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Read personal blog entries written by Anji Bee from 2006 to present day.

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Sasha Answers Anji’s Question

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There has been one burning question on my mind for Lakers’ guard, Sasha Vujacic, now that he has won his first NBA Championship: are you going to cut your hair? I asked him about his pledge to not cut his hair until finals were over on his official website – sashavujacic18.com – and was surprised to receive an answer almost immediately! You’ll note the poor grammar of my question, I am sure. Originally my question also included his pledge to not shave during finals, as well. Since he went back on that promise, I guess he decided to skip that part.

picture-4 If it were in my power to decide for him, I would have Sasha keep his beard and mustache shaggy as well as his hair, exactly as he looked the night I was lucky enough to bump into him at the Nokia Theater. Mmm… I’m happy to see reiterated in Sasha’s Exit Interview that he won’t be cutting his hair “too much.” Phew!

Stay tuned for The Chillcast #169 tomorrow, which will be a 1 hour set of songs dedicated to Sasha Vujacic and the Lakers congratulating them on winning the NBA Championship this year!

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Congratulations LA Lakers!

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Congratulations to the Lakers for winning the 2009 NBA Championship! I have not been able to buckle down and get focused on any work today, as I’m too darned excited. I have no idea if I can make it out to the big Lakers Parade this Wednesday, but my heart will be there in spirit. This win has been a long time coming for Kobe Bryant, who was actually my first Lakers crush back when he had that cute little fro… I’m super happy Derek Fisher was back with us for this win, and really wonder if we could have even done it without him! Anyway, I know this isn’t a sports blog, but anyone who follows me knows by now that I am a fan, as weird as some of you seem to find it. And you know what, I think I just might have to pick up one of the Lakers 2009 Championship Tees from Footlocker for 15% off using my promo code AFAnjiFL.

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Artist of the Week: Under

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The debut album of San Francisco duo, Under, has been several years in the making, but I must say, it has been well worth the wait! Their inspired self-titled first single was featured in the Chillcast Top 20 Podsafe Tracks of 2006, and this moody tune is still my favorite. While the earlier tracks taken from the Under EP might be the band’s strongest material, the newer songs have a delicate touch that provides a sweetly ethereal counterpoint. Jen Triano’s voice has a vulnerable, unforced quality that feels pleasingly familiar and shines equally brightly in either an electonic or rock setting, which Under balances beautifully on More Pleasant Grey.

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“Under” (mp3)
from “More Pleasant Grey”
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Anji Bee is a bonofide Dead Head

Bet ya didn’t know that, huh? Call me a dirty hippie, but yes, I am a Dead Head. The Grateful Dead were like a myth when I was growing up; the name itself was foreboding, the imagery of the stickers on the backs of old VW buses rather ominous. I remember my mom telling me about attending their concert, saying the band had taken the stage by “coming out of coffins.” Yoiks! I don’t think I ever even heard their music until I saw Mask, with their amazing song, “Ripple.” When I met Ryan, it tuned out he was a big fan of the band. In fact, he confessed that The Dead were the musical inspiration for his earliest work as Love Spirals Downwards. Over the years, we’ve spent many hours listening to the band’s songs and watching concert videos together. He told me funny stories about the shows he saw before Jerry Garcia’s untimely death. I thought I had totally missed my chance, but this past weekend, I finally got to attend my very first Dead show. There was the whole crazy parking lot scene, just as Ryan had described, but better yet was the concert itself. I had figured it could never be the same without our beloved Jer Bear, but boy, it sure must have been pretty close! The setlist was amazing, the band were really “on,” and the new guitarist and keyboardist were amazing. The band came out strong for the first set, but after the infamous “intermission,” they came out guns-a-blazing! I can’t remember the last time I danced so much. And being at the Forum again for a concert really brought back childhood memories… It was an incredible experience and one that I’m so happy I got to share with Ryan. Oh, and if anyone asks, I did not inhale. LOL!

