Halloween 2008

This year our whole band decided to dress up as our favorite cartoon band, "Dethklok" (from Adult Swim's Metalocalypse).  The drummer is known as "Pickles" and was the character for my costume.  Pictured above is the comparison between the actual and what I was able to pull off.  Here is a group picture of the rest of everyone:

Good times!

Futurama

So I've become rather obsessed with some of the rapid development that is occurring around the world right now.  First Dubai and all of it's 'world-record-breaking' buildings and now China.  There seems to be some comparison between the two places and the innovative/futuristic designs that are being adapted.  One of the most intriguing developments is the "Dongtan Eco City" (the world's first fully-sustainable metropolis) to be completed by 2040. Now I wonder how long until the Western world decides to compete in this Futuristic building frenzy. Perhaps the life of the Jetsons isn't far off from being a reality. I love technology. Get stoked.

In other news, I am off to Tucson, AZ tomorrow for a show on Friday.  It's supposed to be really hot so I should probably pack some shorts.  Today is beautiful outside, so I should probably enjoy this too.  I love warm weather.  Get stoked?  Oh yah, tomorrow Kidrobot releases the AdultSwim series featuring 2 characters from Metalocalypse ... VERY stoked.  I need to hit up Magic Pony when I get home on Saturday.  Going to see Destroyer that night, most likely going to rule.

Sick of being sick, brutal.

My immune system likes to play a trick of me where it pretends like it's doing this great job of fighting off everything until it spontaneously decides to fail.  Although, I've decided ignoring the symptoms of being sick can cure it a lot faster than if I am trying too hard to take care of myself.  I guess this is the result of living in the close quarters with a lot of people who are often sick too.

I'm obsessed with Metalocalypse all of a sudden.  After seeing one episode, I rushed to the store to pick up Season 1 and am now a die-hard 'Dethklok' fan.  It's strange that this show is never played in Canada (or maybe it is, since I am not home long enough to really know what series are actually in syndication), but I never heard of it until now.

I purchased some more music today - there have been a lot of great vinyl finds on this tour.  Idaho never disappoints on the indie-record front.  Music-buying obsession is at an all-time high, and this tour is feeding my fix.  Peace out.