General Update
I went to the Getty yesterday (pictures forthcoming). It was really fun. Its a really beautiful place. I think I liked just walking around more than the exhibits. Though there was a cool exhibit on Russian Avante-Garde book art.
I made Ginger Ale from scratch last week. It came out okay, but I dont think I kept it warm enough for the yeast to do its thing properly, it happened to be cold for those few days. I am going to try making Kvass pretty soon. Then I'm gonna try making mead. Beverage making has turned out to be kind of fun. I've been cooking too, and eating healthier. I bought a stir-fry pan thing (wok) and made potatoes, spinach, red bell pepper, and ginger in a ginger curry sauce that I made from scratch. Its fun flipping things around in the wok. It came out pretty good. I'm going to be making cornish game hens this week I think.
If you have not seen it: go see Gran Torino. It was really really great. I am going to see Valkyrie today. I may or may not post about how it is. There are a lot of good looking movies out lately.
I am at the beginning stages of working on a new musical project with Nate. It is kind of influenced by Hum and a heavier distorted kind of sound. I also made a myspace for my piano/orchestral/filmish music that can be found here. I feel like I am recharged and have a renewed interest in music altely. Not just making it but listening to it as well. I've started buying music again a lot. I think I am going to go get a portable record player and start digging through vinyl bins again searching for good jazz, funk, and progressive rock. I'm currently wanting a copy of Miles Davis' Bitches Brew on vinyl. If you have that or In a Silent Way, and dont want it/them: let me know. Since I have not had a turntable in some time I have not gotten to listen to the Weather Report album I got from Han. I listened to the samples online and it sounds pretty solid, strong Latin influence/very rhythmic.
I think some friends and I may drive up to the mountains this coming weekend to drink beer and play in the snow. It should be fun. I think I am also going to a gallery opening in Costa Mesa on Saturday after work. If anyone wants to join in for either please let me know. :)
Lastly: I love my apartment/living situation.
I made Ginger Ale from scratch last week. It came out okay, but I dont think I kept it warm enough for the yeast to do its thing properly, it happened to be cold for those few days. I am going to try making Kvass pretty soon. Then I'm gonna try making mead. Beverage making has turned out to be kind of fun. I've been cooking too, and eating healthier. I bought a stir-fry pan thing (wok) and made potatoes, spinach, red bell pepper, and ginger in a ginger curry sauce that I made from scratch. Its fun flipping things around in the wok. It came out pretty good. I'm going to be making cornish game hens this week I think.
If you have not seen it: go see Gran Torino. It was really really great. I am going to see Valkyrie today. I may or may not post about how it is. There are a lot of good looking movies out lately.
I am at the beginning stages of working on a new musical project with Nate. It is kind of influenced by Hum and a heavier distorted kind of sound. I also made a myspace for my piano/orchestral/filmish music that can be found here. I feel like I am recharged and have a renewed interest in music altely. Not just making it but listening to it as well. I've started buying music again a lot. I think I am going to go get a portable record player and start digging through vinyl bins again searching for good jazz, funk, and progressive rock. I'm currently wanting a copy of Miles Davis' Bitches Brew on vinyl. If you have that or In a Silent Way, and dont want it/them: let me know. Since I have not had a turntable in some time I have not gotten to listen to the Weather Report album I got from Han. I listened to the samples online and it sounds pretty solid, strong Latin influence/very rhythmic.
I think some friends and I may drive up to the mountains this coming weekend to drink beer and play in the snow. It should be fun. I think I am also going to a gallery opening in Costa Mesa on Saturday after work. If anyone wants to join in for either please let me know. :)
Lastly: I love my apartment/living situation.