So due to the girl's pimping, I have a few new followers. Special thanks to her, but thank you for taking her advice. Now I feel the pressure to be clever and hold your attention. Or maybe I will just keep doing what I'm doing and hopefully you will like it. I will go with plan B.
Also, I am going to check out the other two guys on her post as well as everybody that has just shown up. So I hope you know what you have gotten yourself into. I try to comment a lot. Although there are some people I follow that I have been slacking on, but I will work on that, I promise. This isn't myspace, I'm not just trying to rack up my numbers. I want to actually get to know everybody that clicked "follow" as I have already gotten to know a couple and it has been awesome. With that said, how about you get to know me?
Some of these are repeats from the 10 things post, but hey some people don't wanna go back that far. So let's do this:
*The name Mr. O -- it stands for my initials. Just kinda worked out that way.
*I am on myspace and facebook, not on twitter. I try to keep them separate from this blog, but I have already added a fellow blogger, so if you are down for that, then I am willing.
*I was born in California, but raised in Alabama. How's that for a difference of scenery? The majority of my family still lives in California and the only reason I am still in this state is because I go to college here (Auburn, not that "other" school)
*I have other family in Crestview, Florida. If you read on here, you will see that I go there quite a bit. They are the kind of family that are your best friends as well. They are certainly mine as they have been there for me through numerous occasions. Though our time spent together is mostly hurling insults and vulgarities at one another, we all three (my sister and her husband) have each other's backs.
*I have a lot of real good friends, but through the tests of time only two "best friends" (yes, I am in college and still use that term). They are both on blogger, but only one actually uses it. The user is Jme (how I spell it) and the sorta user is my roommate Frisco. You will hear about both of them. Especially Jme, as she is getting married this winter and I, as a male, will be on her side at the wedding. I love it.
*Music basically runs through my veins. It is a good chance that every post will include music in some capactiy. I listen to all kinds of genres, I jam out on Rock Band, and I have my own college radio show. Hell, the title for this blog comes from a Coldplay song (and album name). Speaking of that you will hear a lot about Taking Back Sunday. So hopefully you are cool with that. And concerts are my crack.
*Other things I am also a fan of include wrestling, football and video games. As far as each one is concerned -- on wrestling, I know it's fake the same way you know movies are fake. I also watch it for the same reason you watch any of your favorite shows. There is action, comedy, drama, twists and good times. Honestly, I have been watching it so long because my Grandpa was watching it the day I was born and I have been hooked ever since. So it's just my thing. As far as football, I rep the orange and blue of both the Auburn Tigers (college) and Denver Broncos (pro). Expect to see a lot of football related posts in the fall. And when it comes to video games, I mostly play Rock Band, but lately I have gotten into the wii. Played with the right people, they are the perfect way to spend a day.
*Things I am not a fan of: wet socks, needles, spiders, smoking and people that walk slow in a crosswalk.
*You may see a lot of posts where I say "I swear I'm not gay" and this is because I have blogged about my man crushes, how I think "Brokeback Mountain" is a really good movie, going to concerts like No Doubt/Paramore and other funny stuff like that but also because I have been described as wearing my heart on my sleeve, which I guess is rare in a male. However, I must say, if it comes off a little homophobic, that is the complete opposite. I just don't want strangers thinking that is the case and then getting confused when I pour my heart about the females in my life. In fact, I support gay rights. Crazy trivia: that is the first time I have ever come out and said that.
*Things I may actually blog about include everything from what I did that day to what is on my mind. I may get personal here and there because I feel it helps. Jme is actually the one that got me started on this as it was a way to help my journalism (my major) style, but I got stuck on this. So even though I plan on starting a separate one, this blog has helped me I think at least find my voice. And as the girl pointed out, I am still testing the boundaries of my honesty. She posts with such raw honesty that it makes me wanna go there one day. And one day, I might. I have also noticed that I talk with parenthesis a lot. I will try to work on that. I also participate in Wordless Wednesday and Flashback Fridays. Oh, and I am bored of this layout. I feel with near 50 posts, I need to spice it up. Look out for that soon.
So that's it, I mean there is probably more, but it will come out as these blogs flow out. With that out of the way, some quick thoughts on my mind:
**Saw Public Enemies tonight. Need to see it again. Got kind of confused a few times. But any movie with Johnny Depp in it is guaranteed to get rated at least three stars before I even step foot in the theater. I gave this one four. But like I said, def need to see it again.
**With all the celebrity deaths going on lately, I think Steve McNair's has been the saddest. He may not be as popular as Micheal Jackson, but he was one hell of a football player. And to be killed, not die due to medical reasons, is what makes it sad. As the details are rolling out, the story is becoming sketchy, but as for right now I am withholding judgment.
**No radio show tomorrow. Have to move some stuff AND left my hard drive in Crestview this weekend. But on the music front, add the new AFI cd to Paramore and The Used that are coming out in September. I can't wait.
