Boo.  I'm depressed on more than one level, but not utterly so that I can't function. It's just that things aren't much fun and I'm having a hard time being nice.  I don't want to be seen by anyone, and I sure as hell don't want to go to work.  The things that are suffering are my confidence in being a musician, being musically productive, and ( Read more... )

I took some liberties with some of the ingredients, or perhaps I should say, modifications.  I don't care for potatos, the main ingredient in this curry, so I substituted other roots - parsnips and carrots.  Cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds are used for for intense and roasted flavor, but I was stuck with powder versions and added those just before ( Read more... )

Keeping ones priorities straight helps if they are correct in the first place; here's a simple rundown of mine ( Read more... )

It's my new motto.

Last night was my first offical gig at the Rock 'n' Roll Bingo @ the Jackpot.  Sundays are always chill and I have to say, I had a very good time.  Besides sound issues (figuring it out how loud or not loud to be), I was much more relaxed than I thought I'd be, and I got compliments by my friends for my music choices/spinning techniques.  It looks ( Read more... )

Belinda talked about making a food journal where you discuss food, recipes, and techniques.  Since I love to cook and under utilize this journal, I've decided to do a food journal for my own amusement.  And perhaps yours.   I tend to improv on recipes, so I'll let you know if I improvised some deliciousness or made a disaster.

Moroccan-Spiced Fava ( Read more... )

In fantastic news, I might (empasis on the might) get Kid Sister booked around Lawrence.  The future will tell all!

www.myspace.com/kidsister

Also, mix tapes will be made this weekend and sent out sometime NEXT week.

 
The wave of the future:

Chicago Juke: Flosstradamus (sp), Kid Sister, and independent Hip-hop from Chi-town

The Mars Volta.  But I've been lovin' and hypin' them for years and you all still don't listen.  You just don't know.

Saul Williams - "Niggy Tardust", his new release.  Check out his single, "Bloody Sunday", fuckin' great song + dance floor XTC ( Read more... )

My life seems so private.  I still tell everyone everything, but yet, I feel so private.  Like I'm sharing some secrets with some people (music making) and some secrets with other people ( the actuality of living and working) and then there's my own music world where I figure out my deepest secrets but won't share them.  boo to that.  I'm all about ( Read more... )

My mom told me recently that she worries that I'm easily influenced, specifically referencing my last housing exploits, and that I should be careful in relationships.  It hurt to hear that, we all like to believe we're strong, but she's a bit right.  I come with open expectations to most situations and get trampled from time to time.  It's either ( Read more... )