*giggles some more* Ok, so I'm standing in my boss' office and cute boy walks by. So he does his usual flirty thing and I retaliate in my own way, making quite the cute little scene. So my boss just looks at us and is like "So are you guys a couple now or what?" And cute boy just puts his arm around me and says "Yes" without missing a beat. Hahaha! Score!
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
I mean, wtf?
So I'm getting ready to go to work and eating lunch and all that, and my mom is noticable upset. But she likes to drag things out and doesn't talk about anything until she can get that dramatic pause in. So, finally, she tells me out of the blue that she thinks I'm suicidal. (*insert my jaw dropping here*) What? I'm thinking, yeah, ok, I don't talk to you at all about anything, but uh, when have I ever? And why do you care? So I'm trying to figure out what I might have done to make her think that, and finally, it comes out: lately I've been wearing more accessories, right? (See post below). So uh, she thinks because I wear more bracelets now that I must be trying to cover up some scars. Jesus Christ!
This is the second time this year I've been accused of being self-destructive. Yes, I've had a bad past. And yes, this year has blown in a bad way. But, I mean, wow.
Let me just clarify this. Dispite everything I've done and everything I've been through, I have a faith that has and will withstand it all. I can't look back at all that I've experienced so far in this life and not think that God doesn't have something special planned for me. Not to sound full of myself or pretentious, but I believe everyone is put here for a specific reason, and that we will not die until we've accomplished that purpose. I may not understand everything right now, or know why things that I thought were right haven't worked out. But one day I will, and I have to trust in that. I do trust in that. There's nothing to fear.
"Breathing is really cool, and I love my life
Every reason in the world to be smiling..."
- Jimmie's Chicken Shack, "Smiling"
So I'm getting ready to go to work and eating lunch and all that, and my mom is noticable upset. But she likes to drag things out and doesn't talk about anything until she can get that dramatic pause in. So, finally, she tells me out of the blue that she thinks I'm suicidal. (*insert my jaw dropping here*) What? I'm thinking, yeah, ok, I don't talk to you at all about anything, but uh, when have I ever? And why do you care? So I'm trying to figure out what I might have done to make her think that, and finally, it comes out: lately I've been wearing more accessories, right? (See post below). So uh, she thinks because I wear more bracelets now that I must be trying to cover up some scars. Jesus Christ!
This is the second time this year I've been accused of being self-destructive. Yes, I've had a bad past. And yes, this year has blown in a bad way. But, I mean, wow.
Let me just clarify this. Dispite everything I've done and everything I've been through, I have a faith that has and will withstand it all. I can't look back at all that I've experienced so far in this life and not think that God doesn't have something special planned for me. Not to sound full of myself or pretentious, but I believe everyone is put here for a specific reason, and that we will not die until we've accomplished that purpose. I may not understand everything right now, or know why things that I thought were right haven't worked out. But one day I will, and I have to trust in that. I do trust in that. There's nothing to fear.
"Breathing is really cool, and I love my life
Every reason in the world to be smiling..."
- Jimmie's Chicken Shack, "Smiling"
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
*giggles* So I guess all the shining smiles and the shy tugging at my hair means something after all. Maybe...just maybe this week...
After much fun at work, we headed over to the studio to do some final mixing. "Purgatory" is ready to be mixed down, and "I Can't" is as well, minus the missing midi intro. "Heh"'s audio is ready, and just waiting for the midi, too. So, rock! Looks like we got ourselves a demo!
And why should I email when it's just easier to give shout outs in my blog? :-P
After much fun at work, we headed over to the studio to do some final mixing. "Purgatory" is ready to be mixed down, and "I Can't" is as well, minus the missing midi intro. "Heh"'s audio is ready, and just waiting for the midi, too. So, rock! Looks like we got ourselves a demo!
And why should I email when it's just easier to give shout outs in my blog? :-P
Oh yeah. Jimmie's Chicken Shack this Saturday night at Tech. \m/
Speaking of which...Chris? Work schedule? ;-) I might have to work a date in here somewhere too you know.
Speaking of which...Chris? Work schedule? ;-) I might have to work a date in here somewhere too you know.
Haha, guess who had a cute email in her inbox this morning. I rock!
 | Song of the Day: Poe - "Hey Pretty" www.poe-online.com |
Monday, August 29, 2005
Doesn't look like things are going to turn out quite like I had in mind. *shrugs* No big deal. I denied myself a long time ago, and there's no reason to start backtracking now. It's better off to not be distracted while I'm trying to leave. Things will go back to normal tomorrow.
"I believe I can see the future
Because I repeat the same routine."
"I believe I can see the future
Because I repeat the same routine."
 | Song of the Day: Nine Inch Nails - "Everyday Is Exactly The Same" www.nin.com |
Sunday, August 28, 2005
So the weekend was pretty chill, aside from the whole computer thing. Today went really well actually...I headed over to John's early to finish tweaking vocals, and then we started in on mastering everything. It's actually sounding ok so far. I'm still a bit worried, still wishing it were a bit more professional, but I can deal with it. We still had mucho technical difficulties, but at the same time we got a lot done. So...hopefully (I keep saying that)...we'll be done soon.
The rest of the evening is being devoted to getting ready for work. I never really put much effort into looking really nice when I go to whatever job I'm in, because I always was told (and also personally thought) that being what I do is still primarily a "man's" career that I ought to downplay my feminism. But this week I'm thinking...why? It does not have to be that way. And I think...yeah...I think maybe I want to change my appearance a bit and challenge that mentality. You'll still never catch me dead in a skirt, but I can still look good AND be fully functional at work. So, yeah, that's kinda what I've been doing lately. A bit more make-up, painting the nails, a bit more jewelry and accessorizing...it's kinda nice for once. :-)
The rest of the evening is being devoted to getting ready for work. I never really put much effort into looking really nice when I go to whatever job I'm in, because I always was told (and also personally thought) that being what I do is still primarily a "man's" career that I ought to downplay my feminism. But this week I'm thinking...why? It does not have to be that way. And I think...yeah...I think maybe I want to change my appearance a bit and challenge that mentality. You'll still never catch me dead in a skirt, but I can still look good AND be fully functional at work. So, yeah, that's kinda what I've been doing lately. A bit more make-up, painting the nails, a bit more jewelry and accessorizing...it's kinda nice for once. :-)
 | Song of the Day: Otto's Daughter - "Show Girl" www.ottosdaughter.com |
Saturday, August 27, 2005
So my laptop is infected in a bad way. Nearest I can tell is that I got some sort of Trojan that downloaded every bit of spyware ever created to my computer. The really bad news is that it seems to be hardcore in the registry, so everytime I think I've got everything cleaned and quarantined, I reboot and it's all back. So, I'm hoping I can go to work on Monday and talk to flirty boy and see if he'll fix it for me, lol.
Oh, note to Ad-aware users: yeah, they don't make or update the free version anymore, which is probably how I got fucked to begin with, since my files hadn't updated since April. I'm now using SpyBot, so fuck you Lavasoft for not even telling anyone the program was no longer good.
So anyways, I won't be online on Trillian for a few days at least, though at least I seem to have my desktop back in working order. Had to reinstall Norton, but so far, so good, hence how I'm writing here.
Oh, note to Ad-aware users: yeah, they don't make or update the free version anymore, which is probably how I got fucked to begin with, since my files hadn't updated since April. I'm now using SpyBot, so fuck you Lavasoft for not even telling anyone the program was no longer good.
So anyways, I won't be online on Trillian for a few days at least, though at least I seem to have my desktop back in working order. Had to reinstall Norton, but so far, so good, hence how I'm writing here.
So everyone and their mom has been calling today. Talked to Jeremiah of course which is always good, and to Lance. Lance says two rockstars of my aquaintance may be visiting next month, and that he'll be having some people over, so that will be awesome if that happens.
Got the buttons I ordered in the mail today. They...well...didn't quite get what I was going for. They're not bad, but they could have been much cooler. Got them made for Fluffy and was going to give them out to the street team. They *look* good, but the web addy got cut off, sorta. I had done this design where the address was supposed to just do a gentle curve around the picture, but instead I guess the guy took me to mean to put it on the edging instead. So, in a way, it's ok because if you flip them over there's the web address...but the front side is just the pictures I used of her. *shrugs* I'll send some to the band and see if they like them before I hand them out, lmao.
Been feeling creative today and came up with an uber cool interface idea to use in the future, so that was fun.
Anyways, I think I'm gonna go be a bum before I go out to dinner.
Got the buttons I ordered in the mail today. They...well...didn't quite get what I was going for. They're not bad, but they could have been much cooler. Got them made for Fluffy and was going to give them out to the street team. They *look* good, but the web addy got cut off, sorta. I had done this design where the address was supposed to just do a gentle curve around the picture, but instead I guess the guy took me to mean to put it on the edging instead. So, in a way, it's ok because if you flip them over there's the web address...but the front side is just the pictures I used of her. *shrugs* I'll send some to the band and see if they like them before I hand them out, lmao.
Been feeling creative today and came up with an uber cool interface idea to use in the future, so that was fun.
Anyways, I think I'm gonna go be a bum before I go out to dinner.
 | Song of the Day: Alienhead - "Heh" www.alienheadmusic.com |
Friday, August 26, 2005
So this weekend looks like it's going to be pretty dull, though I guess I can't complain since no matter what it has to be better than last Friday. I thought I was supposed to work at the hotel tomorrow, but now I'm hearing next weekend. And so far...no date yet, lol. So tonight and tomorrow should be fairly laid back. Me and Derek might go out tomorrow night for some drinks, then on Sunday we're back in the studio to *hopefully* finish mixing.
Kinda had some small disappointments today too, via email about a few dead ends regarding my future. I'm not gonna say more, but it both kinda brought me down but also made me wanna work even harded to succeed. I guess I've never doubted my abilities...until now. But I can't stop now. My mom asked me earlier this week that if it came down to me failing in pursuit of a career in the entertainment industry, what would I do next? I don't know, honestly. I gave up on astrophysics and archaeology a long time ago. It's kinda scary in a way. I never had any doubts about my career until lately, with all the dead ends and loss of passion in what I thought I'd always have. Meh.
And then again, maybe I'm just moody because it's raining and I'm still playing hide and seek, lol. Whatever. I'll get over it.
