I had my first of three dentist appointments this morning, and it went pretty well. Not so bad, physically and financially. Today I just got an initial cleaning, which did hurt a bit at times and caused a bit of bleeding, and I finally got the last of my orthodontics removed (I had one brace … [Read more…]
I finally got the last package I was waiting for this morning and was able to complete my small meditation nook/altar today! I had been waiting for my Zafu & Zabuton (a small mat and pillow for sitting), altar cloth, and Buddha statue (in this case, of the Shakyamuni Buddha.) This joins the offering bowls, … [Read more…]
Word just came in that The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has successfully performed orbital insertion and is now circling the red planet. It continues to be such a wonderful and exciting time for us astronomy nerds! Hooray! I can’t wait to see what new things it discovers. Plus, it gave me a convenient opportunity to say … [Read more…]
It’s turned out to be quite the pleasant night tonight. It got up to around 60 degrees today, though it has been raining. I decided to walk back to my car after work (about 1/2 mile) without using my umbrella and just walk in the rain. Then I drove the (really) long way home through … [Read more…]
It’s feeling more and more like spring is about to finally arrive. What a wonderful time that will be! The grass will spring to life and fill the lawns with bright green colors. The barren branches of the trees will fill with leaves once again. The birds will return to shower the air with their … [Read more…]
I used to get a sense of apprehension from the blank canvas, be it a new document in Photoshop, a new and empty posting for this blog, a blank sheet of paper, an empty song in Ableton Live, or whatever else. It brought out all my insecurities. What if I’m out of ideas? What if … [Read more…]
I attended a drum circle, or “Rhythmic Motivation” as it was more officially referred to, with my friend Mindy yesterday. (Full details on the program are here.) That was just what I needed right now! A few days back, I had expressed a desire to return to exploring the more visceral and performance-based world of … [Read more…]
Sorry, time to nerd out over another video game. *laugh* I just read today that Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has been declared gold and shipped off for production. It’s done and will be out the week of March 20th! w00t! I’ve really been looking forward to this one, I mean… just look at the screenshots! … [Read more…]
I’m not sure at what point it happened, but it happened at some point over the last month or two. Whatever muse I had is gone. It happens from time to time, but it’s all the more concerning this time due to the fact that I’ve been going through those moments of emotional confusion and … [Read more…]
The random playlist on my iPod is playing me "Head Like A Hole" by Nine Inch Nails right now. I honestly can't remember the last time I listened to this song. Years, probably. Which probably says a lot about how much I've changed over the years, once upon a time I listened to this whole … [Read more…]
As part of an attempt to spend less time watching television and more time doing something worthwhile, I actually logged all the TV I watched for the entire month of February. Think of it like counting calories by keeping a food diary when you’re dieting. I was happy to learn I only watched an average … [Read more…]
I’ve had this itch lately to make some good old-fashioned industrial music. No, not like Nine Inch Nails or Ministry, or even Skinny Puppy. I’m thinking the banging on pipes, hitting oil drums with sledgehammers, and mangling tape loops kind of industrial. Einsturzende Neubauten at their most abrasive and experimental, but perhaps with a bit … [Read more…]
For some reason my left shoe comes untied all the damn time, but my right one very rarely does. I have no hypothesis or theory for this problem, but I though I'd share in nonetheless. Yes, I'm feeling quirky today.
Last night I woke up several times throughout the night, and have been up much earlier than usual today. Thing is, it’s all been because of this strange, empty feeling I have. Like I’ve been completely drained of all my energy and lifeforce. Like somebody has stolen my soul, if you will. All that newfound … [Read more…]
This post started out, a couple of days ago when I originally wrote it, as an examination of my winter blahs. Most (pretty much all) of my night had been spent meditating for my friend Melissa and sending all my energy her way as she had lost her mother that day. I decided I needed … [Read more…]