Prank for Me

My masterpiece, which took weeks of planning and plenty of lying. I reckon it is in Windows Media Player mode.

Beat Kitchen for Me

(I started this post last week, but didn't finish. Goooo Copy Paste!) I should be studying for Physics, but oh well, same old, same old. So I chose to go to the concert on Sat. It was pretty darn good. I missed the 1st band's set (cuz I am perpetually late to everything) all except for 4 songs, and those were great-sounding. The band was Push to Talk, and I only knew one song of theirs, "Problems," ahead of time, but I missed it. They're from Oakland, CA. And there's even an Indian guy (drummer) in the band. This is a rarity, and even more of a rarity is a female Indian in a rock band. I can only think of 2, and I'm just guessing that they are Indian. Too bad I stink at music and most other stuff. But I am a fabulous music listener, though HIGHLY biased.

This is a button I bought from the drummer for 50 cents.There is not supposed to be a camera image in the background. This is a severely crappy picture of some of the band, Push to Talk. Apologies for all future crappy visuals, as well. This is a free button from the band Sleep Out, who are from Chicago. I think they were also giving out free CD copies, but I didn't want to nose around for one, it seemed rude. I only knew one song of theirs before I went, and nothing else about them. But I enjoyed their set very much. I think one of the guitarists was standing behind me during another band's set (smoking, double eww), but of course, I didn't know he was in the band.Everybody that was there (except me) looked like they could've been in a band, it was that hipsterish. Which is not a bad thing, it's much better than being as plain as can be. I was really close to the front for 2 sets. But no one got up close to the stage, maybe they were scared of becoming deaf or something. so i stood toward the front and middle. Click pic below for video

Hanalei was the main act, also from Chicago. It was their record release party. I really didn't know much about them before going and I got stuck in the back of the room cuz I went to get merch during the break between sets. So I couldn't see anything, over the tall people. I only have a vague idea of what the band looks like. I could hear though, and I liked the songs well enough. No pics or anything of them, sorry. The final band I will write about is the band that I went to see, May or May Not. I've written about them before. They're from Chicago. I loved the set. They played every song I knew, plus some new ones. And they played them well. It is important to me for the song to sound somewhere in the range of the record, and I think this is overlooked in the mainstream, where overembellishment = talent (ie, the whole American Idol concept). This was also what I liked about the Ted Leo show last semester. He plays the songs like we know them. A few extra guitar solos never hurt anyone, I say. Just don't do 10 in 1 song that originally only had 1 solo. Ok, back on track...

Here are some pics of the band. I wish I could've gotten a pic with at least one band member, but I am far too shy to approach people.Don't want to look like a stalker. oh well... someday. Click pic below for video.

I also got a bunch of merchandise.

These are the free buttons I got. I put them on my guitar strap, at home, which is highly unused so I know the buttons will be preserved for a long time.

These are the free stickers I got. Did I mention how much I love free stuff and the bands that give it away? Anyways, I stuck one onto my guitar case, which is only slightly more used than the strap, when the guitar is moved from one area of the basement to another. I refuse to bring it to school with me, since this place is so misery-inducing. But I miss it, so maybe it'll come with me for summer session. I probably won't attempt to play though, and the time I do spend on it should probably be spent studying for MCATs. I never win.

This is the shirt I bought from one of the keyboardists. In the dark, I thought it was navy blue. It's evergreen. Oh well. I look bad in purple, red, and bright blue also, and those were the other options. In this, I look like a tree, albeit a petite one.

Ok that is all for now. Funny Post later.

Short Film for Me

I saw this short film last semester and thought it was so sweet. I'm not much of a romantic... or maybe I'm secretly a hopeless romantic, but I think this film captures the possibilities for us all, if we just take a little initiative. Of course, I haven't the slightest clue how to muster up any courage ,when it comes to guys. oh well, i'm only 19, there's no rush. but don't try to tell that to my peers. they will literally jump at anything that comes their way, hehe. Ok, Film: Full Circle . Click on 'watch film' (you'll need either windows media player or realplayer to watch it). Post later. P.S. Who needs an E.B., wendela, when there are Pauls?

