These are the things that I think about

*I love getting new followers. But then it becomes strange. Like, I changed my voice because I am talking to people instead of just posting what I do. Oh well, it's good times anyways since I have a few regulars (outside of people I know in "real life") that comment a good 80% of the time, and I really appreciate it. These are people like MeMe, the girl, and jeanette. Thanks guys.


*I sometimes wonder what Dave Chappelle's show would be like if he was still around. He has some of the greatest segments in TV history, in my opinion. I always thought his show was funny, but I also respected it because I didn't feel uncomfortable for laughing. My argument for his show was that he wasn't making fun of races, but of the stereotypes that those races have. This is why I felt it was ok to laugh at not only the white jokes, but the mexican and black jokes as well. And not in a "It's ok to laugh because it's a black guy that's telling it" kind of way, but just because it was so ridiculous it was funny. But a lot has happened since he left. There has been the overuse of Auto tune in the music industry, the popularity of Twilight, and of course the election. I really wish I could have seen what he would have done with all of that material. Who is this Dave Chappelle and why do I miss him so? Click here to find out.


*Finally, keeping this short, I sometimes wonder if Heidi and Spencer from the Hills (forgive me if I misspelled) know that they are basically a walking punch line. I feel like people only invite them to their shows (such as the Today show or late show with Jimmy Fallon) to make fun of them to their face. I think the only people in the world that take them seriously is themselves. It has actually gotten to the point where it is almost too easy to make fun of them.


*Hopefully there will be pics from the concert tomorrow. I know, for a fact, good times will be had.


Random lyric of the day:

so come on over and
knock on our door
it's open, what's ya
waiting for

we might be spawled
out on the floor
but we still make
lovely company

pull up a chair
i'll pour some tea
we'll shoot the shit
'bout everything
til you get sick
of politics and
flip on the tv screen
we stare at the tv screen

that donnie darko DVD
has been repeating for
a week and we know every
single word

i've got an ipod
like a pirate ship
i'll sail the seas
with fifty thousand
songs i've never heard
all the best of them
go fa la la la la la la la...

In case I haven't mentioned this already... (updated)

I will be seeing Taking Back Sunday on Wednesday. Expect something more about this tomorrow. Until then, I am going to hope and pray that they do something similar to this in Atlanta.



Sink Into Me - Acoustic

Blame It On The...

Pretty fun weekend. Went to Crestview, to visit the sister and brother-in-law. That place is basically my getaway, but this was the first time I didn't really need to get away from anything. I just wanted to be there. There is something about when the three of us get together, it is just an amazing time. Also, it was the start of a four weekend run. This past weekend, Crestview. Next weekend, Dad's day. Weekend after, trip to Tuscaloosa (University of Alabama) to visit friends. Weekend after that, 4th of July and either I will be in Atlanta dancing my ass off or in Crestview barbecuing and having a lil "sippy sippy".

Speaking of which, let me explain. I am not what you would call a "drinker" by any means. However, the only time I really do is with my family (the Crestview peeps). And I will admit it -- it's the girly drinks. We went to Outback last night and I got a captain something. Tasted really good actually. And then we got our "dranky drank" on with the best of em -- Mike's Hard Lemonade, haha. Ok ok, I will admit this also -- and green apple smirnoff. There, I admitted it. No beer or hard liqour for this man. Give me my fruity drinks!

What else did I do this weekend? Well, let's start with Friday. Got there around 9 or 10 (its like a four hour drive from my house) and just chilled that night. Next day, watched some movies and then went and played miniature golf (known in that area as "Goofy Golf"). Woke up this morning and basically chilled all day playing wii and xbox for a while. Now I am home and have to work on a newspaper layout for the summer class I am taking. Better get to it, but before I do, enjoy the following pictures.

So I mentioned I watched some movies, right? Well I watched two, and I now have two new crushes. Let me explain my crush past. For the LONGEST time it was Jessica Alba. After Pirates, it was Keira Knightley. More recently, it was Mila Kunis after Forgetting Sarah Marshall followed by Jordana Brewster in F&F4. Let me introduce you to my two new ladies:

First movie we watched was Yes Man, which was better than I thought it would be. And now I would like to welcome Zooey Deschanel to the club.

And then we saw "He's Just Not That Into You." Not as good as I thought it would be (random fact about myself: I am actually kind of a chic flick fan). Just kinda average. But after everybody I know has the hots for her, I am adding myself to the Scarlett Johansson fan club.


