Went to a chill gathering tonight at my awesome friend Juan's house. (Juan and I have been friends since we were 14 years old, and have had a few bands together.) The evening began with a "question circle," with topics including the nature of time, our strangest desires, and whether or not we thought David Bowie stuffed his pants in Labyrinth (I ( Read more... )

I got the new Spin in the mail today, the issue features a lengthy showcase on Kurt Cobain. I can't believe he's been gone for 10 years... It feels like only last week I was 12 years old, rocking the flannel shirt and picking out the intro to "Come As You Are." It's no contrast to the way I am now: 22 years old, rocking a denim jacket and teaching ( Read more... )

Happy St. Patrick's Day!! My holiday was enjoyable... Living in Chula Vista, it isn't often that I get to celebrate or even make note of my Irish heritage. Tonight we had a traditional feast of corned beef, cabbage and potatoes while we talked about British oppression. Our ancestors came from Kerry during the potato famine, and needless to say, I'm ( Read more... )

Today was pretty ok. While I was working on my book, my bro Ryan gave me some advice: "Just don't make it one of those books that's boring." I'm writing a book about sickness, fascism and alienation, and he wants it to be funny. Man I love that kid ( Read more... )

I'm glad I started writing again, my mood has quite changed now that I have a new project. My idea to write a simple exposé has morphed into a persuasion piece on American neo-fascism in medicine, school, and society. It's going to take some time to finish, but the thing is practically writing itself.

I also updated my web site today... I compiled ( Read more... )

Today was pretty cool. I went to church and as I was talking to an acquaintance named Scott in the hall, my awesomely hilarious friend Ben busted in and introduced himself as my fiance. I kept a straight face while Scott congratulated us, and asked Ben what he did for a living. "Nothing, I'm 17 ( Read more... )

I went to a concert with Branden & his bandmates tonight. I'm pretty worn out, but it was just what I needed. (I'm notorious for isolating myself when I don't feel well, so doing "normal" things is good.) Well I'm starving, so I think I'll go to sleep.

Today my family collectively agreed to participate in a class action suit against the U.S. Army, Navy, and contractors for a pesticide exposure over a decade ago which left each of us with mercury poisoning. When I first became ill, I could think of nothing but seeking revenge on those who had damaged me and my family. It's strange that now, long ( Read more... )

Another red letter day in solitary confinement. I did get out for class and mexican food this morning, then right back into my darkened hobbit hole with an icepack on my head. I only have 2 more months of detox, then (in theory) I should be mercury free. I can't wait, I miss music and normal life. Well, as normal as my life ever gets. ;)

I always have strange dreams when I'm sick, it's pretty amusing sometimes. Last night I dreamt I was being hunted by a fascist dictator. I came up with a very clever disguise though, I cut off my hair and drenched myself in these terrible pink clothes. Hey man, it worked ( Read more... )