My beloved Miss Scarlett has been taken from me! (For those of you who don't know, Miss Scarlett is what I call my computer.) Thus I am typing this to you from a shitty keyboard in one of the labs at my school. Blah. Hopefully it won't be too long.
I was thinking yesterday how much I really rely on my computer. It's kind of sad, but I think that's how our generation has become. And we're going to get much worse.
In other news, my roommate leaves for Toronto tonight, so I will be sad and lonely with no one to play video games with. Pretty sure I'm going to live with my girlfriend for the week. This is made even more sad by the fact that I have no computer. Had I still been equipped with my computer I would be able to record my new album! But alas, this is not the case. So I will be practicing my songs lots and getting them all down so that recording will come easy when it does happen!
Also. I just finished writing my math exam! Yay! Done summer courses forever! So that's good. I am going to celebrate by going and getting new jeans today. I think that I deserve them. Then we are going to Sidney to see off my roommate and have dinner. It shall be a good time. So hurray for that.
The girl from the Martlet (school newspaper I've done CD reviews for) emailed me yesterday, and said that everything was looking great! So this is good news. Sadly, with no computer, I can't start new CDs. Blast!
Umm...I'm not sure what else to report to you really. JuST B is still doing well, we need to think up new posts so that people actually continually go to it, hopefully we can do that more soon. Also! I'm up to 100 views! Yay for you guys reading this! Give yourselves a pat on the back from me!
I also changed the settings so anyone can leave a comment! So don't be afraid!
Anywho, I best be going.
Till next time!
- J
Friday, August 7, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Respect Your Elders
I found this on the CBC Radio 3 blog today. Just now, thought it was worth sharing.
Thom Yorke, lead singer of the band Radiohead, wrote a song about a World War One Veteran named Harry Patch, who died earlier this month. Along the lines of the excerpt I found yesterday and added to the blog, I hope you enjoy his melodies and his lyrics.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_8184000/8184802.stm
Thom Yorke, lead singer of the band Radiohead, wrote a song about a World War One Veteran named Harry Patch, who died earlier this month. Along the lines of the excerpt I found yesterday and added to the blog, I hope you enjoy his melodies and his lyrics.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_8184000/8184802.stm
Oh Father.
Don't get me wrong, I love my dad. He's a great guy, definitely has his priorities straight, takes care of us, raised us well, provided us with every opportunity we ever needed and wanted, and spent countless hours being a father. Etc etc etc we love you Dad.
BUT, sometimes, the things he says are really ridiculous.
We're talking about my upcoming job at Applebee's, and here are a few of the things he asked me. Now, these may not seem that ridiculous out of context. But my dad HAS seen where I am going to work. And I have told him these things before.
He also has a habit of narrating to me what him, my mom, and brother have been doing, like so:
I don't know, correct me if I'm wrong, but this is a little weird. I hope my parents understand when I am less than enthused to talk to them sometimes. Anyone else got any weird parent stories?
Anywho, I need to be getting to bed, hopefully my sleep schedule will sort it out before Friday.
Later Days,
- J
BUT, sometimes, the things he says are really ridiculous.
We're talking about my upcoming job at Applebee's, and here are a few of the things he asked me. Now, these may not seem that ridiculous out of context. But my dad HAS seen where I am going to work. And I have told him these things before.
Dad
are you out in the open like at earls or joey tomatoes
Dad
do you have a head chef like in hells kitchen
Dad
did they tell you your hourly pay
He also has a habit of narrating to me what him, my mom, and brother have been doing, like so:
Dad
its been raining here in calgary steady for the past few days, michael did not work yesterday, but worked the afternoon today
Dad
connie and gordon, were in town today, visiting their son kevin, and went to supper with them at chianti's on 17th avenue, michael, and kevin's finance joined us
Dad
oh, no offers on the mazda yet, may have to lower the price
I don't know, correct me if I'm wrong, but this is a little weird. I hope my parents understand when I am less than enthused to talk to them sometimes. Anyone else got any weird parent stories?
