Currently: trying not to eat while smelling the Turkey being cooked. Mmmmm. and listening to this. (Go buy it. Now!)
Happy Thanksgiving All!!
(25 things that...)
I am thankful for
-God. A merciful, loving, forgiving, omniscient God
-My family. A crazy and weird family, but I would go even more insane without them
-My friends. They understand me better than I do sometimes
-My church family. There's a reason I travel at least an hour every Sunday
-My college group. They are crazy people let me tell you, but everybody needs some crazy people in their life.
-My school. To have my world flipped upside down during high school, expectaions taken away, and still be going somewhere that Im happy with, yea.
-My boardies. Its not just the shared love of Switchfoot, but how we connect and understand each other. And having a group of friends at concerts helps. :)
-Weekends. Sleeping in. Yay.
-Having a job. Even when the hours and pay are minimal, its still something to see money in your bank account and buy concert tickets by yourself.
-Switchfoot. The lyrics that I understand and can sing meaning, the amazing talented music, having a cellist at local shows, the concerts with amazing moments, a band of 5 great guys. Thats just the tip of the iceberg people.
-Music. Me live without it? No thank you
-My cello. My wooden baby, the thing I pour my soul into when I play it. Yes.
-My cat. My furry baby. Its not just my love of animals and cats, but the fact that Im lucky enough to have had him his whole life. To have this creature since I was 16 who loves me no matter what.
-Writing. It keeps me sane
-My best friends. If my friends get me, these people make me.
-Love
-Honesty
-Turkey. esp my mom being willing to go and get white turkey just for me. Yay.
-Not being depressed. I been through low moments in my life. Its nice to see the sunny side of things and have to try hard for it.
-Not having to wear shoes most places I go
-having my own room
-Tchaikovsky. His music may give me weird dreams, but it some of my favorite stuff
-hair.
-knowing Im young and have a lifetime to experience things like travel.
-books, reading.
-being the one to take pictures and not be in them most of the time.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Just some independence. A taste, really.
Cureently: has this song stuck in my head. (Maybe I'll be over it by friday. HEHEHE. Okay Corny joke time over...)
This week feels weird.
And it's not JUST because Thanksgiving is tomorrow and I get to see Switchfoot on Friday.
Or that I was sick this weekend and still feel out of it.
My brother was in hospital for two days. Nothing huge or horrible, just had an EEG so the doctors can see how his brain works (and they were trying to induce an seizure. heh) (He's autistic and has seizures. it was scary for a bit but he's much better now)
My parents had to stay with him and I had the apartment to myself for two days.
My mom called and let me know he was in the wing next to the one where I had my back surgery almost 7 years (dude. Im old. Heheheh)
For some reason it made me think independence. When i was in the hospital, my mom stayed the first two nights and my parents came every day but I was alone during the night.
And yes, my brother needed someone in the room with him at all times, but both my parents stayed with him.
Is it because Im older I have more reign to do things?
I mean, except for some major parts of my Junior and Senior year, my parents have essentially always trusted me and let me do things.
I think its in myself that I dont understand how I deserved it. I'm my own worst critic, just knowing how easily it can all be broken.
Maybe its that I can take care of myself where as my brother needs to watched to make sure he's not alone when he seizures.
But my family is home now and all I could think this morning was "wow. I could totally do the whole living alone thing. I mean sure..I could be a little hermity but ... I get stuff done. I can focus on homework, chores. If I get lonely I just IM someone and find a movie / tv show online to watch to feel like other people are talking to me. I could actually do this."
Of course. Its probably different with the added stress of bills and a job and...yea. Heheh.
Final point-Trust and responsibility and all that change once you're 18. You are your own person. Even though I still live with parents and depend on them for shelter and food, I am my own person. The whole independence thing is different when its your own.
(Okay song change. This. and then because I need to hear the original. THIS.)
Well..thats all. Random thoughts from the past couple of days.
Tomorrow? Turkey day!
Friday? SWITCHFOOT
And then three weeks of studying and school and finals.
Weeeee
This week feels weird.
And it's not JUST because Thanksgiving is tomorrow and I get to see Switchfoot on Friday.
Or that I was sick this weekend and still feel out of it.