And from Corrie's blog, so quoted from Em & Lo, and so true:
sagittarius (Nov. 23rd-Dec. 21st)
You will be a big talker but when it comes to pinning you down about love issues, you are not likely to be forthcoming. You will play a great game of cat and mouse, leaving anyone interested in you wondering. The stars don't say whether this is good or bad. But if you ask us, it blows.
"Yeah we've all got doubts
May not be winning but still in the race
And in a moment's notice
We'll be ready for the next new phase..."
- JCS
Kinda had some small disappointments today too, via email about a few dead ends regarding my future. I'm not gonna say more, but it both kinda brought me down but also made me wanna work even harded to succeed. I guess I've never doubted my abilities...until now. But I can't stop now. My mom asked me earlier this week that if it came down to me failing in pursuit of a career in the entertainment industry, what would I do next? I don't know, honestly. I gave up on astrophysics and archaeology a long time ago. It's kinda scary in a way. I never had any doubts about my career until lately, with all the dead ends and loss of passion in what I thought I'd always have. Meh.
And then again, maybe I'm just moody because it's raining and I'm still playing hide and seek, lol. Whatever. I'll get over it.
And from Corrie's blog, so quoted from Em & Lo, and so true:
sagittarius (Nov. 23rd-Dec. 21st)
You will be a big talker but when it comes to pinning you down about love issues, you are not likely to be forthcoming. You will play a great game of cat and mouse, leaving anyone interested in you wondering. The stars don't say whether this is good or bad. But if you ask us, it blows.
"Yeah we've all got doubts
May not be winning but still in the race
And in a moment's notice
We'll be ready for the next new phase..."
- JCS
So doesn't look like he's here today. Ah well. There's always next week...
 | Song of the Day: Celldweller - "Stay With Me (Unlikely)" www.celldweller.com |
Thursday, August 25, 2005
So this guy at work had made mention several times about the upcoming weekend, and I'm wondering if he's gonna get up the courage to actually ask me out before the end of the day tomorrow. Because, you know, I think I could be in the mood to see The Brothers Grimm tomorrow night. :-)
Mixing went ok...I didn't stay too long because I'm so wiped out. But we're almost there.
I officially moved into my new office today. And by new "office", it means I left my supply closet and took over half a cubical. However, it is more convenient to the rest of campus, even though it means I lost my fridge and TV. But I managed to gank some better computer speakers, so my coworkers will now be graced with my impeccable taste in music.
So...how do they get JBL's stretch limo out of the arena?
There's a kid at the college who looks exactly like Draco Malfoy.
"Oh my god, you look like a frog!"
Mixing went ok...I didn't stay too long because I'm so wiped out. But we're almost there.
I officially moved into my new office today. And by new "office", it means I left my supply closet and took over half a cubical. However, it is more convenient to the rest of campus, even though it means I lost my fridge and TV. But I managed to gank some better computer speakers, so my coworkers will now be graced with my impeccable taste in music.
So...how do they get JBL's stretch limo out of the arena?
There's a kid at the college who looks exactly like Draco Malfoy.
"Oh my god, you look like a frog!"
| Song of the Day: Harry and the Potters - "Stick It To Dolores" www.myspace.com/harryandthepotters |
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
[23:28] IamIndieJake: spelling os fir the sober
[23:28] Zeta Vande: LMAO
[23:29] Zeta Vande: that's a blog quote
[23:29] IamIndieJake: yeah... .yeah.... you blog that
[23:29] IamIndieJake: 'cause I fucking rROCK
[23:28] Zeta Vande: LMAO
[23:29] Zeta Vande: that's a blog quote
[23:29] IamIndieJake: yeah... .yeah.... you blog that
[23:29] IamIndieJake: 'cause I fucking rROCK
Whee, alcohol.
Anyways, when I came home from work I so gracefully kicked my knee into the doorframe, and I now have a very interesting bruise reminescent of the Orion Nebula...which brings back memories from paintball in ninth grade...
So work continues to improve in the "interesting" value catagory. I wonder if he's gonna get the balls to ask me out before Christmas, lmao. It's cute.
And again...at least I'm not bored.
Anyways, when I came home from work I so gracefully kicked my knee into the doorframe, and I now have a very interesting bruise reminescent of the Orion Nebula...which brings back memories from paintball in ninth grade...
So work continues to improve in the "interesting" value catagory. I wonder if he's gonna get the balls to ask me out before Christmas, lmao. It's cute.
And again...at least I'm not bored.
Whee, more nightmares. I wish I could remember more about them. This one was at the hotel, but I don't remember much more.
Speaking of the hotel, I kicked myself out of bed this morning and got my paperwork done, since my first shift starts this weekend. Still have to get up early yet again tomorrow to go get drug tested, since apparently that's part of the procedure now. *sigh* I wanna sleep in, dammit, but I imagine Friday will be much of the same as I really need to change my oil.
And trying to get in touch with my doctor about extending my medicine is like trying to pull teeth from a pitbull.
Mixing went fairly well last night. We got a little done with vocals and bass on two songs, so that's good. It's kinda hard because not all of us can be there at any given time, so we're just doing things in peices. But I'm hoping in a week or two we'll have the finished product, and that it'll rock.
Flirtation continues at work, which is probably why I'm in such a good mood. :-)
Speaking of the hotel, I kicked myself out of bed this morning and got my paperwork done, since my first shift starts this weekend. Still have to get up early yet again tomorrow to go get drug tested, since apparently that's part of the procedure now. *sigh* I wanna sleep in, dammit, but I imagine Friday will be much of the same as I really need to change my oil.
And trying to get in touch with my doctor about extending my medicine is like trying to pull teeth from a pitbull.
Mixing went fairly well last night. We got a little done with vocals and bass on two songs, so that's good. It's kinda hard because not all of us can be there at any given time, so we're just doing things in peices. But I'm hoping in a week or two we'll have the finished product, and that it'll rock.
Flirtation continues at work, which is probably why I'm in such a good mood. :-)
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
So things have again taken a turn up...talked to my boss today and got last week's 'issue' resolved, and things are again at peace at work. So that's very good. We also had a long chat...first about my new business plans, of which he was very helpful and offered a lot of advice since he's run a few of his own in the past; and then we actually talked about theatre and the shows coming up. Got a good idea of what the set and lighting will entail for the next show, and talked a bit about the winter musical. Looks like we're gonna redo an old musical since the new one hasn't been finished quite yet. So I proposed an idea I had been kicking around for awhile about doing something different and creating an ensemble movement-based peice of the kind we did at Tech. He thought it was interesting, but not really doable at this point. Ah, well. It'd've been cool to do a show like dElysium or Human Rites again.
I have new feeling of impending doom though. I had lots of nightmares last night and even woke up with a fever, screaming for help at one point...which is very odd for me. All I really remember is being in a basement of an old house and the walls were rotting and falling apart.
Tonight we go back to "the studio" and start mixing. Maybe we'll get it all done tonight? I dunno, but that would be cool.
Tomorrow I need to wake up early and get over to the hotel to fill out my paper work. I was supposed to go today but with being so sick during the night, I had to keep sleeping.
"You see him there still
but walk away, walk away
You might be tempted again
but walk away, walk away
There is no love waiting for you
so walk away, walk away
You've never been loved you fool
Just fucking go away."
I have new feeling of impending doom though. I had lots of nightmares last night and even woke up with a fever, screaming for help at one point...which is very odd for me. All I really remember is being in a basement of an old house and the walls were rotting and falling apart.
Tonight we go back to "the studio" and start mixing. Maybe we'll get it all done tonight? I dunno, but that would be cool.
Tomorrow I need to wake up early and get over to the hotel to fill out my paper work. I was supposed to go today but with being so sick during the night, I had to keep sleeping.
"You see him there still
but walk away, walk away
You might be tempted again
but walk away, walk away
There is no love waiting for you
so walk away, walk away
You've never been loved you fool
Just fucking go away."
| Song of the Day: Concrete - "Away" www.myspace.com/concreteband |
Monday, August 22, 2005
So work is actually great today. I feel like, finally, I'm getting something accomplished.
Earlier today I also had a kind of interesting conversation with someone. Basically it came down being told "Fuck you." "Well, fuck you, too." Yeah. Good times! You know, just another one of those things that needed to happen and to get behind me.
Anybody else intrigued by the trailer to The Brothers Grimm? Looks like it might be a good movie. I wanna go...anyone else interested? IMDB Info
I am sooooo being flirted with here at work. I'm rather amused, and wonder if he's gonna get the courage up to ask me out anytime soon, haha!
Earlier today I also had a kind of interesting conversation with someone. Basically it came down being told "Fuck you." "Well, fuck you, too." Yeah. Good times! You know, just another one of those things that needed to happen and to get behind me.
Anybody else intrigued by the trailer to The Brothers Grimm? Looks like it might be a good movie. I wanna go...anyone else interested? IMDB Info
I am sooooo being flirted with here at work. I'm rather amused, and wonder if he's gonna get the courage up to ask me out anytime soon, haha!
Stolen from Sarah's LJ.
