Oh, the Spending

I need to start working 35hr weeks to pay for everything I want for this year (better internet, digital cable, videogames, and, most importantly, wedding stuff). I need to get on that.

Bioshock is easily one of the best games I've played in a long time. I've never been one of those people who thinks it's permissable to buy a system for one game, but this game comes pretty close to me hanging that idea up for good. My shiney new Elite looks pretty sweet on my parents' HDTV. It's so weird sitting so far away from a TV to play a game. Ah, the wave of the future. I may go up to Sherman tomorrow just to get Madden so I can play it on the awesome TV.

I like the new Rilo Kiley despite some horrible tracks. The new Eisley is alright in my book--it'd be hard to ever top Room Noises. Haven't jumped head-first into the new Architecture, yet. The new Mae is OK. It's been a while since I've gotten really excited about Mae, so it doesn't surprise me that I'm not trembling about the new album.

I am also quite excited about "Dexter" on DVD.

Oh, also, remind me not to ever wear eye makeup for the hell of it. I think it looks like balls on 99.9% of men.

But yeah, BIOSHOCK. Get it. Now.


"Silver Lining"
Rilo Kiley

Matt Groening Took 87 Minutes Away From My Life

I'm quite excited for Lauren's arrival here in the Dallas area. We're really starting to get the ball rolling on this wedding stuff.

On a different note, I have a feeling that everything leading up to James and Erin's October 5th nuptials will be quite turbulent. I hope not, but when you run with a lie for that long, something's got to give.

I've been getting my ass spanked by some kid online in All-Pro. Clearly something needs to change. Maybe I'll make a new team. I need some blinding speed.

The Simpsons was really one of the worst movies I've ever seen. I wish I was exaggerating. It was just terrible. Ben and I didn't really laugh at all. They ruined the funniest part (Spiderpig) by putting it in the trailer. Bourne Ultimatum was pretty good. I enjoyed it less than its predecessors, but it was still awesome in it's own way. Matt Damon is a bona fide action star in my book. Who knew?


"In the Aeroplane Over the Sea"
Neutral Milk Hotel

Patch, Pill, Turkey, What Have You

I think I got my parents to quit smoking tonight, starting on September 2. I'm pretty excited about it, but we'll see how long it lasts.

"The Gymnast, High Above the Ground"
The Decemberists