How did I not know about this?
Web edition! Yep, I take myself that seriously. To call this an “edition.” IAMDONALD.COM – Just found Donald Glover‘s blog site. The actor/comic/writer of “Community” fame has pretty sweet taste, and the layout is awesome. His categories include “music,” “foodanddrink,” and “generaldopeness.” MATT JOHNSON INK – Okay, so I knew about this since I read … Read more
Vampires are better than Twilight. [Exhibit A]:
I get that vampires are nerdy. I get that they’re romantic and symbolic and angsty. I fully admit that my love for the little biters is uncool. But it is founded. It’s not like I’m defensive on this topic because I’m currently trying to write an amazing graphic novel with an amazing artist friend about … Read more
How did I not know about this?
MARIAH CAREY VIDEOS Well, that they’re ridiculous. I knew of their existence, but not their entertainment value. While hanging out in Japan (forgive the absence) last week, I witnessed 6 Mariah Carey videos in a row on MTV. 6. In a row. Beyond that fact alone, I was most amused by this one, in which … Read more
Peter Jackson plays too much Mario Kart [Exhibit A]:
I have numerous issues with Peter Jackson’s latest work, The Lovely Bones, most of which I won’t go into. But I will say that I wanted to put a muting veil over almost every aspect of the film. Everything from the supersaturated cartoon-y costumes to the flashy parallel editing had a quality of vibrancy that … Read more
Gifted
Here are some of my favorite gifts of 2009: Help with a plane ticket to Tokyo (given to me by my parents) I’m going for a week February 2 to see my bestie, who happens to work as Cinderella, Arial, the Blue Fairy, and Cruella DeVille at Disneyland Tokyo. No big. This Japanese tee (given … Read more
The best things in my room
Despite my frustration with being stuck in Pleasanton (I know, of all places to be financially destitute), I kind of love using my old room as work space. Even though it usually exists in a state of seeming chaos which inspires my mother to tape Zits comic strips, depicting stinking mountains of teenage mess and harried … Read more
Peeve Me
by writing a book in which God reinforces racial stereotypes, “…’Guess that’s jes’ the way I is.’ Mack was interested. ’Do you ever get mad at any of them?’ ‘Sho ’nuff! What parent doesn’t?…’” (119). Jesus is sexist, “Mack shook his head at the realization. ’But I’m not very good at the relationship stuff. Not … Read more
Things that seem distinctly American to me for which I am grateful:
Hamburgers Americanos Tap water that doesn’t give me the runs Taxi drivers that don’t always try to rip you off Drinking milk by the glass (or at least cold milk) Driving Screen doors/window screens Bacon Peanut butter Getting a plate for bread and oil before a meal Respect for personal space bubbles Barbeques American TV … Read more
