So I've just learned that come this autumn The Crüxshadows will be touring North America with another one of my favourite bands in the world, I:Scintilla. This makes me a fantastically happy panda. Ayria will also be there, which is always a plus, as she/they put on an excellent show when I saw her/them open for the The Crüxshadows in January 2007 ( Read more... )

I'm trying to maintain some semblance of optimism here. Thus far, I'm having mixed results ( Read more... )

Something is wrong with me. I can't shake the feelings I've had and those same feelings will likely stay with me for a substantial amount of time ( Read more... )

The weather here is perfection right now. Calm, windy, cool ( Read more... )

Songs I'd love to cover one day ( Read more... )

So I just woke up. It's now...11:26 AM.

I've allowed myself to think far too much over the past several days. My mind has been wandering, being left astray and allowed to venture back and forth amongst a myriad of risky subjects. I've also been dreaming, very vividly, over my last few sleeping sessions (saying "nights" would be a disservice, since ( Read more... )

It's been one of those nights ( Read more... )

 I am in no way in a normal state of mind at the moment.

I don't understand what's happened tonight. I went out with several of my friends to a house party and, in the beginning, was doing quite well for myself. Out of the blue, this unmistakably sullen feeling came over me. Thoughts from all different areas of my being came rushing and it really ( Read more... )

It's odd how one can be so motivated to write to a virtually non-existent audience.

I watched Iron Man for the second time today since Clay had yet to see it. It's even better with a second viewing; I'd place it firmly alongside X-2 and Batman Begins as the best comic based movies I've ever seen. If we include graphic novels, then Sin City takes ( Read more... )

Nearly halfway through the year, I do believe I've found my album of the year.


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