I have been thinking about redoing my room, just because I can. That got me thinking, once I move out, the place I live in is going to be the weirdest place ever. If I'm allowed to paint, I know my room will be purple. Probably a dark purple, and I imagine the living room being a bit calmer, but not really. Like a blue or something. That might have something to do with the fact that our living room is a sky blue, and has been since the week we moved in. I want the guest bathroom to be very bright and vibrant, like a semi bright yellow or something. Mine though, despite the fact that I am far from girly, will be girly. I've always wanted a pink bathroom, with all the makeup spread out, and fluffy towels hanging on racks, things like that. I don't know why, I just do.
I haven't planned it all out, and of course not everything goes as planned, but the main thing about my house is for it to be unique. I already know that my house, instead of having normal art, and things, it will have framed band posters, and photographs that I personally took all over the house. I also really want to have random little things that are conversation starters. Like a tie dye beanbag chair, an antique looking phone, a random splash of color on the wall, ect.
I don't like matching things, and that's sort of obvious by the way my house is. I'm not kidding, on the outside it looks normal for the most part, but when you walk in the door you see colors. The kitchen is bright yellow, the living room/ dining room is medium blue, my room is too shades of purple, and my brother's room is orange. The only normal colored rooms in the house are my parents room, and both bathrooms.
I mainly want to have odd little knick knacks and things. I got that idea from an old Shane Dawson video, where he was asking fans what random things he should put in his house. Most people said a stripper pole, but for Shane's fans, that's not surprising a bit. I might not go that far, or I might, I don't know yet!
My room now reflects who I am a lot, and I like that. A room, or a house, should reflect on who you are. My room shows that my favorite color is purple, and that I'm obessed with music. The notebooks spread out on a bookcase show that I'm a writer, the framed photographs show that I'm a photographer. On top of that, the fact that I have a ton of Disney and girly movies proves that while I look one way, I still have my girly side to me.
I want to one day have my own actual office for Immortal Music, and I've already decided that I'm going to have a prop room. None of the bands will see it, but before anyone comes in for an interview or photoshoot, I'll go and put random things in the room, just to see what they do. Like if it was say, All Time Low, I'd probably put a lot of toys in the room for them. Or Blood On The Dance Floor, lightsabers would be perfect. I'd want them to feel comfortable, and to remember me differently then they remember everyone else.
So, I'm going to stop now, I want to get started on my room. Leave a comment telling me about your room/ house. Or, what random thing you'd want, just because?
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Parents need to realize when their job is complete
I was listening to Shinedown's song, "Second Chance" and got to thinking about how true the lyrics are. A parent's job is never fully done, but they need to realize when the majority of it is done. There comes a time in every kid's life when they suddenly realize that they are no longer a child. You start seeing the world different. Some people are ready to take on the world, some are not. That's perfectly fine though. Anyone who is not ready will get there in time. I personaly though, am ready. I view the world totally different, the past few months have really changed me a lot. I'm still myself, I'm still the girl that likes to talk on the phone until midnight, and gets excited over Build A Bear, but I am also the adult that knows that I need to be tactful about life. I know you need money to do things, and that nothing comes easy. The difference between being a kid and being an adult is knowing when you need to be serious, and when you can joke around. There's honestly not a big difference between adults and kids. Even adults like to do stupid little things like play in the sprinklers from time to time, or watch kids movies for no reason. Unfortunately, my parents have yet to realize that they've done they're job, and they've done it well.
"Tell my mother, tell my father I've done best I can to make them realize this is my life. I hope they understand. I'm not angry, I'm just saying sometimes goodbye is a second chance. "
Parents have to let you say goodbye sometimes so they can look and see what a good person they've created. Or sometimes, a goodbye will make everything better. It doesn't always. Saying goodbye helped my relationship with my dad a lot, but it tore my relationship with my mother apart. They need to realize though, I have major dreams, and I know I can reach them. I know now that I can stand on my own two feet.
I don't need them like I used to. I still need them in my life, I just no longer need them to make all the descions. I really wish my mother would see that. I don't think she even realizes she does it, but in a way, she seems to think she can still control my life. Has anyone else felt like this? Like their parents attempt to control your life, even though you're old enough to make your own choices?
I've noticed if my mom knows I'm in an arugment with anyone, she will even go so far as to say, "Tell them I said.." or, "Say this.." Come on, really? Nobody cares what you say about the situation, Mom. Its not your fight its mine, and I'm going to use my words not yours. Is my mom the only one that does that? I give you, I used to be too nice for my own good, and let everyone walk all over me, but she needs to realize that I'm no longer like that.
This past year has actually changed me a lot. I'm not a naive kid anymore. I'm an adult. Why doesn't anyone understand that? I actually feel grown up now. Its only recently hit me that I am grown up, and so are most of my friends.
"Tell my mother, tell my father I've done best I can to make them realize this is my life. I hope they understand. I'm not angry, I'm just saying sometimes goodbye is a second chance. "
Parents have to let you say goodbye sometimes so they can look and see what a good person they've created. Or sometimes, a goodbye will make everything better. It doesn't always. Saying goodbye helped my relationship with my dad a lot, but it tore my relationship with my mother apart. They need to realize though, I have major dreams, and I know I can reach them. I know now that I can stand on my own two feet.
I don't need them like I used to. I still need them in my life, I just no longer need them to make all the descions. I really wish my mother would see that. I don't think she even realizes she does it, but in a way, she seems to think she can still control my life. Has anyone else felt like this? Like their parents attempt to control your life, even though you're old enough to make your own choices?
I've noticed if my mom knows I'm in an arugment with anyone, she will even go so far as to say, "Tell them I said.." or, "Say this.." Come on, really? Nobody cares what you say about the situation, Mom. Its not your fight its mine, and I'm going to use my words not yours. Is my mom the only one that does that? I give you, I used to be too nice for my own good, and let everyone walk all over me, but she needs to realize that I'm no longer like that.
This past year has actually changed me a lot. I'm not a naive kid anymore. I'm an adult. Why doesn't anyone understand that? I actually feel grown up now. Its only recently hit me that I am grown up, and so are most of my friends.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Guess I'm doing something right
My mother reads a lot, and talks to a lot of fellow OCD readers, and some authors. She's become friendly with some of them online, and one of them actually wrote a book, and has a rock band. Of course, I heard rock band and told her to send him my way. She didn't put me in contact with him directly, but she sent him to Immortal Music and Music = Life. He informed my mother last night in an email that he has released the album for the rock opera he's been working on, and enclosed a link. I will be reviewing it for him, but he also made a comment about my work that both excited and confused me.
He told my mother that he thinks I'd be a good "marketing mogul." I said that was cool, but didn't quite know what it meant. Like every other person of our generation, I Googled it. Just through what I can find on Wikipedia, I think it means I'm a good sales person. Like, I can come up with something good, work hard on it, get people interested in it, and I get the people to like me so they contiune checking back. So basically, I think he just said that I'm already getting to a good start with what I want to do.
I want to be a music jouranlist. That's no secret, I share that with the world, both online and offline. You do have to work very hard, and its all about the bands and appealing to those fans. You appeal to them, and somewhere along the line, you recieve a fanbase of your own. I know I already have a fan base, and I am not talking about the amount of 'likes' on the Facebook page. That means nothing, since I do not have 720 people commenting on everything I post. That just means 720 people have pressed a button on a page, that does not make them fans.
Off the top of my head, I can name off about five or six people that are 'fans'. One of them being my "manager", and he's actually the only "fan" that I have that is known in person. I've only had two people tell me they're a fan of mine, but I can tell I have others. They may not be fans of Immortal Music, but they're fans of me.
I'm going to be honest with you guys, I actually put more into the Facebook page than I do on my own profile. I hardly ever post on my profile, all I do is IM people, like things, and play games. I don't post constantly, and only once a month or so, do I post any pictures. Ever since the page started getting active, I've actually looked forward to seeing every single day who says what.
Our parents probably think its completely stupid that we spend hours a day on the computer, doing nothing but sitting on Facebook and watching YouTube videos. I admit, sometimes it is totally pointless, but other times its not. With the internet today, you can learn so much with just a click of the mouse, or make friends with someone half way across the world. Thirty years ago, you could do that, but it was through snail mail, and you'd probably only hear back from them once or twice a month because the mail is so slow.
Music = Life came a full year before Immortal Music, just because I wanted a page where I could talk to people about music. It honestly didn't work for a very long time, I almost deleted the page several times because nobody was on it. I had less than 100 people for probably the first six months I had the damn page, and 40 of them were my friends. Only two or three of my friends actually care about what I do, the rest just ignore it and go, "Oh, that's nice." from time to time when I talk to them about this stuff.
I love the fanbase I'm building, and the people the bring in. We all hear people say, "I love my fans!", and people tend to just assume they like the attention. I'm beginning to see that is not true, or at least for me it isn't. I love the fans I've recieved, because they have similar interests to myself. I can talk to several of the people on the page about random things, even off-topic things that make no sense to the original subject. I consider some of them to be friends.
Today I am proud of myself. :) I like this feeling a lot. Thank you so much, guys!
He told my mother that he thinks I'd be a good "marketing mogul." I said that was cool, but didn't quite know what it meant. Like every other person of our generation, I Googled it. Just through what I can find on Wikipedia, I think it means I'm a good sales person. Like, I can come up with something good, work hard on it, get people interested in it, and I get the people to like me so they contiune checking back. So basically, I think he just said that I'm already getting to a good start with what I want to do.
I want to be a music jouranlist. That's no secret, I share that with the world, both online and offline. You do have to work very hard, and its all about the bands and appealing to those fans. You appeal to them, and somewhere along the line, you recieve a fanbase of your own. I know I already have a fan base, and I am not talking about the amount of 'likes' on the Facebook page. That means nothing, since I do not have 720 people commenting on everything I post. That just means 720 people have pressed a button on a page, that does not make them fans.
Off the top of my head, I can name off about five or six people that are 'fans'. One of them being my "manager", and he's actually the only "fan" that I have that is known in person. I've only had two people tell me they're a fan of mine, but I can tell I have others. They may not be fans of Immortal Music, but they're fans of me.
I'm going to be honest with you guys, I actually put more into the Facebook page than I do on my own profile. I hardly ever post on my profile, all I do is IM people, like things, and play games. I don't post constantly, and only once a month or so, do I post any pictures. Ever since the page started getting active, I've actually looked forward to seeing every single day who says what.
Our parents probably think its completely stupid that we spend hours a day on the computer, doing nothing but sitting on Facebook and watching YouTube videos. I admit, sometimes it is totally pointless, but other times its not. With the internet today, you can learn so much with just a click of the mouse, or make friends with someone half way across the world. Thirty years ago, you could do that, but it was through snail mail, and you'd probably only hear back from them once or twice a month because the mail is so slow.
Music = Life came a full year before Immortal Music, just because I wanted a page where I could talk to people about music. It honestly didn't work for a very long time, I almost deleted the page several times because nobody was on it. I had less than 100 people for probably the first six months I had the damn page, and 40 of them were my friends. Only two or three of my friends actually care about what I do, the rest just ignore it and go, "Oh, that's nice." from time to time when I talk to them about this stuff.
I love the fanbase I'm building, and the people the bring in. We all hear people say, "I love my fans!", and people tend to just assume they like the attention. I'm beginning to see that is not true, or at least for me it isn't. I love the fans I've recieved, because they have similar interests to myself. I can talk to several of the people on the page about random things, even off-topic things that make no sense to the original subject. I consider some of them to be friends.
Today I am proud of myself. :) I like this feeling a lot. Thank you so much, guys!
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Gather 'round. Ariel's talking
Oh how I love pissing my brother off over a computer before 9 o'clock in the morning. Its just so wonderful! No, I'm not serious. That was sarcasm, and there seriously needs to be a sarcasm font, just so I can indicate sarcasm better. I've meantioned this on Music = Life, but I feel like taking this further for a few minutes. I also feel like talking about a few other things, even though it seems like nobody actually takes the time to read these things.
So yesterday, I finally changed the cover picture for Music = Life to be themed around Warped tour. Its fitting since the first date of the 2012 Warped tour is in three weeks, on June 16. The page though is not fully done yet, and its driving me nuts! It wouldn't bother me if Asking Alexandria was on Warped tour again this year, because then I could argue that it still goes with the theme, but since they aren't, its totally thrown off. My OCD is apparently kicking it and there's nothing I can do about it because my dad and brother are hogging the computer for a stupid fucking game! I feel like I don't dare say, "Well, can I actually get on there? I'm not wanting to play like you guys, I actually have work to do." I'm pretty sure I'd just get my head chewed off if I did that. So, I must keep my mouth shut because clearly Diablo 3 is way more important than the thing I'm sort of building a career off of.
Yes, I'm pissed off. I find it highly unfair really, but whatever. I was going to try to get Photoshop on the laptop and just getting the unfinished graphic on here, but that failed. I'm just screwed for now. A friend of mine is going to help me out, so soon I'll be able to fix it. What would be the easiest is just getting me my own computer. That way, I could be on it as much as I want, with my Photoshop, and iTunes easily accessable.
I promise, as soon as I can, it'll get done. As for the website, I haven't actually decided if I'm going to change it or not. The layout is currently themed around All Time Low, and has been for a month or two now. If I don't change it, I'm still good to go because they are on Warped tour this year. They also happen to be the number one band on my list of 'must see' bands at Warped tour. This being said, if I find the time, I might be changing it to go along with the multipule band theme, just in time for Warped tour. I do rather enjoy this layout, I love how it turned out. 'Course, I'm sure you're aware of that, its been up since April.
I will get around to everything, but for now I must get off here and do stuff in the real world.
So yesterday, I finally changed the cover picture for Music = Life to be themed around Warped tour. Its fitting since the first date of the 2012 Warped tour is in three weeks, on June 16. The page though is not fully done yet, and its driving me nuts! It wouldn't bother me if Asking Alexandria was on Warped tour again this year, because then I could argue that it still goes with the theme, but since they aren't, its totally thrown off. My OCD is apparently kicking it and there's nothing I can do about it because my dad and brother are hogging the computer for a stupid fucking game! I feel like I don't dare say, "Well, can I actually get on there? I'm not wanting to play like you guys, I actually have work to do." I'm pretty sure I'd just get my head chewed off if I did that. So, I must keep my mouth shut because clearly Diablo 3 is way more important than the thing I'm sort of building a career off of.
Yes, I'm pissed off. I find it highly unfair really, but whatever. I was going to try to get Photoshop on the laptop and just getting the unfinished graphic on here, but that failed. I'm just screwed for now. A friend of mine is going to help me out, so soon I'll be able to fix it. What would be the easiest is just getting me my own computer. That way, I could be on it as much as I want, with my Photoshop, and iTunes easily accessable.
I promise, as soon as I can, it'll get done. As for the website, I haven't actually decided if I'm going to change it or not. The layout is currently themed around All Time Low, and has been for a month or two now. If I don't change it, I'm still good to go because they are on Warped tour this year. They also happen to be the number one band on my list of 'must see' bands at Warped tour. This being said, if I find the time, I might be changing it to go along with the multipule band theme, just in time for Warped tour. I do rather enjoy this layout, I love how it turned out. 'Course, I'm sure you're aware of that, its been up since April.
I will get around to everything, but for now I must get off here and do stuff in the real world.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
The Fine Brothers: My Music has inspired me!
The Fine brothers are Youtube Famous, which doesn't always say much. For them though, their fame is at the top. That is because they are the creator's of the very popular Kids React and Teens React. Now they are also the creator's of a brand new series, My Music. I can't get enough of it, not only is it amusing as hell, but its a great way to bring music of all genres together in one place, for millions of people.
Since it begun a few weeks ago, I've been paying attention to it. Being the aspiring music journalist I am, I feel they are on to something amazing. Their different segments are very well put together, and while I can not do the hour long live shows, or even the video thing there are ways I could grow from their ideas.
I already do the news thing from time to time, and interviews, but what if I got more fan interaction? They get characters like Scene and Metal to do questions from fans and ask some of their own. I can't make them in video form like I'd like for now, but I could answer them either in special blogs each week or in a lyric video style kind of video. One where the question is posted, and then I type my answer, and any responses to my questions could have a screenshot in the video. It might not be ideal, but it could work.
In case it isn't totally obvious, I'm always trying to improve Immortal Music, but honestly its hard when you're not getting any feedback. I'm not sure if anyone remembers this, but back at the beginning of the year I set up a schedule saying that every day I'd post news on Immortal Music, and new album reviews every Monday and Friday. Then on Music = Life, there'd be at least one hour of music every single day, games of Would You Rather every Monday, lyric games every Tuesday. I planned to post something every single of day of the week, but I fell behind and nobody even noticed, so I just decided it wasn't worth it.
