On my soapbox making dedications to advancement, pain, and beauty.

So I just noticed it's been about 2 weeks and 3 days since my last post, which is way to long. I do have a good reason for my lack of updates, sort of. I have been busy with meetings, studying, and test taking. I am doing all of this because I am tired of applying for jobs and not getting hired. I'm tired of just sitting around all day doing nothing. Most importantly I'm tired of not making decent money. So I am going to go back to school. I don't think I am going to do the traditional college thing, but I am going to take some classes that will get me certified in I.T. In other words I want to be the "Computer Guy" people go to. It's what I am really good at and I like doing it, and there are tons of jobs out there in the field. I was originally going to go for journalism but I decided that I love music and writing more as a hobby. I don't want to become a jaded rock critic or end up hating having to write everyday. However computers I can handle, besides if I end up not touching a computer for a few days outside of my I.T. job it's not like it's a bad thing. It gives me the chance to get out of the cave and into the world. I'm in the process of getting everything straightened out for it. I have to jump through a lot of hoops in order for the state to help me out financially, but I am on it like flies on shit. I'm really excited. I also have been busy messing around with my dinosaur of a computer trying to get it running like a well oiled machine once again. My dad recently gave me not one but two of his old CPU's to mess around with which means that I have three computers. Well actually it's only two right now because I used one for parts to make the other two super computers. It's been a lot of fun, sometimes frustrating but it's also been VERY educational. I plan on building my own computer soon with the one I used for parts. I just need to save a little before doing that. I'm a nerd, but it rocks!
Plastic Operator - Folder

A few days ago I realized that I have not used my Wii Fit in a long time, 63 days to be exact. I broke out the old balance board and popped in the game and proceeded to get my sweat on, and I did. It felt really good and I felt like I actually did something good for my body for a change. at the end of the day I was surprised at how I didn't ache like I usually do when I haven't "worked out" in a while. Well my surprise turned into pain the next morning. Mainly in the abs region. It hurt so bad that I could not stand up straight without feeling like someone had tied my abs to a car and sped away. It hurt bad and 2 days later I still am feeling the burn. I need to use it more often but I will not be attempting it again until I can stand with out wincing. They say no pain no gain, but damn the pain sucks. This better be worth it because if I get up to heaven and they tell me that I would have lived to the same age if I had worked out or not I'm going to be pissed. Speaking of getting fit, I am making my 1,315,260th attempt to quit smoking. I have a quit date set and I am going to try to stick with it. My sister and brother in law are doing the same so I'll have a little support.
Goldfinger - Question

Summer TV sucks! It's either reality TV or talent shows non stop in the evening. Frankly I am so sick of this trash TV it makes me want to puke. Of course there is one exceptions to the rule, Biggest Loser. The other night I had on Americas Got Talent which I normally try to avoid like the plague, but I wanted something on while I was waiting for my computer to reinstall windows (which takes a while). There was a girl on there who did a really cool piano version of Poker Face by Lady Gaga, which I didn't know was so popular because I never listen to the radio. In fact I just heard the real version a few minutes ago. My verdict is that it's alright but I like Just Dance more. I did however know Lady Gaga sang the song because a few months ago I found this great remix. I just love the beat!
Kid Cudi (feat. Kanye West and Common) - Make Her Say (I Poker Her Face)

I am an avid movie watcher and occasionally I try to catch a few documentaries as well. The other day I picked up An Inconvenient Truth. You know the Al Gore movie where he talks about global warming, and somehow incorporates how he lost the election (yeah it sucks, and I feel bad for him, but come on. Not in a movie about global warming) I saw it at the library and it was free and I remember people telling me that it was pretty interesting so I picked it up. I watched the whole thing even though it was a lot of charts and graphs and his voice makes me want to fall asleep. I thought it was really good, aside from all the feel bad for me propaganda. I posted on my facebook that it was a really good movie and thought other people should see it. Well I got a few responses, one about how he's making big money from the carbon credits, and another flat out questioning why I believe anything he says. I feel I need to "clear the air" here. First of all I am not anywhere near being a fan of politics and I don't pay that much attention to it. Don't misunderstand me, I do keep track of some things but I'm not a junkie. Call me ignorant, I don't care. I have the mind set that I never trusted any politician and I never will. I think they are all crooked and soulless to some point. I am more anti-government than anything, and I can't even say I am that because I think there needs to be some form of authority. I think it comes from the punk/anti-establishment music I listened to growing up, and from the people I hung around with. Again I'm not saying that I hate the Government but I think there is a lot of shit wrong *coughpatriotactcough* but I digress. I liked the movie only for the simple fact that someone realizes that there is a problem going on with pollution that is starting to take it's toll on the earth and is speaking out about it. There is no way it can be denied that nothing is happening. If people in China (or wherever it is) need to wear a mask to filter their air then there is a problem. If we are ripping a hole in our ozone, there is more than likely a problem. I can't stand it when people tell me there is nothing wrong and we don't need the change or that global warming is a myth. I may be ignorant, but that is just plain stupid. Why would you not want to use things like solar and wind created energies, or cleaner and fewer carbon emissions, or even recycling products that will cut back on using natural resources. Like I said I'm not a fan of politics but I do commend Al Gore for at least coming out and saying "Hey, we need to do something here." I have to admit that I never recycled before I lived with a roommate who demanded we start. I know I am part of the problem, but after seeing that movie I want to become a part of the solution. However if it's not making dollars then it isn't making sense, right? I just wish people would put all political bullshit aside and say you know what lets just do it because it's the only planet we have. *steps down from his soapbox*
Sesame Street feat. Ernie - I Don't Want To Live On The Moon

As I am sure anyone who reads this blog knows by now that I am a closet fan of a lot of music that isn't necessarily cool. I know I recently posted a cover of a Taylor Swift song but I am going to do it again. It's sort of funny because my sister introduced me to Taylor and I thought man this is pretty good music. Then I saw her play on a few music award shows and she didn't lip sync and she actually played guitar, and played it quite well. I liked her even more. Then the other day I was at my sisters house and she played some videos of hers and they were clever and now I can say that I am a fan. Would I buy a CD by her just yet....um no. However if she keeps on impressing me and doesn't go all Britney I just might have to drop some cash for her. This is a instrumental mashup/medley cover of Love Story (which is becoming one of my favorite songs. Got to love that melody) and Viva La Vida by Coldplay. What results is a beautiful arrangement. When listening to this I started to sing the lyrics to Private Eye Alkaline Trio. If you have not heard the song Love Story I would recommend giving it a spin.
Jon Schmidt - Taylor Swift Love Story/Coldplay Viva La Vida

The last song today I am going to dedicate to my good friend Jake. I was at his house a while ago and we were sitting around watching football and he asked me if I would like a drink. Of course I said yes and then he asked if I ever had a Bloody Mary. I told him I never had but I didn't like tomato juice at all. He said well I'll make one and let you taste it first. He proceeded to tell me that he has become a big fan of them. I tried the drink and I did not like it at all. If I am going to drink juice it has to be sweet and not taste like a glass full of ketchup. To each his own I guess. I picked this song because I know Jake likes Johnny Cash and I would hope he likes Willie. So Jake this ones for you.
Willie Nelson - Bloody Mary Morning