This 360 photo sums up winter in Buffalo - white and dimly lit.
So many deer and their fluffy tails.
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02/01/2015 12:50 #59809
Lake iceCategory: winter
We went down onto the ice at Wilkenson Point with (e:Terry)'s mom. It actually wasn't windy for once. I love sliding around on the ice, I want to go down more like last year - good thing we have a lot of time still.
This 360 photo sums up winter in Buffalo - white and dimly lit.
So many deer and their fluffy tails.
This 360 photo sums up winter in Buffalo - white and dimly lit.
So many deer and their fluffy tails.
01/30/2015 19:19 #59805
First world problemsCategory: tech
When (e:paul)'s new bluetoothbrush won't sync up with his phone, iPad, or my phone.
sina - 02/03/15 13:48
how is its function?
how is its function?
paul - 01/31/15 20:14
I still like it because it tracks when you are pressing too hard.
I still like it because it tracks when you are pressing too hard.
joe - 01/31/15 16:06
Update: he bought the wrong toothbrush. it isn't the model with Bluetooth but a plain wireless connection to this little LCD screen.
Update: he bought the wrong toothbrush. it isn't the model with Bluetooth but a plain wireless connection to this little LCD screen.
tinypliny - 01/31/15 01:05
Such an arduous task to remember to brush your teeth twice a day. I say sue those bastards. Your teeth are rotting because of bluetooth failure.
Such an arduous task to remember to brush your teeth twice a day. I say sue those bastards. Your teeth are rotting because of bluetooth failure.
01/30/2015 19:17 #59804
Datsik at Town BallroomCategory: dancing
On Wednesday. (e:paul) and I went to the Datsik concert at Town Ballroom.
These babies were here to wish me goodbye from 901 when I left work.
The concert opened up with a DJ that I initally thought was Datsik. He played a mix of dubstep/drum and bass prefaced by either a top 40, Bon Jovi, or mariachi song with no transition. It was so strange to see all these 19 year old bros screaming to a remix of "Living on a Prayer".
Next Datsik came on. I'm didn't think I was into dubstep but this was absoutely ridiculous. Town Ballroom felt like what I imagine a crazy big city club to be like because it was so packed. It's really weird how quickly dubstep/electronic music went from something nerdy when I was in college to big trendy shows like this now. There were people trying to mosh and crowd surf, but the best dancing was in the back where we had tons of room.
Speaking of the crowd, they were ridiculous and so young. All these guys who were rolling so bad really wanted us to come to Bambino for some show after. It was a work night so Paul and I went to underground instead. I haven't been there in a while and it's very run down, but I think I prefer it over Cathode. The dance area is way cooler. Some drunk old man started yelling at us about peanut butter and jelly.
This sounds like it'd be one of those classy underground nights
The night ended with Jim Steakout and some greasy veggie tacos.
On the way home, we saw this pile of asphalt just dumped all over the snow on the sidewalk. Who thought this was a solution to anything?
These babies were here to wish me goodbye from 901 when I left work.
The concert opened up with a DJ that I initally thought was Datsik. He played a mix of dubstep/drum and bass prefaced by either a top 40, Bon Jovi, or mariachi song with no transition. It was so strange to see all these 19 year old bros screaming to a remix of "Living on a Prayer".
Next Datsik came on. I'm didn't think I was into dubstep but this was absoutely ridiculous. Town Ballroom felt like what I imagine a crazy big city club to be like because it was so packed. It's really weird how quickly dubstep/electronic music went from something nerdy when I was in college to big trendy shows like this now. There were people trying to mosh and crowd surf, but the best dancing was in the back where we had tons of room.
Speaking of the crowd, they were ridiculous and so young. All these guys who were rolling so bad really wanted us to come to Bambino for some show after. It was a work night so Paul and I went to underground instead. I haven't been there in a while and it's very run down, but I think I prefer it over Cathode. The dance area is way cooler. Some drunk old man started yelling at us about peanut butter and jelly.
This sounds like it'd be one of those classy underground nights
The night ended with Jim Steakout and some greasy veggie tacos.