**I have been playing out the following cd's: The Sounds - Crossing the Rubicon and Meg and Dia - Here, Here, and Here. Check them both out.
**I played Mario Party on the DS today. Then had a good ol dance party. If the pictures get posted, I shall share. But it was a great afternoon.
That's about it for now. Usually in my posts, I won't talk to my audience so to speak, but like I said, still trying to find my voice. So yea, if you're new and haven't already, or if you clicked "follow" a long time ago but haven't said hi, introduce yourself as well. I'd love to hear from you.
Random lyric of the day:
It's hard to believe
That there's nobody out there
It's hard to believe
That I'm all alone
At least I have her love
The city she loves me
Lonely as I am
Together we cry
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Ignorance is your new best friend
Paramore has a new song out (check out the title). The Used came out with a song last week. Both cd's come out in September. September is going to be a good month :)
Where do I begin? Did everybody have a good 4th? It could have been better for me, but it was still great. You see, I should throw out a warning, this post has the potential to be all over the place -- highs, lows, lefts and rights -- as I am probably going to write until I fall asleep.
Got to Crestview Thursday night and basically just chilled. Let me say for the record that I know the song "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" by Cage the Elephant is good, but the entire cd is great also. Perfect driving music. The next day my sister had to work, so my brother-in-law and I went to get him a new xbox (he got the dreaded red ring of death) and spent a few hours in Destin. Drank just a little bit when we got back, just enough to get tired, haha. (Ok Jme, I give you credit, but brother-in-law has officially been shortened to bil). He said that we were going to be asleep soon and after we decided to watch Madea Goes to Jail, 20 minutes later she was out. However, woke up the next morning to some awesome pancakes and bacon before we headed out to meet one of her friends in Destin. Attempted to watch some fireworks but it was kind of lame from our vantage point so we called it. Sister and her friend did more drinking than to get to sleep, so I laughed at them for a bit before said friend left and woke up to some outside family drama but we cooled it off by watching Zack and Miri. Basically chilled for the rest of the night, I skipped class this morning to stay the night there, but made my way back this afternoon amidst a monsoon of rain. Today was much of the same -- chillin.
So that was my weekend. Cool, but not very exciting. I skipped over the whole "drama" thing because I'm honestly tired of it and we are still sort of dealing with it. One reason is because I will be right back there this weekend, but that weekend has been planned due to UFC 100 and the Brock Lesnar fight. Should be some good times, let's hope.
I had some mixed feelings about this weekend. You see, last year on the fourth, there was a UFC fight that weekend. (We call them "Fight Nights" at my sister's). My girlfriend at the time accompanied me down there and though we had fought some weeks before, that weekend was the starting downfall to our eventual (final) breakup. A little backstory: even though I mention drinking here and there, I have my own personal convictions against drugs. I don't condemn people that drink, smoke and do all that, but I personally don't do it. I drink a little bit, but when I mention "drinking" in this conversation, I am talking more of people who are drunk 4 nights out of the week. But like I said, I would never say anything to said people as it is their choice -- same as it is mine not to. However, do to family history, the only people I do say stuff to is members of the family and REAL good friends. The number one thing I can't stand is cigarettes. Forget all the health risks, it is just plain nasty to me. And pretty much everybody in my family minus my dad has smoked and I have just been tired of it. Well before that weekend, I knew my girlfriend has smoked a few times. She said she did when she drank because it "made her more drunk." Well, I had always voiced my opinion. It was simply this: I'm not going to tell you not to, but I really don't want to be with a girl that does that. On this weekend, my sister and some other people are outside smoking, myself and some of the guys are inside playing video games or something, but the door swings open and there she is, smoking a cigarette that my sister gave to her. It messed me up for the rest of the night due to a couple of reasons. One thing I was thinking was "how could she do that knowing how I feel about it" and the other was "why am I getting so upset about this?" I tried to play it off, but I'm not good about hiding my emotions, she noticed and the next day we got into a huge fight about it. During the fight, I even realized that I was being a little controlling, even though I was trying my hardest to not. But I feel like the damage had already been done. She broke up with me about a month later (if you think this post is personal, wait till that time frame comes around). After it happened, I wished to take it back. I would try to convince her that I didn't care if she smoked, I would just deal with it. I didn't want something like that to keep us apart. It ultimately wasn't the cause, but i still feel it was a starting point. So yea, I feel like it's going to take a couple 4th of July weekends to erase that one.
Let's move on to some other topics: 2 things also happened that Saturday.
1) I got a text from J Beezy (name of "friend" i mention here in Auburn) that said Norah (check one of the last blogs) and her boyfriend had just broken up. However, the text came with a sad face. So my moment of happiness was turned to concern. Now, I'm sort of joking because I know this is something serious and like I said previously, I don't even know if she is even slightly into me, but it opens the door for something to maybe happen in the future. I'm not going to wait on it or nothing, but hey, it might happen?