The Favorites, Have-You-Evers.. and Last Times! Oh, the variety! | |
Created by -ambiguous and taken 70909 times on Bzoink | |
| What is your favorite.. | |
| gum | none, make's my teeth hurt |
| restaurant | Nawab |
| drink | Yeungling, Dr. Pepper, green tea |
| season | fall |
| type of weather | warm, but cloudy and windy as if before a storm |
| emotion | righteous indignation |
| thing to do on a half day | sleep |
| late-night activity | sleep |
| sport | sleep...uh, I mean, swimming |
| city | Cleveland |
| store | ok, fine, Hot Topic |
| When was the last time you.. | |
| cried | two nights ago |
| played a sport | I guess a few years ago |
| laughed | last night |
| hugged someone | two nights ago |
| kissed someone | Uh, a month ago I guess |
| felt depressed | two nights ago |
| felt elated | yesterday morning |
| felt overworked | all my life |
| faked sick | about 3 months ago |
| lied | two nights ago (can't let everything out, eh?) |
| What was the last.. | |
| word you said | Goodnight |
| thing you ate | leftover Chinese! |
| song you listened to | Mankind Is Obsolete - "Still Right Here" |
| thing you drank | Yuengling. 5 of em. |
| place you went to | Chris & Toni's. |
| movie you saw | Sin City |
| movie you rented | never rented a movie, ever |
| concert you attended | Interrogation & This Means You |
| Who was the last person you.. | |
| hugged | Jacob |
| cried over | Jacob & Frankie |
| kissed | Frankie |
| danced with | myself? |
| shared a secret with | probably Mike |
| had a sleepover with | uh...I guess Frankie, lmao |
| called | Jeff |
| went to a movie with | Mike |
| saw | Chris |
| were angry with | a co-worker, lol |
| couldn't take your eyes off of | another co-worker, rotflmao |
| obsessed over | I don't think I've been obsessed since Johnnie |
| Have you ever.. | |
| danced in the rain | yes |
| kissed someone | yes |
| done drugs | no |
| drank alcohol | yes |
| slept around | no |
| partied 'til the sun came up | yes |
| had a movie marathon | yes (Harry Potter, whoo!) |
| gone too far on a dare | yes |
| spun until you were immensely dizzy | yes |
| taken a survey quite like this before | nope |
Sunday, August 21, 2005
And while I'm thinking about it, here's a post with some random thoughts I keep meaning to post.
First of all, for your listening enjoyment: Harry And The Potters.
Secondly, this: "\" is a backslash. "/" is just a plain ol' regular slash. Get it right during public speeches when giving out a web address. /end pet peeve rant.
Thirdly, some sobering statistics taken from the insert with my birth control pills:
Failure rates for various forms of birth control - The pill: 1% - 3% (risk increases with misuse); Condoms alone: 14% - 21% (based on seperate reports from men vs. women); Withdrawal: 19%. Yeah, that's right. Pulling out might actually be a better way than just using condoms. WTF?
I got a few more CDs and DVDs in the mail this week. Got Vanity Beach's new single - they've gone more metal lately, but it's still really good. Also got my copy of the Orgy DVD and the new Pure single. Haven't checked it out yet, but I love the single, seeing as I've had those songs for awhile now anyways. Also got In Winter's new full length album which is just as fabulously dark as I was expecting as well as TBM's DVD which was pretty interesting. The Blue video is good, and I actually like the Nevermind video too...I think if they took that video and overdubbed the actual song to it, it'd be MTV-playable, since that's one of their "pop" songs. Oh, and Kristyn Strange has a new song out, and it's great!
First of all, for your listening enjoyment: Harry And The Potters.
Secondly, this: "\" is a backslash. "/" is just a plain ol' regular slash. Get it right during public speeches when giving out a web address. /end pet peeve rant.
Thirdly, some sobering statistics taken from the insert with my birth control pills:
Failure rates for various forms of birth control - The pill: 1% - 3% (risk increases with misuse); Condoms alone: 14% - 21% (based on seperate reports from men vs. women); Withdrawal: 19%. Yeah, that's right. Pulling out might actually be a better way than just using condoms. WTF?
I got a few more CDs and DVDs in the mail this week. Got Vanity Beach's new single - they've gone more metal lately, but it's still really good. Also got my copy of the Orgy DVD and the new Pure single. Haven't checked it out yet, but I love the single, seeing as I've had those songs for awhile now anyways. Also got In Winter's new full length album which is just as fabulously dark as I was expecting as well as TBM's DVD which was pretty interesting. The Blue video is good, and I actually like the Nevermind video too...I think if they took that video and overdubbed the actual song to it, it'd be MTV-playable, since that's one of their "pop" songs. Oh, and Kristyn Strange has a new song out, and it's great!
So things are continuing to improve. I had a talk with my parents today a bit about my new plan to go to DC for awhile, and they are surprisingly supportive this time. They've suggested I go up to Lynchburg this week and talk to the family lawyer about all of my ideas and go ahead and get started now; their idea is instead of me moving and starting the business all at once is that I start it now and run it out of here, and then move in January when I've gotten used to managing everything. And that sounds agreeable to me, and as long as I stay in Virginia when I move to the DC metro, it won't be a huge deal moving the business from one city to another. So, yeah, sounds like a plan.
I feel so much relief.
So I'm continuing to write out proposals of various jobs I can do in regards to band promotion, and damn, I think I can do this! Lots of ideas, missed market opportunities, and connections...if anyone can make this work, it's me.
"Change your ways, for now
You're living in a dream
Change your ways, for now
You're holding me down."
I feel so much relief.
So I'm continuing to write out proposals of various jobs I can do in regards to band promotion, and damn, I think I can do this! Lots of ideas, missed market opportunities, and connections...if anyone can make this work, it's me.
"Change your ways, for now
You're living in a dream
Change your ways, for now
You're holding me down."
 | Song of the Day: Disown - "Beautifully Sickening" www.disown.cc |
After the horrors of yesterday, today turned out pretty damn well. Slept in forever, then just kinda sat around this afternoon and worked on some stuff. I'm really starting to lean more towards moving up to Richmond or DC for awhile before moving to L.A. Do kind of a "test run" of sorts. Instead of getting a job, I'm going to *gasp* jump into the joys of freelancing. I'm gonna go ahead and continue with getting RAM set up as an LLC and all of that, and start selling out of my apartment. I've got a couple of ideas I've been kicking around today:
The big one, obviously, will be selling CDs of all the bands and labels I work with who are interested, which, honestly, is most of them from what I've heard. So it'll be like CD Baby, just for goth/industrial artists. I'm also going to branch out into other merch items, such as t-shirts, pins, stickers, whatever. As an added incentive, I'll be throwing in all sorts of fun promo items every time someone buys something, since I always have a whole box full of demos, extra cds, stickers, flyers, business cards, pins, etc.
I'll also start booking shows, and take a meager door cut. I've actually had bands offer me 10% of their guarantee, but I think I'd only take 5 or 7, so it'd be a good deal. Plus that would include me having a table of my own to sell and promote from.
I'm going to do a little more web and graphic design hopefully. I've also had the idea of buying a new server where bands can buy in for a small amount a year and get a matching message board for their site instead of trying to install one themselves or using the proboards stuff.
I'm gonna launch the radio station servicing program and perhaps do a package deal type thing where for a certain amount of money I'll ship out their demo to my growing list of RAM-friendly radios all over the world.
Still thinking up more ideas of things I could do. In the end, though, I realize that I won't be able to make enough just doing this, so I'll still do as much overhire for theatre and such when I can. But, dammit, I'm so tired of working for other people. I just wanna be free.
So, I had a good evening too. Me, Dana, and Drew went to Awful's for dinner and a few beers, then went back to Drew's and went swimming. We talked for awhile, and both of them are really itching to do some more music, so I hope maybe I can have both of them help me a bit with my stuff, which would rock. So, good times!
Gonna crash early tonight, and get another good sleep in. Going to hope tomorrow lasts a lifetime, because I'm not looking forward to Monday.
The big one, obviously, will be selling CDs of all the bands and labels I work with who are interested, which, honestly, is most of them from what I've heard. So it'll be like CD Baby, just for goth/industrial artists. I'm also going to branch out into other merch items, such as t-shirts, pins, stickers, whatever. As an added incentive, I'll be throwing in all sorts of fun promo items every time someone buys something, since I always have a whole box full of demos, extra cds, stickers, flyers, business cards, pins, etc.
I'll also start booking shows, and take a meager door cut. I've actually had bands offer me 10% of their guarantee, but I think I'd only take 5 or 7, so it'd be a good deal. Plus that would include me having a table of my own to sell and promote from.
I'm going to do a little more web and graphic design hopefully. I've also had the idea of buying a new server where bands can buy in for a small amount a year and get a matching message board for their site instead of trying to install one themselves or using the proboards stuff.
I'm gonna launch the radio station servicing program and perhaps do a package deal type thing where for a certain amount of money I'll ship out their demo to my growing list of RAM-friendly radios all over the world.
Still thinking up more ideas of things I could do. In the end, though, I realize that I won't be able to make enough just doing this, so I'll still do as much overhire for theatre and such when I can. But, dammit, I'm so tired of working for other people. I just wanna be free.
So, I had a good evening too. Me, Dana, and Drew went to Awful's for dinner and a few beers, then went back to Drew's and went swimming. We talked for awhile, and both of them are really itching to do some more music, so I hope maybe I can have both of them help me a bit with my stuff, which would rock. So, good times!
Gonna crash early tonight, and get another good sleep in. Going to hope tomorrow lasts a lifetime, because I'm not looking forward to Monday.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
So yesterday will probably rank up there in my "10 Worst Days of My Life" list. But to be honest, when Jesse asked me if it could be worse, yeah, it could be. I got through this relatively unscathed
I knew for the most part what yesterday was going to be like, and it was what I choose to do that day. No, I wasn't expecting to have my boss make mention that my job was in danger, but I did know what conversation I was going to have to have with Jacob, and I knew that by hanging out with Jesse I'd be running into Frankie for the first time in so long.
So, I was 0 for 3 yesterday. And here are the backstories to all of it.
As far as my job goes, I know I did not misrepresent myself when I applied about my experience. I'm not gonna write much more, just because I've learned better in the past, but I'm very frustrated because I want to do a good job, but these are things that I would have never learned in either theatre or my relatively short time at the hotel, and there seems to be no inclination or ability to teach me here.
I think meeting up with Jacob was really the only thing that went remotely well. We actually had a great evening...went to dinner, watched Sin City, talked about all sorts of cool things, and enjoyed each others company as well as a bit of mutal cuddling that I think we both needed. So I'm glad that we're still friends, and that things went alright last night. I feel a lot better now, and think now I can move on from what happened in May.
As far as running into Frankie, that was another low blow I wasn't expecting. I was rather hurt lately because he had just dropped off the face of the earth after we broke up, and last night I found out why. In the last month while I was thinking about good memories and convincing myself that he cared, he was reconciling with his ex to the point that they've moved in together. Yeah. Well, I guess it's good for the kid. But yeah, last night he was nothing but ice to me. Whatever. I had a great time with Jesse and their friends, so fuck that shit. I'm over it.
So yeah. Even though all in all it was a pretty disasterous day, I do feel like I cut my losses in just about every aspect and have moved on. And like Jacob said, it's really just coming down to that this is all just God kicking me in the ass and telling me to get the hell out of Virginia.