My brother was in hospital for two days. Nothing huge or horrible, just had an EEG so the doctors can see how his brain works (and they were trying to induce an seizure. heh) (He's autistic and has seizures. it was scary for a bit but he's much better now)
My parents had to stay with him and I had the apartment to myself for two days.
My mom called and let me know he was in the wing next to the one where I had my back surgery almost 7 years (dude. Im old. Heheheh)
For some reason it made me think independence. When i was in the hospital, my mom stayed the first two nights and my parents came every day but I was alone during the night.
And yes, my brother needed someone in the room with him at all times, but both my parents stayed with him.
Is it because Im older I have more reign to do things?
I mean, except for some major parts of my Junior and Senior year, my parents have essentially always trusted me and let me do things.
I think its in myself that I dont understand how I deserved it. I'm my own worst critic, just knowing how easily it can all be broken.
Maybe its that I can take care of myself where as my brother needs to watched to make sure he's not alone when he seizures.
But my family is home now and all I could think this morning was "wow. I could totally do the whole living alone thing. I mean sure..I could be a little hermity but ... I get stuff done. I can focus on homework, chores. If I get lonely I just IM someone and find a movie / tv show online to watch to feel like other people are talking to me. I could actually do this."
Of course. Its probably different with the added stress of bills and a job and...yea. Heheh.
Final point-Trust and responsibility and all that change once you're 18. You are your own person. Even though I still live with parents and depend on them for shelter and food, I am my own person. The whole independence thing is different when its your own.
(Okay song change. This. and then because I need to hear the original. THIS.)
Well..thats all. Random thoughts from the past couple of days.
Tomorrow? Turkey day!
Friday? SWITCHFOOT
And then three weeks of studying and school and finals.
Weeeee
Sunday, November 22, 2009
I thought this was my work hazard. Grr
Currently: attempting to eat. Ehehe. I shouldnt say attempt, Ive actually *been* eating.
I made a joke when I got my babysitting job. That getting sick and being sick and all that fun stuff was my work hazard.
Due to..life..I havent been scheduled to work the past two weeks. And of course, I got sick.
By not working.
Bah. Its mostly just a sinus head cold and kinda flu-ishy and I think its all but gone, but its still annoying.
This morning I had coffee to override the knock-out medicine I took last night. The medicine didnt wear off till noonish and THEN the coffee kicked in. I was like a ADD squirrel afternoon. Just getting distracted by shiny things.
HEHEH.
Eh. I shouldnt complain. Life is good. I mean, Im doing good at school, I do have a job (as irregular and minimal hours as it is), my familys good, my friends rock, I get to see to see Switchfoot this weekend.
Yes, I have sooo so so much to be thankful for this week.
But I hate being sick and it always seems to override everything.
So tired.
But I have homework to do. Meh. heh.
I made a joke when I got my babysitting job. That getting sick and being sick and all that fun stuff was my work hazard.
Due to..life..I havent been scheduled to work the past two weeks. And of course, I got sick.
By not working.
Bah. Its mostly just a sinus head cold and kinda flu-ishy and I think its all but gone, but its still annoying.
This morning I had coffee to override the knock-out medicine I took last night. The medicine didnt wear off till noonish and THEN the coffee kicked in. I was like a ADD squirrel afternoon. Just getting distracted by shiny things.
HEHEH.
Eh. I shouldnt complain. Life is good. I mean, Im doing good at school, I do have a job (as irregular and minimal hours as it is), my familys good, my friends rock, I get to see to see Switchfoot this weekend.
Yes, I have sooo so so much to be thankful for this week.
But I hate being sick and it always seems to override everything.
So tired.
But I have homework to do. Meh. heh.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Rambling-bamblings of a tired person.
Currently: happy my mom is home from her vacation.
Hi blog.
Im sorry I havent posted.
I blame my busy life.
Well, not my busy life really, just my lack of motivation after being busy.
You see, cause, yes, homework and school and church and my family and friends and (esp lately) Switchfoot but its more being way too tired and not wanting to sit and do anything that I blame my no posts on and I have been writing in my journal just not here cause i really have been crazy inspired lately and i life run on sentences so this is becoming one and im really really really tired right now.
Heh.
Also. This new Switchfoot video slightly freaks me out.
I mean-I think its just the close up shot of Jon at the beginning. He looks like a creeper.