I'm thinking I may tweek my schedule a bit, and actually do it. I mean, come on, I could do it. I decided against doing band biographies, because quite frankly they are too much hassle. I now only post the ones that band managers themselves send me. Those are different, I don't need to keep up with them, because its just a quick synopsis about the band and that's it. I guess I practice doing those more, but I don't really care that much about those. If people don't know about a band, they just ask me and I can explain in like two sentences. Or people Google it and learn about it in like two seconds.
Album reviews are honestly my favorite, they're quick and easy to right and you can really pay attention to the music. That's the entire point to the band, so what a better way to get to the point? When I write album reviews, I rarely write just one. I'll write at least two, but sometimes three or four in one sitting just because its not that time consuming. Yeah, it will sometimes take an hour or two, but I've got the time.
So how about this? I keep posting the reviews the way I have been, which is several at a time, a couple times a week. Generally two or more get posted at a time, and if I wanted to, I could honestly post two or three times a week.
Here's what I'm thinking you guys. I'll step up my game with the reviews, play either would you rather or some form of lyric game every day or something. The news will be posted at least once a week, maybe more, depending on what's going on in the music world that week. I'll post at least one graphic a week, maybe more, and on top of that I'll start taking fan questions and I'll do a 'question of the day' kind of deal, screenshot the best answers, and put it into a video. Sort of like some of the great YouTubers do, only different. I'll even let you guys pick what the song plays in the background.
If you're into these ideas, leave a comment here or on Music = Life telling me so. If more than say two people tell me they like the idea, I'll start the 'festivites' on Monday! I hope to hear from you guys soon, and I just hope you know that I appericate any feedback I get. Sorry if I took too long to get to the point, you should know by now that I'm very wordy.
Since it begun a few weeks ago, I've been paying attention to it. Being the aspiring music journalist I am, I feel they are on to something amazing. Their different segments are very well put together, and while I can not do the hour long live shows, or even the video thing there are ways I could grow from their ideas.
I already do the news thing from time to time, and interviews, but what if I got more fan interaction? They get characters like Scene and Metal to do questions from fans and ask some of their own. I can't make them in video form like I'd like for now, but I could answer them either in special blogs each week or in a lyric video style kind of video. One where the question is posted, and then I type my answer, and any responses to my questions could have a screenshot in the video. It might not be ideal, but it could work.
In case it isn't totally obvious, I'm always trying to improve Immortal Music, but honestly its hard when you're not getting any feedback. I'm not sure if anyone remembers this, but back at the beginning of the year I set up a schedule saying that every day I'd post news on Immortal Music, and new album reviews every Monday and Friday. Then on Music = Life, there'd be at least one hour of music every single day, games of Would You Rather every Monday, lyric games every Tuesday. I planned to post something every single of day of the week, but I fell behind and nobody even noticed, so I just decided it wasn't worth it.
I'm thinking I may tweek my schedule a bit, and actually do it. I mean, come on, I could do it. I decided against doing band biographies, because quite frankly they are too much hassle. I now only post the ones that band managers themselves send me. Those are different, I don't need to keep up with them, because its just a quick synopsis about the band and that's it. I guess I practice doing those more, but I don't really care that much about those. If people don't know about a band, they just ask me and I can explain in like two sentences. Or people Google it and learn about it in like two seconds.
Album reviews are honestly my favorite, they're quick and easy to right and you can really pay attention to the music. That's the entire point to the band, so what a better way to get to the point? When I write album reviews, I rarely write just one. I'll write at least two, but sometimes three or four in one sitting just because its not that time consuming. Yeah, it will sometimes take an hour or two, but I've got the time.
So how about this? I keep posting the reviews the way I have been, which is several at a time, a couple times a week. Generally two or more get posted at a time, and if I wanted to, I could honestly post two or three times a week.
Here's what I'm thinking you guys. I'll step up my game with the reviews, play either would you rather or some form of lyric game every day or something. The news will be posted at least once a week, maybe more, depending on what's going on in the music world that week. I'll post at least one graphic a week, maybe more, and on top of that I'll start taking fan questions and I'll do a 'question of the day' kind of deal, screenshot the best answers, and put it into a video. Sort of like some of the great YouTubers do, only different. I'll even let you guys pick what the song plays in the background.
If you're into these ideas, leave a comment here or on Music = Life telling me so. If more than say two people tell me they like the idea, I'll start the 'festivites' on Monday! I hope to hear from you guys soon, and I just hope you know that I appericate any feedback I get. Sorry if I took too long to get to the point, you should know by now that I'm very wordy.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
I'm real with you guys
I was watching a Blood On The Dance Floor interview, the latest one from Bryan Stars actually, and I started thinking. I really love what they stand for, I honestly do. They're all about not caring what people think, and being yourself. They also geniunely love their fans. I know they have a lot of haters, but hey, that simply means you're doing something right.
As I was watching this interview, on the heels of thinking about how I want to fix my faded pink hair so its back to bright purple, and get my tattoos and piercings, I started thinking about how I run the page. I know most admins of pages that are trying to be professional don't just talk about random things, and they don't give their opinions on everything. Nor do they sit there quoting an interview they're watching, just because they're having fun. I'm not a normal admin, but it seems to work for me.
I'm real with you guys! I consider a lot of the fans on the page to be friends of mine. When people are active enough, I start recongizing their name and sometimes even remembering things they tell me. I update Music = Life more than I update my own profile, because I feel like a lot of it is more acceptable on the page then it is on my profile. I know it sounds stupid, but its kind of true. I know my friends would get sick of me posting the way I like to on the page, but on the page its totally different. Its actually enjoyable to all then. Or at least, I think it is. Please tell me if I'm wrong.
You want to know who I am? I'm the one who actually enjoys being able to sit on the computer pretty much every day. I am a boring person, I perfer having a daily routine that consists of the computer, texting, IMing, televison, talking on the phone, and going to bed. With that routine, about two or three times a week getting out of the house. I like that. Yes, it'll change once I get a job, but honestly, on my days off, I'll do the same thing as always. I like knowing the option of doing basically nothing is there for me. Or the option to work on graphics or my website is there.
Here's who I am, in a nut shell. A computer addicted, music obessed, almost 19 year old writer, who loves to stand out. I'm not trying to be different just so I don't fit in, I stand out because I like it. I love the unnatural hair colors. Right now, my hair has faded to pink, but it was a vibrant purple a few weeks ago. I want it back like that, with blue underneath. I also love tattoos and piercings! I believe I've meantioned this before, but I want two, now three tattoos, and a few piercings. I've been told its "immature", but you know what? I don't give a fuck! I like it, so what should it matter? I plan on getting my tattoos, and all my piercings. I want a Papa Roach quote on my wrist, my great grandpa's name, birthdate and deathdate somewhere (I'm not sure where, yet, I just know I want it.), and a heart with a musical note on my right side. I'll probably end up with more throughout my life, honestly.
As for piercings I want my lip pierced the most, at least two more in my ears, my bellybutton and kind of my tongue. I'm not so sure about the bellybutton and tongue, thre's so much that can go wrong with those! I'm mainly concerned about how you're supposed to keep the tongue one from getting infected, how you'd keep food out of it, and how you're supposed to keep it clean. I mean, its in your mouth for Pete sake! I don't know, I need to do more research on that. As for the bellybutton piercing, that makes me nervous because I've been told they can get ripped out so easily, and that sounds beyond painful to me.
I don't know, I've heard multipule things about piercings and tattoos on girls. Some guys say its hot, some say its ugly. Some people seem to think anyone with piercings and crazy colored hair in band tees are immature, but I'm not so sure about that. I personally, think its awesome, and its just another form of expression. I personally think I'd high five someone's grandma if I saw her walking around with a stud in her lip, tattoos all over, and either was in a band tee or said she had one back home. That will be me one day! Hell, I'll be the granny that probably gets my grandkids to help me put crazy colors in my hair. And hey, at that point, I won't need the bleach, because I'll be gray!
I am who I am, and I like expressing it. Anyone who doesn't like that, can get the fuck out. I don't care.
As I was watching this interview, on the heels of thinking about how I want to fix my faded pink hair so its back to bright purple, and get my tattoos and piercings, I started thinking about how I run the page. I know most admins of pages that are trying to be professional don't just talk about random things, and they don't give their opinions on everything. Nor do they sit there quoting an interview they're watching, just because they're having fun. I'm not a normal admin, but it seems to work for me.
I'm real with you guys! I consider a lot of the fans on the page to be friends of mine. When people are active enough, I start recongizing their name and sometimes even remembering things they tell me. I update Music = Life more than I update my own profile, because I feel like a lot of it is more acceptable on the page then it is on my profile. I know it sounds stupid, but its kind of true. I know my friends would get sick of me posting the way I like to on the page, but on the page its totally different. Its actually enjoyable to all then. Or at least, I think it is. Please tell me if I'm wrong.
You want to know who I am? I'm the one who actually enjoys being able to sit on the computer pretty much every day. I am a boring person, I perfer having a daily routine that consists of the computer, texting, IMing, televison, talking on the phone, and going to bed. With that routine, about two or three times a week getting out of the house. I like that. Yes, it'll change once I get a job, but honestly, on my days off, I'll do the same thing as always. I like knowing the option of doing basically nothing is there for me. Or the option to work on graphics or my website is there.
Here's who I am, in a nut shell. A computer addicted, music obessed, almost 19 year old writer, who loves to stand out. I'm not trying to be different just so I don't fit in, I stand out because I like it. I love the unnatural hair colors. Right now, my hair has faded to pink, but it was a vibrant purple a few weeks ago. I want it back like that, with blue underneath. I also love tattoos and piercings! I believe I've meantioned this before, but I want two, now three tattoos, and a few piercings. I've been told its "immature", but you know what? I don't give a fuck! I like it, so what should it matter? I plan on getting my tattoos, and all my piercings. I want a Papa Roach quote on my wrist, my great grandpa's name, birthdate and deathdate somewhere (I'm not sure where, yet, I just know I want it.), and a heart with a musical note on my right side. I'll probably end up with more throughout my life, honestly.
As for piercings I want my lip pierced the most, at least two more in my ears, my bellybutton and kind of my tongue. I'm not so sure about the bellybutton and tongue, thre's so much that can go wrong with those! I'm mainly concerned about how you're supposed to keep the tongue one from getting infected, how you'd keep food out of it, and how you're supposed to keep it clean. I mean, its in your mouth for Pete sake! I don't know, I need to do more research on that. As for the bellybutton piercing, that makes me nervous because I've been told they can get ripped out so easily, and that sounds beyond painful to me.
I don't know, I've heard multipule things about piercings and tattoos on girls. Some guys say its hot, some say its ugly. Some people seem to think anyone with piercings and crazy colored hair in band tees are immature, but I'm not so sure about that. I personally, think its awesome, and its just another form of expression. I personally think I'd high five someone's grandma if I saw her walking around with a stud in her lip, tattoos all over, and either was in a band tee or said she had one back home. That will be me one day! Hell, I'll be the granny that probably gets my grandkids to help me put crazy colors in my hair. And hey, at that point, I won't need the bleach, because I'll be gray!
I am who I am, and I like expressing it. Anyone who doesn't like that, can get the fuck out. I don't care.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Two week update.
I have been in Indiana a little over two weeks now, and while I have gotten homesick and wanted to go home from time to time, it's actually been a good time so far. I've actually been really enjpying spending so much time with my best friend, as we've known each other six years and have never gotten to spend this much time together. We haven't gotten to so a ton yet, but compared TO what I'm used to,we sort of have. We've been into Indianapolis twice in the past week, for the mall, an Earth Day festival, and my first ever muesum.
We've been having a lot of fun. We went of Build A Bear, where I made my first one, it's a little tan bunny, that I named Ashley, after Ashley Purdy of Black Veil Brides. We all went into a Hot Topic that had a screen in the back that they played music videos on. I think they got the idea from the Disney store, which was across the hall. Speaking of Disney stores! Has anyone heard of that game where you try to get to the back of the Disney store without a single employee saying anything to you? For the first time ever, I managed that. Twice.
On Saturday we went to the earth day festival. That was boring and cold, so we decided to check out the muesum that was right next to it. I hadn't ever been in a muesum before, but even though the name of the place sounded boring, it was actually pretty cool. We saw old TV's from the 60s to the 2000s, old trains and cars, famous people that were born in Indiana, like the Jackson's an Axel Rose. They even had their own mini rock and roll hall of fame! Unfortunately, that section Said we werent allowed to take pictures. That annoyed the both of us, a lot. They had huge pictures of ate Beatles, and an actual guitar used by Elvis Presley. So that was pretty cool. I still do not get why they had picturs of Marilyn Monroe, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington in there.
I am also so proud of Sara and IM I've been sleeping on an air mattress for the past two weeks, and it had a hole in it on the side. We fixed that last week, but air was still eacaping from, but we didnt know where it was. Last night, Sara refilled it, and was laying on it and it sunk down overly fast? So we filled it back up and began searching for the hole. We checked all the sides, and found nothing, so we decided to check the top. Sure enough. There were to, somewhat big holes on the top. So we patched those up with duct tape and superglue, and fused it together with a hair drier. Last night was the first night it didn't deflate at all so that made me very happy.
I also went to church for the first time in a few years yesterday. We just helped out int he misery, but that's something I am generally alright with. I enjoy little kids. We also went out or launch with some people that are just like family to Sara at a chinese buffet. It was some really good food.
I'm going to turnoff the Ipad soon, clean up some and hop int he showr soon. I'd like to get some suff done before tonight, when we got to their pastor's daughter's birthday party. I met her yesterday, she seemed really nice. I think I baffled a lot of people by knowg who they were before heheh introduced themselves. Most of them knew who I was though, because Sara likes to talk about the people in her life. That didn't sound good, but I meant it to.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
It's been one week
I've been up north for exactly a week now. I am doing well, though there is a lot I missBputhome. Like having a real bed, a computer that isn't a dinosaur, a tv with actual channels in my room.... Mainly the little things. It seems weird to think I've already been up here a week. I dont know where the time went. I've been having fun for the most part though, and I've gotten Adjusted surprisingly well.
If I do say so myself, and I do, I think I'm doing so much better than expected. We all expected that the entire first week I'd cry wanting to go home. I have cried, but not because I wanted to go home. That was because of my great grandpa's death. I talked about that in the last blog, if anyone actually read that.
I got to my best friend's house this past Saturday, and I am really enjoying spending time with her. We haven't been able to spend more than a day or two together in about four years. She moved up north About four years ago and our time together got limited to a day or two once a year or so when her family came down for visits. It's really nice getting to see each other every day. I'm sure it'll get old eventually, that we will begin to drive each other crazy but that's inevitable. Regardless of the inevitable For now I am loving it here. I'm enjoying not only being with my best friend, but the feeling of being on my own when I'm not.
I've applied for a job As a receptionist at Sara's beauty school on Tuesday. That same day she cut my hair to look similar to Ashley Purdy's from Black Veil Brides, and did my nails. I told her she is lucky I love her because I did let her do a pedicure and while mot people love those, I HATE having my feet touched. She did a good job but there were several points I pulled away just because of my own disgust. The night before that she dyed my hair right ple and I love it so much. Sooner or later, we are going to put blue on too. It's currently two to ed, purple on top, brown on the bottom. I think eventually the brown part will be turned blue, but I'm not sure when just yet.
Our room is set up, And I've made her dad very happy because yesterday while they were all out I cleaned the house and did the laundry. I guess he honestly didn't elect me to so Anything around the house after All. I told him I would help out, but I guess he didn't believe it.
I'm one of these people that does work when I'm home alone. I get bored and nobody is in my way so I cn actually get a lot done.
Well guys, nowhou're cAught up. I'm not sure what we're doing this weekend. A few things were discussed. Her dad ants to go mushroom hunting, though I'm not sure how that sounds like fun. Tere just mushrooms, and all you're doing is finding the, And picking them. Big freakin' deal. Sara and I are talking about either going shoe shopping, or to Indianapolas' four story mall. Can you believe until this past weekend, I had never even seen a two story mall? Most people say the mall I'm used to back home isn't even a mall because it's just that small. Everyone from My part of Florida knows what I'm talking about.
I do not disclose where I am exactly for safety reasons. It's not smart to say exactly where you live on the web. Those who have me a a friend on Facebook will know where I live and where I'm from, but other than that, you will only know the state.
