Saturday, October 2, 2010
Stream of conciousness for 30 minutes
I sit in this recliner, laptop beneath my wrist. I listening to the Beatles with the LSU/Tenessee faintly in the background. I Want You is playing right now. Definitely a song that describes my feelings right now. The house has been suffocatingly boring today. Mom's back was far too much in pain to help at the car show, or at least that's what she tells me. I worry about her sometimes. This year especially, she's lost her will to do...anything. She's always putting off the pressing things, and just wants to sit around the house and play Farmville or whatever she's doing these days. But not right now seeing as the laptop is currently in my possession. As of right now she is reading and lit up another cigerrate only 20 seconds ago. Terrible habit, I must say. I still remember the day that I cried, because of it. She promised she'd quit. I was 11 then, I'm 17 now, she's still smoking. Her and my dad both are. Oh, music change. Here comes the Sun. One of my absolute favorite of Beatles songs. My mom actually played this for me today. She had the strangest urge to play Beatles Rockband and I allowed her. She asked me if I wanted to hear any particular song before she cut it off and I began playing it on my ukulele. It was a little sad that I couldn't play along on that track though, my ukulele was terribly out of tune. I think I even messed her up. I've found the ukulele to be a very fun sociable instrument. At school, it gearners plenty of praise, and I've made people dance because of it, which is always amusing. Another song change, Because. I remember last year Taylor, Blake, and I were going to do this for spring concert, but it never worked out. And now my neck beard itches, I was going to get it shaved off this morning, but since we didn't go to the car show, I couldn't find the need. My dad talks in the background to my mom. I attempt to listen to them through my music, but I do not care enough to. Something about a hog, but whatever. I hear the roar of the crowd from the TV while the Beatles medley plays quietly. I turn the volume up slightly to get better effect. But back on the ukulele. I learned a new song on it today that I think Avery will enjoy. The Girl is mine. Wasn't very difficult at all after I took it down a whole step. I wonder what was up with Avery last night. I hate when he gets in these moods. He's just gets so...I don't even know how to describe it. I have to admire how he's always transporting me to places though, mainly McDonalds. I hate how he always tends to make fun of me in the afternoons though. I don't think he realizes that it hurts me. It's not like someone tore my heart out, but it's the kind that pulls at the strings, and makes me think, "Would I trust this person with my life?" Eh, he's been trust worthy. And he happily assisted me through all my love sickness trials. I wish it weren't all for not though. My lord if I could just have her in my arms right now. But I shouldn't fight with the past. I do love her, but I think it's hopeless. She loves other people now, and I'm not even on the radar, that's fine, as long as she's happy. The music on this Beatles medley is finally begininng to pick up. Mean Mr. Mustard, quite an odd song, made during thier period in India. They did a lot of odd things over that way. Polythene Pam is playing now. There's quite a few oddly named songs in this medley. I know my mom is always tickled at the one named, "She Came in through the bathroom Window." Heh, it's actually playing right now. The songs in this medley go by fast. At least it passes the time. I wonder how long I've been typing now. I must be nearing about 20 minutes. I wonder if anything has happened on Facebook in this time. Not like it's be important anyway. I feel a slight scratchyness of my throat. I'd really like to have something to drink right now. I wonder how far down my battery on this laptop has gone down. The battery in this laptop is really bad, even on power saver. It could be down to 50% already. Ah well, gotta keep type type typing. Once there was a way to get back homeward once there was a way to get back home sleep pretty darling do not cry and I will sing a lullabye. What a beautiful song that one is. Ugh, my jaws locking up again. I wonder why it does this. Of all things inhibiting me from being a great vocalist, this is the biggest. I really have to see someone about it whenever I beging driving. It's rather absurd. My mother is to afraid of dentist to take me. Shows where her priorities. I realize that as I've typed all of this I've shown quite a bit of spite toward my mother. Perhaps it's just her heavy refusal to go to the car show. I hope that's all it is. Stream of conciousness writing is harder than I realized. Just typing away. Never take a break. And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make. Another beautiful tunes. I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel now. One more tune, and I'll be finished. There's silen wait, there it is. Her Majesy. That quirky song. I love it. And that's the end!
Monday, September 6, 2010
All we are saying...
A little while ago a friend and I were talking about the concept of world peace. We could never agree on it and dropped the subject rather quickly. Today, I'd like to take some time to fully express how I feel on the subject.