And after that, what an awesome segway to family photos, eh?


Any ways, these guys are pretty much the ultimate combination of best friends and family members, this is my sister and brother-in-law:



And this was my sister and I in the ridiculously hot heat of goofy golf:



And finally, just us posing in the hot sun, with our golf clubs:



So that's about it. Taking Back Sunday concert on Wednesday that I cannot wait for. Oh and expect a major music blog coming soon...

Random lyric of the day:

Girl i know you feel good
Just like you look, couple more shots
You open up like a book
I ain't trippin
(cause imma read ya)
Shawty i ain't trippin
(i just wanna please ya)
Imma take a shot of nuvo
Shawty didn't you know
It's going down we can go n kick it like judo (you know)
You know what i mean
Shawty got drunk, thought it all was a dream
So i made her say i, i i
Now she got her hand on my legs, got my seats all wet in my ride (all wet in my ride)
All over my ride (all over my ride)

Just like old times

Tonight was a good night. Well, come to think of it, last night was good too. I just don't have the pictures so I can't show it off. Oh well, i will try my best to give a visual. For chronological sake, let's start with yesterday.

It was my roommate's birthday. Little trivia about my roommate... he's basically my p.i.c. We have been friends since 4th or 5th grade, but we tell everybody it's been about 27 years. If you have ever seen the show Scrubs, look at Turk and JD and that is pretty much us. I am JD, the more emotional one. He just kinda goes along with most stuff. We have been roommates since our first year in college (August will start year 5) and the thought of the day we separate (he will graduate in the spring, myself in the summer) is a sad thought to say the least. If you saw the FINAL episode of Scrubs, it basically revolved around JD leaving the hospital. I told him how it was going to suck when that day came for us. Well, enough of the background. We both have a pretty random sense of humor, so here is how his birthday went down. We put up a banner in the hallway that had "16" dangling from it (signaling a sweet 16, even though he turned 22) and we got him a pinata. The pinata was a 100 dollar bill that we filled with paper money, fake coins, and skittles. So when he finally busted it (edit: we tore it open) it literally rained skittles. Pretty awesome. Add in the fact our friend from Troy came up and our other friend from down the street made him a cake, THEN toss in a dinner at CiCi's and a good Rock Band session, and you had a good night.

Now, on to tonight. For all these people coming into my little corner of the blogosphere (especially those in the music group), one thing to know about me is that I am a dj at a campus radio station. That is not me saying "know this about me because I am cooler than you," rather "know this about me because I will probably talk about it -- a lot." But tonight was my first trip in the studio since April, and it felt good. I mostly played the new Taking Back Sunday cd, but I threw in some other bands like Incubus, Anberlin and The Sounds. No one could call in cuz the phones were down so I don't know if anybody was listening, but an old friend from high school named Leah (for you jme, cuz i know you would ask who it was if I left it vague) tuned in after we got to chatting on myspace's new chat feature. After I gave her a shoutout, she referred to me in her status as "THE COOLEST PERSON ALIVE!!!" I think I will end this post on that note...

Random lyric of the day:

Oh, there ain't no rest for the wicked,
Money don't grow on trees.
I got bills to pay,
I got mouths to feed,
There ain't nothing in this world for free.
I know I can't slow down,
I can't hold back,
Though you know, I wish I could.
No there ain't no rest for the wicked,
Until we close our eyes for good

The Up Side of Down

Drama. You want it? I got it. But that's not what the point of this is. No, it's about dealing with it. I feel I am becoming better at it. Read on...

So the last time we checked in, it had seemed like I had a good time with this girl. Apparently, she didn't have as great as a time. Or maybe she did, but she was "helped" by the margarita she had earlier. I digress, let me start from the beginning.

So I have been kind of feeling her for a while, but also for a while she has had a boyfriend. Although it wasn't a monumental moment in my life because of the (lack of) seriousness, I have been cheated on. A makeout session. And she knew she was going to break up with me, she just hadn't found the opportunity. So it's hard to get upset at that. But still, I never met the guy (still haven't, have no desire to) but I know how it feels. So in the situation with this girl, I wasn't going to be the other guy and make a move. However, we made plans to hang out on a Wednesday. What happened on Tuesday? She became single.