Keep checking back for more updates. I promise to try to post More on Music = Life, but to help me puti got my "manager" Jonathan to also be an admin. So far he has not posted anything, but he says he will soon.
If I do say so myself, and I do, I think I'm doing so much better than expected. We all expected that the entire first week I'd cry wanting to go home. I have cried, but not because I wanted to go home. That was because of my great grandpa's death. I talked about that in the last blog, if anyone actually read that.
I got to my best friend's house this past Saturday, and I am really enjoying spending time with her. We haven't been able to spend more than a day or two together in about four years. She moved up north About four years ago and our time together got limited to a day or two once a year or so when her family came down for visits. It's really nice getting to see each other every day. I'm sure it'll get old eventually, that we will begin to drive each other crazy but that's inevitable. Regardless of the inevitable For now I am loving it here. I'm enjoying not only being with my best friend, but the feeling of being on my own when I'm not.
I've applied for a job As a receptionist at Sara's beauty school on Tuesday. That same day she cut my hair to look similar to Ashley Purdy's from Black Veil Brides, and did my nails. I told her she is lucky I love her because I did let her do a pedicure and while mot people love those, I HATE having my feet touched. She did a good job but there were several points I pulled away just because of my own disgust. The night before that she dyed my hair right ple and I love it so much. Sooner or later, we are going to put blue on too. It's currently two to ed, purple on top, brown on the bottom. I think eventually the brown part will be turned blue, but I'm not sure when just yet.
Our room is set up, And I've made her dad very happy because yesterday while they were all out I cleaned the house and did the laundry. I guess he honestly didn't elect me to so Anything around the house after All. I told him I would help out, but I guess he didn't believe it.
I'm one of these people that does work when I'm home alone. I get bored and nobody is in my way so I cn actually get a lot done.
Well guys, nowhou're cAught up. I'm not sure what we're doing this weekend. A few things were discussed. Her dad ants to go mushroom hunting, though I'm not sure how that sounds like fun. Tere just mushrooms, and all you're doing is finding the, And picking them. Big freakin' deal. Sara and I are talking about either going shoe shopping, or to Indianapolas' four story mall. Can you believe until this past weekend, I had never even seen a two story mall? Most people say the mall I'm used to back home isn't even a mall because it's just that small. Everyone from My part of Florida knows what I'm talking about.
I do not disclose where I am exactly for safety reasons. It's not smart to say exactly where you live on the web. Those who have me a a friend on Facebook will know where I live and where I'm from, but other than that, you will only know the state.
Keep checking back for more updates. I promise to try to post More on Music = Life, but to help me puti got my "manager" Jonathan to also be an admin. So far he has not posted anything, but he says he will soon.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Lack of posts
Hey all, here i am again. I wanted to take a few minutes to explains why I haven't been posting as actively as I usually do. I am hoping to get back to posting at least somewhat more actively but for now i really haven't had the time.
I believe I made it very clear over the last few weeks that I was taking a trip to Indiana from florida. Well, on Tuesday, April 11, 2012. I made my journey up here with an old friend of my mother's and her sister. The trip went by really fast, and really enjoyed taking pictures. If anyone on Music = Life wishes to see them, let me know. For everyone else (as I plan on posting this on my Facebook profile as well), when I get them up, they'll be on my profile. You probably won't be able to miss them, as of right now, 248 on my camera. That includes the pictures from my going away party. I am having difficulties trying to post them as of right now, because my camera for some stupid reason didn't come with a cord, and the computer I am currently on is just old enough that it doesn't have an SD card slot. We'll figure something out, I'm sure. I also have some videos that I need to post. That is the easy part, though uploading them to YouTube may be a pain in the ass. Slowly but surely, I'll get you guys updated.
I've only been up here five days and I must say its been pretty hectic. I've slept in three houses, in two states since then, with three different families (only one of them is my actual family) and in only one place did I have an actual bed. My first night in Indiana, I felt a bit like Harry Potter because the room was secluded from everyone else in the house, and it had slanted ceiling. It wasn't a small room, but the slanted wall/ ceiling sort of made it feel like I was under stairs or something, even though I wasn't.
The following afternoon, I got a surprise visit from my Aunt and Uncle, and I was happy about it...for about five minutes. We gathered my stuff, and piled it in the car just for him to pull into a parking lot for a Country Club about half a mile down from the house I was staying at. I assumed he wanted to walk around, since they had just driven four hours from Michigan to come get me. So I grabbed my purse, climbed out and was prepared to go walk around a bit when he all the sudden placed a hand on my arm with a look on his face that I will probably never forget. I didn't know what was going on, until he suddenly said, "Grandpa died this morning."
My great grandpa's death came as a shock to me. Given he would have been 90 in June, and actually had practically every illness and other things that one could have, so honestly, it was a wonder he was still alive. Even the doctors didn't know why he was still alive, they said for fourty years that he should have been dead long ago. He had heart issues, diabetes, was obese, went blind, was nearly deaf, and he had only one leg after getting hit by a drunk driver while he and his wife were on a motorcycle. There were many scares, but he always pulled through. I guess I had gotten so used to him having miraculous recoveries, that I just assumed he'd make it through this too. He was in the hospital over a week, and passed away in his sleep. That is a blessing, and while it does kill me inside to know that I didn't get to see him alive one last time, and that it was so close to when I finally got back up here.
His funeral was yesterday, and I did not go. I didn't feel comfortable with it for several reasons. The main two were because a) He didn't even want a funeral in the first place. Though come to find out he did set a small one up before he passed away just so the family woulf shut up and be happy. I did not know this until I had already made up my mind about things, I had always just been told that he didn't want a funeral. Then B) I hated the thought of seeing him dead in a box, and then seeing him in the ground.
My uncle, intentionally or not, made me feel like shit about not wanting to go, on top of the fact that I had a five year old that would litterally not leave my side for two days. If I tried to leave her for more than a minute or two, she was hunting for me, and if I said I really wanted some time to myself, she'd whine. The only one who tried to get her out of my hair was my aunt. Don't get me wrong, I love the kid, and I did think it was very sweet that she wanted to spend so much time with me, but when you are emotionally unstable due to a death of a loved one, having a five year old you actually barely know clinging to your leg every two seconds really doesn't help. I did have fun with her, and my familu, but it was time for me to leave.
So early Saturday afternoon, my aunt and uncle helped me pack their SUV, and drove me about an hour away to meet up with my best friend. I've talked about her, all my friends back home, and some of the more active people on Music = Life know about her. Those who haven't met her yet, will soon, as we made like four videos in one day on Saturday, and like one very short one yesterday. As meantioned before, those will be posted as soon as possible, but it might take a while. If I can get their computer to let me, I may try to edit a couple of them together so there won't be like four very short videos. Our one from Walmart is about ten minutes though. I may actually make a video on my own, so it can be my first actual vlog. I feel a random video at Walmart just isn't the best idea to start off my 'vlogging'. I still don't like that word, I'm not sure why. I just don't.
Goodness, I get off topic! So, anyways, back on topic. See this is why I need to just start making videos, its perfectly okay to go off topic like four times then. Anyways, so Sara and I met up at what is probably the biggest mall I've ever seen. That's sort of sad to be honest, because it wasn't that big compared to some malls. It was two stories though, and I had never been in one of those. We went into Red Robins, and had lunch with her sister, Jenna and her friend DeeDee. I had never been in a Red Robins before, and honestly I wasn't overly impressed. I was told though, my problem was you must get a burger, not chicken. I am super picky about burgers, so I figured I wouldn't like theirs. Plus, they ere fucking exspensive. As it was I spent $20 on our lunch. It was just plain awful. I ended up only eating the fries!
We went into the mall, and I was so surprised! Their Hot Topic and Spencers were oth twice as big as the one I'm used to, and had more of the T-shirts I wanted. I ended up with the "Get Off Your Knees" Asking Alexandria shirt that I've wanted for a while. My Hot Topic back home only had it for a shirt while and sold out, like it does with everything actually worth buying.
I was also amazed by the two story merry-go-round. I couldn't spell the actual word to save my life, and this computer is just slow enough I can't use spell check.I had never seen such a thing! I took a picture of it and was very amused. I think if we ever go back there, we'll end up on it. We got dropped off here, did a little work on our room, and then ran back out to Walmart, and their local mall where I had one of the best sugar cookies ever! It looked like Mike from Monsters Inc, and was so good! We also went into Books A Million and found a parody of "If you give a mouse a cookie". We all know that one, but not a lot of people know "If you give a kid a cookie (will he shut the fuck up"). The book was short, so we took the five minutes o read it. Basically, don't give a kid a cookie, he still won't shut the fuck up. That is what the book said, just in different words.
This trip has prove a lot. Not only has it been hectic and fun, but I discovered that I am way stronger than I realized. My mom and I were talking the other night, she said she would have been a mess leaving home for the first time, losing my great grandpa before I could even see him, having practically no time to myself for days (which I'm used to a lot of), and then having everyone's opinion on things pushed onto me. There were times I did break down bawling, but that was because of Grandpa, not anything else. All I got from the stress was a serious case of aches and pains in my head, shoulders and back. My back still hurts, but that's probably from the air mattress.
I also discovered something. I've always had a ten o'clock "bedtime", and for some reason I always got tired around 10 or 11. Being away from home, except for on the ride over here, I haven't gotten tired before 11:30 at the earliest. One night I was up until 3 am -just because I couldn't sleep! I am wondering now if maybe I just got tired that early out of habit. It is possible, honestly.
Well, I'm gonna go now. I still have stuff to do, and would like to get more of it done before my friend comes back from school. I'll keep you guys posted as much as I can. Videos still to come, pictures too. I'm gonna go now. Bye!
I believe I made it very clear over the last few weeks that I was taking a trip to Indiana from florida. Well, on Tuesday, April 11, 2012. I made my journey up here with an old friend of my mother's and her sister. The trip went by really fast, and really enjoyed taking pictures. If anyone on Music = Life wishes to see them, let me know. For everyone else (as I plan on posting this on my Facebook profile as well), when I get them up, they'll be on my profile. You probably won't be able to miss them, as of right now, 248 on my camera. That includes the pictures from my going away party. I am having difficulties trying to post them as of right now, because my camera for some stupid reason didn't come with a cord, and the computer I am currently on is just old enough that it doesn't have an SD card slot. We'll figure something out, I'm sure. I also have some videos that I need to post. That is the easy part, though uploading them to YouTube may be a pain in the ass. Slowly but surely, I'll get you guys updated.
I've only been up here five days and I must say its been pretty hectic. I've slept in three houses, in two states since then, with three different families (only one of them is my actual family) and in only one place did I have an actual bed. My first night in Indiana, I felt a bit like Harry Potter because the room was secluded from everyone else in the house, and it had slanted ceiling. It wasn't a small room, but the slanted wall/ ceiling sort of made it feel like I was under stairs or something, even though I wasn't.
The following afternoon, I got a surprise visit from my Aunt and Uncle, and I was happy about it...for about five minutes. We gathered my stuff, and piled it in the car just for him to pull into a parking lot for a Country Club about half a mile down from the house I was staying at. I assumed he wanted to walk around, since they had just driven four hours from Michigan to come get me. So I grabbed my purse, climbed out and was prepared to go walk around a bit when he all the sudden placed a hand on my arm with a look on his face that I will probably never forget. I didn't know what was going on, until he suddenly said, "Grandpa died this morning."
My great grandpa's death came as a shock to me. Given he would have been 90 in June, and actually had practically every illness and other things that one could have, so honestly, it was a wonder he was still alive. Even the doctors didn't know why he was still alive, they said for fourty years that he should have been dead long ago. He had heart issues, diabetes, was obese, went blind, was nearly deaf, and he had only one leg after getting hit by a drunk driver while he and his wife were on a motorcycle. There were many scares, but he always pulled through. I guess I had gotten so used to him having miraculous recoveries, that I just assumed he'd make it through this too. He was in the hospital over a week, and passed away in his sleep. That is a blessing, and while it does kill me inside to know that I didn't get to see him alive one last time, and that it was so close to when I finally got back up here.
His funeral was yesterday, and I did not go. I didn't feel comfortable with it for several reasons. The main two were because a) He didn't even want a funeral in the first place. Though come to find out he did set a small one up before he passed away just so the family woulf shut up and be happy. I did not know this until I had already made up my mind about things, I had always just been told that he didn't want a funeral. Then B) I hated the thought of seeing him dead in a box, and then seeing him in the ground.
My uncle, intentionally or not, made me feel like shit about not wanting to go, on top of the fact that I had a five year old that would litterally not leave my side for two days. If I tried to leave her for more than a minute or two, she was hunting for me, and if I said I really wanted some time to myself, she'd whine. The only one who tried to get her out of my hair was my aunt. Don't get me wrong, I love the kid, and I did think it was very sweet that she wanted to spend so much time with me, but when you are emotionally unstable due to a death of a loved one, having a five year old you actually barely know clinging to your leg every two seconds really doesn't help. I did have fun with her, and my familu, but it was time for me to leave.
So early Saturday afternoon, my aunt and uncle helped me pack their SUV, and drove me about an hour away to meet up with my best friend. I've talked about her, all my friends back home, and some of the more active people on Music = Life know about her. Those who haven't met her yet, will soon, as we made like four videos in one day on Saturday, and like one very short one yesterday. As meantioned before, those will be posted as soon as possible, but it might take a while. If I can get their computer to let me, I may try to edit a couple of them together so there won't be like four very short videos. Our one from Walmart is about ten minutes though. I may actually make a video on my own, so it can be my first actual vlog. I feel a random video at Walmart just isn't the best idea to start off my 'vlogging'. I still don't like that word, I'm not sure why. I just don't.
Goodness, I get off topic! So, anyways, back on topic. See this is why I need to just start making videos, its perfectly okay to go off topic like four times then. Anyways, so Sara and I met up at what is probably the biggest mall I've ever seen. That's sort of sad to be honest, because it wasn't that big compared to some malls. It was two stories though, and I had never been in one of those. We went into Red Robins, and had lunch with her sister, Jenna and her friend DeeDee. I had never been in a Red Robins before, and honestly I wasn't overly impressed. I was told though, my problem was you must get a burger, not chicken. I am super picky about burgers, so I figured I wouldn't like theirs. Plus, they ere fucking exspensive. As it was I spent $20 on our lunch. It was just plain awful. I ended up only eating the fries!
We went into the mall, and I was so surprised! Their Hot Topic and Spencers were oth twice as big as the one I'm used to, and had more of the T-shirts I wanted. I ended up with the "Get Off Your Knees" Asking Alexandria shirt that I've wanted for a while. My Hot Topic back home only had it for a shirt while and sold out, like it does with everything actually worth buying.
I was also amazed by the two story merry-go-round. I couldn't spell the actual word to save my life, and this computer is just slow enough I can't use spell check.I had never seen such a thing! I took a picture of it and was very amused. I think if we ever go back there, we'll end up on it. We got dropped off here, did a little work on our room, and then ran back out to Walmart, and their local mall where I had one of the best sugar cookies ever! It looked like Mike from Monsters Inc, and was so good! We also went into Books A Million and found a parody of "If you give a mouse a cookie". We all know that one, but not a lot of people know "If you give a kid a cookie (will he shut the fuck up"). The book was short, so we took the five minutes o read it. Basically, don't give a kid a cookie, he still won't shut the fuck up. That is what the book said, just in different words.
This trip has prove a lot. Not only has it been hectic and fun, but I discovered that I am way stronger than I realized. My mom and I were talking the other night, she said she would have been a mess leaving home for the first time, losing my great grandpa before I could even see him, having practically no time to myself for days (which I'm used to a lot of), and then having everyone's opinion on things pushed onto me. There were times I did break down bawling, but that was because of Grandpa, not anything else. All I got from the stress was a serious case of aches and pains in my head, shoulders and back. My back still hurts, but that's probably from the air mattress.
I also discovered something. I've always had a ten o'clock "bedtime", and for some reason I always got tired around 10 or 11. Being away from home, except for on the ride over here, I haven't gotten tired before 11:30 at the earliest. One night I was up until 3 am -just because I couldn't sleep! I am wondering now if maybe I just got tired that early out of habit. It is possible, honestly.
Well, I'm gonna go now. I still have stuff to do, and would like to get more of it done before my friend comes back from school. I'll keep you guys posted as much as I can. Videos still to come, pictures too. I'm gonna go now. Bye!
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Random Blog #19: Easter (and my views on religion)
Happy Easter to all who are celebrating this holiday. I personally am not, as I feel its only a holiday for those who are either young enough to believe in the Easter Bunny, or are very religious. I am neither of those things, so my family is doing nothing for this holiday. Quite litterally, nobody has acknowledged the day yet. I suppose I could, but why? It really doesn't matter to me.