So after a good cry last night and a comforting phone call from Jeremiah this morning, I'm ok again. All this stuff needed to happen, so I'm glad it's over with now. I think I'm gonna give Dana a call in a few minutes and see what he and Drew are up to. Oh, and Jacob told me that Heather moved in yesterday...so I sense a thrift store shopping spree sometime next week. :-)
Tomorrow: Summerslam and lots of beer and food with Chris.
I knew for the most part what yesterday was going to be like, and it was what I choose to do that day. No, I wasn't expecting to have my boss make mention that my job was in danger, but I did know what conversation I was going to have to have with Jacob, and I knew that by hanging out with Jesse I'd be running into Frankie for the first time in so long.
So, I was 0 for 3 yesterday. And here are the backstories to all of it.
As far as my job goes, I know I did not misrepresent myself when I applied about my experience. I'm not gonna write much more, just because I've learned better in the past, but I'm very frustrated because I want to do a good job, but these are things that I would have never learned in either theatre or my relatively short time at the hotel, and there seems to be no inclination or ability to teach me here.
I think meeting up with Jacob was really the only thing that went remotely well. We actually had a great evening...went to dinner, watched Sin City, talked about all sorts of cool things, and enjoyed each others company as well as a bit of mutal cuddling that I think we both needed. So I'm glad that we're still friends, and that things went alright last night. I feel a lot better now, and think now I can move on from what happened in May.
As far as running into Frankie, that was another low blow I wasn't expecting. I was rather hurt lately because he had just dropped off the face of the earth after we broke up, and last night I found out why. In the last month while I was thinking about good memories and convincing myself that he cared, he was reconciling with his ex to the point that they've moved in together. Yeah. Well, I guess it's good for the kid. But yeah, last night he was nothing but ice to me. Whatever. I had a great time with Jesse and their friends, so fuck that shit. I'm over it.
So yeah. Even though all in all it was a pretty disasterous day, I do feel like I cut my losses in just about every aspect and have moved on. And like Jacob said, it's really just coming down to that this is all just God kicking me in the ass and telling me to get the hell out of Virginia.
So after a good cry last night and a comforting phone call from Jeremiah this morning, I'm ok again. All this stuff needed to happen, so I'm glad it's over with now. I think I'm gonna give Dana a call in a few minutes and see what he and Drew are up to. Oh, and Jacob told me that Heather moved in yesterday...so I sense a thrift store shopping spree sometime next week. :-)
Tomorrow: Summerslam and lots of beer and food with Chris.
"It's over now; I'm over it." "Goodbye." I'm hungover from tonight but I haven't even gone to sleep yet. So it looks like I lost my job today. "It brings a new meaning to dead inside. And I'm bleeding, but this blood is not mine. If you only knew just what you lost; it's not me or you, but what was both of us." So I had to tell my ex about our dead child. "First born, last one..." "The smell of farewell and the gasoline." You know, I was tempted, too. But we both had other plans. So she's coming tomorrow...does that make you happy? You share a bed with her now...does that make you happy? So when is next week? Last time we talked you said you'd call next week and that was a month ago. You gotta do what you gotta do. "Maybe you should find someone else to play with. You're gonna be sorry when I'm dead. Under the stairs, where no one cares." So today really sucked. I really hope you call tomorrow, big brother.
Johnnie?
Johnnie?
 | Song of the Day: The Birthday Massacre - "Under The Stairs" www.nothingandnowhere.com |
Friday, August 19, 2005
So last night went fairly well; we still had massive problems, but we struggled through and got "Purgatory" recorded in about 4 hours. So we're gonna take the rest of the week off and try to get together sometime next week to start mixing & mastering our 3 songs.
So it's nice to have something mostly finished now, but I'm also kinda sad. I guess sometime next week I'll bring all of my stuff home. They're good guys, and I'll miss seeing them every week. But I imagine we'll all hang out some; plus, me and Jeff's birthdays are one day apart, so we'll probably do some kind of joint bar-hopping since it'll be his 21st, lol.
I also met with Micheal and Chris at the hotel yesterday morning. Micheal seems really nice - very comical and more laid back that what I was used to. So hopefully doing a bit of part time work back there won't be very stressful, lol. I ran into a bunch of friends on my way in, so it was nice to see them again. Anyways, I guess once we get the paperwork done, I'll start sometime next week or so.
Then me and Chris are making plans to watch Summerslam this Sunday, so that'll be fun. Yay for Batista and Cena! Whoo!
But, speaking of recording, tonight I'll be heading to B-burg to see Jacob and borrow his super cool but non-Mac-friendly sound card so that I can start working a little more professionally on my own. This time around I'm gonna force myself to use Cool Edit I think instead of that free Audacity program I've been playing around with, lol. Should be an experience. But my fam is going out of town for a few days next week, so that should give me some time to start working on some solo songs again. I think now I've got about 2 albums worth of music in my head or on paper. So...I guess we'll see...
After I see Jacob I hope to meet up with Jesse for a beer or two. I would be lying if I said I wasn't hoping I'll be running into someone else, too.
So it's nice to have something mostly finished now, but I'm also kinda sad. I guess sometime next week I'll bring all of my stuff home. They're good guys, and I'll miss seeing them every week. But I imagine we'll all hang out some; plus, me and Jeff's birthdays are one day apart, so we'll probably do some kind of joint bar-hopping since it'll be his 21st, lol.
I also met with Micheal and Chris at the hotel yesterday morning. Micheal seems really nice - very comical and more laid back that what I was used to. So hopefully doing a bit of part time work back there won't be very stressful, lol. I ran into a bunch of friends on my way in, so it was nice to see them again. Anyways, I guess once we get the paperwork done, I'll start sometime next week or so.
Then me and Chris are making plans to watch Summerslam this Sunday, so that'll be fun. Yay for Batista and Cena! Whoo!
But, speaking of recording, tonight I'll be heading to B-burg to see Jacob and borrow his super cool but non-Mac-friendly sound card so that I can start working a little more professionally on my own. This time around I'm gonna force myself to use Cool Edit I think instead of that free Audacity program I've been playing around with, lol. Should be an experience. But my fam is going out of town for a few days next week, so that should give me some time to start working on some solo songs again. I think now I've got about 2 albums worth of music in my head or on paper. So...I guess we'll see...
After I see Jacob I hope to meet up with Jesse for a beer or two. I would be lying if I said I wasn't hoping I'll be running into someone else, too.
| Song of the Day: Concrete - "Warrior" www.myspace.com/concreteband |
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
I didn't really write about this before now, or even think about it much until last night, but something happened this weekend that really slapped me in the face. I sorta found out that someone who I thought had been my friend for many years in reality apparently has some huge deal with me, and it's only now coming to light. I just don't understand. Why pretend? If I don't like someone, I dunno, I just don't associate myself with him or her. I guess it's just easier to undercut someone from behind and then look away and pretend it was someone else who did it. I mean, if it ever got to the point where I really wanted to hurt someone, I'd be damned sure they knew it was me who did it. You'll never doubt where you stand with me. I guess that's the fiesty little Klingon coming out in me again. ;-)
*shrugs* I guess that's one of the reasons I want to move on. There are a lot of people I like in my life, but very few that I really respect. And those few have already left the area and are doing awesome things, so now it's my turn. I want to meet new people who are more like me, and live my life a little happier than I am now. There is no point in trying to make this work here anymore.
"So this is how it feels, you sucker
And you had too much to say
But it's over now
You're finally going down
Alone."
*shrugs* I guess that's one of the reasons I want to move on. There are a lot of people I like in my life, but very few that I really respect. And those few have already left the area and are doing awesome things, so now it's my turn. I want to meet new people who are more like me, and live my life a little happier than I am now. There is no point in trying to make this work here anymore.
"So this is how it feels, you sucker
And you had too much to say
But it's over now
You're finally going down
Alone."
| Song of the Day: Celldweller - "Under My Feet" www.celldweller.com |
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
So there is a gradual improvement in our recording sessions. We're still having lots of technical difficulties, but we got through things a little better tonight. John got drums recorded for "Heh" this afternoon, then tonight Derek got guitar in for that song, and Jeff got bass in for both "Heh" and "I Can't". So tomorrow we're taking a break, then Thursday we'll come back and hopefully do "Purgatory" in one night. Then I suppose we'll take turns working on mastering next week in our respective free times. And then *pouts* I suppose that'll be it for me for awhile. Though, I still have the ability to do some recording on my own. I'll have my processor back at home, and Jacob is going to be kind enough to loan me an old external sound card of his, so maybe I'll play around a litte more with some stuff on my own, or with Dana or Drew...or people...or whatever...
And, ok. Work was the most boring thing ever. I had to sit backstage on the floor in the dark just in case something went wrong. For four hours. Bah. But at least I got four new reviews up on RAM in the meantime. (God I love my laptop and wireless internet!) Tomorrow will be worse actually; it's my turn to videotape. Bleh. I just hope I don't pass out again like I did at the hotel last time. Something about locking my knees up and not eating...yeah...this is why I don't do morning shifts. But, the good thing is I'm getting like 8 extra hours this week, so that's cool.
On the subject of work, I'm starting to feel a little better actually. These new electronic classrooms are now close to a state of completion. I've now moved completely on to surplus, which ironically is kinda fun. I think I have some weird affinity to old a/v equipment...I just find the stuff fascinating. Like, the other week I found the oldest laptop in the world. This honkin' Compaq that has Windows 3.1 on it. Yeah. I booted it up just to find out.
I also have the nagging feeling lately that a lot of people are avoiding me for various reasons. I think the current mentality these days is to avoid confrontation at all costs, whereas I would just like to get this over with. I'm not even angry this time, just tired. Anyways.
And, ok. Work was the most boring thing ever. I had to sit backstage on the floor in the dark just in case something went wrong. For four hours. Bah. But at least I got four new reviews up on RAM in the meantime. (God I love my laptop and wireless internet!) Tomorrow will be worse actually; it's my turn to videotape. Bleh. I just hope I don't pass out again like I did at the hotel last time. Something about locking my knees up and not eating...yeah...this is why I don't do morning shifts. But, the good thing is I'm getting like 8 extra hours this week, so that's cool.
