The Extended Layoff

Haven't really felt like blogging much lately. Not that there's not a lot to talk about, but I guess I've been feeling the need for down-time. Anyway, since school has been out, it's been semi-eventful. More gym time, caught a few shows, and have been spending time relaxing. Also, a bit of a disappointment as grades were returned. But that's life, right? Work starts Tuesday, so I'm doing my best to enjoy what's left of this little layoff. Anyway, here's life in pictures.

Grand Theft Auto IV

I purchased this as a reward for enduring finals (although now I don't feel that I deserved it quite so much). I wasn't so excited about it once I actually bought it, but now I've put a few dozen hours into it and I've been enjoying it thoroughly. A lot of thought was put into this game and it's pretty sick.

Radiohead




The Pavillion in the Woodlands is a pretty decent venue for a larger-sized venue. It looks like we were further away then we were, although we were pretty far away. Great show. Played all of In Rainbows, and mixed in some of the older stuff. Probably a better set list than two years ago in Berkeley.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club




This was the second of two shows that we saw them play (the first one had my phone dying, hence no crappy quality pictures to post). They played two awesome shows, although the Austin show was crowded with douche bags. Really, really annoying douche bags. The second show was in Houston and was free (!). Jack Daniels put on a free show, and even gave out two free drink tickets, as well as $3 you-call-its. Just a good night, except Butters (Paul) tried to give the lead-singer advice, post-show and made us all look like clowns.

Saturday was Mani's birthday whiffle ball championship game, and unfortunately we (the Red Sox) lost to the D-Backs (read: D-BAGS). But it was all in good fun, and lets not forget who actually won the world series. I also lost the much hyped up beer-off, another unfortunate moment in an ever-disappointing month that began, literally, with a car accident. But I'm eager to put it behind me, and it's almost over.