Not to retread the past, but the west coast is definitely hitting it's stride and I am once again pleased to be home for this my favorite season. I moved in recent months and as things have started to settle just looking around is now a constant state of discovery. Perhaps this is why I am always moving. A poor mans attempt to change his perception of the world. The question is, will changing what I look at really alter my perception or just my address? At the moment, with the sun burning bright, questions like these come and go at an alarming rate.
Thankfully. In all honesty this is issue might not be such a poetic one. I mean the rent was up.
Anyway, everyone get off your computers. The sun is out and it's crocodile mile time.
PS The Instant Karma record is out now. There are a lot of amazing John Lennon Covers on there, and purchasing this record is a way to directly donate to the Amnesty International aid efforts in the Darfur region of Africa. I highly recommend Regina Spektor's cover of "Real Love". She is incredible.
Here, here. Regina definitely kicks the ass. And, despite the triple-digit-degree weather up here north of San Fran, I agree, it is a nice day to be outside. Here goes.
Posted by: stevie | June 14, 2007 at 03:21 PM
can't wait to get the Instant Karma record! the cover of "God" sounds absolutely amazing, and i LOVE the music video! it's definitely one of my favorite john lennon songs, and you guys did a great job with it :)
~Katelyn
Posted by: Katelyn | June 14, 2007 at 03:24 PM
the sun is definitely not out over here andrew. thanks for rubbing it in. nice to hear from you anyway.
see you in 2 weeks [and two days]!!
Posted by: Kiersten | June 14, 2007 at 03:32 PM
no sun here :(
but the record is amazing, god and real love are my favorites. take care <3
Posted by: Jessica | June 14, 2007 at 03:34 PM
hey andrew go to the zoo, the female chimps are in heat
Posted by: nicole | June 14, 2007 at 03:42 PM
Ya the sun is really up and bright in SoCal. Today it was a scorcher of 100 degrees. Ugh. Nice to hear from you too!!!
And "God" is amazing, great cover!!!!
Posted by: Alyse | June 14, 2007 at 03:57 PM
I'm glad you're enjoying your summer. The sun finally came out here. I love the cover of "God." It's awesome. So is the Regina Spektor one! See you later.
Emily
Posted by: Emily | June 14, 2007 at 04:25 PM
You're cover on the Instant Karma album is absolutely amazing. I love it.
take care!
<3
Posted by: Sara | June 14, 2007 at 04:29 PM
oh andrew, how i love thee.
i adore regina spektor.
take care of yourself,
adam
Posted by: adam pheonix | June 14, 2007 at 04:31 PM
enjoy your summmer. it really is the best season, even in ohio haha: )
-nessa
Posted by: Jenessa Weaver | June 14, 2007 at 04:38 PM
hey andrew!
it's great that you're enjoying summer.
i've never really listened to regina spektor, but i think i'll try it now since you recommended it.
thanks for everything,
bridget
Posted by: Bridget | June 14, 2007 at 04:39 PM
Ugh, over here on the east coast its rainy and COLD.
Cyber-five on Regina, I really like her too.
Glad to hear things are going well over on your end
Jessi
Posted by: Jessi | June 14, 2007 at 04:54 PM
real love is my favourite beatles' song and i love regina's cover of it. have fun enjoying the summer sun. :)
Posted by: annie g. | June 14, 2007 at 04:57 PM
Hey Andrew! My name is Kristin. I know you probably always get hit up for shows and everything, but i belong to the music fraternity on my campus at Roanoke College. We hold a battle of the bands every year. Last year it was kind of a bomb. I'd really like to hit it out of the park this year with great bands and great music. We always donate large portions of our profit to VH1's Save The Music. I would LOVE for you guys to come and play at our battle, but if you're too busy, it's no problem, I'll still try my best to make this show great. If you could get back to me either way, I would really appreciate it. Thanks for considering us!
Kristin
Posted by: Kristin Lawrence | June 14, 2007 at 05:00 PM
i could use some of that californian weather right about now.
well i should complain, it's hot as hell out here in toronto!
=) the sun's about to go down here.. i'm happy for another journal entry!
i cannot wait to hear the full instant karma cd. the video for "God" is pretty amazing.
- grace
Posted by: GRACE (grace317!!) | June 14, 2007 at 05:48 PM
Enjoy your nice summer sun. It's winter in Australia at the moment so, hopefully I can just dream of the warmth you're getting to keep me warm! Ha ha... well I'm too excited about the September tour so I've spread the word of you here in oz! My friends are loving your stuff! Can't wait 'til I put on a JM tee and rock out in the mosh to your music (it'll be my first time in a mosh - so excited!) See you soon!!!!
Posted by: Lily | June 14, 2007 at 05:49 PM
andrew your amazing!
<3
haha
you should move to AZ.
haha
=]
Posted by: ricky | June 14, 2007 at 05:49 PM
California weather = fuckin perfect.
After I study for finals, I'm definitely going to buy the Instant Karma CD...then bask in the glorious california sun.
Arnold
Posted by: Arnold Rafael | June 14, 2007 at 06:06 PM
"Anyway, everyone get off your computers. The sun is out and it's crocodile mile time. "
hahaha that is what my mom says to me all the time.
dont get too sunburnt out in the hot california sunnnnnnn. im going to LA in july! wooohooo.
Posted by: marissa m | June 14, 2007 at 06:48 PM
FUCK YEAH WE CAN LIVE LIKE THIS :)
hi i'm cliche.
The God cover is amazing and I'm gonna buy the CD next time I go to a CD celling place. Now I'm gonna go outside and scooter or something.
Lots of love,
K8
Posted by: Kate | June 14, 2007 at 06:48 PM
P.S. i meant selling. not celling.
Posted by: Kate | June 14, 2007 at 06:51 PM
The sun isnt shining here, infact it was really cold today. =(. I wish i was in California. Its good to hear from you. And im not sure if changing what you look like will alter your perception enless it changes a whole bunch. I havent gotten around to getting the Instant Karma CD yet, but i am def. going to.
<3 Liz
Posted by: Liz | June 14, 2007 at 07:06 PM
i wish i lived in SoCal, the weather sounds amazing. over here in virginia it sucks. hopefully ill be moving there for college in a year!
Posted by: Sian Victoria | June 14, 2007 at 07:06 PM
I mean look at, not like. lol.
Posted by: Liz | June 14, 2007 at 07:10 PM
Sometimes it's nice to worry about mundane (but important) things like the rent, than having constant existential crisis'.
I'm picking up my CD tomorrow, also the video is great for "god".
Maybe you'll have time to right me back. You should ask for my new mailing address. haha.
Posted by: Thomas | June 14, 2007 at 08:03 PM