Goodbye to Reasonable Updates.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
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In case you are one of the 6 people in the world without a Facebook account, I would just like to inform you that I am alive. So much has happened since the last post that I'm going to forgo most of it. I'll give you an easy to read, abridged version. Think of it as a pocket guide to my past 6 months.
- I visited Japan twice, once to Tokyo and the Kanto region and the other to the Kansai area of Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, etc.
- Concert-wise I went to see the Hood Internet, the Advantage twice, King Khan and the BBQ Show (which no longer exists due to that show), Handsome Furs and Teengirl Fantasy.
- About mid-July I became bored of only socializing over drinking so I purchased a PS3.
- I dressed up as a penguin for Halloween.
- I got drunk and went to noraebang (karaoke) with an owner of a local fried chicken restaurant and his wife, neither of which speak English beyond a few words and phrases.
- Learned that the Korean idea of sushi can be radically different.
- I was called a "dandy" for the first time in my life. Allegedly it was a compliment.
- Went to a Korean booking club... If there is any interest about booking, I'd be happy to explain.
- Visited an Expo that happened to have a baked goods exhibit and an alcohol/wine/beer exhibit in the same building. Excellent combo.
- Gambled at a casino at 6 AM; lost 10,000W (~$9).
Ok, now that we are somewhat caught up, let's move forward. There's nothing too exciting in the near future, sans seeing the Flaming Lips in Seoul on Nov. 20th. It should be a great show; this is their first time playing in Korea so expectations are pretty high.
I'll take some more photos of things soon, so check back later.
Recent Recommendations:
TV: Bored to Death. Ted Danson's legitimately funny; that should say enough for the show.
Movie: House (Hausu). A bizarre Japanese horror film from the late 70's with excellent special effects for its time that just received a Criterion release. Not for everyone..
Game: Costume Quest. Double Fine's latest release that might be the best (and only) downloadable holiday-based RPG ever. (Xbox 360 Arcade and Playstation Network)
Mobile: Game Dev Story. The Internet is a buzz about this latest iPhone game and rightfully so. Run your own office and develop video games; Mall of Booty was adored by critics and fans alike.
I just assumed booking is what "bookies" did. Glad life is going well and would be greatly interested in Mall of Booty myself, just waiting on the US release. Assuming we ever make an AO rated game :P