So...
Where to begin? Hmmm... Well, I guess I'll write whatever springs to mind. Must everything be chronological?
We didn't see Jeremy Enigk last week, but the night turned out to be a lot of fun regardless. I like to think of it in relation to when I almost saw Chamberlain when I was 20-yrs-old. Chamberlain was playing at Brownies (I miss that venue) during that years CMJ fest, and I went to The Continental to see 6 Going On 7 and some other bands with Owen and Billy Gargulo. We walked to Brownies after the show only to find out that it was a 21+ show. My underage status kept us out. So we stood outside for a while and, at least, got to hear them play Magnetic 62nd. In its own special way, hearing the muffled sound of that song through the walls of Brownies was better than seeing the show. At least that's how I like to remember it. As for this past Friday, I picked Magdalene up from work around 4:30pm, then we stopped by the Roosevelt Field mall and did some shopping. Then we went by her apartment so she could get ready. When we got to Bowery and found out the show wasn't starting until 11pm, with Jeremy Enigk going on at midnight, we decided we shouldn't stick around. We had to be up at 5:30am the next morning, which wouldn't have left time for sleep. Especially for Magdalene who was "on call" the next day, so she had to work from Saturday morning until Sunday morning. We decided to go in for a drink, and to hang out for a bit before heading home. I tried tequila for the first time, and it was quite tasty. Then we bumped into Tommy Orza and Meg and shot the crap with them for an hour. Always a good time. Prior to going in to the venue, we bumped into Brian Ward, who walked up the block with us when we went for pizza. He told us how he bumped into Jeremy Enigk in Starbucks a few minutes before and shared an awkward moment with him:
Brian: (to Jeremy) "I'm really looking forward to the show."
Jeremy: "Sweet."
(awkward pause)
Brian: "Ok, I'm going to get some Starbucks."
I believe it went something like that. Anywho, so we didn't see the show, but it was one of those nights that turned out to be a fun adventure that will always be remembered. It's not always about what you do, as it is about who you do things with. At least that's how I like to see it.
I finally have my car back from the shop. It only cost me $2,400. Ugh! At least it works. That's what's important. I got it back Thursday morning, then Magdalene and I tested it by taking it out to Briermere farms in Riverhead for muffins, then Greenport, where we walked around for a while, then had coffee and gelato. Yes, it was a very healthy day. heh heh. Originally we planned to go to the beach, but we got a late start, having been out late the night before hanging out with her friend who was visiting from Japan, and getting my car. Plus, the weather was leaning toward the cloudy/rainy side. We may go tomorrow though. I haven't been to the beach in a long time. In fact, I only recently bought a pair of board shorts. It's weird, I used to go all the time in junior high & high school when I was attempting to improve my poor surfing skills. Now I never go. Let's hope the weather holds for tomorrow.
What else?
I bought a few more shirts from Threadless tonight. One new design, one reprint, and one I had never seen, but they apparently had one left. All were $10. They are having a Back-to-School sale. Speaking of BTS (as Bryan has been saying), it has begun at work, so we have been quite busy. The money will be nice, now that I have a bigger credit card bill due to the car repairs. But I'm not looking forward to being exhausted all the time.
I'm signed up for two classes this semester. Both are education courses. I'm still unsure of the status of my MAT application, though I tried again today to hunt down the department director, but at least the credits from these courses will still count toward my degree. I'm going to email the department director to set up an appointment to speak with him. Perhaps this will help. Cross your fingers.
On the WEIH front, Sean informed me on Monday that his computer should be up and running soon, so we'll be able to get back to recording. Most importantly, what we have recorded thus far has not been lost. This makes me happy.
Ok, I've probably damaged your eyes with the length of this blog, so I'll stop before I cause permanent blindness.
Later on.
-Sergei xo
Song of the Day:
American Football - Letters and Packages
We didn't see Jeremy Enigk last week, but the night turned out to be a lot of fun regardless. I like to think of it in relation to when I almost saw Chamberlain when I was 20-yrs-old. Chamberlain was playing at Brownies (I miss that venue) during that years CMJ fest, and I went to The Continental to see 6 Going On 7 and some other bands with Owen and Billy Gargulo. We walked to Brownies after the show only to find out that it was a 21+ show. My underage status kept us out. So we stood outside for a while and, at least, got to hear them play Magnetic 62nd. In its own special way, hearing the muffled sound of that song through the walls of Brownies was better than seeing the show. At least that's how I like to remember it. As for this past Friday, I picked Magdalene up from work around 4:30pm, then we stopped by the Roosevelt Field mall and did some shopping. Then we went by her apartment so she could get ready. When we got to Bowery and found out the show wasn't starting until 11pm, with Jeremy Enigk going on at midnight, we decided we shouldn't stick around. We had to be up at 5:30am the next morning, which wouldn't have left time for sleep. Especially for Magdalene who was "on call" the next day, so she had to work from Saturday morning until Sunday morning. We decided to go in for a drink, and to hang out for a bit before heading home. I tried tequila for the first time, and it was quite tasty. Then we bumped into Tommy Orza and Meg and shot the crap with them for an hour. Always a good time. Prior to going in to the venue, we bumped into Brian Ward, who walked up the block with us when we went for pizza. He told us how he bumped into Jeremy Enigk in Starbucks a few minutes before and shared an awkward moment with him:
Brian: (to Jeremy) "I'm really looking forward to the show."
Jeremy: "Sweet."
(awkward pause)
Brian: "Ok, I'm going to get some Starbucks."
I believe it went something like that. Anywho, so we didn't see the show, but it was one of those nights that turned out to be a fun adventure that will always be remembered. It's not always about what you do, as it is about who you do things with. At least that's how I like to see it.
I finally have my car back from the shop. It only cost me $2,400. Ugh! At least it works. That's what's important. I got it back Thursday morning, then Magdalene and I tested it by taking it out to Briermere farms in Riverhead for muffins, then Greenport, where we walked around for a while, then had coffee and gelato. Yes, it was a very healthy day. heh heh. Originally we planned to go to the beach, but we got a late start, having been out late the night before hanging out with her friend who was visiting from Japan, and getting my car. Plus, the weather was leaning toward the cloudy/rainy side. We may go tomorrow though. I haven't been to the beach in a long time. In fact, I only recently bought a pair of board shorts. It's weird, I used to go all the time in junior high & high school when I was attempting to improve my poor surfing skills. Now I never go. Let's hope the weather holds for tomorrow.
What else?
I bought a few more shirts from Threadless tonight. One new design, one reprint, and one I had never seen, but they apparently had one left. All were $10. They are having a Back-to-School sale. Speaking of BTS (as Bryan has been saying), it has begun at work, so we have been quite busy. The money will be nice, now that I have a bigger credit card bill due to the car repairs. But I'm not looking forward to being exhausted all the time.
I'm signed up for two classes this semester. Both are education courses. I'm still unsure of the status of my MAT application, though I tried again today to hunt down the department director, but at least the credits from these courses will still count toward my degree. I'm going to email the department director to set up an appointment to speak with him. Perhaps this will help. Cross your fingers.
On the WEIH front, Sean informed me on Monday that his computer should be up and running soon, so we'll be able to get back to recording. Most importantly, what we have recorded thus far has not been lost. This makes me happy.
Ok, I've probably damaged your eyes with the length of this blog, so I'll stop before I cause permanent blindness.
Later on.
-Sergei xo
Song of the Day:
American Football - Letters and Packages
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