I saw that Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides posted about Easter through several Tweets through Twitter. I found it through a fan page, that was inspired by a Bryan Stars interview, but his messages got me thinking.
"We celebrate two birthdays for Christ in this country. Regular birth and undead rebirth. What's everyone doing for the lords zombie bday?
I remember loving Easter as a kid, in the. Catholic church it's like the super bowl of holy days.
Btw where in the bible does it talk about the lords love of protein based scavenger hunts? Jesus loves egg trickery
That wasn't a slight at anyone's beliefs, I just love how we all (myself included) openly practice random traditions without any skepticism."
Keep in mind, Andy has said in interviews before that he is not religious, but grew up in a semi religious household. What all he just said there, which was about four Tweets, was a lot like what I often think about this holiday. Before I go on further, explaining myself, I want to say one thing. I personally hate religion, but I'm not looking to start trouble. I don't care if you have a religion, I don't care if you're proud of it. I just don't want you craming it down my throat. Please do not be offended by anything I am about to say, I am only speaking my mind.
It never made sense to me, how someone can die, and then rise again jsut a few days later. I've always said, if its real at all, there must have been either magic or a horrible, horrible mistake. Like they all thought he was dead, and then he finally managed to get the strength up to say "I'm alive." I've never actually read the Bible, so I'm not entirely sure how everything is told. I can't wrap my brain around how Christians believe Jesus was so amazing, but yet they don't believe in magic. I was told several times not to put human limits on God, but yet they'd then still say, "He did it without magic." Its impossible to do some of the things he supposedly did, then!
Also, I've never understood why we celebrate the fact that someone died! Good Friday is the day Jesus was hung on the cross, why the fuck is that a good thing??? Think of how much that had to hurt! I always found it to be heartless that the stories say that "God sacrificed his only son for your sins." I think that's horrible! You do not tell your son, "Oh, I'm gonna put you up on a cross so you can save the rest of the world." It doesn't work that way anyways! How can one person getting killed save the world? It doesn't. Well, I suppose it could, if that person had been trying to take over the world or something.
Another thing is I hate how hypocrtical and judgemental so many devout Christians are. I'm not saying all of them are, but I've seen several supposed "Good Christians" say "Don't judge people, its a sin." but yet if you don't agree with them their automatic response is to correct you, and tell you the 'truth'. If you still don't believe them, they say, "Well, then I'm sorry, but until you let God save you, you will not be getting into Heaven."
That's something else I don't understand. If God is all forgiving, why would anything short of being an all around horrible person stop you from getting into Heaven? I don't believe in Hell either, I believe that's life. We got through a ton of shit in life, but you suck it up and deal with it, or you crash down and feel sorry for yourself. I feel like everyone can get into Heaven, unless you did some horrible thing like were a terrorist, serial killer, rapist, or something like that. If you are one of those people, I feel like you just die. That's it. You get nothing else after that, because you didn't deserve it. You won't even have the option of letting your spirit roam the world, you're just dead in the ground. Morbid, I know, but that's how I feel it goes.
I don't like it when people push relgion on me, and I don't try to change people's minds about their beliefs. What they believe, is what they believe, and what I believe is what I believe. That's fine. I've never seen any real proof that there is anything, and I do find it very hard to believe. If someone could find me tangable proof, maybe my mind will change. Until then, my mind is made up. That simply means, I believe in a higher power, but I don't believe in active religion.
How do you feel about religion? What do you believe? I want to know, so leave a comment and tell me how you feel. To anyone who celebrates Easter, happy Easter. I hope its filled with family, candy, and plenty of delicious foods. For all those who don't, well, do what I do: Look forward to the discounted candy tomorrow!
I saw that Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides posted about Easter through several Tweets through Twitter. I found it through a fan page, that was inspired by a Bryan Stars interview, but his messages got me thinking.
"We celebrate two birthdays for Christ in this country. Regular birth and undead rebirth. What's everyone doing for the lords zombie bday?
I remember loving Easter as a kid, in the. Catholic church it's like the super bowl of holy days.
Btw where in the bible does it talk about the lords love of protein based scavenger hunts? Jesus loves egg trickery
That wasn't a slight at anyone's beliefs, I just love how we all (myself included) openly practice random traditions without any skepticism."
Keep in mind, Andy has said in interviews before that he is not religious, but grew up in a semi religious household. What all he just said there, which was about four Tweets, was a lot like what I often think about this holiday. Before I go on further, explaining myself, I want to say one thing. I personally hate religion, but I'm not looking to start trouble. I don't care if you have a religion, I don't care if you're proud of it. I just don't want you craming it down my throat. Please do not be offended by anything I am about to say, I am only speaking my mind.
It never made sense to me, how someone can die, and then rise again jsut a few days later. I've always said, if its real at all, there must have been either magic or a horrible, horrible mistake. Like they all thought he was dead, and then he finally managed to get the strength up to say "I'm alive." I've never actually read the Bible, so I'm not entirely sure how everything is told. I can't wrap my brain around how Christians believe Jesus was so amazing, but yet they don't believe in magic. I was told several times not to put human limits on God, but yet they'd then still say, "He did it without magic." Its impossible to do some of the things he supposedly did, then!
Also, I've never understood why we celebrate the fact that someone died! Good Friday is the day Jesus was hung on the cross, why the fuck is that a good thing??? Think of how much that had to hurt! I always found it to be heartless that the stories say that "God sacrificed his only son for your sins." I think that's horrible! You do not tell your son, "Oh, I'm gonna put you up on a cross so you can save the rest of the world." It doesn't work that way anyways! How can one person getting killed save the world? It doesn't. Well, I suppose it could, if that person had been trying to take over the world or something.
Another thing is I hate how hypocrtical and judgemental so many devout Christians are. I'm not saying all of them are, but I've seen several supposed "Good Christians" say "Don't judge people, its a sin." but yet if you don't agree with them their automatic response is to correct you, and tell you the 'truth'. If you still don't believe them, they say, "Well, then I'm sorry, but until you let God save you, you will not be getting into Heaven."
That's something else I don't understand. If God is all forgiving, why would anything short of being an all around horrible person stop you from getting into Heaven? I don't believe in Hell either, I believe that's life. We got through a ton of shit in life, but you suck it up and deal with it, or you crash down and feel sorry for yourself. I feel like everyone can get into Heaven, unless you did some horrible thing like were a terrorist, serial killer, rapist, or something like that. If you are one of those people, I feel like you just die. That's it. You get nothing else after that, because you didn't deserve it. You won't even have the option of letting your spirit roam the world, you're just dead in the ground. Morbid, I know, but that's how I feel it goes.
I don't like it when people push relgion on me, and I don't try to change people's minds about their beliefs. What they believe, is what they believe, and what I believe is what I believe. That's fine. I've never seen any real proof that there is anything, and I do find it very hard to believe. If someone could find me tangable proof, maybe my mind will change. Until then, my mind is made up. That simply means, I believe in a higher power, but I don't believe in active religion.
How do you feel about religion? What do you believe? I want to know, so leave a comment and tell me how you feel. To anyone who celebrates Easter, happy Easter. I hope its filled with family, candy, and plenty of delicious foods. For all those who don't, well, do what I do: Look forward to the discounted candy tomorrow!
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Random Blog #18: This timeline shit SUCKS!
Eveyone with a Facebook knows they forced everyone into a new layout, called the "timeline". Profiles were forced into it a week or so ago, but yesterday all the pages got forced into it as well. Well guess what? I fucking hate it! So do many others, but I just wanted to specify that said people are not alone.
There are aspects I like, like I like the whole cover picture idea. I feel it gives me the option to contiune being creative with the page. I also do like the idea of messaging, and the fact that I can see the notifications again without having to "Use Facebook as Page." I don't know if anyone else had this issue, but for the past couple days, I couldn't view the notifications with just my profile. It was quite aggravating -I was on my page more than my own profile!
However, what I simply hate is how the posts are set up. Its fucking confusing! There seems to be no order to anything now, and while it says you can rearrange everything, I have yet to figure out how. Facebook, why can't you ever make something that WORKS right away? Or better yet, just learn to fucking listen to your users. All people wanted was a dislike button, and a love button. That was easy compared to all the crap you've done. Mark Zuckerberg, stop getting bored and changing the layout. Its one thing when I do it, because all I do is change the scheme of it, I don't change the actual layout just to annoy people who look at my site.
There are aspects I like, like I like the whole cover picture idea. I feel it gives me the option to contiune being creative with the page. I also do like the idea of messaging, and the fact that I can see the notifications again without having to "Use Facebook as Page." I don't know if anyone else had this issue, but for the past couple days, I couldn't view the notifications with just my profile. It was quite aggravating -I was on my page more than my own profile!
However, what I simply hate is how the posts are set up. Its fucking confusing! There seems to be no order to anything now, and while it says you can rearrange everything, I have yet to figure out how. Facebook, why can't you ever make something that WORKS right away? Or better yet, just learn to fucking listen to your users. All people wanted was a dislike button, and a love button. That was easy compared to all the crap you've done. Mark Zuckerberg, stop getting bored and changing the layout. Its one thing when I do it, because all I do is change the scheme of it, I don't change the actual layout just to annoy people who look at my site.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Random Blog #17: My thoughts on this years Vans Warped 2012 lineup
Many of you know that I am, indeed going to Warped tour this year. Its a huge deal every year, but not everyone agrees that the lineup is good every year. I didn't go last year, and despite what most people thought, I thought they had some killer bands on it. Asking Alexandria, D.R.U.G.S, and Black Veil Brides, all in one place? Come on, that's epic.
This year however, I feel is a lot better. Huge bands like The Used, All Time Low, Four Year Strong, Pierce The Veil, Sleeping With Sirens and others will all be there. Sleeping With Sirens isn't that big, but they're climbing in fame. I think this year they focused more on the well known bands, and less on the ones nobody's ever heard of. Don't get me wrong, its a great opprotunity for the up and coming bands, but you need the draw of the bigger bands or else people won't be as interested in going.
I am mainly going for All Time Low, Falling In Reverse, Catching Your Clouds, Sleeping With Sirens, Pierce The Veil, Mayday Parade, We Are The In Crowd, and Blessthefall. I'm sure I'll end up watching more, especially since I am going with someone who's a big fan of Four Year Strong and Breathe Carolina. This year rocks, and that is also why I am seriously hoping to get interviews. I have talked about this a lot, so you probably already know who all I want to interview.
It is mainly All Time Low and Falling In Reverse, but I will also be trying to Blessthefall, Four Year Strong, Pierce The Veil, We Are The In Crowd, Catching Your Clouds, and Sleeping With Sirens. So please submit questions to me, I need them. :)
So that's what I think about Warped tour this year? What do you think? Leave a comment here or on Music = Life telling me.
This year however, I feel is a lot better. Huge bands like The Used, All Time Low, Four Year Strong, Pierce The Veil, Sleeping With Sirens and others will all be there. Sleeping With Sirens isn't that big, but they're climbing in fame. I think this year they focused more on the well known bands, and less on the ones nobody's ever heard of. Don't get me wrong, its a great opprotunity for the up and coming bands, but you need the draw of the bigger bands or else people won't be as interested in going.
I am mainly going for All Time Low, Falling In Reverse, Catching Your Clouds, Sleeping With Sirens, Pierce The Veil, Mayday Parade, We Are The In Crowd, and Blessthefall. I'm sure I'll end up watching more, especially since I am going with someone who's a big fan of Four Year Strong and Breathe Carolina. This year rocks, and that is also why I am seriously hoping to get interviews. I have talked about this a lot, so you probably already know who all I want to interview.
It is mainly All Time Low and Falling In Reverse, but I will also be trying to Blessthefall, Four Year Strong, Pierce The Veil, We Are The In Crowd, Catching Your Clouds, and Sleeping With Sirens. So please submit questions to me, I need them. :)
So that's what I think about Warped tour this year? What do you think? Leave a comment here or on Music = Life telling me.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Here's what's up.
Hey guys, I just wanted to take a minute to talk about what's coming up within the next couple of days. I'm not sure if anyone really cares when I post things, or really what I post, but just incase there is someone out there who cares, I'm going to take the time to tell everyone what's up. I mean, you wouldn't be reading this if you didn't want to know, right? Right. That'd just be silly.
Today, and probably tomorrow, I'm going to be taking a lot of time to review albums and one EP. I am reviewing Sick And Twisted Affair by My Darkest Days, Vulnerable by The Used, Growing Pains -EP by Lower Lands, and tomorrow I am getting Amaryllis by Shinedown. There will be a review for that as well.
I am also going to be posting the news here in a few minutes. Its mostly talking about releases, but there's a few other things added in. I also am going to probably change the layout for Immortal Music, and the profile picture on Immortal Music soon. I don't really know what bands will be featured this month, but I'm kind of thinking I'll either do something Warped tour themed, or Asking Alexandria for Immortal Music. I don't know yet, but I'm leaning more toward Asking Alexandria because it'd make more sense to have the Warped tour theme in July, when I'll be attending the festival.
I'll figure out, but I need a suggestion for the profile. Leave a comment on Music = Life suggesting one please. :)
Today, and probably tomorrow, I'm going to be taking a lot of time to review albums and one EP. I am reviewing Sick And Twisted Affair by My Darkest Days, Vulnerable by The Used, Growing Pains -EP by Lower Lands, and tomorrow I am getting Amaryllis by Shinedown. There will be a review for that as well.
I am also going to be posting the news here in a few minutes. Its mostly talking about releases, but there's a few other things added in. I also am going to probably change the layout for Immortal Music, and the profile picture on Immortal Music soon. I don't really know what bands will be featured this month, but I'm kind of thinking I'll either do something Warped tour themed, or Asking Alexandria for Immortal Music. I don't know yet, but I'm leaning more toward Asking Alexandria because it'd make more sense to have the Warped tour theme in July, when I'll be attending the festival.
I'll figure out, but I need a suggestion for the profile. Leave a comment on Music = Life suggesting one please. :)
Random Blog #16: Would you FUCK Danny Worsnop?
Once again, Bryan Stars has gotten me thinking. I'm sure by now you all know how Bryan gets me (and probably others), thinking a lot. Yesterday he posted a video asking if girls would fuck Danny Worsnop, or any other idolized band member. I latched right onto Danny, and the way he talks before I went on to even thinking about Danny.
Don't get me wrong, I love Danny, he's hilarious and seems awesome in interviews. He's also very cocky, he does get around, and because of that, I question if its a joke when he says he curculates STDs. I'm not saying he does have them, but I do question it a little. If he ever was to want me for whatever reason, I would have to clarify that he defentily is clean. Then maybe I'd consider it. The same deal goes with Ben Bruce, though I might be quicker to consider it with him over Danny. Just because out of all the AA boys, I think Ben is my favorite.
I've mentioned before, but even though I think of all these band guys like average fans do, I also try to keep it professional, and hesitate to even say this stuff on my blog, website, or page. Just in case some manager, or even the bands themselves saw it. Given, this profession really doesn't call for being professional 24/7, but I do think fucking the stars may be a little bit out of the question.
From the fan stance, I'm sure you all can see this coming...I would consider a lot of them. I talked about this a bit when Bryan posted a video asking if fans would date stars like Christopher Drew, Andy Biersack, ect, ect. I do have a list of band guys I would consider several of them. Such as Ben Bruce, Andy Biersack, Ashley Purdy, Danny Worsnop, Jordan (I still can not spell his last name) from The Ready Set, Drake Christopher, Alex Gaskgarth, Jack Barakat, um...well, there's probably more but I am now drawing a blank. Being who I am, I probably wouldn't ever accept, because I do have a reputation to uphold now. I mean, unless they spilled the beans, probably only my close friends would know what happened, but I don't know that. Shit does get out sometimes.
I'd have to think about it just as much as I would with any other person, so chances are, I would not end up fucking Danny or any other rockstar. How about you though? How do you feel about it. Leave a comment here or on Music = Life telling me.
Don't get me wrong, I love Danny, he's hilarious and seems awesome in interviews. He's also very cocky, he does get around, and because of that, I question if its a joke when he says he curculates STDs. I'm not saying he does have them, but I do question it a little. If he ever was to want me for whatever reason, I would have to clarify that he defentily is clean. Then maybe I'd consider it. The same deal goes with Ben Bruce, though I might be quicker to consider it with him over Danny. Just because out of all the AA boys, I think Ben is my favorite.
