iPhoned, Bitches!

After 4 years of waiting, I will finally, finally be getting an iPhone. 'Bout time. Less than a month left...!

The Bird and the Bee - Heart Throbs and Apple Seeds

2010 in Review

2010. April through September was really fun. The rest... not as much fun... especially this last quarter. But, next quarter will probably be even harder... how is that possible? But 2010 did bring some interesting surprises I guess... Anyway, this year is almost over!

Before I get to my 2010 songs, I want to mention that Death Cab will release their seventh album early next year. Yay? It'll be called Codes and Keys. I admit that I'm not as big of a Death Cab fan as I used to be. They still are my favorite band... but I don't know, I'm just not obsessed anymore. Read about their new album here. I really like that article. The author and I share similar feelings.

On to the music!
I will admit that I haven't been up to date with the bands I usually follow and the bands I should check out (but never did).

I really like Florence and the Machine. I've heard about them for quite a while (before they hit mainstream), but never checked them/her out. About a month ago, I listened to them on GrooveShark, and I really, really enjoyed it. I've been listening to Florence and the Machine a lot lately.
Florence and the Machine - You've Got the Love
[buy from iTunes]

I was obsessed with this song for maybe a week or two while I was in Japan...
Fischerspooner - A Kick in the Teeth
[buy from iTunes]

I was just introduced to The xx this quarter. They are awesome.
The xx - Stars
[buy from iTunes]

I hope 2011 will be better!

Got So Crazy, I Saw Stars!

Earlier this month, I saw Stars. It was freakin' awesome. I love Stars. Too busy to write an actual review for the concert, but it was one of the best concerts I've ever been to.


Stars - Fairytale of New York
[buy from iTunes]
Christmassy. Since everyone is already playing Christmas songs.

This Post Is Pretty Much Useless

Saw Mutemath this month. That was cool. That was my one fun thing of the month. Here's a Mutemath song. That is all.
(This was just to maintain my 'at least one post a month' trend)

Mutemath - Typical
[buy from iTunes]

The Vacation Is Over.

Man. I'm back in San Diego. School has started. This sucks. I miss Japan. I miss not haven't to think for classes. But now, the 6 month vacation is over. Just like this picture I took of the sun setting over Tokyo... Oh, how I wish I was back there instead of here. But I do admit, the weather is so much nicer!

But it's kind of weird to think that I was gone for that long. Since I've been back, it kind of feels like nothing happened. But it is really difficult getting back into the swing of things. I'm so used to not studying... Hard habit to break.

Ben Gibbard - It'll Be a Breeze (The Long Winters cover)
I need to learn how to study quick, though because... from here on out, it will NOT be a breeze. This is going to be the roughest quarter ever. Engineering is hard... :(
Going to try to apply to grad school. Last year until reality really hits... shit.

Happy Birthday, Ben

It's August 11th! Well, at least in Japan... So, happy birthday, Ben Gibbard! :)
This is Ben's first birthday as a married man... :(

Random rant: So, a couple weeks ago, Muse played at a Japanese Music Festival, Fuji Rock Festival. I knew about this for many months, and was set on going... but of course, I had finals on the day Muse would play, and it would not have been worth the travel time + money + entry ticket to make it on time just to see Muse. But, goddammit. Before I left for Japan, I told everybody that it was my dream to see Muse live in Japan. And it could have happened too if it weren't for goddamn finals! I also missed my chance to get tickets to see Muse in San Diego AND Los Angeles because I thought I would see them in Japan. Now I can't see them anywhere! GODDAMMIT! Ok, end rant.

Anywayyy... I have 5 days left in Japan. :(
Man, 5 months passes by so quickly... Studying abroad in Japan has been a good experience. But I think I've come to the realization that I wouldn't want to live here permanently... but we'll see.

But I don't get to go back to the Land of the Free just yet. I have to go to Thailand for a couple weeks first. Not that I'm complaining (maybe a little), but I really miss Mexican food... and In-N-Out... and Chipotle... and too many foods.

But I guess America and delicious fatty foods will have to wait. Thailand first. Japan, thanks for everything! 'Twas a blast.

Here are some tunes to commemorate Ben's birthday, and the ending of my Japan experience:
Ben Gibbard - A Lovely Affair
Ben Gibbard - Gone for Good
The Bird and the Bee - Everything Is Ending
[buy from iTunes]

And There Was One...

John Krasinski got married to Emily Blunt Saturday night... :(
John followed in Ben's footsteps. This means that Demetri Martin is now the only single man left...
Oh well.. Congrats, John.

More sad news... I only have about one month left in Japan. Oh, shit. Where did the time go? There's still so much I want to do, so many places I want to go...

But I'm glad I chose Kyoto. It's a great place to live. And it's beautiful... I know I'm gonna miss this city like crazy...


Tegan and Sara - One Month

Telekinesis! - Coast of Carolina
[buy from iTunes]
I've been addicted to this song for the last week.