So,
The legend of the rent was way past due!!!!!!!!!
School is winding down. I need to get these two group projects outta the way. One final, then some free time! Time to catch up on sleep, hibernate, if you will. I have been storing fat all summer for this moment.
This weekend is another action packed non-stop keep your feet moving drama. Kicking the festivities off with dinner and Transiberian Orchestra tonight with Monica, John, and Liz. We'll see what happens afterwards, but I'm thinking of trying to pull a 'Hey, I haven't been to Applebee's for half-priced appetizers in 3 months' line. I'm psyched for the concert, but right now I can not feel any emotion because of how tired i am.
Saturday, I'll be picking up a couple hours at work, from 8am-12pm. Which will be good cause I missed some days that I don't get paid for. Sadness! And then Katie Heemstra will be in town, so a group, me, ryan, tom, megan, john will be meeting her for lunch around 12:30pm. And after that, I got nothing right now. I'm sure something will come up. Sleep would be good!
The fun does not stop there!
Sunday is the Browns game! So John and I are going to watch the Chiefs maul the Browns. (I'm still cheering for the Browns, i just expect Larry Johnson to have a career day.) I used the old barter system. I'll give you a Browns ticket and some cash for a Siberian Orchestra ticket. Works out pretty nicely! And then back to work on sunday, which shouldn't be to bad because equipment in the room is going to be down. I'm not sure what i'll be able to do.
I am addicted to facebook. I really can't stop. I joined inadvertantly to share some pictures ryan posted, and now I have like 30 friends! It's a good connection to wooster friends.
But facebook is also for stalkers!
i'm off to class for now, but hopefully an update on how the weekend went will follow!
school is winding down!
wish me luck!
11.30.2006
My Music Theory
So, since i know one person wants me to expound here it is, completely unplugged, unedited, and it'll be a ramble, and may go places you don't like. But I'm taking it there!
Music is so very important to me. It's kind of hard to describe. It's not like "Hey, who's this band? What song is this? I need it!" I don't go searching for new stuff, I'm not looking for the next big thing, i just want something to listen to. I'm not in it for that kind of stuff.
Simply put, I think music is my closest connection to spirituality. That sounds pretty heavy, and it probably is. But I just feel that without music my life would be incomplete. I need it. It's absolutely perfect when you hear the song that complements your mood. There is nothing like it! It has the power to control your emotions. When I'm up, I want cheery poppy stuff. When I'm down I want dark and angry! When I'm light hearted i want something goofy, and when I'm sad i want a deep bellowing somber tune. Have to have it. I find comfort in it, it enhances my mood. For better or for worse.
I think music is an outlet for me. A place of comfort. As far as being 'spiritual' about it. I think it just delves so deep into my being that it takes on a new meaning. Not that every song or everytime i listen to music it is. But there are times, when I need it.
THe funny thing is, the only time I remember paying attention in church or being awake and alert is to sing. I would sleep through the readings, the homily what? it's time for communion?? Yikes! But I would be singing the songs with passion and energy. Because it was singing!
That's the other thing that comes with music, i enjoy listening to it, but I really don't know what I'd do if I couldn't create. (note to readers: yes, unfortunately I am considering my singing 'making music')
I can't sing. I occassionally am on tune, but never for an entire song. I get made fun of for it, and I am fine with that. I still am going to sing. Just to warn you, cause it delves back into that outlet of emotion, whatever i'm feeling can come out in song.I need to be able to sing.
ANd playing an instrument is also a good way. The bagpipe isn't the most musical instrument, but it has it's power. It's the reason people want it played at their funerals. It is so strong, a comfort! I wish I was on the listening side more than on the playing. Cause it offers strength and beauty to the mourners. And it feels good, it's an honor to be able to provide that service for them.
I could be a lot better at the bagpipes, but I am not. That is a problem! Cause it all comes down to the music.
I really feel like i haven't even done this post justice. I could go on about certain songs that i am not the same since I've heard them. But I have to get ready for class. There is more I could just babble about. Maybe some more later.
So there you have it, if you can't discern how much music means to me in my lifetime, then this blog was a waste.
and i'm spent
Music is so very important to me. It's kind of hard to describe. It's not like "Hey, who's this band? What song is this? I need it!" I don't go searching for new stuff, I'm not looking for the next big thing, i just want something to listen to. I'm not in it for that kind of stuff.
