Archive for May, 2008

the stupid in-between time ~ tales from the fuckfunk

never thought i’d say this, but i want to get out of here as soon as possible. not because i want to get away from the people here, but because this has gone on too long. i feel like leaving is so close that i think about it nearly all the time, but it’s far [...]

Posted on May 20, 2008 Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

The Loose Ends

Remember that episode of Sex and the City when Carrie decides to go to Paris because she’s afraid of losing The Russian? I’m not blond or a sex columnist and he’s not a Russian artist, but I’m going with him so as not to lose him.
I said last night that my life is about more [...]

Posted on May 15, 2008 Filed Under Journal | Leave a Comment

All my bags are(n’t) packed

I’m looking in the mirror and my highlights are halfway down my head, just like I predicted they’d be when I got my hair dyed in September. Only they don’t look trashy or fake or lazy, like I ran out of money and/or desire to keep dyeing my hair. They’ve faded to a sparkling golden [...]

Posted on May 14, 2008 Filed Under Journal | Leave a Comment

Grand Theft Auto IV

I just finished playing through both endings of GTA IV, and I figured I would reflect a little.  Overall, the game is stellar.  There are plenty of quirks, but the entire package is an incredibly detailed and powerful piece.  It’s a great example of how video games are making a move into the realm of [...]

Posted on May 11, 2008 Filed Under Reviews | Leave a Comment

sickeningly sweet pseudo-comfort costs $2.49 at market basket

he train almost left you here love, but it took you with my kiss. i leaned against the bruise-colored metal and watched for your face by the window; i didn’t find it and the man who helped you leave today told me “he’ll be fine.” i know i wanted to say, that’s not why i’m [...]

Posted on May 4, 2008 Filed Under Journal, Poetry | Leave a Comment

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