2) Quite possibly the biggest news of the night. As mentioned in a previous post, my best friend Jme (not actual spelling) is getting married. However, we learned this weekend that instead of waiting for two years, the wedding will actually be in December of this year. Also, instead of just being an usher, I am now in the wedding party. My title? "Bridesman." That's right, it will be her sister, myself, and two other girls. I don't think this goes well for my whole gay image thing. But she is my best friend and if she asked me to wear a dress I would do it (please don't).
Not only is she getting married this winter, but she is doing a give away right now. Click here to see if you would be interested.
I have to give some props to some very important people. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. I was kind of in a "funk" today and these guys made me laugh and snap out of it. Thanks.
Tomorrow looks like a good day. I'm going to sleep sort of early because I am worn out after lack of sleep last night and three hour drive today in nasty weather. So should get some good sleep here tonight and then get to download some Green Day tracks on Rock Band and then go see Public Enemies. So tomorrow's post should be better.
Random pics from this weekend:
Where do I begin? Did everybody have a good 4th? It could have been better for me, but it was still great. You see, I should throw out a warning, this post has the potential to be all over the place -- highs, lows, lefts and rights -- as I am probably going to write until I fall asleep.
Got to Crestview Thursday night and basically just chilled. Let me say for the record that I know the song "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" by Cage the Elephant is good, but the entire cd is great also. Perfect driving music. The next day my sister had to work, so my brother-in-law and I went to get him a new xbox (he got the dreaded red ring of death) and spent a few hours in Destin. Drank just a little bit when we got back, just enough to get tired, haha. (Ok Jme, I give you credit, but brother-in-law has officially been shortened to bil). He said that we were going to be asleep soon and after we decided to watch Madea Goes to Jail, 20 minutes later she was out. However, woke up the next morning to some awesome pancakes and bacon before we headed out to meet one of her friends in Destin. Attempted to watch some fireworks but it was kind of lame from our vantage point so we called it. Sister and her friend did more drinking than to get to sleep, so I laughed at them for a bit before said friend left and woke up to some outside family drama but we cooled it off by watching Zack and Miri. Basically chilled for the rest of the night, I skipped class this morning to stay the night there, but made my way back this afternoon amidst a monsoon of rain. Today was much of the same -- chillin.
So that was my weekend. Cool, but not very exciting. I skipped over the whole "drama" thing because I'm honestly tired of it and we are still sort of dealing with it. One reason is because I will be right back there this weekend, but that weekend has been planned due to UFC 100 and the Brock Lesnar fight. Should be some good times, let's hope.
I had some mixed feelings about this weekend. You see, last year on the fourth, there was a UFC fight that weekend. (We call them "Fight Nights" at my sister's). My girlfriend at the time accompanied me down there and though we had fought some weeks before, that weekend was the starting downfall to our eventual (final) breakup. A little backstory: even though I mention drinking here and there, I have my own personal convictions against drugs. I don't condemn people that drink, smoke and do all that, but I personally don't do it. I drink a little bit, but when I mention "drinking" in this conversation, I am talking more of people who are drunk 4 nights out of the week. But like I said, I would never say anything to said people as it is their choice -- same as it is mine not to. However, do to family history, the only people I do say stuff to is members of the family and REAL good friends. The number one thing I can't stand is cigarettes. Forget all the health risks, it is just plain nasty to me. And pretty much everybody in my family minus my dad has smoked and I have just been tired of it. Well before that weekend, I knew my girlfriend has smoked a few times. She said she did when she drank because it "made her more drunk." Well, I had always voiced my opinion. It was simply this: I'm not going to tell you not to, but I really don't want to be with a girl that does that. On this weekend, my sister and some other people are outside smoking, myself and some of the guys are inside playing video games or something, but the door swings open and there she is, smoking a cigarette that my sister gave to her. It messed me up for the rest of the night due to a couple of reasons. One thing I was thinking was "how could she do that knowing how I feel about it" and the other was "why am I getting so upset about this?" I tried to play it off, but I'm not good about hiding my emotions, she noticed and the next day we got into a huge fight about it. During the fight, I even realized that I was being a little controlling, even though I was trying my hardest to not. But I feel like the damage had already been done. She broke up with me about a month later (if you think this post is personal, wait till that time frame comes around). After it happened, I wished to take it back. I would try to convince her that I didn't care if she smoked, I would just deal with it. I didn't want something like that to keep us apart. It ultimately wasn't the cause, but i still feel it was a starting point. So yea, I feel like it's going to take a couple 4th of July weekends to erase that one.
Let's move on to some other topics: 2 things also happened that Saturday.
