I have not done this in forever, so please, let me explain. At the end of the month, I will be creating a "mixtape" of the songs that I have been listening to during said month. I will be more than willing to send you any songs that you may seem to be interested in and I may even burn copies of it! Welp, it's the end of June, so here is the June mixtape:
1) M83 - Kim and Jessie
2) As Tall As Lions - I'm Kicking Myself
3) Fall Out Boy - Headfirst Slide Into Cooperstown on a Bad Bet
4) New Found Glory - 47
5) Sigur Ros - Saeglopur
6) Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana
7) Coldplay - Viva La Vida
8) Kings of Leon - 17
9) Mos Def - Supermagic
10) Third Eye Blind - Don't Believe a Word
11) Incubus - Warning
12) The Killers - Shadowplay
13) UB40 - Can't Help Falling In Love With You
14) The Starting Line - Are You Alone?
15) Vampire Weekend - I Stand Corrected
Saturday, June 27, 2009
My Favorite News Article Of 2006
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/10508795/detail.html?subid=22100406&qs=1;bp=t
Judge Dismisses Meowing Charges Against 14-Year-Old
POSTED: 11:37 am EST December 11, 2006
UPDATED: 3:21 pm EST December 11, 2006
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The Thin Line...
When did the thin line between right and wrong become shorter than that of the line at a homeless shelter? Are we as a community, a society, a nation, are we supposed to just sit back and let our freedoms and our futures be taken away from us? Hundreds are dying, thousands are jobless, millions are struggling...and what can we do? What are we supposed to do? Many go out every waking day to gain employment only to be told that due to the economy, they do not have the funds available to take on new workers. They do not even have the funds to keep the workers they currently do have. The thousands of jobless turn to millions, the millions struggling turn to billions.
Weeks ago, results came back from "stess tests" in regards to the financial woes of the banking world. Obviously, the banks need more money. The "X billion dollars" they have already received was not quite enough. Do you know who they should do a stress test on? The middle/working class. Do you know what rate has gone up almost as much as the unemployment rate? The suicide rate. Husbands and wives are killing themselves along with their children. They feel as though dying is a release from this Hell of poverty on Earth. And honestly, are there times where you can blame them?
The economy is so bad, prices are being lowered on everything. Gasoline, food, clothing. Do you know who this helps? The rich. The middle/working class societies did not have the money to help save the economy when it started crashing. The lowering of prices goes hand-in-hand with the lowering of hours at their jobs. When are they....when are we going to get bailed out? Is the government going to keep bailing out banks who are irresponsible with their money and car makers that make terrible products? What about the woman with four children that got laid off from her job? What about the college student that cannot get a loan to finish up their degree? If nobody is hiring for jobs, why even get a degree?
At some point, there will be a revolution. The line between right and wrong will become so thin, people will start doing whatever is neccessary to survive. If the government is not going to help us, then maybe we just have to start helping ourselves. Be it right, or be it wrong.
Weeks ago, results came back from "stess tests" in regards to the financial woes of the banking world. Obviously, the banks need more money. The "X billion dollars" they have already received was not quite enough. Do you know who they should do a stress test on? The middle/working class. Do you know what rate has gone up almost as much as the unemployment rate? The suicide rate. Husbands and wives are killing themselves along with their children. They feel as though dying is a release from this Hell of poverty on Earth. And honestly, are there times where you can blame them?
The economy is so bad, prices are being lowered on everything. Gasoline, food, clothing. Do you know who this helps? The rich. The middle/working class societies did not have the money to help save the economy when it started crashing. The lowering of prices goes hand-in-hand with the lowering of hours at their jobs. When are they....when are we going to get bailed out? Is the government going to keep bailing out banks who are irresponsible with their money and car makers that make terrible products? What about the woman with four children that got laid off from her job? What about the college student that cannot get a loan to finish up their degree? If nobody is hiring for jobs, why even get a degree?
At some point, there will be a revolution. The line between right and wrong will become so thin, people will start doing whatever is neccessary to survive. If the government is not going to help us, then maybe we just have to start helping ourselves. Be it right, or be it wrong.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
"Persephone" by Third Eye Blind
She's barely moving now
Warming in the sun, Warming in the sun
I left her colder now
Than almost anyone
Warming in the sun, Warming in the sun
And the light she finds is golden
And I can't take my eyes away
But I'm no longer welcome
And this is
Not my place to stay
Cigarettes fill my lungs
One by one by one
And I wish spring would come
Warming in the sun
And I play these songs without you
In an empty space
With the guitar that you brought me
I pull from a velvet case
Persephone, Persephone
Can you help me?
Can you help me? Yeah
Persephone
Can you stop the moment bleeding?
Persephone
Can you?
Did I hear you scream
Well I was singing in a dream
Naked by your side
The one place I never lied
And all that I can give you
Is an open door
And it all it swings to lightly
I won't be through there anymore
Persephone, Persephone
Can you help me?
Can you help me? Yeah
Did you pass this way
Maybe not today
Persephone
Can you help me?
I pushed away your summer greed
I want the promise of a real spring
Being born again
Help me
All emotion's coming back to me
All emotion's coming back to me
All emotion's coming back to me
All emotion's coming back to me
All emotion's coming back to me
All emotion's coming back to me
I sit by myself
And memories all are one
In the last light of the sun
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Maybe Life ISN'T Supposed To Go As Planned (4:30 AM ramblings)
As my title states, maybe life truly is not supposed to go the way it was planned. It's strange to think about where I was five/ten years ago, where I wanted to be now, and where I actually am and where I am actually going.
Sometimes you spend an insane amount of time just cruising through Facebook and Myspace profiles of people that you know/knew. It really is an eye-opening experience. You get the chance to see people from high school you graduated with, friends from sports teams you played on when you were young, parents of friends and so much more. I have to think about the people I no longer am in direct contact with. What if I was? If I had not lost contact with so many people from my high school, would I still have been in New Jersey? When I graduated from high school, I never had any intentions to ever leave my home state. My friends changed; I changed; everything just seemed to change. Not all of it was the "things changed for the better kind" either. I've lost friends due to misunderstandings, stubborness, rumors and I'm sure other things. I never planned any of it, but like I said before, if everything went perfectly, where would I be today?
As many of you know, I became very complacent living in New Jersey. I had a degree in journalism, but I was working at Staples. I did not question my existence as a business machines specialist. I did not question that I was 23 and still living with my parents. I did not even question my own existence. Moving to the state of Washington was the best and worst thing that has ever happened to me. It was a change that I needed, but once I had arrived here, more change occurred.
