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[02 Jun 2008|10:18am] |
last night was an okay night. i think a lot of things that have been on my mind kind of caught up with me. i need to do some sorting/ talking very soon.
in other news, Cierra is very sweet. i like how she makes me feel good, special, etc.
i think i am almost done owing money to everyone i owe money to. twill be a nice day.
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[23 May 2008|01:02am] |
i've never felt like this before.
not quite sure what to do about it... or how to stop it
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[11 Mar 2008|12:21am] |
work has been a little bit on the side of too much. i'm very glad to be working, and making money; however, i welcome some time off.
josh got a job at o'charly's as well and starts on monday (his 21st birthday.) this should make things very ok.
i started reading choke tonight, and it is not anything like i expected it to be.
it's been nice to have a relaxing night this evening. i had to sit in a room for 5 hours and hear about the importance of being a good salesman and it was quite boring.
lord mangus, if you happen to read over this, please call me. it has been quite awhile since i've seen you and it would be quite nice to see you again.
other than work and such, life has been going quite well, and we finally started recording one of our new songs yesterday and i'm very much excited about it. i can't wait for everything to start working itself out.
until then, i'll continue to wait, and watch.
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[07 Feb 2008|01:34pm] |
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when switching from one extreme to another, there's a period of greyness and vagueness where it's hard to tell what side of the fence you're on exactly. it's kind of numbing. it's also a bit meditative.
josh and i have been searching for jobs with still no call backs. hopefully our luck will change soon so we can start making music with no worries, and then he can get his guitar back as well. we've spent the time not looking for jobs trying to keep our house clean, as well as just enjoying each others company. that kid really amazes me. it's nice being able to spend time with him and talk about everything.
last night, billy, josh, and myself made our way to amir's and had a great time. we made fun of organized religion, talked about music, played music, had an awesome fire, and drank foamy (but good) beer. i was blown away by the many amazing and in-depth conversations going on all night. i really love learning about people and seeing where they come from. it's like a super zoomed in version of people watching. anyways, i walked away with some new insight, and a lot of new good quotes/ song ideas.
this morning i have listened to joni mitchell, joshua radin, and william fitzsimmons and it has been quite relaxing. there's not always a time for acoustic music, but this has been the perfect morning for it (for me.)
today's goals: write thank-yous, throw the frisbee, play acoustic, play piano, play drums, start reading choke if i can find it, make dinner with josh and billy (i need to go thaw the chicken.)
i've been doing a lot of hoping lately, i think i've decided i don't like not having control of things in my own life.
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[01 Feb 2008|01:19pm] |
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'nuff said
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[01 Feb 2008|04:29am] |
i am feeling a bit down
but just a bit
i really love josh. we've been hanging out all night. i hope we can both find work soon, perhaps tomorrow will be our day.
i keep wondering quite a bit. life sure can throw you off.
sweet dreams
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[28 Jan 2008|12:17am] |
Madam D'artiste.
never have i wanted to stay in columbia more.
for what it's worth
back to atlanta tomorrow. i have to make a list, and find a job (which will most likely be included in the list.)
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[26 Jan 2008|03:25am] |
things have changed dramatically.
oh my. this feels good.
and i didn't have to pay 240 bucks in court
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[21 Dec 2007|12:28pm] |
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i am a new man.
grades were posted yesterday and i passed all my classes. this of course means that i did in fact graduate, and even more...i did it my way.
i'm in austin right now with my family. life has been incredible. life is incredible. i can't wait to start my new life. i can finally follow my heart and my passion with nothing holding me back.
look out.
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| A long time coming |
[03 Dec 2007|01:40am] |
tomorrow, i start my last week of classes ever
hopefully.
i think i'll be alright as long as i stay on-top of things.
my recital was last wednesday. so many feelings and emotions. having billy, josh, and trevor up here was pretty remarkable. i never would have thought about the three all here in columbia. not to mention i was so grateful billy and josh played on my recital. it certainly saved my recital, and damn. billy's solos were money.
i just transcribed my first jazz solo for theory tomorrow. it took me a pretty long time but i can tell this is going to be a great way to explain my musical vocabulary.
one week.
i was spoiled having all my friends here for me last week. this is going to be a tough one.
this place has crippled me.
only momentarily. i'm almost done. i can do this
"we know how it ends"
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[04 Nov 2007|12:09pm] |
http://www.clipshack.com/Clip.aspx?key=469C3D11BB9659BC
AJ just showed me this clip last night and I forgot all about it. This is from our recital we did almost two years ago. It kinda has helped me continue to push through this next two or three weeks until my senior recital.
I've almost finished writing the duet for Marian and me, and I can't wait to hear it.