Ah world peace, a figment of the imagination of many of the 60's, or was it? Peace, love, and understanding isn't that all we ask for? Imagine that perfect world. Everyone is happy, there are no fights, no prejudice, nothing. But that's just it; there's nothing. The concept of world peace works much like that of infinity. We can only begin to fathom that which has no beginning and no end. In relation, everlasting peace would be a constant state of love and happiness to all of the world. In this life unfortunately, we are set in a constant rebound. You can't be happy without being sad sometimes, you can't feel good without knowing what it's like to feel bad; you'd just be neutral your entire life. I can see world peace lasting for one, maybe two generations, but that's only because they knew what it was like to live in a less happy time. Eventually some, if not many people, are going to want the rebound again. As much of a hippie as I am, I understand how this cycle has to go. Maybe in another life we'll know and understand how eternal peace can feel, but for now let the wheels keep on turning.
Ah world peace, a figment of the imagination of many of the 60's, or was it? Peace, love, and understanding isn't that all we ask for? Imagine that perfect world. Everyone is happy, there are no fights, no prejudice, nothing. But that's just it; there's nothing. The concept of world peace works much like that of infinity. We can only begin to fathom that which has no beginning and no end. In relation, everlasting peace would be a constant state of love and happiness to all of the world. In this life unfortunately, we are set in a constant rebound. You can't be happy without being sad sometimes, you can't feel good without knowing what it's like to feel bad; you'd just be neutral your entire life. I can see world peace lasting for one, maybe two generations, but that's only because they knew what it was like to live in a less happy time. Eventually some, if not many people, are going to want the rebound again. As much of a hippie as I am, I understand how this cycle has to go. Maybe in another life we'll know and understand how eternal peace can feel, but for now let the wheels keep on turning.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Ohai blog
Ah, so much to express.
First, my dad was just talking to me about the future, he seems a little too concerned. He thinks I have no goals for my future, but that's simply untrue. What's my goal right now? To be a great musician. No, it isn't specific, but why should I try and limit myself. I want to know how to play every instrument, I want to be able to write coherent music, I want to be a great performer, I want to be able to make others happy with the beauty of music. I may not ever be to where I can do all of this, but I can try! If he thinks I don't have a goal, he'd better keep thinking.
Another issue he has with me is that I don't want to be the best. I don't that's true, but he shouldn't be taking my statement at face value. Look at those who are the "best" in our world today. There are very few good people at the top, a lot of them just got there by money or chance. I don't want to put efforts into being the best if sleaziness and money are the only way to get there. I can be playing solo in a coffee house every Friday night making $200 a show, but if I have more of a passion and knowledge for music than the "best" do, wouldn't that make me better than the best. On this side of music, the only way I feel I could be the best in my and my father's eye's is to somehow gain more popularity and musical appreciation than Paul McCartney, and I don't see that happening.
On the flip side of life right now, I'd like to discuss human nature. What have we all become lately. Everywhere I turn these days it seems that the dark side of nature is overtaking. Selfishness, ignorance, insecurity, and even elitism. I always knew it was looming, but it never felt like it hit so close to home. We all have to realize that our problems are often our own creation and that we're the only one that can change it. If there's someone you care passionately for, let them know how deep your love is. If your feeling boxed in, it's not them, it's you. Remember to be kind to those that care about you. If someone really cares about you as a friend, don't just overlook them. Let them know you care too. Be willing to accept some outside assistance every now and then. As dreadful as the thought of anyone ever helping you ever is, you obviously can't handle this all on your own. If your feeling insecure remember the you that think, no, knows you're special. Remember, there's always someone that loves you. Don't look at infatuation as an issue. Remember that she's just another girl, there's no reason to be so afraid. Remember not to stroke your ego so often. There's a reason why people won't listen to you.
And finally you, yes you typing this right now. You're not always right. You want to help your friends so dearly, but it never works because you expect them to take the exact course of action you suggest every time. Maybe you're right, you've definitely succeeded in find a path to happiness, but in the end your friends are going to have to find their own path. Just because things don't turn out the way you want doesn't mean you don't help.
First, my dad was just talking to me about the future, he seems a little too concerned. He thinks I have no goals for my future, but that's simply untrue. What's my goal right now? To be a great musician. No, it isn't specific, but why should I try and limit myself. I want to know how to play every instrument, I want to be able to write coherent music, I want to be a great performer, I want to be able to make others happy with the beauty of music. I may not ever be to where I can do all of this, but I can try! If he thinks I don't have a goal, he'd better keep thinking.