Time changes people, and that is what happened. I moved out here with my girlfriend at the time. Our move out here just turned us into two entirely different people. There just seemed to be added pressure on the both of us, probably more so on her due to financial situations on my part. Also we both knew that she would eventually be moving up to Spokane and I'd be stuck in Pullman. The changes, in addition to the pressures of living alone for the first time and everything else, ultimately cause the end of the relationship (even though events surrounding the conclusion may make it SEEM like there were outside factors, they played no part in what occurred). Even though we knew that from the start, the breakup was another thing that was obviously never planned.
So there I was in a state I never planned to live in no longer with the person I planned to be living with. It may not sound like a big deal, but understand, it was someone I was with for a good amount of time and I was more than 3,000 miles from home. Over the coming months, I did find solace in someone. Her existence in my life was something that was never planned. But there she was, and eventually, there WE were.
In regards to school, she got in on her first application for the teaching program at the Washington State University - Pullman campus. I was supposed to get in on my first try as well, except events that were out of my control (mostly) affected my grades. This cause me to NOT get into the program. Obviously, this is something that I never planned. I thought I only had two years left of school, but alas, I was wrong. I told myself that I have to buckle down the next semester so then I can get into the teaching program. Unfortunately, I buckled down a little too late. I went through the first month as if I were on a cloud. I missed a lot of easy assignments and attendence that cost me a letter grade or two. I screwed myself. Once again, my application to the program was denied.
Here I am today, a few weeks after reading my letter of denial. I feel like a better person because of it. I have no excuses as to why I just tried to float on by last semester. It was 100% my fault and nobody elses. I grew up that day.
The thing that is ironic is that my failure to get into the teaching program TWICE is actually ending up to be a good thing. When you're in the program, you need to student teach for a semester. For some strange and stupid reason, they won't allow my girlfriend to do that in Pullman, even though this is our home. So, she would be forced to move away for a year and student teach in the Seattle area. We thought we had no other options until our best friends Chris and Jessica came over a few nights ago. They are moving back to their home in Olympia (I'll get more to them in a second). The idea (somehow) came up about moving to the west side. I wasn't listening too closely to this because Chris and I were declaring our love for Street Fighter IV. Eventually, it turned into the idea of moving to Vancouver, WA to finish up our college tenure. This actually made perfect sense: Ashlee and I could transfer to that area where I could BEGIN the program and she can FINISH it. As much as we wish the town of Pullman wasn't kicking us out, we have no choice but to leave. It's a good thing though because Vancouver actually has things to do and is fifteen minutes from Portland, OR. So as if this blog posting, Ashlee and I are probably four months away from moving to Vancouver, WA.
I hope this story can show you how even though life may not go as planned, it can still work out for the better. I never planned to not make the program, or not have the relationship work with the person I moved here with, or move to Washington in general (it really was a semi-whim). Almost everything I DID plan went to shit (sort of). It's just important to not let life knock you down for too long where you can't get yourself back up. Whatever life gives you, find a way to do something positive with it. I hope that makes sense.
My future plans (I know, I've made that word seem scary) are my move to Vancouver, WA where I will get into the teaching program for the beginning of the Summer semester. I also plan to start writing my book. I started writing one about five years ago, but unfortunately the twenty pages I had written for it were deleted off of my computer back in New Jersey. I might as well put my degree to good use. I plan on keeping the basis the same: a semi-biographical piece of fiction. So stay tuned to see how all of these plans DON'T go this way!
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Now just a quick note to two of my best friends: Chris and Jessica
I love the both of you and I am glad things worked out the way they have for you. As much as certain situations may suck in regards to nursing programs, don't we all believe that THAT actually worked out for the best too in many ways? As much as it pains me to know that by the time Jessica reads this (because she's a blog subscriber! Get on it, Chris!) you will probably be setting up shop back home in Olympia, it is a great feeling knowing that the baby girl will be born with the immediate families present. I know you never planned it the way your life is occurring right now, but maybe it was actually meant to be that way. We can have our plans, but if God has a plan for us, I believe he has the power to overrule us.
In closing, I do want to thank the both of you for everything in the short time that we were together for. I appreciate the fact that you guys never treated me any differently after the breakup and that you two are both mature enough to remain neutral to the both of us. I appreciate the fact that you welcomed Ashlee into your hearts as if she an extension of me. I appreciate all of the food and the electric wok that was given to us yesterday. I have so many fond memories with both of you that I would never trade for anything. I would list them all, but I am pretty sure it would explode due to it's length (that's what she said). As I told you both before, you truly made Washington feel like home to me. I left everything behind in New Jersey and you guys both turned into a happy constant in my life. I am excited for the next chapter in your lives almost as much as I am excited for my next chapter. And you know what gets me super-excited? The fact that within a few months, we will actually live relatively close to one another. I am sure Ashlee would love to babysit! But to end this, I just want to wish you both the best of luck with everything and that you will be missed greatly on this side of the state. Thank God for Xbox Live! Jessica, Chris, I love you both and soon we will all be together again.
Sometimes you spend an insane amount of time just cruising through Facebook and Myspace profiles of people that you know/knew. It really is an eye-opening experience. You get the chance to see people from high school you graduated with, friends from sports teams you played on when you were young, parents of friends and so much more. I have to think about the people I no longer am in direct contact with. What if I was? If I had not lost contact with so many people from my high school, would I still have been in New Jersey? When I graduated from high school, I never had any intentions to ever leave my home state. My friends changed; I changed; everything just seemed to change. Not all of it was the "things changed for the better kind" either. I've lost friends due to misunderstandings, stubborness, rumors and I'm sure other things. I never planned any of it, but like I said before, if everything went perfectly, where would I be today?
As many of you know, I became very complacent living in New Jersey. I had a degree in journalism, but I was working at Staples. I did not question my existence as a business machines specialist. I did not question that I was 23 and still living with my parents. I did not even question my own existence. Moving to the state of Washington was the best and worst thing that has ever happened to me. It was a change that I needed, but once I had arrived here, more change occurred.
Time changes people, and that is what happened. I moved out here with my girlfriend at the time. Our move out here just turned us into two entirely different people. There just seemed to be added pressure on the both of us, probably more so on her due to financial situations on my part. Also we both knew that she would eventually be moving up to Spokane and I'd be stuck in Pullman. The changes, in addition to the pressures of living alone for the first time and everything else, ultimately cause the end of the relationship (even though events surrounding the conclusion may make it SEEM like there were outside factors, they played no part in what occurred). Even though we knew that from the start, the breakup was another thing that was obviously never planned.