On the subject of work, I'm starting to feel a little better actually. These new electronic classrooms are now close to a state of completion. I've now moved completely on to surplus, which ironically is kinda fun. I think I have some weird affinity to old a/v equipment...I just find the stuff fascinating. Like, the other week I found the oldest laptop in the world. This honkin' Compaq that has Windows 3.1 on it. Yeah. I booted it up just to find out.
I also have the nagging feeling lately that a lot of people are avoiding me for various reasons. I think the current mentality these days is to avoid confrontation at all costs, whereas I would just like to get this over with. I'm not even angry this time, just tired. Anyways.
 | Song of the Day: Alienhead - "Heh" www.alienheadmusic.com |
Monday, August 15, 2005
Whoo! So recording tonight was another adventure. Much problems with the midi programming, but eventually we bastardized a way to do what we needed, so we got at least all the vocals done for "Heh" (and there are a lot, so that was cool.) So, too bad we couldn't get the drums tonight, but he has enough now to work with so he can do drums on his own. So, all is still good! And again, I was really surprised about how well I was able to do everything. We got all the vocals done in one or two takes per track, so that was awesome. Finished up vocals for "I Can't" too now that my voice had regained some strength. So, rock! John had been playing around with some effects for my voice for "I Can't" and came up with a pretty cool sound. He called it "FM with reverb" lol, so it's got a low-fi'ish sound, but still pretty haunting. It goes well with the guitar effects that Derek is using, and the whole song itself has a kind of anxious/stressful feel to it, so it all goes together really well. It kinda has a Club Decease sound to it, so go us! "Heh" is gonna have more of a Snake River Conspiracy / Otto's Daughter / Birthday Massacre feel to it I think. It's such a crazy song. And I think finally "Purgatory" is gonna be more like A Perfect Circle once that's done.
Other than that, not much else going on. Tomorrow and Wednesday we have faculty inservice at work, so I have to pull a few long days...I hate having to go in early. But, I could use the extra hours and money. Plus, it sounds like we're all just gonna sit in the booth in the auditorium and play on our computers the whole time anyway, so I guess I'll just use the time to finish up these reviews for RAM, right? Then, Thursday morning I go over and meet with Micheal and Chris about me going back to the hotel. I called over there today and set that up; talked to (the other) John for a bit, which was cool, since we haven't hung out in awhile. So, good times.
Oh. And this is fun. I think one of the guys in the tech department at work has a thing for me. Maybe I'm just imagining it, but it seems like he's been going out of his way to say hi to me and do little things, so I dunno. He's pretty cute, too. I guess we'll see, eh? I'm so bad. :-)
Also, I'm gonna redye my hair sometime this week. It's probably a little too wild for the hotel, being half of it is black and the other half is purple. So I'm gonna go with a really dark red almost black color, which will be cool and goth, but tame enough for work. So I will post pics later. Speaking of pics, yes Mike, I'm gonna put another pirate pic up, just for you:
Other than that, not much else going on. Tomorrow and Wednesday we have faculty inservice at work, so I have to pull a few long days...I hate having to go in early. But, I could use the extra hours and money. Plus, it sounds like we're all just gonna sit in the booth in the auditorium and play on our computers the whole time anyway, so I guess I'll just use the time to finish up these reviews for RAM, right? Then, Thursday morning I go over and meet with Micheal and Chris about me going back to the hotel. I called over there today and set that up; talked to (the other) John for a bit, which was cool, since we haven't hung out in awhile. So, good times.
Oh. And this is fun. I think one of the guys in the tech department at work has a thing for me. Maybe I'm just imagining it, but it seems like he's been going out of his way to say hi to me and do little things, so I dunno. He's pretty cute, too. I guess we'll see, eh? I'm so bad. :-)
Also, I'm gonna redye my hair sometime this week. It's probably a little too wild for the hotel, being half of it is black and the other half is purple. So I'm gonna go with a really dark red almost black color, which will be cool and goth, but tame enough for work. So I will post pics later. Speaking of pics, yes Mike, I'm gonna put another pirate pic up, just for you:
It's not like you killed someone
It's not like you drove a hateful spear into His side
It's not like you drove a hateful spear into His side
 | Song of the Day: A Perfect Circle - "Judith (Renholder Remix)" www.aperfectcircle.com |
Sunday, August 14, 2005
*pulls out hair and screams* Ok, no, it wasn't that bad.
Yes, yes it was.
Wow. When the guys casually said, "Oh, we can get all 4 songs done in a day" I knew - KNEW - that things never go that well in the studio. But, wow. We had so much bad luck today it was rediculous. From player error to software issues, at 4:30 this afternoon we still had nothing keepable. We HAD had a good drum take but somehow had it deleted, prompting my immediate "Uh, did you not save any of this?" question, and the following "Quick, save it!" mentality after every possible good take. So, after much frustration, we got drums down, two guitar tracks, and at the very end I put the icing on the cake by doing vocals in one take. But, after all the practicing I did this afternoon on scratch tracks, there really was no reason for me not to get it right the first time.
But, aside from the - what I must assume normal - trials of the first day of recording, we at least got something good and tangible out of it. Having a permanent drum set is amazingly helpful, and the system John has set up is great. Even the unmastered tracks by the end of the day sounded better than the original demo we tried a few months ago. My singing has much improved...I took some of Fluffy's advice and went back to practicing dry instead of with effects, and that made things so much more precise! So, at the end of the day, I still feel pretty good, and "I Can't" is soon to be an 'I can'. Ok, that was cheesy. Moving on.
Tomorrow's song is "Heh". Me and John are going to do drums on that (since we'll have the programming) and possibly vocals for it too, as well as some retouched vocals on "I Can't". Then Tuesday Jeff will lay down bass for "I Can't" and "Heh", and Derek will do guitar for "Heh". Finally, Wednesday will be dedicated to "Purgatory." If we're still feeling ambitious at that point, we're going to attempt our newest song, "Give Me Back My Drugs". So, that's the plan, and now you know.
Oh, and for what is becoming the almost daily "no shit" moment: for the past, oh, 4 months or so that I've known John we've been talking about family...he mentions his ex-wife and daughter, I talk about my extended family, blah blah, but today at lunch, the more he starts to talk about his ex-wife the more familiar it seems...mentioned her first name, all the places she had been moving to and from, and so on, and then finally makes mention that her family is from Roanoke. So I ask the blunt question of, "What's Heather's maiden name?" And he tells me. And after a short pause, I casually lay down the truth:
"Yeah, that's my cousin."
Yeah. Crazy.
Yes, yes it was.
Wow. When the guys casually said, "Oh, we can get all 4 songs done in a day" I knew - KNEW - that things never go that well in the studio. But, wow. We had so much bad luck today it was rediculous. From player error to software issues, at 4:30 this afternoon we still had nothing keepable. We HAD had a good drum take but somehow had it deleted, prompting my immediate "Uh, did you not save any of this?" question, and the following "Quick, save it!" mentality after every possible good take. So, after much frustration, we got drums down, two guitar tracks, and at the very end I put the icing on the cake by doing vocals in one take. But, after all the practicing I did this afternoon on scratch tracks, there really was no reason for me not to get it right the first time.
But, aside from the - what I must assume normal - trials of the first day of recording, we at least got something good and tangible out of it. Having a permanent drum set is amazingly helpful, and the system John has set up is great. Even the unmastered tracks by the end of the day sounded better than the original demo we tried a few months ago. My singing has much improved...I took some of Fluffy's advice and went back to practicing dry instead of with effects, and that made things so much more precise! So, at the end of the day, I still feel pretty good, and "I Can't" is soon to be an 'I can'. Ok, that was cheesy. Moving on.
Tomorrow's song is "Heh". Me and John are going to do drums on that (since we'll have the programming) and possibly vocals for it too, as well as some retouched vocals on "I Can't". Then Tuesday Jeff will lay down bass for "I Can't" and "Heh", and Derek will do guitar for "Heh". Finally, Wednesday will be dedicated to "Purgatory." If we're still feeling ambitious at that point, we're going to attempt our newest song, "Give Me Back My Drugs". So, that's the plan, and now you know.
Oh, and for what is becoming the almost daily "no shit" moment: for the past, oh, 4 months or so that I've known John we've been talking about family...he mentions his ex-wife and daughter, I talk about my extended family, blah blah, but today at lunch, the more he starts to talk about his ex-wife the more familiar it seems...mentioned her first name, all the places she had been moving to and from, and so on, and then finally makes mention that her family is from Roanoke. So I ask the blunt question of, "What's Heather's maiden name?" And he tells me. And after a short pause, I casually lay down the truth:
"Yeah, that's my cousin."
Yeah. Crazy.
| Song of the Day: Alienhead - "I Can't" www.alienheadmusic.com |
Saturday, August 13, 2005
No fucking way!
Remember how back at the hotel we went "all green" and everyone was going to get a bonus? Well, I quit, so I figured that was the end of that.
But what did I get in the mail today? 6 months later? My bonus check.
ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!
Remember how back at the hotel we went "all green" and everyone was going to get a bonus? Well, I quit, so I figured that was the end of that.
But what did I get in the mail today? 6 months later? My bonus check.
ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!
I love sleeping in. Got up finally about an hour ago, and things have been pretty good, lol! Found out that the place I have my indie band pins made have cut their prices, so that's awesome. I'm thinking about getting some new pins made with the new RAM logo, as well as doing a few designs for a few bands just for the hell of it.
Then my big brother called, yay! So that was nice to hear from him. He's doing really well...he told me some crazy stories about things that have been going on on his ship, lol, so it sounds like he's not bored either. :-)
Then, I just ate the best peach ever. Yay food!
So tonight I might be going over to see Dana and Laura once they get in. Can't stay out late though, since I need to be up by 9 or so tomorrow to get started on recording. So excited!
Then my big brother called, yay! So that was nice to hear from him. He's doing really well...he told me some crazy stories about things that have been going on on his ship, lol, so it sounds like he's not bored either. :-)
Then, I just ate the best peach ever. Yay food!