Another issue he has with me is that I don't want to be the best. I don't that's true, but he shouldn't be taking my statement at face value. Look at those who are the "best" in our world today. There are very few good people at the top, a lot of them just got there by money or chance. I don't want to put efforts into being the best if sleaziness and money are the only way to get there. I can be playing solo in a coffee house every Friday night making $200 a show, but if I have more of a passion and knowledge for music than the "best" do, wouldn't that make me better than the best. On this side of music, the only way I feel I could be the best in my and my father's eye's is to somehow gain more popularity and musical appreciation than Paul McCartney, and I don't see that happening.
On the flip side of life right now, I'd like to discuss human nature. What have we all become lately. Everywhere I turn these days it seems that the dark side of nature is overtaking. Selfishness, ignorance, insecurity, and even elitism. I always knew it was looming, but it never felt like it hit so close to home. We all have to realize that our problems are often our own creation and that we're the only one that can change it. If there's someone you care passionately for, let them know how deep your love is. If your feeling boxed in, it's not them, it's you. Remember to be kind to those that care about you. If someone really cares about you as a friend, don't just overlook them. Let them know you care too. Be willing to accept some outside assistance every now and then. As dreadful as the thought of anyone ever helping you ever is, you obviously can't handle this all on your own. If your feeling insecure remember the you that think, no, knows you're special. Remember, there's always someone that loves you. Don't look at infatuation as an issue. Remember that she's just another girl, there's no reason to be so afraid. Remember not to stroke your ego so often. There's a reason why people won't listen to you.
And finally you, yes you typing this right now. You're not always right. You want to help your friends so dearly, but it never works because you expect them to take the exact course of action you suggest every time. Maybe you're right, you've definitely succeeded in find a path to happiness, but in the end your friends are going to have to find their own path. Just because things don't turn out the way you want doesn't mean you don't help.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
"Don't call it a comeback!"
As per the request of two of my friends, I'm going to attempt to update this blog a little more regularly. I seriously doubt my life is going to be interesting enough to have something to post about every day, but perhaps weekly will work. Anyway, on to the content!
Major events as of late: If I Fell cover in the works, arrangements for yell band, Hey Jude cover in the works, going to Rachel's house last Tuesday, first day of driver's ed., acquisition of Kingdom Hearts stuff, and a fantastic Friday.
If I Fell:
This is a song that has been close to me recently. As result, I've taken sometime to learn this song. I should have it recorded fairly soon; my only difficulty is that I take a different stylistic approach at the opening of the song. With my previous cover, I listened to the song as I sang and played. That doesn't look possible this time. My tempo has ended up being sporadic on the opening as result. I just have to get my hand to move next time I record. I have no way to easily add it to this post, but you can ask Rachel for a second opinion, since she has heard it as well.
Yell band:
I have three songs I have planned to have arranged by the end of summer. My first project was actually a collaboration with Chase. Our trombones managed found a piece entitled "Snake Pit" a few months before school let out. Unfortunately, it was made only for a brass quartet. I thought it would be an excellent piece for marching season this year, so Chase and I got to work. I shared a more manageable chord structure with Chase, as well as a rough demo I made, which you can listen to here,
He adjusted the rhythm to be more true to the original, and added an extra verse to the melody that I had forgotten. My ultimate contributions were a change of key signature and chord structure, a more even spread of all parts, and the drum break as well as the ending. I'm hoping the drum break will sound much better when we're using actual drums instead of these weak midi reproductions.
Push it
Trombones (as always) made played a rough version of this last year by ear. It caught on pretty well, but was never used in games or even pep rallies. It's time for that to change this year. The composition should be short, 30 seconds would be pushing it (no pun intended), but it should be effective. Instrument will be easy, percussion on the other hand. >_< She Loves You Do I even need to post this one? Eh, I will anyway,
Now then, our school is having a Beatles themed show this year, so I thought it would only be fitting to have something Beatles related in the stands. What better than the song everyone knows? Bass part is going to be a challenge, but it's going to be great if I can pull it all together. I believe I can.
Hey Jude:
One day on Skype, Chase, somewhat offhandedly, said he, Hanna, and I should make a harmonized cover of Hey Jude. Whether this works out or not, I'm attempting to learn the harmonized part. If I can at least do it, then I could make an a capella version on my own. We'll have to see where this one goes.