1) I got a text from J Beezy (name of "friend" i mention here in Auburn) that said Norah (check one of the last blogs) and her boyfriend had just broken up. However, the text came with a sad face. So my moment of happiness was turned to concern. Now, I'm sort of joking because I know this is something serious and like I said previously, I don't even know if she is even slightly into me, but it opens the door for something to maybe happen in the future. I'm not going to wait on it or nothing, but hey, it might happen?
2) Quite possibly the biggest news of the night. As mentioned in a previous post, my best friend Jme (not actual spelling) is getting married. However, we learned this weekend that instead of waiting for two years, the wedding will actually be in December of this year. Also, instead of just being an usher, I am now in the wedding party. My title? "Bridesman." That's right, it will be her sister, myself, and two other girls. I don't think this goes well for my whole gay image thing. But she is my best friend and if she asked me to wear a dress I would do it (please don't).
Not only is she getting married this winter, but she is doing a give away right now. Click here to see if you would be interested.
I have to give some props to some very important people. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. I was kind of in a "funk" today and these guys made me laugh and snap out of it. Thanks.
Tomorrow looks like a good day. I'm going to sleep sort of early because I am worn out after lack of sleep last night and three hour drive today in nasty weather. So should get some good sleep here tonight and then get to download some Green Day tracks on Rock Band and then go see Public Enemies. So tomorrow's post should be better.
Random pics from this weekend:
gettin ready to go out
still rockin the razor
still rockin the razor
I didn't take this pic, but I like it
blurry fireworks
My sister and I -- taking pictures, it's what we do
blurry fireworks
My sister and I -- taking pictures, it's what we doRandom lyric of the day:
Early morning
The city breaks
I've been callin'
For years and years and years and years
And you never left me no messages
Ya never send me no letters
You got some kinda nerve
Taking all my world
The city breaks
I've been callin'
For years and years and years and years
And you never left me no messages
Ya never send me no letters
You got some kinda nerve
Taking all my world
Friday, July 3, 2009
Flashback Friday: April 22, 2005
This is from my livejournal. It was titled "There's a smile on my face and it's 2:55 AM" and all I can say is you can clearly tell that my upcoming college year was heavy on my mind.
Some of the stuff people may not get, but that's the beauty of going back. This was when I was writing to my friends not to a blog of mystery people (After four years, I prefer this now actually). But anyways, it's not the most interesting, but for me personally, it brings back some great memories in particular memories of my friend Shedrick who sadly passed away November of that same year. There will probably be some posts with more details on nights when it hits me.
Anyways, here it is. If I don't get on here again, I hope everybody (even those in places that don't celebrate it) has a great 4th of July weekend.
WARNING!!!!!!!!! This is long, i would put in one of those cut things, but i forgot how, haha. So read on, only if you are willing....
Let me first start off by saying that sorry i havent updated in a while, but a lot has been going on. And it sucks that almost all of my entries are me going off about something, but it was my way of dealing with it. So, onto the random thoughts
I love lightning. I think it is one of the most beautiful natural things to ever occur, besides when you look at the sky when the sun is setting and some of the sun is shining through a cloud. But i love it so much, but here is my question. When it rains, u say it is raining, when it snows, you say it is snowing, but what do you say when there is lightning outside? Is it lightninging, someone please let me know.
I saw the pics of Jessi's prom. She looked beautiful, of course, but it still sucked that she had a bad night. Sucked that Becky had a bad night, especially since that was my fault. Now im starting to worry about my senior prom, but oh well, i have a beautiful date, and immature friends, so im sure it will be great. Just gotta get a tux....
I also looked at JJ's slideshow. That thing was awesome. Looked like a lot of work went into it. Made me sad, once again. They looked so happy. Made me want to be with them, but my ass was at work. Same as Spring Break. Watched some of the video at the Baisas tonite. I have to get a camera for the summer, and make one of June with all my friends, and July with my family. It will be great
Speaking of the baisas, hung out at thier house tonite. Friggin fun, but before I go onto tonite, let me talk about last week for a second. The three random funny events:
1) As me and Jme were on our way to the movies (Amytiville Horror, not that great), a guy pulled behind us and got on our ass, then TURNED HIS LIGHTS OFF! That crap was freaky.
2) In the middle of the previews, i see Frisco's cell phone go off, and ask if it was Janel, and get a yes as a reply. He says that she is on her way. We (in this order: Stormi, Emily, Jme, Me, Frisco, Kelly), all move down one so she can sit at the end. When she gets there, she calls Frisco and he tells her that we are on the right. She comes in the left, and walks down the aisle in front of everybody to get her seat, the very last one, on the right. What a genius, and she is our valedictorian. And if she reads this, she better not get mad, cuz she knows it was funny.