So Wednesday rolls around and she had a horrible day at work and wanted to take me up on the offer to go out and get some mexican food and a margarita. When we came back we watched Revolutionary Road (don't do this) and were getting very cuddly on the couch. It felt nice. Considering my last relationship lasted 3 years and this is the first girl that has even shown an interest since that time. Well, I thought she did. Went over the next night, and nothing. The touchy feely stuff was gone. Only a mere "you should rub my back" (which I did) occured. Left her house, had an awesome Friday that included my best friend visiting and us going to see No Doubt and Paramore, a lazy Saturday followed by a similar Sunday. However, that day was when I got the information that when I left, she called one of my good friends (the dude that actually got us talking in the first place) and he came over and they made out. Good times...

This actually came after I mustered up the courage to ask her what she felt about me and she replied that we could be more than friends "in the future." Then some other bs about her not being ready to go anywhere or what not. So pretty much, I felt like an idiot. A girl that I liked, that I thought liked me, invited a good friend of mine over, who I thought had my back, and they made out.

If you are still reading, then you might be wondering to yourself, "where does the title of this blog come from?" Well, it's my ability to deal with these situations. With my ex-girlfriend, it's hard for me to even drive in the town that she lives in. But I do feel I am getting better with that. But it took me a while. However, it only took me a day to get over this. I called my friend and talked with him. (I had actually gotten the story from a different friend, and when she told it, it genuinely seemed like he didn't know I had some kind of feelings for her). In a move I really wasn't expecting, he apologized for the misunderstanding, saying he wouldn't have done it had he have known. I actually believed him, but told him in hindsight it wasn't a big deal because there was nothing happening. So me and him are cool. As for this girl? Well, let's just say i'm not going to hold a grudge, and I like having new friends, but as far as her showing up in this blog, this may be the last time you hear of her.

So, the up side of down? It speaks to my optimism. I've been criticized for it before, but it helps me. So much so, that I am thinking of taking a huge step. I am thinking of reaching out to my ex. Not in a "get back together way," but try to get on talking terms again. I am tired of avoiding situations and am ready to face them. Let's see how this works out.

If this was too long and bored you, expect a random update soon.

(Not so) Random lyric of the day:

It's not that I don't trust you
well I just know what you've been up too
and well this dial tone is agreeing with everything I've had in mind.
and you've got your high as a kite tricks in the bag.

you're down for sellin' me out
while I play dumb,
it's cool cause I let you, thought I'd never catch you,
you'd say "we're only friends." yeah, real good friends, I bet. I bet.

forget your legs around my hips.
forget your hands pressed on my back.
forget the letters that I kept.
this is another I won't send

Happiness

Is coming out of class, to look out of the building you are in to see that it is pouring rain outside. You realize you have a good football field and a half length to get to your car. Through stairs and what not. What do you do?


Put on your headphones, turn it to a rocking track (Sink Into Me by TBS was the one I selected) and not run to your car. No. Walk sort of fast while blocking out the rest of the world and having your own music video complete with not only air guitar but air drum as well. And did I dare mouth a couple of the words and almost step in rhythm with the music? Yes, yes I did.

The Teaser

Titled that because there are a couple of things I am going to touch on, but not go into. Yet.

*There has been a turn of events in the "this girl" story. However, with jme visiting in two days, I can't go into it just now as she should get the scoop first. Cuz she is a good friend and has been keeping up. But it's good news. I think?

*Tried to get a column at our school's newspaper. Was unsuccessful. They said they didn't have enough room, but maybe in the fall. I think, until then, I am going to start a new blog dedicated to just that. Will try to have a serious tone like I am writing for a newspaper or magazine or what have you. More details on that later.

*I want to put my two cents in with the rest of the world and say this. I can see the Twilight guy winning breakout performance, ok I can deal with that. Maybe movie of the year because of who was voting (but it shouldn't have won that). But how IN THE WORLD are you going to tell me that it had a better fight than The Dark Knight??? Even Pineapple Express had a better fight scene. Kids these days...

*So being the assistant music director is pretty cool. We got some cds this week that don't come out till next week. Ballin.

*Speaking of cds, Taking Back Sunday came out with theirs this week. My opinion on it? That will probably in my first post in the new blog :)

And did I mention I am really getting into the Kings of Leon? Well, at least thier latest cd. I will end it with that.

i could call you baby
i could call you dammit
it's a one in a million
oh it's the rolling of her spanish tongue
that makes me want to stay