Hope I’m Ready, Able To Make My Own Goodbye

I'm just soaking up everything Grizzly Bear/Department of Eagles related until I see them in Portland at the Aladdin Theatre.

Fuck You Rain

Fuck You Rain, originally uploaded by Nathan Young.

WTWTA

I just recently reread this book. I can't wait.

Drugs Aren't Even Necessary

Animal Collective "My Girls" from Chad von Nau on Vimeo.

Made Me Smile

Super talented trio rehearsing in a car had me smiling the whole way through.

Thanks For The Gift

It'll look even better once the Magnolia blooms.

Bow Down to Washington

Bow Down to Washington, originally uploaded by Nathan Young.

New Computer

Picked up a new bicycle computer since my other one broke. I had two requirements: it has to be wireless and has to measure cadence. After doing a little bit of research, the Cateye V2C seemed to be the one for me.

Setup and installation was straightforward; the computer had no problem connecting with the transmitter, which is held on the chainstay with a couple of included zip-ties. The only downside so far has been the lack of feedback when I press one of the four main buttons, especially when I'm wearing full-fingered gloves. There's a setting to make it beep on button press, but the sound of wind going by my ears while I ride pretty much makes that feature useless.

Regardless, it does what it says, and I'm happy with the purchase. I just need to keep riding.