My first post.

We all have random thoughts and insights that swirl around our head, and don't really get anywhere past that. For the most part, thats a good idea. But, once in a while, we all have something interesting to say. Thank God for the blog!

A lot is happening to me these days. Graduated college in May. Starting Graduate School on August. Got an apartment in Queens in July in a neighborhood I've never stepped foot in before. Its an interesting experience to deal with these novel situations on a day to day basis, and I thought it could be nice to spill my guts, every so often, onto the Internet and give you a glimpse into the fast-changing world of Me. That way, if you ever attend CUNY in the fall of 2008 and live in Glendale, Queens with Joe Gibbons, you'll know exactly what and what not to do. Writing about this stuff also relieves me of stress, homicidal tendencies, and makes me a little more introspective about the shite I do. Which I suppose is a Good Thing. I'll also post pretty pictures once I get a camera. 

On a less practical note, I am also very interested in the world outside school and home - art, culture, music, politics, books, movies - and I would like to share some of my favorite examples of these with you.  The internet is full of links, articles, pictures, and videos that catch my attention on a daily basis, and a few of my friends have recommended having a blog where I put up some of my favorites for your edutainment. Such as this trailer for a movie I love, Up the Yangtze

Finally, occasionally I'll find myself compelled to talk about something that I have absolutely no authority in - a news item, thoughts on architecture and art, or your relationship with your mother. This website serves this purpose as well.  Please bear with me. And of course, I urge you to debate and discuss anything you want on this website. The Monocle accepts all. 

And with that, lets set this SOB out to sea.