Anywho, I need to be getting to bed, hopefully my sleep schedule will sort it out before Friday.
Later Days,
- J
The Beginning of the End.
Hello,
So the time has come. I am trying to study, obviously I am not doing a very good job. My math test is less than 48 hours away and I'm cracking open the books for the first time in about a week. It's so difficult to force myself to study for this test when I just want my summer to finally start. I haven't really had any REAL time off for almost a year.
The worst part is that this test is worth 60% of my mark in this class, one I NEED to pass to get anything done in the fall. On the brighter side, I do understand pretty much all of the concepts and I just need to do a bit of review of everything, I also did pretty well on my midterms in this class, so that bodes well for me. I just don't care anymore about this class. Just be gone Math 122, be gone!
I got a reply from the Martlet lady today, she said that everything looks good and that she'll be sending my reviews onto the editing and then back to me if I have to change anything. So this is positive. Perhaps I'll take another break from studying later and do another review.
Also! I want your feedback on my reviews or posts! Tell me what you think! If you are actually reading this that is. Just give me a sign!
I have my orientation for Applebee's tonight. The resturaunt I shall be working at in the fall. It'll be interesting to meet some of my coworkers and see what this place is all about. After trying so hard all summer to find a job, and now, at the end of my summer finally getting one, really sucks. So blah. It's even worse because our training got pushed back another week, and then we open on the 22nd, which is the same weekend that my brother comes to visit. So I'll have to see when my shifts are so that we can actually hang out for most of that time. I feel like I'm gonna get trained to work here, and then have to take the first two weeks off for vacation, since I want to go back to Calgary around the 27th of August.
Speaking of my brother, he just got an apartment in Edmonton for the upcoming school year as he's attending U of A. And my parents were up there co-signing for him or something or other, and they called me later yesterday evening, saying they felt bad about me living in my situation and my brother living in this 'palace.' And then my brother made this whole big deal about my parents making a big deal, and now it's my fault that I live where I do. I think my family needs to calm down and realize that it doesn't really matter to me where I live and if my brother and I are equal. I've gotten the short end of the stick before and I'm sure he has too, but that's not really something I want to bring up and get everyone into a big huff about. My living conditions may suck and I may not have all these luxuries that my brother is going to get, but that's fine with me. I'm surviving, I've got all that I need.
On another note! JuST Be, the fashion blog that I have started with my girlfriend and roommate is starting to really get going. We posted the link on our Facebook's, and got 120 views yesterday alone! Hopefully some of you reading this now either came FROM that blog, or will go to it after you read this one! http://jstb.wordpress.com I find it's hard to spread the word on blogs and get other people, that you don't know to read them. But hopefully more people will read both of my blogs!
I picked up some photos from Black's yesterday too! They're in the side on my flickr --> or on facebook if you are coming from there!
Anywho, I should really get back to studying my logic laws and converses, inverses, and contrapositives.
Later days,
- J
So the time has come. I am trying to study, obviously I am not doing a very good job. My math test is less than 48 hours away and I'm cracking open the books for the first time in about a week. It's so difficult to force myself to study for this test when I just want my summer to finally start. I haven't really had any REAL time off for almost a year.
The worst part is that this test is worth 60% of my mark in this class, one I NEED to pass to get anything done in the fall. On the brighter side, I do understand pretty much all of the concepts and I just need to do a bit of review of everything, I also did pretty well on my midterms in this class, so that bodes well for me. I just don't care anymore about this class. Just be gone Math 122, be gone!
I got a reply from the Martlet lady today, she said that everything looks good and that she'll be sending my reviews onto the editing and then back to me if I have to change anything. So this is positive. Perhaps I'll take another break from studying later and do another review.
Also! I want your feedback on my reviews or posts! Tell me what you think! If you are actually reading this that is. Just give me a sign!