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Anji Does Indian Wells

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Sorry for the inflammatory title, I couldn’t resist! Just got back from 2 days in Indian Wells for the BNP Paribas Open that’s going on. Last year Ryan and I went up for one day to see Roger Federer play but his match was called off, so this time I gave myself 2 chances to catch him in action. I was also hoping to see Marat Safin, who has threatened to retire after this year. (Noooo!) My trip was a complete success, as I got to see Federer warming up and playing doubles the first evening, then singles the next day. Plus I saw Safin play both singles and doubles on smaller courts, from very close up, and caught him signing autographs – shirtless! I won’t go into too many details here since I will likely blab about it at length on the Anji Bee Vidcast and/or Chillin’ with Lovespirals which should prove much more amusing to you than a mere blog post. For now, enjoy these photos from my trip.

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The Machine Has (A) Heart

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So I mentioned on The Chillcast a few episodes back that I met my favorite Laker, Sasha Vujacic. The guy is super nice, very kind to fans, and honestly seems like a regular guy, albeit a very attractive regular guy. Anyway, I’ve been following his career the past few years and have always been impressed by his passion for the game and his devotion to the Lakers. He obviously loves playing for them, not only from his actions on court, but from the things he says in interviews.

This past summer, his contract was up for renewal and it was pretty touch and go there for a minute as to whether or not he would be back with the Lakers. I was stoked when they worked it out and he ended up with a 3 year contract. Then some rumors popped up last month about possibly trading Sasha… Yikes! And the other night Phil Jackson accused Sasha (“The Machine”) of having “no brain.” Wow! Low blow…

I decided I should finally get off my ass and go down to Staples Center — where I haven’t attended a game since it first opened — to see them play the Heat, another pretty amazing franchise. I got killer seats right next to the tunnel leading to the locker room, with a great view of the Lakers’ bench, and a great view of the basket. And… I made a little sign to give Sasha some support. Yes, I felt like a big dork, but what the hell? I had more fun watching that game than I can remember having in months. What a blast!!!

Oh, the really crazy thing about all this is that it turns out poor Sasha was having back spasms during the game, which goes to show how much heart he really has. I hope he feels well soon so he can meet up with the team for the San Antonio game Wednesday night.

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MC Yogi “Vote For Hope” Video & Mp3


Obama ’08 – Vote For Hope from MC Yogi on Vimeo.

Wanted to share this really cool music video by MC Yogi in support of Barack Obama. The “Vote for Hope” video was created at Ursa Minor Arts and Media in San Rafael, CA with chief animator James Curtis, using designs and direction from MC Yogi. Video funded and supported by grassroots donations. Read the artistic statement behind the video:

With the 2008 presidential election, Americans face a pivotal choice between not just two candidates, but two paradigms. We need someone who understands the complexity of our time. Someone who believes in investing in renewable energy, in education, in women’s rights, in civil rights, in healthcare for Americans. Someone who believes in dealing with global issues with diplomacy so we can restore our respect in the world. Barack Obama represents the change we need and can lead us into a brighter future.

“Vote For Hope” was written to encourage and inspire the hip hop generation—and everyone—to get involved, and contribute their time, energy, creativity, and other resources to be the change they want to see in the world. We have been inspired by the artistic and musical contributions that have been pouring out across the nation in support of Barack Obama’s campaign. Vote for Hope is our offering to this creative movement. It is our way of adding our small voice to the collective voice of millions of Americans calling for a change.

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Karla of Rumor Girls Can’t Run to Chillcast

On the recent RumorGirls vidcast, my friend and former ShowGirls co-hostess, Karla Gilbert, confided to her sister, Karen, that she can’t listen to The Chillcast while she runs. She asked me to create a running friendly episode of the podcast for her. I’d like to suggest my recent Loverush Digital Spotlight show packed full of high energy trance mixes! Check the last 3rd of the show for her comments.