show them all you're not the ordinary type

[asimplechord]

1. I had to be at work relatively early Monday morning, so I missed seeing Stamps perform on Fox News. Actually, it's just as well, because I would've been conflicted about breaking my "never ever will I watch Fox News" rule. But then Stamps linked to their performance. (I'm still conflicted about visiting a Fox News site, tbh.) It's... sort of strange? The anchorperson is this super awkward dude, and I don't think Ren Patrick's voice comes over well in the video. But still. Publicity. And a new song.

2. Awesome As Fuck really is that awesome. I got the download and listened to it Monday night, but I didn't have a chance to watch the Tokyo concert until tonight. I like that it's straight through, unlike Bullet In A Bible. (Also? The video to the Tokyo performance of When I Come Around is available for free download from iTunes right now.)

3. I know everyone's been linking to the interviews and reviews on LJ and tumblr, so I won't spam y'all with repeats of pics and such, but seriously. Vices & Virtues is going into the DVR after the Green Day disc is finished. And, yeah. BOYS. Nobody ships you like YOU ship you.

4. SCIENCE! Yesterday I received a gargantuan file of mass spec data, and it is FABULOUS. I spent the afternoon and most of today sifting through protein IDs, trying to parse which ones I think will be the most interesting, relevant interactors to pursue. Probably tomorrow or Friday The Chief and I will get a couple of coffees and compare notes to map out the direction I should steer my project.

5. My head still aches from spending the day with dilated pupils. But apparently my optic nerves are healthy, the intraocular pressure is low-to-normal, and my prescription is actually slightly *better* than it was last year.

6. passe_simple posted Jesse/Andrew baby-fic that has been open in a tab on my computer since Monday evening, and I will read it tonight.

7. US vs. Spain Davis Cup will be in Austin in July. ROAD-TRIP! RAFA and FeVer and Daveeeeed. Plus Andy Roddick, I guess?

Comments

[schlicky.livejournal.com]

I always hate going to get my eyes checked. I stand there and keep going, "Nope, can't read that. No, can't read that either. Yeah, no, still can't." And then somehow I always feel like my prescription is never actually right. I still have trouble reading shit. Siiiigh.

The Plus Andy Roddick, I guess? made me gigglesnort. :D

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

I am so very very near-sighted it is not funny. This morning I started out the exam with my glasses on, and I could read the very bottom line. Then I took them off, and I could read... the top line. If I squinted. Half the time when the doc is flipping between lenses and asking, "Which is clearer, this one or this one? This one or that one?" there's barely any difference: they are all blurry! IDK, the change in the Rx isn't enough for me to want to buy new glasses or to chuck the supply of contacts I have now, so unless I start having headaches or something it doesn't matter.

I feel like I should be more of a Roddick fan than I am. I mean, he's from Austin! But mostly I skip over his matches when they are broadcast on TV, or at least I did in years past, because he's pretty serve-reliant in comparison to more well-rounded players, and that is just not entertaining to watch IMO.

[schlicky.livejournal.com]

Dude, I can't even read the top line if I squint. I just know it's an E. And I agree with you on the "they're all blurry" point. I usually have to ask them to switch back and forth a few times before deciding. Stupid eyes.

I watch tennis if it's on, but it's not really something I actively follow. But I do agree with your point about AR seeming more reliant on his serves. Trufax.

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

I didn't used to be a big tennis fan, but my sister got me into it. I don't follow religiously, but I like having the option to watch it/listen to it/stream it.

[why-me-why-not.livejournal.com]

And, yeah. BOYS. Nobody ships you like YOU ship you. Truer than true. also, Brendon is still my favorite.

Glad to hear that Awesome As Fuck is awesome.

Yay for science!

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

I am shocked, shocked! to hear that Bden is your favorite.

I might've watched the DVD a time or two last night. Oh, BOYS.

Remind me tonight, and I'll share it if you want it.

Sciiiience! I am marginally less cranky about work now that I got a cool result. So fickle.

[why-me-why-not.livejournal.com]

I know! I mean, who ever would have guessed that I would love BRENDON!?

Yes, please share? *puppy dog eyes*

I'm glad that you're less cranky about work! Science is awesome when it does what you want it to do! :)

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

Sorry so late (http://www.sendspace.com/file/7wae05). My internet is slooooow. And so am I, lately.