Chapter 35 - In which our hero lacks a good excuse

[mikekn]

I'd love to be able to say I've been super busy and just haven't had time to update, but it wouldn't be true.

Over the past few months I've gone from having a 40 hr/week job to two 20 hr/week jobs to one 20 hr/week job and now have a 30 hr/week job that will last at least through April (at which point they will either get a grant or not).  Lots of potential consulting jobs, but that won't help me until they turn into real consulting jobs (something I have no input or control over).  If I had the energy and could afford to make a change, this would be a great time to strike out and do something complete different - but I don't really see it happening.

Been doing some work in NYC.  This usually involves a three hour commute each way; very different from my usual 5-10 minute commute.  In spite of being in the city, I don't really have the time to do or see anything.  Plus I'd probably piss some folks off if I went to a show without them. 

World of Warcraft - escapism with a social aspect.  Very handy that.  I can avoid stuff, while still feeling like I'm interacting with folks.  (Ok, it's also very fun and relaxing.  Very easy to just hop on, kill some time and hop off again)

Spamalot in two and a half weeks!  Yay!  Got word from beckishadow that the London Sweeney Todd show will  be coming to Broadway.  Yay!

Still want to see "Constantine" and maybe "Robots".  Must see "Sin City" when it comes out.

I've been really bad about getting to the gym.  Since after work I'm either tired or have something else I need to do, I think I'm going to try going in the mornings before work.  If that doesn't work out, I'll probably cancel the membership. 

Currently in the CD changer:
1. I'll hold you're hand while they drag the river.
2. What's that you say?
3. Ancients of MuMu.
4. Smoke billows, ashes blow around.
5. Yo ho, yo ho, down to the devil ya go.
6. On the way to that slobberin', hoverin' jerk.  (Thanks kathy_the_geek!  Love it!)
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More when I get around to it...

Comments

[jducoeur]

Got word from [info]beckishadow that the London Sweeney Todd show will be coming to Broadway.

Ah -- is this the small-stage, few-props version? I read a glowing review of that one in The Economist recently, which basically boiled down to saying that the cast is so good, they don't need all the usual frou-frou...

Must see "Sin City" when it comes out.

I am faintly boggled at the idea that they actually made that into a movie, and moreso by the fact that the trailers look *really* faithful to the original...

[mikekn]

Ah -- is this the small-stage, few-props version?

That's the one! Should be pretty interesting.

I am faintly boggled at the idea that they actually made that into a movie, and moreso by the fact that the trailers look *really* faithful to the original...

I understand that Frank Miller was heavily involved (getting both writing and directing credits) and has given the finished movie his blessing. I can't wait to see it :)

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[mikekn]

1. Jill Tracy - Diabolical Streak (Evil Night Together)
2. Squirrel Nut Zipper - Hot (Put a Lid on It)
3. KLF - The White Room (3 A.M. Eternal)
4. Adam Stemple - 3 Solid Blows To The Head (Coals of Reason)
5. Circus Contraption - Our Latest Catalogue (Down to the Devil You Go)
6. Nellie McKay - Get Away from Me (Work Song)