Rachel's:
Felt like I should mention this venture. Starting as a simple suggestion that we should do recordings together, I ended up being invited to come over to her house (perhaps I invited myself; I'm not too sure on that xD). It ended up that I would have at most an hour and a half, so I felt that we needed to get to work pronto. That idea didn't turn out too well. My mom and her brother were both crowded in her room like they were waiting for a show. I had to be stalling on the recording for almost an hour; I had hopes that they would leave. I finally attempted to do my cover of Somebody, and failed spectacularly on the fifth note. I concluded that I could just record my part at home if we were going to do it separately. Unfortunately, my whole reason for coming over had almost been obliterated at this point. Rachel decided she would do her part with the vocals and I left her room at that point. Unlike Gabe and my mom, I realize how important privacy is to a musician. Gabe followed me, and Rachel didn't have any trouble getting my mom to leave. She finally had it as we should have an hour earlier. She managed to get, in my opinion, a really good recording of her singing Somebody. She says she's not satisfied with it, but I've been able to build my guitar part around it rather nicely.
Driver's ed.
This is what caused my visit to Rachel's to be cut so short. It was my first time driving in months, and I have to say it wasn't too bad. Narrow roads, rain, afternoon traffic, I braved all of it for the first time and he only grabbed the wheel once. xD
Kingdom Hearts:
Thanks to a little...ok, a lot of influence from Rachel, I decided I'd take a look into the series by watching cutscenes from the first game. Everything about it just seemed to sync with me so well. It was a bit unfortunate though. I have no PS2, and it looked like the best I was going to be able to do was play it for a little while when I went over to Rachel's again. I expressed my concerns on facebook, and an old friend, Justin, contacted me a few moments later. He offered to let me borrow his PS2, controller, memory stick, Kh1, Re: CoM, 2, and 358/2 Day, as well as both walkthroughs he had. It was like a blessing! So I went by yesterday and picked it all up. It was just one of the many things that helped me to have a...
Fantastic Friday:
Avery contacted my mom earlier that morning asking if I was going to be busy, but I had already made plans to go over to Rachel's. When we got to town, she texted me saying she wasn't feeling well. I started feeling a bit sad knowing that this was just going to be another typical day. Hanging on to hope though, I texted Avery seeing if he wanted me to come hang out. Turns out he actually wanted to go to Tuscaloosa. It was a wonderful. From old ladies asking us where children's belt buckles were, to yelling Samuel Jackson quotes in Burger King, to listening to the apocalypse in Academy. It was grand. If I hadn't been typing this blog so long I'd get more in to details, but I think you can trust me when I say we had a good time.
Oh, and 1 more thing I'd like to mention, Crimson Camp! Now, the whole thing was a "you had to be there" event, but I can share a little of our shenanigans with you, http://www.justin.tv/sonicwiifan/b/265692184
I suppose this ends my impossibly huge blog post. Until next time~
Major events as of late: If I Fell cover in the works, arrangements for yell band, Hey Jude cover in the works, going to Rachel's house last Tuesday, first day of driver's ed., acquisition of Kingdom Hearts stuff, and a fantastic Friday.
If I Fell:
This is a song that has been close to me recently. As result, I've taken sometime to learn this song. I should have it recorded fairly soon; my only difficulty is that I take a different stylistic approach at the opening of the song. With my previous cover, I listened to the song as I sang and played. That doesn't look possible this time. My tempo has ended up being sporadic on the opening as result. I just have to get my hand to move next time I record. I have no way to easily add it to this post, but you can ask Rachel for a second opinion, since she has heard it as well.
Yell band:
I have three songs I have planned to have arranged by the end of summer. My first project was actually a collaboration with Chase. Our trombones managed found a piece entitled "Snake Pit" a few months before school let out. Unfortunately, it was made only for a brass quartet. I thought it would be an excellent piece for marching season this year, so Chase and I got to work. I shared a more manageable chord structure with Chase, as well as a rough demo I made, which you can listen to here,
He adjusted the rhythm to be more true to the original, and added an extra verse to the melody that I had forgotten. My ultimate contributions were a change of key signature and chord structure, a more even spread of all parts, and the drum break as well as the ending. I'm hoping the drum break will sound much better when we're using actual drums instead of these weak midi reproductions.
Push it
Trombones (as always) made played a rough version of this last year by ear. It caught on pretty well, but was never used in games or even pep rallies. It's time for that to change this year. The composition should be short, 30 seconds would be pushing it (no pun intended), but it should be effective. Instrument will be easy, percussion on the other hand. >_< She Loves You Do I even need to post this one? Eh, I will anyway,
Now then, our school is having a Beatles themed show this year, so I thought it would only be fitting to have something Beatles related in the stands. What better than the song everyone knows? Bass part is going to be a challenge, but it's going to be great if I can pull it all together. I believe I can.
