CLEAR

I'm clearing out my camera so perhaps I can take some pictures over the next two weeks.

Moving On Up

Drove from Fl to NY in record time. My car was a trooper. I'm not quiet sure if it's a boy or a girl. Doing all the small work things and i'm supposed to be starting in a week if all goes according to plan. Thanks to Lisa,Blackout, and Kyle i'm getting the hang of getting around by subway. sweet smelly subway. I thought I would miss living on Long Island but now i'm not so sure I will.

I had to pee for my drug test today and my bladder was empty. I had to sit and wait after drinking a gallon of water. I've been peeing ALL day.

The vultures played in san francisco all weekend and sold their limited 7". I sent an email asking if east coasters could get one. They said if there were any left they'd be on their site. I was sad. Today they sent me an email and told me there were 5 left and I could order one. It's a killer grab. They're such a great band. Their LP will crush.

The city heat is blazing and I hate sweating.
Moving is a good way to see who your real friends are.

I'm staying in harlem for a few weeks till I get my own place.
My car is in BK @ nick's house.

If anyone knows of any club nights where they spin punk, brit pop, hardcore, rap, noise, and such other wonderful things, please let me know.

miss my dog.

Where Is Your Passion?

Today's soundtrack has been the latest Patrick Wolf album 'The Magic Position' as well as All Mod Cons by The Jam. Here's a taste of Patrick Wolf. His interviews are very amusing. A talented chap and a bit eccentric. He plays many many instruments.


Tonight I went out to dinner with some close friends from back when I was in school down here. One of them is now located right on the beach on the 20th floor of a spacious condo facing the ocean on oneside and the intercostal on another. In a building that is stuffy w/ rules and lacking any sign of rawkus youth, the beauty of location makes me think I could one day settle into such a place. A one bedroom, two barthroom condo, it is very spacious and the location is heavenly. I never understood why some people would spend the cost of a house on such a place, but after tonight I am clear. What these sights and that sunset breeze does for the soul, is almost of unspeakable warmth. I was impressed, to say the least.

Larry treated me to an expensive dinner since i'm leaving and it was very very sweet. I am super appreciative. Still some time left and I have yet to see some people. I know I won't see several but i've done my part in being a good friend and presenting many opportunities. Those who really wanted to see me already have. Several times. I love them. Still a few days left to come over and go swimming. Walk the dog around the neighborhood and speak of our dreams. Kids in black and white. We've just had a taste of color. What will you be tomorrow? <3

other jams:
Panic - circles, Blondie - heart of glass, Nas - illmatic, Bowie - boys keep swinging, devotchka - how it ends, frankie goes to hollywood - relax, the smiths - singles collection, eye hate god - take as needed for pain, INXS - need you tonight, Young Jeezy - freestyles, shakira and alejandro sanz - la tortura, Hector Lavoe - che che cole and sinead o'connor - singing the fuck out of prince's nothing compares to you.

120 minutes is on.

Rebel Yell

I saw this coming from a billion miles away. Gallows are blowing up beyond huge. They by far deserve it. Amazing band. Rarely are hype bands worth any of the noise. Almost never. Good thing I snagged those limited OOP 7"'s, a tour poster by UK artist Dan Mumford, and first edition OOW cd.



Anyone catch any of the live earth performances?
Some 'artists' drown the moment they step out of the studio.
Some sets were really good.
When I see and hear kanye west w/ a microphone, I really feel like i'm watching and listening to some one w/ a mental disability run around.

go listen to billy idol.
and siouxsie and the banshees.

sunday's are for motown.
xo

All Mod Cons

Around the time I was born Paul Weller was pretty much breaking up The Jam.
I've always known of them and never took the time to sit down and listen to them. Well, thanks to someone whom I really respect I found my way to listening to as much as I could today. I must say, it's absolutely brilliant. Though they never caught on in America while they were around, they were far far ahead of their time and I have a huge crush. The way Weller paints a picture of life and location is so capturing.
The other day Nick and I spoke about writing a concept album about New York from a punk/hardcore perspective. While ofcourse those aren't stylistic limitations it would be in that vein. After listening to The Jam all day it's totally lit a fire under my ass to try and express what we love and hate about NY and what it all means to us in our own lives. Anyways, get into The Jam. You'll be glad you did.
Start With: in the city, when you're young, going underground, start!, thats entertainment, down in the tube station at midnight, town called malice, the eaton rifles. All very good. I'm still discovering stuff. Can't wait to hunt down some vinyl.
xo
Thats Entertainment (acoustic)

Going Underground

Town Called Malice

really, people? really?

Is there anything more disgusting than those pagents where parents make their little daughters look like doll whores?! There was just something on TV about it. Talk about stealing innocence. It should be illegal. To me there isn't much worse in the world.
Poor kids.

I went to go get some medical tests done today for work so I can start on time.
I think a student gave me the injection. She seemed very unsure of herself and had to change the needle cause she used the wrong size. Plus my skin didn't bubble up like it was supposed to.
oh well, i'm still alive.
They told me not to wear perfume, cause it could ruin the reading.

The other day my dad was w/ me in his uniform and we were in seperate cars. I went into the gas station to get some drink and when i came out some surfer dude was like "hey bro, you know there is a cop going through your car?!" It was nice of him to say so. and funny.

there is so much I want to learn right now.


Music and all things related are consuming me.
I need to get to a good vinyl shop.

What A Waster

These busy days are only getting busier.
Thanks to my pops being the best human being ever alive, I have a very functional car to drive back to NY w/. If there is such a thing as heroes, than he is mine for a million reasons or more. Hopefully everything w/ the new job will go amazing and I can lavish him w/ gifts. forever.
I saw Transformers tonight. Fucking Rad. I mean, I am a huge fan of the cartoon, and even though michael bay ruins everything, I really enjoyed the movie. I wish there was a little less human story but the main character did a great job. Fuck. I came out of the movies expecting every car to just be buggin out.
They didn't.
For some reason the past few days The Smiths have been popping up everywhere I am. So in the midst of being busy, i've been listening to some old Moz. Viva Hate to be more exact. Such a good album.
I actually came across this Robert Smith quote about Morrisey I thought was amazing.
"If Morrissey says don't eat meat, then I'll eat meat, because I hate Morrissey".
Love it.
I've also been listening to The Libertines - Up The Bracket. non stop. I love it way more than i used to. Someone buy it on vinyl for me. Please and Thank you.
Went to a bar tonight after the movies. Gosh. All the guys dress in a certain uniform. They look like pirates. Not cool ones.The puffy shirt ones. Drunk and trying to plunder some booty. But the girls in boca are assless and classless. Money can't buy style.
"They tried to make me go to boca, I said no no no."

Lots of other little things, But I shall omit them.
I'm just content listening to music and dreaming about everything.