Good evening. It's been an interesting week. Well, actually it's been a monotonous week as I've still been moving the last batch of crap from the old place. We're finally moved in now, totally out of the other place, keys turned in, etc. ... just a lot of unpacking to do.
But a few things of interest happened. I'll go in chronological order ...
First off, Steven Page has left Barenaked Ladies. This is sad. I love this band. And while I do think Ed Robertson has such a great voice and his songwriting is fresh and clever, I believe that Page is better. It remains to be seen whether BNL will be as good or better without Page (and I'm sure that reasons for the mutual split were in everyone's favor), but one thing's for sure: they'll be different.
My favorite BNL songs are "Some Fantastic," "Conventioneers," "Jane," "Box Set" and "Brian Wilson," all of which are sung by Page (except "Some Fantastic," where the vocals are split between Page and Ed-Ro). So, like I said ... they'll be different. I wish both parties the best of luck.
Secondly, my weekly LOST bit. "The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham" looked like it was going to be an amazing episode. In fact, most people I've talked to about the ep feel it was the best one so far this season. I disagree. While it was great, I just kind of felt underwhelmed. I feel like Locke's visits to the O6 were too brief. In fact, a lot of what was reported to be said between Locke and the O6 (as alluded to in earlier episodes) wasn't said at all. So unless there were more visits that weren't televised, the writers definitely made some goofs there.
I DO think that the scene when Ben murders Locke was incredible. I mean, it was predictable, but even when it happened, I was a bit surprised. Also, all of Locke's scenes with Abaddon were great. It was nice to finally shed some light on that character. It's interesting that everyone on the plane (other than the O6) landed on the OTHER island (home of the Hydra station). But I wonder if they're in the same "time" as the O6. I don't think they are since the new guy, Caesar, claimed to have seen Hurley "disappear," meaning the O6 time traveled, but Locke, Ben and the other 316 survivors did not.
Next week looks good.
Finally, I'm really upset right now because someone stole my wife's iPod. Just grabbed it out of her hand and ran off like a little bitch. Human nature is sinking me to this level of barely controlable anger. I've got a lot of hate flowing through my veins right now because I just can't tolerate this kind of mess. You just don't fuck with my wife. Had I been with her, there's no telling what I would've done. I probably would've risked being killed, but let's face it ... anyone that would do a thing like probably doesn't have the balls to kill anyway, so if I had hunted the fucker down, I probably would've broken his face.
OK, so sorry ... I just had to get that out. I'm glad the wife is OK, it was a free iPod anyway, so you know ... no biggie. Just a pain in the ass and enough for me to get really really angry at life and people in general. But I'll get over it. Plus, the wife's birthday is next week, so ...
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Moved in ... mostly
Good morning. I'm blogging at 4-ish in the morning because I can't sleep ... more on that later.
Anyway, we're just about moved in. The movers came on Friday to haul the big stuff (bed, sofas, telly, desk, piano, futon). And can you believe I got the cable guy to come on the same day?!?! So we didn't miss any of our DVR stuff! Holler!
We're still moving stuff. There are a few things left in the old place, which we have keys to until the end of the month. As reported earlier, it's only an 8-block move, but I have Sciatica, which happens to come and go. It's been "dormant" for months, but guess who decided to creep up just as we started moving?!?!
Anyway, that's why I can't sleep ... Discomfort City. I'll probably see a doctor once the move is entirely finished. Again, just a few things left - some clothes, curtain rods, picture frames, etc.
The new place is great, but a few hiccups so far. Our buzzer to the front door isn't working, so whenever someone buzzes in, I have to go downstairs to let them in. The first morning we were here, we had an electrical issue in the kitchen, so I had to brew the wife's coffee in the hallway. It wasn't a blown fuse - I'm not that much of a moron to where I couldn't figure that one out. There was a loose wire and one of the super's lackeys came in to fix the issue. And finally, our toilet leaks when it's flushed. Probably getting that fixed today.