I have my orientation for Applebee's tonight. The resturaunt I shall be working at in the fall. It'll be interesting to meet some of my coworkers and see what this place is all about. After trying so hard all summer to find a job, and now, at the end of my summer finally getting one, really sucks. So blah. It's even worse because our training got pushed back another week, and then we open on the 22nd, which is the same weekend that my brother comes to visit. So I'll have to see when my shifts are so that we can actually hang out for most of that time. I feel like I'm gonna get trained to work here, and then have to take the first two weeks off for vacation, since I want to go back to Calgary around the 27th of August.
Speaking of my brother, he just got an apartment in Edmonton for the upcoming school year as he's attending U of A. And my parents were up there co-signing for him or something or other, and they called me later yesterday evening, saying they felt bad about me living in my situation and my brother living in this 'palace.' And then my brother made this whole big deal about my parents making a big deal, and now it's my fault that I live where I do. I think my family needs to calm down and realize that it doesn't really matter to me where I live and if my brother and I are equal. I've gotten the short end of the stick before and I'm sure he has too, but that's not really something I want to bring up and get everyone into a big huff about. My living conditions may suck and I may not have all these luxuries that my brother is going to get, but that's fine with me. I'm surviving, I've got all that I need.
On another note! JuST Be, the fashion blog that I have started with my girlfriend and roommate is starting to really get going. We posted the link on our Facebook's, and got 120 views yesterday alone! Hopefully some of you reading this now either came FROM that blog, or will go to it after you read this one! http://jstb.wordpress.com I find it's hard to spread the word on blogs and get other people, that you don't know to read them. But hopefully more people will read both of my blogs!I picked up some photos from Black's yesterday too! They're in the side on my flickr --> or on facebook if you are coming from there!
Anywho, I should really get back to studying my logic laws and converses, inverses, and contrapositives.
Later days,
- J
3 AM and I are mortal enemies.
Good Friggen Morning,
I have decided that my entire sleep schedule is out of wack. I was up til 3:30 two nights ago, and last night I woke up at 3:06. I don't know what it is about that hour, but for some reason, my body wants me to be awake then. Grr. It does not make me a happy camper.
I have decided that my entire sleep schedule is out of wack. I was up til 3:30 two nights ago, and last night I woke up at 3:06. I don't know what it is about that hour, but for some reason, my body wants me to be awake then. Grr. It does not make me a happy camper.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
One for my lover.
So, I love my girlfriend. And I feel it is necessary to dedicate at least one blog to her. And all you out there reading this who are hating me for writing about her can go to our fashion blog and amuse yourselves there! http://jstb.wordpress.com
I continually find new things about her everyday that amaze me. Like just yesterday, I discovered her blog for the first time (see Brass Keys link on the side). I had no idea that she even kept a blog! It was really cool to see for the first time. I began scoping it out to see if there was any mention of me in it. And although there wasn't anything that directly referred to me, I saw things that she had always talked to me about, or mentioned to me. It was really cool that she was sharing this stuff with me, and those on her blog.
It's been really weird thinking about where I was a year ago, in Calgary, fighting with my parents, at camp, in an unhealthy relationship. And how far I've come from there. Brooke has been a big part of that I think. She really means a lot to me. I don't think I need to go into all the things about her that make her great, you just need to know that she is.
It's pretty awesome.
Later days,
- J
CD Review - Sick Puppies - Tri-Polar
Sick Puppies – Tri-Polar – EMI/Virgin Records
http://www.sickpuppies.net/main.aspx
One of the many acts to come out of Australia, Sick Puppies (heaven forbid, what a morbid band name) is the band best known for their song “All The Same” which accompanied the YouTube hit video for “Free Hugs.” This one video has over 47 million views and the song instantly became a hit. Sick Puppies are back with their newest album; “Tri-Polar” which was a Billboard Top 40 hit when it was recently in mid-July.
