though it hurts to say so

the summer is coming to an end. like all good things, a wise man or woman once said. our lease is up at the end of the month, which means that the week will be filled with packing and emptying the refrigerator and more packing and vacuuming and getting rid of furniture and more packing. one thing i'll miss about our charming westwood single is the brown couch. she's treated the posteriors of mine, my roommates, and everyone who visited so wonderfully. soon it will grace the pages of the free section on craigslist los angeles.

lately i've found myself reconnecting with friends i either haven't seen for a long time or whom i've taken for granted; this is a good thing and i am happier than i've been. it seems as if i've been sinking into this deep fucking slump, but i'm out now. if only i weren't such a flake and returned calls/made more of an effort to visit people these past few months...i shouldn't beat myself up, but i will say that if there's one thing i learned this summer, it's don't take people for granted, especially those who give a shit about you.


caught inara george at the echo. she's a pixie. her voice is one part eleni mandell and another part mirah. in between songs she drank wine from a burgundy glass and ended her set with autumn leaves. a class act. her guitarist happens to be none other than mike andrews, freaks and geeks composer extroardinaire. (by the way, have i mentioned that i fucking hate allmusic? at least i hate the new interface. it takes forever to load and is difficult to navigate. i miss the old site.)



i finally went with matt et al on the adventure that is lesbian night at guys, right next to the beverly center (next door to jerry's). the night was spent with good company on a couch soaked with fluid from the leaky air conditioner overhead. it ended with jack in the box and reno 911. a very fulfilling evening to say the least.

on a work-related note, a kind soul decided to hire me. i start this september. which means i can actually buy things now.

the overheard quote of the week is: "i like sushi but i don't like the rice part."

this weekend = packing + sunset junction.