Bouldering

"Bouldering is a style of rock climbing undertaken without a rope and normally limited to very short climbs over a padded mat called a crash pad or bouldering mat so that a fall will not result in serious injury. It is typically practiced on large natural boulders or artificial boulders in gyms and outdoor urban areas. However, it may also be practiced at the base of larger rock faces."

​So I've just come to the realization this is a real thing and my new found need to climb the sides of large boulders and walls isn't me turning into Spiderman but rather a very common sport. Now to master this sport and find the proper shoes. These Vans can only endure so much. 


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BBC: Life In The Undergrowth

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Smoggie Catt and I have started watching an old BBC documentary ​series called: Life in the Undergrowth. 

​Holy Shit is it in awe inspiring! We've only finished one of five episodes, but the amazing feats these creatures endure to mate, survive, and thrive is mind blowing. 

Put aside your phobia of bugs and watch this series and maybe you'll find yourself with more respect for the little critters we so quickly stomp beneath our feet. 

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Music Thoughts on New Vampire Weekend

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Listened to the new album about 2 times now, but I must say I'm very impressed. 

It has the "fa la la la la la" of the last albums with more "grown up/intimate" parts to make it one solid albums. 

It has a cool Elvis/Flaming Lips/Modest Mouse vibe to it. Mix that with all the amazingness that you know and love about Vampire Weekend and you have the new album.

Well to me.. and that's a very abbreviated description. Mostly because my attention won't allow me to type much longer than that right now. But I know if I don't type this now I will forget to do so later.

Kings Of Leon

It's a Kings of Leon kind of day. I really enjoy their guitar riffs. 

​I think Smoggie Catt like them, too. She has been sitting by the laptop for about half the album. Oooops he just left. 

Gummy Worms

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My coworker brought in a huge bag of gummy worms. I have made it my civil duty to eat as many as possible.

Also, gummy worms are probably the most fun food to play with.​ They have all the pretty colors of jello without the awkward mouth feels. 

Espresso and Morning Words

Since moving to Portland I have increased my espresso intake 100 fold. I have also come to the conclusion I do not like Starbucks espresso at all.

I have to add mad amounts of cinnamon and half & half to give an appealing taste; where most local shops I can drink my americano as is.​

​I can't wait for people to hear the music works. It's matured a lot since the Nausicaa days, but still does what Nausicaa does best.

Cody has been writing some insanely amazing riffs and Adam's drumming is more tamed than ever before and as you probably know; the only things scarier than an angry bear is an angry bear held in a cage. 

​All and all the music is giving me all the feels, and I can't wait to share it with everyone.  Also I plan to post a snapshot of my book tonight after work. So be on the lookout for that. 

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Espresso And Morning Words

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Since moving to Portland I have increased my espresso intake 100 fold. I have also come to the conclusion I do not like Starbucks espresso at all.

I have to add mad amounts of cinnamon and half & half to give an appealing taste; where most local shops I can drink my americano as is.​

​I can't wait for people to hear the music works. It's matured a lot since the Nausicaa days, but still does what Nausicaa does best.

Cody has been writing some insanely amazing riffs and Adam's drumming is more tamed than ever before and as you probably know; the only things scarier than an angry bear is an angry bear held in a cage. 

​All and all the music is giving me all the feels, and I can't wait to share it with everyone.  Also I plan to post a snapshot of my book tonight after work. So be on the lookout for that. 

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MJ Monday And Other Head Blurbs

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I started MJ Monday off watching "This Is It" for the second night in a row; which is good because the most of my day is making coffee to a generic playlist.

I have many words on the awesomeness of Michael Jackson, but I am not awake enough to sing any such praises at this moment. 

Also, I'm ready to get into the music again. Get lost in it. Jamming again on Thursday Night. ​

Everything MJ did was so in sync with the music. The way he harmonized so well, the rhythm of his dance looked effortless and flawless, and damn his band in the "This Is It" film. Daaaammnnnn that guitar! ​

Also my book is almost ready to send to the printing stage. ​

I need to read more. I really do. ​

​OOOooooh look I found the whole film on Youtube! 

​It's probably on Netflix, too.

I think you should watch it. ​