Life in the fast lane

Today I start the Master Cleanse. I'm hesitant to publicize this because a. the last time I attempted a 10 day cleanse over the summer, I only made it to day 3 and b. I may have to run to the bathroom mid sentence because I just downed the smooth move.



Its part of the cleansing process. Last year when I did 10 days, I did the salt water flush which is downing 32 oz of salted water. It's really harsh and that was another reason I failed over the summer. I kept gagging. So this time around I'm using the laxative tea, which isn't as effective, but it works.

Anyway, I'm sure you'd rather hear why I would give up food for 10 days than the details of my smooth moves.

It's basically like when your computer starts fucking up, you save everything and reboot. I'm rebooting my body, I feel this is the best time to it after the debacherous holidaze. Especially this year with my insane work schedule in december. I'm at a point where I can't close my eyes without seeing video art. Its kind of cool, but its freaking me out a little.

The master cleanse not only cleans out your digestive system, lets you literally shit out any chemical dependencies (sugar, caffeine, nicotine, thc, etc), but it also clears your head. not it the lobotomy sense of the word--its more about enlightenment. I remember that by day 8 last year, people were commenting how on point i was. And how I was glowing. Personally I was seeing more vivid than I have on any drug. Its this weird sense of euphoria after day 5.

I have a lot of videos to do this month from scratch. Conceptualizing through editing. I need a fresh perspective and I know this will give me a head start.

Unfortunately, the first 3 days suck ass, but once you get over the hump, its smooth (move) sailing from then on out. And it always helps if you have a friend along for the ride.

I'll be spending much of the next few days lying in bed with my laptop, doing some work but mostly watching movies in my screening room. (If anyone wants a movie night on the big screen, let me know! My bros got me Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls on DVD for xmas)

My first appearance out on the town (wielding my special lemonade) will be this tuesday at Cyn for youtube night. That'll be day 4. Come down and make poo jokes with me. No 2 girls 1 cup though.

amateur video

These are awesome. The pics from the Nokia show are beautiful, but these paint a better picture of what its like being in the crowd at a bogmen show... And you can see some of my video shit...

More pix from The Bogmen show...

Me & Mr. Nilsen as the New Wave Archie & Edith. (Or playing the New wave version of Heart And Soul)


P.J during "You Make Me Happy"


Mark Pender (of the Max Weinberg 7) and Dave (Of the Hedonistic Horns) whaling during "Queenie."


Me backstage during the show trying not to break concentration and pose for the camera.

What i did on my holiday...

Here's the first of many shots i plan to post from the Bogmen show at Nokia Theater.


This was the most I've ever worked on a VJ gig and it only had a little to do with the fact I lost my entire VJ catalog 2 weeks before. I'm talking 25 song set - working 20 hour days, and I even put in 5-7 hours on both xmas eve & day among family hootenanny.

But in the end it was more than worth it. Everything is just easier when you're surrounded by good people and thats the whole bog cast and crew. Even when i had to come up with 4 songs from scratch the day of- AT the venue- I barely broke a sweat, mainly because it's such an inspiring environment. And creating just comes naturally when you're immersed in that vibe.

The show was nothing short of amazing.

I'm hoping Cass will post some of the video him and Paul shot soon. In the meantime, here's some cool shots from flicker



even more here...

Now just a quick end of the year round up. Actually, not even a round up because I should be sleeping. What it comes down to is just a big thank you to everyone who has supported my ass this year. Those who've come to shows. Given me a keytar. Built me a website. Sat down to plan out a daily self-employment itinerary. Passed on my videos. Gone above and beyond the call of getting my shit out there. Worked hours and hours covered in glue and paper mache for FREE to help me realize a vision. Made nice in front of the camera for me. Convinced me I'm not meant to be sitting in an office all day (even though they were the ones paying me to do so!). Those who nurtured my ego - you wouldn't believe how therapeutic it is to hear that people believe in you especially during the overworked and downtrodden days when your doubting yourself. Those who put Vic & Me up in different cities. And those who've come to shows.

I have nothing but good feelings about 2008. And even better feelings about the folks I surround myself with.

Happy New Year.