Entry #3: Hodgepodge

So, it's been a while, fellow bloggers/blog enthusiasts, but these things happen.  In the meantime a lot of things have happened.  Here are some highlights:

Chapter __...

- I've had the motivation recently to actively read more; an appreciated pastime that has been only semi-lost on me until now.  Fortunately for me I have a handful of books that I haven't cracked open yet or really delved into for that matter.  It began when I finished Britten and Brulightly, a graphic novel by Hannah Berry.  An engaging and humorous story, accompanied by incredible artwork.  From there, I moved on to reading all of Scott Pilgrim Volume 5: VS. the Universe in one sitting.  A great graphic comic series by Bryan Lee O'Malley.  After having finished "Volume 5" I was walking through a local chain bookstore and found a copy of Lost At Sea, another graphic novel by O'Malley that is very engaging and has great visuals.  And to round out my reading, I was determined to finish Zombie Spaceship Wasteland, a book by stand-up comedian Patton Oswalt.  In a recent post on the F-book, I described 'Z.S.W.' as being "witty, heartfelt and humorous, but presented in a raw, real manner that only Patton could conjure."

Incense and Nostalgia...

- A few days ago I was in a local record shop that I love to go to, and as I perused my favorite sections (soundtracks, sale, used, rock, new arrivals) I came across a lot of artists/bands that resonated with me in that they had had some impact on me at one time or another in my life.  Sifting through the sea of hard plastic cases, I found artists like Harry Chapin, Diamond Rio, Green Day, The Red Elvises... then as I turned the corner a case with a shiny black cover caught my eye.  It was in the 'New Releases' section, and as I walked toward it, unbeknownst to me, I realized that I had accidentally discovered the new Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band's new album, That's How We Roll.  I immediately knew what my purchase would be on that trip.  

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Albums I want to add to my collection:

- Any of Kaizers Orchestra's albums I do not currently own.

- Green Day's 2011 Awesome As F**k live album/DVD.

- Tally Hall's 2011 Good and Evil album.
- The soundtrack to the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World film.

- Weird Al's 2011 Alpocolypse album.

- The soundtrack to the children's musical, Pinkalicious. (don't hate.)

As far as an update on my life:  It's treating me really well right now.  Any signs of depression have ceased, I have numerous, varied places of employment which will hopefully prove lucrative sooner rather than later, there is no drama in my life currently, and I am heading in a good direction, ready to begin the next branch of my life.  Merde! It's late.  I wish it were earlier so I could make some hot herbal or chai tea without waking anyone up, but hey, tomorrow is another day.

One for love.  Love for all.

Vince

P.S. - May is Testicular Torsion Awareness Month.  Help spread awareness: Stop. Touch. Tell.

Late nights.

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Things I did while writing this blog:

(not in any sort of order)

- Looked at photos I was tagged in.

- Watched videos on YouTube.

- Checked out special features of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World on Blu-Ray.

- Ate off-brand Pop Tarts.

- Took blog pics with my cell phone.

- Watched the Daily Show.

- Became increasingly more tired.

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