Posted 4 years, 1 month ago late at night by oso
Gustavo and I have been feeling nostalgic lately. HP’s got a case of the yesterday blues so bad he checked out Biz Markie (“oh baby, you … you got what I nee-eed. But you say he’s just a friend, you say he’s just a friend”) at a downtown club the size of my living room. Point being, as the lryic goes, “oh yeah life goes on, long after the thrill of livin’ is gone.”
As promised, here is a tribute to … well, us. It’s not supposed to be either inclusive or exclusive. A computer script could have written this post. All it does is look back over a random sampling of some of the earliest commenters on this blog (btw, if 8 people comment on this post, we’ll have reached 5,000 total comments, an achievement worth at least a cartwheel in tidy-whities if not a pitcher of margaritas) and see what they’re up to these days.
The key: 1.) name and blog link 2.) first comment on this blog 3.) most listened artists 4.) first sentence of latest post 5.) random thought.
Thanks for the visit and comment. Indeed the postdoc was at CCIS. While freelancing as an anthropologist seems appealing while sitting here facing the academic rat race, there is probably more paperwork and running around involved doing that. That and no job security either.:sad:
What were you doing at CCIS?
Your blog is pretty cool too. Hope you don’t mind that I have linked it.
Comment Posted By Xoloitzquintle On March 17th 2004 @ 06:16
Xolo and I have been able to meet up two times so far, both in San Diego. He’s almost a better bear hugger than I am. Next spot to clink bottles of Bohemia: NYC.
you ain’t got nuffn to synchronize to, mofo.:evil:
For approx. one week of nausea, diarrhea, abdominal, and physical exhaustion, we don’t have the patience to put up with your BS that we can handle the rest of the time. That doesn’t mean you are allowed to be an extra ass. now, go take laura some chamomile tea, a warm pad, and a comedy. Fukn A.
Comment Posted By elenamary On 12.05.2004 @ 07:06
El Oso complained that the blogs have been quiting down. At least our little clique of blogs.
Elenamary came to San Diego and never said hi to me. For that reason I no longer talk to her. Not really … but supernatural forces do seem to keep us from meeting each other.
Oso, you’re all like a writer and everything. Welcome aboard San Diego Blog!
Comment Posted By Joe Crawford On July 13th 2004 @ 17:07
Joe is also a superb bear hugger … come to think of it, this might be how I choose my blog buddies. He has done amazing things with San Diego Blog and has an exceedingly lovely wife and family.
Oso–great post… I have been confused and angered by California’s willful ignorance of its heritage and dismissal of the Mexican sweat that continues to prop it up. I look forward to reading more from you and Laura.
This issue has caused quite a few arguments between me and some of my relatives… I just can’t get them to look beyond appearances or I’m not able to combat the simple media stereotypes or soudbite political statements… I don’t know… one thing for sure that state is changing.
Here in Lexington, Kentucky there is a big Mexican immigrant population because of the horse and farming industry, but they are invisible to the population-at-large having no power in city politics.
Comment Posted By Thivai On March 8th 2004 @ 19:59
Thivai and I have pretty much lost touch. That happens with people you know … and even more with people you’ve never met. But still, I drop by his blog from time to time and try to catch up on some of what he’s reading. And occasionally I’m able to catch him when he’s willing to share some of his own personal reflections. Maybe we’ll never meet, but I’ll keep on relating to him so long as he keeps writing.
bush is delusional … it’s just horrid how he can not admit to one single mistake his administration has made
Comment Posted By myke On October 9th 2004 @ 17:14
Myke needs some serious taco education. Otherwise the man is a genius. I’m still waiting for HP to buy him a ticket out here so the three of us can cause trouble again.
what’s the purpose of U.S. influence or intervention or whatever? I am too ignorant on most middle eastern countries to know of any motivation on the part of the U.S. for an intervention other than say oil…like abogado stated…”who benefits?” yes, I know that stating “oil” as the only purpose for U.S. involvement in the middle east is oversimplification of U.S. motives but profit always plays a role in whatever military or covert action that takes place.
