Has it really been almost two years since I posted? Between facebook, twitter and texting, I think I've forgotten how to write long form. I spend too much time on the internet instead of reading or keeping my room clean; I've really become a sack of shit the last couple years ( Read more... )

I'm in a new band with some friends, we just recorded our first few songs. Check it out!

My godfather had a stroke yesterday morning. I was flying back from Mexico, where I had the pleasure of hanging out with him for about 4 days, when my mom called my brother to tell him. When I found out I was still at West Oakland BART waiting for my ride. Queue the movie drama where the actress tears up and covers her mouth in some lame attempt ( Read more... )

Dear American Taquerias,

Horchata in Mexico is milk free*. Get with the program.

Besitos,
Jasmine

*an overwhelming majority anyhow.

Leaving Tuxtepec today my Aunt and I rode in a fancy taxi to the bus station. On the outside it was your basic small, sedan taxi but on the inside it had an excessive sound system, a tv on the dash playing music videos to accompany each "jam" the driver was pumping out, a super wide rear view mirror etc ( Read more... )

Just when I learn to find the hallway light in the dark, without accidentally turning on the stairway light first, I'm leaving. Packing my CDs in to boxes and fighting the urge not to listen to nearly each one before placing it in its box. They're alphabetized, and I've been made fun of for this... but honestly, don't most people with a ( Read more... )

Waking up as early as I do, I see the length of the days change through the seasons. In the summer I ride my bike in twilight as opposed to the complete darkness of winter mornings, the stars hanging over my head - and I can't figure out if I hate them for reminding me of how early it is, or love them for giving me something to appreciate at this ( Read more... )

Rubie and I were in the kitchen cleaning up the mess left by our roomies. It just accumulates over time and she and I have just given up on cooking at home... but today we decided we'd make a nice breakfast together. Vegan eggs florentine and waffles with strawberries ( Read more... )

note to self: Don't just ride bike because it's faster than walking, because it also keeps the daryls from harassing you.

My friend is music director at the Paul Green School of Rock in Seattle. This past weekend, his students performed Pink Floyd's the Wall in it's entirety. please take the time to watch them play comfortably numb. These kids range from ages 7-14 and one 18 year old, on violin. The drummer is only seven

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