But other than that I like it. I mean. Romey on accordion?=WIN
And I love seeing all the guys sing with Jon.
I really do love that song.
BTW YOU SHOULD GO THE NEW ALBUM IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY.
Alright. homework time.
Hi blog.
Im sorry I havent posted.
I blame my busy life.
Well, not my busy life really, just my lack of motivation after being busy.
You see, cause, yes, homework and school and church and my family and friends and (esp lately) Switchfoot but its more being way too tired and not wanting to sit and do anything that I blame my no posts on and I have been writing in my journal just not here cause i really have been crazy inspired lately and i life run on sentences so this is becoming one and im really really really tired right now.
Heh.
Also. This new Switchfoot video slightly freaks me out.
I mean-I think its just the close up shot of Jon at the beginning. He looks like a creeper.
But other than that I like it. I mean. Romey on accordion?=WIN
And I love seeing all the guys sing with Jon.
I really do love that song.
BTW YOU SHOULD GO THE NEW ALBUM IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY.
Alright. homework time.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
I need constant soundtracking
Currently: refreshing twitter and facebook to continually see Mess Of Me stuff. =)
Everyone that knows me, knows I love music. I almsot constantly have it playing.
I love soundtracks. I love making playlists.
But sometimes-it doesnt matter to me unless I can share it with others.
SO.
Musical post here.
First artist up? A continuation from last post-Switchfoot has the new Mess of Me video and I have posted up on the "current" line. Watch the video, rate it, fav it, comment. Please =D
We're really trying to get this video go big within the next 24 hours, and we jsut need some help from where we already have it at.
Second-Zoe Keating.
Now I actually found her on twitter. she's one of those "people you should follow". I think I only followed cause she's a cellist. ANYWAYS.
There are three of her tracks FREE on last.fm
Sun Will Set
Legions (War)
Exurgency
Honestly, exurgency is what made me fall in love and go buy her two albums on amazon. I love her stuff.
Next. Another cellist. Unwoman.
I found her through Zoe Keating on twitter. It was like the other nite she poste her site link so I went. She only has two albums and she sings while playing but holy moly is she good.
I went like two days just listening to her stuff.
http://unwoman.bandcamp.com/
im still debating over what I want to buy from her. there's options
NOTE-her covers of Hurt and House of the Rising Sun are incredible. Her original stuff is awesome too. Im very very into it.
And lastly.
Glee.
Normally, Im not into what the hype is, but I love love love this show. Maybe cause its all musical and reminds me of the kids I hung out with in high school. I dunno.
But I usually watch it on Hulu-depending on the week and if Ive been working or not.
Okay-the next bit may or may not have spoilers. Its mostly just about the songs though.
Last week-Now, Im not a huge Neil Diamond fan.
My mom and brother are.
but this last week? Puck sang "Sweet Caroline"
oooohhh I have a new obsession. Heh.
And the week beofre (or the week before that) Quinn sang "You Just Keep Me Hangin On"
Its really.
Im so amused amazon already has volume 1 of season 1 soundtrack up. They do THAT many songs.
LOVE IT.
Alright. I gotta me some homework done.
You?
You check out the music I posted.
Everyone that knows me, knows I love music. I almsot constantly have it playing.
I love soundtracks. I love making playlists.
But sometimes-it doesnt matter to me unless I can share it with others.
SO.
Musical post here.
First artist up? A continuation from last post-Switchfoot has the new Mess of Me video and I have posted up on the "current" line. Watch the video, rate it, fav it, comment. Please =D
We're really trying to get this video go big within the next 24 hours, and we jsut need some help from where we already have it at.
Second-Zoe Keating.
Now I actually found her on twitter. she's one of those "people you should follow". I think I only followed cause she's a cellist. ANYWAYS.
There are three of her tracks FREE on last.fm
Sun Will Set
Legions (War)
Exurgency
Honestly, exurgency is what made me fall in love and go buy her two albums on amazon. I love her stuff.
Next. Another cellist. Unwoman.
I found her through Zoe Keating on twitter. It was like the other nite she poste her site link so I went. She only has two albums and she sings while playing but holy moly is she good.
