Monthly Archives: June 2007
Fun with Star Wars
Check out Robot Chicken’s Star Wars Special here: link
My Neighbor Bambi
Unless you live near Nara-koen, it’s not every day that you see a fawn grazing in the yard across the street. It’s not like that where I live either, but this is the second time in a month that I’ve spotted deer right outside of my door: Can you spot the Bambi? I kind of … Continue reading
Of Bluefin Wrangling and Otter Observations
This morning, I was able to participate with two other researchers in capturing one of the 30 pound bluefin tuna out of tank #3 at the Tuna Research and Conservation Center. After stretching a slightly too small wetsuit on, we climbed down into the tank, which had been drained down to about 3 feet of … Continue reading
Gnarly Theremin
Justin bought this weird instrument a bit back, but I have a suspicion that he hasn’t been using it. Well dude, here’s something to aspire to:
Anyone Wanna Go?
Take a look at who’s playing at this concert: Rock The Bells If you’re down to go see this awesome show (either in San Bernadino or San Francisco), let me know! I haven’t seen a line up for a hip-hop concert this great since Dave Chappelle’s Block Party!
Mysticeti Jump
This is a really good set of jump pics!
New Haniwa
After an 8 month hiatus, I am have started to work on haniwa again. For inspiration I’ve been thinking a lot about my childhood memories, of places I’ve been, of people I’ve met, and of music I love. Places I’ve traveled, movies I’ve watched countless times, and books I’ve read have also featured prominently in … Continue reading
Cash vs. Credit
In Japan, I very rarely used my credit cards and regularly carried large denomination bills on my person. In the States I use my cards more, and only use cash when I have to. Cash is reserved for places that don’t take credit, splitting the bill when eating with friends, and as a reserve plan, … Continue reading
Changing Sleep Patterns
I notice that it’s a lot easier to face the morning now than ever before. I never liked waking up, but up until I started high school, I used to force myself to wake up on the weekends so that I could catch the morning cartoons. Between high school and college, I gave into the … Continue reading