back to school and growing a beard
I had a great few days in Hobart visiting my mother and sister and nephew. I even drove a lot which was fantastic. Much easier than Melbourne; far fewer cars, far more curves and much prettier views. Didn't catch up with enough people but it was great to catch a gig and climb Mt Wellington to it's thick blanket of snow. One of the most fun times I've had in Hobart.
I got my results back and I passed everything which relieved me immensely. I was so sure, walking to school on Tuesday morning to get my results, that I'd have to resit at least one exam. I did this last semester too, get so nervous about them and talk myself into thinking I'll do terribly. Anyway, straight back into it.
I booked some films for this year's film festival on Saturday. Nothing phenomenally exciting, but some interesting choices. Guy Maddin's 'My Winnipeg' looks really good, so does Werner Herzog's 'Encounters At The End of the World' where he goes to Antarctica and interviews people about why they choose to live there.
I'm also growing a beard for some bizarre reason. I've always loathed facial hair, so few people look better for it. But for some reason I just stopped shaving last week, am enduring the painful involuntary yanking of hairs whenever I hold my mobile phone to my ear and catching on shirt collars for...I don't know what. Curiosity? I guess I like to experience most things and I haven't done this before. I do like the way the hair so vividly grows in different directions, and how it's a lot more reddish gold than my hair. I'll look forward to shaving it off soon too.
Have become a manager of sorts to The Bedroom Philosopher. The new album is done and no we're pressing up copies and soon will be sending them out and shopping around the BP 'package'. His profile, new album, new single, personality, font, videos, identifiable fashion choices and generally well-respected reputation are all up for grabs and so far interest has been 100%. Very excited to see what will happen over the next few months as we chase the Flight Of The Conchords-buzz and attempt to remind people that The Bedroom Philosopher has been doing 'folkomedy' longer than those (hilarious and smart) guys have been around. Results will be posted here...
I got my results back and I passed everything which relieved me immensely. I was so sure, walking to school on Tuesday morning to get my results, that I'd have to resit at least one exam. I did this last semester too, get so nervous about them and talk myself into thinking I'll do terribly. Anyway, straight back into it.
I booked some films for this year's film festival on Saturday. Nothing phenomenally exciting, but some interesting choices. Guy Maddin's 'My Winnipeg' looks really good, so does Werner Herzog's 'Encounters At The End of the World' where he goes to Antarctica and interviews people about why they choose to live there.
I'm also growing a beard for some bizarre reason. I've always loathed facial hair, so few people look better for it. But for some reason I just stopped shaving last week, am enduring the painful involuntary yanking of hairs whenever I hold my mobile phone to my ear and catching on shirt collars for...I don't know what. Curiosity? I guess I like to experience most things and I haven't done this before. I do like the way the hair so vividly grows in different directions, and how it's a lot more reddish gold than my hair. I'll look forward to shaving it off soon too.
Have become a manager of sorts to The Bedroom Philosopher. The new album is done and no we're pressing up copies and soon will be sending them out and shopping around the BP 'package'. His profile, new album, new single, personality, font, videos, identifiable fashion choices and generally well-respected reputation are all up for grabs and so far interest has been 100%. Very excited to see what will happen over the next few months as we chase the Flight Of The Conchords-buzz and attempt to remind people that The Bedroom Philosopher has been doing 'folkomedy' longer than those (hilarious and smart) guys have been around. Results will be posted here...