I've mentioned before, but even though I think of all these band guys like average fans do, I also try to keep it professional, and hesitate to even say this stuff on my blog, website, or page. Just in case some manager, or even the bands themselves saw it. Given, this profession really doesn't call for being professional 24/7, but I do think fucking the stars may be a little bit out of the question.
From the fan stance, I'm sure you all can see this coming...I would consider a lot of them. I talked about this a bit when Bryan posted a video asking if fans would date stars like Christopher Drew, Andy Biersack, ect, ect. I do have a list of band guys I would consider several of them. Such as Ben Bruce, Andy Biersack, Ashley Purdy, Danny Worsnop, Jordan (I still can not spell his last name) from The Ready Set, Drake Christopher, Alex Gaskgarth, Jack Barakat, um...well, there's probably more but I am now drawing a blank. Being who I am, I probably wouldn't ever accept, because I do have a reputation to uphold now. I mean, unless they spilled the beans, probably only my close friends would know what happened, but I don't know that. Shit does get out sometimes.
I'd have to think about it just as much as I would with any other person, so chances are, I would not end up fucking Danny or any other rockstar. How about you though? How do you feel about it. Leave a comment here or on Music = Life telling me.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Random Blog #15: Making a name for youself (and how I am doing it!)
We all know I am not famous, and I do not claim to be, but I do feel like one day my name will be well known. This is because I actually learn something from all the time I spend watching videos on YouTube, and how many hours I spend on Facebook.
I know that sounds insane. "You can't learn from watching YouTubers or sitting on Facebook. You're bloody insane!" Yes, you're suddenly British, and like to say "bloody" in place of where we Americans say, "fucking". That is untrue though! You can learn things. If you admin a page, pay attention to the other pages. What they post, and how they interact with the fans of the page. Also pay attention to how much they post, and what they post.
I personally like the pages that actually try to strike up conversation with the fans, and will respond to the comments. For some reason, not a lot of people do that, they just sort of see the comments and never respond. I don't understand why not, because the interaction is fun!
As I've mentioned before, I feel like I write these blogs as if I am talking to a camera. I've been told people like my style, and I personally really like the way Bryan Stars will make random videos just talking to his fans about whatever comes to his mind, as well as the important stuff. Or how people like DeeFizzy and Shane Dawson will just 'vlog' and talk to their fans as if they really knew every single one of them. How Shane will go all Shananay on someone's ass one second and then be asking "What's your favorite food?" the next. If you do not know what I'm talking about, go watch some of his main channel videos. You'll know Shanaynay as soon as you see her. Trust me, she's hard to miss.
Then DeeFizzy, he is simply just crazy and adorable. He says he's socially awkward, but he's so comfortable talking to people through YouTube. I personally am not socially awkward, in fact, I am the person who won't hesitate to walk right up to someone and start talking to them in the middle of Wal-Mart, but I like that freedom. I'd be making videos too, just ranting and raving about shit, if I had a camera that had good audio. I've complained about that before, and if you have read my other blogs, you know that.
I guess I just picked up how they act, and how I act normally, and just sort of fused them together to make my own style. I think whenever I get famous, having all these aspects will help a lot. I am serious when I say one day I will not only do the whole Bryan Stars thing where I interview people, do random music questions, and videos about the things going on in the music world. I also want to do vlogs like Deefizzy. I'd say Shane, but he does them every single day, and quite frankly, my life for the most part (at least for now) is boring, nobody wants to see that all the time.
So really, there's only a few steps to actually making yourself known. I'm still in the middle of the "I know what I'm doing, just nobody else knows it yet" stage. Check out the steps below, see if you agree with me, and if you have a dream these steps may apply to, go for it!
Step 1: Figure out what works for you.
If you're going to be a writer, like myself, not all writing styles work. I really can't explain mine, because these blogs, and the site aren't like stories where its in first person, or thrid person. Possibly even second, though I've never personally been clear on what that is. I guess techincally you can write in a style like that, since I am writing in first person, but I do think most blogs are actually in first person. Just because blogs are supposed to be personal, and first person really does that.
You can figure out what works for you by reading other blogs, even if they aren't about something you want to write about. Or you can do what I do and watch YouTubers, and sort of copy how they talk and turn it into a writing style. It sounds hard, but its really not. Writers will understand.
Step 2: Put your style into action!
All this means is you set your mind to it and do it! Much like I did with everything I write on Immortal Music. After you've done a little bit of it, share it with the world! Like, go share it on pages on Facebook. Your profile, your page, and pages that have similar topics. All of it will help! Facebook is your friend, just so you know. It actually really can help you a lot.
After that, you basically just have to keep it up. Contiune working on it, and spreading it around. Eventually, you will get known. :) See? Its true, you really can do anything if you set your mind to it.
Ok, you can do anything except fly. Please do not try that without a plane, helicopter, or jet. That will result in death.
I know that sounds insane. "You can't learn from watching YouTubers or sitting on Facebook. You're bloody insane!" Yes, you're suddenly British, and like to say "bloody" in place of where we Americans say, "fucking". That is untrue though! You can learn things. If you admin a page, pay attention to the other pages. What they post, and how they interact with the fans of the page. Also pay attention to how much they post, and what they post.
I personally like the pages that actually try to strike up conversation with the fans, and will respond to the comments. For some reason, not a lot of people do that, they just sort of see the comments and never respond. I don't understand why not, because the interaction is fun!
As I've mentioned before, I feel like I write these blogs as if I am talking to a camera. I've been told people like my style, and I personally really like the way Bryan Stars will make random videos just talking to his fans about whatever comes to his mind, as well as the important stuff. Or how people like DeeFizzy and Shane Dawson will just 'vlog' and talk to their fans as if they really knew every single one of them. How Shane will go all Shananay on someone's ass one second and then be asking "What's your favorite food?" the next. If you do not know what I'm talking about, go watch some of his main channel videos. You'll know Shanaynay as soon as you see her. Trust me, she's hard to miss.
Then DeeFizzy, he is simply just crazy and adorable. He says he's socially awkward, but he's so comfortable talking to people through YouTube. I personally am not socially awkward, in fact, I am the person who won't hesitate to walk right up to someone and start talking to them in the middle of Wal-Mart, but I like that freedom. I'd be making videos too, just ranting and raving about shit, if I had a camera that had good audio. I've complained about that before, and if you have read my other blogs, you know that.
I guess I just picked up how they act, and how I act normally, and just sort of fused them together to make my own style. I think whenever I get famous, having all these aspects will help a lot. I am serious when I say one day I will not only do the whole Bryan Stars thing where I interview people, do random music questions, and videos about the things going on in the music world. I also want to do vlogs like Deefizzy. I'd say Shane, but he does them every single day, and quite frankly, my life for the most part (at least for now) is boring, nobody wants to see that all the time.
So really, there's only a few steps to actually making yourself known. I'm still in the middle of the "I know what I'm doing, just nobody else knows it yet" stage. Check out the steps below, see if you agree with me, and if you have a dream these steps may apply to, go for it!
Step 1: Figure out what works for you.
If you're going to be a writer, like myself, not all writing styles work. I really can't explain mine, because these blogs, and the site aren't like stories where its in first person, or thrid person. Possibly even second, though I've never personally been clear on what that is. I guess techincally you can write in a style like that, since I am writing in first person, but I do think most blogs are actually in first person. Just because blogs are supposed to be personal, and first person really does that.
You can figure out what works for you by reading other blogs, even if they aren't about something you want to write about. Or you can do what I do and watch YouTubers, and sort of copy how they talk and turn it into a writing style. It sounds hard, but its really not. Writers will understand.
Step 2: Put your style into action!
All this means is you set your mind to it and do it! Much like I did with everything I write on Immortal Music. After you've done a little bit of it, share it with the world! Like, go share it on pages on Facebook. Your profile, your page, and pages that have similar topics. All of it will help! Facebook is your friend, just so you know. It actually really can help you a lot.
After that, you basically just have to keep it up. Contiune working on it, and spreading it around. Eventually, you will get known. :) See? Its true, you really can do anything if you set your mind to it.
Ok, you can do anything except fly. Please do not try that without a plane, helicopter, or jet. That will result in death.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Random Blog #14: Vans Warped tour 2012!
This year I will be attending my very first Vans Warped tour, and I could not be more excited! I think this lineup is more amazing than last year, what with big bands like The Used, All Time Low, Mayday Parade, Miss May I, Taking Back Sunday, Falling In Reverse, and so many other amazing bands. Last year was great, but this year is better.
I've heard for quite some time now that Vans Warped tour is the best place to meet these bands, so naturally my interviewer side is kicking in. I have been planning for weeks who all I wanted to interview, and just moments ago I emailed the two Warped tour managers about it. The website said that you need to email them and get a form, so I have not told them who all I wish to interview just yet. I'm still trying to decide myself.
The main two are All Time Low, perferablly Jack and Alex, and Falling In Reverse, preferably Ronnie Radke. I am going to specify that those two are my main ones, so if they can get that, I'd be very happy. I also am very much so interested in several others, which are listed below.
Blessthefall <--Pretty much guarenteed anyways, as a friend of mine is friends with Matt, their drummer.
The Used
Mayday Parade <--Maybe. I am having troubles thinking of questions for them since I just interviewed them back in November, and they have no new material for me to work with.
Pierce The Veil
Four Year Strong
Catching Your Clouds <---Though I mainly just want to meet him..I need to look up his music more.
We Are The In Crowd
You Me At Six
Breathe Carolina
Chunk! No Captian Chunk
Motionless In White <---Mostly because I've been asked several times if I'm going to interview them, and I do think it'd be a great thing for me to get that.
Sleeping With Sirens
Vanna
Vampires Everywhere
We Are The Ocean
Yellowcard
I think that's everyone, and I may not ask for everyone as that is a lot of bands to try to interview in one day. That's 18 bands! Holy fucking shit, I hadn't even noticed that. I think I'll cut it down some, and only ask for ten or eleven. I'm defentily asking for All Time Low, Falling In Reverse, Blessthefall, Pierce The Veil, and Sleeping With Sirens. Everyone else, well, that'll be decided when I get the form back from the managers.
If they say yes to anything, I do believe the press pass includes a photo pass, so not only will there be a ton of my own personal pictures but there'll probably be special pictures taken from VIP areas. Also, my friend and I will be "vlogging" some of our Warped tour adventures, and things before and after. We're planning some extra fun things that I may video tape later on.
I can not wait, am I the only one? Leave a comment letting me know who you want me to interview and who you can't wait to see!
I've heard for quite some time now that Vans Warped tour is the best place to meet these bands, so naturally my interviewer side is kicking in. I have been planning for weeks who all I wanted to interview, and just moments ago I emailed the two Warped tour managers about it. The website said that you need to email them and get a form, so I have not told them who all I wish to interview just yet. I'm still trying to decide myself.
The main two are All Time Low, perferablly Jack and Alex, and Falling In Reverse, preferably Ronnie Radke. I am going to specify that those two are my main ones, so if they can get that, I'd be very happy. I also am very much so interested in several others, which are listed below.
Blessthefall <--Pretty much guarenteed anyways, as a friend of mine is friends with Matt, their drummer.
The Used
Mayday Parade <--Maybe. I am having troubles thinking of questions for them since I just interviewed them back in November, and they have no new material for me to work with.
Pierce The Veil
Four Year Strong
Catching Your Clouds <---Though I mainly just want to meet him..I need to look up his music more.
We Are The In Crowd
You Me At Six
Breathe Carolina
Chunk! No Captian Chunk
Motionless In White <---Mostly because I've been asked several times if I'm going to interview them, and I do think it'd be a great thing for me to get that.
Sleeping With Sirens
Vanna
Vampires Everywhere
We Are The Ocean
Yellowcard
I think that's everyone, and I may not ask for everyone as that is a lot of bands to try to interview in one day. That's 18 bands! Holy fucking shit, I hadn't even noticed that. I think I'll cut it down some, and only ask for ten or eleven. I'm defentily asking for All Time Low, Falling In Reverse, Blessthefall, Pierce The Veil, and Sleeping With Sirens. Everyone else, well, that'll be decided when I get the form back from the managers.
If they say yes to anything, I do believe the press pass includes a photo pass, so not only will there be a ton of my own personal pictures but there'll probably be special pictures taken from VIP areas. Also, my friend and I will be "vlogging" some of our Warped tour adventures, and things before and after. We're planning some extra fun things that I may video tape later on.
I can not wait, am I the only one? Leave a comment letting me know who you want me to interview and who you can't wait to see!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
This is life.
I leave home in about two weeks, I've known that for a while, so why is it just now really hitting me? My family will be moving to a new house, without me, and I am leaving the only state I've ever lived in before. As I was packing up some stuff to make it easier on my family once I'm gone, it just hit me how truly scary that thought is.
I suppose I shouldn't be frightened, should I? Its just the way life goes, and we know that from the time we are all small children. Now I'm starting to understand what my mother is talking about. Her baby is grown up now, and is leaving her. I'm sorto f scared to leave now that that thought has hit me. I'm not saying I'm not going, so don't think like that, I'm simply saying it just hit me like a ton of bricks.
What didn't help is my brother asked me if they could turn my room into a game room while I'm away. Not cool, man, not cool. A lot of you out there are probably thinking, "God, what a baby! How old are you?" A lot of you might be out on your own, or just can't wait to get out, but I guess its different with me.
I've been home more often than not for the last nine years, when you're homeschooled that happens a lot. You see more of your kitchen table, and computer desk than you do the outsdie world. That doesn't nessicairly mean I was sheltered, it simply means I've always been home. I've also never been out of the state before for so long, or without my mother there. The last time I left Florida, I was only eight years old, and we were taking my great grandparents to Indiana, where they still live. That was ten years ago, so its sort of a shock to realize what I'm doing.
I've talked about this before, and I can assure you that you have not heard the last about this. Expect more blogs much like this one once I'm up there, simply saying how things are going, and how much I miss my home. That'll change, I'm fairly certain with time that'll become my home. I'd suppose it'd have to, since I'm spending six months up there.
I just come here to vent, I guess. I don't want to go crying to my mother, as she's already been highly upset over this. I just need to get it off my chest in a way that I see fit. This way too, I don't need to bother anyone, I can feel like I'm actually venting without anyone really listening. I still don't know if more than two people read my blog, and part of me for now doesn't get. Its pretty much my online diary, so who cares if people read it? I don't know, I guess I'll be ok, it'll just take a little while to not only get used to the idea, but get used to it being reality.
I think that's the thing, we've been planning this for so long without any results, it just always felt more like a dream. Something that's fun to think about, but will never really happen. Now that I know its a reality, its a whole new concept.
I suppose I shouldn't be frightened, should I? Its just the way life goes, and we know that from the time we are all small children. Now I'm starting to understand what my mother is talking about. Her baby is grown up now, and is leaving her. I'm sorto f scared to leave now that that thought has hit me. I'm not saying I'm not going, so don't think like that, I'm simply saying it just hit me like a ton of bricks.
What didn't help is my brother asked me if they could turn my room into a game room while I'm away. Not cool, man, not cool. A lot of you out there are probably thinking, "God, what a baby! How old are you?" A lot of you might be out on your own, or just can't wait to get out, but I guess its different with me.
I've been home more often than not for the last nine years, when you're homeschooled that happens a lot. You see more of your kitchen table, and computer desk than you do the outsdie world. That doesn't nessicairly mean I was sheltered, it simply means I've always been home. I've also never been out of the state before for so long, or without my mother there. The last time I left Florida, I was only eight years old, and we were taking my great grandparents to Indiana, where they still live. That was ten years ago, so its sort of a shock to realize what I'm doing.
I've talked about this before, and I can assure you that you have not heard the last about this. Expect more blogs much like this one once I'm up there, simply saying how things are going, and how much I miss my home. That'll change, I'm fairly certain with time that'll become my home. I'd suppose it'd have to, since I'm spending six months up there.
I just come here to vent, I guess. I don't want to go crying to my mother, as she's already been highly upset over this. I just need to get it off my chest in a way that I see fit. This way too, I don't need to bother anyone, I can feel like I'm actually venting without anyone really listening. I still don't know if more than two people read my blog, and part of me for now doesn't get. Its pretty much my online diary, so who cares if people read it? I don't know, I guess I'll be ok, it'll just take a little while to not only get used to the idea, but get used to it being reality.
I think that's the thing, we've been planning this for so long without any results, it just always felt more like a dream. Something that's fun to think about, but will never really happen. Now that I know its a reality, its a whole new concept.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Random Blog #13: Caring about people, doesn't mean you're "motherly."