Funny Med Blog for Me

So I have my computer back at school. I've been trying to catch up on blog posts (sorry I haven't got around to commenting back yet!). I've been reading 'Ah Yes, Medical School' since it was a Blog of Note last year. I think the Fake Doctor is funny, but the stuff that happens to him is even funnier. The post I am recommending today is relatively old, but my favorite of all. It is "Tales From the Crypt VI: Yes, This Actually Happened". I can't remember laughing this hard, maybe ever. And what made it really great for me is that I would suddenly remember the post at random times and picture it unfolding in my mind, and I would start laughing out loud and not stop. People thought I was weird...and I am.

Update for Me

So an update on my classes. I have never ever done so badly in my life. This is the first time i have done below average, at least since the age I was aware of what the word average meant. Both my orgo tests I royally screwed up. My physics midterm I surprisingly did not. I think I got a B, don't know for sure. I used to hate Bs, and not get them, at least for overall class grades, but then I started orgo last semester and my standards have considerably dropped. I think Bs are as great as As are. Like I said before, I really need to study my arse off if I don't want to get a D or less in orgo. I think its way too late for a B, tear. 2 test this upcoming week. AHHHHH! The last thing I need is drama that has nothing to do with my classes. I want to avoid it at all costs. Drama is not in my middle name...cuz I don't have a middle name. I am just sick and tired of this stupid school and stupid people. I honestly don't feel like I have any sort of social support system at this place. I have my family, but they are hours away and what can they fix? It's my fault alone that I have fucked up this semester, and I don't think they should have to worry about it. I really don't have any peers to just talk to, and if I do talk to anyone, I just feel like I'm wasting their time. The only reason I even meet peers on any sort of a regular basis is to study, never to just chill, go out, or talk. Not exactly my definition of "friend," but maybe I just have this messed up ideal vision of what a friend should be, so of course, no one meets it. Crap!But don't worry bloggers, even though I sound depressed, I am indeed not suicidal. I am fully against it. I think mostly cuz I'm pretty sure it's not held in high esteem in my, or anyone else's, religion. And supposedly, your soul just wanders around this Earth, like as punishment (kind of like purgatory for Christians) How much would that suck ass, being stuck in this dreadful place for eternity? shit, that thought alone keeps me as far from suicide as possible. I wrote this huge post, which is now deleted, about this topic. But this was the gist of it. well that and I absolutely hate when certain people (*clears throat* the hypocrites I told u about) repeatedly imply I am suicidal, even though I've never said or done anything remotely near it. Being mildly depressed is NOT the same as wanting to kill yourself. I don't even have major depressive disorder. I know cuz I don't fit most of the symptoms from my abnormal psch class. I get up everyday and do what I have to do, along with doing other completely useless things. And the main reason I know I'm not that depressed is cuz deep inside somewhere I have an inkling of hope for better days, and I often daydream about these better days. It's just hard to wait for them, but wait I will. P.S. Saw "The Hills Have Eyes' for free (legally people!). I think I'd recommend it. I could actually feel my heart beating harder and faster, and I put lots of tightening strain on my legs. I'm pretty sure these things only happen for movies I get excited about .

Hypocrites for Me

I HATE HYPOCRITES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Why do I seem to be surrounded by nothing but them ??????????????? Hot damn, don't fucking say something to my face then go do something COMPLETELY different, thinking I won't fucking notice or mind. Here's a mean-spirited song to go along : Artist: Ryan Adams Song: Burning Photographs it's just a snippet, sorry 3 and 1/2 catchy-riffics!! (Don't you love how I can just switch my mood so fast? That's what good music does to me, I swear. hmm,maybe i'm manic.)

Laughed So Hard It Hurt for Me