Okay, two more days till the "big show." The stage is constructed out of ripped off pallets and 7/16" OSB. I still have to make a wedged prop for our guitar "monitor" so Danny can hear my guitar. I still have to make some boxes to set the PA speakers on. I still have to purchase my supplies (stuff that got assigned for me to bring. BRATS! Lots o Brats! Dis is Wisconsin don't 'cha know.)
Travis and I started working on a new song last night. We also went over Sasquatch by Tenacious D. We're gunna bust that out for a cover.
There are things to report but my time is too sparse right now to run a list here.
(Translation: We've had too much work to do at work and I haven't had any free time to sit and blog at work so I haven't been keeping up, that and my Dad's birthday this week and getting prepared for the show. Searching for insurance rates and debt consolidation. Reading a book about pure land buddhism.)
Check it.
I've got to get some pictures of the show. Shannon's going to film it.
Gotta run (over some broken bottles)
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Suck post
1. The Decay of the Age occurs when an era has grown long and old. It is characterized by war, natural disasters, pestilence, and famine.
2. Decay through Delusion is marked by hedonism and decadence. It occurs when people have no control over their baser instincts.
3. Decay through Egocentricism is a state in which society has become excessively complex, and people work only for their own selfish ends, neglecting the rights and needs of others.
4. Decay of Views results from the spread of heretical or evil ideologies, such as the idea that man is but an economic animal, or that history is entirely materialistic.
5. Decay of the Lifespan is marked by the shortening of people's individual lives and by their resulting tendency to become shortsighted and utilitarian in attitude.
-- Masahiro Mori
2. Decay through Delusion is marked by hedonism and decadence. It occurs when people have no control over their baser instincts.
3. Decay through Egocentricism is a state in which society has become excessively complex, and people work only for their own selfish ends, neglecting the rights and needs of others.
4. Decay of Views results from the spread of heretical or evil ideologies, such as the idea that man is but an economic animal, or that history is entirely materialistic.
5. Decay of the Lifespan is marked by the shortening of people's individual lives and by their resulting tendency to become shortsighted and utilitarian in attitude.
-- Masahiro Mori
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
watching dave
This is by far one of the best movies of all time. It's so heartwarming and lovey-dovey and how they get together at the end. It just makes me want to cry every time I watch that movie.
Or... Steve and James were watching it. They didn't even have the sound up enough for my deaf ears to hear it over the fan in their living room. I asked them if they could hear it and they both, I repeat, both said that they really didn't need it because they pretty much knew the movie by heart.
I only watched it because I was depressed. I only do things that other people have issues with because I'm depressed. It's not my fault!
Or... Guilty pleasure? No. Crossroads, now that's a guilty pleasure. Unfortunately it's not. The DVD does have some fun extras on it. "I'm not a girl" karaoke. Oh man! It was so worth the dollar on dollar movie rental night.
I had a real post today but it's mostly out the window.
Hmmm.....
Today is a good day.
That was it. Today is a good day.
Why you ask? Well, let me tell you then. Each day is spent worrying about what I'm going to be doing tomorrow or the next day. Scheduling and planning and never keeping up with everything. Fuck it! Today is good. Standing at a copy machine is good. Feeling tired is good. Driving to Staples for supplies at work is good. Sitting in traffic is good. I can't explain it very well right now. I probably won't ever explain it here. X=X'. Real = Unreal. Apple = Not Apple.
1+1=1.
Basics. Good day today is.
Or... Steve and James were watching it. They didn't even have the sound up enough for my deaf ears to hear it over the fan in their living room. I asked them if they could hear it and they both, I repeat, both said that they really didn't need it because they pretty much knew the movie by heart.
I only watched it because I was depressed. I only do things that other people have issues with because I'm depressed. It's not my fault!
Or... Guilty pleasure? No. Crossroads, now that's a guilty pleasure. Unfortunately it's not. The DVD does have some fun extras on it. "I'm not a girl" karaoke. Oh man! It was so worth the dollar on dollar movie rental night.
I had a real post today but it's mostly out the window.
Hmmm.....
Today is a good day.
That was it. Today is a good day.
Why you ask? Well, let me tell you then. Each day is spent worrying about what I'm going to be doing tomorrow or the next day. Scheduling and planning and never keeping up with everything. Fuck it! Today is good. Standing at a copy machine is good. Feeling tired is good. Driving to Staples for supplies at work is good. Sitting in traffic is good. I can't explain it very well right now. I probably won't ever explain it here. X=X'. Real = Unreal. Apple = Not Apple.
1+1=1.
Basics. Good day today is.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Friday couldn't come sooner or later
Iris DeMent is playing at the Barrymore this evening. $27.00 at the door. It'll be a good show. I'm not going. Cloud Cult is in town. Playing at the Orpheum for $8.00. It'll be a good show.
