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Dan Deacon is amazing

http://www.dandeacon.com/

Gritt - tonight

Jessica in danger

You didn't want to go out and were acting really weird. I think I was hanging out with you and your mom in a cafe.  You said you were going home straight afterwards and you were nervous.  You thought someone was following you or something might happen.  Your mom (or whoever the other person was at the table) said you were being paranoid.  You said, no you have no idea, something just happenned.

Later you showed me this newpaper clipping about this dark haired boy with blue eyes.  He had a scary look in his eye, even as a 12 year old.  Malicious. He had done something really bad as a kid/teenager and the newspaper said he was back in town.  I realized you were serious and maybe you were in danger. he had done something to you in the past.

All this shit happened in the middle.  I ran around a track in the rain on a hillside. i could see houses stacked up on a cliff as I looked behind me and though "wow I ran all the way from there"? I nearly lost Chiquita (my mom's chihuahua) but found her.  She kept turning corners on cobblestone streets in Paris.

We ended up in a yoga class and we could sense that guy was going to come around.  Class members thought we were being silly/weird. We ran out of the building and we were being chased.  He literally had poison arrows he was shooting at us (shoot that poison arrow through my heart?).  I turned around and saw you running through water with cascades of arrows flying at you. Slow motion arrows, all stainless steel with molded heads and none of that feather bullshit on the back.  We were running through lagoon type shallow waters and it was humid.

You did not get hit. We were ok. I woke up and emailed you.

Phillipines Inmates do Thriller

Internets are cool

Craigslist is fantastic.  Where else can I give away an old mattress and find a date at the same time?

Google is also great. And sometimes sort of big brothery.  I mean, have you seen that google streets? That is some crazy shit.  I'm afraid to see my picture walking into good vibrations. 

They join forces and you have:

http://www.housingmaps.com/

(the above site is not affiliated with google or craigslist)

Cell phone virus dream

Ok, so all you secret dream analysis experts come out and play...

Today during a much needed leisurely nap on my couch, I dreamt I received a bunch of text messages on my cel phone.  There were several text messages, one from LCD soundsystem (?). It had a flashing picture and I openned it (thinking uh-ohs just as i clicked it), and it was a virus!  The phone started vibrating and I couldn't let go of it.  My body started vibrating and ev erything was buzzing really loud.

I managed to get the battery out of the phone and threw it and the phone on the ground but it kept vibrating.

My friend Susan bent to pick it up and I screamed "noooooo!".  She grabbed it and se started vibrating and the noise started up again.

Just then my phone rand and woke me up from my nap.  It was not on vibrate, if it had been, I might have freaked out.

What does this mean? That I need a vacation?

Psychic TV Magical Mystery D Tour EP

Ok, so this is my first attempt at encoding in years. Please feel free to give me advice. *ducks

Currently recording to Garbage Band using a Roland Edirol USB Audio Interface (thanks Bret).  Not a big fan of hiss and pop eliminators but willing to give it a try if you point me in the right direction.

Interzone is the sweet track :-D.

This sendpace file will only be available for 10 days.

http://www.discogs.com/release/134031

http://www.sendspace.com/file/64diys

I plan on doing a lot of encoding as I came across a collection of 2000+ disco and 80s records and part of the deal of the acquisition is I have to encode the good stuff for the guy - so he can let go of it. 

Mono Lake

I went to mono lake this weekend with Leslie, Miguel, and Kelly (and Chris, Dave, and Kim).  Mono Lake is east of Yosemite, about a 4 hour drive from Oakland.  It was wonderful to be out of town and out of service.

Day trips included twin lakes and Bodie, the largest ghost town in the world!

Here is the whole album:
http://divalona.blogs.com/photos/mono_lake/

highlights inlcude:

Only in Temescal

Only in Temescal can you find a "support children of uganda" garage sale.

And by Temescal I mean the part of Oakland that is near enough to Berkeley to be affluent enough to not smoke crack, not shoot people, and have garage sales for impoverished children in other countries to justify sitting on the lawn and drinking organic beer in the afternoon.

Things that are wrong in the morning

As if Thursday isn't a bad enough day.  Well, we are really close to the weekend, so that's good.  Especially since I worked all last weekend.

BART is a bit overcrowded these mornings due to the freeway collapse.  It's not very pleasureable being mashed up against strangers, but to make matters worse, this bitch was clipping her fucking nails right in front of me.  I almost threw up with each clippy clip sound.

This was not a good way to start the day.

