus.

It's an interesting piece and I'll be glad to have it as a promising start to our collection.