So tonight I might be going over to see Dana and Laura once they get in. Can't stay out late though, since I need to be up by 9 or so tomorrow to get started on recording. So excited!
| Song of the Day: Alienhead - "Give Me Back My Drugs" www.alienheadmusic.com |
Friday, August 12, 2005
*sighs harshly* Without mentioning names, I thought I'd throw this out there. In my message board perusals I constantly see people going out of their ways to post hateful things. More specifically, I see people who go through all the trouble to register for a board and post about how much they hate the band of said board. Now, I don't understand this. I have never registered for any site, message board, blog, etc. just to rant about how much I dislike it. I've never even bothered to post a negative response on a board I was already registered on, unless it was constructive criticism that was specifically asked for (say, a battle of the bands kind of thing). You know, if I see someone post about a band I don't like...well, I just don't read the post. I got better things to do...like find more music I do like.
So, I seriously want to know...what motivates people to be so vicious? Do they really hate someone or something so much that they have to speak about it every single damn time its mentioned? Is it secret jealousy? Is it a method of gaining popularity to jump on the bandwagon of self-righteous decisiveness?
I joined a new message board the other day and the amount of hate on there is unreal. The message board is for a member of one band who quit that band and started his own solo project. So the amount of "I hate you for leaving ____" is incredible. I just don't get it. It seems like supporting indie music for the sake of supporting indie music is a novel concept these days...why does success have to be competitive?
Anyways. I'd post more, but nothing has really happened lately. *shrugs*
So, I seriously want to know...what motivates people to be so vicious? Do they really hate someone or something so much that they have to speak about it every single damn time its mentioned? Is it secret jealousy? Is it a method of gaining popularity to jump on the bandwagon of self-righteous decisiveness?
I joined a new message board the other day and the amount of hate on there is unreal. The message board is for a member of one band who quit that band and started his own solo project. So the amount of "I hate you for leaving ____" is incredible. I just don't get it. It seems like supporting indie music for the sake of supporting indie music is a novel concept these days...why does success have to be competitive?
Anyways. I'd post more, but nothing has really happened lately. *shrugs*
| Song of the Day: Head - "A Cheap Name (clip) www.headtochrist.com |
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Work hasn't been too bad today. For the most part I've been clearing out our equipment from one building. Found some cool stuff, which is always fun to see, and some stuff specifically that I hope I can use this weekend.
So yes, this weekend. Me and the band are recording our demo on Sunday. So I've been scrounging around a bit while I work to see if I can find some equipment that might help us. On that note, here's what I have access to. If anyone has any experience or recommendations for what might work best, please reply. I've just been using a 58 in the past, but it hasn't come out too well; my voice is very bassy, so it would be cool to find something that will suit me better. Ok, here's what we got:
Audio-Technica ATM25 <-- this looks to me like it'd be best
Audio-Technica ATM63HE
MXL MXL990
I've also found some decent headphones around here (thanks anyways Jake!) and two pop gaurds. So I think I'm set, providing that B will let me borrow it all, lol. It just sucks because I think I've had a mild form of bronchitis since I got back from Canada (stupid planes with no air circulation) so my voice is still kinda nasely. Hopefully by Sunday that will be fixed, lol. I'm really excited that we're finally doing this. We're getting together early in the morning and doing breakfast, then are going to go until we're done I hope. The good thing is that we're doing this in our drummer's studio, so he has a permanent drum setup set for recording, so that will save us a lot of time I hope. The plan is to record a scratch track, then redo each line with that. So...hopefully...we can get all four songs recorded. Though, that will be kinda sad, because once that's done that'll be it for me. I am thinking that if the songs turn out well that I'll go ahead and pay to get the demo pressed so that we can give them away, sell them, whatever. Just getting 100 done isn't so bad.
EDIT: Also, for any of you that might be so inclined, Head is having an online Bible study tonight on IRC. I'm not sure if he's actually gonna be there or not, but it should be kinda cool in any case. It's at 7pm EDT. Channel #headtochrist on EFnet.
Also...Lance, what's up? :(
So yes, this weekend. Me and the band are recording our demo on Sunday. So I've been scrounging around a bit while I work to see if I can find some equipment that might help us. On that note, here's what I have access to. If anyone has any experience or recommendations for what might work best, please reply. I've just been using a 58 in the past, but it hasn't come out too well; my voice is very bassy, so it would be cool to find something that will suit me better. Ok, here's what we got:
Audio-Technica ATM25 <-- this looks to me like it'd be best
Audio-Technica ATM63HE
MXL MXL990
I've also found some decent headphones around here (thanks anyways Jake!) and two pop gaurds. So I think I'm set, providing that B will let me borrow it all, lol. It just sucks because I think I've had a mild form of bronchitis since I got back from Canada (stupid planes with no air circulation) so my voice is still kinda nasely. Hopefully by Sunday that will be fixed, lol. I'm really excited that we're finally doing this. We're getting together early in the morning and doing breakfast, then are going to go until we're done I hope. The good thing is that we're doing this in our drummer's studio, so he has a permanent drum setup set for recording, so that will save us a lot of time I hope. The plan is to record a scratch track, then redo each line with that. So...hopefully...we can get all four songs recorded. Though, that will be kinda sad, because once that's done that'll be it for me. I am thinking that if the songs turn out well that I'll go ahead and pay to get the demo pressed so that we can give them away, sell them, whatever. Just getting 100 done isn't so bad.
EDIT: Also, for any of you that might be so inclined, Head is having an online Bible study tonight on IRC. I'm not sure if he's actually gonna be there or not, but it should be kinda cool in any case. It's at 7pm EDT. Channel #headtochrist on EFnet.
Also...Lance, what's up? :(
| Song of the Day: Alienhead - "Purgatory" www.alienheadmusic.com |
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
I finally called over to the hotel today and talked to the new manager about coming back part time. He sounded pretty cool, so we're gonna get together next week and see if we can work something out.
I'd be depressed about losing most of my free time except for the fact that no one's really left here in town to hang out with. And I can drink by myself.
Work has been much of the same. Yesterday I distributed computer chairs to all of the new electronic classrooms as well as velcroed remotes to the podiums. Today I went back through and redid all the velcro because apparently it was wrong. *sigh* Is this what I went to college for? Oh, btw, thanks Corrie for the job ad. :-)
I guess it's good that I'm staying disgruntled here, so that I don't get too comfortable and decide not to go.
Oh. I went out and tried to find TBM's album yesterday when band practice was cancelled. I'd like to know what Metropolis considers distribution, because there sure as hell isn't a TBM cd in southwest Virginia, aside from the copies I already own. *sigh* It's PSP all over again. If I do turn RAM into a label, I better damn well find a distro deal that's worth having.
I'd be depressed about losing most of my free time except for the fact that no one's really left here in town to hang out with. And I can drink by myself.
Work has been much of the same. Yesterday I distributed computer chairs to all of the new electronic classrooms as well as velcroed remotes to the podiums. Today I went back through and redid all the velcro because apparently it was wrong. *sigh* Is this what I went to college for? Oh, btw, thanks Corrie for the job ad. :-)
I guess it's good that I'm staying disgruntled here, so that I don't get too comfortable and decide not to go.
Oh. I went out and tried to find TBM's album yesterday when band practice was cancelled. I'd like to know what Metropolis considers distribution, because there sure as hell isn't a TBM cd in southwest Virginia, aside from the copies I already own. *sigh* It's PSP all over again. If I do turn RAM into a label, I better damn well find a distro deal that's worth having.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Guess what? No freakin' cavities! Whooo! *dances*
So yeah, despite having to get up early, today's been pretty good. Work wasn't so bad, dentist went well, got my errands done...got home and my copy of The Birthday Massacre's "Blue" had come in...which reminds me, I need to go out to the store before band practice and get the American version of Violet, which was released on Metropolis today. Alllllriiiiight.
Oh, and I'm such a geek: www.SaveSeverusSnape.com (might not be up yet until the domain rolls over or whatever...yeah)
So yeah, despite having to get up early, today's been pretty good. Work wasn't so bad, dentist went well, got my errands done...got home and my copy of The Birthday Massacre's "Blue" had come in...which reminds me, I need to go out to the store before band practice and get the American version of Violet, which was released on Metropolis today. Alllllriiiiight.
Oh, and I'm such a geek: www.SaveSeverusSnape.com (might not be up yet until the domain rolls over or whatever...yeah)
Monday, August 08, 2005
And yet another frustrating day at work where I did so much, but accomplished so little. I mean, I know I should just shut up and take the good money and good hours, but it kills me to be doing a job that never makes a difference. Anyways. Pretty frustrating day all around. People around me are really starting to piss me off. Everyone makes assumptions, everyone's dragging a monkey around on their back, no one can be civilized anymore.
It also occured to me the other day that someone I care about very much has been out of touch for almost a month now. Glad to know I meant so much to him.
Gonna down a beer and watch tv and try to head to bed early tonight. I have to go to the dentist tomorrow so I have to work first shift. Bleh. Also, because I was smart like that, I ate some really hot food for dinner and burned all of the inside of my mouth. So, great...tender gums right in time for the dentist. *sigh* But at least tomorrow I have time to go run some errands afterwards I guess.
The only good thing that really happened today is that I got a loving email from my big brother. I miss Jeremiah so much. I need some cuddles.
"Somebody get me out of here, I'm tearing at myself
Nobody gives a damn about me, or anybody else."
- Garbage, "Medication"
It also occured to me the other day that someone I care about very much has been out of touch for almost a month now. Glad to know I meant so much to him.
Gonna down a beer and watch tv and try to head to bed early tonight. I have to go to the dentist tomorrow so I have to work first shift. Bleh. Also, because I was smart like that, I ate some really hot food for dinner and burned all of the inside of my mouth. So, great...tender gums right in time for the dentist. *sigh* But at least tomorrow I have time to go run some errands afterwards I guess.
The only good thing that really happened today is that I got a loving email from my big brother. I miss Jeremiah so much. I need some cuddles.
"Somebody get me out of here, I'm tearing at myself
Nobody gives a damn about me, or anybody else."
- Garbage, "Medication"
Sunday, August 07, 2005
I think the major downer about having a good vacation is that when you come back, it's a slap in the face how miserable you were before you left. God, this place sucks.
