Summer Shudder

Things are looking up. Last month sucked ass to put it nicely, but finally work is starting to pick up and I'm feeling better about myself. I've started on my research project and have already collected many tissue samples. I also found out that I've been chosen by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association to present my research findings in front of the board of directors at a fancy luncheon in a few months. The thought is scary in the least, but I suppose I should be flattered. Now I'm praying that my project turns out well.

Next month my old girlfriends are planning a river trip to the Frio. I really enjoy hanging out with the girls, and it will be a good opportunity to parade the new boy around. Guess I need to stick with the diet for a little while longer so I can look good in my swimmy suit.

I'm going to see The Walkmen at Numbers on Tuesday. I'm dragging the boy with me too, and it's a testament to his love for me that he is actually giving up watching the basketball playoffs to go with me. He's never even heard the band before, so I hope he doesn't have a completely wretched time. I'm definately going to have to bring him a chocolaty present. I've never known any boy to love chocolate as much as he does. He actually craves chocolate more than me.

I'm listening to the new AFI album Decemberunderground right now. I had been anticipating it's release for awhile, and I have to say I'm a little disappointed. I guess I shouldn't expect anything to be as great as Sing The Sorrow was. That was one of the few albums that truly blew my mind the first time I listened to it. This new album is not bad in the least, in fact it's quite enjoyable. I think that's where the problem may lie, it's too radio friendly. And I'm not sure I dig that they've moved away from their hard core punk roots and are experamenting with a more electronic/industrial sound. It still has it's dark moments though, so overall I give it two thumbs up.