Then, a few blocks before work, I spotted these shorts in the window of a golf store.   Please tell me why? and who? and WHAT THE FUCK?  Quilted patchwork of bright pastel squares? BRIGHT PASTEL SQUARE SHORTS? For a guy? What guy would wear these?  PLease someone help me understand....

The Collapse of the Macarthur Maze

Yesterday morning, an oil tanker exploded and literally meleted the freeway.  And not just any freeway, but the Macarthur maze, a critical junction for those getting off the Bay Bridge and heading into Oakland and beyond.

What's amazing is that a freeway can fall apart like that.  It looks like melted cheese.

This is the point where a section of freeway collapssed onto a section below:

Tonight I will hqave the pleasure of trying to get back to Oakland after my DJ gig. We will see how it goes!

I hope you didn't use turbo tax!

If you used turbo tax and used the e-file option in the last few days your return might be late! good grief!

http://support.turbotax.intuit.com/cgi-bin/turbotax.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=3598&lid=7030

Electronic Filing Delays and Status

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We encourage customers to continue trying to e-file; if you have been unable to successfully transmit, please try again.

To verify that your return was transmitted successfully, please follow these instructions:

   1. Go to www.turbotax.com and select the “Check E-file Status” link on the top-left of the page.
   2. Follow the directions to check your e-file status.
   3. If you do not see a status, please resubmit your returns through e-file.
4. When you resubmit, if you get a message that the return has already been filed under your social security number, you will need to call us at 1-888-777-3303 to ensure that your returns were accepted by the IRS. Please have the primary social security number and the zip code for the return available when you call.
5. If your resubmission is successful, wait a few minutes, then please check your status to ensure that the return has been received at Intuit. You should receive confirmation of acceptance or rejection within 24 to 48 hours.

E-File Status Delays

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E-File Status of "Pending"

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Acknowledgement Delays

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I see drunk people

I'm not sure if the earth is in retrograde and uranus was eclipsed, but I have been privy to witnessing some drunk shenanigans the last few days.

I was at burbank airport about 10pm sunday night (which is kind of the "party flight") and I see this guy, about 40, gray hair, blue polo shirt, the reddest face and perma-scowl, and he is sumbling through the gates red-face and panting.  I set my David Sedaris book on my lap and observe him for a bit and come to the conclusion that he has been at the bar a bit too long, does not appear to have anyone with him, and does not appear to belong to any certain gate. Or forgot what gate he was supposed to be at.

He has a cast on his leg and he is walking like a drunken godzilla.  I chuckle, look at the guy next to me, shrug and continue reading my book.  A few momments later I hear some serious caveman grunting from afar.  It's like screaming, but only grunt-screaming.  unnnnnghhhhhh! UNGHHHHH!!!!!

The drunk guy has made a meek asian counter boy into his victim.  Will he eat him? Asian boy looks scared.  The guy next to me starts laughing and I nod my approval "awesome!" I say. This is better than the in-flight movie.

A security guy in white polo and khaki shorts (this is burbank airport) steps between counter boy and drunk cast godzilla man.  unghghhhhh!!!!!! screams drunkzilla. "please move away from the gate and come this way sir!" UNGHGHHGHGHGHGHHHHH!!!!

I am laughing hysterically at this point.  I am wishing my camera phone had video! This would be the best youtube video.  Cops come running like david hasselfhoff from every corner, in pairs.  Cops are smart.  They know better than to attack drunkzilla without a buddy!  They sure can run seriously! wow!

Drunkzilla sees them and starts running around the gate.  UNGHGHGHGHG!!! I'm hoping to see some taser action but he turns a corner and it's time to board the flight.

end of story.

After work today I went to the bliss spa for a little pampering and told my friend to meet me at the cheesball bar of the W hotel to celebrate our completed taxes.

Two people fell off their bar stools into a drunk puddle.  Slow motion. They couldn't have been hurt if they tried. Oh ... no... we're... falllllinnnnngggg! hahahah. Very funny you guys, it's not even 7pm, k? YOU ARE PATHETIC! I exchange self-righteous smirks with everyone in the vicinty.

Taking bart home, two corporate suit types have had a bit much to drink because they are talking rather LOUD and they are standing near the EDGE of the ledge that drops into the train tracks. One stumbles and literally almost falls into the tracks.  Other guy pulled him back by his collar. And then they laugh, pretend nothing happened, and probably talk about return on investment and Mei Ling in accounting.  I saw you fuckers, you are busted!

It's only Tuesday.  Is a full moon eclipsing uranus or something?

