Still Here

Forgot this still existed...

...figured I'd resurrect it...

we'll see what comes of it

you and me

Random Thoughts

The world swells with the weight of our pain

It gives and gives while we take and take

We take and take and take

With no thought of what that really means

Without thought of mistake

Without a greater sense of purpose or destiny

What shall I consume today? we ask

How shall I satisfy my waning inclinations? we wonder

We yell and scream and throw our little temper tantrums

Wondering why no one is listening

Why nobody cares

Forgetting that they are hopelessly consumed by their own desires

To be concerned with our complaints

Meanwhile the rocks cry out with anticipation

And the world swells with the weight of our pain

Words.

It's been a while since my last post, but I've been thinking a lot about words and how they can be so empty but, at the same time, can be so powerful. I was watching this video on YouTube called Words. and it reminded just how what we say to other people can seriously affect them and can even change they way they think about themselves, about others, and ultimately about God. I think that we (especially me) forget that and find ourselves saying whatever comes to mind and oftentimes, as a result, we say a lot of hurtful things even when we don't always mean to. Think about what you say to others and how that deeply affects them. Who knows, maybe you can actually make a big difference in one person's life.

The Master Cleanse: Day 4

Have you ever heard of the master cleanse?? I've tried it a couple of times in the past and have failed horribly. Basically what it is, for those of you who have no clue, is you fast for ten days while drinking a ton of water, a lemonade drink, and laxative tea. Mmm. The lemonade is made with filtered water, grade B maple syrup, fresh squeezed lemons, and cyan pepper. Today is my fourth day of the ten. I am hangry. Tonight I have a staff Xmas dinner at this really delicious restaraunt and i can't eat any of it. Today has definitely been the most difficult because I've been experiencing a lot more hunger pangs + other stomach pangs + farting "poop" (it can hardly be called poop) + I pee every five minutes. Doesn't it make you want to try it?? At the end of the cleanse you're supposed to "drop a rope" where all the nasty toxins that have been built up in the intestines come flooding out! Can't wait! I'll let you know how it goes

Party Like A Barack Star!

okay okay i know there are many different emotions involved with the election. People either love or hate the outcome. Everywhere I turn I hear that Obama is the antichrist, Obama hates Christians, Obama swears on the Koran, Obama's Marxist, Obama hates babies. Families are replenishing their emergency stores, investing in the latest weaponry, sending their children to foreign, albiet "democtratic" lands. Well the clear majority voted for the guy so what are you going to do? Those who did vote for him swear that he will fix everything; stickers are mass produced donning the phrase "What Would Obama Do?" Serious debates are, at this very moment, being held over who's better: JC or Obama. Crazy right? Junior highers are just as polarized on the issue if not more so. The night Barack was elected I received a load of texts from some of them, absolutely ecstatic that he was victorious. I wondered what they were so excited about. I mean, do they even really know anything about the guy? Of course he is pretty cool and listens to Jay-Z and stuff so I guess I could understand. The next day I heard from students from the other camp, furious that the Nazi Socialists will be the next president, seriously worried for their futures. Never has a president been expected to wield such devastating (or salvific) power as the young man who will be inaugurated in January of 2009. What do I think? If he is truly the antichrist, it's about flippin time...

Pandora + What's New

I've been working on new music that is definitely unlike most of my other stuff but I'm really excited about how it sounds so far. Hopefully it will be done relatively soon and I can post it here. Actually I don't even have lyrics yet but will post them when they come along. have any lyric ideas?poems or whatnot? let me know.

Also, Pandora is amazing so you should check it out at the bottom of the page. You can create your own custom stations that are taylored to your fav bands and/or music preference. One great song followed by another with no commercial or dj interruption. Now that's my kind of radio station!

And They're Back

An event of epic proportion took place two days ago. This last Wednesday I took a trip back in time, literally, to Pomona to see one of my favorite bands from high school. weird. i'm old. the band's name is Far (a pioneer of emo, according to the OC Times) and ten years ago they broke up. However, under the guise of Hot Little Pony they reunited for a world tour consisting entirely of Pomona and Hollywood, Ca. and the UK. i was giddy with excitement and anticipation as the band took the stage, Jonah (singer) wore a plastered smile from ear to ear, the experience surreal. They did not disappoint. In the pic you can see Daniel and I'm next to him in the shadows i swear! You can also check out a clip from the show to the right: Far @ the Glasshouse ---------------->