So there I was in a state I never planned to live in no longer with the person I planned to be living with. It may not sound like a big deal, but understand, it was someone I was with for a good amount of time and I was more than 3,000 miles from home. Over the coming months, I did find solace in someone. Her existence in my life was something that was never planned. But there she was, and eventually, there WE were.
In regards to school, she got in on her first application for the teaching program at the Washington State University - Pullman campus. I was supposed to get in on my first try as well, except events that were out of my control (mostly) affected my grades. This cause me to NOT get into the program. Obviously, this is something that I never planned. I thought I only had two years left of school, but alas, I was wrong. I told myself that I have to buckle down the next semester so then I can get into the teaching program. Unfortunately, I buckled down a little too late. I went through the first month as if I were on a cloud. I missed a lot of easy assignments and attendence that cost me a letter grade or two. I screwed myself. Once again, my application to the program was denied.
Here I am today, a few weeks after reading my letter of denial. I feel like a better person because of it. I have no excuses as to why I just tried to float on by last semester. It was 100% my fault and nobody elses. I grew up that day.
The thing that is ironic is that my failure to get into the teaching program TWICE is actually ending up to be a good thing. When you're in the program, you need to student teach for a semester. For some strange and stupid reason, they won't allow my girlfriend to do that in Pullman, even though this is our home. So, she would be forced to move away for a year and student teach in the Seattle area. We thought we had no other options until our best friends Chris and Jessica came over a few nights ago. They are moving back to their home in Olympia (I'll get more to them in a second). The idea (somehow) came up about moving to the west side. I wasn't listening too closely to this because Chris and I were declaring our love for Street Fighter IV. Eventually, it turned into the idea of moving to Vancouver, WA to finish up our college tenure. This actually made perfect sense: Ashlee and I could transfer to that area where I could BEGIN the program and she can FINISH it. As much as we wish the town of Pullman wasn't kicking us out, we have no choice but to leave. It's a good thing though because Vancouver actually has things to do and is fifteen minutes from Portland, OR. So as if this blog posting, Ashlee and I are probably four months away from moving to Vancouver, WA.
I hope this story can show you how even though life may not go as planned, it can still work out for the better. I never planned to not make the program, or not have the relationship work with the person I moved here with, or move to Washington in general (it really was a semi-whim). Almost everything I DID plan went to shit (sort of). It's just important to not let life knock you down for too long where you can't get yourself back up. Whatever life gives you, find a way to do something positive with it. I hope that makes sense.
My future plans (I know, I've made that word seem scary) are my move to Vancouver, WA where I will get into the teaching program for the beginning of the Summer semester. I also plan to start writing my book. I started writing one about five years ago, but unfortunately the twenty pages I had written for it were deleted off of my computer back in New Jersey. I might as well put my degree to good use. I plan on keeping the basis the same: a semi-biographical piece of fiction. So stay tuned to see how all of these plans DON'T go this way!
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Now just a quick note to two of my best friends: Chris and Jessica
I love the both of you and I am glad things worked out the way they have for you. As much as certain situations may suck in regards to nursing programs, don't we all believe that THAT actually worked out for the best too in many ways? As much as it pains me to know that by the time Jessica reads this (because she's a blog subscriber! Get on it, Chris!) you will probably be setting up shop back home in Olympia, it is a great feeling knowing that the baby girl will be born with the immediate families present. I know you never planned it the way your life is occurring right now, but maybe it was actually meant to be that way. We can have our plans, but if God has a plan for us, I believe he has the power to overrule us.
In closing, I do want to thank the both of you for everything in the short time that we were together for. I appreciate the fact that you guys never treated me any differently after the breakup and that you two are both mature enough to remain neutral to the both of us. I appreciate the fact that you welcomed Ashlee into your hearts as if she an extension of me. I appreciate all of the food and the electric wok that was given to us yesterday. I have so many fond memories with both of you that I would never trade for anything. I would list them all, but I am pretty sure it would explode due to it's length (that's what she said). As I told you both before, you truly made Washington feel like home to me. I left everything behind in New Jersey and you guys both turned into a happy constant in my life. I am excited for the next chapter in your lives almost as much as I am excited for my next chapter. And you know what gets me super-excited? The fact that within a few months, we will actually live relatively close to one another. I am sure Ashlee would love to babysit! But to end this, I just want to wish you both the best of luck with everything and that you will be missed greatly on this side of the state. Thank God for Xbox Live! Jessica, Chris, I love you both and soon we will all be together again.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Jonny <3's LPs
Woooo! What an exciting day! Finally, after years upon years of wanting one, I purchased a record player. I love it so far, but I only have three LPs (Alkaline Trio, As Tall As Lions and Tom Gabel). What is really cool is that, at least so far, each of the LPs that I purchased actually came with the CD too! Hooray for record players!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Walk On By, She's a Red Star - A Song Lyrics Blog Posting
Honestly, do I need a true reason to post why I feel the need to post there lyrics? Third Eye Blind is back and this is their first new song in what feels like forever. It is absolutely amazing and I suggest people give them a listen again...even if they never listened to them back in the late 90s and early 00s.
