Josh aka Ars aka Shua has a fascination with wet naps that is a little different. I am serious. He has received them as a birthday gift before. His face lights up when he is at a restaurant that offers them. Below is a picture from Rudolfs in Uptown. They offer preheated ones.

Tadji's Lamp

My close friend Tadji let me "borrow" her Moroccan Lamp to decorate my Apt. The frame is made out of brass and the exterior is blue leather.

3rd Annual Holiday Extravaganza White Elephant Party

JT, Dan Kenney, Lisa, Vee and Shawn had a Holiday party at their house in NE. It was a White Elephant theme where you bring a gift to exchange. The variety of gifts have always been the highlight of the party as they can be ranchy to consumable.

The tree. look at all those presents.


These two were dressed the same. Dotto DJ'd later.


Playing old school Nintendo Mario. Graphics were sweet.


Don playing foosball vs JT.


JT vs Don

Don outside by the fire. Yes ladies that is a bow tie.

Lola and JT by the fire.

Dan Kenney doing what he does best, smoke a cigarette. Or is he taking a few second break from talking.

JT in front of the tree.

Mook in MN

Mike Christensen aka Mook came back to MN for the Holidays. I was lucky to randomly be assigned to Mike as a roommate freshman year, living in Shoemaker Hall at SCSU. He is originally from Bemidji, MN and currently resides in Ottawa, Canada while obtaining his PHD in Sociology. Mike visits every Christmas vacation and a dinner with old SCSU friends is arranged.

Dave Tran (who actually lived next door to us in Shoemaker) and Mike.


This is the 2nd year that Mike brought his lovely girlfriend Cathy.

My Grandpa Leo Hoefer has been carrying this picture of my Grandma Veronica Hoefer in his wallet since it was taken. It is a photo of her in the Garden when they met.


Unfortunatley I do not know the specific date it was created. The photo was surprisingly in good shape.

Bowling at Elsies in NE MPLS. Nina kicked my ass.

1st NFL Game

Sunday afternoon I met up with some friends to watch football and drink some beers before they went to the Vikings game. One of Justin's other friends back out at the last minute and he had an extra ticket. He asked me and of course I said yes. Great to have my first NFL game be the Vikings vs Bears.

We headed down to the plaza in front of the dome an hour before the start of the game to hang out. There were a lot of activities going on.

I sat next to Justin, Graham and Kody.


The Vikings players coming onto the field.

NIN For Free

I worked my 2nd gig as an Usher at the Target Center last Tuesday. You get to sign up for whatever shows you want to and I signed up for Nine Inch Nails who performed last night. I worked the door scanning tickets during the opening band, BORIS. After my break and eating my meal that they provide, I was sent up to the upper level to watch a section. They were few people in the section so I stood in the entry way and watched almost the entire NIN show. They had a great light show. One of the cool things the used was a light screen that dropped in front of and behind the band. The light screen was used in a lot of ways. The first picture is from right before the encore.



The picture below is the screen in front of the band. It has an eye like appearance with the band in the middle.

Van Gogh

This is a print instillation I had on my wall in my living room. It is 5 across and 4 down of 8'' by 10'' pieces of sectioned prints. It is Van Gogh's - Branches with Almond Blossom. I have since taken it down but loved it.

The original is below.

JT's Birthday/Roll Bounce

For JT Williams' 30th birthday on Nov 20 he wanted to go to Roller Garden in St Louis Park for adult night (25+). We went with a good sized group. JT, Lisa, JT's Parents, Lola, Dan Kenney, Vee, a couple that works with Lisa, Shua and I.


My Skates

The birthday boy, JT.


Roller Garden


We went to Rudolph's after we were done skating. From left to right: Josh aka Ars aka Shua, JT's Mom and Dan Kenney.


Dan Kenney and Dotto

My Neighborhood Liquor Store

Is Lowry Hill Liquor Store on Hennepin Ave. With in walking distance as it is a block from my Apt 1A. They give a free bag of ice with each liquor purchase.

Coldplay

Coldplay was at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Nov. 14th. I bought tickets back in May for my Brothers Ben and Chris. We had dinner at The Downtowner restaurant in St. Paul well before the show with Jenny, her sister and her fiance. Met Charlie and Matt at McGoverns for some pre show drinks. Ran into some other people from Anoka at the show who sat by us too. Unfortunity I did not get a lot of great pics, but the show was phenominal.


Opening DJ. Do not know his name.


Coldplay stage at one point during the show.


The stage at another point in the concert. Not clear.


This was carved into the table that we sat at. Totally Random.

Another fun activity that I did on my Birthday Week was to go to a firing range in Robbinsdale. Nate, Justin, Dan Kenney and Vee came with me. Shot a variety of guns. It was a Blast, literally.

Look at that stupid grin. Shooting shot gun slugs gave us all bruises.


Justin holding a shot out Bin Laden poster. Dan Kenney in the background.

Picture was taken on June 27th 2008, my birthday. I was sitting on the red couches in VIP at 7 Sky Bar roof top looking over Hennepin Ave at the Pantages Theater sign.

The top Sticker was given to me this summer at the Walker music and movies in the park by a guy who was registering people to vote. The bottom sticker was obtained on Tuesday November 4th.

Halloween 2008
Josh Arsenault's House in Robbinsdale. Other friends have more Pics on facebook


Josh aka "Ars" aka "Shua" in his lederhosen and his girlfriend Katies pilots hat. Me in the reflection of the left side of his glasses.

Gretchen was a Greek Goddess. She plays it well.


Katie (Timmy's Girl) was a Poison groupie. It makes sense since Timmy was Brett Micheal's. Nate in his fairy wings and pink wig in the background.

Yeasayer at Triple Rock 10/30/08. Chairlift opened. Went with my brothers Chris and Ben. Ben's girlfriend Jenny. Shawn and Leigh. Great show!

Stage set up before the show:


We found a great spot too stand.

Jenny's in the foreground. I love the color of her hair. Brother Ben in the background playing a shooting game:



The bulbs on stage would change colors from left to right and front to back motion according to the song speed and mood. It was perfect for a small venue.







Bathroom Graffiti at Triple Rock: