I know I've kind of fallen off a bit on the posts (okay, not really - only missed a couple days, but still), but I'm working on getting things back up to speed. I realize my readership is small, but I kind of get addicted to these things. Once I start, I go full steam ahead, like it or not.
There are several topics and ideas kind of floating around in my head, and I'm working to find a free moment to start on some rough drafts, but that's neither here nor there. For now, I just want to make a few announcements.
1) Watch David Letterman tonight. I'm not even sure who the guest is (nor do I care, frankly), but the musical guest is none other than the great Mastodon. Promoting The Hunter, obviously, so I fully recommend everyone either stay up late or DVR. Most excited I've been for David Letterman since he did "drum solo" week earlier this year with special guest Neil Peart. Speaking of Neil, watch one of the greatest drum solos ever here.
2) Speaking of Mastodon, I finally got a chance to listen to The Hunter. A very strong entry. Many diverse elements on the disc. Mastodon's earlier albums gravitated from the rough, hard, and earthy to the obscure, ethereal, and meaty; The Hunter is more a combination. Some tracks are aggressive, even brutal; others slow things down and delve into softer territory. There's even one track which seems to kind of be Mastodon's take on a love song. I prefer 2009's Crack the Skye because it was a more ethereal kind of concept album (and I love concept albums), but these guys are still one of the most interesting and exciting musical acts performing now, so anything from them is worth a listen.
3) I'm starting to get more of a handle on my schedule. That doesn't make it any less challenging, but I feel more confident now, after seven weeks. Solid As in each class, though I have to be careful in Anatomy/Physiology as we're starting to learn all of the bones and bone markings. Much repetition is needed. Wish me luck with that. Likewise, Organic Chemistry is only a solid A because our test was curved - but hey, it's an A!
4) Where should we go for our honeymoon? I've mentioned my fiancee quite a bit (for those who haven't figured it out, she posts as "Kate"), and I'm looking for some opinions. We've thrown around quite a few ideas, but now we're pretty set on doing a few days in the Pacific Northwest and then a week-long Alaskan cruise. Sounds really great to me. Thoughts? Vendors to check for deals?
That's all I've got for now. Like I said, I'm working on keeping things more up to date here, so keep checking!
I highly recommend the Alaskan Cruise, we took the family there July 2010 and loved it. We saw whales, eagles, glaciers and hiked through the rainforest. I think everyone should go there at least once. Kind of makes you feel small being surrounded by nature. We flew into Seattle and sailed from there and back. Been there a couple of times and really enjoy the city. Can't go wrong with this trip. By the way I miss talking to you about music, sports and movies, so the blogs a great idea.
ReplyDeleteAh, welcome! Took me a long time to figure out who this was. How are things?
ReplyDeleteWe actually may be changing it yet again to a European cruise - similar cost, but most exotic locale. Not set yet, but that's the direction we're moving in.
By the way, re: the topic - little disappointed in Mastodon's Letterman performance. They seemed pretty stiff and restrained, especially the drummer. Ah well.