Third Eye Blind - Red Star
The police high beam froze her perfect face
In white glow for a while
The politic bureau's on high alert
And her name showed up on file
There's trouble with their war effort
And she's been speaking out
Checkpoint Charlie's radioing in
She's compromised in doubt
There's trouble with their war effort and she's crossed the party line
You were so pretty in the days you spoke your mind
You were so pretty oh
And you were so pretty oh oh
Hiding out
The files have been filled
The regime won't be undermined
You were so pretty in the days you spoke your mind
Quiet now don't make a sound
The system shut us down now we find each other in the underground
She had the voice once of the people now
She's timid as a mouse
I would kiss you on the mouth in a safe house
Because you were so pretty, oh, hiding out, hiding out
You were so pretty oh hiding out, hiding out
walk on by, we're hiding out, hiding out
Walk on by, she's a red star, she's a red star
Tell me how did you let them in
We were silent secret agents
But the resistance is wearing thin
Dissent is now illegal
She must pay the consequence
In this thriller mystery baby
You are my suspense
Because you were so pretty yeah, hiding out, hiding out
You were so pretty oh hiding out, hiding out
Walk on by, hiding out, hiding out
Walk on by she's a red star
She's a red star
You've gone so far (she's a red star) don't back down now
You've gone (red star) so far don't back down now
You've gone so far, don't back down now
You've gone so far, don't back down now
Third Eye Blind - Red Star
The police high beam froze her perfect face
In white glow for a while
The politic bureau's on high alert
And her name showed up on file
There's trouble with their war effort
And she's been speaking out
Checkpoint Charlie's radioing in
She's compromised in doubt
There's trouble with their war effort and she's crossed the party line
You were so pretty in the days you spoke your mind
You were so pretty oh
And you were so pretty oh oh
Hiding out
The files have been filled
The regime won't be undermined
You were so pretty in the days you spoke your mind
Quiet now don't make a sound
The system shut us down now we find each other in the underground
She had the voice once of the people now
She's timid as a mouse
I would kiss you on the mouth in a safe house
Because you were so pretty, oh, hiding out, hiding out
You were so pretty oh hiding out, hiding out
walk on by, we're hiding out, hiding out
Walk on by, she's a red star, she's a red star
Tell me how did you let them in
We were silent secret agents
But the resistance is wearing thin
Dissent is now illegal
She must pay the consequence
In this thriller mystery baby
You are my suspense
Because you were so pretty yeah, hiding out, hiding out
You were so pretty oh hiding out, hiding out
Walk on by, hiding out, hiding out
Walk on by she's a red star
She's a red star
You've gone so far (she's a red star) don't back down now
You've gone (red star) so far don't back down now
You've gone so far, don't back down now
You've gone so far, don't back down now
Thursday, May 22, 2008
The Last Blog That I Will Ever Write About a Girl
Lying next to me, fast asleep, is the most amazing person that I have ever met in this world. When I say amazing, I honestly mean AMAZING. I never ever thought that I would meet a girl with her charm, her humor, her emotion, her passion, her drive, her desire, her intelligence, her smile, her style, her wit, and to be superficial for a moment, her looks. She is the most beautiful girl, inside and out. As beautiful as her eyes are, as gracious as her smile is, it is the fact that she is genuine and her loving heart has made me fall in love with her. I really consider myself to be the luckiest person alive to have the opportunity to go to sleep next to her, wake up next to her, play video games with her, have deep talks with her, watch movies with her, go to playgrounds at night with her, lose track of time watching starry night skies with her, and just being in her life in general. I have known her for almost a year now, but we've only recently had the chance to get to know each other better. Everything that I have seen so far, everything that I have learned about her so far, I absolutely love. She doesn't try to be perfect. She just tries to be herself, and I love that. Our friendship has a strong foundation in honesty, and I believe that to be the best building blocks to a relationship that will surely start in the future.
I am in love with you Ashlee Whinery. I don't care who knows. I don't care who may be offended. I don't care who may be hurt. The world deserves to know that I found my happiness in you. I found myself again with you. I forgot how much fun I could be, how carefree, how open minded, how free spirited. You bring out the best in me. In return, I will always give you the best of me. I don't want this to only work for a year or two. I can honestly see myself growing old with you, teaching in the same school, working the same schedule, seeing the world together, having a family together. You are everything I've ever wanted and everything I never thought I'd find. I am so lucky you are in my life and I will be everything you've ever wanted...which is myself.
I love you baby. You're my everything. You're my only thing. Together, we truly are invincible. And this is for real.
"(6789:10) will be the beginning of forever"
I am in love with you Ashlee Whinery. I don't care who knows. I don't care who may be offended. I don't care who may be hurt. The world deserves to know that I found my happiness in you. I found myself again with you. I forgot how much fun I could be, how carefree, how open minded, how free spirited. You bring out the best in me. In return, I will always give you the best of me. I don't want this to only work for a year or two. I can honestly see myself growing old with you, teaching in the same school, working the same schedule, seeing the world together, having a family together. You are everything I've ever wanted and everything I never thought I'd find. I am so lucky you are in my life and I will be everything you've ever wanted...which is myself.
I love you baby. You're my everything. You're my only thing. Together, we truly are invincible. And this is for real.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Baby, Help Me Find The 4 Bananas
Has anybody else ever been woken up to this quote? Well, Ashlee woke me up today with it when she was searching for bananas in an ISpy video game. I found 3 of them, so I'm not too sure where there fourth one was.
EDIT: Ashlee just told me it was by the monkey. Who would have thought...a monkey with a banana.
EDIT: Ashlee just told me it was by the monkey. Who would have thought...a monkey with a banana.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Ashlee-ism - Lice or Eyebrows
Ashlee, awoken from her 2.54 hour nap, asked me a simple question.
"What would you rather have, your eyebrow shaved off or lice?"
Ashlee wants lice so she can call out of work.
She believes that you can put a band aid over the missing eyebrow. Now she wants me to get an ace bandage and wrap it around my head because then nobody would know I was missing an eyebrow.
She believes lice is an acceptable excuse to miss work. People will think you look ridiculous with only one eybrow, unless the seperation of a tri-brow turned three eyebrows into a resonable two eyebrows.
She is very intelligent. I am not being sarcastic. And that's not sarcastic. And neither was that. Or that. Yeah...I think I am just going to stop typing. She's pointing a Wii remote at me.
Feel free to comment your answers.
"What would you rather have, your eyebrow shaved off or lice?"
Ashlee wants lice so she can call out of work.
She believes that you can put a band aid over the missing eyebrow. Now she wants me to get an ace bandage and wrap it around my head because then nobody would know I was missing an eyebrow.
She believes lice is an acceptable excuse to miss work. People will think you look ridiculous with only one eybrow, unless the seperation of a tri-brow turned three eyebrows into a resonable two eyebrows.
She is very intelligent. I am not being sarcastic. And that's not sarcastic. And neither was that. Or that. Yeah...I think I am just going to stop typing. She's pointing a Wii remote at me.
Feel free to comment your answers.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
When We'll Be Lovers, Lovers At Last - A Song Lyrics Blog Posting
I Will Possess Your Heart by Death Cab For Cutie
How I wish you could see the potential.
The potential of you and me.
It's like a book elegantly bound,
But in a language that you can't read just yet.
You gotta spend some time, love.
You gotta spend some time with me.
And I know that you'll find love.
I will possess your heart.
You gotta spend some time, love.
You gotta spend some time with me.
And I know that you'll find love.
I will possess your heart.
There are days when outside your window,
I see my reflection as I slowly pass.
And I long for this mirrored perspective,
When we'll be lovers, lovers at last.
You gotta spend some time, love.
You gotta spend some time with me.
And I know that you'll find love.
I will possess your heart.
You gotta spend some time, love.
You gotta spend some time with me.
And I know that you'll find love.
I will possess your heart.
I will possess your heart.
I will possess your heart.
You reject my advances and desperate pleas.
I won't let you, let me down so easily, so easily.
You gotta spend some time, love.
You gotta spend some time with me.
And I know that you'll find love.
I will possess your heart.
You gotta spend some time, love.
You gotta spend some time with me.
And I know that you'll find love.
I will possess your heart.
You gotta spend some time, love.
You gotta spend some time with me.
