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nicola's mom and brother came for a visit. oddly enough, we spent the whole time laughing and getting hammered. how often do you end up liking your inlaws more than your own family? highlights of the visit included a great attempt to sing Boston at a Kareoke bar around 1 am. naturally, it turned out to be a random Japanese song instead.

Leslie allayed my fears of appearing irresponsible and un-son-worthy with the best compliment: i'm so glad you're not boring.

Goldrush Party

Racist Dental Hygiene, Perhaps

This would be really racist if it was called Black Men toothpaste. But wait! Darkie Toothpaste changed their name to Darlie (a meaningless modification given the accent) to avoid sounding racist. Of course the Chinese still says Black Man Toothpaste.

Duct Fuct

Exposed ducts represent a certain heinous failure of man over his environment. Life's a stage, yada yada yada. Fine. 90% of it belongs backstage. Seeing the entrails of a system is grotesque and unsettling. I know Taiwan is backwards (thank god) but now I see it inside-out as well. In fact, I've seen so many exposed ducts in Taiwan, I'm going to have to call Harry Tuttle.

Naked Pool Party

Sober Googlewhack

fahrfignuten

New Southern Witticism

Trip up to the bei area for (1) a wicked set by Dj Gareth Jones at MOS, (2) the love that only a true karass can provide, and (3) a southern witticism. In what has been described by many as the funniest moment of their life, Capo single-handedly gave us the following phrase: THAT'S MORE IRONIC THAN SPILLING YOUR CARNIVOROUS PLANT SEEDLINGS ONTO THE FLOOR AFTER BITCHING ABOUT PEOPLE POKING AT THE SOIL.

Gold medal goes to Marika.