Hey Jude:
One day on Skype, Chase, somewhat offhandedly, said he, Hanna, and I should make a harmonized cover of Hey Jude. Whether this works out or not, I'm attempting to learn the harmonized part. If I can at least do it, then I could make an a capella version on my own. We'll have to see where this one goes.
Rachel's:
Felt like I should mention this venture. Starting as a simple suggestion that we should do recordings together, I ended up being invited to come over to her house (perhaps I invited myself; I'm not too sure on that xD). It ended up that I would have at most an hour and a half, so I felt that we needed to get to work pronto. That idea didn't turn out too well. My mom and her brother were both crowded in her room like they were waiting for a show. I had to be stalling on the recording for almost an hour; I had hopes that they would leave. I finally attempted to do my cover of Somebody, and failed spectacularly on the fifth note. I concluded that I could just record my part at home if we were going to do it separately. Unfortunately, my whole reason for coming over had almost been obliterated at this point. Rachel decided she would do her part with the vocals and I left her room at that point. Unlike Gabe and my mom, I realize how important privacy is to a musician. Gabe followed me, and Rachel didn't have any trouble getting my mom to leave. She finally had it as we should have an hour earlier. She managed to get, in my opinion, a really good recording of her singing Somebody. She says she's not satisfied with it, but I've been able to build my guitar part around it rather nicely.
Driver's ed.
This is what caused my visit to Rachel's to be cut so short. It was my first time driving in months, and I have to say it wasn't too bad. Narrow roads, rain, afternoon traffic, I braved all of it for the first time and he only grabbed the wheel once. xD
Kingdom Hearts:
Thanks to a little...ok, a lot of influence from Rachel, I decided I'd take a look into the series by watching cutscenes from the first game. Everything about it just seemed to sync with me so well. It was a bit unfortunate though. I have no PS2, and it looked like the best I was going to be able to do was play it for a little while when I went over to Rachel's again. I expressed my concerns on facebook, and an old friend, Justin, contacted me a few moments later. He offered to let me borrow his PS2, controller, memory stick, Kh1, Re: CoM, 2, and 358/2 Day, as well as both walkthroughs he had. It was like a blessing! So I went by yesterday and picked it all up. It was just one of the many things that helped me to have a...
Fantastic Friday:
Avery contacted my mom earlier that morning asking if I was going to be busy, but I had already made plans to go over to Rachel's. When we got to town, she texted me saying she wasn't feeling well. I started feeling a bit sad knowing that this was just going to be another typical day. Hanging on to hope though, I texted Avery seeing if he wanted me to come hang out. Turns out he actually wanted to go to Tuscaloosa. It was a wonderful. From old ladies asking us where children's belt buckles were, to yelling Samuel Jackson quotes in Burger King, to listening to the apocalypse in Academy. It was grand. If I hadn't been typing this blog so long I'd get more in to details, but I think you can trust me when I say we had a good time.
Oh, and 1 more thing I'd like to mention, Crimson Camp! Now, the whole thing was a "you had to be there" event, but I can share a little of our shenanigans with you, http://www.justin.tv/sonicwiifan/b/265692184
I suppose this ends my impossibly huge blog post. Until next time~
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Gotta show my blog a little love
It's been far too long since I've posted on this thing. This blog got me through some tough times and allowed me to just let it all out. I've become far more content than I was those months ago, so I don't really need it too much anymore. Don't think of this post as a comeback, but I'll be sure to update you guys every now and then.
It would be impossible for me to cover everything that's happened in the past two months, but I can cover some major points.
First of all, I covered my first song
This is one of the major things I had planned to do over the summer; making covers of various songs. I started to take a liking to this song on my birthday, and this is what came of it later that night. The opening was a tad weak for my liking, but it came together quite nicely. I'm still impressed at how I got the guitar in just 1 take. Rachel and I are planning on doing something similar quite soon, so look forward to it. ;)
I also have got my second ever world record in a Mario game,
Though, as awesome as this video is, it also proves that I need some new recording equipment. *sadfaec*
Oh, and I have a formspring now which you can find here, http://www.formspring.me/sonicwiifan
I have Crimson Camp next Sunday, and drivers ed the following week, so it feels as if my summer is already halfway done. XD
I believe this is all for now, so see you next time.~
It would be impossible for me to cover everything that's happened in the past two months, but I can cover some major points.
