I am currently in vermont right now! We played 242 main last night and kids stayed it was awesome. Becca came out because she lives nearby. She let us crash at her place. Her family is so nice they treated us so well. It made me really happy to see her because we were really close at SBU last year then I hadn't seen her a lot this past and it made me sad. She made chocolate chip pancakes. mmm <3
The winter is really dangerous driving. A 9 foot van gets blown freely by the wind. There were a couple times we swerved. Today should be really good we are playing MA. I hopefully will see my friend Jess that I haven't seen in like 4 years.
Again, I love traveling. I'm going on a cruise in a week. Should be fun I guess. We will see.
I'd rather go out with TC.
But I am really happy because they might be going full time soon. That's amazing. That means I get to make a decision soon!
Oh yeah...goodbye 2008.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
Christmas Time Comes Once a Year
Well, I got drunk xmas eve while sitting at this computer and playing bass. It was nice me time.
I woke up at 11am and we opened presents by 11:30. That is the latest it's EVER been.
So, I got some cool presents. My brother got me money which I do not agree with because he gave me a lot. I just can't afford to match people's gift prices anymore.
I got Rock Band 2 - and 1. Greatest EVER. Eric and I played for 7 hours yesterday. And we didn't even beat the damn thing yet.
I am hoping to download some tunes offline. So cool.
Had dinner with my family including my uncle. He cooked. SOOO good. It's nice to spend time with the little amount of family I have.
At night we were supposed to go to Montauk but those plans were killed. However a couple of us went to Dave's house. We played Scene It and Trivial Pursuit DVD Version - probably one of my favoritest times home so far. I had a lot of fun and it is things like that that make me appreciate coming home to see my friends. We just drank beers, played the game, and watched a terrible movie. Went to bed at 5am.
Good times indeed.
Now tomorrow I am heading north with TC and so excited. I am finally seeing several friends that I haven't in AGES because I been out of a band for so long (or what feels like so long...)
<3 Set Your Goals.
I woke up at 11am and we opened presents by 11:30. That is the latest it's EVER been.
So, I got some cool presents. My brother got me money which I do not agree with because he gave me a lot. I just can't afford to match people's gift prices anymore.
I got Rock Band 2 - and 1. Greatest EVER. Eric and I played for 7 hours yesterday. And we didn't even beat the damn thing yet.
I am hoping to download some tunes offline. So cool.
Had dinner with my family including my uncle. He cooked. SOOO good. It's nice to spend time with the little amount of family I have.
At night we were supposed to go to Montauk but those plans were killed. However a couple of us went to Dave's house. We played Scene It and Trivial Pursuit DVD Version - probably one of my favoritest times home so far. I had a lot of fun and it is things like that that make me appreciate coming home to see my friends. We just drank beers, played the game, and watched a terrible movie. Went to bed at 5am.
Good times indeed.
Now tomorrow I am heading north with TC and so excited. I am finally seeing several friends that I haven't in AGES because I been out of a band for so long (or what feels like so long...)
<3 Set Your Goals.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Top 10 List
Making this list...sucks. It is really hard to do.
Dob's Official Best of 2008 List
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10. The All American Rejects - When the World Comes Down
Alright, so this record did just come out. It sounds similar to their old stuff, like, original record. I think some of the songs are very poppy, but in a different sound then the radio. They tried some new things. However, I feel as if the production value could be equal to a local band.
9. Anberlin - New Surrender
This record is on repeat a lot for me, well, the first couple tracks anyway. Its very rock. Straight-foward, fist-pumping singalongs. Especially songs like "Breaking" which is so good. Their song "Feel Good Drag" being on Tap Tap Revolution helps too.
8. The Hold Steady - Stay Positive
I love these guys. The speaking vocals might be what gets me on their stuff, and it continues throughout this record. I'm also happy that "Sequestered in Memphis" got airplay on RXP this year.
7. Death Cab for Cutie - Narrow Stairs
These guys got to go mainstream a bit this year. Some of their singles were really good. But the album versions of the songs as opposed to the radio-friendly versions are so much better. With tracks like "No Sunlight" and "Cath" DCFC = <3.
6. Panic at the Disco - Pretty.Odd.
Yeah. I did it. This album, reminicent of the Beatles has made it through. It's fresh. I don't like hearing their crap they had on the last CD that spawned the ridiculous amount of synth bands. "The Green Gentlemen" is AWESOME. The pop into the verse gets me everytime. It also helps that "Nine in the Afternoon" is so good that its on the beginning of 4 of the tracks that aren't the songs. ...Yeah I downloaded it so thats the version I got. Jealous? BTW - I love the loss of the punctuation in the name, but the extra in the album title? Classy.
5. Hit the Lights - Skip School Start Fights
I was worried when their singer left that they wouldn't be back. But they came back with Nick singing and I think it is the SAME 100%. I like that they even mentioned the whole deal on the first track. Everything on here is what you would expect after hearing their debut album. A little heavy at times but deep.