On the way home, we saw this pile of asphalt just dumped all over the snow on the sidewalk. Who thought this was a solution to anything?
tinypliny - 02/13/15 22:33
they didn't like it white, so they made it black?
they didn't like it white, so they made it black?
01/30/2015 00:26 #59800
Terrymon digitiert zu...Category: deutsch
Schwanzmon! Greif dich an!
At work I still listen to a constant stream of German in the background so that maybe I'll pick up more. Lately it's been Digimon. It's a cute show that's easy to understand without having to watch the video.
They're all on youtube so it's very easy to listen to them on my phone. The second video is so freaking cute with the little digimon babies.
While I was listening to it I realized one of the digimon (Gabumon?) had a familiar voice. I realized it was one of Terry's German voices. Then I remembered him saying that when (e:paul) and (e:terry) were in Germany, Terry learned a lot by watching Digimon and Dragonball Z. Weirdly enough there's a character named TK in it.
It makes me wonder what kind of speech habits I pick up what I listen to. When I read German text a lot of phrases get repeated how Ladykracher's characters would say them.
At work I still listen to a constant stream of German in the background so that maybe I'll pick up more. Lately it's been Digimon. It's a cute show that's easy to understand without having to watch the video.
They're all on youtube so it's very easy to listen to them on my phone. The second video is so freaking cute with the little digimon babies.
While I was listening to it I realized one of the digimon (Gabumon?) had a familiar voice. I realized it was one of Terry's German voices. Then I remembered him saying that when (e:paul) and (e:terry) were in Germany, Terry learned a lot by watching Digimon and Dragonball Z. Weirdly enough there's a character named TK in it.
It makes me wonder what kind of speech habits I pick up what I listen to. When I read German text a lot of phrases get repeated how Ladykracher's characters would say them.
tinypliny - 02/13/15 22:34
hehe, for a while there I started to learn Polish but the language proved too tough for me... too many zzzzzes. Maybe I should take your example. I also want to learn Spanish, considering I already sing a lot of random stuff in it (even though I don't know squat).
hehe, for a while there I started to learn Polish but the language proved too tough for me... too many zzzzzes. Maybe I should take your example. I also want to learn Spanish, considering I already sing a lot of random stuff in it (even though I don't know squat).
01/28/2015 02:39 #59797
My dad reviewsCategory: writing
My brother Daniel has always been a good writer. A weird one but a good one.
See here
The other day he sent me his new tumblr, "mydadreviews". He writes as a suburban everyman mixed in with his own nerdiness. It reminds me of when we used to sit around the family computer and write down all these ridiculous stories. I specifically remember writing one about Louis Braille leading a double life as a trans-woman, Louise Braille. So bizarre.
Unfortunately I don't think I have a creative writing bone left in my body after wringing them out in college, so I'll have to live vicariously through my brother.
Bubbs, if you read this, sign up for (e:strip) already.
See here
The other day he sent me his new tumblr, "mydadreviews". He writes as a suburban everyman mixed in with his own nerdiness. It reminds me of when we used to sit around the family computer and write down all these ridiculous stories. I specifically remember writing one about Louis Braille leading a double life as a trans-woman, Louise Braille. So bizarre.
Unfortunately I don't think I have a creative writing bone left in my body after wringing them out in college, so I'll have to live vicariously through my brother.
Bubbs, if you read this, sign up for (e:strip) already.
tinypliny - 02/13/15 22:43
He is such a good writer! I am laughing out loud.
But tumblr is so confusing. It says one note and when you click on it you see that two people have "liked" the post. I mean what the hell does note mean? Doesn't note mean the same thing in tumblrland as the rest of the internets?!
arrgh
He is such a good writer! I am laughing out loud.
But tumblr is so confusing. It says one note and when you click on it you see that two people have "liked" the post. I mean what the hell does note mean? Doesn't note mean the same thing in tumblrland as the rest of the internets?!
arrgh
hehe - yes, that is how I remember Buffalo. Beautiful though - like the cover of an abstract ambient album.