Met 'em again

So I mosied on down to the Warfield last night but this time got there early and hung around the bus from 5pm to 8pm. I was talking to a security guard who was hitting on me, so I played it off like I was flirting back so that he wouldn't shoo me away if any of the band members came out... And sure enough they did!!!
Brandon was the first to wander out, and he was a total sweetie. We talked for a minute, took a picture, he signed some stuff, and he had to hop on the bus to do an interview.
A little while later Mike came out... He wasn't so friendly, which suprised me since I hear he's usually the friendliest of the bunch, but I think he was in a hurry or something.
After a bit, Kilmore showed up... HE WAS AWESOME! That is the most nice, down to earth guy ever! I was racking my brain to try to remember even ONE of the questions people on here wanted answers to, but I was so stunned that I just drew a blank. I did however manage to ask Chris if they EVER planned on telling anyone who Chuck is, but Kilmore just laughed and said "No way! Never!" Kilmore fuckin rocks. Awesome guy all the way!
Then after quite some time, they all came off the bus, and I finally managed to catch Jose for a quick photo, but they were running late to get into the building and start the show, so I didn't really get to talk to him. It was so much better last night though, without a million little girls crowding around... there was only like 5 people out there at any given time. I definitely recommend trying to meet them BEFORE a show rather than after (got this tip from a security guard the night before).
Oh, and the sweetest thing ever... Brandon had my pen (and actually remembered) and came up behind me, put his arm around me for a second, and said "Here's your pen lovely." and scooted off. Aw, he called me "lovely"
Okay, so I sound like a fuckin groupie or something, but I'm not ashamed to admit that it made me feel all warm and gooey inside to hear him say that.
Unfortunately, Dirk(Alex) never showed up. I was pretty bummed about that... But wow, what an amazing evening!!! Oh, and I bumped into someone that knew me from the bbs (wazzup girl!), actually, it seems a lot of people remember me for having that CHUCK light-up-thingy..... Heh, I love toys.


Ahhhh... I can die happy now....

The Pit Report - SF Warfield 11/19/01

So I was down on the floor, moshing around and being drunk and feeling orgasmically happy just to be there in the crowd once again (it'd been a whole year since I last saw them!) But I was also feeling a bit sad that security made me check my camera since I got such a great spot. The setlist was AWESOME 'cause they included lots of stuff off science, and I also got noticed by the Incuboys because I had this toy where there are flashing red lights on the end of a plastic thing, and you spin it around and it spells a message... I programmed it to say "CHUCK" and after one song, Brandon saw it and started laughing and goes, "Yeah, Chuck! Alright!" and continued to rock the house. When it had appeared that they had finished after playing WYWH, my friend and I bolted out of the crowd, he went down to the coat check and got my camera, I got a Chuck doing karate t-shirt, and once I got my camera, disappeared back into the crowd just in time for the encore. I had my sweet little zoom lens and I don't know how the hell I did it, but I managed to get right back in front and shot an entire roll of photos in only two songs. They will be on my website by Monday, PROMISE!

The moment they were finished, we jammed out the door, got our posters (incredible artwork on these! I'll post a scan of one as well) and headed for the back door. After about an hour of bullshitting with security and almost kicking some glitter-bitch's ass for crowding into me, I saw an afro approaching the bus. (the amount of teenies outside was seriously pissing me off... I met the BIGGEST groupie ever out there) As soon as I saw Mike and Brandon (Jose, Dirk and Chris just hopped straight on the bus... suckas) I started spinning my "Chuck" thing and they immediately remembered me. They signed my poster, my science cd, and my enjoy cd, and were very very nice. I told Brandon thanks for such a great performance and that they did a great job, and he gave me a big smile and said thank you and shook my hand... It took me a moment to bring myself to let go. I asked Brandon if I could get a quick photo with him, and he said okay, but then one of his body guards literally grabbed him around his waist and dragged him to the bus... damn! But it was kinda funny to see him carted off like a little kid by his bodyguard.

Needless to say, I had one of the most wonderful nights ever. I just wish I could go to tonight's show! Oh, and you know that beanie that Brandon ALWAYS wears? Well it now belongs to some lucky bastard in San Francisco... yup, he chucked it into the crowd. Hope he has another one like it! Oh, and to top off my wonderful evening, I dreamed I was back at their show and chilled with the band for hours afterward, so in a way, I got to enjoy incubus twice! Woot! And hey, there were these two baby yorkies on the bus... anyone know who they belong to? They were so cute!

I moved!

