Rock out!

The Feeling
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Last night we went over to Clark for a special presentation of Copper Tree, Liam's band. There was of course much rocking out and good fun.

Hanging Out

Drinks
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Yeah so I don't think I spent this much money ever in Europe. But Ithaca is a one of a kind place, it really makes you want to go out every single day and night too. The music, the cool bars and cafes and restaurants with awesome food... it's really hard not to enjoy this place, and enjoyment takes cash :) With the exception of course of the hike to the frozen waterfall, but the following french onion soup at Simmeons to warm up nulled out that "free experience".

Webcomics

So now that I'm back on the Internet train, and have my sweet laptop back (whoohoo!), I'm exploring the new art of webcomics. Since anyone can do it it's really driving the market for them up and creating many a good strip. Check out this atypical, nice-thought provoking comic series about a boy named Copper and his dog Fred.

To the old masters...

I've just realized that two greats have recently gone, and nobody told me about it while I was away. Mr. Miyagi, that is Pat Morita died this year! He was the master that taught us all what's really important about karate. And Richard Pryor... a great, funny and just all round awesome actor. Take care!

Crazy Man

Porn Director
Originally uploaded by nirakara.

I don't know why but I love this picture! Juan has the coolest orange glasses that I would never be able to pull off, and with the big medallion and the beard... yeah awesome. Anyway more of Ithaca online now!

Folk Fun

Lindsay Mac
Originally uploaded by nirakara.

The best part of a college town? Awesome random music you've never heard of. Rock! I mean Folk!

Cats in Ithaca

Evil Corina
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Well this is Juan's cat, but there are also cousins in Ithaca which makes it more fun. Cornell's little surrounding town is an awesome and quite lively town and of course lots beautiful scenery to go explore!

Back in Black

The Moon
Originally uploaded by nirakara.

So I'm around New England, and I'm visiting friends and what not, so here are some pics of these last two or so weeks.

Creative Night!!!

Sweetness, Blogger finally added a multiple picture upload function, I'm so happy!!!

Ok quick recap I've left Europe and I'm somewhere between New England and in upstate NY currently. Please forward any questions to our department of inquiries.

Well as part of my being back I was initiated into the Creative Night Group (CNG) composed of Liam, Irma, Brian and Danielle.

The story is that each person gets a topic from every other and in the span of like 15 minutes (supposedly) one comes up with some creativeness, in the form of poetry, play, music, art, etc. and then everyone gets to see. My talents apparently don't lie in the form of words, as they do for some of the other folks in this group, but I did sketch out some fun drawings. The one above's topic was from Liam: Sockpuppet. Below is Danielle's suggestion, Sky by Night. I've improved on them a bit with the use of photoshop for your enjoyment.


What follows are my attempts with words. Firstly "Connections", given to me by Irma...

Connections (monologue)

I severed all connections, and disappeared from every world. I disconnected my emotions and my thoughts; enough was enough! Or at least that’s what my girlfriend has said… ok ex-girlfriend now.

The lights were on, but it was all darkness. I’m not used to it I guess, but reality was just too empty. Where is the good fight to fight here? If I don’t know my enemies how can I win? Defeating the left-over meatloaf tonight, where’s the glory in that? Where’s the magic in serving cat food to my pet? He might as well be an undefeatable overlord.

Tomorrow I’ll put on a suit, with no armor and I’ll bear no brilliant sword. No damsel will want saving and no dragon slaying. *Sigh*

Awww screw it, one more hour playing online can’t hurt.

Diesel (poem, topic by Brian)

Are you diesel?
Are you clutch?
Are you money?
Or is it too much?

The words and phrases,
The trophies on our shelves.
When we look in the mirror
Do we see ourselves?

Like a burning engine
Ready to flare,
Your friends are the fuel
And they're all gonna stare!

But you are diesel,
You are course,
You will hold steady,
With all your force.