Saw "The host " at the parkway speakeasy.  Pretty good monster movie.  Korean films rule. "Kang ho-sung " is in it, and he pretty much made the movie for me. Without him the campiness would not have developed to its fullest potential.  He was great in "Quite Family "  You should see that movie if you have the chance.  At my house. bring some wine. stay indoors. it's safer. there are drunk people out there.

The end of an eBay era

Well, the moment has come.  Just as I approach 10,000 feedback (with a 99.9% positive), I am shutting my doors. 

I have put a closing sale notice on my eBay store home page, take a look!
http://stores.ebay.com/Diva-Deals

I am currently selling off all the inventory, furniture, mannequins and anything else eBay sellers might want (salesman hangers, packaging supplies in bulk, shoot I may even sell this PC).

I am hoping to sell my eBay ID, with domain name, customer base, supplier list, and remaining inventory on eBay itself - and I have contacted them about how to proceed with that.  That should be exciting, and as soon as they give me the go ahead I'm going to market the shit out of it.

What a perfect finale, right? eBay seller sells eBay business on eBay!

I'm very happy to be moving on to the next project that will become a new phase in my life.

Cheers!

West Add Radio podcast

Click the "click here for podcast link" to here the hottest latest from 40 thieves + Layne + Travis + Moi, speaking french, italian, and other gobbdlegook.

The first 40 minutes or so are exclusive dance track edits from the brilliant boys of 40 thieves

http://www.westaddradio.com/yo/

Oh, and if you don't know about West Add Radio, you should totally check it: http://www.westaddradio.com/

Sloppy Happy Hour Mix

Good records, a little sloppy.  Here is a mix Sergio and I did at the EZ5 lounge happy hour on a tuesday after work! I must say it's kinda cute to roll your records up to the bar after you finish your accounting job. records, records.

http://www.sergioaudio.com/MP3/Sergio-EZ5HappyHour03132007.mp3

Birthday Party #2 Icon Lounge

My birthday was two weeks ago and I'm still uploading party pics! I had 4 birthday celebrations.

Alland who throws the Kontrol parties has the same birthday as me, and Micheal Tello reserved the VIP room for us at the icon lounge.  Lots of mirrors and champagne.

Here is the party that happened on my actual birthday, Wednesday February 28th.  This was pretty much the best birthday week I've ever had in my life.  If it's any indication, 29 is going to be the most kick ass year ever!

Here is the full album
http://divalona.blogs.com/photos/icon_lounge_alona_birthda/

So retarded

I came home from work tonight to find my car gone!  Stolen! Again!  They always steal Honda Civics! Goddamn Oakland!

The last time I drove it was Tuesday night, today is Thursday.  I parked it on my block somewhere, I always find parking on my block.  I called my insurance, called the cops, waited the obligatory two hours for Oakland PD to show up and fill out a report.  I called everyone I knew, including my mom and my ex-husband.  I decided I'm not going to buy a new car, I'm going to ride my bike. Fuck cars! This sucks!

The cops just rang my doorbell saying they found my car nice and parked like 3 blocks away.  I'm an idiot.

So, seriously. I parked my car and totally forgot where I parked it.  I am so embarassed.  Bret is totally gloating right now because he told me I probably just forgot where I parked it. I hate that.

I'm going to get a white board and draw the streets on it and put a big X where I parked.

Can someone please tell me something dumb they've done so I feel less idiotic right now?

Best Band Name/Album Cover

Ok, even if you don't speak French I'm sure you can figure out that this is pronounce "Poo-say", which is like jive for snatch.

These girls are savvy, you can see it in their eyes. They are savv-AY.  And as we recreate ridiculous eras with our ironic retro sensibilities, these girls were already ironic, in their own era, without being retro. And they knew it. 

Poussez is french for push.

Birthday week madness

It looks like I posted twice about the LA oscar party weekend.  You could justifiably deduce that I'm a little spacey or out of it, but I have good reason to be.  I turned 29 on Wednesday Febraury 28 and I've had three birthday parties this week.  I'm a firm believer in the one week birthday and I really stood by my beliefs this year.  To top off this birthday, I'll have to charter my own private yacht or something next year. 

It started off Monday February 26, at the Transfer where I DJ Monday nights along with Tommie, Colin, Jason, and Ernie.  Tommie made my night and had a pinata at the bar, which we dangerously beat to death with pool cues, much to the bartenders chagrin.  No one was injured and candy was had by all.  Christina, Galen, Travis, and fabuliz came down to DJ, and I had enough fun to not regret my exhaustion at work the next day.

Here is the full album

http://divalona.blogs.com/photos/transfer_birthday/