And I know that you'll find love.
I will possess your heart.
I will possess your heart.
I will possess your heart.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
I Watch Frozen Stars On The Way Back Home - A Song Lyrics Blog Posting
That Is Why by Say Anything
Today I sat and smoked myself to cancer
Thinking about the dancer at the bar
Well how was I to know
That a crush could just implode
'Til it became a grudge eclipsing every star
And yes I know my addictions run the gamut
The drugs, the smokes, the booze, the 24
But you can't make the turkey colder
Or skew me less bipolar
Let me list the things about you I abhor
Horrible, you're...
So easy, talk sleezy
You led me off the plank and left me queasy
And that is why
You can't rock my world
You swore that you were taken when I met you
But yes you did undress me from afar
A genteel concubine
You skip amongst the mines
Just a product of the endless empty grind
You lack the curves that prove a proper lady
A slender slave with sluttish, sleepy eyes
Though once I was emoting
And Bono lyric quoting
I have found another be my guest and die
With starry eyes, she's...
Warm-glancing, entrancing
And now I'm through with all your sick, sad ranting
And that is why
You can't rock my world
I've lost you
And now I glide through the silky sky
It's so blue
And you're just old news
That is why
You're so screwed
Cadaver gone blue
This has died
Your machine has grown gangrene
And now I see right through your lies
With...
Ripe wonder, I plunder
Your village now that I know that I've become her
And that is why
You can't rock my
That is why
That is why
You'll never ever in a god damn millennium
Be my girl
I watch frozen stars on the way home
I watch frozen stars on the way back home
I watch frozen stars on the way home
I watch frozen stars burn out on the way back home
Today I sat and smoked myself to cancer
Thinking about the dancer at the bar
Well how was I to know
That a crush could just implode
'Til it became a grudge eclipsing every star
And yes I know my addictions run the gamut
The drugs, the smokes, the booze, the 24
But you can't make the turkey colder
Or skew me less bipolar
Let me list the things about you I abhor
Horrible, you're...
So easy, talk sleezy
You led me off the plank and left me queasy
And that is why
You can't rock my world
You swore that you were taken when I met you
But yes you did undress me from afar
A genteel concubine
You skip amongst the mines
Just a product of the endless empty grind
You lack the curves that prove a proper lady
A slender slave with sluttish, sleepy eyes
Though once I was emoting
And Bono lyric quoting
I have found another be my guest and die
With starry eyes, she's...
Warm-glancing, entrancing
And now I'm through with all your sick, sad ranting
And that is why
You can't rock my world
I've lost you
And now I glide through the silky sky
It's so blue
And you're just old news
That is why
You're so screwed
Cadaver gone blue
This has died
Your machine has grown gangrene
And now I see right through your lies
With...
Ripe wonder, I plunder
Your village now that I know that I've become her
And that is why
You can't rock my
That is why
That is why
You'll never ever in a god damn millennium
Be my girl
I watch frozen stars on the way home
I watch frozen stars on the way back home
I watch frozen stars on the way home
I watch frozen stars burn out on the way back home
Saturday, April 12, 2008
There Was This One Time When Dracula Gave Me Fifty Bucks
I remember once in Canada, I put my last quarter into a Dracula slot machine, and I won fifty bucks. Thanks, Dracula!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Round Here, She's Always On My Mind - A Song Lyrics Blog Posting
Today marks the first day where I will be posting song lyrics to a song that I have either been listening to a lot at the time of the posting, or a song I can relate to at the time. I will always choose a lyric from the song that sticks out to me as the title of the blog, which in this case is "She’s Always On My Mind". Anyways, I just recently got into Counting Crows after about a year after I’ve been saying I wanted to. Their album "August And Everything After" is absolutely amazing. The song which I posted the lyrics for just has this special meaning to me for some reason. I guess we’ve all just felt like this at some point. Apparently, I am feeling like it now. One of my all-time favorite songs, hands down. Read and enjoy. Of course, if you want the song, hit me up with a Myspace message.
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Round Here by Counting Crows
Step out the front door like a ghost
Into the fog where no one notices
The contrast of white on white.
And in between the moon and you
Angels get a better view
Of the crumbling difference between wrong and right.
I walk in the air between the rain,
Through myself and back again.
Where? I don’t know
Maria says she’s dying.
Through the door, I hear her crying
Why? I don’t know
Round here we always stand up straight
Round here something radiates
Maria came from Nashville with a suitcase in her hand
She said she’d like to meet a boy who looks like Elvis
She walks along the edge of where the ocean meets the land
Just like she’s walking on a wire in the circus
She parks her car outside of my house and
Takes her clothes off,
Says she’s close to understanding Jesus
She knows she’s more than just a little misunderstood
She has trouble acting normal when she’s nervous
Round here we’re carving out our names
Round here we all look the same
Round here we talk just like lions
But we sacrifice like lambs
Round here she’s slipping though my hands
Oh, Sleeping children better run like the wind
Out of the lightning dream
Mama’s little baby better get herself in
Out of the lightning
She says, "It’s only in my head."
She says, "Shhh...I know it’s only in my head."
But the girl on the car in the parking lot
Says: "Man, you should try to take a shot
Can’t you see my walls are crumbling?"
Then she looks up at the building
And says she’s thinking of jumping.
She says she’s tired of life
She must be tired of something.
Round here she’s always on my mind
Round here, Hey man, I got lots of time
Round here we’re never sent to bed early
And nobody makes us wait
Round here we stay up very very very very late
I... I can’t see nothing, nothing
Round here
(Ya) Catch me if I’m falling
(Ya) Catch me if I’m falling
(Will’ya) Catch me ’cause I’m falling down on you
I said I’m under the gun
Round here
Oh man, I said I’m under the gun
Round here
I can’t see nothing, nothing
Round here
Friday, March 21, 2008
May The Blogging Begin!
Hello all! Yeah, I know it has been a long time since I have been blogging. But I think the time has come for the blog to make a comeback...mine at least. I am going to try and write a bunch of stuff in here. I am going to write my feelings on life and the world, original or famous song lyrics from songs I have been listening to at the time, YouTube videos, etc. Anything and everything will be in my blogs future. So stay tuned!
EDIT - It’s actually been over a year since I blogged. Unacceptable!
EDIT - It’s actually been over a year since I blogged. Unacceptable!
