I realized a bit ago that to some degree I am still caught up in the...institutional?...thinking that dominated life up until graduation from college. That is, I have breaks at regular and predictable periods, and during that time one is allowed to do certain things, like relax, or travel.
However. I am young, semi-employed, and relatively untethered. Since work has cut hours, I have decided to take the apples given to me by life, and make cider. Some of this cider will be consumed fresh, some will be left to ferment.
For instance: Megabus charges me ~$20 to travel to Ohio and back. If I'm going to keep getting 4 day weekends from work, there is very little reason not to take a weekend or two and travel. It worked out well going to Cleveland, and will work nicely for Athens (OH) in April. Now, money is still a problem---but $20? Every so often, that can be afforded.
Also, I have clever plans, most of which are going well so far.
Peaches and sunshine,
J
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Back
Motherfuckers, I'm back.
Sorry for the profanity, but it has been so long, I figured I should grab your attention.
Here are a few things:
I'm comfortably settled in Bridgeport on the south side of Chicago, have a great new roomate, a job that doesn't come with enough hours but is relatively non-taxing, and a thoroughly wonderful young woman in my life.
I'm in Pittsburgh now, celebrating the holiday and (most unfortunately) mourning for my grandfather, who passed away last sunday. It is very nice to see the family together, and despite my lack of clear or cemented faith, I am confident he is doing better now than he was.
Also- just finished a run of "War Music," my Iliad play---was never really sure if it was going to get up (wait, that's a total lie---but it was touch and go for a bit).
I'm pondering the next project, cooling my heels, and trying to stay warm through the Chicago winter.
I'm going to try to post here more often again---you know how it is, after long enough it gets hard---but now that I've broken the ice, I think we'll be fine.
Also, I'm thinking about starting a podcast. Yeah?
Sorry for the profanity, but it has been so long, I figured I should grab your attention.
Here are a few things:
I'm comfortably settled in Bridgeport on the south side of Chicago, have a great new roomate, a job that doesn't come with enough hours but is relatively non-taxing, and a thoroughly wonderful young woman in my life.
I'm in Pittsburgh now, celebrating the holiday and (most unfortunately) mourning for my grandfather, who passed away last sunday. It is very nice to see the family together, and despite my lack of clear or cemented faith, I am confident he is doing better now than he was.
Also- just finished a run of "War Music," my Iliad play---was never really sure if it was going to get up (wait, that's a total lie---but it was touch and go for a bit).
I'm pondering the next project, cooling my heels, and trying to stay warm through the Chicago winter.
I'm going to try to post here more often again---you know how it is, after long enough it gets hard---but now that I've broken the ice, I think we'll be fine.
Also, I'm thinking about starting a podcast. Yeah?
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Ambition
Dragon Wars: I could have made this movie.
Right now.
Blindfolded.
Good god.
Other than that? I've moved (3309 S Aberdeen st Apt #1F, Chicago IL 60609, for those keeping track of these things).
I'm living alone for the first time ever. I whip between lonely and depressed and overjoyed at my independence and freedom at an amazing pace.
Good lord, seriously. Was someone actually payed for any part of this movie?
I feel like there are a surprising number of recognizable faces---one of the guys from the Office, the Dad from Donnie Darko, one of the secretaries from "The West Wing"...come on, guys!
More posting later, hopefully.
Right now.
Blindfolded.
Good god.
Other than that? I've moved (3309 S Aberdeen st Apt #1F, Chicago IL 60609, for those keeping track of these things).
I'm living alone for the first time ever. I whip between lonely and depressed and overjoyed at my independence and freedom at an amazing pace.
Good lord, seriously. Was someone actually payed for any part of this movie?
I feel like there are a surprising number of recognizable faces---one of the guys from the Office, the Dad from Donnie Darko, one of the secretaries from "The West Wing"...come on, guys!
More posting later, hopefully.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
RIP DFW
If you haven't read it already, here's something to mull over.
http://goaheadsueme.blogspot.com/2005/05/david-foster-wallace-at-kenyon-college.html
I don't even pretend to be at a point where I can live a life in accordance to what he's talking about...but I think it might be a worthy goal.
http://goaheadsueme.blogspot.com/2005/05/david-foster-wallace-at-kenyon-college.html
I don't even pretend to be at a point where I can live a life in accordance to what he's talking about...but I think it might be a worthy goal.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
I am lifted, I am lifted!
Ludders is visiting this week! Can't wait to see him.
We're going tailgateing with President Nugent at the UChicago vs Kenyon football game, then seeing Great Big Sea for free at Grant Park.
Will there be more epic days? Most likely not.
I've been in a much better mood in the last couple of days---got a lot of sleep, got my head on straight about a couple of things---I'm doing well. We're hitting the rush period for work, so things are getting busy, which is nice---makes the time fly.
Having dinner with some friends tonight, making Dad's pasta...unfortunately, I don't have a pasta maker here (or an hour to spare making it), so it will have to be boxed, but...such is life.
Alright, one more round of cleaning before work! Hope all are well!
