I might be crazy, but if I can find a scavenger hunt/bicycle adventure partner for this event, I may sign up and do the Urban Assault Ride event on Sunday, May 25th. I know that it's during the Memorial Day weekend, and there may be folks who will be out of town, but this sounds like lots of fun.

Hmmmm.....

Yikes. The list of shows for The Tar Plains is getting bigger and better!

5/10 (Sat): Satyricon (opening for The Prids, Reporter, and Magic Johnson)
6/16 (Mon): Kelly's Olympian
7/1 (Tues): Ash Street Saloon
7/23 (Wed): Tonic Lounge

Plus other shows to be announced, possibly.

Happiness is seeing one's band name listed in The Portland Mercury, under the recommended "Up & Coming" section (page 23 in the print edition, by the way). I am going to keep the current issue of the weekly, as I am extremely excited about The Tar Plains' first-ever live show on Saturday ( Read more... )

While waiting for a bus ride home after an upscale dinner last Saturday night, I got a text message from the bassist from my favorite Portland band, asking me if my band would like to open up for their show next Saturday night. After checking with the other band member, we decided to accept this incredible offer, and are embarking on a week's worth ( Read more... )

As of this moment, there are at least two confirmed live dates for The Tar Plains--one in June and another in beginning of July. There is a possibility of more performances being scheduled. Hot damn. I am beyond excited!

Time to start devising keyboard splits and start contemplating live gear setup technical mumbo-jumbo. And practice. Lots of

Today is the first day of my 19-day Working Week. I am beyond crazy for volunteering to work for almost three weeks straight, but considering that I have medical bills to pay this year (thank goodness for getting dental work done), and plans to save up for the August vacation (Tampa and NYC), I am looking forward to the hopefully fat paycheck ( Read more... )

Thus the weekend begins. The two-day respite from work will be the only days off work until end of April, as I am working 19 straight days, beginning next Monday.

I suppose I shall entertain the possibility of partying like a Rock Star this weekend. I may commence the weekend with a visit to Bailey's Taproom this evening.

Last night I discovered the delightful A Pleasant View series on YouTube. I spent over two hours watching the entire series. Hot damn. I never thought that there would be a day that I would enjoy drama series!

( The Introduction to A Pleasant View series )

Only 40 more minutes until the cooking class at Sur La Table begins! I am looking forward to the hands-on Pasta Dishes to Welcome Spring class! :)

Oh yeah, I am contemplating going to the Spring Beer and Wine Fest. I may go on Saturday.

And speaking of Saturday, it's the National Corndog Day (I said "corndog," not "horndog")! Time to stock up on ( Read more... )

During my morning commute, I listened to Suzanne Vega's Beauty & Crime album; most, if not all of the songs are about New York City. I definitely felt a NYC withdrawal while listening to the album. The vacation in August couldn't come soon enough! Even little things here in Portland, whether the smell of exhaust in a freight elevator at work, or ( Read more... )