Thursday, January 4, 2007
Top Albums, Songs and Other Items For 2006
Top Thirty Albums of 2006
1) 37 Everywhere by Punchline
2) Coming Home by New Found Glory
3) Strays Don't Sleep by Strays Don't Sleep
4) Dog Problems by The Format
5) Define The Great Line by Underoath
6) ...And The Battle Begun by Rx Bandits
7) Just Turn EP by Socratic
8) A City By The Light Divided by Thursday
9) Young Machetes by Blood Brothers
10) The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me by Brand New
11) The Red Tree by Moneen
12) The Bell And The Hammer by This Day & Age
13) Illuminaire by Umbrellas
14) Still Searching by Senses Fail
15) Ringleader Of The Tormenters by Morrissey
16) Louder Now by Taking Back Sunday
17) The Album by Ronnie Day
18) FutureSex/LoveSounds by Justin Timberlake
19) Don't Hold On To What You Hear by Hometown Anthem
20) Sam's Town by The Killers
21) Brother, Sister by mewithoutYou
22) This Is A Stick-Up...Don't Make It A Murder by Hit The Lights
23) Popaganda by Head Automatica
24) Wonderland by Forgive Durden
25) While The City Sleeps, We Rule The Streets by Cobra Starship
26) This Providence by This Providence
27) When Your Heart Stops Beating by Plus 44
28) About Face by The Working Title
29) Blank Screens by The Static Age
30) Gatsby's American Dream by Gatsby's American Dream
Top Thirty Songs Of 2006
1) "Sugar In The Sacrament" by Thursday
2) "The Drama King" by Everclear
3) "The Church Of Hot Addiction" by Cobra Starship
4) "Second Star To The Right..." by This Day & Age
5) "Novocaine" by Spitalfield
6) "There Are A Million Reasons For Why This May Not Work, And Just
One Good One For Why It Will" by Moneen
7) "Skyscrapers" by The Static Age
8) "Calling All Cars" by Senses Fail
9) "Giant Swan" by Blood Brothers
10) "Liar (It Takes One To Know One)" by Taking Back Sunday
11) "Control Freak" by Copeland
12) "For Blue Skies" by Strays Don't Sleep
13) "Turn" by Socratic
14) "Heartbreaker" by The Lonely Hearts
15) "The Energy" by Over It
16) "There Could Be Nothing After This" by Underoath
17) "The Mary Getaway (I Lost Everything)" by The Working Title
18) "Crooked" by Umbrellas
19) "When I Die" by New Found Glory
20) "For Reasons Unknown" by The Killers
21) "If We're All Alone, Aren't We In This Together" by October Fall
22) "Caller 10" by Punchline
23) "It's Far Better To Learn" by Saosin
24) "SexyBack" by Justin Timberlake
25) "Aela, Take Me Home" by Hometown Anthem
26) "Three Oh Nine" by Hit The Lights
27) "Lying Through Your Teeth" by Head Automatica
28) "Late Night Television" by New Atlantic
29) "Losing Control" by This Providence
30) "The Levy" by From First To Last
Top Twenty Live Performances
1) Third Eye Blind at the Starland Ballroom
2) Thursday at the Bamboozle
3) New Found Glory at the House Of Blues:Atlantic City
4) Gatsby's American Dream at the School Of Rock
5) Panic! At The Disco at the Town Ballroom of Buffalo
6) Amber Pacific at the Starland Ballroom
7) 30 Seconds To Mars at the Ritacco Center
8) AFI at the Bamboozle
9) Cobra Starship at the Ritacco Center
10) Forgive Durden at the School Of Rock
11) Head Automatica at the Ritacco Center
12) Hometown Anthem at the School Of Rock
13) New Atlantic at the Bloomfield Ave. Cafe
14) Saves The Day at the Bamboozle
15) mewithoutYou at the Bamboozle
16) Lovedrug at the Starland Ballroom
17) Copeland at the Starland Ballroom
18) This Day & Age at the Bloomfield Ave. Cafe
19) Sherwood at the Bloomfield Ave. Cafe
20) Punchline at the School Of Rock
Worst Album Of The Year
"Voices" by Matchbook Romance
Worst Song Of The Year
Anything that involved Fergie
My Guess For Best Album of 2007
"The Streets, The Sound, And The Love" by New Atlantic
Quote Of The Year
"This song goes out to the girls that like to get fucked and to the guys that lay them down."
- October Fall
Favorite Moment Of The Year
My birthday in Canada with my favorite person in the whole world that isn't a cat.
Person That New Jersey Misses The Most
Karl Slominski
1) 37 Everywhere by Punchline
2) Coming Home by New Found Glory
3) Strays Don't Sleep by Strays Don't Sleep
4) Dog Problems by The Format
5) Define The Great Line by Underoath
6) ...And The Battle Begun by Rx Bandits
7) Just Turn EP by Socratic
8) A City By The Light Divided by Thursday
9) Young Machetes by Blood Brothers
10) The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me by Brand New
11) The Red Tree by Moneen
12) The Bell And The Hammer by This Day & Age
13) Illuminaire by Umbrellas
14) Still Searching by Senses Fail
15) Ringleader Of The Tormenters by Morrissey
16) Louder Now by Taking Back Sunday
17) The Album by Ronnie Day
18) FutureSex/LoveSounds by Justin Timberlake
19) Don't Hold On To What You Hear by Hometown Anthem
20) Sam's Town by The Killers
21) Brother, Sister by mewithoutYou
22) This Is A Stick-Up...Don't Make It A Murder by Hit The Lights
23) Popaganda by Head Automatica
24) Wonderland by Forgive Durden
25) While The City Sleeps, We Rule The Streets by Cobra Starship
26) This Providence by This Providence
27) When Your Heart Stops Beating by Plus 44
28) About Face by The Working Title
29) Blank Screens by The Static Age
30) Gatsby's American Dream by Gatsby's American Dream
Top Thirty Songs Of 2006
1) "Sugar In The Sacrament" by Thursday
2) "The Drama King" by Everclear
3) "The Church Of Hot Addiction" by Cobra Starship
4) "Second Star To The Right..." by This Day & Age
5) "Novocaine" by Spitalfield
6) "There Are A Million Reasons For Why This May Not Work, And Just
One Good One For Why It Will" by Moneen
7) "Skyscrapers" by The Static Age
8) "Calling All Cars" by Senses Fail
9) "Giant Swan" by Blood Brothers
10) "Liar (It Takes One To Know One)" by Taking Back Sunday
11) "Control Freak" by Copeland
12) "For Blue Skies" by Strays Don't Sleep
13) "Turn" by Socratic
14) "Heartbreaker" by The Lonely Hearts
15) "The Energy" by Over It
16) "There Could Be Nothing After This" by Underoath
17) "The Mary Getaway (I Lost Everything)" by The Working Title
18) "Crooked" by Umbrellas
19) "When I Die" by New Found Glory
20) "For Reasons Unknown" by The Killers
21) "If We're All Alone, Aren't We In This Together" by October Fall
22) "Caller 10" by Punchline
23) "It's Far Better To Learn" by Saosin
24) "SexyBack" by Justin Timberlake
25) "Aela, Take Me Home" by Hometown Anthem
26) "Three Oh Nine" by Hit The Lights
27) "Lying Through Your Teeth" by Head Automatica
28) "Late Night Television" by New Atlantic
29) "Losing Control" by This Providence
30) "The Levy" by From First To Last
Top Twenty Live Performances
1) Third Eye Blind at the Starland Ballroom
2) Thursday at the Bamboozle
3) New Found Glory at the House Of Blues:Atlantic City
4) Gatsby's American Dream at the School Of Rock
5) Panic! At The Disco at the Town Ballroom of Buffalo
6) Amber Pacific at the Starland Ballroom
7) 30 Seconds To Mars at the Ritacco Center
8) AFI at the Bamboozle
9) Cobra Starship at the Ritacco Center
10) Forgive Durden at the School Of Rock
11) Head Automatica at the Ritacco Center
12) Hometown Anthem at the School Of Rock
13) New Atlantic at the Bloomfield Ave. Cafe
14) Saves The Day at the Bamboozle
15) mewithoutYou at the Bamboozle
16) Lovedrug at the Starland Ballroom
17) Copeland at the Starland Ballroom
18) This Day & Age at the Bloomfield Ave. Cafe
19) Sherwood at the Bloomfield Ave. Cafe
20) Punchline at the School Of Rock
Worst Album Of The Year
"Voices" by Matchbook Romance
Worst Song Of The Year
Anything that involved Fergie
My Guess For Best Album of 2007
"The Streets, The Sound, And The Love" by New Atlantic
Quote Of The Year
"This song goes out to the girls that like to get fucked and to the guys that lay them down."