First of all, I covered my first song
This is one of the major things I had planned to do over the summer; making covers of various songs. I started to take a liking to this song on my birthday, and this is what came of it later that night. The opening was a tad weak for my liking, but it came together quite nicely. I'm still impressed at how I got the guitar in just 1 take. Rachel and I are planning on doing something similar quite soon, so look forward to it. ;)
I also have got my second ever world record in a Mario game,
Though, as awesome as this video is, it also proves that I need some new recording equipment. *sadfaec*
Oh, and I have a formspring now which you can find here, http://www.formspring.me/sonicwiifan
I have Crimson Camp next Sunday, and drivers ed the following week, so it feels as if my summer is already halfway done. XD
I believe this is all for now, so see you next time.~
Saturday, April 3, 2010
The low end of the wavelength
Haven't updated this thing in ages, so I though I might attempt to tell you about the things going on in my life now. The low end of the wavelength, yep that seems to be where I'm at now unfortunately, but that means only good things ahead, right? Let's hope so! Just going to skip video games for now. Nothing too important to mention at the moment.
Music: Biggest news I suppose would be that I've learned my first full song on guitar yesterday. Drops of Jupiter,
This song was quite popular back when I was younger, and it speaks to me so well today. "Baby did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there?" Yep... ;_;. Anyway, in other music related news, Taylor, Nolan, and I have been planning something special for the spring concert. We may be singing Because,
Taylor nails the high harmony every time, I've almost perfected the low harmony, we just have to hope Nolan will put enough focus on it to get the main harmony. I can see musical opportunities opening before me, and I'm loving it.
Personal Life:
It may just be my hormones for today, but it feels like I've hit a low point. I've almost halted my chasing of love, but in return, it seems I've lost my ambition as well. I've also been dwelling on my own mentalities as well. Am I really in tune enough to understand the wavelengths that run throughout our lives, my life even? Or do I simply construe false underlying conditions to better fit my mood. Seeing as I'm a mere mortal whose last name isn't Watley, I'm starting to feel like the later might be true. Bah, I'm thinking too much again. >_< If only she'd love me, everything could be rectified.....No, I don't need to go down that road again.
So, share some thoughts with me. Motivate me. Give me something people. D:
Music: Biggest news I suppose would be that I've learned my first full song on guitar yesterday. Drops of Jupiter,
This song was quite popular back when I was younger, and it speaks to me so well today. "Baby did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there?" Yep... ;_;. Anyway, in other music related news, Taylor, Nolan, and I have been planning something special for the spring concert. We may be singing Because,
Taylor nails the high harmony every time, I've almost perfected the low harmony, we just have to hope Nolan will put enough focus on it to get the main harmony. I can see musical opportunities opening before me, and I'm loving it.
Personal Life:
It may just be my hormones for today, but it feels like I've hit a low point. I've almost halted my chasing of love, but in return, it seems I've lost my ambition as well. I've also been dwelling on my own mentalities as well. Am I really in tune enough to understand the wavelengths that run throughout our lives, my life even? Or do I simply construe false underlying conditions to better fit my mood. Seeing as I'm a mere mortal whose last name isn't Watley, I'm starting to feel like the later might be true. Bah, I'm thinking too much again. >_< If only she'd love me, everything could be rectified.....No, I don't need to go down that road again.
So, share some thoughts with me. Motivate me. Give me something people. D:
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Spring Break
What I expected to be a very boring week has turned out fantastic so far. I have quite a few things to cover, so be prepared for a long read.
Video Games:
POKEMON HEART GOLD GET! Let me go over my background with this game before I swamp you with too many details. Over 10 years ago, the things I wanted most on my Christmas list were a Gameboy Color and Pokemon Gold and Silver. That's exactly what I got. By the time I was through with them, I had about 230 hours logged on Gold and about 180 on Silver. I had a lot of fun experiences with these games. Skip ahead 10 years. Gamefreak decided to remake these marvelous games and it was, of course, a first day buy for me. It does not disappoint. So much nostalgia~ In other game news: our Movie Gallery is going out of business soon, so we stopped by for their going out of business sale. I picked up Elebits and Samba de Amigo for only $20; 1/5 of their normal price! I've still yet to play them though, so I'll have to get back to you on that.