I have the one video on YouTube, that is for some reason insanely popular. Its a lyric video for "Not Strong Enough" by Apocalyptica featuring Shinedown's Brent Smith. People comment on it daily, and every so often, someone will comment with some troubling posts. I'm sure some of them are just for attention, but hopefully there actually is something wrong, and they aren't just looking for attention.
I see a lot of people saying things like "Death is sweeter than life", and "I'm not strong enough to stay alive." Both of those are real comments that have been posted on my "Not Strong Enough" video, and naturally, I wanted to respond. If they were serious about what they said, just one comment from me could possibly brighten their spirits a little bit and get them to think a bit before they did something harsh.
I've done this several times now, and this morning I woke up to a reply from another person saying, "If you are a girl, you are a mother. You're too motherly. You're not human." So many questions rose when I read this. I am a girl, who does really care about others, but how does that make me a mother? Also, how in the hell can you be 'too motherly'? Or for that matter, how the FUCK does that make me something inhuman? Seriously, what the hell?
Look, I know sympathy, and real compassion has become a fleeting thing in today's society, but it is indeed real. I don't know why, but I always feel like I should reach out to some people who need it. Yes, sometimes I'm setting myself to be made fun of because they really didn't need help, but I fell for their act. If anything, that's just them being cruel. You shouldn't ever fake something for attention, there's plenty other ways to get attention.
I've been hurt before, infact, I've been hurt to the point I didn't want to care about a single person for months. So, I didn't care about much of anything for quite some time, but that's not me, so I'm back to caring about people. I just have learned now that there's a line. If people cross that line, then I'm done, and they will have to really earn my trust back, and get me to care about them again. That's the challange.
Anyways, I don't know what that person was thinking. I seriously do not understand how caring about people when you're a girl automatically makes you an inhuman mother. Its just like what the fuck.
I see a lot of people saying things like "Death is sweeter than life", and "I'm not strong enough to stay alive." Both of those are real comments that have been posted on my "Not Strong Enough" video, and naturally, I wanted to respond. If they were serious about what they said, just one comment from me could possibly brighten their spirits a little bit and get them to think a bit before they did something harsh.
I've done this several times now, and this morning I woke up to a reply from another person saying, "If you are a girl, you are a mother. You're too motherly. You're not human." So many questions rose when I read this. I am a girl, who does really care about others, but how does that make me a mother? Also, how in the hell can you be 'too motherly'? Or for that matter, how the FUCK does that make me something inhuman? Seriously, what the hell?
Look, I know sympathy, and real compassion has become a fleeting thing in today's society, but it is indeed real. I don't know why, but I always feel like I should reach out to some people who need it. Yes, sometimes I'm setting myself to be made fun of because they really didn't need help, but I fell for their act. If anything, that's just them being cruel. You shouldn't ever fake something for attention, there's plenty other ways to get attention.
I've been hurt before, infact, I've been hurt to the point I didn't want to care about a single person for months. So, I didn't care about much of anything for quite some time, but that's not me, so I'm back to caring about people. I just have learned now that there's a line. If people cross that line, then I'm done, and they will have to really earn my trust back, and get me to care about them again. That's the challange.
Anyways, I don't know what that person was thinking. I seriously do not understand how caring about people when you're a girl automatically makes you an inhuman mother. Its just like what the fuck.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Not sleeping -FTW?
No, getting no sleep is defentily not 'for the win'. Unlike one day last week, this time is actually my own fault. Never get a full liter bottle of Pepsi in the afternoon when you know damned good and well that you will not have it gone until 9:30 PM. Unless you handle caffine better than I do.
The only thing about being up this so fucking early is The 90's Are All That on Nickelodon, which I already talked about in a previous blog. Right now they are playing Hey Arnold, and I can't help but be reminded of the fact that nobody realized that Arnold was wearing a shirt, not a kilt. Am I the only one who actually always knew that was a shirt? I never thought it was a kilt, given I don't know why I didn't, but I didn't.
So I am sitting here thinking I should work on typing album reviews, as I have a few of them currently in my notebook ready to be typed up. Am I going to do it? Probably not. Even though I am awake, I somehow do not see myself getting anything done. I'm actually sort of getting sleepy again. Should I go back to bed? Why am I asking you these questions? I mean, that's rather silly, honestly, considering I will have decided after this is posted.
Oh well, maybe my rambling to myself will amuse someone after I publish this to the interwebs. I'm not normally one that debates on going back to bed, but I'm just awake enough, I really don't think it'd be worth it to attempt to sleep now. Its four am, and knowing my family, they'll all be getting up soon. I've always seemed to notice they're louder in the mornings when I don't sleep. Maybe its just me, but I am not so sure.
I also feel I need to mention this. Has anyone else heard that the Flip video cameras are being discontiuned? I can't imagine why really, they're insanely popular. Now a days, most big YouTubers use those to film their videos. They're good quality, and affordable. I told my mom about that last night, not long after I found out. I think I may try to convince her to get me one before they're all sold out. You know what that means! If I get a flip video, on top of these blogs, I will also have video logs. I know those are generally called 'vlogs', but that has never sounded right to me. Not in a million years, and I do not get why at all.
Now I feel like I'm really rambling. I'm gonna go play Angry Birds. I love that they've put that on Facebook, as I am not cool enough to have an iPad, or any form of smart phone.
The only thing about being up this so fucking early is The 90's Are All That on Nickelodon, which I already talked about in a previous blog. Right now they are playing Hey Arnold, and I can't help but be reminded of the fact that nobody realized that Arnold was wearing a shirt, not a kilt. Am I the only one who actually always knew that was a shirt? I never thought it was a kilt, given I don't know why I didn't, but I didn't.
So I am sitting here thinking I should work on typing album reviews, as I have a few of them currently in my notebook ready to be typed up. Am I going to do it? Probably not. Even though I am awake, I somehow do not see myself getting anything done. I'm actually sort of getting sleepy again. Should I go back to bed? Why am I asking you these questions? I mean, that's rather silly, honestly, considering I will have decided after this is posted.
Oh well, maybe my rambling to myself will amuse someone after I publish this to the interwebs. I'm not normally one that debates on going back to bed, but I'm just awake enough, I really don't think it'd be worth it to attempt to sleep now. Its four am, and knowing my family, they'll all be getting up soon. I've always seemed to notice they're louder in the mornings when I don't sleep. Maybe its just me, but I am not so sure.
I also feel I need to mention this. Has anyone else heard that the Flip video cameras are being discontiuned? I can't imagine why really, they're insanely popular. Now a days, most big YouTubers use those to film their videos. They're good quality, and affordable. I told my mom about that last night, not long after I found out. I think I may try to convince her to get me one before they're all sold out. You know what that means! If I get a flip video, on top of these blogs, I will also have video logs. I know those are generally called 'vlogs', but that has never sounded right to me. Not in a million years, and I do not get why at all.
Now I feel like I'm really rambling. I'm gonna go play Angry Birds. I love that they've put that on Facebook, as I am not cool enough to have an iPad, or any form of smart phone.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Random topic #12: Leaving home for the first time
We all have to do it sometime, its just life, but has anyone ever thought of how hard it really is? I am not moving out on my own, but in a way, I am moving out. Everyone knows that I am going to Indiana to stay with my best friend for six months, and as the date gets closer, my mother has made it more clear how much she doesn't want me to go.
She isn't trying to stop me, but she has informed me that she's cried in the arms of friends thinking about it, and of how much she is totally dreading this. I know its totally normal, but it sort of breaks my heart a little. I wasn't too concerned about it until one day last week, when she informed me that I am her favorite person in the entire world.
A lot of people aren't that close with their mothers, but I am really close with my mother. We can talk about just about anything. I guess you could say we're 'friends', I just personally choose not to say that. I now feel like an awful person leaving her for six months, I really do. I still want to go, but I can't help but feel terrible for it.
She hasn't tried to make me feel guilty, she's only expressed her feelings, but I feel awful...can anyone make this better?
She isn't trying to stop me, but she has informed me that she's cried in the arms of friends thinking about it, and of how much she is totally dreading this. I know its totally normal, but it sort of breaks my heart a little. I wasn't too concerned about it until one day last week, when she informed me that I am her favorite person in the entire world.
A lot of people aren't that close with their mothers, but I am really close with my mother. We can talk about just about anything. I guess you could say we're 'friends', I just personally choose not to say that. I now feel like an awful person leaving her for six months, I really do. I still want to go, but I can't help but feel terrible for it.
She hasn't tried to make me feel guilty, she's only expressed her feelings, but I feel awful...can anyone make this better?
Random Blog #11: Street Art
Where I live, you don't see a lot of "street art", or as others may know it, graffiti. Personally though, I think its quite cool. I have a friend who goes to an art college in Georgia and she has showed me pictures of some of the graffiti around there. A lot of it is quite lovely, and to be honest, I feel like if its done right, it could make someone's day a whole lot brighter.
Art is a wonderful thing, so wouldn't it be cool to go into certain parts of a town and see a mural of different art styles on every wall, sidewalk and road? Alright, forget the road part, that could get rather dangerous.
Sure, there's some bad graffiti that is either poorly done, or vulgar. That being said, I say if you run, say a venue that holds rock concerts or something, even vulgar works of art are alright. I think more towns should allow it, because it can bring character to a building or town.
Think about it, we all want to decorate our way, but at least here in America, there's so many laws about how you can decorate the outside of your house. Why though? What does it really matter? I personally think its a way to express yourself, much like anything else in this world.
Art is a wonderful thing, so wouldn't it be cool to go into certain parts of a town and see a mural of different art styles on every wall, sidewalk and road? Alright, forget the road part, that could get rather dangerous.
Sure, there's some bad graffiti that is either poorly done, or vulgar. That being said, I say if you run, say a venue that holds rock concerts or something, even vulgar works of art are alright. I think more towns should allow it, because it can bring character to a building or town.
Think about it, we all want to decorate our way, but at least here in America, there's so many laws about how you can decorate the outside of your house. Why though? What does it really matter? I personally think its a way to express yourself, much like anything else in this world.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Random Blog #10: Pet peeves
Do you have something that just generally pisses you off? Something that irritates you so much that you just want to slap someone? Okay, sometimes its not that bad, but depending on your pet peeve, you may need to slap someone.
I am over all a fairly carefree, and happy person, but a lot of things irritate me a lot. For starters, I hate when people disregard what I'm saying, or just don't respond to me. Its one thing to do that online, but when I say something to you in person, I'd like to know you actually heard me. I'm a very soft spoken person, most of the time, so I generally assume that people didn't hear me speak if they don't respond to me.
I talk a lot, so I hate when someone continuously interupts my sentence. Like when I say, "Oh yeah, Mom-" and my brother goes, "I forgot to tell you, I reached this achievement in my game." I tend to let him say it, and then I try to talk again, "I really want to-", Brother, "You have to shoot this guy and then-" "Dude! Do you really not hear me fucking talking over here? Let me speak, damnit!" Its mainly my brother and dad that interuppt me as if they couldn't hear me talking. It happens the most with my brother, I'm beginning to wonder if he can hear my voice ever.
Something elses that annoys me is know it alls. You know the ones, the ones like Sheldon Cooper on Big Bang Theory, who live mainly to correct people and pretend they're superior because they know a lot. I don't care if you're smart, or even if you show it, but don't talk to me like I know nothing just because I am not a genius. We all know someone like that, who walks around talking in nothing but big words and correcting people nearly everytime someone speaks. Those are the kind of people I just want to punch in the jaw and tell them to shut the hell up.
There's a lot of things that irritate me, like catty girls, bitchy girlfriends who think they own their boyfriends, and when people pick me up. I am a small person, just barely 100lbs and am under five foot, and for that reason people like to pick me up. I let very few people pick me up, and I really hate it when someone picks me up instead of telling me to move.
So telle me, what bothers you?
I am over all a fairly carefree, and happy person, but a lot of things irritate me a lot. For starters, I hate when people disregard what I'm saying, or just don't respond to me. Its one thing to do that online, but when I say something to you in person, I'd like to know you actually heard me. I'm a very soft spoken person, most of the time, so I generally assume that people didn't hear me speak if they don't respond to me.
I talk a lot, so I hate when someone continuously interupts my sentence. Like when I say, "Oh yeah, Mom-" and my brother goes, "I forgot to tell you, I reached this achievement in my game." I tend to let him say it, and then I try to talk again, "I really want to-", Brother, "You have to shoot this guy and then-" "Dude! Do you really not hear me fucking talking over here? Let me speak, damnit!" Its mainly my brother and dad that interuppt me as if they couldn't hear me talking. It happens the most with my brother, I'm beginning to wonder if he can hear my voice ever.
Something elses that annoys me is know it alls. You know the ones, the ones like Sheldon Cooper on Big Bang Theory, who live mainly to correct people and pretend they're superior because they know a lot. I don't care if you're smart, or even if you show it, but don't talk to me like I know nothing just because I am not a genius. We all know someone like that, who walks around talking in nothing but big words and correcting people nearly everytime someone speaks. Those are the kind of people I just want to punch in the jaw and tell them to shut the hell up.
There's a lot of things that irritate me, like catty girls, bitchy girlfriends who think they own their boyfriends, and when people pick me up. I am a small person, just barely 100lbs and am under five foot, and for that reason people like to pick me up. I let very few people pick me up, and I really hate it when someone picks me up instead of telling me to move.
So telle me, what bothers you?
How I would handle dating a rockstar
Face it, most of us have thought at one point what it must be like to date a rockstar. Or at least the girls out there have, I think, just because there's more male rockstars than there are females. Not trying to sound sexist, its just the truth.
Bryan Stars (as per usual) posted a thought provoking video, asking if people would want to date their favorite rockstar. Keep in mind that they aren't there a lot, and when they are, they often still have some band business to take careof. So, they have virtually no time for you. Could you handle that?
I personally, in my own little fantasy world where I could stand touring and generally go with them on every tour, say I could, but in all actuality, I probably couldn't. Not only is it a long distance relationship, that could possibly leave your boyfriend/ girlfriend on the opposite side of the globe from you, but you never know what they're going to be doing. You'd have to know they were truly faithful, and smart about stuff. Not only is there the concern of them possibly giving into a horny fan one night just because they're getting desperate, but you'd worry about their safety.
Say you were Juliet Simms, as many of you know she herself is a singer and is dating Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides. Considering how accident prone Andy is, I'm not sure how she stands to stay behind while he goes to another land, where he could potentially harm himself. Again. I couldn't stand to be Andy's girlfriend, as much as I adore him, I really couldn't. I'd be too worried that I'd get a phone call saying that he hurt himself in a serious way, and wouldn't be able to return home until he was recovered.
I think you'd have to figure out how to unattatch yourself when they're gone, and how could you possibly do that? Now if they weren't gone most of the time, I'd say Matt Good, Christopher Drew, and Jordan from The Ready Set would make incredibly sweet boyfriends. They just seem like major sweeties, and that's a big factor to me when it comes to someone I'd personally date.
As for the whole "rockstars I'd like to fuck" (RILF?), list that comes about when I step down from the professional side of things and just start being a fan, I have quite the long list. I adore; Jack Barakat and Alex Gasgarth from All Time Low, all of Black Veil Brides, Ben Bruce from Asking Alexandria, Oli Skyes, Jordan Witzigreuter, Drake Christopher of CatchingYourClouds, Nick Jonas (Yes, seriously, Nick Jonas), um...I feel like I'm forgetting someone, but there's a lot of rockstars I really adore. Some of them are just really sexy to me, not just by looks, but by how they act. Like Jordan from The Ready Set, he's adorable inside and out, so is Drake Christopher. Really I like the personalities of all of those people listed, except Oli Skyes. I know nothing about him, I don't even really like Bring Me The Horizon. I just find him to be incredibly attractive.
So leave a comment, tell me about the rockstars you'd like to fuck, and if you could stand to date them. If you want to see Bryan's video I did share it yesterday on Music = Life, but you can also view it by going right here to see what Bryan had to say about everything.
Bryan Stars (as per usual) posted a thought provoking video, asking if people would want to date their favorite rockstar. Keep in mind that they aren't there a lot, and when they are, they often still have some band business to take careof. So, they have virtually no time for you. Could you handle that?
I personally, in my own little fantasy world where I could stand touring and generally go with them on every tour, say I could, but in all actuality, I probably couldn't. Not only is it a long distance relationship, that could possibly leave your boyfriend/ girlfriend on the opposite side of the globe from you, but you never know what they're going to be doing. You'd have to know they were truly faithful, and smart about stuff. Not only is there the concern of them possibly giving into a horny fan one night just because they're getting desperate, but you'd worry about their safety.