Simply put, I think music is my closest connection to spirituality. That sounds pretty heavy, and it probably is. But I just feel that without music my life would be incomplete. I need it. It's absolutely perfect when you hear the song that complements your mood. There is nothing like it! It has the power to control your emotions. When I'm up, I want cheery poppy stuff. When I'm down I want dark and angry! When I'm light hearted i want something goofy, and when I'm sad i want a deep bellowing somber tune. Have to have it. I find comfort in it, it enhances my mood. For better or for worse.
I think music is an outlet for me. A place of comfort. As far as being 'spiritual' about it. I think it just delves so deep into my being that it takes on a new meaning. Not that every song or everytime i listen to music it is. But there are times, when I need it.
THe funny thing is, the only time I remember paying attention in church or being awake and alert is to sing. I would sleep through the readings, the homily
That's the other thing that comes with music, i enjoy listening to it, but I really don't know what I'd do if I couldn't create. (note to readers: yes, unfortunately I am considering my singing 'making music')
I can't sing. I occassionally am on tune, but never for an entire song. I get made fun of for it, and I am fine with that. I still am going to sing. Just to warn you, cause it delves back into that outlet of emotion, whatever i'm feeling can come out in song.I need to be able to sing.
ANd playing an instrument is also a good way. The bagpipe isn't the most musical instrument, but it has it's power. It's the reason people want it played at their funerals. It is so strong, a comfort! I wish I was on the listening side more than on the playing. Cause it offers strength and beauty to the mourners. And it feels good, it's an honor to be able to provide that service for them.
I could be a lot better at the bagpipes, but I am not. That is a problem! Cause it all comes down to the music.
I really feel like i haven't even done this post justice. I could go on about certain songs that i am not the same since I've heard them. But I have to get ready for class. There is more I could just babble about. Maybe some more later.
So there you have it, if you can't discern how much music means to me in my lifetime, then this blog was a waste.
and i'm spent
11.29.2006
Too much turkey and NYC
So thanksgiving was good to see the family, hang out, binge eat. I have many thanks to give, it was a good time had by all, and was only cut short by a whirlwind tour of NYC for four days.
Ryan, Steve, Danny, and I loaded up my little lumina and headed East to spend the rest of break with Morgan, who attends NYU there for acting school. The trip was phenomenal and was never lacking in ridiculousness. We were out of control! THe roadtrip was good bonding, story-telling, and just general trouble making. Other then the fog denser than campbell's soup, we had a smooth drive.
Upon arriving in NYC bright and early friday morning, I had to wake up Erin so I could park my car in NJ, she was kind enough to let us leave it in her care, while we commuted about the big city. SHe loaded us up on a bus and we were on our way.
THe city is crazy, and it was even crazier cause it was 'black friday' People were everywhere, I was stepping on little kids left and right. We unloaded out stuff at morgan's dorm and hit the town. Most of the trip was all about eating, but the first day we walked about Times Square and the Broadway region. Swung into the NBC studios, checked out the plaza (whose name eludes me) and watched the figure skaters. We debated about which broadway show to see and finally settled on "Spring Awakenings". Which had just hit broadway. So we planned for that on Friday night.
I hit up PluckU to get some much anticipated wings cause Morgan had talked them up. They were pretty good, but I think the novelty of the name is worth more than the actual wings themselves.
Stephen and Morgan were insanely obsessed with 'Hitch' so everything in that movie we had to see "Rags to Riches", The Merril Lynch Bull. Could not escape that movie!
So we rested up for broadway and went to see the show. I was not a big fan of the show, although I think everyone else liked it. I felt they had a lot of talent, very goo voices, but the first act really lacked any semblance of a storyline or a point. The second act picked up the pace and I definitely perked up in my seat a bit more. I feel that the lyrics were rather silly at times and most of music didn't really convey the emotion or added to the storyline. Overall I'd have to rate it average. Not bad, just not that good.
