our guests have come and gone. it was a good visit. here are a few photos:

last night we went out on the town. in the span of about 5 minutes jason saw ll cool j, and i saw julia stiles. unfortunately the other members of our party were left high and dry.

the internet at our sublet hasn't been working for about a week now. after multiple phone calls and attempts to figure out what the deal is, we have a "technician" appointment set for (hopefully) monday.

but that's not the point. the point is, given that we don't have internet at home, i was forced to go to the cafe with free wi-fi. they have yummy coffee, and they even give you a free chocolate morsel with each cup purchased. this cafe is just north of soho, which is the "nice" shopping area. it also happens to be close to our apartment (about a 10 minute walk).

anyway, so i'm sitting in the cafe, right next to (and facing) a large window that looks out onto the sidewalk. most people that walk by at least glance in the window, probably because all of us "window-sitters" are about 2 feet from the window and its quite bright in here. so why not look in? the point is, hugh jackman just walked by with one child on foot and another in a stroller. and yes, he did look in. we made eye contact... i smiled... he smiled... and then i stared at the back of his head as he walked away. i'd like to think that we had a "moment," but i'm sure my "moment" was just one of dozens of "moments" that he has on any given day. still, its rad to tell you about it... i'm not ashamed to admit that i'm a sucker for star-sightings (although i like to think that i'm not the gawking-type).

side note: i just read that hugh jackman has the same birthday as neal. except hugh was born about 13 years earlier.

in other news:
1.we have aquired a sublet that will last us through our time here in december. its about 1 block from where i work, so that will be pretty sweet for me.
2. jason is scheduled to land in nyc in about 11 minutes, with megan shortly behind him.
3. i just talked to rachel (neal's sister), and they have just found out that their baby is a girl!
4. if you watch "the office" on nbc, you will be happy to know that the real-life "jim" and i share the same birthday. he's two years older than me.

I just sold my ohio state vs. michigan (football, for those of you oblivious to the world around you) ticket for $400+. Neal and Hollye, I'll buy the after dinner mints next week!

the other day we decided to go get some dinner at the reliable moonstruck cafe. its pretty much an average diner - greasy decor with greasy (aka yummy) eats. anyway, we were in pretty good spirits. but what put us in even higher spirits was when we saw this:

just as we were seated, a woman sitting at the table next to us returned from the bathroom with a long train of toilet paper stuck to her shoe. luckily i had my trusty camera phone, with which i could document the incident and share with you all today.

ps. i highly recommend the french toast!

remember that saying about a bunch of monkey's typing on a bunch of typewriters and then something about shakespeare? well, the internet is, as im sure you've heard, a lot like a giant collection of typewriters and we are the all-too-willing monkey's! regardless, the link that follows is, i think, something akin to shakespeare. its also neato that sharing something like this is as easy as it is thanks to the aforementioned collection of typewriters.

watch me!!!

also, at some point i had intended to tie in something about creativity and distribution... but... i lost my focus and consequently the point... so just imagine the sort of things i would have said about those two subjects. ciao!

finally, mad props to myself for 6 posts in a row!

this one made me miss jos even a little more than usual. give the clip a second to warm up, you'll be glad you did.

and here is a link to a higher quality version if you are interested: higher Quality

in related news, i have no other news.

this post is somewhat related to the last...

the following quote was given to me today. it has had some impact on me, and consequently, i would like to share it.

"Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."

-Calvin Coolidge

in related news: im sick today and sick and tired of it!

As part of my ongoing effort to help those less fortunate (everyone around me) understand the subtle nuances that make up this demigod amongst you, namely me, I have provided the following link.

short bio

those of you who know me know that i am all about the p-o-l-i-t-i-c-s. i mean, seriously, i am very very p-o-l-i-t-i-c-a-l. because of my innate advantage in these matters (read:handsomeness and storied political career) i feel compelled, if not obligated, to post the following link.

political link

the contents of the link may shock and awe, or perhaps they will just make you madder than a rattlesnake in a bowl of jello. regardless, don't think of reading the contents of this link as an option. instead, think of it as your civic duty. so... do it already! stop reading this drivel and click the stinking link! im serious! *bleck*

my friend sarah from middle school was in town this weekend. it was good times. we hung out, ate some yum-worthy food, played some pool:

i had friday off, so i spent some quality time on our roof. it was cold, sunny, and windy:

neal has been making some beats:

other than that.... school, work, the usual. see you soon! (well, most of you)

this post is to counteract all the negative energy that corey has been bringing into indocilis lately.

If you feel like everyone is always picking on you, then I think this poem by the Bloodhound Gang might have special meaning for you... (If you are not corey and easily offended, you wouldn't be interested on what's on the other side of this link)