Tonight I have a concert band dress rehearsal, and then a silent film with organ performed. I think it's called "The Godless Girl" and it sounds pretty interesting. Tomorrow night I have my final concert band concert and I couldn't be happier to be wearing my tux for the last time here. Thursday night is the Steel Band concert and it's going to be fun. I think pans and Pandini's will be the things I miss most here...and the eye candy.
Things to do: start astronomy. stop spending money. start research paper. start transcription. order graduation announcements and cap and gown. survive.
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| i am a man |
[09 Oct 2007|01:11am] |
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i drink beer
watch football
and do other manly things
go cowboys. one of the best games i've ever watched.
america's team.
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[07 Oct 2007|01:17am] |
i feel great.
i rehearsed my piece with marian for the first time tonight. it's such an amazing feeling to creat with somebody else, and even more when it's on ideas you came up with. i'm actually looking forward to my recital because this is my last piece. i also get to perform 2 pieces with billy which is more than i could ever ask for.
i've practiced for at least 3 hours a day for the past two days and i think i'm putting in another 4 hours tomorrow.
i hope this surge of energy/ good health will continue for at least a week.
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| Everything's not lost... |
[14 Sep 2007|03:52am] |
When I counted up my demons
Saw there was one for every day
With the good ones on my shoulders
I drove the other ones away
So if you ever feel neglected
And if you think that all is lost
I'll be counting up my demons, yeah
Hoping everything's not lost
When you thought that it was over
You could feel it all around
And everybody's out to get you
Don't you let it drag you down
'Cos if you ever feel neglected
And if you think that all is lost
I'll be counting up my demons, yeah
Hoping everything's not lost
If you ever feel neglected
If you think that all is lost
I'll be counting up my demons, yeah
Hoping everything's not lost
Singing out
Oh, oh, oh, yeah
Oh, oh, yeah
Oh, oh, yeah
Everything's not lost
So come on, yeah
Oh, oh, yeah
Come on, yeah
And everything's not lost
Oh, oh, yeah
Oh, oh, yeah
Oh, oh, yeah
And everything's not lost
Come on, yeah
Oh, oh, yeah
Come on, yeah
Come on, yeah
Oh, oh, yeah
Come on, yeah
And everything's not lost
Sing out, yeah
Oh, oh, yeah
Come on, yeah
And everything's not lost
Come on, yeah
Oh, oh yeah
Sing out, yeah
And everything's not lost
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| the unexamined life |
[07 Sep 2007|03:04pm] |
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i've been listening to a lot of blackalicious lately. jay gave me about 2,500 new songs including about 700 motown songs. i'm really looking forward to digging through all that. i've been doing well attending my classes with the exception of the few i missed for surgery. it's amazing how much it helped me. i don't loath the mornings anymore. i have a lot of catching up to do in class. even with going, i'm behind because my books have yet to come in. awesome. we had a steel band gig last night for the president of usc. lots of alcohol. i love playing pan.
jazz theory is blowing my mind and morphing it into something else. we're learning all about modes and melodic minor modes and i thought i had a grasp of it on paper, but when we start using it in context, i am left behind wondering what just happened. i have an even greater appreciation of bert ligon.
i'm not really in a place i like at all right now. i knew i would get myself into this position eventually, but i'm caught off guard being that it happened sooner than expected. hopefully things will work themselves out.
22.m.6'2" seeks: an accountability partner.
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[22 Jul 2007|02:52pm] |
"Skyline Drive"
Sometimes I run, but I'm not afraid.
Why must you bring up all mistakes that I've made?
She makes me smile, then you come around.
The wind in her hair reflects the sunset I see.
You make it seem like it was yesterday.
But we've come a long way out of the rain.
Can't seem to figure out what happens after this.
Why can't I?
Why must you say I made a mess out of things?
I won't believe it.
Tonight feels right like I'm dancing on air.
I'll make it right, I'll make it right.
Pull over to the station and fill up on fuel.
And what will I do?
Sometimes I drive or ride with my eyes closed tight
because if the skyline looks this way then I don't want to sleep tonight.
Never giving up, always seeking light,
we must always try, try with all our might.
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[16 Jul 2007|02:03pm] |
http://www.myspace.com/vultureamerica
lately, i've been drumming more and getting back into being excited about drumming. it's a nice change because i haven't felt truly inspired to play drums for a good two years at least. last night was the first time i've practiced on a pad in three years. it's nice to have motivation again.
i'm about to leave to go visit the alamo in san antonio and to see the rocket summer and daphne loves derby and i couldn't be more excited. marissa's going with me too so i'm looking forward to spending time with her.
i miss diddle like crazy. i can't wait to see her again
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