Say you were Juliet Simms, as many of you know she herself is a singer and is dating Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides. Considering how accident prone Andy is, I'm not sure how she stands to stay behind while he goes to another land, where he could potentially harm himself. Again. I couldn't stand to be Andy's girlfriend, as much as I adore him, I really couldn't. I'd be too worried that I'd get a phone call saying that he hurt himself in a serious way, and wouldn't be able to return home until he was recovered.
I think you'd have to figure out how to unattatch yourself when they're gone, and how could you possibly do that? Now if they weren't gone most of the time, I'd say Matt Good, Christopher Drew, and Jordan from The Ready Set would make incredibly sweet boyfriends. They just seem like major sweeties, and that's a big factor to me when it comes to someone I'd personally date.
As for the whole "rockstars I'd like to fuck" (RILF?), list that comes about when I step down from the professional side of things and just start being a fan, I have quite the long list. I adore; Jack Barakat and Alex Gasgarth from All Time Low, all of Black Veil Brides, Ben Bruce from Asking Alexandria, Oli Skyes, Jordan Witzigreuter, Drake Christopher of CatchingYourClouds, Nick Jonas (Yes, seriously, Nick Jonas), um...I feel like I'm forgetting someone, but there's a lot of rockstars I really adore. Some of them are just really sexy to me, not just by looks, but by how they act. Like Jordan from The Ready Set, he's adorable inside and out, so is Drake Christopher. Really I like the personalities of all of those people listed, except Oli Skyes. I know nothing about him, I don't even really like Bring Me The Horizon. I just find him to be incredibly attractive.
So leave a comment, tell me about the rockstars you'd like to fuck, and if you could stand to date them. If you want to see Bryan's video I did share it yesterday on Music = Life, but you can also view it by going right here to see what Bryan had to say about everything.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Random Blog #9: The 90's Are All That (Teen Nick)
I was up all night last night. When I say all night, I quite litterally mean all night. I slept for about an hour and a half and woke up. Its 7 am, and I woke up at 1:22 in the fucking morning. I'm sure you can imagine how I feel right now. One good thing came out of it though, not only did I write three album reviews, but I got to watch what Teen Nick calls "The 90's Are All That."
For those who don't know, that's a four hour block of nothing but old, 90's shows like Kenan & Kel, All That, Hey Arnold, Rugrats, Rocko's Modern Life, ect. Except the did break that a bit last night, they played two episodes of Rugrats that were from 2001, not the 90's. Whatever though, I enjoyed it. They came up with that after thousands of people went to Nickelodon saying they need a channel just for the old Nickelodon stuff, because the new shows suck. Of course though, they didn't fully listen to people.
Don't get me wrong, they have a few good ones. iCarly was good for a while, but is slowly getting less funny, Victorious is alright, and I do like How To Rock, but its sort of their verison of That's So Raven. Not even kidding, they totally redid an episode of That's So Raven a few weeks ago, I'm not sure how Nick got away with that.
Back onto my topic, bare with me, guys, I'm running on practically no sleep. I was watching TV last night, and I woke up about half way through Kenan And Kel, so I watched that, and then Rugrats came on. It was actually a two part episode, and it was right before Kimi came into the picture. I actually did remember this episode, it was the one where they went to the drive in, and the babies end up making this whole big scenerio about Angelica making an evil robot Reptar after she kidnapped the real Reptar and sent the robot one to destroy the town. So many thoughts came to mind, but this was after I noticed something.
Near the beginning of the episode, you see Grandpa Lou's liscence plate, and it says simply, "Im Old." Why had I never noticed that before? Another thing I noticed was the movie they were seeing was supposed to be a Japanese movie dubbed in English. I'm not sure why I never noticed before, but they even did that thing where the mouths move faster than the words actually come like real Japanese movies. I may have noticed that when I was younger, but I do not remember.
I also was sitting there thinking, "How can they fit so much evil into a three year old little girl?" I mean, she's a brat and everyone knows it, but then she goes and makes something to destroy a city just because she got bored of seeing the same things happen in the Reptar movies. I was like, "She probably weighs like fourty pounds, maybe, so where the hell does all the evil go? Does she have a good bone in her body?" She can be good, she just rarely is. Also, according to Chuckie at least, the entire time span of the show up to 2001 at least was only three months in the actual show. I know this because they were talking about flying that Reptar wagon, and Chuckie being the worrier he is, said something along the lines of, "Tommy, you've only been walking about three months, I don't think you should be flying."
I was like seriously?! Tommy walks in the very first episode, techincally in the unaired pilot to be exact (which was actually made in '91, not '92) so it took them nine/ ten years to go through three months? I bet the entire series was only one year then. I believe it ended in 2004 or so? I don't remember, and I'm too lazy to actually look it up. No wonder they only celebrated Tommy's birthday once, in the first episode. Did they ever celebrate Phil And Lil's birthday, or anyone's except for Tommy and that Timmy kid? I don't remember any parties or anyone else. Oh, and of course Dill, but then again, not really. He was born in the first movie, and they never had him have his first birthday.
Oh the realizations about the shows you watched as a kid. They can be so much fun. 'Course who would have ever thought someone would put this much thought into Rugrats, but that's something I do. I've noticed I overthink a lot anyways, but I think even more so in the middle of the night, if I'm wide awake. If I'm actually trying to sleep, then no. I just think about the fact that I want sleep.
For those who don't know, that's a four hour block of nothing but old, 90's shows like Kenan & Kel, All That, Hey Arnold, Rugrats, Rocko's Modern Life, ect. Except the did break that a bit last night, they played two episodes of Rugrats that were from 2001, not the 90's. Whatever though, I enjoyed it. They came up with that after thousands of people went to Nickelodon saying they need a channel just for the old Nickelodon stuff, because the new shows suck. Of course though, they didn't fully listen to people.
Don't get me wrong, they have a few good ones. iCarly was good for a while, but is slowly getting less funny, Victorious is alright, and I do like How To Rock, but its sort of their verison of That's So Raven. Not even kidding, they totally redid an episode of That's So Raven a few weeks ago, I'm not sure how Nick got away with that.
Back onto my topic, bare with me, guys, I'm running on practically no sleep. I was watching TV last night, and I woke up about half way through Kenan And Kel, so I watched that, and then Rugrats came on. It was actually a two part episode, and it was right before Kimi came into the picture. I actually did remember this episode, it was the one where they went to the drive in, and the babies end up making this whole big scenerio about Angelica making an evil robot Reptar after she kidnapped the real Reptar and sent the robot one to destroy the town. So many thoughts came to mind, but this was after I noticed something.
Near the beginning of the episode, you see Grandpa Lou's liscence plate, and it says simply, "Im Old." Why had I never noticed that before? Another thing I noticed was the movie they were seeing was supposed to be a Japanese movie dubbed in English. I'm not sure why I never noticed before, but they even did that thing where the mouths move faster than the words actually come like real Japanese movies. I may have noticed that when I was younger, but I do not remember.
I also was sitting there thinking, "How can they fit so much evil into a three year old little girl?" I mean, she's a brat and everyone knows it, but then she goes and makes something to destroy a city just because she got bored of seeing the same things happen in the Reptar movies. I was like, "She probably weighs like fourty pounds, maybe, so where the hell does all the evil go? Does she have a good bone in her body?" She can be good, she just rarely is. Also, according to Chuckie at least, the entire time span of the show up to 2001 at least was only three months in the actual show. I know this because they were talking about flying that Reptar wagon, and Chuckie being the worrier he is, said something along the lines of, "Tommy, you've only been walking about three months, I don't think you should be flying."
I was like seriously?! Tommy walks in the very first episode, techincally in the unaired pilot to be exact (which was actually made in '91, not '92) so it took them nine/ ten years to go through three months? I bet the entire series was only one year then. I believe it ended in 2004 or so? I don't remember, and I'm too lazy to actually look it up. No wonder they only celebrated Tommy's birthday once, in the first episode. Did they ever celebrate Phil And Lil's birthday, or anyone's except for Tommy and that Timmy kid? I don't remember any parties or anyone else. Oh, and of course Dill, but then again, not really. He was born in the first movie, and they never had him have his first birthday.
Oh the realizations about the shows you watched as a kid. They can be so much fun. 'Course who would have ever thought someone would put this much thought into Rugrats, but that's something I do. I've noticed I overthink a lot anyways, but I think even more so in the middle of the night, if I'm wide awake. If I'm actually trying to sleep, then no. I just think about the fact that I want sleep.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Random Blog #8: Suicide
This is a pretty serious topic that is discussed a lot. I've seen two different comments lately on a video of mine on YouTube that is highly popular. The video is a lyric video for "Not Strong Enough" by Apocalyptica featuring Brent Smith of Shinedown, and its spurred a lot of conversations in the comment section. I enjoy that, but this past week I have seen things get said such as "Death is sweeter than life..." and "I'm not strong enough to stay alive." Such comments worry me, because what if they're serious?
Sometimes people just say it hoping people will reach out to them. That's not right on one level, but on another, sometimes you get desperate enough that you will do anything for people to listen to you. I responded to both people, telling them to talk to someone right away, or to talk to me even if they wanted.
I want to take a minute to say something to anyone out there who's ever felt like killing themselves. Don't do it. Stop planning your death, and start focusing on your future. Regardless of what you think now, life is wonderful, and you will amount to things one day. Chances are, you're currently just a kid in high school or middle school. Yes, it sucks, you can't do half the shit you want, but you know what? If you end things now, you'll never get to reach your dreams. You know, the things you have always wanted to do, like travel to certain places, meet certain people, do certain things. Things like that don't just happen on their own, usually, you have to work for them. Don't say you're worthless, because you're not.
In my book, everyone is worth something, because its not always what you do in life, its who you are. More than likely, you're a sweet, kind hearted person, who's been mistreated by others. The people who made you feel like that, are the worthless ones, not you. Life does bring you down sometimes, but sometimes you feel so alive that you can't help but smile. You just have to take the good with the bad, because without the bad, you won't ever appericate the good.
Let the bad things drive you to reach further for the the good things. I will admit, life has beaten me down before. I felt more broken then I ever thought was possible last year, my whole world fell apart. I guess I scared my mom by the way I was acting, as she told me after I got better that she was afraid I was going to kill myself. Hearing that shocked me, as the thought only crossed my mind once. I admit it completely, it did cross my mind, after I felt so alone in the world, but then I thought, "That's stupid. He's not worth it."
I had my entire world taken from me, and it killed a part of me that'll never come back, and it does still hurt sometimes, but I do let it drive me. Perhaps its a little mean, but everytime I do something I know he would have enjoyed, I tell him. I'm talking about my ex best friend, who meant the world to me. His family became my second family, and I loved him with everything I had. We spent pretty much every day together for a year, but his girlfriend wanted none of that, and she took him away from me. It was terrible, she'll never realize what she did to me either. He made me who I am today, and I wouldn't be going for the dreams I am now if it had not been for him.
There was a short while where I didn't want to do any of this stuff, for that fact. I considered quitting, but honestly, the best revenge is a smile. Or even better, telling them when you got to go in front of the barricade for one band, on stage with another, hang out with another one, and when you got interviews you know they would have wanted to be there for. 'Course that's what I do. Basically what you want to prove to them you won't let them get the satisfaction of seeing you be down. That's what people tend to want, you want to prove you can live without them.
Seriously though, if you are feeling that way, don't hesitate to talk to someone. I'm here too, if you want.
Sometimes people just say it hoping people will reach out to them. That's not right on one level, but on another, sometimes you get desperate enough that you will do anything for people to listen to you. I responded to both people, telling them to talk to someone right away, or to talk to me even if they wanted.
I want to take a minute to say something to anyone out there who's ever felt like killing themselves. Don't do it. Stop planning your death, and start focusing on your future. Regardless of what you think now, life is wonderful, and you will amount to things one day. Chances are, you're currently just a kid in high school or middle school. Yes, it sucks, you can't do half the shit you want, but you know what? If you end things now, you'll never get to reach your dreams. You know, the things you have always wanted to do, like travel to certain places, meet certain people, do certain things. Things like that don't just happen on their own, usually, you have to work for them. Don't say you're worthless, because you're not.
In my book, everyone is worth something, because its not always what you do in life, its who you are. More than likely, you're a sweet, kind hearted person, who's been mistreated by others. The people who made you feel like that, are the worthless ones, not you. Life does bring you down sometimes, but sometimes you feel so alive that you can't help but smile. You just have to take the good with the bad, because without the bad, you won't ever appericate the good.
Let the bad things drive you to reach further for the the good things. I will admit, life has beaten me down before. I felt more broken then I ever thought was possible last year, my whole world fell apart. I guess I scared my mom by the way I was acting, as she told me after I got better that she was afraid I was going to kill myself. Hearing that shocked me, as the thought only crossed my mind once. I admit it completely, it did cross my mind, after I felt so alone in the world, but then I thought, "That's stupid. He's not worth it."
I had my entire world taken from me, and it killed a part of me that'll never come back, and it does still hurt sometimes, but I do let it drive me. Perhaps its a little mean, but everytime I do something I know he would have enjoyed, I tell him. I'm talking about my ex best friend, who meant the world to me. His family became my second family, and I loved him with everything I had. We spent pretty much every day together for a year, but his girlfriend wanted none of that, and she took him away from me. It was terrible, she'll never realize what she did to me either. He made me who I am today, and I wouldn't be going for the dreams I am now if it had not been for him.
There was a short while where I didn't want to do any of this stuff, for that fact. I considered quitting, but honestly, the best revenge is a smile. Or even better, telling them when you got to go in front of the barricade for one band, on stage with another, hang out with another one, and when you got interviews you know they would have wanted to be there for. 'Course that's what I do. Basically what you want to prove to them you won't let them get the satisfaction of seeing you be down. That's what people tend to want, you want to prove you can live without them.
Seriously though, if you are feeling that way, don't hesitate to talk to someone. I'm here too, if you want.
Random Blog #7: hermaphrodites (in rock??)
The weirdest conversations always seem to happen to me in the car, or any time with my best friend. After all the pictures Ashley Purdy and Christian Coma from Black Veil Brides posted on Twitter of them with two women, that became a topic for us. I had posted on my personal BVB fan page asking if anyone else was thinking Ashley was sort of hot. A girl commented saying simply no, so I asked her why not. She said he's too feminine for her taste. I told my best friend this, as she's said the same thing several times, and a new conversation sparked up.
She asked, "What if he was actually born a girl, and decided to become a boy?" I hadn't considered this, but I guess it's possible. It does happen, though I don't think I'd ever ask Ashley about that. Please note: I am not saying Ashley was born a girl, it was just a weird conversation that got me thinking. Imagine how badly shunned they are for just being who they are.
I personally have only ever spoken to one hermaphrodite, and I barely remember them. I talked to them years ago on a kids site called Neopets. My mom however talks to a lot of people online, and one of them is in the process of becoming a man. She has felt all her life that she was supposed to be a man, a gay man, but a man none the less. You'd think a family would accept that of their child, and love them still. Her's didn't. The worst thing ever was they actually performed an excersism on her! How horrible is that?
I feel like that happens to people a lot, and its not right. What's so wrong about wanting to fully become what you feel you are? Yes, its a long process, a hard desicion, and a very exspensive process, but should there really be a cost when it just comes to someone feeling comfortable with themselves. Its not like plastic surgery, which is only there for cosmetic purposes, most of the time. Its making your body work like your mind does.
I don't fully understand it, as I was clearly ment to be a girl, but I know but often times small children will know they're not supposed to be that sex. Little girls will insist on boys clothes and toys, and little boys will insist on girls clothing and toys. That's something that baffles me, how can little kids know that's not right for them even before they know what genders are? I guess its just nature, I don't really know. Is there anyone out there who's been through this or has been going through it? Leave a comment and tell me.
Remember, I am not here to judge, when I ask about these things, I'm simply curious. I will not shun anyone for what they are. Only time I do that is when you're justifying bad things, like bullying, cutting, killing, ect, ect. You get my drift. Leave a comment with your thoughts.
She asked, "What if he was actually born a girl, and decided to become a boy?" I hadn't considered this, but I guess it's possible. It does happen, though I don't think I'd ever ask Ashley about that. Please note: I am not saying Ashley was born a girl, it was just a weird conversation that got me thinking. Imagine how badly shunned they are for just being who they are.
