Anything Is Better Than Nothing.

Elliott Smith didn’t believe it, and neither do I. You may have noticed that October has been pretty blogless. I’m not going to apologize for that. Well, okay I am going to apologize for that. But I’d much rather apologize (and explain) a thirty day absence that to apologize for thirty days of worthless, throwaway posts and myspace surveys.

So, where the hell have I been?

I spent a week at the Tulsa Loony Bin, took part in the Healing With Humor fundraiser, participated in a table top role playing game for the first time in years, performed at OKC Comedy Night 2007, turned 29, went to a Halloween party for the first time in recent memory, bought a new MacBook, made a couple of new friends (which is becoming more and more statistically improbable), reconnected with an old friend, and I moved.

So, I haven’t had time to finish editing the video from Tokyo.

I haven’t been working on my thesis.

I haven’t been writing as much as I’d like.

I haven’t even played Halo 3 yet.

But I’m having a good time. October was good to me. In fact, it was very nearly perfect. I hope yours was great, too.

Once Again, It's All About Me. And Pride Is Not A Factor, No.

or "But I Get Along All Right. As Long I Don’t Have To Interact
With Anyone Else On A Meaningful Level, I’ll Be Fine."

So, I somehow got nominated for an award. Whoever did that to me, "thanks." It's great to be recognized, but now I have inadvertently been put in the position of incipient loser. Or perhaps not. If enough people vote for me, I might just win. But don't bust your ass doing it, kids, because there's no money at stake, just my foolish pride and ego.

Speaking of foolish Pride and Ego, I've got some shows coming up.

Tonight I'm at Othello's! New stuff tonight.
434 Buchanan in Norman! FREE! 9:30pm!

Thursday night I'm at Pepe Delgado's! Slightly less new stuff, but likely much funnier.
752 Asp in Norman! Three Bands, Four Comics, Five Dollars! 10:00pm!

October 3-7 I'm at the Tulsa Loony Bin! Older stuff, but they haven't seen it.
6808 S. Memorial in Tulsa! Free - $8.00! Various times!

October 12 I'll be at OKC COMEDY NIGHT 2007 at Stage Center! It will be a good show, or Jason Black will slit my throat.
400 W. Sheridan in Oklahoma City!
Buy tickets at the Civic Center Box Office: $10.00 plus $1.50 service charge = $11.50
Buy tickets over the phone at 405.297.2264: $10.00 plus $2.50 service charge = $12.50
Buy tickets online at www.myticketoffice.com: $10.00 plus $5.50 service charge = $15.50

In the meantime, you can listen to me fail at the Loony Bin last week.

Oh, and I'll be going to Tokyo next week for pretty much no good reason at all.

Don't forget to vote, kids.

I Know You Love Me, But You're So Fucking Crazy.

I got a kitten last week. She's great. The people at PetSmart named her Winnie, but I call her Po. It's short for POTUS. We're bonding quite well, getting to know each other and all that. Here's a quick rundown of things she doesn't like: my belt; feathers; North Face shoes; my telephone earpiece; carpet; my leg. She's very sweet, though, and I don't think she's quit purring since she's been here.

Also, I had a pretty good set at Othello's this week. Listen, dammit.

Finally, here's the songs I've used for titles of late.

02.21.07
Waiting On A Sunday Afternoon For What I Read Between The Lines
“Interstate Love Song” by Stone Temple Pilots

02.28.07
You've Seen This Bullshit Once Before
“It’s All In The Way That You Trip” by The Prix

03.01.07
I See The Sky Above Me Like A Full Recovery
“What Makes You Happy” by Liz Phair

03.06.07
Tonight I'm Gonna Have Myself A Real Good Time
“Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen

03.07.07
Because I Wanna See People And I Wanna See Life
“There Is A Light That Never Goes Out” (Smiths cover) by Nada Surf

03.08.07
The Present Is A Gift
“Live 4 Today” by Zion I

03.11.07
And You Wonder Why No One's Ever, Ever Talking To You. No One Ever, Ever Needed To.
“D. Boone Free (A Ninth Grade Crime)” by Centro-Matic

03.14.07
You Watched Me Hunt For Tips I Was Obliged To Pick Up From The Passing Trade
“The Fall Of The World’s Own Optimist” by Aimee Mann

03.18.07
Oh, Such A Prima Donna, Sorry For Myself
“Gotta Have You” by The Weepies

03/21/07
There Are Worse Ways For A Guy To Spend His Time
“Rest of My Life” by Rilo Kiley

04.05.07
Shut The Fuck Up
“Nugget” by Cake

04.06.07
Oh, What A Mess. I Wonder Who's Watching Me Now.
“Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell

04.08.07
Spring Came, Rain Fell
“Spring Came, Rain Fell” by Club 8

04.12.07
You Think You're Dialed In? Someone Has To Win. And You Know What That Means? That Means Someone’s Got To Lose. It’s Probably You.
“Cream and Bastards Rise” by Harvey Danger

04.14.07
I'll Keep Digging For Fire
“Digging For Fire” by The Pixies

04.17.07
We Come In, We Go Out The Same Way: Alone.
“What’s Wrong With Alice?” by September 67

04.18.07
Love Is Watching Someone Die
“What Sarah Said” by Death Cab For Cutie

05.02.07
(Bam-A-Lam) Damn Thing Gone Wild (Bam-A-Lam)
“Black Betty” by Ram Jam Band

05.03.07
He Who Fucks Nuns Will Later Join The Church
“Death or Glory” by The Clash

05.09.07
I Know You Love Me, But You're So Fucking Crazy.
“Love Punch” by The Chalets

There Are Worse Ways For A Guy To Spend His Time

My blog turns 150 posts-old today.

Hoo. Ray.

I've been at this since January 11th, 2005, which means my relationship with bible belt babylon has outlasted any job I've ever held and any relationship I've ever been in. That's kind of sad. A friend of mine said that I should do it for a living if I really liked it that much. I'd really like to, I think. If I were to do that, I'd have to shy away from the pointless self-indulgence that I've come to rely on. I would need content, at regular intervals, and it would have to be good. Well, I'll give it a shot.

Also, I've decided to add advertisements to the site. I'm such a whore.

To make up for that bit of unpleasantness, I'm holding a contest. I recently commissioned some silicone bracelets with an inspiring message, and I'm going to give some away. If you can guess what number I'm thinking about, post it as a comment. You'll need to leave your email address, too. Winners will be chosen, like the number, completely at random. I'll probably give out three or four. And you don't have to actually guess what number I'm thinking about to win. Just, whoever asks, basically. Or whoever is closest.

Finally, some housekeeping: I will be performing 2-3 times next week.
Tuesday is Open Mic Night at Othello's in Norman, again from 9:30 - 11:30ish. Bradchad will be hosting! It's free!
Wednesday, if all goes well, I will be at the Loony Bin's Open Mic for the triumphant return of Joel David. Call ahead if you're going! 405.293.4242! Tell 'em you want the Myspace promo and it's free! Tell 'em you want to see me and it will make me happy!
Thursday I'll be the first act at the University of Oklahoma's Comedy Fight Night at the Union. It starts at 8:00 and runs until 10:00. It's free!
It's going to be a busy week.

But inexpensive, at least.