Just down the street from the Orpheum, The Irish is having a halfway to St. Patties Day celebration. The "Black Irish Beer" Grrls will be there pushing their alcoholic products on the roaring throng of drunks.
I have been making excuses all week to not get things done. I discovered a website with a gem of a game on it. I'm not going to disclose that site's location here. I also discovered that MSN games has badges! I can accomplish somthing during the day by winning a few badges. I'm so moving on up.
In other news front. I talked to a friend about working for her dad's construction company in the office. She said she'd get back to me on Saturday about it. I may also have found a place to live other than the place I live now. We'll see.
I really could use a good game of Quidditch.
Just down the street from the Orpheum, The Irish is having a halfway to St. Patties Day celebration. The "Black Irish Beer" Grrls will be there pushing their alcoholic products on the roaring throng of drunks.
I have been making excuses all week to not get things done. I discovered a website with a gem of a game on it. I'm not going to disclose that site's location here. I also discovered that MSN games has badges! I can accomplish somthing during the day by winning a few badges. I'm so moving on up.
In other news front. I talked to a friend about working for her dad's construction company in the office. She said she'd get back to me on Saturday about it. I may also have found a place to live other than the place I live now. We'll see.
I really could use a good game of Quidditch.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Astromagic Daily!!!
I'm at work (as usual) and there's nothing to do (as usual)
So here's my weekly Chinese Horror-scope
Week of September 11, 2006
You will be feeling more expansive and emotionally positive this week, Satan. You will find great satisfaction immersing yourself in creative projects. Friends support your efforts. If you have wanted to break free and do something new at home or at work, the time is right to take action. Someone may give you the strength to stand up for your needs at week's end. It's a wonderful weekend for a house party or going off with friends. Let other responsibilities wait.
and then it gets even better with the monthly Chinese Horror-scope
September
Just when you think you know where you are going, plans can change. Relationships can be stressful in the Month of the Rooster. Despite your differences, you are affectionate. Still, arguments over silly things spoil the mood. Resentment bubbles under the surface, especially if you do not feel appreciated. You have to say what you feel. Look for ways to have fun with friends mid-month. A couple of relaxed weekends could make a big difference in your attitude. New friends may not be as you first assumed. Disorganization at home and work can be upsetting. Toss out what you do not use. Keep things as simple as possible. Learn to appreciate detail but not to harp on it. Quality of life is more important. At month's end, if you have not been able to bring people around to recognize and meet your needs, then it is time to act.
I totally swear that this must be talking about me personally, I just know it. Where the i Divides is planning this bonfire show on the 30th. AT MONTH'S END!!!
Seriously, AG asked how fall in Madison is going. (er, Wisconsin. Don't mean to misquote but I'm in Madison, specifically; Wisconsin, generally) I was out last night on State Street with a few friends sitting outside the Irish watching for people to step in a pile of Sake Vomit on their way into Sal's, which some college student girl decided she didn't want in her stomach anymore after eating at Takara (in between the Irish and Pizza de Roma (I still call it Sal's)) It was a chilly evening with the temp dropping into the high 40's while we sat and enjoyed James' newfound unemployment.
Fall in Madison is always a fun time with the college crowd invading the downtown and making int their own. Now that I'm no longer a part of this group, it's more fun to watch them and laugh. The leaves are starting to change. It's okay to wear pants all day and all week (as opposed to no pants which is what most people do during the entire month of August, except the prudes! Stupid Prudes!) (Sorry gotta say it: "Don't you hate pants?" - Homer S.) My favorite thing is when the soybean fields start to turn. They go from this verdant green to a aspen yellow. Sometimes in the afterknoon, if I'm lucky enough to be driving home at that time, the sun will be shining and the temp will be rather cool and the soybean fields will just shine with the radiance of kingdom come.
Fall is also the second time each year when I start to get back into reading more buddhist philosophy. It seems that each spring and fall I read a few books on the subject. I finished a collection of essays by Alan Watts called, This Is It, and I am also currently reading The Buddha in the Robot by some Japanese dude (Masahiro Mori.) I've got some ideas I'm kicking around from reading that stuff but it's all a secret and I'm not going to tell anyone what I've learned from reading it.
Back to last night. James and Joe and I stood on State St. for a good two hours 12am to 2am talking about the state of this great nation of ours. Economics and the Dependency Index (I will inform you that this is the Heritage Foundation's Website, read with caution!), the Zionists and the Bolshevik Revolution, Labor Movements in the mid 20th century in America and why we don't have a nationalized health care system (this is almost infuriating to read, read at your own risk,) and Nazis and cancer.