Dinner on friday was really good. We went to an Italian palce that serves by course, So a bottle of wine and 3 courses later were were stuffed and ready for broadway! It was a meal of fresh mozzarella, stuffed mushrooms, some thing, and roasted red peppers, and the main course was three different pastas including rigitoni and tortellini. The tortellini was the best!
After that, we headed back, me, ryan, danny met up with Erin and Matt (ameriBuddies) at a bar and I got to chat with them and catch up, which was an awesome time. Since my team pretty much became my family for 10 months, it was like catching up with sister and brother (who happen to be dating, incestuous!)
Saturday started off good after a long sleep on the cold cold floor. We hit the town and walked along the Hudson, could the Lady Liberty. And the weather was absolutely gorgeous!
We stopped by the Irish Famine Heritage Memorial, which was interesting to see. Walked around Battery Park, and rode the Merrill Lynch Bull. There were a lot of Asian Tourists who were have a blast touching the Bull's testicles. I really wish I could have understood what they were saying. Steve stuck his head up the bull's ass, which I think is a fitting place for him. Made for a good picture.
Then we continued on to Central Park where we spent the majority of the day! Climbing on rocks watching ice skaters, runnign around pretending to be a boy band. PLaying on the playground. Ryan lost his wallet and somehow the people got ahold of the bank who got a hold of his mom who got a hold of him, and he met up with the people and retrieved completely intact. not bad for NYC! Then we set up for dinner
For dinner we added some ladies, Kylie, my sister's friend and former roommate from ND, and Courtney who is Morgan's girlfriend. We hit up a very posh thai restaurant 'Spice' We got the basement to ourselves, and dined like VIPs. The food was really good. I had duck lettuce wraps which were delcious, and topped it off with a little pad thai. And then dessert, we went to Max Brenner's OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I do not get excited for dessert, but this place was good! soooo good! I had tiny waffles with fresh fruit, ice cream, and chocoloate sauce. Heavely goodness! And everyone's food looked good.
Sunday we ate at a bakery and headed off. The road trip back was less eventually cause we were all really tired. but other then heavy traffic here and there, it went smoothly.
Over all the trip was unforgettable! I love NYC, and I don't normally advocate for big city living, but I'll take it! If you want to see pictures Ryan has a ton on his Facebook site. Good luck figuring that one out!
i will blog about more in the coming days!
I hope everyone's thanksgiving weekend was as good as mine!!
ciao
Ryan, Steve, Danny, and I loaded up my little lumina and headed East to spend the rest of break with Morgan, who attends NYU there for acting school. The trip was phenomenal and was never lacking in ridiculousness. We were out of control! THe roadtrip was good bonding, story-telling, and just general trouble making. Other then the fog denser than campbell's soup, we had a smooth drive.
Upon arriving in NYC bright and early friday morning, I had to wake up Erin so I could park my car in NJ, she was kind enough to let us leave it in her care, while we commuted about the big city. SHe loaded us up on a bus and we were on our way.
THe city is crazy, and it was even crazier cause it was 'black friday' People were everywhere, I was stepping on little kids left and right. We unloaded out stuff at morgan's dorm and hit the town. Most of the trip was all about eating, but the first day we walked about Times Square and the Broadway region. Swung into the NBC studios, checked out the plaza (whose name eludes me) and watched the figure skaters. We debated about which broadway show to see and finally settled on "Spring Awakenings". Which had just hit broadway. So we planned for that on Friday night.
I hit up PluckU to get some much anticipated wings cause Morgan had talked them up. They were pretty good, but I think the novelty of the name is worth more than the actual wings themselves.
Stephen and Morgan were insanely obsessed with 'Hitch' so everything in that movie we had to see "Rags to Riches", The Merril Lynch Bull. Could not escape that movie!
So we rested up for broadway and went to see the show. I was not a big fan of the show, although I think everyone else liked it. I felt they had a lot of talent, very goo voices, but the first act really lacked any semblance of a storyline or a point. The second act picked up the pace and I definitely perked up in my seat a bit more. I feel that the lyrics were rather silly at times and most of music didn't really convey the emotion or added to the storyline. Overall I'd have to rate it average. Not bad, just not that good.