4. Fall Out Boy - Folie a Deux
I didn't know if I should put this on since it's only been a week. BUT I purposely waited to make this list for this to come out. The hype intrigued me and I think they definitely delievered. They grew up. Never again will there be a TTTYG, but I am okay with that. Patrick's vocals are solid. Pete even gets a bass solo (LOL). Seriously though, "What a Catch, Donnie" is my favorite song. I won't even ruin it for you.
3. Valencia - We All Need a Reason to Believe
Just because I was friends with them, I got into it. But argueably one of the most underrated bands, this is one of the best sophmore records I have heard in a LONG time. Shane sings beautifully, while the rest of the band backs him so well. These guys are great. I felt bad downloading it so I had to buy a copy. I think you should do the same. Listen to "Holiday" - just because it is rather timely.
2. Jack's Mannequin - The Glass Passenger
I miss Something Corporate. This will be the closest I will ever get. Andrew has gone through a lot, and really connects with fans because of it. I think that some of these tracks may slip a bit - oh wait who I am kidding? I love everything. "Swim" is just so good and "Caves" is just amazing. The complete change in feeling is just poppin'. I just said that.
1. Forgive Durdan - Razia's Shadow
I knew I had to put this on here. I wasn't sure where to throw it. I had never really given the band a time of day in the past. But because of all of the marketing online, I got really psyched for it. This was the first preorder I have ever spent money on. Some of my favorite guest vocalists are featured too. Perhaps the Chris Conley and Max Bemis tracks are the best. But as cheesy as it may be at times, as a whole piece of work, it is brilliant. Whether they pull it off at Bamboozle this year or not, I do not know, but I can't wait. Props to these guys, mainly Thomas Dutton, who has been going at it for a while under the radar and out of no where impresses the entire Internet generation.
There you have it. That is my "BEST OF" list of 2008.
You could agree, or disagree. Please let me know. I had a lot of trouble. I listen to a lot of music. So much that I sometimes listen to a record as little as once, not because its terrible, but because something newer (or older) finds its way into my computer. Enjoy. Happy Holidays, it's good to be home.
Dob's Official Best of 2008 List
------------------------------------------
10. The All American Rejects - When the World Comes Down
Alright, so this record did just come out. It sounds similar to their old stuff, like, original record. I think some of the songs are very poppy, but in a different sound then the radio. They tried some new things. However, I feel as if the production value could be equal to a local band.
9. Anberlin - New Surrender
This record is on repeat a lot for me, well, the first couple tracks anyway. Its very rock. Straight-foward, fist-pumping singalongs. Especially songs like "Breaking" which is so good. Their song "Feel Good Drag" being on Tap Tap Revolution helps too.
8. The Hold Steady - Stay Positive
I love these guys. The speaking vocals might be what gets me on their stuff, and it continues throughout this record. I'm also happy that "Sequestered in Memphis" got airplay on RXP this year.
7. Death Cab for Cutie - Narrow Stairs
These guys got to go mainstream a bit this year. Some of their singles were really good. But the album versions of the songs as opposed to the radio-friendly versions are so much better. With tracks like "No Sunlight" and "Cath" DCFC = <3.
6. Panic at the Disco - Pretty.Odd.
Yeah. I did it. This album, reminicent of the Beatles has made it through. It's fresh. I don't like hearing their crap they had on the last CD that spawned the ridiculous amount of synth bands. "The Green Gentlemen" is AWESOME. The pop into the verse gets me everytime. It also helps that "Nine in the Afternoon" is so good that its on the beginning of 4 of the tracks that aren't the songs. ...Yeah I downloaded it so thats the version I got. Jealous? BTW - I love the loss of the punctuation in the name, but the extra in the album title? Classy.
5. Hit the Lights - Skip School Start Fights
I was worried when their singer left that they wouldn't be back. But they came back with Nick singing and I think it is the SAME 100%. I like that they even mentioned the whole deal on the first track. Everything on here is what you would expect after hearing their debut album. A little heavy at times but deep.
4. Fall Out Boy - Folie a Deux
I didn't know if I should put this on since it's only been a week. BUT I purposely waited to make this list for this to come out. The hype intrigued me and I think they definitely delievered. They grew up. Never again will there be a TTTYG, but I am okay with that. Patrick's vocals are solid. Pete even gets a bass solo (LOL). Seriously though, "What a Catch, Donnie" is my favorite song. I won't even ruin it for you.
3. Valencia - We All Need a Reason to Believe
Just because I was friends with them, I got into it. But argueably one of the most underrated bands, this is one of the best sophmore records I have heard in a LONG time. Shane sings beautifully, while the rest of the band backs him so well. These guys are great. I felt bad downloading it so I had to buy a copy. I think you should do the same. Listen to "Holiday" - just because it is rather timely.
2. Jack's Mannequin - The Glass Passenger
I miss Something Corporate. This will be the closest I will ever get. Andrew has gone through a lot, and really connects with fans because of it. I think that some of these tracks may slip a bit - oh wait who I am kidding? I love everything. "Swim" is just so good and "Caves" is just amazing. The complete change in feeling is just poppin'. I just said that.
