meh

so they released the official sxsw line-up yesterday. i remember in high school/college when we would go all the time, but i think i'm just getting old or something because i really have no desire to go anymore. sure, i'd like to get the chance to see a few people, but now that the days of the $50 wristband are gone (along with my ability to deal with crowds), i think i will once again sit it out. besides, we're entering the busy season around here. sadly, with the shortage of local venues these days, who knows if we'll get the usual onslaught of shows as the bands go to and from austin, but gogol bordello will be here on my birthday so there's always hope.

don't fret though, cause i ain't upset. why, you ask? well, i've traded in my music festival goer membership card in exchange for the film fest variety. i enjoyed afi dallas so much last year that i'll be pulling out all the stops this year. yours truly will be taking off a week of work (along with brad and merritt) and will be sitting in dark rooms with strangers for hours on end. who wants to join us?!