For anyone who might think the drummer is generally a disposable/replaceable part of a band, witness Slayer. Original drummer Dave Lombardo has rejoined them on their new record, Christ Illusion, for the first time since 1990's Seasons In The Abyss and the difference is striking. Not to impugn the skills of Paul Bostaph, who took … [Read more…]
I noticed today that, according to my X-Fire stats, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has taken over the top spot from Half-Life 2 as my most played game. I have now played Oblivion for 86 hours, compared to just 85 hours for HL2. Now, with HL2 that includes at least 4 play throughs, a lot … [Read more…]
So, as I've already mentioned, I've been listening to a lot of heavy music lately. One of the bands I've been on a binge with is Pro-Pain, whose drummer and bass player used to be part of 80's hardcore/metal crossover legends The Crumbsuckers. So I got to wondering what ever happened to the rest of … [Read more…]
In addition to my recent habit of sleeping in later than normal, I realized another bit of winter-like behavior for me tonight. Usually in the summer I tend to listen to lighter music, and break out the hard stuff during the winter. But, the last few weeks I've been listening to a lot of heavy … [Read more…]
The last couple of weeks I've been sleeping later than normal during the week. Not a lot, but it's been pretty consistent. I usually shoot for 6am, which gives me enough time to be able to relax and take the morning slow. Eat breakfast, read the paper a little, do a crossword or word search, … [Read more…]
1. A roof is over my head and food is in my belly. 2. I have a great family that I know I can rely on. 3. I have small but wonderful group of friends that I also know I can rely on. 4. Someone pays me to be creative all day. 5. I am … [Read more…]
“It's on the glass, there's no turning back now!”
I finally got around to uploading some of the photos I took at my weekend retreat to my Flickr account. I've organized them all into one convenient set here: Shambhala Mountain Center There aren't many, as I didn't have much spare time to take any, but these are the best of the ones I did … [Read more…]
After sitting here typing out all those journal entries, I got to thinking a lot more about the weekend. I'm really wishing I would have had a longer retreat, I think a few more days of that would have done me so much more good. It feels too much like I just got ramped up … [Read more…]
6:22AM Yeah, I woke up way too early today. My brain is still on Cleveland time, so it feels much later than it is. I've felt a little of the effects of the higher altitudes as well. Things like being just a little lightheaded sometimes when I stand up too fast, a bit of dehydration, … [Read more…]
6:03AM Okay, sunrise today was pretty awesome too. First time I've really watched a sunrise in as long as I can remember. 7:08AM Yeah, I have a pink toothbrush. Got something to say about it? *laugh* 7:11AM I noticed, when playing a few of the brain-training games on my DS this morning, my scores were … [Read more…]
2:46PM Attempting to decompress from all the day's chaos so far. I laid down on the bed for about an hour, not for a nap, but to just relax and try to calm my mind a bit. Now I'm stretched out on the couch and starting to write in my journal, in an attempt to … [Read more…]
Most of the details from the retreat itself are in my journals I kept while there, so I won't go too much into that and leave it for when I can get them transcribed (soon, hopefully.) The short version is that it was very different than I was expecting, and dug much deeper into my … [Read more…]
Okay, everything should be all set now. Booked on a later (now direct) flight to Denver. Re-scheduled shuttle service from Denver to Fort Collins. Reserved hotel in Fort Collins for tonight. Re-scheduled pick-up from Fort Collins from the center to Saturday morning. Whew. All done. Unfortunately, I'll miss the orientation and facilities tour, and the … [Read more…]
Well… guess who missed his flight… Thanks to an hour plus wait in the security line, I was unable to make my plane. I got to the airport an hour-and-a-half ahead of my departure time, and it was still not enough. And I wasn't alone, it seemed half the people in the line were missing … [Read more…]