I moved into my new apartment last Saturday!!! I love it, love it, love it! Of course, the place is a disaster right now since just about everything I own is on my living room floor. But I'm almost done fixing up the bedroom and then I will start on unpacking and putting away everything. I couldn't be happier though! And not to mention it's a 5 minute drive from work, I don't even have to get on the freeway. Can't beat that commute eh? Ah, life is good right now...

Record companies suck goat schlong!

I hate Incubus now. I waited in line for FIVE AND A HALF HOURS, not to mention the 2 hour drive to get there, and they shut the door right when I was NEXT. Live 105 lied their asses off saying that if you buy the CD that you get a wristband GUARANTEEING you'll meet them.. sure you got a wristband. But what Live105 didn't tell people is that you had to buy the album on Oct. 23rd, and if you bought it on the 24th you get a wristband for the "secondary" line. The line they MIGHT get to. And out of thousands of people, they left when there was only a couple hundred left. And they left EARLY. They were supposed to be there until 10 but they left at 9. Fuckin bastards. Even Fred Durst isn't THAT much of a jerk. Pricks...

Yay!

Today's the day... I get to meet Incubus today! Omigod I'm totally excited! I have a rediculous amount of shit for them to sign, hope they don't mind! Ugh, I'm not looking forward to the line though! I hear that the line for the signing in New York was 3 city blocks long, and one guy got there at 3 and didn't meet them until 8. Wowsers... Good thing I'm leaving work early today! I can't wait I can't wait I can't wait!

Incubus is coming to town!

Can you say "FUCKIN' STOKED"??? So not only do I get to see Incubus on November 19th, but this Thursday they've decided to bless us with their presence at Tower Records in Concord for an evening to sign their new album "Morning View" (which I highly recommend picking up, it's great). My boss found it in his heart to let me leave early that day so I can insure my spot in line. Hope the guys don't mind if I bring more than just my copy of Morning View! (I have all their other cd's and a couple promo photos I'd like to get signed too) I am just so psyched to finally get to meet one of the greatest bands I've ever heard. Unfortunately, I will have to carefully step over all the 12 year old girls that are just there because "Brandon's hot." Which, don't get me wrong, he IS hot... majorly! But it just disgusts me to see little girls gushing over him, and I even heard he has made an appearance in BOP magazine. Gag me with a smurf! Oh well, as long as they keep making awesome music and remember that just because they are famous they are still just like you and me (a.k.a. not god) then it's all good... I'll put up with the teenies. But they better not get in my way at the concert... I might have step on some teenie-bopper toes. I'll try my best to talk the Incuboys into a quick photo on Thursday, which if successful, will immediately be up on my site. Anyway in other news, I'm moving this Saturday and I'm so excited! I ordered my couches yesterday and am buying my bed this weekend. Unfortunately, my couches will take 2 to 4 weeks to arrive so I'll be sitting on this cheesy inflatable loveseat that's been in my trunk for a year and a half until they get here. But it's no biggie... I'm not planning on hooking up my cable right away, so I guess I don't really need a place to lounge around and watch TV just yet. Heh, me without cable... we'll see how long that actually lasts! Good thing I have a ton of books! Yup yup.

Open house, bleh!

Well, we did it. We stayed up all weekend and got my house ready for open house yesterday, and damn I'm tired!!! I was literally falling asleep at my desk today, so I disappeared to the bathroom for a power nap. Yes, I sleep in the bathroom. I know, it's sad. But at least all the housework is done! Now we just have a couple minor repairs to do, but all the major stuff is done, thanks to my uncle and my sweetie. (Who worked their asses off! Thanks guys!) So now we just have to find a buyer and I have to find an apartment! But in the meantime, my dad is moving out of his place and there's a good chance Olaf (my sweetie) will be renting it, so I have a feeling I'll be staying over there a lot. And until then, he'll probably be staying with me (he's been at my place for over a week now, and I love having him there!) so I guess it's all working out just fine. It's a good thing my mom likes him! Actually, it was her idea for him to come stay with us (since his roommate is insane, and after living in London, I know what it's like to have an insane roommate... NOT FUN.) Even my dog loves this guy! I think Olaf is sneaking him treats when I'm at work because my dog has switched to sleeping on his side of the bed instead of mine. That little traitor! But I'm glad to have found someone who is totally on the same wavelength as me... the totally twisted wavelength! Speaking of twisted, I've come across a few REALLY wacked flash movies, and will have a page full of them up soon for your viewing pleasure. So check back soon for some pee-your-pants-hilarity!