2.28.2011

2.27.2011

glory, flat, and gods

.................i have been wanting to sit down and write for about a week and a half now. well i am finally in front of my computer but i have lost my fervor that was initially present.
inefficiency, ineffectiveness, disenfranchisement, frustration. these were the emotions that had me ready to rant. i read krakauer's book "where men win glory" and almost shut it half way through. not because of the writing, but due to the detailed accounts outlined in the book that display the complete lack of logic or efficiency. i am and was aware that friendly fire occurs and is an unfortunate part of war but the accounts that are detailed and so frustratingly avoidable and stupid that it shows a complete lack of attention to the most minor of details. we are the superpower the one with the big stick. we have 5-6 men behind everyone man on the front line we have more technology to bomb buildings and caves anywhere in the world from an office in colorado. we need to use this technology to make sure that this IRRESPONSIBILITY does not occur. video games can help differentiate the difference between friend and enemy we most certainly need to not cover up these mistakes but instead make them public knowledge where those responsible are held accountable for their actions.let the people know the real cost and sacrifice our troops are subjected too. like i said, the initial passion that had me biting at the chomp to sit down and vent has dissipated and i am left with the disjointed and scattered write up.
on to the next, "hot, flat and crowded", all i can say is STOP HAVING KIDS. there are enough out there that can use your help.
there is a book i am looking forward to reading. its "food of the gods" its about shrooms and the tracking of mans first cognitive thoughts. seems interesting.
welp, i clearly shouldve done this sooner. thanks for reading if you got this far. 

2.10.2011

twenty five on 2/5

so im twenty five now.

summit

just like all my other birthdays i dont feel older.
that said there is something in my head that makes me feel like the sands of time are shifting. maybe it's that 25 is an age, that as a kid, even an old kid like 18, felt like a long way off to me. clearly that's not the case anymore. of course in the process of getting to 25, i have been living. doing what makes me happy. the plan for the next 25 is to continue on with what makes me happy and excited to get outta bed; even if its after sleeping in til the sun is high in the sky.
birthday

of course since it was my birthday it means its was fong's birthday as well. i like to ride his celebration coattails and see ppl and go out, all without anyone being really aware that im celebrating for mine as well. a raucous night with friends ensued on the reno strip. topped off with my recounting of stories the whole next day. my more introverted self of course wanted to escape on my own and and do something active. so today i finally got around to driving up to donner summit, donning my microspikes, and heading to the summit of castle peak. it was a brisk morning of 10 degrees when i left. but suspecting the sun and snow to work together i hurried to the car.
pct, castle peak in the background

the day was spectacular. stunning views, and no one else around for what would seem to be miles.
so with whats left of today i think i better get to work on my future, ya know? get married and die.

2.03.2011

16 Horses


DevilDriver Aren't my favorite, but this is a damn fine cover.