I've found this semester to be more stressful, I believe, than the previous one. At least more time consuming. Multiple lit classes will do that to you, I suppose. I've been very busy lately.
I'm taking a creative writing class. It was a way for me to force myself to write. I like to write, but I never do, and when I do, I'm my own worst critic. I guess this way I can force other people to be my critics. Exciting, right?
I wanted to share a song that people have probably heard before, but maybe haven't heard in awhile. Honestly, I was thinking about it the other day, and then I heard it twice on tv after.
The first time I can actually remember hearing the song is at Journalism camp in 2004. I guess I've continued to like it. It makes me happy. There's no reason not to be happy.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
New Semester and Some Possible Changes
I don't know that I was prepared for class to start again. I enjoyed the little time I had to relax on my break between work and holidays. I'm sure I'm not the only one.
So, with a new semester, I'm going to start blogging again. I still want to keep the blog about music, but I'm going to incorporate other elements into the blog as well. I love music (clearly) but as the semester progressed last semester, I found myself struggling for things to talk about. So...I might try to diversify a bit. But I don't know what I'm going to say, talk about, or whatever. I might change the title, too. I'll still talk about music, but maybe not every single post...I don't know. We'll see. We shall see.
Anyway...
I found some good cd's in the buy one get one for a dollar bin at FYE. I picked up Third Eye Blind, Puddle of Mudd, and Hole. And then I bought Easy A (which I watched over break for the first time). I also got another Norah Jones CD for Christmas. Good stuff.
I hope everyone's semester's started off well! Good luck with your classes!
Part of my Christmas present: Strings and a new pedal! I haven't used the pedal yet, due to a lack of time, but I'm excited to. :)
So, with a new semester, I'm going to start blogging again. I still want to keep the blog about music, but I'm going to incorporate other elements into the blog as well. I love music (clearly) but as the semester progressed last semester, I found myself struggling for things to talk about. So...I might try to diversify a bit. But I don't know what I'm going to say, talk about, or whatever. I might change the title, too. I'll still talk about music, but maybe not every single post...I don't know. We'll see. We shall see.
Anyway...
I found some good cd's in the buy one get one for a dollar bin at FYE. I picked up Third Eye Blind, Puddle of Mudd, and Hole. And then I bought Easy A (which I watched over break for the first time). I also got another Norah Jones CD for Christmas. Good stuff.
I hope everyone's semester's started off well! Good luck with your classes!
Part of my Christmas present: Strings and a new pedal! I haven't used the pedal yet, due to a lack of time, but I'm excited to. :)
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Swim
So, honestly, I heard this song on the soundtrack from my work, and was really surprised. It took me about 3 months+ to identify who the singer was. No joke.
I don't really know how to explain what this song means to me. I guess it just makes me want to keep trying. Even though things suck sometimes. Sometimes it's hard to remain optimistic when you feel like you've been beaten down. Don't get me wrong, I'm not really in a bad mood right now, but this song really speaks to me when I am upset. I don't know many Jack's Mannequin songs, but I really enjoy this one.
Every song has different meanings for every different person. I understand that the previous sentence probably didn't make much sense. What I mean is that, based on every individual's life experiences, a song may speak to them differently. This song makes me try and revive some optimism when it feels like things are only going downhill. Just keep going, it has to get better, right?
Anyway, I'm not really sad, and haven't been for awhile. When I put it into perspective, I had a pretty great night. I was just thinking about the song and thought I'd share.
I don't really know how to explain what this song means to me. I guess it just makes me want to keep trying. Even though things suck sometimes. Sometimes it's hard to remain optimistic when you feel like you've been beaten down. Don't get me wrong, I'm not really in a bad mood right now, but this song really speaks to me when I am upset. I don't know many Jack's Mannequin songs, but I really enjoy this one.
Every song has different meanings for every different person. I understand that the previous sentence probably didn't make much sense. What I mean is that, based on every individual's life experiences, a song may speak to them differently. This song makes me try and revive some optimism when it feels like things are only going downhill. Just keep going, it has to get better, right?
Anyway, I'm not really sad, and haven't been for awhile. When I put it into perspective, I had a pretty great night. I was just thinking about the song and thought I'd share.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
The Semester Is Over
This is my last post for the semester. This doesn't have a lot to do with music...at all.
The semester is over, and I'm not really sad to see it go. I think that the blogging project was helpful, and I'll probably still keep blogging. It really is a good way to keep practicing writing.
This semester was kind of rough for me. I transferred from C.M.U. and had only taken one semester here, Spring '10, and wasn't sure what to expect for the fall. Honestly, I was afraid that I wouldn't like it, since I was accustomed to another school, and had taken a year off before transferring here. But I do like it here, so it works out. It just took some adjustment.