It's fun to sit and talk with James and Co. about things of self-educating nature (or, stuff we will never be taught in school or after school) but the downside is that my personal continuing education isn't in the same fields as those friends. While I can listen to them and participate in the discussion, I also have to do research after the discussion in order to make a better educated decision as to the validity of the proposed arguments. (Philosohpy training at work.)
Well, I've spent way to much time on this post. I was paid $9.00 to write this! Hooray for America! (Anyone remember Mr. show)
So here's my weekly Chinese Horror-scope
Week of September 11, 2006
You will be feeling more expansive and emotionally positive this week, Satan. You will find great satisfaction immersing yourself in creative projects. Friends support your efforts. If you have wanted to break free and do something new at home or at work, the time is right to take action. Someone may give you the strength to stand up for your needs at week's end. It's a wonderful weekend for a house party or going off with friends. Let other responsibilities wait.
and then it gets even better with the monthly Chinese Horror-scope
September
Just when you think you know where you are going, plans can change. Relationships can be stressful in the Month of the Rooster. Despite your differences, you are affectionate. Still, arguments over silly things spoil the mood. Resentment bubbles under the surface, especially if you do not feel appreciated. You have to say what you feel. Look for ways to have fun with friends mid-month. A couple of relaxed weekends could make a big difference in your attitude. New friends may not be as you first assumed. Disorganization at home and work can be upsetting. Toss out what you do not use. Keep things as simple as possible. Learn to appreciate detail but not to harp on it. Quality of life is more important. At month's end, if you have not been able to bring people around to recognize and meet your needs, then it is time to act.
I totally swear that this must be talking about me personally, I just know it. Where the i Divides is planning this bonfire show on the 30th. AT MONTH'S END!!!
Seriously, AG asked how fall in Madison is going. (er, Wisconsin. Don't mean to misquote but I'm in Madison, specifically; Wisconsin, generally) I was out last night on State Street with a few friends sitting outside the Irish watching for people to step in a pile of Sake Vomit on their way into Sal's, which some college student girl decided she didn't want in her stomach anymore after eating at Takara (in between the Irish and Pizza de Roma (I still call it Sal's)) It was a chilly evening with the temp dropping into the high 40's while we sat and enjoyed James' newfound unemployment.
Fall in Madison is always a fun time with the college crowd invading the downtown and making int their own. Now that I'm no longer a part of this group, it's more fun to watch them and laugh. The leaves are starting to change. It's okay to wear pants all day and all week (as opposed to no pants which is what most people do during the entire month of August, except the prudes! Stupid Prudes!) (Sorry gotta say it: "Don't you hate pants?" - Homer S.) My favorite thing is when the soybean fields start to turn. They go from this verdant green to a aspen yellow. Sometimes in the afterknoon, if I'm lucky enough to be driving home at that time, the sun will be shining and the temp will be rather cool and the soybean fields will just shine with the radiance of kingdom come.
Fall is also the second time each year when I start to get back into reading more buddhist philosophy. It seems that each spring and fall I read a few books on the subject. I finished a collection of essays by Alan Watts called, This Is It, and I am also currently reading The Buddha in the Robot by some Japanese dude (Masahiro Mori.) I've got some ideas I'm kicking around from reading that stuff but it's all a secret and I'm not going to tell anyone what I've learned from reading it.
Back to last night. James and Joe and I stood on State St. for a good two hours 12am to 2am talking about the state of this great nation of ours. Economics and the Dependency Index (I will inform you that this is the Heritage Foundation's Website, read with caution!), the Zionists and the Bolshevik Revolution, Labor Movements in the mid 20th century in America and why we don't have a nationalized health care system (this is almost infuriating to read, read at your own risk,) and Nazis and cancer.
It's fun to sit and talk with James and Co. about things of self-educating nature (or, stuff we will never be taught in school or after school) but the downside is that my personal continuing education isn't in the same fields as those friends. While I can listen to them and participate in the discussion, I also have to do research after the discussion in order to make a better educated decision as to the validity of the proposed arguments. (Philosohpy training at work.)
Well, I've spent way to much time on this post. I was paid $9.00 to write this! Hooray for America! (Anyone remember Mr. show)
Monday, September 11, 2006
First Football weekend almost over
Okay. I know that people don't wanna hear about football.
Here's the deal. I'll talk about it here whenever I want.
Today's football rant is short. Jake Plummer, you are not Brett Farve. Don't try to be like him.
Other than that, I'm learning about Buddhism from a book that was written by a guy who learned it from robots.
Robo-buddah!
(Buddah Stalin is Chronic!)
Here's the deal. I'll talk about it here whenever I want.
Today's football rant is short. Jake Plummer, you are not Brett Farve. Don't try to be like him.
Other than that, I'm learning about Buddhism from a book that was written by a guy who learned it from robots.
Robo-buddah!
