I need to kill 'Hummer'

In the beginning, the best artist name I could come up with for myself was 'Epiphender.' When I tried to do vocals, I started labeling all my music 'Peter Pan.' When I switched from a 4-track cassette recorder to computer-based recording, I also switched my pseudonym to 'Hummer.' Everything I've recorded since 2006 has been by 'Hummer.' However, I really don't care for the name anymore. Problem is, I've decided there's no good name to be had, and now I've got a big identity crisis going on. I mean, think about the concert poster situation... I guess I don't play any concerts, but I'd still like to have an interesting name.

Happy X-mas (War is over)

The music in this coffee shop is a mix of Frank Sinatra, John Lennon, Sting and artists who idolize Frank Sinatra. I don't think I've ever heard "Happy X-mas (war is over)" on a public sound system. I've just heard it twice in the past hour, though. I guess you can't go wrong if it's a Christmas song by John Lennon. Famous AND seasonal. "Woman Is The N***** Of The World" next? Sure hope so! Think about it. Think about it. Wait, am I the only person among my acquaintances that knows that song? Maybe not - good thing I know Jeff Milburn. Elvis? Gross. I guess I better put my computer away and get out of here.

I can't perform in the subway

Sometimes when I leave class and go to get on the subway I find one of the students that just left my class is waiting for the same train as me. It's not my favorite situation. I don't like trying to force a friendly conversation amidst train noise. I'm not good at faking smiles. The only time I can get into performance/teacher mode is in a classroom in front of at least five people. I just can't perform in the subway. I wonder if I would feel worse about it if my students tried to avoid me at the station. Depends on the student, I guess. Depends on whether they tried to talk about the mountain climbing gear they were about to buy or if they had something interesting on their mind.

I've settled in Incheon - in the Jemulpo neighborhood. I'm connected to Seoul by subway, but there is nothing in Jemulpo that resembles Seoul. Actually, there is nothing in Jemulpo. Right now it's a real 'tower of isolation' situation at my apartment. I'm on top of a hill with no roommate and no internet. Also, no water pressure. It's not all famine though; I have three different colognes from my previous students in Sangdo. They smell pretty good.

Looking for a raisin stain solution

I like the food situation on Singapore Airlines. After looking at the menu, I always choose the "Indian Selection." I haven't been let down by any of their meals - apart from accidentally sitting on a raisin and squishing it into my pants.

I like the entertainment situation on Singapore Airlines. They have Radiohead, Yeasayer, and Them Crooked Vultures albums. Also, lots of boring movies. I guess I don't really like the movie part but am impressed by it.

I like Incheon airport. It only takes about 10 minutes to get out of there. I've never arrived there and had to wait more than 5 minutes for my things at the baggage check. Most efficient and clean airport I've seen.

"Oh... Halloween is so awful."

That last blog was total boreballs so I edited it. Flying out of Spokane at 6 a.m. tomorrow. I'd love anyone to come say farewell at the airport, but my parents might treat you like an interloper. Nobody likes an interloper at 5 a.m. Nobody likes being an interloper at 5 a.m. either. I know all about that.

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