Next mp3 player..

Been looking at options for my next mp3 player. The ones I have my eye on are:

Zune HD

Samsung YP-P3

I also like the iRiver E100, but I want more space because I like to upload dvds and the screen is smaller than the above two options. My first gen Zune is awesome and I have had it for 2 years now. No problems, no complaints, and it has never crashed on me. I just want something newer with a bigger screen, preferrably touchscreen and something thinner. I like the HD because it has so many amazing features and the screen rules. Plus it has the internet browser. But the P3 has Bluetooth headphone capability and you can make calls from it without even touching your phone. Also, Samsung devices are known for their great sound quality. Another that is really appealing to me is the Sony Walkman X-Series. But I am really leaning toward the HD or the P3. Thoughts or other suggestions? Open to anything (obviously I do not care for iPods, so save comments about them).

Other news, started my new job this week. In training at the moment but it is good. Got a positive feeling about it.

Adios-

Artist: Shook Ones
Track: “Sheep vs. Lynx”
Album: “Sixteen”

Truth In 24

Last night I watched the best documentary that I have seen to date. “Truth In 24″. I love (and favour) Japanese auto culture/tuning/vehicles more than any other, but on the same token I also love racing. Well, mainly just open-wheel and road events. So with that, preference of manufacturers and the nationality of drivers and/or machines is cancelled out. Watching races and having been to a couple so far is awesome. Never did I actually know what really went into the preparation, the event itself, and the pain and hardships that goes into it until I watched this film. And there is no better team to document that than the most meticulous and dedicated of them all, especially coming from one of the most revered races on the whole planet. In particular, the 2008 24 Heures is the subject of documentation here – the battle between Audi’s older TDI machine and Peugot’s newer rivaling machine.  The film was extremely thorough, detailed, intense, and raw – everything that I treasure when it comes to motorsports. And to see that captured in such a presentation as this is simply amazing. To see the side that you do not get to see while watching the race in person behind the wall or on a television screen utterly changes your perspective. You get a true sense of the toll that the 24 Hours of Le Mans takes on every person that is involved in it. But you also get to see how awesomely rewarding it is. And since watching this film last night, my whole outlook on racing and the passion behind motorsports has transformed. If you are a nut about racing then I highly, highly suggest you find a way to watch this. Very well worth the hour and a half that I spent watching it. Hell, I may watch it again tonight.

Other than that, I accomplished a lot today. Took the necessary steps to ensure that I will be going back to school come January. Also did some other things on my to-do list. Finished the day off perfectly with smoking a great cigar (Perdomo Lot 23) while hanging with a couple of my good friends.

Also, make sure to check out Subaru’s GT300 Legacy. That is one mean machine!

That is it folks, Happy Motoring and good night!

Artist: ISIS
Album: “Wavering Radiant”
Track: “Hall of the Dead”

I want another.

Got a “Build Your 6″ at Kroger with Kirin Ichiban, Abita Turbodog, Abita Amber, Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat, Optimator Spaten, and Red Hook Copper Hook. Had Abita Amber, Abita Turbodog, and Optimator Spaten. Would have to say the Optimator Spaten was my favourite so far.

Also…Watched the Pianist…incredibly good movie. Loved every bit of it and I am a history nerd so I like stuff from that time period. Uploading the new R35 Hot Version and the FD2 BMI right now, then watching Kagemusha. I will let you know how those are when I get finished with them.

Bye.

Movie collection additions!!

Got all five of these at MovieStop for $52 Y-OHHHH!!!!!!

Follow-up…

Follow-up post about the movie Sukiyaki Western Django that I posted about a couple days ago..

Sukiyaki Western Django is like a mix of Clint Eastwood-style spaghetti westerns and a samurai movie…so pretty much it has elements from both cultures while simultaneously being from the same time period. It takes place in what is supposed to be Nevada during the gold-rush but the two rival clans  are Japanese. Quentin Tarantino is in it, he is the character that somewhat narrates the story, popping up here and there throughout the movie. There are no subtitles or dubbing. The English that the Japanese speak is actually pretty damn good. Of course there are accents, some thicker than others, but it is understandable and does not need dubbing or subtitles. The cinematography is pretty good as it was made less than 2 years ago. And the storyline rules pretty hard too.

Oh yeah, this guy rules so fucking hard…

Watanabe Ken

They drive me crazy and I do not know why…

Nothing too exciting to post about.  Saw a silver R35 on the highway and an S2000 CR last night in the city. Both very beautiful obviously. First time seeing a CR for me in person. Did not get to snap any pics of it, not like it matters anyway because I am starting to believe my USB cord has been sucked into a black hole. Saw a white R35 today at a store that I went to and snapped a couple of it, but again, will not be able to post anything that I take pictures of until I find that blasted cord.

Onto other non-related subjects…
I purchased Kanye’s 808’s & Heartbreak today. I am warming up to it. It is quite different but it is not bad. Also got this movie today too:

Sakiyuki Western Django

Probably going to watch it tonight or tomorrow. Pretty stoked about it, Tarantino is in it and it just looks pretty bad ass. Has a typical Spaghetti Western style story line to it and I really dig those movies. It should rule.

Yeah, bland.

I can officially say that I am part of the unemployed mob, as of this past wednesday. What a rough time to get let go from your job. Oh well, everything happens for a reason. Oh yeah I was passing through honda-tech today and saw how cheap Type-R’s are going for now…makes me wish I just waited and got one of those. I got ripped on my car.

Sort of off topic, but this is a local band (Irreversible) that I listen to and will be seeing play this wednesday. If you like the sludge/experimental sounding noise or are open-minded about finding new types of music/bands/artists, then give them a listen. Caution - your brain may deteriorate.

That is about it. Too lazy to post anything else.