I've been thinking a lot more about my immediate future and the things I need to get done in the next few months. Getting nervous I guess. Going back to the convo I had with Rafe a few weeks ago, about relationships, stability, and careers...I think I've figured out that my biggest problem is that I want it all...lately I've been sacrificing my career for stability. Now I'll be sacrificing potential stability for my career. I guess the easy answer is that I should focus on my career first, and look for stability and a husband later. But dammit, I want it all, and I want it now! Lol. I think over the last few years I've gotten a lot more patient, but it still doesn't change the fact that I'm so unsatisfied now...and that I know simply moving isn't going to solve it right away.
I keep thinking that God's trying to tell me something big and I'm completely missing it.
Moving on. Had probably the wierdest question asked me at band practice tonight. I don't think I can even bring myself to repost it. Ok, so I have a band with a bunch of guys. You can guess the subject. Anyhow, all I can say is...damn, I love my guys, but can you really be that uneducated? You can IM me for details, it's a good story.
But today was good. I slept for 15 hours today. And then our cable is back. So I'm gonna drink a beer and watch Family Guy now.
I've been thinking a lot more about my immediate future and the things I need to get done in the next few months. Getting nervous I guess. Going back to the convo I had with Rafe a few weeks ago, about relationships, stability, and careers...I think I've figured out that my biggest problem is that I want it all...lately I've been sacrificing my career for stability. Now I'll be sacrificing potential stability for my career. I guess the easy answer is that I should focus on my career first, and look for stability and a husband later. But dammit, I want it all, and I want it now! Lol. I think over the last few years I've gotten a lot more patient, but it still doesn't change the fact that I'm so unsatisfied now...and that I know simply moving isn't going to solve it right away.
I keep thinking that God's trying to tell me something big and I'm completely missing it.
Moving on. Had probably the wierdest question asked me at band practice tonight. I don't think I can even bring myself to repost it. Ok, so I have a band with a bunch of guys. You can guess the subject. Anyhow, all I can say is...damn, I love my guys, but can you really be that uneducated? You can IM me for details, it's a good story.
But today was good. I slept for 15 hours today. And then our cable is back. So I'm gonna drink a beer and watch Family Guy now.
*sigh* So Lee's servers went down hardcore today...I guess with the storms and stuff, it just took everything out. A few hours later things were cool - mostly. Everything was restored except for the forum posts of the last week. So that kinda blows in itself...a lot had happened on Fluffy's board, so now I'll probably have to go back in and redo some of that, unless they can find some more recent backups. Always something eh? But in reality, I've been using his servers for almost a year and a half, and this is the first time they've gone down that I know of, so I'm not complaining.
But yeah, crazy weather. Servers going down, neighbor's house getting struck by lighting...and we haven't had cable for two days now. *sigh* Yay for good DVD's I guess. I've been getting my Alan Rickman fix all weekend.
I also did something today I hadn't done in a while. I worked on my coin collection. My mom had pulled hers out, so I figured I would to. It was pretty fun, but I need to do a lot to it to get it updated. Man, I wish I had time to just do all those things I want to do...update my portfolio, finish websites, record music, update my stamp and coin collections, rewire that chandelier in the basement, paint, swim...so many more other things. Just not enough time to do anything.
But today I have been indulging myself. I worked on some reviews for RAM for awhile (Heretics In The Lab, The Anix, Eye Butterfly, Project 12:01, In Winter...) but for the most part I kept working on my new deviantART profile. I've uploaded just about everything cool I've ever done. Then tonight I started playing around with some new things. Trying some digital art finally. I have to say...for no experience and just using the limitations of an older version of PSP, I did pretty damn good:
valdyr.deviantart.com
But yeah, crazy weather. Servers going down, neighbor's house getting struck by lighting...and we haven't had cable for two days now. *sigh* Yay for good DVD's I guess. I've been getting my Alan Rickman fix all weekend.
I also did something today I hadn't done in a while. I worked on my coin collection. My mom had pulled hers out, so I figured I would to. It was pretty fun, but I need to do a lot to it to get it updated. Man, I wish I had time to just do all those things I want to do...update my portfolio, finish websites, record music, update my stamp and coin collections, rewire that chandelier in the basement, paint, swim...so many more other things. Just not enough time to do anything.
But today I have been indulging myself. I worked on some reviews for RAM for awhile (Heretics In The Lab, The Anix, Eye Butterfly, Project 12:01, In Winter...) but for the most part I kept working on my new deviantART profile. I've uploaded just about everything cool I've ever done. Then tonight I started playing around with some new things. Trying some digital art finally. I have to say...for no experience and just using the limitations of an older version of PSP, I did pretty damn good:
valdyr.deviantart.com
Saturday, August 06, 2005
So wow, the night got interesting. We were having a little thunderstorm here when I saw an amazingly bright flash of lighting and immediate piercing thunder, loud enough to make the deck outside creak. So I looked outside, to see if I saw anything bad, but nothing caught my eye, so I headed back to the comp. About 20 minutes later I hear a rumble coming up the hill, and sure enough, I see the flashing lights...once I made it to the window I saw several fire trucks and a few police cars and ambulances come flying up the road.
So I run outside and smell the smoke. Sure enough, lightning hit our neighbors four houses up the road from us.
Good news is the house wasn't actually on fire, we were just smelling the smoldering bricks. But yeah, from what we could see, the lighting blew off a good portion of the chimney, and blew a hole in the roof. The power was off too, so who knows how much more damage was done inside. They finally taped off the entire lot a little while ago, and we could see people picking up debris in a 100 yard radius around the house. I guess lightning makes things explode hardcore like that. Creepy.
The thing that gets me is that we all live in rather tall houses on the side of a mountain. And none of us have lightning rods. So...I'm thinking...damn, I live in the attic. Uh, Mom, can we put lightning rods on our house, please?
So I run outside and smell the smoke. Sure enough, lightning hit our neighbors four houses up the road from us.
Good news is the house wasn't actually on fire, we were just smelling the smoldering bricks. But yeah, from what we could see, the lighting blew off a good portion of the chimney, and blew a hole in the roof. The power was off too, so who knows how much more damage was done inside. They finally taped off the entire lot a little while ago, and we could see people picking up debris in a 100 yard radius around the house. I guess lightning makes things explode hardcore like that. Creepy.
The thing that gets me is that we all live in rather tall houses on the side of a mountain. And none of us have lightning rods. So...I'm thinking...damn, I live in the attic. Uh, Mom, can we put lightning rods on our house, please?
Friday, August 05, 2005
Oh. My. God. I just went downstairs to the fridge, and there sits a new 12 pack of Yuengling. Yep, that's right. I got my parents drinking good beer. Score! No more Michelobe Ultra here.
Also have had a wierd thing happen in the last few days. I got a message from a dude on thefacebook...with the same last name as me. Now, those of you who know me know I have a wierd last name. This dude is a few years younger than me, and lives in Tennessee. He even kinda looks familiar. So I don't know if he's extended family or what. I mean, yeah, I guess so, right? Very wierd, but kinda cool too.
Spent most of the day today working on creating a few new things. I have a new myspace profile going up for my design work, as well as a deviant art account now. I need more money, right? Lol.
Tomorrow I think I'll write some new reviews for RAM since I'm behind on that. Then tomorrow night me and Derek will probably go out. So, should be a good and relaxing weekend.
Also have had a wierd thing happen in the last few days. I got a message from a dude on thefacebook...with the same last name as me. Now, those of you who know me know I have a wierd last name. This dude is a few years younger than me, and lives in Tennessee. He even kinda looks familiar. So I don't know if he's extended family or what. I mean, yeah, I guess so, right? Very wierd, but kinda cool too.
Spent most of the day today working on creating a few new things. I have a new myspace profile going up for my design work, as well as a deviant art account now. I need more money, right? Lol.
Tomorrow I think I'll write some new reviews for RAM since I'm behind on that. Then tomorrow night me and Derek will probably go out. So, should be a good and relaxing weekend.
Thursday, August 04, 2005
The day actually improved, which was good. I had to do some demolition today, but I spent most of my time just updating inventory with the equipment we were moving, so that's good. Hopefully tomorrow will be pretty chill too. Also found out that - surprise! - one of my coworkers can work mornings next semester after all, so I'm staying on 2nd shift after all. To quote Peter Griffin, "that's freakin' sweet!"
Got started on some much needed maintainence and updates today. Been working on making one of my bands' forums a bit more "friendly" since we've had a jackass loser on there trying to stir up stupid shit. Nothing big, but it let us figure out a better way to manage things before more stuff happens as it gets more active there.
Also updated the RAM myspace profile to have new bands, new music, and updated links on it. While I was feeling all myspace-spiffy, I reskinned Electricult's profile too. I figure the more I get my name out there, the more likely I'll get more work. So check it out and tell me what you think: http://www.myspace.com/ecult
I got a bunch of stickers in the mail today from Eye Butterfly and Terror Couple. So that was cool. I like free merch to give out! Now that my extravagant spending is behind me, I was trying to think of some more good promo I can work on. I think I might pick back up on a project I thought about awhile ago, about doing indie pins for several bands just for the hell of it. I'm also thinking about some new stickers. So, we'll see!
Been talking to Eric from TBMChicago / LC today, and he's been showing me some of the stuff he's been working on for his new site, AwesomeStart.com. The idea behind this is that he's making a zillion skins for bands, tv shows, etc., that users can use as their google start/home pages. So, say, if you like NIN, you can have this customized NIN'd google search page that also includes all the main NIN links. So I've been talking to him about some ideas and themes, and he's even started working on one I asked for specificially - I hope that one gets finished tonight or tomorrow, lol! ;-)
Got started on some much needed maintainence and updates today. Been working on making one of my bands' forums a bit more "friendly" since we've had a jackass loser on there trying to stir up stupid shit. Nothing big, but it let us figure out a better way to manage things before more stuff happens as it gets more active there.
Also updated the RAM myspace profile to have new bands, new music, and updated links on it. While I was feeling all myspace-spiffy, I reskinned Electricult's profile too. I figure the more I get my name out there, the more likely I'll get more work. So check it out and tell me what you think: http://www.myspace.com/ecult
I got a bunch of stickers in the mail today from Eye Butterfly and Terror Couple. So that was cool. I like free merch to give out! Now that my extravagant spending is behind me, I was trying to think of some more good promo I can work on. I think I might pick back up on a project I thought about awhile ago, about doing indie pins for several bands just for the hell of it. I'm also thinking about some new stickers. So, we'll see!