Lots of unpacking left to do ... my wife has gotten a great start on this. I was busy setting up the computer, telly, internet, Apple TV, etc. And I have a bunch of "little things" that need putting away (music stuff), so my unpacking will take awhile. Our new place is bigger, but we had a bit more storage in the other place, so we'll be looking to get some more storage at IKEA soon. I must admit - I love shopping there.
OK, so some of my friends didn't like the O6 return to the island ... or, the episode at least. I don't know ... I loved it. The beginning that mirrored the first scene of the series, Mrs. Hawking's "lecture", seeing everyone on the plane (including Lapidus!!!) ...
... sorry, my cat just jumped on the piano and scared the fucking bejeezus out of me (it's only nearly 5a right now) ...
... anyway, I thought the episode was great. So many unanswered questions, which people just don't understand - THAT'S WHY WE WATCH LOST!!! WE LOVE UNANSWERED QUESTIONS!!! Seriously, though, what's the point in watching something if you already know what's gonna happen?
My favorite "unanswereds" from this episode:
Take care all.
Anyway, we're just about moved in. The movers came on Friday to haul the big stuff (bed, sofas, telly, desk, piano, futon). And can you believe I got the cable guy to come on the same day?!?! So we didn't miss any of our DVR stuff! Holler!
We're still moving stuff. There are a few things left in the old place, which we have keys to until the end of the month. As reported earlier, it's only an 8-block move, but I have Sciatica, which happens to come and go. It's been "dormant" for months, but guess who decided to creep up just as we started moving?!?!
Anyway, that's why I can't sleep ... Discomfort City. I'll probably see a doctor once the move is entirely finished. Again, just a few things left - some clothes, curtain rods, picture frames, etc.
The new place is great, but a few hiccups so far. Our buzzer to the front door isn't working, so whenever someone buzzes in, I have to go downstairs to let them in. The first morning we were here, we had an electrical issue in the kitchen, so I had to brew the wife's coffee in the hallway. It wasn't a blown fuse - I'm not that much of a moron to where I couldn't figure that one out. There was a loose wire and one of the super's lackeys came in to fix the issue. And finally, our toilet leaks when it's flushed. Probably getting that fixed today.
Lots of unpacking left to do ... my wife has gotten a great start on this. I was busy setting up the computer, telly, internet, Apple TV, etc. And I have a bunch of "little things" that need putting away (music stuff), so my unpacking will take awhile. Our new place is bigger, but we had a bit more storage in the other place, so we'll be looking to get some more storage at IKEA soon. I must admit - I love shopping there.
OK, so some of my friends didn't like the O6 return to the island ... or, the episode at least. I don't know ... I loved it. The beginning that mirrored the first scene of the series, Mrs. Hawking's "lecture", seeing everyone on the plane (including Lapidus!!!) ...
... sorry, my cat just jumped on the piano and scared the fucking bejeezus out of me (it's only nearly 5a right now) ...
... anyway, I thought the episode was great. So many unanswered questions, which people just don't understand - THAT'S WHY WE WATCH LOST!!! WE LOVE UNANSWERED QUESTIONS!!! Seriously, though, what's the point in watching something if you already know what's gonna happen?
My favorite "unanswereds" from this episode:
- Did Ben go to kill Penny?
- What happened to Aaron?
- How did Hurley know about Flight 316?
- Why is Sayid being escorted to Guam by a policewoman?
- Who was that other guy in First Class with the O6 (O5 + Ben)?
- Are the rest of the left-behinds working for Dharma too?
Take care all.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Moving, moving, gig, moving, moving ...
I hate moving. I mean, I love moving into a new apartment and having everything all shiny and new, but the actual process of prepping, packing, moving, unpacking, etc., just does not appeal to me in any way whatsoever. And in this current move, it's the most I've done.
