"I'm not depressed so much as I am paralyzed with HOPE!"

I don't mean to brag. But I met Maria *F-ing* Bamford last Friday.

I had been waiting and waiting and waiting for this show and somehow managed to even get Ken to come along for the ride. A buddy of ours, Mike, and his girlfriend were also there so we all got to sit together and talk. It had been awhile so it was nice to catch up.

We're pretty in that "special" way.

The show was fantastic! She did use a few jokes that I had heard before but I think that there is a real difference when it comes to hearing comedy and actually getting to see it live. For those of you who aren't familiar with Bamford's act, check out the video below.

And so now you can see why I dig it so much -- I feel like she's just as random as I am and still freaking hilarious!

Our prom dates should be here any second!

And so that was my Friday night and it rocked. Hanging out with old friends, meeting one of the funniest ladies in the world, generally having a swell time. Also, she was wearing heels so I don't know if she was actually taller than me -- though most people are.

And now I pack and clean for the trip to North Carolina that begins in three hours.

I couldn't be less ready if I tried.

-Bonnie

Tragically Truant

That would be me.

Two weeks ago my Dell of four (and almost a half!) years bit the dust.

Just....gone....adios...

So now I type upon my new MacBook. And while I miss the Dell...I do love this sexy little machine! And I will be loving it for awhile since it cost so damn much. 

Oh technology.

The semester is coming to a close and with it comes the end-of-the-year business of grading, finals, and worried students. 

I have many worried students.

I also have my own final to worry about (herpetology) which promises to be interesting considering the amount of specimens there are to know.

I will rock it. And you.

I've seen some pretty good films lately so hopefully I'll get around to writing some reviews. I'll have plenty of time (theoretically) over Thanksgiving which I am spending with Ken and his parents in North Carolina.

I also get to see Jason Mraz while I'm there.

And that's all I got right now -- about to go teach so there isn't a whole lot more I can say.

Pick a movie (below) and I'll write something about it soonish.

Quantum of Solace

Rock 'n Rolla

Role Models

LOVE YOU ALL -- EVEN THOSE I HAVEN'T MET!

-Bonnie

Opeth and Ben Kweller

Two artists who may never be mentioned in the same post, ever again.

A few weeks ago, Ken, Marc (Ken's buddy), and I went to go see a metal show. Opeth is the one metal band Ken listens to that I can actually stand and actually enjoy so we drove to Orlando's House of Blues and watched metal god, Mikael Akerfeldt, and his crew rock our faces off. You can check their music out on their myspace page (linked above) but you have been warned of the metal-osity and I cannot be responsible for you not liking it. A wise man once said "Metal is an acquired taste, and most people don't like eating nails."

The boys were SUPER STOKED after the concert.
And TOTALLY READY for the long drive home.

Now as for last Wednesday....

I FINALLY got to see Ben Kweller in concert! I've been listening to him for a few years now ever since he was introduced to me by a musician friend of days past. His opener wasn't bad either -- an Aussie by the name of Whitley. Ben Kweller is an indie rocker who has now taken a turn towards more bluesy, folksy, boot-stompin' sounds and I still totally dig it. They came through Club Downunder which was great because I hadn't been to a show there in a good long while. And I got to go with one of my new grad school friends, Helen, who is also a Kweller fan.

Ben and the boys rocking.

As an encore, they covered "Heart of Gold" which was just amazing and I managed to get it all recorded -- mainly so I could show my brother, Andrew, but why not share it with all you beautiful people too!





Next up is comedian Maria Bamford. She's performing here in Tallahassee in a few weeks and I couldn't BE more excited.

Sorry for the lack of updates, life has been a little crazier than usual. Hopefully more to come!

Signing Off,
Bonnie

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