Comment Posted By Gustavo On March 8th 2005 @ 19:26
I’ve been reading Gustavo’s blog since his amazing series “The Cycle of Abuse” in January 2005. Since then he’s gotten his teacher’s certificate, already taught his first year of school, and now (of course) everyone’s fighting over him. It’s pretty amazing to see what everyone is doing with their talents.
My girlfriend asked me last night, “Why is he ‘El Oso.’”? And I thought, gringo dude (I mean it in a nice way
) and that name–”I got it, sweetheart, he pegs himself this because he likes Soul Coughing.”
“M.Doughty?” She asks.
“Yep, yep, fer sure,” I said.
Pero pues no. Now I know y como dice el G.I. Jose “knowing is half el battle.” I dig the site. Keep it real.
Comment Posted By El Mas Chingón On 21.04.2005 @ 15:04
César and Rachelle will be a married couple in a matter of weeks!!!!!!!
sorry i’m not a rock star from so far off exotic place, but i did want to comment. i’m going to michoacán on my trip to méxico, got any suggestions on what to see or do there? thanks.
Comment Posted By cindylu On 03.08.2004 @ 22:32
Last night, I tried to tell _____ that we need to spend more time together.
Cindylu mumbles. One day I’m going to hug her grandpa.
I don’t like Bush in power because almost everything he does (anti-environment, high deficit, pre-emptive war, wealth divide, etc) goes against what I believe. Are my views my new religion? I think that argument could be made. But my most spiritual moments have been little things in life, completely unrelated to my views. Listening to an old man hum on the trolley – it was a beautiful moment. That for me is spiritual. Arguing about fuel efficiency or some crap is just draining work that I sometimes wish I didn’t feel strongly about.
Comment Posted By ChrisN On 28.09.2004 @ 10:51
Unsatisfied with a dearth of town & area maps for the Bahia de los Angeles, I’ve made my own.
Chris – and his lovely wife Anna – are great people to eat fish tacos with. In fact, I’m pretty sure they’re great people to do anything with.
Damn you always make that face. WTF?
Comment Posted By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo On 28.10.2005 @ 16:18
Jennifer thinks she knows her way around Barcelona. Don’t be fooled. Especially when it’s 8 degrees out.
I think you’re breaking the urinal etiquette.
Comment Posted By rolandog On 04.03.2005 @ 22:45
Both times I met Rolando were at Monterrey blogger meetups. I don’t know why this is. I don’t know why we didn’t hang out more together south of the border. Luckily, we’re young, life’s long, and paths cross.
OK, I’m bored. Plus it’s like a billion and two fucking degrees right now. For real. Midnight and a billion and two fucking degrees!
It seems like this could go on forever … and that’s the really interesting reflection. I had no idea that so many of the people I call my friends today, I met through this blog. Sorta strange really.
If you want to look back over the comments you’ve left on this blog, go here and click on your name.
Well … enough nostalgia, it’s time to move on, grow up, suck it up, throw it up, etc. I hope everyone’s staying cool. West side.
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Dammit, I’m on the East side…
Thanks for a great tribute. That image always you posted has always made me laugh.
You should’ve done something more narcissistic and given tribute to ‘the great Oso’.
I’ll give it a shot:
Had there been Indios at hand, I probably would’ve come up with something better; btw, I hope you’ve got something to cool you down from the room temperature being a billion and two fucking degrees.
Cheers Oso.
P.S. I just noticed that your bloggersary is less than two months away! I vote for a cybernetically-synchronized-worldwide peda!
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More than two years later, I still think your blog is pretty cool.
Thanks for the mention. Although I think you meant to write beer hugger…’cause you know the Bohemias are waiting for us in NYC.
And I am happy to do my part to put you past the 5K mark. I want a picture of the cartwheel in the tidy-whites!
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Os, I see you determine good friendships by the kinds of tight hugs a person gives. What if I’m not much of a hugger? Entonces que? Anyways, this post is fantastic. It’s amazing to see all the interesting juxtapositions. There’s so many people I wish I could meet (and probably will one day), so as said in my last comment, we just gotta stay united, keep in touch, etc. Plus, man, how can we keep up with you!