Those who enjoyed “All The Same” will probably not like the first track on “Tri-Polar” entitled “War.” Sick Puppies have developed and grown into a heavier, thicker sound. Filled with a driving guitar rift and lots of attempted screaming and growling, the track comes off much like a Papa Roach or Three Days Grace song. The second track, “I Hate You,” follows suit with the first straying even farther away from the original cute image associated with the band that provided the song for a Free Hugs video.
After two tracks of a heavy music, Sick Puppies gives us something new to try. With sweeping drum fills and more melodic chorus, “Rip Tide,” provides the listener with a lighter song, along the lines of Switchfoot and the pop rock of the radio and the Billboard Top 40. Unfortunately it quickly fades leaving the song seemingly incomplete. Right away we move into another track with distorted guitars and more screaming. Sick Puppies seem to be stuck to this new direction they have chosen, with blinders stuck on. You get sucked into hoping that they might provide with you with a softer track, as in “Odd One,” but the intro is misleading and it turns out to be just like every other song on the CD. On “Don’t Walk Away,” the distortion is turned down, and the dissonance between the acoustic and the bass line it the verse makes it a little hard to listen to, but not uncomfortable enough to turn off.
The entire CD seems shrouded with a dark tone that bleeds through into every track. They all start with a softer intro, and get you excited for something different, then come the heavy guitars, and then a chorus, and then it ends with a repeat of the soft intro. This becomes really irritating after about the fourth song. Some of the lyrics seemed very contrived and you get the sense that the band is trying so very hard to get the little “Parental Advisory – Explicit Content” sticker on their CD. Tri-Polar was a difficult album for me to get into. Most of the tracks are indistinguishable from one another. For those who enjoy this kind of rock, the likes of Seether and Trapt will enjoy this record. For those who enjoyed the Sick Puppies from the “Free Hugs” video, avoid this one.
http://www.sickpuppies.net/main.aspx
One of the many acts to come out of Australia, Sick Puppies (heaven forbid, what a morbid band name) is the band best known for their song “All The Same” which accompanied the YouTube hit video for “Free Hugs.” This one video has over 47 million views and the song instantly became a hit. Sick Puppies are back with their newest album; “Tri-Polar” which was a Billboard Top 40 hit when it was recently in mid-July.Those who enjoyed “All The Same” will probably not like the first track on “Tri-Polar” entitled “War.” Sick Puppies have developed and grown into a heavier, thicker sound. Filled with a driving guitar rift and lots of attempted screaming and growling, the track comes off much like a Papa Roach or Three Days Grace song. The second track, “I Hate You,” follows suit with the first straying even farther away from the original cute image associated with the band that provided the song for a Free Hugs video.
After two tracks of a heavy music, Sick Puppies gives us something new to try. With sweeping drum fills and more melodic chorus, “Rip Tide,” provides the listener with a lighter song, along the lines of Switchfoot and the pop rock of the radio and the Billboard Top 40. Unfortunately it quickly fades leaving the song seemingly incomplete. Right away we move into another track with distorted guitars and more screaming. Sick Puppies seem to be stuck to this new direction they have chosen, with blinders stuck on. You get sucked into hoping that they might provide with you with a softer track, as in “Odd One,” but the intro is misleading and it turns out to be just like every other song on the CD. On “Don’t Walk Away,” the distortion is turned down, and the dissonance between the acoustic and the bass line it the verse makes it a little hard to listen to, but not uncomfortable enough to turn off.
The entire CD seems shrouded with a dark tone that bleeds through into every track. They all start with a softer intro, and get you excited for something different, then come the heavy guitars, and then a chorus, and then it ends with a repeat of the soft intro. This becomes really irritating after about the fourth song. Some of the lyrics seemed very contrived and you get the sense that the band is trying so very hard to get the little “Parental Advisory – Explicit Content” sticker on their CD. Tri-Polar was a difficult album for me to get into. Most of the tracks are indistinguishable from one another. For those who enjoy this kind of rock, the likes of Seether and Trapt will enjoy this record. For those who enjoyed the Sick Puppies from the “Free Hugs” video, avoid this one.
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