Music:
Spring break started with a musical disappointment unfortunately. I was looking to see if I could find a good deal on a mono Beatles box set when I came across an article talking about counterfeits. I started to get that sinking feeling. I looked it up, and sure enough, my stereo box set. I should've guess since it was only $80. When I first got the box set, I knew something was up. I had suspicions that it was fake, but I thought I was crazy, and it was only an early European copy that I recieved. I went to file a complaint at ebay, but I was 1 day too late. I had been living a lie for 46 days...oh well, 46 days of unknowing bliss is better than a lifetime of falsehood. It's not even the degraded sound quality that irks me, I barely noticed that until now, it's the fact that this wasn't a true Beatles effort. Some guy in China just ripped all the tracks on to a new CD and scanned pictures of the booklets and such to make a quick buck. I want to hear what George Martin, Ringo, Paul, and the music editors poured their souls into for almost 4 years. I want something that I can feel proud to show my kids one day. I need something authentic. I'm going to start saving up so I can get the real thing, I just wish I had some way to make money...Anyway, more Beatles news. We went to Barnes and Nobels a couple of days ago, and I found quite a few things that surprised me. First was the three disc "Dylan" box set sitting right at the entrance. This box set was the one I originally planned on getting, and still might. Right across from it was The Beatles Capitol Records remasters volume one and two. It was a special sight to see, but since I already had most of the tracks, I wasn't too struck by it. Since I knew the store had potential for Beatles, I had to look through the CD. I expected to see the same old things I already "kinda" had, but found more, much more. First thing I noticed was that yellow box with "Love" wrote across it jutting out above the rest of the CDs. I did your general guy fanboy reaction thing (Avery was there, he could probably describe my reaction better). It was the DVD-audio and CD version of the Love album, something I never expected to see in a store. Upon further inspection, I found they had the Let It Be...Naked album, something that was also not in the box set. Just above was the Blue album released almost 20 years ago, something I also would've never expected to see in store. I almost convinced my mom to buy them for me, but we had already made a big purchase for me that day, so she couldn't. We will be going there again tomorrow, so maybe I can convince her to at least buy me the Love album. Now, that big purchase we made a couple of days ago, it was a guitar. An acoustic electric just like I wanted too! We didn't plan to buy it that day, but we found it for just $170, and mom said she wanted to get it before it was gone. The seller even threw in a $70 case and rounded the price off to $200. I was a bit hesitant to make such a big purchase, but I'm glad we did now. I've already learned quite a few songs.
Personal Life:
Avery came over two days ago, and we had a fantastic time. We did the usual when it comes to video games and recording and what not, but something special happened this time. Avery had taken a liking to exploring the woods behind his house and he wanted to see mine. My dad and many who live close by like to hunt, so we had plenty of trails to explore. Here's a map showing two of the major places we ended up at.
The blue dot is close to my house, where we began. The yellow dots are two major places we ended up. I knew most of the trail until we started heading south, that's when it really got interesting. The yellow dot on the bottom is a farm. I told him if we kept going, that it would probably lead to a road soon, but he was too afraid that the donkey would charge us, so we turned back. The yellow dot on the right is near the power lines. I was desperate and adventurous enough to want to follow it so we wouldn't have to walk all the way back, but Avery said that he didn't want to risk it. It's probably best that we did head back. I never knew about this segment of power lines, and I assumed that we had somehow reached the ones about half a mile north of my house. Taking the northern path would've taken us out to the lakes, and I would have lost my placement. If we went south, we would be walking a very long time before we got to the road. We engraved our name into the dirt below the power lines. And made the long walk back. I took a pedometer with me, and it said we took about 15000 steps, and my dad told me that we walked at least 3 or 4 miles there and back. Oh, I almost forgot to mention, the clover fields. As you can kind of see in this picture, we came across a clover field right before we got to the power lines. It even had some buttercups growing near the end of it. It was beautiful, and made the entire hike worth the effort. I hope Avery comes back soon. I wouldn't like being out there by myself, but when I have someone out there with some hiking experience, it's wonderful. I really hope I can share the experience with someone else if I ever go hiking that far again.
Ah, so much to talk about, but not enough time. So tell me, has your spring break been anywhere near as great as mine has been?
Video Games:
POKEMON HEART GOLD GET! Let me go over my background with this game before I swamp you with too many details. Over 10 years ago, the things I wanted most on my Christmas list were a Gameboy Color and Pokemon Gold and Silver. That's exactly what I got. By the time I was through with them, I had about 230 hours logged on Gold and about 180 on Silver. I had a lot of fun experiences with these games. Skip ahead 10 years. Gamefreak decided to remake these marvelous games and it was, of course, a first day buy for me. It does not disappoint. So much nostalgia~ In other game news: our Movie Gallery is going out of business soon, so we stopped by for their going out of business sale. I picked up Elebits and Samba de Amigo for only $20; 1/5 of their normal price! I've still yet to play them though, so I'll have to get back to you on that.
