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2.24.2003
Everybody came out to play this weekend. It was crazy, yo! Jared, Nick, Simon, Fungus, Bob, Chris, Gordon, Derek, Julie, etc. Sausage fest, but good to see everybody again.
Ate at Versailles, had the fried yucca and #27. Ate at Tomy's, had the huevos rancheros breakfast special (both days). Ate at Wahoo's, had the taco/enchilada combo. Ate at Tommy Burger, had the fries. Ate at The Loft, had the noodle salad. We ate and ate and ate and ate. I also swung like a drunk from a tree branch and cut my hand. Make that swung as a drunk from a tree branch. I've had more graceful moments. Met this guy, Paul, that drank himself gay. Pretty entertaining to watch, especially when coupled with a homophobe. Heh heh...
That's it for L.A.
Grammy's: Norah Jones. Damn! Actually picked up a couple tickets for a show in August (thanks aya). This is probably a result of my infatuation with her, but when they had to bleep her during one of her thank you speeches, it was like the funniest thing ever. I should find a new hobby.
My mom just came in my room and asked me why my belly sticks out. She said I should go to the gym. Now I think I know where my self-esteem issues come from.
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2.17.2003
So much for not drinking. My body refuses to let go...
Friday: Played settlers with Amit, Joycie, and Mr. Walker. After kicking their asses, went to go meet up with a friend from school for beers. The hefeweisen tasted kind of watered down...
Saturday: Engagement dinner. I was the only one drinking... thus all the paranoia. Or was it paranoia, thus the drinking? Anywhat, it was the first time I got drunk off of wine. It's a smooth little buzz, that wine buzz. Less of a buzz actually, and more of a hum. I was feeling rather traumatized that night; Seeing people I hadn't seen since high school wasn't all smiles and giggles. My life flashed before my eyes, all the laughing in the room starting going into slow motion, and the next thing I know the bottle's empty.
Sunday: Hung out with friend from school, again. Finished a pitcher each in like half an hour. Ridiculous! The hef tasted a lot better though. Ended up babysitting this chick that some asshole had tried to get really drunk (he succeeded). Her mom kept calling her phone and yelling in chinese, so we were questioning whether we should drop her off drunk and risk getting chased after with a wok, or waiting it out and risk having her mom freak out completely and call the cops. At least her dad was out of town... It was a nice little dawson's creek-esque episode, though I wouldn't choose to go through it again.
Next weekend I head down to the city of (plastic) angels. I see forties, sake bombs, and tanqueray coming my way... sigh...
I promised myself I'd go to the gym today. It seems so self-defeating though; I keep picturing myself as that guy that's trying to lift weights with a cigarette hanging off his lip.
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2.15.2003
I really need to cut back on the drinking thing. I think I might have been better off as a 'roid shooting jock. At least it's cheaper than getting drunk all the time. Time to start going to the gym again. Damn, this is gonna hurt.
So I went to go see Neil Finn on thursday night. He had a great backing band. They did this one song where they had this bass humming so loud that I could feel my chair shaking... either that or I "lost my shit", as goh would put it. It was awesome. The songs he did by himself sounded really good too. I thought the way Lisa Germano played keyboards was sexy sexy. I only wish I coulda heard Into the Sunset. Can't complain though; Anytime and Message to My Girl made it well worth it.
Not really anything else goin on. No work on monday cuz of the holiday (depending how much I get done today/tomorrow). Yea! I might try watching the entire first season of 24. I've heard only good things.
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2.12.2003
Happy birthday today to the lovely palindromic Aya!
I can be such a jackass sometimes. I talked to her like three times this morning and I forgot to say it every time. Sheeeit.
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2.09.2003
So last night turned out to be pretty damn crazy; really good turn out. I'm rather out of it today. Hopefully it's not an illness. Me and a few other people were sneezing a bit today and Goh was complaining of a sore throat and now I have one too. Though I don't see how anything could've gotten around with the amount of alcohol that passed my lips. Started off with whiskey, moved on to some mixed sake and shooters, finished off with rum and beer. It all came back up to say hello at around 4 a.m. But I'm glad I puked and was conscious enough to where I wasn't rinsing my mouth out with toilet water. Poor Aya didn't puke till this morning. That shit's the worst. I have a newfound respect for her ability to consume alcohol.
Goh, Rashmi, and Matt Roh played last night. Inspiring! I'm trying to find words to help describe the experience but my head's all messed up. All in all, a very fun night. Time to crash.
apology list:
* Sorry to everyone that had to try to sleep through my snoring
* Sorry to Goh for letting team Blue down
* Sorry to Aaron, Rad, and Goh for puking in their backyard
* Sorry to the neighbors that had to listen to me blow chunx
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2.08.2003
Man, it's already been a whole week since I last wrote. Just got back from hangin out with some people in the city for my friend's birthday. I was supposed to take it easy tonight and rest up so that I could go crazy tomorrow night at N.vs.N., but the sangria was begging to not be wasted. Someone had to step up... Hopefully I can recover in time. Rice and beans for lunch should do the trick.
I made it to Tower (yes!) and picked up some Ron Sexsmith albums. I am carefully rationing each album as to not gorge myself on all of them at once. So far I am all over his self titled one. Speaking With The Angel, Wastin' Time, and Several Miles are my favorites so far... but all are very very good. Secret Heart is one of those songs that I had been meaning to write but was glad that I didn't because Mr. Sexsmith did a much better job of it than I ever could have done. Noted that Daniel Lanois did a mix of There's a Rhythm, so I picked up Acadie, since Dave Matthews is a fan of his as well. Looking forward to hearing Blue Boy.
Got new underwear (yes!). Jockey sale at Macy's. Self-confidence and a level of comfort previously unbeknownst to me wrapped up in a plastic package. How convenient! Definitely going back for more.
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2.01.2003
So I went into Beverages & More the other day to do some gift shopping...
I think I've found a second home.
Aisles upon aisles of whiskey, rum, tequila, vodka, port wines and brewskies, all well-stocked and reasonably priced for the picking. I was like a kid in a candy store! Which brings me to my next great idea: I think I'm going to start a whiskey collection. It's like the perfect collectible. Never goes bad, so many different varieties, comforting, relaxing... ! It's a wonder it's not more common as a hobby. Oh wait, that's alcoholism.
I actually took the day off today from work. It was strange when I realized yesterday, and I might've said this before, but I didn't know what to do with myself. Luckily my hospitable friends let me hang out at their house till about 3 and I slept in till 1. Then I had to help my dad with some stuff and I got home at 7 and now I'm tired as -- now I'm pooped. Woulda been nice to go to tower today and buy new underwear. I swear those things have been on my to do list for like a month. I haven't been very patient with my dad over the last few days and I feel really bad about it. I guess that's supposed to be something like a confessional.
Oh and I added a link awhile ago but keep forgetting to mention it. Check it out. It's by this Jewish kid in China. Sounds funny already, doesn't it? And I'm planning on starting a new page when I get a chance about funny quotes by my friends n me. I kinda wanna make this one open to other people for posting, so lemme know if you want in.
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