Today

Ok, so I haven't written for a while. I've been busy. I'm still getting adjusted to being a student. The states in which my desk, car, room and hygiene are in sufficiently reflect this process of adjustment. Also my addled brain.

Good things about today:
The weather is really nice.
I had a good conversation with a professor regarding a memo I am writing.
I will be eating free Chipotle for lunch.
It's veteran's day and I feel proud of my family's service.
I have some good tunes in my head.
I went to a show last night, but I'm not really that tired.
I got free doughnuts this morning. (yes, plural)
I'm caught up on my homework.
I didn't miss my train this morning.
I got free coffee this morning.
I've got some plans and they seem feasible and enjoyable.

I'm sure there's more. Anyhow, suffice to say, I'm doing well despite the mental stress and strain. Actually, if you'd like to know all about what I'm studying, we should hang out. I don't actually recommend this for your sake, but I think that Jen would like a reprieve from the onslaught of legal jargon and hypothetical situations I am constantly foisting upon her during our brief periods of free time.

Lastly, note some of the new albums I've posted pics of on the right. They're really good. Especially Deerhunter. If you haven't listened to them yet/recently, you're really missing out...

Here are my top 5 favorite recent songs that I can think of right now:
1. Where Do You Run- Vivian Girls
2. Teabag Party- King Khan & BBQ
3. Walking With Jesus- The Muslims
4. Version- Om
5. Nothing Ever Happened- Deerhunter

Rollerskating for Running

So I realize that most everyone is no longer reading this. That's ok. I need to be gently re-introduced to the interwebs anyhow.

This Friday from 5:30 until 7:30, there will be a fund-raiser held at the Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale California for the Nightingale Middle School, Students Run LA club of which I am a part. We hang out with kids after school and run for many miles with them while carrying on conversations about life, love and middle school. All sorts of stuff they're interested in. It's really fun.

So, the cost is $12 and I have some tickets. I know it's a little expensive, but it's for a good cause and it includes your skate rentals. It does not include nachos or booze, which is a little sad.

Here's the website of the place.

Bodies of Water have jobs.

Stereogum just did a pretty cool feature on our friends Bodies of Water. Apparently Stereogum are such big fans of BOW that they have to get all up in their business and bug them about their bill paying skills. It's fun to read and if you plumb the archives you'll find a surprisingly unsurprising amount of bands that are cool with members who are teachers. Teaching=street cred?

Here's where the feature is at supposubly.