I went like two days just listening to her stuff.
http://unwoman.bandcamp.com/
im still debating over what I want to buy from her. there's options
NOTE-her covers of Hurt and House of the Rising Sun are incredible. Her original stuff is awesome too. Im very very into it.
And lastly.
Glee.
Normally, Im not into what the hype is, but I love love love this show. Maybe cause its all musical and reminds me of the kids I hung out with in high school. I dunno.
But I usually watch it on Hulu-depending on the week and if Ive been working or not.
Okay-the next bit may or may not have spoilers. Its mostly just about the songs though.
Last week-Now, Im not a huge Neil Diamond fan.
My mom and brother are.
but this last week? Puck sang "Sweet Caroline"
oooohhh I have a new obsession. Heh.
And the week beofre (or the week before that) Quinn sang "You Just Keep Me Hangin On"
Its really.
Im so amused amazon already has volume 1 of season 1 soundtrack up. They do THAT many songs.
LOVE IT.
Alright. I gotta me some homework done.
You?
You check out the music I posted.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Hello November, Hello Hurricane. Cello Solo.
Currently: really sleepy. and listening to http://unwoman.bandcamp.com/album/the-keys
Okay. So a heads up. this post is mostly about Switchfoot. So run away now if you want.
Lets start with album news, yes?
8 more days. well, 7 days and *looks at clock* 18 minutes. I pre-ordered mine and am hoping it comes early. Even if only by a day.
But, the album is streaming on myspace. I refuse. I paid for the collectors edition set and I am making the day I get special by listening to then, yes I am!!
Although I have been listening to the previews on their site and uhm... *loves*. Seriously.
Ive never been this excited for anything. I want my copy of the album to be here now already.
Concerts. Its annoying how much they play locally and I have to miss. This next Sunday they'll be in El Cajon and I didn't buy tickets before they sold out and I have no way there. boo. And then the 11th they'll be in West Hollywood and the day after they're playing the Jimmy Kimmel show-WHICH I got free tickets to but had to give up cause I have no way there.
Boo. Again.
But I have a ticket to the Anaheim show the day after Thanksgiving. So. I should count my blessings. Heh. (and yes-I want to go the the Ventura show the day after that but-its becoming harder and harder to figure out how i'll do it...)
Hm.What else. I dont know. My life is Switchfoot-packed. Esp this month.
Other than switchfoot??? Well, school. Which I finally caught up on reading today. I think Ill be caught up with everything by the end of this week.
Work-been pretty. Wish I had more hours, but I can only babysit and get paid so much (If you're reading this and have a job for me-TELL ME!!)
Church-love it. It fills my life. Though Im getting an idea of why many people avoid volunteering for multiple things in the church. Heh.
I dont know what else.
Oh. Because it made me giggle.
Okay. So a heads up. this post is mostly about Switchfoot. So run away now if you want.
Lets start with album news, yes?
8 more days. well, 7 days and *looks at clock* 18 minutes. I pre-ordered mine and am hoping it comes early. Even if only by a day.
But, the album is streaming on myspace. I refuse. I paid for the collectors edition set and I am making the day I get special by listening to then, yes I am!!
Although I have been listening to the previews on their site and uhm... *loves*. Seriously.
Ive never been this excited for anything. I want my copy of the album to be here now already.
Concerts. Its annoying how much they play locally and I have to miss. This next Sunday they'll be in El Cajon and I didn't buy tickets before they sold out and I have no way there. boo. And then the 11th they'll be in West Hollywood and the day after they're playing the Jimmy Kimmel show-WHICH I got free tickets to but had to give up cause I have no way there.
Boo. Again.
But I have a ticket to the Anaheim show the day after Thanksgiving. So. I should count my blessings. Heh. (and yes-I want to go the the Ventura show the day after that but-its becoming harder and harder to figure out how i'll do it...)
Hm.What else. I dont know. My life is Switchfoot-packed. Esp this month.
Other than switchfoot??? Well, school. Which I finally caught up on reading today. I think Ill be caught up with everything by the end of this week.
Work-been pretty. Wish I had more hours, but I can only babysit and get paid so much (If you're reading this and have a job for me-TELL ME!!)
Church-love it. It fills my life. Though Im getting an idea of why many people avoid volunteering for multiple things in the church. Heh.
I dont know what else.
Oh. Because it made me giggle.
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