Hieroglyphics

It was refreshing to see a hip-hop collective that really enjoyed rapping that night.  Just saw these guys live here in Humboldt.  Super sweet show!  Independent emcees who really had a great attitude.  I could tell they were beyond stoked to be here.  The crew were running around on stage, full of energy and stoked at the welcome they received.  The pound or so of pot thrown onstage in the form of joints and blunts might have fueled their enthusiasm as well...if there's one thing Arcata has plenty of, it's weed.

Having listened to Obama's address this morning on the tax cut package he just signed, I'm slightly more inclined to push into current events and pull a blindfold off my eyes.  For quite a while now I've been immersed in history and ignoring the present.  It seems a prudent student would focus at least a chunk of ones time on the present.  Regardless, Obama wants us to be bold and courageous, so I'll attempt to make him happy from without the political spectrum.

Been working on my drums a lot, much more on my hands though.  They're doing alright; Paul seems fairly content with my recovery from surgery and pushes me as always in the workout.  Tai Ji has been enlightening, as usual.  I'm slightly frustrated but ready to jump back in the game now that I'm no longer sick.  Illness is very frustrating when you're a 22 year old who feels he should be invincible.  Nothing like sitting on a toilet for a few hours a day to help that fantasy crumble.  Finally got my toe operated on as well, so maybe that won't irritate me as it has in the past and the poor thing is no longer so infected.

Paid off my bills, still have some savings; if I survive the holidays intact then I'll be well enough off to buy books for college in the Spring.  My Dad just reminded me that I have to buy my own phone this month, gradually weaning me off the teat.  Well, I've been spoiled long enough...

Lots of people want to play music with me lately.  This should be refreshing.  I've been making noise all by myself for a long time now.  I wish I could say that I used all the free time I've had to do plenty of serious wood shedding and improved a lot.  Perhaps I have, somewhat, but it's never enough.