Circa Survive New EP

Circa Survive released 2 previously un-released tracks on a limited edition print of 1000 copies of a new EP.


Here is "The Most Dangerous Commercials" one of two off the new EP. These songs were recorded during the "on Letting Go" sessions.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

For me, the Christmas Holiday went off with out a hitch whatsoever. I enjoyed family, friends, an appearance as Santa for the BIG family Christmas party at the old Star of the Sea and much more.



It wasn't about gifts for me this year, nor is it ever, but remarkably enough I received an invoice from my parents of what they've helped me with financially following my graduation in 2008 as my Christmas present! Needless to say I was shocked (at the figure, not the gesture)!! But, I must be doing something right, because Santa made sure a certain underwater housing for a certain digital camera made its way underneath the tree. This thing is bulletproof, check some test footage.




Here's just a sample of the camera rolling while logging.

My Grandparents Wedding and Honeymoon 1949

Recently discovered 8mm film footage of my Grandparents on their wedding day and in Acapulco, MX during their honeymoon in 1949.

The feel of the footage is amazing and it seems to go well with Beirut's "My Wife lost in the Wild."

preserving legacy is important.

Postcards from Italy

This video from Beirut is beautiful. The old 8mm in contrast with what appears to be somewhat freshly developed super 8mm is exquisitely grainy which gives this video it's authentic heartfelt feel, pairing perfectly with the song.

Christmas Will

It's that time of year again, sleigh bells ring, snow(if applicable) is glistening, silver bells, yadda yadda yadda." You all get the picture. With light of recent, and not so recent events I've decided to per situation, update this blog with the goings on of myself and other 08'graduates who saw the job market literally dry up upon graduation. Potential job offers, interviews, and other job candidate entertaining all lead to a big great NOTHING for most.

From JobSearchNews.com, "By the time of graduation over half of those that had applied for jobs in 2007 had already secured a position. In 2008 this statistic fell to 26 percent." That is exactly what we are dealing with here. I was lucky enough to secure a commission based salary position that has given me great experience in the industry I want to continue my career path in, but others were not.

Still, 2009 hasn't proven any better, even with the year and half of in agency experience at Libre Design and RAEN Optics I still have yet to see many applications, emails, phone calls, cover letter + resume + recommendation packets responded to.

I would replace any presents under my meager tree with a new job. More on this to come.

Gravis IV Skate in Spain

Miami-Based Art Collaborative FriendsWithYou

I'm really digging these inflatables out of Miami. Makes me think I need a giant Lobster to help in really promoting Fresh Local Lobster Season at Anthony's Fish Grotto downtown San Diego location. Don't mind the website it's due for major restructuring.





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