3) As were we getting up from our seats, and exiting Jme says to me "is that Hedman?" When i realize that it is, and he is accompanied by Tiffany, Ace, Myke, and Thomas, the loudest "AHH BRUH!!!" noise i have ever heard lasted for about a minute, filling up the theatre as each one saw the other. The whole damn movie and they were two rows behind us the whole time. Crazy shit
Now, on to tonite. I have a Friday night off, which never happens, and wouldnt have happenned if Brandon didnt have a track meet on Thursday. So, since nothing good movie wise is out, and i dont really have the money to spend anyways, i thought i would just chill at home. Well, that got boring, so i called shedrick and decided I would bring some games and chill at his house. Before I got there, I saw Ivan and stopped and talked to him. Nice to have him back, whenever Jessica's not around. Even better when he admits it. Went to Shedrick's, but after seeing Thomas and Hedman's cars at the Baisas, went over there. Well, they were still in trouble for today's stupid paper incident (who gets iss for throwing paper, honestly), so we had to wait till after nine when their dad left. Hedman left, and me and thomas went to shedrick's to play some games. After some other people got there, me and thomas decided to leave and go to McDonald's. When we got there, saw Kelly and Larry (first time we saw Larry working there - a hilarious guy if ive ever seen one). As im standing there, deciding what i want, Jessica throws a double cheese burger at me, hits me in the head, and it falls to the ground. Now, if anybody knows me, they know i am going to eat that burger. But she wants to make me another anyways. Then, after sweet talking Kelly, i end up getting two double cheeseburgers, a powerade, and some fries, for nothing. Right place, right time. Then, me and thomas want to go through the drive-thru to mess with Kelly, then figure out its not kelly and bail. When we think its Jessica, we go back to order "two quesadias, an oreo blizzard, and a jr whopper", when we realize its not Jessica, we once again bail, this time for good. This bring us to the baisas. After watching some funny video footage, i get inspired and want to get on there. However, i told the parental units i would be home around 10. As i was about to walk out the door, i notice it is POURING, so i call my mom and stay a lil longer. After a few minutes of brainstorming, we make a video entitled "Fucked Up". It involves me, thomas, myke, a contract, and a cap gun. You do the math.
I just want to say, i love those damn baisas. Two of the most awesome nights i have had my senior year, and to date, have been with them. The infamous "car wash" night, and this. Sadly, they will be going to UA next year. With Montgomery sort of in the middle, we gotta meet up, and we will.
As i always need to put out there, i HATE calculus when i stare at a screen and have no idea what is going on, i HATE yearbook when everybody is working hard, and we still get in trouble, i HATE Spanish II with stupid interns, and Coach Nichols is a cool guy.
New dates for the summer. I leave Saturday, July 9, and come back Sunday, August 7. Is anybody going to miss me?
As a bonus, here is the infamous video I was talking about featuring the Baisas that keep getting mentioned. Only one is featured, while the other is doing the filming, but a little trivia is that they are Filipino twins. Also in the video is Thomas and at the very end is Shedrick. Warning: There is foul language and bad acting :)
Some of the stuff people may not get, but that's the beauty of going back. This was when I was writing to my friends not to a blog of mystery people (After four years, I prefer this now actually). But anyways, it's not the most interesting, but for me personally, it brings back some great memories in particular memories of my friend Shedrick who sadly passed away November of that same year. There will probably be some posts with more details on nights when it hits me.
Anyways, here it is. If I don't get on here again, I hope everybody (even those in places that don't celebrate it) has a great 4th of July weekend.
WARNING!!!!!!!!! This is long, i would put in one of those cut things, but i forgot how, haha. So read on, only if you are willing....
Let me first start off by saying that sorry i havent updated in a while, but a lot has been going on. And it sucks that almost all of my entries are me going off about something, but it was my way of dealing with it. So, onto the random thoughts
I love lightning. I think it is one of the most beautiful natural things to ever occur, besides when you look at the sky when the sun is setting and some of the sun is shining through a cloud. But i love it so much, but here is my question. When it rains, u say it is raining, when it snows, you say it is snowing, but what do you say when there is lightning outside? Is it lightninging, someone please let me know.
I saw the pics of Jessi's prom. She looked beautiful, of course, but it still sucked that she had a bad night. Sucked that Becky had a bad night, especially since that was my fault. Now im starting to worry about my senior prom, but oh well, i have a beautiful date, and immature friends, so im sure it will be great. Just gotta get a tux....
I also looked at JJ's slideshow. That thing was awesome. Looked like a lot of work went into it. Made me sad, once again. They looked so happy. Made me want to be with them, but my ass was at work. Same as Spring Break. Watched some of the video at the Baisas tonite. I have to get a camera for the summer, and make one of June with all my friends, and July with my family. It will be great
Speaking of the baisas, hung out at thier house tonite. Friggin fun, but before I go onto tonite, let me talk about last week for a second. The three random funny events:
1) As me and Jme were on our way to the movies (Amytiville Horror, not that great), a guy pulled behind us and got on our ass, then TURNED HIS LIGHTS OFF! That crap was freaky.