- October Fall
Favorite Moment Of The Year
My birthday in Canada with my favorite person in the whole world that isn't a cat.
Person That New Jersey Misses The Most
Karl Slominski
Thursday, November 2, 2006
So Take What I Left You For The Pain And Do Your Best To Forget My Name - A Song Lyrics Blog Posting
Senses Fail
"Calling All Cars"
Calling all cars we've got another victim
'Cause my love has become an affliction
What did you expect from me?
What did you expect from me?
I'm sorry but I think I failed to mention
I lied at my very first confession
What did you expect from me?
What did you expect from me?
'Cause this has been building since I have been breathing
And I know how it's going to end
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word when I swore that I would let you down
And now that I'm gone
Try to forget me and just move on
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word and you hate me for it now
You knew all along
Try to forget me and just move on
Oh my dear, what have I gone and done now?
It's curtain call, I'm about to take my last bow
What did you expect from me?
What did you expect from me?
Without giving away the entire ending
I ruined the evening again
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word when I swore that I would let you down
And now that I'm gone
Try to forget me and just move on
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word and you hate me for it now
You knew all along
Try to forget me and just move on
I don't have love left inside, inside
And I don't have love left inside, inside
Are you desperate for an answer?
I don't have an ounce of good left in me now
That's why I walked out
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word when I swore that I would let you down
And now that I'm gone
Try to forget me and just move on
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word and you hate me for it now
You hate me for it now
Try to forget me and just move on
I am not the one that you should blame
So take what I left you for the pain
I am not the one that you should blame
So take what I left you for the pain
And do your best to forget my name
"Calling All Cars"
Calling all cars we've got another victim
'Cause my love has become an affliction
What did you expect from me?
What did you expect from me?
I'm sorry but I think I failed to mention
I lied at my very first confession
What did you expect from me?
What did you expect from me?
'Cause this has been building since I have been breathing
And I know how it's going to end
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word when I swore that I would let you down
And now that I'm gone
Try to forget me and just move on
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word and you hate me for it now
You knew all along
Try to forget me and just move on
Oh my dear, what have I gone and done now?
It's curtain call, I'm about to take my last bow
What did you expect from me?
What did you expect from me?
Without giving away the entire ending
I ruined the evening again
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word when I swore that I would let you down
And now that I'm gone
Try to forget me and just move on
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word and you hate me for it now
You knew all along
Try to forget me and just move on
I don't have love left inside, inside
And I don't have love left inside, inside
Are you desperate for an answer?
I don't have an ounce of good left in me now
That's why I walked out
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word when I swore that I would let you down
And now that I'm gone
Try to forget me and just move on
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word and you hate me for it now
You hate me for it now
Try to forget me and just move on
I am not the one that you should blame
So take what I left you for the pain
I am not the one that you should blame
So take what I left you for the pain
And do your best to forget my name
Saturday, October 28, 2006
I Wear My Heart On My Sleeve
I have honestly been staring at this empty writing space for the last half hour, not knowing how to start this off. If you are taking the time to read this, then please accept my apology if any of it is messed up to a point where it makes no sense. It makes sense in my head, and honestly, that's what matters most.
Originally a few hours ago, I was going to write a blog listing the common misconceptions about who I am. I was angry, I was frustrated, I was upset. I realized that I didn't need to do that because the people who know me and care about me know the truth. To the people that don't know, I am a deep and emotional loser with a strong touch of creativity along with a laid back and mostly worry-free personality. But who I am isn't what matters most at this moment. Eh, maybe it is, but I can't think of the write words to continue that idea.
Whether it's today, tomorrow, or 60 years from now, I am going to eventually die. Is it weird that I am not afraid of the idea of never existing on Earth again? Never seeing my loved ones again? Never being able to watch another baseball game? Never laughing with my friends again? Never being able to play that new video game? Never being able to listen to that new album that just came out? No. Hell no, I am not afraid. I like the idea of a finish line at the end of this life. a time limit if you will. I like the fact that we don't know when we're going to cross that checkered line or when the clock is going to run to 00:00. What I am trying to say is that nobody should fear death. We all know it's coming. It should make us appreciate living even more than we already do.
We wake up, we shower, we drive, we work, we drive, we sleep. That is the basic schedule of a good majority of people's every day life. But so much happens in between each of these events that aren't appreciated. Maybe on your drive to work, look out your car window and see how beautiful the fall leaves look, or how amazing the clouds look in the sky, or just roll down the window and breathe in nature. When you're at work, talk to that person that you always see at the water cooler because you may have more in common with that person than you could ever imagine possible. There is so much you can miss in your life unless you take a second for yourself to look at your surroundings. Even with all of the terrible things in this world, it is still a beautiful place. Diverse as it may be, we can all find a place that we can enjoy.