We decided to do a lot ourselves since the move is only seven blocks down and one over. We've already painted and cleaned (most of) the apartment, and we've pretty much moved about 35 percent of our stuff to the new place (with a lot of help from my sister, thank you). The movers are coming Friday to move about 50 percent of everything else, and we'll be doing the rest here and there. So, it's almost done ... I just wish it'd be over with. NOW.
I have a gig on Wednesday (today, depending on when you're reading this) at Caffe Vivaldi in the West Village. I'm just playing a couple of songs in this showcase put on by Ten O'Clock Classics, a non-prof that likes to promote classical music to a "late-night" crowd. In their showcase, they tend to have some folk and jazz artists come out as well. So I'll be playing a few songs and as a special treat, my sister Lisa Vidas will be singing with me. Should be lots of fun if you can come out.
Here are details on the gig (click on the image for more info):
Take care everybody. Hope to see you at the show!
We decided to do a lot ourselves since the move is only seven blocks down and one over. We've already painted and cleaned (most of) the apartment, and we've pretty much moved about 35 percent of our stuff to the new place (with a lot of help from my sister, thank you). The movers are coming Friday to move about 50 percent of everything else, and we'll be doing the rest here and there. So, it's almost done ... I just wish it'd be over with. NOW.
I have a gig on Wednesday (today, depending on when you're reading this) at Caffe Vivaldi in the West Village. I'm just playing a couple of songs in this showcase put on by Ten O'Clock Classics, a non-prof that likes to promote classical music to a "late-night" crowd. In their showcase, they tend to have some folk and jazz artists come out as well. So I'll be playing a few songs and as a special treat, my sister Lisa Vidas will be singing with me. Should be lots of fun if you can come out.
Here are details on the gig (click on the image for more info):
Take care everybody. Hope to see you at the show!
Friday, February 13, 2009
PAINting
I'm exhausted and sore all over ... I've had the lovely help of my sister and some from the wife (she has a real job, I don't), but painting four rooms, two hallways, a kitchen and a bathroom is taking its toll on my body, man. I've had about enough of it, but we're close to being done. One more coat on half of the kitchen, then all the main painting is finished. Just have to do touch-ups after that.
We'll be spending most of the three-day weekend cleaning the apartment, then hopefully the latter part of the weekend moving some stuff. We may also go to IKEA in Paramus as they're having a President's Day sale. We're so busy with the move, I don't even know if the wife and I will be doing anything for Valentine's Day. We'll see ...
The demos are ready for sharing, but I want to get some feedback from a few more people before I post them anywhere. Patience!
LOST was OK this week. It was clearly a set-up episode. Next week looks good. Glad to see Jin reunited with the "left-behinds" ... I was afraid they were going to drag that out for too long. I guess Charlotte's dead ... too bad. But John going into the well, breaking his leg, seeing Christian, turning the wheel ... that was heavy stuff. Very Dante's Inferno.
Also, on the mainland, when Jack and Sun are in the van with Ben, I thought it was really cool to see Ben actually lose his ... umm, cool. He rarely does and when he stopped the van and told Jack and Sun that they should be kissing his ass, I just thought it was an interesting moment. It's funny because if what he's saying is true, why does he have to be all secretive and manipulative all the time? Maybe because he's full of shit?
OK. That's all I got for today kids. See ya.
We'll be spending most of the three-day weekend cleaning the apartment, then hopefully the latter part of the weekend moving some stuff. We may also go to IKEA in Paramus as they're having a President's Day sale. We're so busy with the move, I don't even know if the wife and I will be doing anything for Valentine's Day. We'll see ...
The demos are ready for sharing, but I want to get some feedback from a few more people before I post them anywhere. Patience!
LOST was OK this week. It was clearly a set-up episode. Next week looks good. Glad to see Jin reunited with the "left-behinds" ... I was afraid they were going to drag that out for too long. I guess Charlotte's dead ... too bad. But John going into the well, breaking his leg, seeing Christian, turning the wheel ... that was heavy stuff. Very Dante's Inferno.
