I have RETURNED!

Wow, has it been this long? Really? A lot has happened to me over these past couple of months. Not to mention the amount of crap I had to deal with, especially with having to find a new job, and waiting for graduate school to start up again in the fall. What's that you say? Why didn't you graduate in May? Well folks, here is a little recap for you. My counselor failed to remind me of some prerequisites that I needed to take care of, and when I did, lo and behold, it was too late for me to register for classes...Can you believe it? Now looking at me, having quit my previous job that I loved, now unemployed and waiting...Well fortunately for you all I am still doing well, just planning how I will enjoy this summer. Whew! That was quite a bit of complaining, sorry about that folks! Now, let's get back to some fun stuff! I heard this amazing jam while I was listening to the music ninja, which is by the way an amazing music blog, which I suggest all of you to listen to. As I was listening, I came across this amazing track by Absofacto. It is so melodic, it's almost as if it transports you back into time. A time where things were simple, a time when I was a child and I could sing and dance in my undies without a care in the world. You will see what I mean when you take a gander here.

Oregon Trip

Oregon

I got to say, this is one of the best home made videos I have ever seen. It almost makes me want to pick up a GOPRO and travel to the Oregon trail this summer for some cycling fun. Props to my cousin and his friends for taking such amazing footage. Great work and I would definitely recommend that you guys check this video out.

Online Dating...

"Ok. Um, after sending 10 messages to you. What now?"

Is it me or is online dating the new trend that everyone loves and everyone forgets. That's what it appears to me. Especially when you go through all of the hussle and tussle of just filling out your account information, which alone could take up an hour or two. Not only that, but you will also notice the instant gratification of seeing potential matches, whom of which will most likely never respond to your messages. Has it come to this? To where we see photos and profiles of people to whom we have no chance of ever meeting or speaking to? This is just from my experience and I can tell you, it is already hard meeting people in L.A., and now the problem is compounded when you are on the internet without a chance in hell of talking to someone half decent. Take for example the website OKcupid, I only use this site because it is free and I get to message people without ever having to pay a dime. So I thought to myself, "Perfect!" But what I didn't realize was that once I got on, even though I found several potential matches, only a few would deem me to be a potential mate and respond to my messages. It almost feels as if dating in itself has become even more annoying.

So, what is the problem? Is it society as a whole that contributes to this lackluster approach to dating?
I have met other people outside of Los Angeles, and to me, it appears to be a lot easier to meet and get to know one another once I ventured outside of SoCal. And from this experience alone, I can tell you, with a definitive YES. That I do believe that the society that we live in, especially within the confines of Los Angeles, people have become so self absorbed with their own needs and their own petty selfishness, that they have isolated themselves from each other. I think the only person to blame are those who take in this so-called  life style that is Los Angeles. We are the ones to blame, and that is not to say that I am not apart of this, I also take fault in this elitism that is LA. But, I have already evolved, and I have come to realize that there is more to life; more to a partner then appearance, social status, job and so forth. It is the fundamental chemistry that we all share as human beings. This chemistry is what makes and creates these relationships that we seek and without it, there is nothing but an empty shell. So yes, I am still using OKcupid, and I am willing to try Chemistry.com, and I am still single...

Stephen Colbert is hilarious!

I was watching Stephen Colbert the other day, and if you haven't seen the show, you should certainly do. He is so darn funny! Anywho, enough of the free advertising, he was discussing how an old renaissance painting in a spanish church was recently restored by an amateur artist without the church's permission! Apparently she took it upon herself to do the painting without realizing that the church just received a donation from the original artist's distant relative to restore it. You can see the before and after photo below. Tell me if you can see the difference...

Here's a short news reel about the painting:

Johnny Cash

You know when I was a young one, I never really knew much about country music. But if I was asked to name a country music singer, one name comes to mind, and that name is Johnny Cash. This guy has the goods and when I heard the song "hurt," I will never to this day forget the way it sounded. You are all probably wondering why I am talking about the great Johnny Cash. Well here's why, just a few moments ago, I stumbled upon something today that totally freaked me out. At first I thought it was some video game over my radio play list on Hypem, but when I heard the melody, I instantly knew who it was. Good o'l Johnny Cash. So here I'd thought to share this nice little remix for your listening pleasure. Keep in mind, love it or hate it, it does have a very unique twist. A lot like the twists you see in the Zelda games that we all use to play when SNES was the shiz. Hope you enjoy.

It's been a long time...

I took a litte hiatus since work has been crazy. But I am glad to finally trail blaze my way back on here. While I was away, I have been listening to some great music lately and there is this one particular song that has me rolling, and when I say rolling I meant in a literal sense. (No drug use was involved.)
This artist goes by the name of Electric Guest, and you may have heard of them when they made their debut with "This head I hold." And I got to say, the lead singer has this "hold" of you (no pun intended) as he sings. Did I forget to say that he also has a dash of Prince in him? I am certainly sold and so should you. Check out the track yourself and let me know.

                                                       Electric Guest - Ritual Union

Marching Band!

For those of you who don't know this, being in a marching band can be one of the geekiest things a high schooler can ever experience. I for one know; since I was one of them! However, after watching this video, marching bands have redeemed themselves and has forever made being a geek 'cool'. Perhaps it's not so bad being in a marching band after all...That is the only way you can get the ladies. Am I right?

                                     

 

I so want to go back to being in a marching band again. (Minus the bullying and acne.)