Music:
Spring break started with a musical disappointment unfortunately. I was looking to see if I could find a good deal on a mono Beatles box set when I came across an article talking about counterfeits. I started to get that sinking feeling. I looked it up, and sure enough, my stereo box set. I should've guess since it was only $80. When I first got the box set, I knew something was up. I had suspicions that it was fake, but I thought I was crazy, and it was only an early European copy that I recieved. I went to file a complaint at ebay, but I was 1 day too late. I had been living a lie for 46 days...oh well, 46 days of unknowing bliss is better than a lifetime of falsehood. It's not even the degraded sound quality that irks me, I barely noticed that until now, it's the fact that this wasn't a true Beatles effort. Some guy in China just ripped all the tracks on to a new CD and scanned pictures of the booklets and such to make a quick buck. I want to hear what George Martin, Ringo, Paul, and the music editors poured their souls into for almost 4 years. I want something that I can feel proud to show my kids one day. I need something authentic. I'm going to start saving up so I can get the real thing, I just wish I had some way to make money...Anyway, more Beatles news. We went to Barnes and Nobels a couple of days ago, and I found quite a few things that surprised me. First was the three disc "Dylan" box set sitting right at the entrance. This box set was the one I originally planned on getting, and still might. Right across from it was The Beatles Capitol Records remasters volume one and two. It was a special sight to see, but since I already had most of the tracks, I wasn't too struck by it. Since I knew the store had potential for Beatles, I had to look through the CD. I expected to see the same old things I already "kinda" had, but found more, much more. First thing I noticed was that yellow box with "Love" wrote across it jutting out above the rest of the CDs. I did your general guy fanboy reaction thing (Avery was there, he could probably describe my reaction better). It was the DVD-audio and CD version of the Love album, something I never expected to see in a store. Upon further inspection, I found they had the Let It Be...Naked album, something that was also not in the box set. Just above was the Blue album released almost 20 years ago, something I also would've never expected to see in store. I almost convinced my mom to buy them for me, but we had already made a big purchase for me that day, so she couldn't. We will be going there again tomorrow, so maybe I can convince her to at least buy me the Love album. Now, that big purchase we made a couple of days ago, it was a guitar. An acoustic electric just like I wanted too! We didn't plan to buy it that day, but we found it for just $170, and mom said she wanted to get it before it was gone. The seller even threw in a $70 case and rounded the price off to $200. I was a bit hesitant to make such a big purchase, but I'm glad we did now. I've already learned quite a few songs.
Personal Life:
Avery came over two days ago, and we had a fantastic time. We did the usual when it comes to video games and recording and what not, but something special happened this time. Avery had taken a liking to exploring the woods behind his house and he wanted to see mine. My dad and many who live close by like to hunt, so we had plenty of trails to explore. Here's a map showing two of the major places we ended up at.
The blue dot is close to my house, where we began. The yellow dots are two major places we ended up. I knew most of the trail until we started heading south, that's when it really got interesting. The yellow dot on the bottom is a farm. I told him if we kept going, that it would probably lead to a road soon, but he was too afraid that the donkey would charge us, so we turned back. The yellow dot on the right is near the power lines. I was desperate and adventurous enough to want to follow it so we wouldn't have to walk all the way back, but Avery said that he didn't want to risk it. It's probably best that we did head back. I never knew about this segment of power lines, and I assumed that we had somehow reached the ones about half a mile north of my house. Taking the northern path would've taken us out to the lakes, and I would have lost my placement. If we went south, we would be walking a very long time before we got to the road. We engraved our name into the dirt below the power lines. And made the long walk back. I took a pedometer with me, and it said we took about 15000 steps, and my dad told me that we walked at least 3 or 4 miles there and back. Oh, I almost forgot to mention, the clover fields. As you can kind of see in this picture, we came across a clover field right before we got to the power lines. It even had some buttercups growing near the end of it. It was beautiful, and made the entire hike worth the effort. I hope Avery comes back soon. I wouldn't like being out there by myself, but when I have someone out there with some hiking experience, it's wonderful. I really hope I can share the experience with someone else if I ever go hiking that far again.
Ah, so much to talk about, but not enough time. So tell me, has your spring break been anywhere near as great as mine has been?
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