Also, on the mainland, when Jack and Sun are in the van with Ben, I thought it was really cool to see Ben actually lose his ... umm, cool. He rarely does and when he stopped the van and told Jack and Sun that they should be kissing his ass, I just thought it was an interesting moment. It's funny because if what he's saying is true, why does he have to be all secretive and manipulative all the time? Maybe because he's full of shit?
OK. That's all I got for today kids. See ya.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Demos done, painting begun
How do you do?
I've finished the demos for the 12 songs. I'm going to have a few people listen to them first, then I'll most likely post some on Facebook and MySpace. Can't wait for you to hear them.
The wife and I, with the help of my little sister, began painting the new apartment today. Four rooms, two hallways, a kitchen, a bathroom, seven different colors, 16 cans of paint. A daunting task for three amateur painters, but we got a lot done today. We painted the hallways and laid a first coat down in the master bed. Looking to finish the kitchen and master bed tomorrow, maybe even start some of the other rooms. Either way, it's coming together!
I saw the new flick Fanboys today. For those of you that don't know what it is, basically it takes place in 1998 and four Star Wars fanatics go on a road trip from Ohio to Northern California to break into Skywalker Ranch and steal a copy of Star Wars - Episode I: The Phantom Menace before it hits theaters. Star Wars references everywhere, appearances by the likes of Billy Dee Williams, Carrie Fisher, Kevin Smith & Jason Mewes, Seth Rogen and William Shatner, a very cool van that comes complete with R2D2 in the droid compartment, as well as a button for light speed, and Kristen Bell in the Leia gold bikini ... not a bad flick, but not the greatest comedy of all time.
It was better than The Phantom Menace, though.
Quick word on LOST: glad to see Jin is alive, well and time-shifting with the other "left-behinds". Lots of rumors/theories going around - like the canoes actually belong to the O6 and that they were shooting at the left-behinds in that scene - but the fact that the name on the carpet van that Ben and Sayid are driving ("Canton-Rainer") is an anagraym for "reincarnation" (the same van that transported Locke's body from the funeral home) is all but confirmation that Locke is just "dead for now".
Later kids.
I've finished the demos for the 12 songs. I'm going to have a few people listen to them first, then I'll most likely post some on Facebook and MySpace. Can't wait for you to hear them.
The wife and I, with the help of my little sister, began painting the new apartment today. Four rooms, two hallways, a kitchen, a bathroom, seven different colors, 16 cans of paint. A daunting task for three amateur painters, but we got a lot done today. We painted the hallways and laid a first coat down in the master bed. Looking to finish the kitchen and master bed tomorrow, maybe even start some of the other rooms. Either way, it's coming together!
I saw the new flick Fanboys today. For those of you that don't know what it is, basically it takes place in 1998 and four Star Wars fanatics go on a road trip from Ohio to Northern California to break into Skywalker Ranch and steal a copy of Star Wars - Episode I: The Phantom Menace before it hits theaters. Star Wars references everywhere, appearances by the likes of Billy Dee Williams, Carrie Fisher, Kevin Smith & Jason Mewes, Seth Rogen and William Shatner, a very cool van that comes complete with R2D2 in the droid compartment, as well as a button for light speed, and Kristen Bell in the Leia gold bikini ... not a bad flick, but not the greatest comedy of all time.
It was better than The Phantom Menace, though.
Quick word on LOST: glad to see Jin is alive, well and time-shifting with the other "left-behinds". Lots of rumors/theories going around - like the canoes actually belong to the O6 and that they were shooting at the left-behinds in that scene - but the fact that the name on the carpet van that Ben and Sayid are driving ("Canton-Rainer") is an anagraym for "reincarnation" (the same van that transported Locke's body from the funeral home) is all but confirmation that Locke is just "dead for now".
Later kids.
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