Dinner on friday was really good. We went to an Italian palce that serves by course, So a bottle of wine and 3 courses later were were stuffed and ready for broadway! It was a meal of fresh mozzarella, stuffed mushrooms, some thing, and roasted red peppers, and the main course was three different pastas including rigitoni and tortellini. The tortellini was the best!
After that, we headed back, me, ryan, danny met up with Erin and Matt (ameriBuddies) at a bar and I got to chat with them and catch up, which was an awesome time. Since my team pretty much became my family for 10 months, it was like catching up with sister and brother (who happen to be dating, incestuous!)
Saturday started off good after a long sleep on the cold cold floor. We hit the town and walked along the Hudson, could the Lady Liberty. And the weather was absolutely gorgeous!
We stopped by the Irish Famine Heritage Memorial, which was interesting to see. Walked around Battery Park, and rode the Merrill Lynch Bull. There were a lot of Asian Tourists who were have a blast touching the Bull's testicles. I really wish I could have understood what they were saying. Steve stuck his head up the bull's ass, which I think is a fitting place for him. Made for a good picture.
Then we continued on to Central Park where we spent the majority of the day! Climbing on rocks watching ice skaters, runnign around pretending to be a boy band. PLaying on the playground. Ryan lost his wallet and somehow the people got ahold of the bank who got a hold of his mom who got a hold of him, and he met up with the people and retrieved completely intact. not bad for NYC! Then we set up for dinner
For dinner we added some ladies, Kylie, my sister's friend and former roommate from ND, and Courtney who is Morgan's girlfriend. We hit up a very posh thai restaurant 'Spice' We got the basement to ourselves, and dined like VIPs. The food was really good. I had duck lettuce wraps which were delcious, and topped it off with a little pad thai. And then dessert, we went to Max Brenner's OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I do not get excited for dessert, but this place was good! soooo good! I had tiny waffles with fresh fruit, ice cream, and chocoloate sauce. Heavely goodness! And everyone's food looked good.
Sunday we ate at a bakery and headed off. The road trip back was less eventually cause we were all really tired. but other then heavy traffic here and there, it went smoothly.
Over all the trip was unforgettable! I love NYC, and I don't normally advocate for big city living, but I'll take it! If you want to see pictures Ryan has a ton on his Facebook site. Good luck figuring that one out!
i will blog about more in the coming days!
I hope everyone's thanksgiving weekend was as good as mine!!
ciao
11.20.2006
Phenomenal!
So, I just went through the process of revamping my blog! Very impressive! I just kind of wish I could remove my email address from the blog. But it's not a big deal. I'd just like that option!
On with the real deal:
I had a phenomenal weekend! My weekends have been action packed as of late, and it looks like it'll only be getting better! Especially with the holidays and all the crazy goings on and people in town.
I got to help Erin and Nora warm their house! That was a fun party, played some euchre! Ate some spanakopita! Delicious, and got to see the family! Then I went to see a strange movie, but it was pretty entertaining. 'Happy Feet' is definitely someone's artistic expression. The story was pretty good, and I was rolling around in my seat. But the ending was a bit weird, and it got all enviromental on us, which didn't seem to fit the general theme. It just kind of went there, but not very well. Also, I had an entire bucket of popcorn dumped on me! That was a fun time!
OSU won! yes! Closer then I thought is would be, but still agreat game! Then, headed over to Susan's to play hours of board games. We had a good crowd, plenty of snacks, and a good time. I think we had 11-12 people, which was impressive!
I had tickets to the Steelers/Browns game. Went with little bro, and the game was good except for the ending when we lost. And normally I would accept that, but not with the Steelers! No way no how. They needed to win that game for the fans! That was ridiculous! Screw Roethlisburger! Screw Cowher! Screw PITTSBURGH!!!
Next weekend: Thanksgiving and New York! I pretty much have a week off! Which will be wonderful rest!
The following weekend: TransSiberian Orchestra and the Browns/Chiefs game! We'll see what else I'll be able to fit in.
The Hoidays are here, let the games begin!
On with the real deal:
I had a phenomenal weekend! My weekends have been action packed as of late, and it looks like it'll only be getting better! Especially with the holidays and all the crazy goings on and people in town.
