These are a few of my favorite things...


















In one tidy package. I also love my scarf.

Final Fantasy at The Independent 10.25.2007:



















































I know Owen Pallett is so indie it hurts -- his reputation for aloofness and ironic self-deprecation being at the crux. He even had an overhead projector slideshow that my jaded-to-preciousness self thought would be annoying, but it instead just added to the charm and earnestness of his songs. He is one talented indie boy, and his show was, as expected, low-key but spectacular.

Opening act Cadence Weapon was a pleasant surprise, and good enough to buy the CD. Just his DJ alone was worth the ticket price.

Tableside, pre-Fantasy and post-Scrimshaw, at Fly:

Short, but recommended article in the Japan Times about tattooing in Japan, with a bit on tebori. I hope I have it together enough someday to get a piece done this way.

Speaking of, may have some pics up next month of the hubby's soon to be finished sleeve. Prepare to see some Mignola and semi-Japanese-style kaze, via Dave Moore at True Love Tattoo.