Been talking to Eric from TBMChicago / LC today, and he's been showing me some of the stuff he's been working on for his new site, AwesomeStart.com. The idea behind this is that he's making a zillion skins for bands, tv shows, etc., that users can use as their google start/home pages. So, say, if you like NIN, you can have this customized NIN'd google search page that also includes all the main NIN links. So I've been talking to him about some ideas and themes, and he's even started working on one I asked for specificially - I hope that one gets finished tonight or tomorrow, lol! ;-)
I've only been awake for half an hour, and I can already tell it's going to be one of those days.
On a good note, a lot of my pictures are up on Interrogation's site now.
I do not want to go to work, because I know what I have to do already. Demolition sucks.
On a good note, a lot of my pictures are up on Interrogation's site now.
I do not want to go to work, because I know what I have to do already. Demolition sucks.
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Ahhh...ok. This is more like it! Now I have a plate full of food and some time, I can really blog!
For an update of events, by the time I tried to go to work today my battery had died again. *pouts* So Dana came by to save the day and got me jumped so I could go down and get a new battery. So fifty bucks later, and a scary moment of having to figure out how to reprogram my stereo system, I was on my way to work. But still, thanks to Mike and Jacob for giving it a shot last night...it would have been better to keep the battery if it had held, so I'm glad I know for sure my battery is a dud! It was also good to see Jacob again for the first time in a few months, even if it was under such crazy circumstances. To be completely open, I was kinda scared of having to see him again, because I was afraid of him being really changed and closed to me. It would have been sad to have the good memories of him shattered, right? But I'm glad to say that was not the case at all...as I was freaking out in my state of jetlag, he grabbed me and held me close, and that was wonderfully calming and what I needed. I'm glad me and him are friends again. So thank you, Jacob, for being kind. :-)
So yeah, it was totally neat to see how Fluffy lives. I got to live vicariously through her for a few days and do things that I'd never done on my own. And I think she had fun meeting me and seeing how I do some things, too. And we had great conversations. We might be totally different people, but we still have a lot in common, starting with our ambition to do what makes us happy. Damn straight.
So yeah! That's the update! Things should be pretty calm from now on...gonna crack down on myself and start really working towards my move to L.A. But it'll totally be worth it.
"I know what I want; I know what I don't want...so what do you have to say about it?"
For an update of events, by the time I tried to go to work today my battery had died again. *pouts* So Dana came by to save the day and got me jumped so I could go down and get a new battery. So fifty bucks later, and a scary moment of having to figure out how to reprogram my stereo system, I was on my way to work. But still, thanks to Mike and Jacob for giving it a shot last night...it would have been better to keep the battery if it had held, so I'm glad I know for sure my battery is a dud! It was also good to see Jacob again for the first time in a few months, even if it was under such crazy circumstances. To be completely open, I was kinda scared of having to see him again, because I was afraid of him being really changed and closed to me. It would have been sad to have the good memories of him shattered, right? But I'm glad to say that was not the case at all...as I was freaking out in my state of jetlag, he grabbed me and held me close, and that was wonderfully calming and what I needed. I'm glad me and him are friends again. So thank you, Jacob, for being kind. :-)
So yeah, it was totally neat to see how Fluffy lives. I got to live vicariously through her for a few days and do things that I'd never done on my own. And I think she had fun meeting me and seeing how I do some things, too. And we had great conversations. We might be totally different people, but we still have a lot in common, starting with our ambition to do what makes us happy. Damn straight.
So yeah! That's the update! Things should be pretty calm from now on...gonna crack down on myself and start really working towards my move to L.A. But it'll totally be worth it.
"I know what I want; I know what I don't want...so what do you have to say about it?"
| Song of the Day: Fluffy Starr - "Diffikult Grrl" www.fluffystarr.com |
So Mike and Jacob (and Hunley too, lol) are officially my heros of the week. Jacob made the calls, got the cables, and he and Mike valiantly drove up here and jumped my poor baby car. After a few minutes of mountain driving, my car restarted with no problem. So all should be well for tomorrow. And if not, Dana has graciously offered to rejump my car tomorrow morning before work, so I feel safe and sound now.
I have awesome friends. Thank you to everyone, even the friends that gave the sympathetic ear tonight but were out of town, lol. (Joe)
Now, I after a long day of saying goodbyes, hangovers, no a/c, bumpy plane rides, lost luggage, and dead car batteries, I'm going to go upstairs and attempt to sleep, and hope I don't trip on the way up or poke out my eye when I take my contacts out.
Drama. No longer my major, but always my life.
I have awesome friends. Thank you to everyone, even the friends that gave the sympathetic ear tonight but were out of town, lol. (Joe)
Now, I after a long day of saying goodbyes, hangovers, no a/c, bumpy plane rides, lost luggage, and dead car batteries, I'm going to go upstairs and attempt to sleep, and hope I don't trip on the way up or poke out my eye when I take my contacts out.
Drama. No longer my major, but always my life.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
GAH! My freakin' car battery died while I was gone. How many more things can piss me off today?
At least I got my luggage back, but tomorrow is just gonna suck. Looks like I'm gonna miss out on work after all.
So, to anyone in the Salem/Roanoke/Blacksburg area, please come and jump my car tonight or tomorrow morning. Please?
At least I got my luggage back, but tomorrow is just gonna suck. Looks like I'm gonna miss out on work after all.
So, to anyone in the Salem/Roanoke/Blacksburg area, please come and jump my car tonight or tomorrow morning. Please?
Oi. I'm now playing the "where's my luggage?" game. For some reason the last leg of my flight home got cancelled twice...so I got on the third Delta plane that left at the exact same time as the first two had been planned, just with a different flight number.
But my luggage was checked with the first number, so no one really knows where it ended up. Gah. I hope they find it. I didn't have anything too valuable in it, but a lot of my clothes are irreplacable. Band t-shirts and stuff. Meh.
Had another no A/C flight today too. What the fuck is up with that?
*sigh* So kinda stressful, but I'm still glad I went, lol. Fluffy posted on her blog earlier this evening too. We had a great time, but we are sooooo different, lol! It was great to see her, and see their "rock star" lifestyle, but that is not something I could do! I like my baggy tomboy pants, and rolling out of bed and ignoring the make-up sometimes! But yes, she's a total sweety in person of course, and Jim was damn cool too. We talked about soooo much...it was really great. She is like a big sis to me!
So, gonna try to call the airline in a few to see if my bag came in on the last Delta flight. If not...then I guess I'll be going to the store to get some contact solution for the night...
...and on that note, I just saw online that it's here, yay! Off I go!
But my luggage was checked with the first number, so no one really knows where it ended up. Gah. I hope they find it. I didn't have anything too valuable in it, but a lot of my clothes are irreplacable. Band t-shirts and stuff. Meh.
Had another no A/C flight today too. What the fuck is up with that?
*sigh* So kinda stressful, but I'm still glad I went, lol. Fluffy posted on her blog earlier this evening too. We had a great time, but we are sooooo different, lol! It was great to see her, and see their "rock star" lifestyle, but that is not something I could do! I like my baggy tomboy pants, and rolling out of bed and ignoring the make-up sometimes! But yes, she's a total sweety in person of course, and Jim was damn cool too. We talked about soooo much...it was really great. She is like a big sis to me!
So, gonna try to call the airline in a few to see if my bag came in on the last Delta flight. If not...then I guess I'll be going to the store to get some contact solution for the night...
...and on that note, I just saw online that it's here, yay! Off I go!
More good times. Yesterday was pretty chill...we were all a tad hungover and pretty tired, so I ended up going to a local hotel so that we all could get some sleep and some personal time in. Though we are all used to tight living spaces, it was definately good for us all to get a night alone I think, lol!
So today we were all much refreshed, and I went shopping with Fluffy and her friend Fefe. It was a lot of fun, even though I didn't find anything. I dunno, maybe I'm too jaded from thrift store shopping, but I didn't really see anything that both screamed my name and was cheap enough. It's mostly about the experience, right? I did have the best drink ever, though. Starbucks has a new Green Tea Frap. Best non-alchie drink, for sure.
So tonight we just chilled out a bit more, drank some more, and talked and listened to music. This trip has really been great. It was so cool to hear the new stuff and see the up-and-coming rock star lifestyle. It was also cool to meet Jim and get to know him. I talk to Fluffy all the time but never to the guys. I wish I could have met Paule and Dayvid too, but such is life, eh?
I look back so far at all the places I've been lately and the people I've met and feel pretty damn lucky. Even now I feel so far ahead and can brag about more than most people ever could say. This is why I do what I do. Having a good time really is what makes it to me. It's so worth it.
So tomorrow I fly home, and this'll be the last real bit of fun I have until I move. Gotta get straight and bring home the money these next few months. I'm also not really looking forward to some of the things I need to deal with now or the conversations that I've been putting off, but those are at hand now.
Everyday I feel like a get a bit older, but in the good way.
So today we were all much refreshed, and I went shopping with Fluffy and her friend Fefe. It was a lot of fun, even though I didn't find anything. I dunno, maybe I'm too jaded from thrift store shopping, but I didn't really see anything that both screamed my name and was cheap enough. It's mostly about the experience, right? I did have the best drink ever, though. Starbucks has a new Green Tea Frap. Best non-alchie drink, for sure.
So tonight we just chilled out a bit more, drank some more, and talked and listened to music. This trip has really been great. It was so cool to hear the new stuff and see the up-and-coming rock star lifestyle. It was also cool to meet Jim and get to know him. I talk to Fluffy all the time but never to the guys. I wish I could have met Paule and Dayvid too, but such is life, eh?
I look back so far at all the places I've been lately and the people I've met and feel pretty damn lucky. Even now I feel so far ahead and can brag about more than most people ever could say. This is why I do what I do. Having a good time really is what makes it to me. It's so worth it.
So tomorrow I fly home, and this'll be the last real bit of fun I have until I move. Gotta get straight and bring home the money these next few months. I'm also not really looking forward to some of the things I need to deal with now or the conversations that I've been putting off, but those are at hand now.
Everyday I feel like a get a bit older, but in the good way.
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