i went to see the decemberists tonight. wow. it was a good show ( Read more... )

i feel like i'm walking a fine line lately between self-protection/preservation and giving myself over completely to the universe's flow. 1. i know these things seem to live in stark contrast to one another, but for some reason, they actually aren't. 2. i know this sounds new-agey for me, and it probably is ( Read more... )

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We had a really beautiful drive out of town because the weather was perfect and the views were incredible. We spent the day (after almost running out of gas in the middle of nowhere) in Muir Woods exploring forest, discussing the end of an era of humanity and examining new corporate cultures.


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redbull soapbox derby: check.
the mission: check.
retail therapy: check.
tash: check.
four barrel coffee: check.
city lights: check.
chinatown: check.
-SUBTASK: rice candy: check (thanks tash, dan).
the castro: check.

beach: check.
golden gate park: check.
-SUBTASK: windmill: check.
-SUBTASK: buffalo: check.
the haight: check.
retail therapy: check.
sushi ( Read more... )

kot: check.
burritos: check.
annie: check.
golden gate bridge: check.
redwoods: check.
happy hour at the lex: check.
tash: check.
blown budget: check.

I’ve been in my new place for probably a total of 7-8 waking hours since I moved. As a result, it’s sort of a disaster area. Let me just say, I still haven’t found any silverware. This left me wandering to a random (maybe slightly unsafe?) bodega at some horrendous hour only to walk out with a strange bag of plastic forks, a tube of toothpaste and ( Read more... )

Just another reason to love Sarah Vowell.

First night in the new place brought scary dreams of a scary woman at the window.

I am not at peace, but I am striving for some equilibrium and readjustment.

last night, i got one of the best emails you can get when you're in a band.

i'm trying to be positive.