entre les trous de la mémoire

Apparently for us officially enrolled UW students, school starts tomorrow (or today?). Though i heard that Western and Central start on Tuesday, I guess that just means UW is better...well, anyways, spring break is over. It felt short but, long. I wasn't quite following my original plans. Didn't do a lot reading, some but not a ton; didn't do any probability problems at all; didn't have 9+ hours of sleep every day. But I still enjoyed it, very much. Some highlights were: the Powell's in Portland, playing Phase 10 at Albert's sister's house for almost 4 hours, seeing two dear friends who I hadn't seen for a month and won't been seeing again probablly till June, and the retreat at Sunset Lake. All these made my spring break :)

This quarter, which is supposed to be spring quarter, is going to be pretty exciting. Taking math, microecon, classical guitar techniques (yikes!), astrobio (whatever that is) and gospel choir, quite of a variety. Plus, I'm changing my major and have decided to go for a double degree. Speaking of that astrobiology class, I don't know what that is. I kind of know that the class is going to talk about the origin of life on earth and the search of life in the universe. Shoot, I'm looking forward to what the professor has to say.

I'm heading down to Portland tomorrow with some friends and will be staying there till next wed. Exciting! I've been to OR before, but not Portland. Yeah, I don't know how that happened. I stayed in Bend, OR for like a week when I was still in high school. I'm not sure what's good in Portland (I heard it's pretty and like a small scaled Seattle?) and travelling with three guys is just something I've never done before. hmm...hopefully it will work out.

Ok, this is pretty much the only thing I'm stoked about: Yes, The Powell's!! I've been wanting to go visit that huge bookstore for a long time. They have an incredibly large collection of all used, new, rare and out-of-print books. So I'm assuming I can find every book I can think of there.

Here are some of the books I will be particularly looking for first:

Firmin by Savage
Handle With Care by Picoult
Climate Confusion by Spencer
some collections of Shelley and maybe Yeats?
collections of H. Melville
my very favorite Chinese classic --Dream of the Red Chamber. It's amazing. I've always wanted to see the english version of it but unfortunately haven't found one yet. Let's hope they have it, let's hope (they better do)... ;)

Maybe I should asked my friends to drop me off there and come back to pick me up after three days.

I don't care whatever else they have down in that city, I love Portland already for the Powell's :D
Can't wait!

I'm finally done, at least with all the tests and papers, after treating myself like a working machine for the past four weeks or so. And got sick once. I've been intentionally trying to numb up my brain nerves in order to get work done more efficiently than ever. I think I was getting very close to my limit the night before while doing math. So I drank a whole quart of milk for no good reason at 4am. As the GBCC week approaches, I'm getting rather busy with planning the activities and getting the items on the action lists. I've been paying too much attention to school related stuff and that I have abandoned my entity.

It will be good to take a break, slow things down and do something that requires no sacrifice of my brain cells. Even if it's only a week. It will make a difference. I need that week to recover from stress, think over some stuff and do some probability which I've been putting off. However with all these being said, I understand the responsibilities of a college and am not complaining but know that the journey is indispensable to me.

Tomorrow I can sleep in till as late as I want. Sabbath is near, and I will get to see some dear friends...tis' so sweet. I need to be constantly reminded that there's more to life.

And my roommate thinks I look quite alive... so guess that's a good sign :)

Coffee brewer, shaver, GPS & projector, all in a cell phone? Yes, Pomegranate Phone has 'em all!


This would replace iPhone in no time if it wasn't fictional. lol.

But good job on the campaign, province of Nova Scotia!

Many of my favs are coming to WA, but sadly they are scattered on different dates. And Quincy is just kind of far, so we will see... Anyways, this is still very exciting news!! I need to post this just so you guys know, and think you might be interested...c'mon, how can you not be interested? These are some amazing musicians ;)

The official lineup for this year's Sasquatch (May 23-25) was announced today, and it's a doozy. The big names: Jane's Addiction (as the requisite reunion band), Kings of Leon, Nine Inch Nails, Ben Harper (yes, again), Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Erykah Badu, The Decemberists, Fleet Foxes (natch), TV On The Radio (who will assuredly be much better at Sasquatch than their SNL appearance), Animal Collective, Santogold, Of Montreal, Explosions In The Sky, M. Ward, The Avett Brothers, Doves, Grizzly Bear, M83, and Girl Talk.

There are of course many local bands represented at the three-day fest, including Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band, The Dutchess & The Duke, Natalie Portman's Shaved Head, The Pica Beats, and Vince Mira.

And don't forget about the comedy stage! So far this year, the comedy lineup includes Zach Galifiankas, Demetri Martin, Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job, Todd Barry, Jon Benjamin, God's Pottery, and the People's Republic of Komedy.

Tickets go on sale February 28th at 10 a.m., when you can get them on the (relative) cheap: a three-day pass goes for $154.50 and single-day tickets go for $56.50 through Sunday, March 1st at midnight.

Full lineup by day and detailed ticket info after the jump.

Saturday, May 23th
Kings of Leon / Yeah Yeah Yeahs / The Decemberists / Animal Collective / Bon Iver / Devotchka / M. Ward / Doves / Sun Kil Moon / The Gaslight Anthem / King Khan & The Shrines / Ra Ra Riot / Shearwater / Passion Pit / Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band / Vince Mira / Blind Pilot / Owl City / Arthur & Yu / Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele / Death Vessel / Hockey

Sunday, May 24th
Jane’s Addiction / Nine Inch Nails / TV On The Radio / Peter Bjorn and John / of Montreal / The Avett Brothers / Calexico / M83 / The Airborne Toxic Event / The Walkmen / The Wrens / St. Vincent / The Dodos / John Vanderslice / The Submarines / Viva Voce / The Builders And The Butchers / AA Bondy / Fences / Point Juncture, WA / Jon Benjamin

Monday, May 25th
Ben Harper and Relentless7 / Erykah Badu / Silversun Pickups / Fleet Foxes / Gogol Bordello / Santigold / Grizzly Bear / Explosions In The Sky / Girl Talk / Blitzen Trapper / The Knux / Monotonix / Bishop Allen / Black Moth Super Rainbow / Beach House / Mugison / The Dutchess And The Duke / School Of Seven Bells / Horse Feathers / The Pica Beats / Loch Lomond / BLK JKS

Comedy lineup includes Zach Galifiankas, Demetri Martin, Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job, Todd Barry, Jon Benjamin, God's Pottery, People's Republic of Komedy, & more.

Tickets
Beginning February 28th (on sale weekend only):
A discounted 3 DAY FESTIVAL PASS is available for a very limited time / $154.50
Offer ends Sunday, March 1st at midnight.
Single tickets, per day / $56.50

Beginning March 2nd:
3 day pass / $199.50
Single tickets, per day / $66.50

Beginning May 11:
3 day pass / $229.50
Single tickets, per day / $76.50

V.I.P. package tickets with special amenities also available.
Full details on the festival website: sasquatchfestival.com
(Applicable service charges may apply)

Tickets go on sale Saturday February 28th at 10AM and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, sasquatchfestival.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone in Seattle (206) 628-0888, in Oregon (503) 224-4400, and in Eastern Washington (509) 735-0500

(courtesy Seattlest & SasquatchFestival.com)