We're going tailgateing with President Nugent at the UChicago vs Kenyon football game, then seeing Great Big Sea for free at Grant Park.
Will there be more epic days? Most likely not.
I've been in a much better mood in the last couple of days---got a lot of sleep, got my head on straight about a couple of things---I'm doing well. We're hitting the rush period for work, so things are getting busy, which is nice---makes the time fly.
Having dinner with some friends tonight, making Dad's pasta...unfortunately, I don't have a pasta maker here (or an hour to spare making it), so it will have to be boxed, but...such is life.
Alright, one more round of cleaning before work! Hope all are well!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
What's in a name?
I find myself, after a long life of never really acquiring any good nicknames, having two within the space of a couple weeks. Both of which I enjoy.
Previous nicknames? Endless permutations/corruptions of my name- Jeffy, Chef, Chef-Jeff, etc---don't seem to really count. For a brief and slightly bizarre couple of months, I was nicknamed "Leech"...not for any good reason. During High school, there was a small group of people who regularly called me "Spike"---though that's not really a sticking kind of name. Or...well...sorry. Oh! At least 'dreas and Drew on the fencing team called me "Oh Captain my Captain" with somewhat alarming frequency (especially because they kill...and maybe eat?...him at the end of the poem). I still liked that one though.
What brings this up? There are too many people named "Jeff" at work, so I go by "Nils" while there. I'm finally learning to respond to it, but its kinda strange. Also, everyone has a different pronunciation, which is actually fine---doesn't bother me, as it isn't really my name...but I think some other people are confused by it.
Laundry is reaching a critical point---I need to find a new system of dealing with it. Unfortunately, I have the sneaking suspicion that today, that system is going to be "Wait until Tuesday."
Dan is in Chicago--saw him briefly last night, and will hopefully get down to the beach today.
Been watching a bit of the Stargate tv ventures---not the sterling glory of the original movie, but fun in premise, if nothing else. Not the worst acting for a sci-fi channel series either.
Also starting to work through Bob Fagles' translation of the Aeneid--been a while since I read the work, so I'm pretty excited.
Music plug for my friend--check out their new demo at www.myspace.com/circlevsel . I especially like "White Roofed Chapel" and "Enslave the Whales." Kinda artsy-indy etc rock. Would have played well at the Horn, but with more people enjoying them, and less people banging randomly on drums. Includes one of my favorite new lyrics:
"I am not like the women he knew -
I am hip to
the science behind the bombs."
Also---for those of you who haven't seen: a rough cut teaser for "Kitchen Hamlet"--not sure if I've posted this here yet.
http://www.markyeazel.com/kitchenhamlet.html
Feels good to post again---I'll have another update soon, I feel like I've got more to write about.
And yes, for those keeping score, I didn't give you the second new nickname. That can probably come later. You know how it is.
Previous nicknames? Endless permutations/corruptions of my name- Jeffy, Chef, Chef-Jeff, etc---don't seem to really count. For a brief and slightly bizarre couple of months, I was nicknamed "Leech"...not for any good reason. During High school, there was a small group of people who regularly called me "Spike"---though that's not really a sticking kind of name. Or...well...sorry. Oh! At least 'dreas and Drew on the fencing team called me "Oh Captain my Captain" with somewhat alarming frequency (especially because they kill...and maybe eat?...him at the end of the poem). I still liked that one though.
What brings this up? There are too many people named "Jeff" at work, so I go by "Nils" while there. I'm finally learning to respond to it, but its kinda strange. Also, everyone has a different pronunciation, which is actually fine---doesn't bother me, as it isn't really my name...but I think some other people are confused by it.
Laundry is reaching a critical point---I need to find a new system of dealing with it. Unfortunately, I have the sneaking suspicion that today, that system is going to be "Wait until Tuesday."
Dan is in Chicago--saw him briefly last night, and will hopefully get down to the beach today.
Been watching a bit of the Stargate tv ventures---not the sterling glory of the original movie, but fun in premise, if nothing else. Not the worst acting for a sci-fi channel series either.
Also starting to work through Bob Fagles' translation of the Aeneid--been a while since I read the work, so I'm pretty excited.
Music plug for my friend--check out their new demo at www.myspace.com/circlevsel . I especially like "White Roofed Chapel" and "Enslave the Whales." Kinda artsy-indy etc rock. Would have played well at the Horn, but with more people enjoying them, and less people banging randomly on drums. Includes one of my favorite new lyrics:
"I am not like the women he knew -
I am hip to
the science behind the bombs."
Also---for those of you who haven't seen: a rough cut teaser for "Kitchen Hamlet"--not sure if I've posted this here yet.
http://www.markyeazel.com/kitchenhamlet.html
Feels good to post again---I'll have another update soon, I feel like I've got more to write about.
And yes, for those keeping score, I didn't give you the second new nickname. That can probably come later. You know how it is.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Love Story
I just received a note in a bottle.
Anyone know anything about this?
Oh! I think I figured it out!
Awesome....
Anyone know anything about this?
Oh! I think I figured it out!
Awesome....
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