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Shit, I’m getting married! In a week!
aaaaaaaaaaaaargggh! =)
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I believe its tighty whities.
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I know I should feel honored by your inclusion of little old me in your inner circle, but God, I hate you for this.
Congrats, César.
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4,999
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Woo hoo. I get to be number 8.
Oso, I don’t want to get all mushy on you, especially since you posted a lie. I don’t mumble… or sound like a 6 year old. As my friendships have changed over the past couple of years, I grown apart from people and closer to others. You’re one of those people. You’ve impacted my life in more ways then you know and you can sorta keep up with the bad telenovela my life has become.
Maybe some day I’ll give you M’s phone number or put in a good worth with you for the roomie when she’s single.
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I want to be something insignificant (literally), so i think this might be comment #5002. i think.
anyway, i’ve probably been reading your blog since 2004, but never started commenting until I started my own… I remember San Diego 2004, kickin it with Ray Ray, listenin’ to a constant blend of Royksopp, Kings of Convenience, and Zero 7 in those days, and him constantly blaring, “you gotta meet my boy David…”..”Ok Revaz”, I would say, but he just ended up giving me your web address and I read. Quickly, your blog became as normal to hit up as the NY Times, Pitchfork, and Realmadrid.com. You should be proud, because I’m a picky little fucker, and I definitely enjoy the writing. hahahaha…I’ll be in SD for Manu Chao Sat-Sun. Hit a brotha up. Ciao tio.
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Oso, Thanks for the love. I still remember how I found your blog (I was looking for some info on some a-hole editorial dude at the LA Times) and how I that that you were Mexicano. You had a lot of us going there. Anyhow, I think I’m the only blogero that listens to Los Bukis. lol..Chivo!!!
Congrats César!! I’ll be sure to drink one in your honor in one week!
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this was awesome! so great! wow, you guys have been here forever!
Congrats to César and Rachelle! Congrats to you to Oso on the 1 trillion note!
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this post made me realize how long i ’stalked’ your page before i was brave enough to make my first comment
i’m very glad the blog is still around.
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We are all one big familia now, atleast that is how I feel! Good balance of people too, with me of course, covering the conservative aspect of the blog (and to other conservatives reading this, that is MY territory, step off biatch!).
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Awww, warm fuzzies
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@ HispanicPundit: ORLY?
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Warm and fuzzy is right. Nostalgia’s so much fun … it’s better after a few drinks and in person, but sober and online still qualifies.
Rolando,
That first post was a transcription from my journal. So, this blog’s real bday is December 18th, (I was on my way down to MTY). My vote for a cybernetically-synchronized-worldwide pedo.
Abo,
I don’t know how it is for slobs, but my whities are both tighty and tidy. Sorry I missed the bday bash.
Cindylu,
It’s fitting that you leave the 5,000th comment. I’m just about all packed up, but the banana shirt is set aside and awaiting you.
Alejandro,
Ray Ray is a amazing node of people who should meet each other … now we just need to make it happen. Tomorrow might be the day. I’m really glad you started your own blog.
Tumbleweed,
Why aren’t you linking to your blog!!!?
HP,
What’s funny is that I know that’s how you really feel.
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Hey Oso,
Long time… been busy, divorce, hit by an SUV while riding my bike, work-work-work…. feeling better these days and doing a lot of hiking to restore mind, body and spirit.
Top Ten That Have Been Played Lately on My Car Stereo:
Jenny Lewis and The Watson Twins
Stefan Sufjan
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Pink Floyd
Compilation of French Music
Pixies
Bauhaus
Flaming Lips
PIL
Fugazi
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of all the quotes to choose?!
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i am nostalgic, to say the least. i miss my blogtitlan. i keep putting off reading peoples blogs. no longer have a job where i sit in front of a computer and can read whatever i like or post comments without fear.
i’m going to try and go back to that. oh how i miss all of you.