nanowrimo begins!
for the first time ever, i’m committing to nanowrimo, thanks to encouragement from various friends. today’s count so far (took me roughly an hour) is 2100 words. i am proud of this. i am also proud of the slightly decent way it’s turning out. i guess the story’s just gonna sort itself out. i know so many people who are writing novels this month! some of them are my friends molly, eliza, alan, steve, john, lora, and of course my favorite boy on the planet, joseph.
i’m excited! who’s excited with me?!
[On the Wire] Yeasayer&Spoon
oh man!
new music in the form of Yeasayer’s Ambling Alp, which, though a single, also happens to be a preview of their upcoming February album. You can listen to the track at the above link. As a few of you know, I happened to see Yeasayer at Pitchfork this last July, and they were amazingamazingamazing in person. Even more so than over some crappy laptop speakers (obviously). The point is, I love this band.
I also happen to love the lovely and wonderful Spoon, who apparently are putting out yet another album (titled Transference) also, on January 26. It’s like they’re giving me an album for my birthday! But not reeeeeaaaalllllly. THE POINT IS: Yay new albums! Peruse their track listing at Pitchfork Media’s site. Boy do I look forward to the coming year of 2010 and its music. <3
childhood nostalgia
Does it count as productivity if you’re playing a video game? Anyway, I used to play Dark Forces when I was a kid, so I (very easily) found it and snatched it from the internet. Wheeeee. Then I played the first mission and wasted another hour making this comic.
[On the Wire] Happy Birthday Superdrivel!
So. It was Superdrivel’s birthday yesterday! Exciting! Blog birthdays are fun!
I got called out for a birthday present, so here it is!
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My friend Mahmoud runs this one, and he posts some pretty awesome music mixes, and generally other lovely nerdy things. You should definitely download a mix or two and enjoy the awesome! He’s all about making good sounds.
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That’s a birthday owl, specially drawn for Superdrivel. We love you! (and by we I mean me&the owl).
Ten Essential Art Items Meme
1. sketchbook
2. pencils of various kinds
3. ERASER. It is my LOVER.
4. Books (I get inspiration from a good story!)
5. Tea (To keep me awake!)
6. Chapstick (it’s dry in wintertime…this is essential!)
7. Altoids (mint stimulates the brain! seriously, it’s scientifically true.)
8. Pastels (Favorite coloring device)
9. Crayons (meh…least favorite coloring device, but still used.)
10. Moleskine (to jot down ideas when I’m out and about! Or just a home. Either way.)
OKAY, YOUR TURN!
Take a picture of your workspace and label your ten MUST HAVE items that fuel your imagination and ideas! I tag ANYONE who’s interested!
