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Well today has proven to be a clear day here in Oakland. Strange enough too since the beginning of the week served us up a huge storm that dumped water on us like nobody's business. The following days have been rather humid so I spent today inside making a mix, which can be downloaded for free. Check the news section of the site for more information.
Tonight I plan on playing some pinball for a few hours at a local spot called Lucky Ju Ju. Its a cool place that allows unlimited pinball playing for $10. Not to mention they have like 40+ pinball machines all ranging in age. So that should be a good time. Then I plan on retiring with a drink or two, maybe catch a flick, and just chill'n.
-KODA
Yeah it has come to my attention that once again I have failed to update my blog/journal. Sort of suck too because I used to love updating it and writing.
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But no worries, I should write more soon.. LOL
Well as you can tell things are always busy when it comes to my life, music, and everything else. I wanted to let everyone know about the new free online EP which is now ready for download over HERE! It is honestly one of several projects I've been working on over the last few years. I know I don't have the time to update this blog and site often but I will tell you. I will not stop my manic love for creating this music. From the hip hop to the DNB. It part of the blood or something. LOL
Well this is a short blog posting but I will be in touch!
Wow, what a long week. Last week was pretty much a fun filled week full of many events which I am sure I'll remember for the rest of my life. Sunday, November 11th, I was in a car accident. The whole thing happened out of the blue, like many accidents, and was a real eye opener. To make a long story short, I left my house between 11:00am and 11:30am to hit up the bank and deposit some cash via the ATM. I made it a whole 500 feet from my house where I was stopped awaiting a traffic light. I get the green light and I make it a quarter of the way in the intersection which I am hit by a car.
Now obviously this person blew through a red light and was going around 40-50 MPH. I am not sure on the exact speed but I was hit on my Left Front, right on the head light, and was spun a good 90 degrees to the right and hit another time in the rear left quarter panel. I am not sure how that happened but it worked out where I was flush with the curb, almost as if I had parked my car there, and the lady ended up on an island.
It was a sad sight seeing my car in shambles and all dented up. You can see pictures of my car before and after the wreck in my "photo" section of myspace. Anyhow, I am glad to be ok. I do have some neck and back issues which will take some time to heal. However my life is here which is the most important. I took some x-rays this past week and everything came out ok. I do not have any broken bones or fractures. I do have whiplash and some swelling. I guess that is expected since I was hit hard.
I've been in to several accidents in my life time. However, none have been in own car. I am always the passenger so I had no idea how stressful and what a pain these things are. My whole past week was dealing with the insurance company, getting the auto body lined up, and in general stressing my ass out about the situation. It is so much unneeded stress being introduced in to my life. Not to mention waiting around to hear back from my insurance on issues. Like who is to say this lady will say I am at fault? Who knows, it's happens everyday.
I did have a police on the scene and I very sure the police report is truthful and tells what happens. However it is still a he said she said situation since I do not have witnesses. You get in to an accident in Oakland and people just pass you on by staring and not caring. I know there were handfuls of people who seen the lady run that light and just drove on by without care. Oh well.
Anyhow, these events have opened my eyes again. Just when reality goes to sleep it hits you. My father used to always say "One day reality is going to slap you in the face." Well it has over and over through out the years. Sometimes you live life and do not think of the thousands of people who are getting into accidents everyday. You tend to forget about all those people who die daily, the people who are hurt daily, and peoples lives that are completely turned around and upside down daily.
I guess that's the point of this blog. Last week was a rash of events which have altered my outlook on life, once again, and allows me to see things different. We all know this stuff but I think the majority of people like to hide it or forget about it. When it happens to you its like the blinders come off and you see shit for what it really is.
Sure this was a simple accident, overall everyone was ok no serious injuries, and things will be replaced. Still, it just goes to show how a normal day can turn upside down and into another direction within seconds.
So my friends please drive safe. You never know when you'll be writing one of these blogs.
P.S
As if back and neck pain are'nt enough. My tooth is clearly infected and needs a root canal asap.
It has truly been an odd week for me. A lot of things have happened recently which have really changed my view on my life and things in general. I am not sure how much more I can explain other than I am in a "shock" and "awe" state. China has invaded in a great way too. I am trying to grasp everything and not over think it but I am sure I will as I tend to do this often. Work is being refreshed as I am trying to work a few days from the City and the remaining from my current office. Things are slowly evolving and changing in my life which is cool but at the same time it's a trip. I am not old so I do not want to say it is an age thing. It just clearity of events and things happening in life. Really its not THAT odd but I like the play it as if it were. And what the hell am I talking about? Yeah, well not everything is to be public with trades with China. LOL Metaphor's are great!
I am going to work Monday on getting everything in place for this site. It needs to change and its change is overdue. This site is such a part of my life but has been on the back burner for too long. It's sort of ran in auto pilot this whole year. I want to change that and get back to the Original Concept.
Until then folks!
- KODA
Last night I put together a Extract of "Berkeley Trash" and placed it on CD, headed down to my Roberts suite (neighbor), and we (Robert, Scott, and Michelle) took a listen while consuming some drinks. I got to say this new release is going to blow some socks off. I think I will leak the release on the internet like I did to "Beat Tape" but I am not sure yet. What I do know is its sounding nice. Anyhow, I could not sleep so I actually woke up earlier than I normally do to post this blog, eat some cereal, and try to get myself ready for work. Drank a tad to much beer last night so I am hoping I can ready myself for a long day.
KODA
Well here we are as a new "work" week starts and new plans are being hatched to take over the world. This morning the drive in to work was rather happy, as opposed to the normal "tired as hell" drive. I pretty much bumped some nice tasty beats which had my neck in check. I am getting ready for a week long string of events which will be nice. I have to take the time off from work though, there is no way I can gig Wednesday through Saturday and not be tired. I am pretty stocked since I have the chance to play so many different sets. It's like a mini tour within the bay area limits. Should be some fun times. I have not nailed down what I want to play but it will be DNB, Hip Hop, and maybe some breaks or something, I am not really too sure as of yet. Well I shall get back to the work grime.
KODA
