The beanie is complete. Although it went pretty well, and I threw in a couple of stripes for good measure, it wasn't knat in the round, so I had to sew up the side. I'm not a big fan of this (and my seam isn't that amazing), but the next one will be one solid piece. I think I'm going to use the same technique to make a bunch of tiny jellyfish, probably as a gift for Kazu and Amy's baby Juni.

Miike Snow is addictive. It's been on repeat in the Nucleus office for quite a while and doesn't seem to get old. I swear when we turn it off, it's still going. If you have to choose one song to start with, check out "Sylvia." Really, really pleasant tunes.

I think I was a little harsh about Dredg's new album. I've been listening to it a lot, and I love it. Sorry Gavin, my bad - you guys are all good together.

I don't want to spoil this with an image, but if I was 17-18 and preparing for college in Japan, I don't know if I could resist attending this University. This (official) website is SO AWESOME. Not only does it seem so adventurous, but a simple twist in nomenclature makes the whole endeavor sound fun: they call it a quest.

The Yuki 7 show at Nucleus was full of mystery and 60's espionage. Some really cool art/artists, and I think it felt like one of the classic shows we're known for. I was particularly pleased with our use of the projector filling the upstairs window... it gave us ideas for future shows using this dedicated space. Thanks to everyone who came out!

We've been recording a couple of love songs for a few weeks: an 80's rock ballad and a sweet indie tale. Thanks to Danny, Jamie, Ali and Christina for all the writing, brainstorming, singing, and performances! Side note: recording in Pasadena in the summer is a bit of a challenge without AC. You can't use fans b/c the room has to be silent. My computer would only last about 15 minutes before sputtering due to extreme heat. Our solution: rotating out flat bags of ice from the freezer and placing them under the laptop. Did it work? Like a charm! The songs were done for Ben Shields' wedding this Sunday, hopefully they're a success.

Happy birthday, Maurene! Dinner at Edendale's was tasty and we're all looking forward to bowling tonight... even if it isn't a celebration for Walnut. More hangout time is inevitable, since we're moving into Chris' house.

I submitted (submat?) version 1.3 of Last Cannon to the App Store last night; let the review process begin. I've mentioned it before, but I think this is the real version of the game, as it should have been released, and as it should be experienced. It feels complete, much more approachable from all skill levels, and rewarding. Here's what you can look forward to:

• weapon upgrades!
• save your game when quitting & during phone call interruptions
• sharper, crisper graphics
• lower horizon, larger gameplay area
• new sounds
• better pacing / less punishing
• smoother control, larger sensitivity range