Ka-ka-ka, Ye-ah!

I bet you have been wondering what exactly is better than brownies? Well, I am here to tell you what that thing is. That thing which is better than the illustrious, traditional brownie is this...the...cheesecake brownie! I am afraid that it is quite spectacular. If you haven't been to allrecipes.com, it is a most useful site for those who wish to cook your food rather than heat up/have someone heat up your food for you.

My back has been giving me whatfor this week. I am too young for kidney stones. I know that's not true, but I want to believe it is. I actually don't care what the pain is, I just want it to go away. On the opposite end of the news-related spectrum, I have a meeting with a client tomorrow to discuss her wedding photos. I think that is pretty much a done deal. Might have an actual job job soon, too. My band is going to be playing shows...a month from now. So, good things to look forward to. Also, I don't know if you have heard that N.E.R.D. song, "My Drive Thru," but initial reaction has been extremely positive. Of course, that could be attributed to BET's playing of a music video that isn't total garbage (see: Lil' Wayne). The album, Seeing Sound, is pretty dern good, too. Photos and such. Without the such. Maybe a little such.



Not to toot my own horn, but this is probably one of my favorite photos I have ever taken. There is something arresting, disturbing, off about this. Still employing the cuteness that is my great niece, Madison, the open area on the right side is nothing short of haunting (at least to me anyway). I'd like to think that this was my sole intention with this photo.

Meh

Today has been a pretty do-nothing day which I justify by saying that yesterday saw some progress. Mostly, I think I can make a legitimate go at photographing for a living. I just have to do the waiting game.

I have heard the first bit of the new Weezer album. I really, really dig it. Weezer is one of those bands that have never really returned to form over their three albums after their hiatus. That being said, I have always found something about these (Green, Maladroit, Make Believe) that I liked. I can be almost pretentious about music at times, but I have always wanted to give Weezer the benefit of a doubt. So far, I think this album is quite unique which, to me, comes off awesome.

I can't wait until Friday. I have been itching to record some stuff to help push along my creative process. I have a couple of songs in the works that, if I make myself record them, I will be more apt to complete. I have a tumblr site. It is more of a scatterbrained, nonsensical thing than how I tend to treat the blog, and also, I post a photo here and there that I didn't upload to flickr (outtakes if you will). It is because of this guy that I even know about tumblr. Mostly, I think he is overrated, but that probably directly correlates with the fact that I am probably jealous of his loyal following on flickr. Anyway, more me now:





Those last two are Polaroid, by the way. I did a photoshoot this past week that was quite productive. I can't wait to get them back and stare at my awesomeness. Long enough entry for you?

Wheat Bread

I guess my taste buds have changed because I prefer it over white.

Bought All-Star Superman. I also bought a comic called Living With the Dead, a decision that was based soley on the art (which kind of reminds me of Clerks-era Phil Hester). After reading it, I don't really regret it, but it is not really written well at all. You win some. Lose some.

Dog Soldiers, a film by Neil Marshall (Descent), is most awesome. He really is a master of tense are-they-gonna-make-it? moments. I saw on IMDB that he is working on a film called Doomsday so I need to remember to be on the lookout for that one.

"Into the Clear" by Andrew W. K. is a minute and a half of pure hope.

Voila:





Almost up to date, folks.

Audrey Tautou's Smile Can Change The World

Even when she's playing a totally obsessed psycho. He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not is such a film that fits that bill and quite well done might I add. Not life changing but a really good watch. I have been doing some composing today that will hopefully fit into my semi-concept that I am working on. That and watching movies. Here's my a triptych I put together.



I rather like it. I kind of considered doing black bars. I probably wouldn't have out of pure laziness if not for the additional input on the part of chrishaley. If you choose, you can click here, and see this REAL big. If I were remotely html-inclined, I would make the images slightly bigger on here, but I'm just glad I have the current sizes not cut off. So, that is Jason's car that was less than 2 months old before it became totaled (much suckage). Fortunately, he escaped unharmed.

Made With Not From

Concentrate. I got another photo posted on the Film Is Not Dead It Just Smells Funny blog. Once again, I am honored. They have a lot of really great work on there of a very wide array - from toy cameras to large format, polaroids to pinholes, interiors to portraits, abstract to street photography. Even if you are not a photonerd (like me), I'm sure you'd find a handful of pictures to catch your eye. The first photo posted here is the one featured:







Oh, I can finally afford comics again. The Goon #19, Brit #1, All-star Superman #8, and Batman #667 were my first two purchases back into the world comic-nerdery (two separate comic store visits - same week).

A movie of cinematic brilliance (especially if you have any appreciation for the camerawork in Boogie Nights): I Am Cuba

Song to help you get angry (in that good way): "You Think I Ain't Worth A Dollar, But I Feel Like A Millionaire" by Queens of the Stone Age

Song to calm you down after the rampage: "Caminho Das Aquas" by Maria Rita

Prefix/suffix of the day: Nerd, apparently.