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I’m not one for bargain hunting, just don’t generally have the patience for it honestly, but since moving to Akron, Ohio I’ve been hitting up the tag (estate) sales every weekend in the hopes of finding some cheap dressers (and out of sheer curiosity of the “scene”).

Tristan’s mom Sue is into them in a big way and has been driving us around with Lee. So today she took us to one out in Kent. Kent seems like kind of a cool little college town, by the way. Anyway, I hadn’t yet found anything that’s caught my eye, but today I found this cool oxblood-colored, leather-worked journal cover, which the sales people stupidly priced directly on its painted cover. I hope to find something to touch it up with and then will probably end up giving it as a gift, since my journal-writing days are kind of a distant memory.

Today was also national free comic book day, so I eagerly stopped in at JC Comics & Cards in Cuyahoga Falls to see what I could find. As an avid collector as a kid, it’s always fun to check in once and awhile and see what’s up. So there wasn’t much inspiring in the free section but I did find a copy of Clive Barker’s “The Great and Secret Show”, but only #5. This story is an all-time favorite of mine, so it’s still just cool to see some graphics for it. Here’s a snapshot of the cover:

Check out what appears to be an original cover here on Clive’s site.

Is it just me or is there a goofy little face amidst my midday breakfast?

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Time for some list-making with my first, Top 10 list of the new year.

This is a Top 10 of all my favorites, spanning any and every category. From favorite travel destinations, films, books, websites, events, jobs, and anything else that tickles my list-making fancy. Also, it should be noted that it’s been posted in no particular order.

1. Favorite Trip
I flew into Barcelona after my first European trip and job with The Do LaB in Portugal and did some sight-seeing with Patricio and finally got to see Amanda, meet her husband and otherwise catch up with her life of 10-years there in Europe.

2. Favorite Job With The Do LaB
I think my favorite job with these guys this past year was the one for SpeakerCraft. Everyone kicked ass for weeks in the pre-fab, load-in and setup in Denver at the Cedia Convention. That job was the most taxing in terms of details we’ve yet done and it really showed. It was so much work but in the end it turned out amazingly beautiful.

3. Favorite Live Show
Nine Inch Nails’ show in Baltimore, MD at the Virgin Music Festival was definitely my favorite show of the year. I always love Trent Reznor’s music and his live performances with a band are one of the best. Plus, I got to bring Tristan and my old high-school friend Jesse Buck along too; it was both their first time seeing NIN live.

4. Favorite New Web Service
I think definitely without a doubt, that Posterous was the coolest new web utility service. I discovered it late in the year but have been thoroughly enjoying its use ever since.

5. Favorite New Book
My favorite new read of the year had to be “From Program To Product – Turning Your Code Into A Saleable Product” by Rocky Smolin.

6. Favorite Gift
Definitely without a doubt was Tristan’s handmade pregnant belly cast she made for me at Christmas.

7. Favorite News
No it wasn’t Obama winning, it was the unforgettable news that I was going to have my first child and a son at that. He’s growing nice and strong and due in 3 weeks.

8. Favorite New Album
This is a bit tough but would have to say Booka Shade’s “Movements”. Then Santogold’s self-titled album, followed by Death Cab’s “Narrow Stairs”.

9. Favorite New Movie
Hmm, another toughie but I’m gonna’ have to say Iron Man I think. Tropic Thunder, Batman: The Dark Knight, Speedracer, and a few others were all great too, but I think Iron Man was one of the most well done comic book adaptations yet, and a great first-time effort in one from Robery Downey, Jr.

10. Favorite Activity
Blogging has proven the most enjoyable activity that I’ve pursued this year. My creative pursuits have kind of been up and down a lot over the last few years so blogging has helped to stabilize and fulfill the need for a healthy, consistent outlet of expression. Plus, I received my first check in related advertising.