2) In the middle of the previews, i see Frisco's cell phone go off, and ask if it was Janel, and get a yes as a reply. He says that she is on her way. We (in this order: Stormi, Emily, Jme, Me, Frisco, Kelly), all move down one so she can sit at the end. When she gets there, she calls Frisco and he tells her that we are on the right. She comes in the left, and walks down the aisle in front of everybody to get her seat, the very last one, on the right. What a genius, and she is our valedictorian. And if she reads this, she better not get mad, cuz she knows it was funny.
3) As were we getting up from our seats, and exiting Jme says to me "is that Hedman?" When i realize that it is, and he is accompanied by Tiffany, Ace, Myke, and Thomas, the loudest "AHH BRUH!!!" noise i have ever heard lasted for about a minute, filling up the theatre as each one saw the other. The whole damn movie and they were two rows behind us the whole time. Crazy shit
Now, on to tonite. I have a Friday night off, which never happens, and wouldnt have happenned if Brandon didnt have a track meet on Thursday. So, since nothing good movie wise is out, and i dont really have the money to spend anyways, i thought i would just chill at home. Well, that got boring, so i called shedrick and decided I would bring some games and chill at his house. Before I got there, I saw Ivan and stopped and talked to him. Nice to have him back, whenever Jessica's not around. Even better when he admits it. Went to Shedrick's, but after seeing Thomas and Hedman's cars at the Baisas, went over there. Well, they were still in trouble for today's stupid paper incident (who gets iss for throwing paper, honestly), so we had to wait till after nine when their dad left. Hedman left, and me and thomas went to shedrick's to play some games. After some other people got there, me and thomas decided to leave and go to McDonald's. When we got there, saw Kelly and Larry (first time we saw Larry working there - a hilarious guy if ive ever seen one). As im standing there, deciding what i want, Jessica throws a double cheese burger at me, hits me in the head, and it falls to the ground. Now, if anybody knows me, they know i am going to eat that burger. But she wants to make me another anyways. Then, after sweet talking Kelly, i end up getting two double cheeseburgers, a powerade, and some fries, for nothing. Right place, right time. Then, me and thomas want to go through the drive-thru to mess with Kelly, then figure out its not kelly and bail. When we think its Jessica, we go back to order "two quesadias, an oreo blizzard, and a jr whopper", when we realize its not Jessica, we once again bail, this time for good. This bring us to the baisas. After watching some funny video footage, i get inspired and want to get on there. However, i told the parental units i would be home around 10. As i was about to walk out the door, i notice it is POURING, so i call my mom and stay a lil longer. After a few minutes of brainstorming, we make a video entitled "Fucked Up". It involves me, thomas, myke, a contract, and a cap gun. You do the math.
I just want to say, i love those damn baisas. Two of the most awesome nights i have had my senior year, and to date, have been with them. The infamous "car wash" night, and this. Sadly, they will be going to UA next year. With Montgomery sort of in the middle, we gotta meet up, and we will.
As i always need to put out there, i HATE calculus when i stare at a screen and have no idea what is going on, i HATE yearbook when everybody is working hard, and we still get in trouble, i HATE Spanish II with stupid interns, and Coach Nichols is a cool guy.
New dates for the summer. I leave Saturday, July 9, and come back Sunday, August 7. Is anybody going to miss me?
As a bonus, here is the infamous video I was talking about featuring the Baisas that keep getting mentioned. Only one is featured, while the other is doing the filming, but a little trivia is that they are Filipino twins. Also in the video is Thomas and at the very end is Shedrick. Warning: There is foul language and bad acting :)
Doing lines
First off, I forget to mention stuff about the radio show. I went a little "harder" as in there was a little screamo thrown in, nothing too too crazy, but definitely more energy than last week. Anyways, if you still wanna listen, click here. And also, I left a reply to those who commented with some questions so feel free to leave responses. I promise it's not an attempt to up my comments, just honest Q&A.
So anyways, this is going to be short. I don't wanna overdo it as I plan on posting my first Flashback Friday when I wake up. I made it to Crestview at about nine and I was listening to some good music on my way here. It got me thinking about some of my favorite songs and I was also thinking of a short post by Lil Miss Tabs about song lyrics.
There are so many songs by now that contain some of my favorite lines ever. If you haven't noticed by now I am a Taking Back Sunday freak and pretty much every line they have ever laid down I am in love with (Example: If I'm just bad news, then you're a liar). So I feel this may turn into a series, but for now, I would just like to share three with you.
I haven't really talked much about it in my blog life, but next month will be one year since my ex-girlfriend and I officially broke up. In that time, a lot of songs have helped me deal with the rollercoaster of emotions (I was on the receiving end). But sometimes, you go through the angry stage and during those times, you need angry songs. Or maybe, just songs where you can relate. And that's when you need the "cold" lyrics.
