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Lots of tragic losses in the world of entertainment recently, many of them directly pertaining to my body of interests. David Carradine was one, and what a way to go, too. Billy Mays, the greatest pitch man in an era beyond the pitch, will also be truly missed. And you had better believe my four Michael Jackson albums are making heavy rotation in my car for the time being.
But despite the seemingly endless stream of celebrity deaths that have genuinely upset me, I can't say I have been without grossly irresponsible amounts of entertainment, say, at my fingertips. In fact, this entire entry is being posted via the Safari browser on my new iPod Touch. What terrific irony that I should manage to score a sophisticated and powerful iPod for free while my wack cell phone is still so old that it has MIDI ring tones and clip-art images. But that is a rant for another time.
In addition to having this super-nifty new toy with which I can tinker, there have actually been some adventures to be had. We approach the end of June with so much under our belts already, from our annual barbecue to a grad bash, a camping trip and guest spots in a student film. I have gone to Canter's for dinner and shot drunk pool with my legally blind lesbian aunt.
My hot-burning summer optimism (which almost always gives way to pessimistic impatience) leads me to believe that July has a pretty high bar set as far as fun and adventure goes. I am open to using the free time to work and attempt to create, but while the craving is taking I may as well attempt to slake it. I always refuse, if only at first, to quit fun even when faced with its unlikelihood.
The past few years of boredom and disappointment have it so our work's cut out for us. We are long overdue for a trip to Hollywood, a day trip for walking and shopping as well as a few nights to see good bands. On that token we should also go for a trek to Belmont Shores in Long Beach. I still haven't been to the beach for a volleyball day, nor have I been for star-gazing at night. Karaoke and sushi. A day at the zoo and a late night piling people on a plastic twisty slide? We can't be too old for that yet. And I have been assigned the task of adopting a dog before my mother returns from the Philippines, which might be quite a bit of fun. There is so much to do! Thankfully we have August to fill up, too.
So, who's with me? Besides my iPod Touch, I mean. And for the record, his name is Touchy McFeely.