I got to help Erin and Nora warm their house! That was a fun party, played some euchre! Ate some spanakopita! Delicious, and got to see the family! Then I went to see a strange movie, but it was pretty entertaining. 'Happy Feet' is definitely someone's artistic expression. The story was pretty good, and I was rolling around in my seat. But the ending was a bit weird, and it got all enviromental on us, which didn't seem to fit the general theme. It just kind of went there, but not very well. Also, I had an entire bucket of popcorn dumped on me! That was a fun time!
OSU won! yes! Closer then I thought is would be, but still agreat game! Then, headed over to Susan's to play hours of board games. We had a good crowd, plenty of snacks, and a good time. I think we had 11-12 people, which was impressive!
I had tickets to the Steelers/Browns game. Went with little bro, and the game was good except for the ending when we lost. And normally I would accept that, but not with the Steelers! No way no how. They needed to win that game for the fans! That was ridiculous! Screw Roethlisburger! Screw Cowher! Screw PITTSBURGH!!!
Next weekend: Thanksgiving and New York! I pretty much have a week off! Which will be wonderful rest!
The following weekend: TransSiberian Orchestra and the Browns/Chiefs game! We'll see what else I'll be able to fit in.
The Hoidays are here, let the games begin!
11.15.2006
Radio failed me last night
So, I depend on the radio to get me through the night. It keeps my energy level up, especially when I can jus tbelt out any song I take a particular liking to. Well, last night was the first night my radio failed me! Music essentially touches the soul. It can invoke emotions, comfort, cheer us up, sympathize, or even be an outlet for anger. Last night, the music did not match my mood. I couldn't find a station! It was sad! When I was counting on it most, it failed me. I tried i tried, I was changing the station as often as I could, and still nothing. Sad sad! A couple good osngs came on, but those moments were fleeting. And so, my workday was ruined.
I will eventually get over it. But work could have been so much better last night! I would like to delve further into my philosophy on the power of music, but, you caught me at a bad time. Too tired, can barely form coherent sentences.
I will soon become a ghost for a while. Two projects, a test, and busy weekend are going to wear me thin! But it'll all be over in a month! And then winter break! I've never looked forward to winter break this much before!
New York t-minus 8 days and counting!
I will eventually get over it. But work could have been so much better last night! I would like to delve further into my philosophy on the power of music, but, you caught me at a bad time. Too tired, can barely form coherent sentences.
I will soon become a ghost for a while. Two projects, a test, and busy weekend are going to wear me thin! But it'll all be over in a month! And then winter break! I've never looked forward to winter break this much before!
New York t-minus 8 days and counting!
11.14.2006
I got my ass kicked by swing dancing!
So, I am still recovering from the weekend Tuesday morning, and this might take til Thanksgiving break to get back to good. The weekend was fantastic! Friday started out good cause I was treated to seeing my brother when I got back from work Thursday night/Friday morning. Then I caught some Z's, hung out til Liz picked me up, and off to Columbus! I got to see Riley and Amanda, who are both doing well. We went to the Rock Climbing Gym at OSU. They took there belay tests, and off we went. I reached the top of the wall twice, which I haven't really done before on a 30+ foot wall. Other then that it was a good activity to start my 'mini vacation' on. Meet up with the Aspiring lawyer, Aaron after that. Ate at this great pizza place, which the name eludes me, but has Dog in it. It comes highly recommended from me! Then played some pool and crashed at Aaron's. It was a good catch-up! Bummed around until swing dancing started, and then it was ALL OVER. It was cool because they were teaching Lindy, as I am well versed in East Coast (jitterbug?? maybe) this was new to me. I did all right, but i need a lot of work. The hardest part was, it was 8 hours of full on concentration. Trying to remember the moves they taught, and then trying to perfect them and get the timing right. Needless to say, I remember very little, but I have a decent intro to Lindy. I also get rather frustrated because there is no way to keep up with what they are teaching, so really you need to write stuff down, or have an excellent memory. I had neither pen or paper or that memory. Had a quick dinner break at a Chinese buffet, ehhhhhhhh, it was food. Then continued to dance the night way. There was definitely a high level of dancing going on. I felt a little out of place because of my limited skills and exposure to the true swing scene. The dance was better because I could pull out my patented moves and shake a little. The few times I ventured into Lindy I quickly lost the beat, or lost my partner, OOPS! And then after the dance, back to Charlie's place to play board games and eat. Except no one ate!