I don't know if one needs an epiphany to see the world the way I do, but I hope that's not the case. I used to view the world as nothing more than a basic setup of people and landscapes. My epiphany was not really a result of a thought process, but more of an event: when my heart was broken many years ago.
I never thought I could cope with the damage that had been done. Something I believed in, something I trusted in, something I loved. How could I have let this happen? It doesn't matter how it happened, or why it happened, but I thank God that it did. To see the world as I explained above is amazing. I hope someone that takes the time to read this can actually know what I am saying.
To those that know I have a tattoo know that it reads this:
"Gasping but somehow still alive, this is the fierce last stand of all I am"
- The Smiths
What you may not know is the reasoning behind the lyric. Well, the obvious reason is the fact that I am a huge music fan and a huge Smiths fan. But there is a personal meaning in this lyric. When I see it, I see it as a reminder that we may only get one chance to do something in our life. Your first chance could be your last chance. So when you do it, put every ounce of your heart, body, and soul into it. Never give up. That is why that is forever inked onto my body. Sometimes you need that reminder that, shit, what I am doing now, what choice I need to make today may be the only time I can ever make this choice. This could be the last time I could do something because tomorrow it may all come to an end; tomorrow my finish line can sneak up right in front of me.
I don't mean to preach this to you, but please, appreciate the events in your life, good or bad. Enjoy the things that you would normally do or even pay attention to. And what I believe is most important, appreciate the people around you and let them know that you love them. Just because your end may be years upon years away, doesn't mean theirs is too.
Originally a few hours ago, I was going to write a blog listing the common misconceptions about who I am. I was angry, I was frustrated, I was upset. I realized that I didn't need to do that because the people who know me and care about me know the truth. To the people that don't know, I am a deep and emotional loser with a strong touch of creativity along with a laid back and mostly worry-free personality. But who I am isn't what matters most at this moment. Eh, maybe it is, but I can't think of the write words to continue that idea.
Whether it's today, tomorrow, or 60 years from now, I am going to eventually die. Is it weird that I am not afraid of the idea of never existing on Earth again? Never seeing my loved ones again? Never being able to watch another baseball game? Never laughing with my friends again? Never being able to play that new video game? Never being able to listen to that new album that just came out? No. Hell no, I am not afraid. I like the idea of a finish line at the end of this life. a time limit if you will. I like the fact that we don't know when we're going to cross that checkered line or when the clock is going to run to 00:00. What I am trying to say is that nobody should fear death. We all know it's coming. It should make us appreciate living even more than we already do.
We wake up, we shower, we drive, we work, we drive, we sleep. That is the basic schedule of a good majority of people's every day life. But so much happens in between each of these events that aren't appreciated. Maybe on your drive to work, look out your car window and see how beautiful the fall leaves look, or how amazing the clouds look in the sky, or just roll down the window and breathe in nature. When you're at work, talk to that person that you always see at the water cooler because you may have more in common with that person than you could ever imagine possible. There is so much you can miss in your life unless you take a second for yourself to look at your surroundings. Even with all of the terrible things in this world, it is still a beautiful place. Diverse as it may be, we can all find a place that we can enjoy.
I don't know if one needs an epiphany to see the world the way I do, but I hope that's not the case. I used to view the world as nothing more than a basic setup of people and landscapes. My epiphany was not really a result of a thought process, but more of an event: when my heart was broken many years ago.
I never thought I could cope with the damage that had been done. Something I believed in, something I trusted in, something I loved. How could I have let this happen? It doesn't matter how it happened, or why it happened, but I thank God that it did. To see the world as I explained above is amazing. I hope someone that takes the time to read this can actually know what I am saying.
To those that know I have a tattoo know that it reads this:
"Gasping but somehow still alive, this is the fierce last stand of all I am"
- The Smiths
What you may not know is the reasoning behind the lyric. Well, the obvious reason is the fact that I am a huge music fan and a huge Smiths fan. But there is a personal meaning in this lyric. When I see it, I see it as a reminder that we may only get one chance to do something in our life. Your first chance could be your last chance. So when you do it, put every ounce of your heart, body, and soul into it. Never give up. That is why that is forever inked onto my body. Sometimes you need that reminder that, shit, what I am doing now, what choice I need to make today may be the only time I can ever make this choice. This could be the last time I could do something because tomorrow it may all come to an end; tomorrow my finish line can sneak up right in front of me.
I don't mean to preach this to you, but please, appreciate the events in your life, good or bad. Enjoy the things that you would normally do or even pay attention to. And what I believe is most important, appreciate the people around you and let them know that you love them. Just because your end may be years upon years away, doesn't mean theirs is too.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Could I Have Saved You? Would That Have Betrayed You? - A Song Lyrics Blog Posting
Strays Don't Sleep
"For Blue Skies"
It's been a long year
Since we last spoke
How's your halo?
Just between you and I
You and me and the satellites
I never believed you
I only wanted to
Before all of this
What did I miss?
Do you ever get homesick?
I can't get used to it
I can't get used to it
I'll never get used to it
I'll never get used to it
I'm under that night
I'm under those same stars
We're in a red car
You asleep at my side
Going in and out of the headlights
Could I have saved you?
Would that've betrayed you?
I wanna burn this film
You alone with those pills
What you couldn't do I will
I forgive you
I'll forgive you
I'll forgive you
I forgive you
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
I'll forgive you
"For Blue Skies"
It's been a long year
Since we last spoke
How's your halo?
Just between you and I
You and me and the satellites
I never believed you
I only wanted to
Before all of this
What did I miss?
Do you ever get homesick?
I can't get used to it
I can't get used to it
I'll never get used to it
I'll never get used to it
I'm under that night
I'm under those same stars
We're in a red car
You asleep at my side
Going in and out of the headlights
Could I have saved you?
Would that've betrayed you?
I wanna burn this film
You alone with those pills
What you couldn't do I will
I forgive you
I'll forgive you
I'll forgive you
I forgive you
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
I'll forgive you
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
I'll Save My Life For Something Good
Like most of my blogs, I never know where to start, but always know the point I went to get across come the final sentence. Life is such a strange serious of events. The other night, I was thinking about the two ideas that completely contrast one another: fate and free will. Fate is defined as the supposed force, principle, or power that predetermines events. Free will is defined as the ability or discretion to choose. But what if it was possible for a combination of fate and free will. What if it was our fate for an event to happen that would drastically change our lives? Who is to say that we don't have the free will choice of how we get to that point? If something is meant to happen, it will eventually happen. Correct? I would hate to believe that it is just one or the other. God knows where I will be in four years. However, I do not. Let me use my free will to get me to the fate God has chosen for me.
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