I personally have only ever spoken to one hermaphrodite, and I barely remember them. I talked to them years ago on a kids site called Neopets. My mom however talks to a lot of people online, and one of them is in the process of becoming a man. She has felt all her life that she was supposed to be a man, a gay man, but a man none the less. You'd think a family would accept that of their child, and love them still. Her's didn't. The worst thing ever was they actually performed an excersism on her! How horrible is that?
I feel like that happens to people a lot, and its not right. What's so wrong about wanting to fully become what you feel you are? Yes, its a long process, a hard desicion, and a very exspensive process, but should there really be a cost when it just comes to someone feeling comfortable with themselves. Its not like plastic surgery, which is only there for cosmetic purposes, most of the time. Its making your body work like your mind does.
I don't fully understand it, as I was clearly ment to be a girl, but I know but often times small children will know they're not supposed to be that sex. Little girls will insist on boys clothes and toys, and little boys will insist on girls clothing and toys. That's something that baffles me, how can little kids know that's not right for them even before they know what genders are? I guess its just nature, I don't really know. Is there anyone out there who's been through this or has been going through it? Leave a comment and tell me.
Remember, I am not here to judge, when I ask about these things, I'm simply curious. I will not shun anyone for what they are. Only time I do that is when you're justifying bad things, like bullying, cutting, killing, ect, ect. You get my drift. Leave a comment with your thoughts.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Random topic #7: Emo does not mean EVIL (And Christwire)
"Emo" kids are always harshly judged because they wear black clothing, dye their hair crazy colors, and listen to what society likes to call "Satanic" music. So people deem them "evil". Um, no! Emo means emotional, dumbasses who think every "emo" person worships the devil.
I came across an article today that outraged me, as I am one of those "emo kids", on Christwire.com. I've heard about this site before, as they've bashed people I enjoy like Bryan Stars and I believe Black Veil Brides. This particular article states,
"However they have stood up and ended the threat of the emos though barbaric and unsurprising means characteristic of their usual nature."
Emos are not a threat! This article makes it sound like people who dress/ act emo are going to be serial killers or something. It was brought to my attention, as I was writing this, that Christwire is actually a site mocking the judgmental Christian commuinty. That's something else I don't get. If you don't like those sorts of people, why make up an entire site so you could act just like them?
I personally say, if you don't like something,don't discuss it a lot, and certainly don't make a site about it. That's just stupid. I'm aware that sound somewhat hypocritcal, considering I am currently bitching about a site that I dislike, but this is slightly different. Its one thing to rant, and its one thing to bring awareness to it, but its another thing to hate on it. I feel like the people at Christwire could be using their time so much more wisely.
What do you guys think? How do you feel about Christwire or this topic even? Leave a comment and tell me. You can also read the article that irritated me by clicking right here. I'm still unclear on what "emosexual" is..
I came across an article today that outraged me, as I am one of those "emo kids", on Christwire.com. I've heard about this site before, as they've bashed people I enjoy like Bryan Stars and I believe Black Veil Brides. This particular article states,
"However they have stood up and ended the threat of the emos though barbaric and unsurprising means characteristic of their usual nature."
Emos are not a threat! This article makes it sound like people who dress/ act emo are going to be serial killers or something. It was brought to my attention, as I was writing this, that Christwire is actually a site mocking the judgmental Christian commuinty. That's something else I don't get. If you don't like those sorts of people, why make up an entire site so you could act just like them?
I personally say, if you don't like something,don't discuss it a lot, and certainly don't make a site about it. That's just stupid. I'm aware that sound somewhat hypocritcal, considering I am currently bitching about a site that I dislike, but this is slightly different. Its one thing to rant, and its one thing to bring awareness to it, but its another thing to hate on it. I feel like the people at Christwire could be using their time so much more wisely.
What do you guys think? How do you feel about Christwire or this topic even? Leave a comment and tell me. You can also read the article that irritated me by clicking right here. I'm still unclear on what "emosexual" is..
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Random blog #6: Why the Jonas Brothers fandom faded away
The Jonas Brothers. Everyone knows the name, some people cringe at the name, others smile at the memories. They broke records of Elvis Presley and The Beatles -true legends, and now they're hardly ever mentioned. They used to be on the cover of every magazine in the store, at every award show, and traveled the world.
I was one of those hardcore fans, to the point people asked me several times if I was related to them. Many fans were obessed with them, and knew everything there was to know right down to their underwear. Now its all about Justin Beiber in the pop world, and I do not get it. Justin Beiber's lyrics go like this:
"Baby, baby, ohhh, baby."
While the Jonas Brothers go like this:
"When you look me in the eyes and tell me that you love me, everything's alright when you're right here by my side. When you look me in the eyes, I catch a glimspe of Heaven. I find my paradise, when you look me in the eyes."
See it? Can you see it? Not only are they unfairly judged, but they actually are insanely good song writers. Its fine by me if you don't like their voices, but you have to give them credit: They have good lyrics. I'm not writing this blog though to bitch about how their amazing and unfairly judged. I'm actually here to talk about why they faded off.
I think there's several reasons why their fame faded. They all grew up, they wanted to do new things. Kevin got married in December of 2008, released their 4th album in 2009, went on their World tour, and then Nick announced his side project, Nick Jonas And The Adminstration. Because of him having to tour for that, everything JB got put aside. Then Joe decided to follow in Nick's footsteps and release his solo album. That was when the offical hitaus was announced.
As for the fans, I think we all got bored. They stopped even talking as much, so it was almost like they didn't exsist. I think we got bored, moved on, and while that was going on, grew up. I personally, I never stopped loving them, I still get excited if I hear the name "Jonas" anywhere, and facts come back to my mind as if they were common knowledge to everyone.
Years ago, a fansite came up with the term 'Obbessive Jonas Disorder' (OJD), and I still remember that Popstar! Magazine got ahold of this term and listed the symptoms. I thought it was lame, until I read the symptoms and I fit every single one. I forget what they actually were, but it was basically saying if you thought of them constantly, always listened to their music, and knew way too much. Their fans were compared to Beatles fans, by the fact we'd wait for days, and some would pass out with excitment from it.
I don't think their fanbase is gone, in fact I know its not. I wouldn't doubt the fans to come right back just as strong when their next album comes out. Plus, I know where a lot of their fans went. I've mentioned this before, but I noticed a ton of ex JB fanatics are now BVB fanatics.
While yeah, sometimes the fandom could be a little over the top, and possibly creepy for the boys, they did it right. All major JB fans were protective of them and other JB fans, as if we were all related, and no matter what they did, we were there supporting them. Some of them were stalkerish, but hey, most bands have at least one fan like this.
I personally can't seem to give up on them, and others probably haven't either. Hell, I bet me talking so much about them on Music = Life just made a whole lot of them relapse back into an OJD fit. Its ok to admit it, I'm the one sitting here talking about all this and I am listening to them right now.
Be proud of it still, you don't need to hide it. I hid it for about a year and a half, but I've basically given up on that. I no longer hesitate to mention I like them. They're nothing to be ashamed of, depsite what "society" thinks. They're good role models, great musicians, and they're legends, if you ask me. The name 'Jonas' will go down in history.
I was one of those hardcore fans, to the point people asked me several times if I was related to them. Many fans were obessed with them, and knew everything there was to know right down to their underwear. Now its all about Justin Beiber in the pop world, and I do not get it. Justin Beiber's lyrics go like this:
"Baby, baby, ohhh, baby."
While the Jonas Brothers go like this:
"When you look me in the eyes and tell me that you love me, everything's alright when you're right here by my side. When you look me in the eyes, I catch a glimspe of Heaven. I find my paradise, when you look me in the eyes."
See it? Can you see it? Not only are they unfairly judged, but they actually are insanely good song writers. Its fine by me if you don't like their voices, but you have to give them credit: They have good lyrics. I'm not writing this blog though to bitch about how their amazing and unfairly judged. I'm actually here to talk about why they faded off.
I think there's several reasons why their fame faded. They all grew up, they wanted to do new things. Kevin got married in December of 2008, released their 4th album in 2009, went on their World tour, and then Nick announced his side project, Nick Jonas And The Adminstration. Because of him having to tour for that, everything JB got put aside. Then Joe decided to follow in Nick's footsteps and release his solo album. That was when the offical hitaus was announced.
As for the fans, I think we all got bored. They stopped even talking as much, so it was almost like they didn't exsist. I think we got bored, moved on, and while that was going on, grew up. I personally, I never stopped loving them, I still get excited if I hear the name "Jonas" anywhere, and facts come back to my mind as if they were common knowledge to everyone.
Years ago, a fansite came up with the term 'Obbessive Jonas Disorder' (OJD), and I still remember that Popstar! Magazine got ahold of this term and listed the symptoms. I thought it was lame, until I read the symptoms and I fit every single one. I forget what they actually were, but it was basically saying if you thought of them constantly, always listened to their music, and knew way too much. Their fans were compared to Beatles fans, by the fact we'd wait for days, and some would pass out with excitment from it.
I don't think their fanbase is gone, in fact I know its not. I wouldn't doubt the fans to come right back just as strong when their next album comes out. Plus, I know where a lot of their fans went. I've mentioned this before, but I noticed a ton of ex JB fanatics are now BVB fanatics.
While yeah, sometimes the fandom could be a little over the top, and possibly creepy for the boys, they did it right. All major JB fans were protective of them and other JB fans, as if we were all related, and no matter what they did, we were there supporting them. Some of them were stalkerish, but hey, most bands have at least one fan like this.
I personally can't seem to give up on them, and others probably haven't either. Hell, I bet me talking so much about them on Music = Life just made a whole lot of them relapse back into an OJD fit. Its ok to admit it, I'm the one sitting here talking about all this and I am listening to them right now.
Be proud of it still, you don't need to hide it. I hid it for about a year and a half, but I've basically given up on that. I no longer hesitate to mention I like them. They're nothing to be ashamed of, depsite what "society" thinks. They're good role models, great musicians, and they're legends, if you ask me. The name 'Jonas' will go down in history.
Information on what's going on today (Like you guys really care?)
Hey everyone, its just me again here to talk about all the stuff I plan to do, but hardly get done. Totally a shock, right? Again...I wish there was a sarcasm font. Someone seriously needs to invent it. I just wanted to quickly say, I am attempting still to get the reviews done. I have about four and a half done. I tend to do that a lot, get half way through a review and stop.
I don't have ADD, my friend just always has the worst timing for calling me. Back onto the topic of the reviews, I don't think I'm gonna manage to get all twenty eight completed by technically Monday. I originally evened it out that I'd write seven reviews each day, and the next day post them. That hasn't happened. The most I've written in the past three days was four reviews in a day. I'm still going to try, and if I actually do manage that, come Monday I'll probably have about nineteen reviews. That may not be the exact number, but as I've mentioned I suck at math. Who really cares about the number, what really matters is if I am working on stuff?
What I don't think I ever actually explained was why I am doing this. The reason is, here in a couple weeks Warped tour tickets go on pre-sale, and I am hoping by then more good bands will be announced. I know that sounds irrelevant, but keep reading, its relevant. I am no matter what going to Warped tour this year, but I am actually mainly going to try to do interviews. For those who have been to Warped tour, or heard anything about it, they know these band guys, and their crew are generally sitting around bored all day until they go on stage or have a meet and greet. Its super easy to meet these people, so I'm figuring it'll be fairly easy to get interviews.
I was unaware of it, but for interviews on Warped tour, you have to go through this one set person, not the actual band managers. I heard that from a friend who talked to Alex from All Time Low for me. I didn't want to send more than one email to this person about interviews, so I am waiting as long as I can to send the email. If I get every single one I want from just the bands I know are going, there's going to be ten different interviews. That doesn't even include All Time Low that has been confirmed by them, but not by Warped, and Falling In Reverse, who has yet to say anything about it. Its pretty obvious though that they will be on Warped. So right there is tweleve different interviews in just one day. Chances are, I will be catching pretty much nobody's set. You may be wondering who all I want to interview, incase you are, I wrote up a list below. (These are just the ones on Warped.)
You Me At Six
We Are the In Crowd
Vampires Everywhere
Sleeping With Sirens
Mayday Parade
CatchingYourClouds
Motionless In White
Breathe Carolina
Blessthefall
All Time Low
Falling In Revese
I'm actually trying to decide about interviewing Mayday Parade, because I just interviewed Jeremy Lenzo back in early November last year, and I don't know if I can think of more questions. It'd help if they had some new material or something, but since all they have in the works is a video for "Stay", I've got nothing. Maybe I'll think of something.
I also am kinda iffy about Motionless In White. I'll need a lot of fan questions on that one, as I don't like Motionless In White, so I have no questions for them at all. I'm gonna watch some interviews and think up some questions, but it'll help if fans particpate. Same with Breathe Carolina, actually. Though I like them, I just have no questions for them. I only have their first two CDs, so I need to catch up, I suppose.
What I haven't told any of you is I'm pretty nuch guarenteed the Blessthefall interview, because I have a friend who's become pretty friendly with their drummer, Matt. He's talked to him for me, and apparently they've said they will absolutely do the interview. I don't really need help with those questions, but if anyone wants to ask a question, feel free to leave a question.
I'm going to wrap this up shortly, but I also wanted to say I am gonna be posting the news today! That'll be on Immortal Music probably within the hour or so. I guess that's it, I'll be back later with a random blog. Please leave a comment here or on
Music = Life with suggestions. I am so far behind on those, its not even funny. I have like three days to catch up on. Bye guys.
(I seriously need a camera...when I type things out, I read it in my head like I'm talking.)
I don't have ADD, my friend just always has the worst timing for calling me. Back onto the topic of the reviews, I don't think I'm gonna manage to get all twenty eight completed by technically Monday. I originally evened it out that I'd write seven reviews each day, and the next day post them. That hasn't happened. The most I've written in the past three days was four reviews in a day. I'm still going to try, and if I actually do manage that, come Monday I'll probably have about nineteen reviews. That may not be the exact number, but as I've mentioned I suck at math. Who really cares about the number, what really matters is if I am working on stuff?
What I don't think I ever actually explained was why I am doing this. The reason is, here in a couple weeks Warped tour tickets go on pre-sale, and I am hoping by then more good bands will be announced. I know that sounds irrelevant, but keep reading, its relevant. I am no matter what going to Warped tour this year, but I am actually mainly going to try to do interviews. For those who have been to Warped tour, or heard anything about it, they know these band guys, and their crew are generally sitting around bored all day until they go on stage or have a meet and greet. Its super easy to meet these people, so I'm figuring it'll be fairly easy to get interviews.
I was unaware of it, but for interviews on Warped tour, you have to go through this one set person, not the actual band managers. I heard that from a friend who talked to Alex from All Time Low for me. I didn't want to send more than one email to this person about interviews, so I am waiting as long as I can to send the email. If I get every single one I want from just the bands I know are going, there's going to be ten different interviews. That doesn't even include All Time Low that has been confirmed by them, but not by Warped, and Falling In Reverse, who has yet to say anything about it. Its pretty obvious though that they will be on Warped. So right there is tweleve different interviews in just one day. Chances are, I will be catching pretty much nobody's set. You may be wondering who all I want to interview, incase you are, I wrote up a list below. (These are just the ones on Warped.)
You Me At Six
We Are the In Crowd
Vampires Everywhere
Sleeping With Sirens
Mayday Parade
CatchingYourClouds
Motionless In White
Breathe Carolina
Blessthefall
All Time Low
Falling In Revese
I'm actually trying to decide about interviewing Mayday Parade, because I just interviewed Jeremy Lenzo back in early November last year, and I don't know if I can think of more questions. It'd help if they had some new material or something, but since all they have in the works is a video for "Stay", I've got nothing. Maybe I'll think of something.
I also am kinda iffy about Motionless In White. I'll need a lot of fan questions on that one, as I don't like Motionless In White, so I have no questions for them at all. I'm gonna watch some interviews and think up some questions, but it'll help if fans particpate. Same with Breathe Carolina, actually. Though I like them, I just have no questions for them. I only have their first two CDs, so I need to catch up, I suppose.
What I haven't told any of you is I'm pretty nuch guarenteed the Blessthefall interview, because I have a friend who's become pretty friendly with their drummer, Matt. He's talked to him for me, and apparently they've said they will absolutely do the interview. I don't really need help with those questions, but if anyone wants to ask a question, feel free to leave a question.
I'm going to wrap this up shortly, but I also wanted to say I am gonna be posting the news today! That'll be on Immortal Music probably within the hour or so. I guess that's it, I'll be back later with a random blog. Please leave a comment here or on
Music = Life with suggestions. I am so far behind on those, its not even funny. I have like three days to catch up on. Bye guys.
(I seriously need a camera...when I type things out, I read it in my head like I'm talking.)
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