*I am not currently depressed or "emo" about any of this, though that day may come haha, I am just in a sharing mood right now.
Bayside - "Devotion and Desire"
How could I know
that everything you say ARE LIES about devotion and desire?
And I know the spark inside your eyes
was just the match I used to set myself on fire.
Armor for Sleep - "My Saving Grace"
I thought you were and angel, I guess you were a vulture.
Either way, spread your wings and just fly away
Death Cab for Cutie - "Tiny Vessels"
So one last touch and then you'll go
And we'll pretend that it meant something so much more
But it was vile, and it was cheap
and you are beautiful but you don't mean a thing to me
yeah you are beautiful but you don't mean a thing to me
So anyways, this is going to be short. I don't wanna overdo it as I plan on posting my first Flashback Friday when I wake up. I made it to Crestview at about nine and I was listening to some good music on my way here. It got me thinking about some of my favorite songs and I was also thinking of a short post by Lil Miss Tabs about song lyrics.
There are so many songs by now that contain some of my favorite lines ever. If you haven't noticed by now I am a Taking Back Sunday freak and pretty much every line they have ever laid down I am in love with (Example: If I'm just bad news, then you're a liar). So I feel this may turn into a series, but for now, I would just like to share three with you.
I haven't really talked much about it in my blog life, but next month will be one year since my ex-girlfriend and I officially broke up. In that time, a lot of songs have helped me deal with the rollercoaster of emotions (I was on the receiving end). But sometimes, you go through the angry stage and during those times, you need angry songs. Or maybe, just songs where you can relate. And that's when you need the "cold" lyrics.
*I am not currently depressed or "emo" about any of this, though that day may come haha, I am just in a sharing mood right now.
Bayside - "Devotion and Desire"
How could I know
that everything you say ARE LIES about devotion and desire?
And I know the spark inside your eyes
was just the match I used to set myself on fire.
Armor for Sleep - "My Saving Grace"
I thought you were and angel, I guess you were a vulture.
Either way, spread your wings and just fly away
Death Cab for Cutie - "Tiny Vessels"
So one last touch and then you'll go
And we'll pretend that it meant something so much more
But it was vile, and it was cheap
and you are beautiful but you don't mean a thing to me
yeah you are beautiful but you don't mean a thing to me
Thursday, July 2, 2009
MJ, Warped Tour, and six degrees of TBS
So since I was told, not asked, (which is so much better) to post my show, here it is. I was going to try and write a few things about my days to go with it, but i'm running late. Going to try to be in Crestview tonight and spend the holiday with the sister and brother-in-law (i've decided I need blog nicknames for them).
This is the show: It features an MJ tribute at the beginning (a mix we found a few years back), the first of a few weeks of Warped Tour previews, and a little thing I called six degrees of Taking Back Sunday. It starts with the last few minutes of my roommate's show, then I kick it off. So enjoy:
Set list can be found here
This is the show: It features an MJ tribute at the beginning (a mix we found a few years back), the first of a few weeks of Warped Tour previews, and a little thing I called six degrees of Taking Back Sunday. It starts with the last few minutes of my roommate's show, then I kick it off. So enjoy:
Set list can be found here
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Wordless Wednesdays: The Grand Canyon
*This was taken from our road trip back in May
Let's kick this up a notch and add some video:
Scenic View Part 1
Scenic View Part 2
And our last stop before we called it a day
**please excuse the mumbling
Let's kick this up a notch and add some video:
Scenic View Part 1
Scenic View Part 2
And our last stop before we called it a day
**please excuse the mumbling
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
I'm in a glass case of emotion!
So it's currently near 2 in the morning. I have a class at 8. And I am still awake. Enough to write down my thoughts. Let's do this.
All the emotions I felt today...
bored: Started a new mini semester today, and my first class was... wow. The dude talked for the entire hour and a half. I thought I was the only one suffering until I heard the sighs coming from almost everyone else. It would have been funny if he wasn't so old.
proud: After class, I went on and spoke with my journalism adviser to talk about what classes to take, how many hours I still had left, etc. Anyway, we got to talking about my electives and I told her I thought I had about one or two classes left in my psychology minor. She told me I may need to check again. After talking to a psych adviser, turns out I have completed my minor for psychology. Officially, and I didn't even know. But I was pretty pumped.
crunk: As I have stated, there is a new roommate in the house. Well, I came home from class and I heard him blaring his music. You would think this is a bad thing, but with myself and the roommate big music guys, it actually made me happy. But what made me really happy was that he was playing "Everything Must Go" by Taking Back Sunday. I banged on his door till he opened it and we rocked out, haha. Good times.
