Raise your fist!

Can I talk about something? Ok. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I've wanted to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra for so long now. I feel like admitting this automatically gets me funny looks, but I have to ask: What isn't completely awesome about epic Christmas metal? Have you even heard about their light show? I want to dress in the classiest number I own (do I have a gown?) and go to one of these concerts! Unfortunately they aren't coming to Toledo this year and I have yet to find someone else around here that thinks it sounds like fun. The tickets are relatively expensive, but I guarantee they're worth it. Tell me, am I being ridiculous? Will you go with me? I'm looking to L.Gozleee, A.Gleghore, R.Lonard...

WTF



Because if i had to be subjected to this, so do you...

(04:29:55 PM) jon: bryan adams. pee wee herman. reggae. chrstimas.
(04:29:56 PM) jon: 4 for 4
(04:30:05 PM) sarah: 4 for 4
(04:30:07 PM) sarah: wow
(04:30:11 PM) jon: hahaha
(04:30:22 PM) sarah: i have no words!
(04:30:33 PM)jon: the late 80s/early 90s were such a confusing time
(04:30:39 PM) sarah: it sure was
(04:31:13 PM) sarah: i mean, what happened there, yknow?
(04:31:05 PM) jon: im glad i could give you a "wtf' moment for the day

Home sweet home.

After a trip to Pittsburgh and Cleveland, it's pretty great to be back home. I was able to meet new people, visit a few museums, see old friends, and try some excellent food. Not to mention that I'm up to 10 undeveloped rolls of film now! This is a record. Thanks to everyone who made it great.


Also, I'm doing a little posting for TOLEDO TOBOGGAN. Check it out! And let me know about things happening in the area.

Obligatory election blog.

Despite the title, I don't feel obligated to vote, just to blog about it ;) . I was talking to my "friend" Sigfús from Reykjavík and he was explaining how hard it is for everyone else (non-American citizens) just to sit back and wait to see who we elect as the most powerful person in the world. That struck an interesting chord with me, seeing as how the Bush administration has completely weakened us as a country, and he still saw it that way. Then he sent me this link...check it out!:
If the world could vote...

Fly like paper.

Last week while playing World Monopoly, I found myself trying to convince someone to buy Taipei because of the annual Sky Lantern Festival held in the village of Pinghsi every year. On the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, tens of thousands of people flock to Pinghsi (whose population is normally 1500) to set afloat thousands of sky lanterns with their wishes and resolutions written on them. Since I've discovered this event I've wanted to go experience it for myself, alas, I am nowhere close to being able to travel there. However, dear Micah, if you have the time the festival will take place on February 9th, 2009 (I think!).