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Josiefiend

Josiefiend

About Me

I've been working as a graphic designer since I was 16. And even before that I was doing freelance illustrations and design but I still love what I do and I love learning new things. And getting inspired by other talented artists and designers. The new Adobe Creative Suite rocks my socks. Yay.
I love movies, especially in theaters with stadium seats, previews and popcorn. If I have time to kill and I'm alone, I'll usually beeline for the nearest theater. I also love to read because the book is always better than the movie!
I've lived in San Diego almost all my life, except for a 5 year snowboarding break in Mammoth Lakes. I picked some of the best years to live there. We had a record winter until last season.
I want to travel. My daughter is 10 and I'd like to teach her that traveling to other countries is easy, something I never learned. I thought we'd start with France since she speaks the language. Maybe she'll get extra credit for it at school. Just as soon as we manage to get passports. Did I say easy??

My Interests

dancing, dive bars, snowboarding, surfing, reading, medieval wars, sca, movies, comics, illustration, web design.

I'd like to meet:

I like to meet people who make me laugh. I know most of the folks I have on my friends list but I'm always open to meeting new people.
a few of my favorite friends Zoe

Miss Daisy

Jamie Rae

Doug

Robin

Dark Bushido

Linda

Ryan

Devouria's Secret

Caren

Nici

Rene

Tom le Flâneur

David

Decade

Pussy Galore

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Music:

In no particular order ... Supreme Beings of Leisure, Sneaker Pimps, Bjork, Dido, Massive Attack, Portishead, Goldfrapp, Wolfsheim, Dead Can Dance, Delerium, Thievery Corporation, David Bowie, Bauhaus, Peter Murphy, Love & Rockets, VNV, NIN, Chemical Bros., Fluke, Juno Reactor, Lords of Acid, My Life With Thrill Kill Kult, Sisters of Mercy, KMFDM, A23, Type O Negative, Rammstein, Danzig, Tool, A Perfect Circle, The Cramps, Coldplay, Muse, The Killers, White Stripes, Pixies, MC 900 Foot Jesus, The Pogues, Flogging Molly, Brian Setzer, Ella Fitzgerald, Edith Piaf, Eartha Kitt, Julie London, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra

Movies:

The Matrix, Blade Runner, Lola Rennt, Blue Velvet, City of Lost Children, Brazil, Star Wars, The Fifth Element

Television:

Rome, Six Feet Under, Sex and the City, Carnival and Firefly. TV sucks but HBO series keep me with a cable subscription.

Books:

I guess I could have made this a lot shorter by saying sci fi and fantasy but these are a few of my favorites: Frank Herbert - Dune, Heinlein - Stranger in a Strange Land, Marion Zimmer Bradley - Mists of Avalon, Orson Scot Card - Ender's Game, J.R.R. Tolkein, Edgar Rice Burroughs - John Carter / Tarzan, Robert E. Howard - Conan / Soloman Kane

Heroes:

Frank Miller, Bill Sienkiewicz, Neil Gaiman, Frank Herbert, Robert Heinlein, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Robert E. Howard, Akira Kurosawa, Luc Besson, Quentin Tarantino, Ridley Scott, Tim Burton, Matt Wagner and my mom :)

My Blog

Rose Interpretee Par Zazie

This theme song is still stuck in my head. I think I may need to get the soundtrack, if only for this song. RoseJe lis tous les romans à l’eau de rose.RoseJ’en souligne des passag...
Posted by Josiefiend on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:10:00 PST

Effed up films

I’m currently watching The Holy Mountain. Yes, it’s so riveting that I’m posting about it here while watching it. Not a good sign. At least I finally usurped the telly back from Zoe....
Posted by Josiefiend on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:10:00 PST

Catching up little by little

Wow, I’ve been quiet lately. I guess I’ll start by reposting my recap of this week. I just made this chronicle of fun for my LJ lest I forget the fun I’ve been having when work gets ...
Posted by Josiefiend on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:47:00 PST

Ourselves the Elves

I just made a total elf of myself (and Zoe too!). LOLJoey and Zoe join Santa's ranksToo funny. You can even call and add your own voice....
Posted by Josiefiend on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 02:13:00 PST

Still here

Four years ago, we left the pirate party at about 3am for Mexican food and it was snowing ash. That was the first indication that San Diego was burning. Last Sunday morning, I met friends for breakfas...
Posted by Josiefiend on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:54:00 PST

Hawaii update ... finally!

Landed in Maui on Friday about noon. Our layover was only long enough for us to try one of the Hawaiian microbrews. Yummy. Got a call shortly after we landed from the first half of the gang to arrive ...
Posted by Josiefiend on Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:16:00 PST

Tickets for the Brotherhoods Pirate Party on Sale Tonight!

THE BROTHERHOOD PRESENTS, A NIGHT IN TORTUGA! Our third pirate event on-board the Star of India! October 20th, 2007!This year The Brotherhood is putting on the most anticipated event we have ever d...
Posted by Josiefiend on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:22:00 PST

More than meets the eye

Knowing my penchant for shoes, my VP sent me these today. hehe. Rad. Transformer shoes!Sheilas' Heels Set to Revolutionise Driving for Women...
Posted by Josiefiend on Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:09:00 PST

Don't miss these NYE events

Saturday, Club Sabbat is hosting a Nightmare Before New Year's party complete with champagne and a midnight countdown. Cover is only $6Sunday night is the 80s party at the Abbey. Tease your hair, brea...
Posted by Josiefiend on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 05:08:00 PST

Brotherhood Presents: 80s New Year's Eve

New Years Eve in 1986 - December 31st , 2006The Brotherhood invites you to our our New Years Eve party!We want everyone to dig down deep in their closets, shop their local thrift stores,and bring back...
Posted by Josiefiend on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 02:31:00 PST