blah: Last week, I tried texting my ex to see how she was doing. I would call, but she has a new boyfriend and I don't know, if she were to be with him, it would just feel weird. But after getting no response, she hit me up today. We chatted about Stephen Colbert's new haircut for a while, before it turned to the "how are you's" and then finally her boyfriend came up. A BIG part of me was about to pull the "I can't talk about this" card, but I sucked it up and at least answered the text. I feel I am getting better in that department and I will continue to be ok, until I see the first pic of them together or Heaven forbid, actually physically see them together. I think I might lose it, but then I will pull it together. I hope. August is going to be an interesting month, let's just say that.
concerned (with myself): speaking of the girl front, I feel my mind is making a mistake. It's starting to like someone I really shouldn't start liking. It's like when I watched Nick and Norah, I said to my friend, "I think I could fall for someone based on their playlist." Well, that's happening. And just so i'm not a complete weirdo, she is extremely cute. "Adorable" is the word my friend who I would not have known the girl in question about (for blog purposes, we will call her Norah, haha) without has described her. But there are SO many complications with this. Let's start with the major one: she has a boyfriend. Now, let's just keep going. She is starting her second year of college in the fall while I am starting my fifth and regardless of what anyone says, that just seems weird to me, she is VERY religous and while I don't have a problem with that I fear it may clash one day, and did I mention she has a boyfriend? Oh, and the fact that she has no idea I even think she is attractive. That damn self esteem thing is kicking in because she is also really skinny and i'm... not. And just in case I haven't said it, the whole boyfriend thing is a problem. Except that I hear he is a douche and she said in the car today that she was thinking of breaking up with him (not to me, just sort of out loud). But she has an AWESOME taste in music -- lil triva, she was actually at the Taking Back Sunday that I still have not posted about. I doubt anything is going to come of this, but I will still put her in the tags, just in case, haha.
Oh self, what do you do to yourself?
Random lyric of the day:
Where are you now?
As I'm swimming through the stereo
I'm writing you a symphony of sound
Where are you now?
As I rearrange the songs again
This mix could burn a hole in anyone
But it was you I was thinking of
All the emotions I felt today...
bored: Started a new mini semester today, and my first class was... wow. The dude talked for the entire hour and a half. I thought I was the only one suffering until I heard the sighs coming from almost everyone else. It would have been funny if he wasn't so old.
proud: After class, I went on and spoke with my journalism adviser to talk about what classes to take, how many hours I still had left, etc. Anyway, we got to talking about my electives and I told her I thought I had about one or two classes left in my psychology minor. She told me I may need to check again. After talking to a psych adviser, turns out I have completed my minor for psychology. Officially, and I didn't even know. But I was pretty pumped.
crunk: As I have stated, there is a new roommate in the house. Well, I came home from class and I heard him blaring his music. You would think this is a bad thing, but with myself and the roommate big music guys, it actually made me happy. But what made me really happy was that he was playing "Everything Must Go" by Taking Back Sunday. I banged on his door till he opened it and we rocked out, haha. Good times.
blah: Last week, I tried texting my ex to see how she was doing. I would call, but she has a new boyfriend and I don't know, if she were to be with him, it would just feel weird. But after getting no response, she hit me up today. We chatted about Stephen Colbert's new haircut for a while, before it turned to the "how are you's" and then finally her boyfriend came up. A BIG part of me was about to pull the "I can't talk about this" card, but I sucked it up and at least answered the text. I feel I am getting better in that department and I will continue to be ok, until I see the first pic of them together or Heaven forbid, actually physically see them together. I think I might lose it, but then I will pull it together. I hope. August is going to be an interesting month, let's just say that.
concerned (with myself): speaking of the girl front, I feel my mind is making a mistake. It's starting to like someone I really shouldn't start liking. It's like when I watched Nick and Norah, I said to my friend, "I think I could fall for someone based on their playlist." Well, that's happening. And just so i'm not a complete weirdo, she is extremely cute. "Adorable" is the word my friend who I would not have known the girl in question about (for blog purposes, we will call her Norah, haha) without has described her. But there are SO many complications with this. Let's start with the major one: she has a boyfriend. Now, let's just keep going. She is starting her second year of college in the fall while I am starting my fifth and regardless of what anyone says, that just seems weird to me, she is VERY religous and while I don't have a problem with that I fear it may clash one day, and did I mention she has a boyfriend? Oh, and the fact that she has no idea I even think she is attractive. That damn self esteem thing is kicking in because she is also really skinny and i'm... not. And just in case I haven't said it, the whole boyfriend thing is a problem. Except that I hear he is a douche and she said in the car today that she was thinking of breaking up with him (not to me, just sort of out loud). But she has an AWESOME taste in music -- lil triva, she was actually at the Taking Back Sunday that I still have not posted about. I doubt anything is going to come of this, but I will still put her in the tags, just in case, haha.
Oh self, what do you do to yourself?
Random lyric of the day:
Where are you now?
As I'm swimming through the stereo
I'm writing you a symphony of sound
Where are you now?
As I rearrange the songs again
This mix could burn a hole in anyone
But it was you I was thinking of
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