(Buddah Stalin is Chronic!)
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Title: Title: Title:
This is not what I really want to say. I live my life through filters.
I whine and moan about everything. I never say what's got to be said.
My foul mood may be brought on by the decline in toxins surging through my blood stream today. I only had 3 yesterday. None on Monday. None today.
Hit the gym last night. Put in the first of what may be many miles on the treadmill. I learned Monday night that I have until November to decide if I want to participate in the Birkebeiner. Everyone who's going next year will be in the Birke rather than the Kortelopet. I was thinking that I could be one of the participants that dresses up in some bizzarr-o costume. I also thought that it would be great just to go and bring my guitar and play guitar in the lodge while everyone else skis all day.
But that would seem a bit on the "I fear adventure/challenges" side of things.
In other news:
I did record a newer version of the song "Believe" last night. I think it's the best version to date. There's some ambience synth parts and a super chees-mo-riffic new age-y pan flute sounding part that just makes me laugh. It sounds like those street performers who set up a P.A. and play recorders and pan flutes into mics with so much reverb it's syrup-y and there's a recorded accompaniment that they're playing with. Frickin' Hilarious!
If we ever get some time to do more Bass and Vocal recording sessions, it may end up on the myspace page.
That and for all ya'll myspace haters, we did register a domain for a real website as well. It'll be along in a little while.
That and MC Chris want's everyone to help him break into the top 10 of iTunes hip hop list... whatever that means. Screw iTunes!
I whine and moan about everything. I never say what's got to be said.
My foul mood may be brought on by the decline in toxins surging through my blood stream today. I only had 3 yesterday. None on Monday. None today.
Hit the gym last night. Put in the first of what may be many miles on the treadmill. I learned Monday night that I have until November to decide if I want to participate in the Birkebeiner. Everyone who's going next year will be in the Birke rather than the Kortelopet. I was thinking that I could be one of the participants that dresses up in some bizzarr-o costume. I also thought that it would be great just to go and bring my guitar and play guitar in the lodge while everyone else skis all day.
But that would seem a bit on the "I fear adventure/challenges" side of things.
In other news:
I did record a newer version of the song "Believe" last night. I think it's the best version to date. There's some ambience synth parts and a super chees-mo-riffic new age-y pan flute sounding part that just makes me laugh. It sounds like those street performers who set up a P.A. and play recorders and pan flutes into mics with so much reverb it's syrup-y and there's a recorded accompaniment that they're playing with. Frickin' Hilarious!
If we ever get some time to do more Bass and Vocal recording sessions, it may end up on the myspace page.
That and for all ya'll myspace haters, we did register a domain for a real website as well. It'll be along in a little while.
That and MC Chris want's everyone to help him break into the top 10 of iTunes hip hop list... whatever that means. Screw iTunes!
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Yes, You Can't
I played a bit of an episode of strangers with candy for my sis on saturday. It's the one where Mr. Noblet asks Jerri what she wants to do in the future. "Go to my locker!" "No Jerri, think far into the future." "Uh....... OPEN IT!" "Good luck at the artificial flower factory Jerri."
Then she looks at the camera and says, "Dreams."
It's not Monday. Feels like Monday.
Played guitar for roughly 16 hours on Saturday and Sunday. Band Practice went spectacular. If an object can "go" rather than "be" an adjective.
I really want to be on an extended vacation. Drifting on clouds.
i division completed the two new songs late Sunday evening. Cinnamon Magic is set, except for maybe the transition from the bridge/solo back into the chorus, and Cicada City is dialed in, complete with pre-fab solo that lasts a guaranteed amount of measures before going back to the verse for a one through.
I think that Danny really likes the bridge on that song. It's got a 4/4, 5/4, riff that we repeat a few times before going back to the" jungle" drumming. All drummers love to play "jungle drums" because it's a lot more engaging to play a pattern on multiple drums than to play it on just a bass/snare/hi hat deal. (Yawn city)
Then she looks at the camera and says, "Dreams."
It's not Monday. Feels like Monday.
Played guitar for roughly 16 hours on Saturday and Sunday. Band Practice went spectacular. If an object can "go" rather than "be" an adjective.
I really want to be on an extended vacation. Drifting on clouds.
i division completed the two new songs late Sunday evening. Cinnamon Magic is set, except for maybe the transition from the bridge/solo back into the chorus, and Cicada City is dialed in, complete with pre-fab solo that lasts a guaranteed amount of measures before going back to the verse for a one through.
I think that Danny really likes the bridge on that song. It's got a 4/4, 5/4, riff that we repeat a few times before going back to the" jungle" drumming. All drummers love to play "jungle drums" because it's a lot more engaging to play a pattern on multiple drums than to play it on just a bass/snare/hi hat deal. (Yawn city)
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