This was one of my favorite classes this semester, no lie. I agree with some others, it did challenge me, but in a good way. It's weird to be done, but I'm not gonna lie, it's going to be nice to have a month-ish off. I hope to see you guys in other classes, and I really do hope that some people keep blogging. I really do enjoy reading other people's blogs. It's interesting.
So, to everyone, have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a really good, relaxing break!!
The semester is over, and I'm not really sad to see it go. I think that the blogging project was helpful, and I'll probably still keep blogging. It really is a good way to keep practicing writing.
This semester was kind of rough for me. I transferred from C.M.U. and had only taken one semester here, Spring '10, and wasn't sure what to expect for the fall. Honestly, I was afraid that I wouldn't like it, since I was accustomed to another school, and had taken a year off before transferring here. But I do like it here, so it works out. It just took some adjustment.
This was one of my favorite classes this semester, no lie. I agree with some others, it did challenge me, but in a good way. It's weird to be done, but I'm not gonna lie, it's going to be nice to have a month-ish off. I hope to see you guys in other classes, and I really do hope that some people keep blogging. I really do enjoy reading other people's blogs. It's interesting.
So, to everyone, have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a really good, relaxing break!!
Elvis
As previously promised, here's my words on Elvis:
Elvis was born in Mississippi (I still spell that word in my head, like in elementary school). His family moved to Tennessee when he was thirteen. He got a record deal, released "Heartbreak Hotel" and later did a few years in the service after being drafted.
In the '60's he did mostly movies. His manager, Colonel Parker, had a large influence on Elvis' career, and largely dictated what Elvis did, and did not do. I haven't actually personally seen many of his movies. I've seen a few, and they aren't theatrical masterpieces, but hey, when you're Elvis, do they have to be? Some of his best songs were from his movies (or a few were, anyway) so I'll give him that.
One of his best songs, and my mother's favorite, from the movie Blue Hawaii:
Elvis started doing concerts again, after a long absence to make his movies, in 1968. The '68 Comeback Special was a big hit, and from what I understand, gave people the concert Elvis they had been missing. Elvis married Priscilla in May of 1967 and Lisa Marie was born in 1968.
In 1973, Elvis and Priscilla divorced, though I'm not certain it wasn't more of a mutual thing. During the '70's Elvis continued to release tracks, including the popular "Burning Love" and "Suspicious Minds."
During the '70's Elvis' health began to decline. He had been performing more and more concerts, and was heavily dependent upon prescription drugs. There is some speculation on why he relied on drugs, but it was likely to keep up with his busy schedule, as well as other reasons. On August 16, 1977 his girlfriend, Ginger Alden, discovered him on his bathroom floor. He was pronounced dead later that day.
Elvis is a legend. He may not have written his own songs, his movies weren't that spectacular (they weren't horrible, but not the best ones ever seen), and he found himself depending upon drugs later in life, but he certainly set the scene for many artists to come. His death was premature, and who knows what he could have accomplished, had he fought his drug addiction. It's probably pretty fair to say that the music scene wouldn't have been the same today without him.
Just another artist that died too young.
This is a cool video.
I'll leave you with this.
Elvis was born in Mississippi (I still spell that word in my head, like in elementary school). His family moved to Tennessee when he was thirteen. He got a record deal, released "Heartbreak Hotel" and later did a few years in the service after being drafted.
In the '60's he did mostly movies. His manager, Colonel Parker, had a large influence on Elvis' career, and largely dictated what Elvis did, and did not do. I haven't actually personally seen many of his movies. I've seen a few, and they aren't theatrical masterpieces, but hey, when you're Elvis, do they have to be? Some of his best songs were from his movies (or a few were, anyway) so I'll give him that.
One of his best songs, and my mother's favorite, from the movie Blue Hawaii:
Elvis started doing concerts again, after a long absence to make his movies, in 1968. The '68 Comeback Special was a big hit, and from what I understand, gave people the concert Elvis they had been missing. Elvis married Priscilla in May of 1967 and Lisa Marie was born in 1968.
In 1973, Elvis and Priscilla divorced, though I'm not certain it wasn't more of a mutual thing. During the '70's Elvis continued to release tracks, including the popular "Burning Love" and "Suspicious Minds."
During the '70's Elvis' health began to decline. He had been performing more and more concerts, and was heavily dependent upon prescription drugs. There is some speculation on why he relied on drugs, but it was likely to keep up with his busy schedule, as well as other reasons. On August 16, 1977 his girlfriend, Ginger Alden, discovered him on his bathroom floor. He was pronounced dead later that day.
Elvis is a legend. He may not have written his own songs, his movies weren't that spectacular (they weren't horrible, but not the best ones ever seen), and he found himself depending upon drugs later in life, but he certainly set the scene for many artists to come. His death was premature, and who knows what he could have accomplished, had he fought his drug addiction. It's probably pretty fair to say that the music scene wouldn't have been the same today without him.
Just another artist that died too young.
This is a cool video.
I'll leave you with this.
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