I didn't sleep well, I seem to have lost the ability to sleep long hours of time. So I was up early morning while everyone else slept in. I occupied my time by a) playing with the dog b) reading the Columbus newspaper c) sitting outside in the relatively warm weather d) I almost resorted to solitaire, but people got up by then. Played Mad Gab(s) which was a fun fun game. I had played the cards before, but not really with any rules. It was an interesting game and a good change of pace from Cranium and Apples to Apples. I am a game board fiend at times, sorry, part of my family tradition. Just steer clear of Scrabble at family functions, you'll get whooped. (not by me) Then we grabbed lunch at Quaker Steak and Lube!!! I love Louisiana Lickers!! Delicious! Then went for more swing dancing.
This was bad. Bad bad bad! I was not doing well, not picking up on the moves, and kind of beat up on myself because whoever happen to be my partner that rotation got stuck with SUCKINESS! But some of the moves we learned were pretty cool, if only I could put them into practice on the dance floor. I think I can add two of the movies for sure! But we'll see.
So after that I swore of sing dancing for atleast 24 hours, but it looks like it might be a little longer than that, but just because a lack of opportunities.
anyway, this isn't really where I wanted to go with the blog because overall I thought the weekend was super duper. Just a little rough, and this makes it sound like Hell! I would say it was somewhere in between Heaven and Purgatory.
That's all I got! I'll be doing lots of homework the next two weeks, so don't expect too many blogs. Maybe you make a specific request for a subject, I might humor you. Other than that, i'll see you when I see you!
I didn't sleep well, I seem to have lost the ability to sleep long hours of time. So I was up early morning while everyone else slept in. I occupied my time by a) playing with the dog b) reading the Columbus newspaper c) sitting outside in the relatively warm weather d) I almost resorted to solitaire, but people got up by then. Played Mad Gab(s) which was a fun fun game. I had played the cards before, but not really with any rules. It was an interesting game and a good change of pace from Cranium and Apples to Apples. I am a game board fiend at times, sorry, part of my family tradition. Just steer clear of Scrabble at family functions, you'll get whooped. (not by me) Then we grabbed lunch at Quaker Steak and Lube!!! I love Louisiana Lickers!! Delicious! Then went for more swing dancing.
This was bad. Bad bad bad! I was not doing well, not picking up on the moves, and kind of beat up on myself because whoever happen to be my partner that rotation got stuck with SUCKINESS! But some of the moves we learned were pretty cool, if only I could put them into practice on the dance floor. I think I can add two of the movies for sure! But we'll see.
So after that I swore of sing dancing for atleast 24 hours, but it looks like it might be a little longer than that, but just because a lack of opportunities.
anyway, this isn't really where I wanted to go with the blog because overall I thought the weekend was super duper. Just a little rough, and this makes it sound like Hell! I would say it was somewhere in between Heaven and Purgatory.
That's all I got! I'll be doing lots of homework the next two weeks, so don't expect too many blogs. Maybe you make a specific request for a subject, I might humor you. Other than that, i'll see you when I see you!
11.09.2006
habla espanol?
That's good, I don't. Well, maybe un pocito.
so the weekend is finally upon and I don't know if I'm ready for this. It's going to be non-stop action starting at 2pm. Getta see some woosta buddies on friday, then 2 days of pure swing dancing............. good good stuff. Hopefully, I will achieve a new level of swing dancing greatness (i'm not really all that great) but i can dream of being on dancing with the stars.
and again, i'm losing steam on this blog, just gonna chug through it.
so yeah, i'll have a super blog to post after this weekend, I promise.
Good night!
so the weekend is finally upon and I don't know if I'm ready for this. It's going to be non-stop action starting at 2pm. Getta see some woosta buddies on friday, then 2 days of pure swing dancing............. good good stuff. Hopefully, I will achieve a new level of swing dancing greatness (i'm not really all that great) but i can dream of being on dancing with the stars.
and again, i'm losing steam on this blog, just gonna chug through it.
so yeah, i'll have a super blog to post after this weekend, I promise.
Good night!
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