Developing film = Automatic blog post

My commute to work is pretty tranquil. So much so I decided to take a photo. The weather (up until late) has been beautiful-- perfect breeze and coolness while still being incredibly sunny. I can't even explain really how happy I feel when I ride down this particular stretch of Kapahulu. Sometimes nature is just really awesome.



I saw Matt and Kim with Dan and it was a pretty amazing show! I really love Aloha Tower-- it's a pretty surreal venue. Unlike the Cat Power show, this one was really hot and muggy. Probably because of all the kids dancing. I punched a guy in the face! T'was a good night!



Kaz moved to Japan so SRSS has a new guitarist. Their last show was on the 29th. Still torn that he's back in Kyoto. I definitely need to make a trip out there soon.



And then here are some not-film photos of food. Takoyaki and Unagi+Ikura Chirashi-don.



These are my favorite chocolates. Before, the ones that are green tea latte cream flavored were pancake flavored. I miss them. The rest are delicious, though!





These were tarts that were on sale at Nijiya. They were actually pretty good! I really liked the caramel almond flavored. The yuzu one was okay.

Then I went shopping at Safeway and discovered that they sell sourdough bread bowls. So I made myself manhattan clam chowder and a salad for a late night dinner. I didn't know what to do with all the bread I took out (for the soup), but discovered that the chinese actually deep fry bread and eat it for breakfast! Next time!

oh hello 2011

Sixteen days into the new year and I can honestly say it's going to be the best yet. So far so good. This entire post is Mercury Bar related, so while it may appear that I live there (okay let's be honest, I kind of do), this isn't all I've been up to. It's just all I've photographed.

Before the new year Chaz finally made an appearance outside of Mychal's house and joined Juvana, Matt, and I for a Deadbeats show. They're such a cute family.



Then I went to the Mercury Christmas party in a dress and heels! The funny thing about this is that I was actually going to wear my usual jeans and a tshirt when I saw Tracy Chan's facebook status about looking snazzy. Threw on a dress I bought four years ago and have never worn. Felt pretty festive!



I wish I could find a photo of Juvana and I during our trivia question. "Who is gayer--" "ARISA." God damn. So quick witted. I love that girl.

Then there was the NYE Party. Normally for New Years I hang out with my mom. She almost always has tickets to some touristy event and doesn't want to go it alone, so she usually makes me go with her. I'm fine with this because I don't really get the whole hype around getting fucked up and partying, but this year my mom wanted to check out the Cecilio and Kapono show and it wasn't really my idea of an ideal way to bring in the new year. Luckily I was able to get out of that event at around 930p and made my way to Mercury (Jesus it's like I live there) for their NYE Event. I really wanted to go because a) I've missed like a million wizard sticks events and I want to be a wizard so bad! and b) I really couldn't think of too many other places I would have rather had been at.



Max and Sarah in white trash outfits with their wizard sticks. Glenn's is in the back on the counter. Next to the Guy Fawkes mask is a ticket from the City and County of Honolulu. I guess Drew is going to be in court come February.



Me and Sarah with our wizard sticks.

Then there was this past Friday. Sometime earlier this week Andrew (the owner of Merc) sent me a text if I was going to stop by on Friday. "What's going on?" "Black Lipps are playing." Initially, I thought that it was a hoax-- that the misspelling was intentional and it was some cover band. But no, it was just a type-o, and if it wasn't for Juvana asking me if I was going I probably would have missed out on this show.







Maybe when I develop the roll in my camera I'll have better photos.

Between all this bar madness I've been at home or working. Semester just started back up and I've been swamped with reading. Things to look forward to: No class tomorrow (yay!), 7yr anniversary party, Packers vs Bears game next Sunday, Jon's going away party, lots of ramen in between. Sixteen glorious days so far; It almost feels like a dream.