1. Forgive Durdan - Razia's Shadow
I knew I had to put this on here. I wasn't sure where to throw it. I had never really given the band a time of day in the past. But because of all of the marketing online, I got really psyched for it. This was the first preorder I have ever spent money on. Some of my favorite guest vocalists are featured too. Perhaps the Chris Conley and Max Bemis tracks are the best. But as cheesy as it may be at times, as a whole piece of work, it is brilliant. Whether they pull it off at Bamboozle this year or not, I do not know, but I can't wait. Props to these guys, mainly Thomas Dutton, who has been going at it for a while under the radar and out of no where impresses the entire Internet generation.
There you have it. That is my "BEST OF" list of 2008.
You could agree, or disagree. Please let me know. I had a lot of trouble. I listen to a lot of music. So much that I sometimes listen to a record as little as once, not because its terrible, but because something newer (or older) finds its way into my computer. Enjoy. Happy Holidays, it's good to be home.
Pay 2 Play
My friend Kaitlyn did a report on Pay to Play here on Long Island. I thought it would be interesting to embed the video here.
BUT you should totally check out her site because she also has an article that is a take on it as well. She also has great info. Leave you comments and thoughts here, or on her page, or both!
Her site is: http://piccoli.tumblr.com/
Happy Holidays
BUT you should totally check out her site because she also has an article that is a take on it as well. She also has great info. Leave you comments and thoughts here, or on her page, or both!
Her site is: http://piccoli.tumblr.com/
Happy Holidays
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
New CDs
I am very happy to say that All American Rejects and Fall Out Boy put out solid releases last week.
Both make me very happy.
They are different then past records by both artists, that is why I like them. Not even SUPER DUPER BUBBLE pop.
But yeah, props to them.
Shit! I still gotta make the best of 2008 list. Are these two going to make it?
Both make me very happy.
They are different then past records by both artists, that is why I like them. Not even SUPER DUPER BUBBLE pop.
But yeah, props to them.
Shit! I still gotta make the best of 2008 list. Are these two going to make it?
I haven't posted in a bit
i need to update later but...
i want my grades NOW
but yeah...
...tomorrow i get to go home. i been done for a week and i just have been watching movies. good times.
i want my grades NOW
but yeah...
...tomorrow i get to go home. i been done for a week and i just have been watching movies. good times.
Friday, December 19, 2008
W3rd
Today - was interesting.
Got some things resolved, that makes me feel better.
I also did majority / finished christmas shopping.
I was on duty at 5, I watched No Country for Old Men - good movie. Then I was up here, and went to the Union for a Xmas party for WUSB. Saw friends. It was nice.
I came back to be on duty for the night, and well, my computer was off.
I had the scariest scare of my life (yes, I just said that...)
There was a fan failure. So between 4 rooms of mine, I had residents help me make it work. I had 220 tell me what to do. I had borrowed tools from 212. I had 224 pick out the dust, and finally had 218 give me caps to put my laptop in the air so the air could come out.
So now, its obviously working.
Now I am going on a Something Corporate kick.
"Konstantine" might still be the most beautiful of songs.
For sure.
"....we don't have much room to live...."
Seriously, I am in love with this right now.
I can't wait to go to NYC tomorrow with TC for cheap drinks. HELLZ!
Got some things resolved, that makes me feel better.
I also did majority / finished christmas shopping.
I was on duty at 5, I watched No Country for Old Men - good movie. Then I was up here, and went to the Union for a Xmas party for WUSB. Saw friends. It was nice.
I came back to be on duty for the night, and well, my computer was off.
I had the scariest scare of my life (yes, I just said that...)
There was a fan failure. So between 4 rooms of mine, I had residents help me make it work. I had 220 tell me what to do. I had borrowed tools from 212. I had 224 pick out the dust, and finally had 218 give me caps to put my laptop in the air so the air could come out.
So now, its obviously working.
Now I am going on a Something Corporate kick.
"Konstantine" might still be the most beautiful of songs.
For sure.
"....we don't have much room to live...."
Seriously, I am in love with this right now.
I can't wait to go to NYC tomorrow with TC for cheap drinks. HELLZ!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Things are falling
Into place? Or not. I don't know.
I want to be fully happy.
I think when I am not on the Island, I am happy. I leave everything that hurts me. Everything that confuses me. I come back and it all comes back. I am not going to lie.
I am confused. I have been confused. I don't like hurting anyone. It's my flaw. One of my many.
When I get close to people, I stay close to them. I don't like hurting people, but who does?
But that's the problem. I cut off ties with people. And the problem builds. And builds. And builds.
But I am happy - sort of. I really don't know. I am just so scared to get close to someone again.
I am afraid of the hurt. But whoever I am around always wants to be closer then I want to get. It's not them, it really is me. I have a problem. I am always afraid I can't make someone happy.
Anyone that knows me knows that I keep someone around and do anything I can for them, then I put other things that should be priority behind. That's a problem. I can't say to myself I am too young anymore, because I am 21. But, I am too young. I should be traveling the world.
I've made mistakes in the past. I just need to go out on the road again. I just need to clear my head. School is over. I shouldn't be stressed. I just don't know which road to take.
I want to be fully happy.
I think when I am not on the Island, I am happy. I leave everything that hurts me. Everything that confuses me. I come back and it all comes back. I am not going to lie.
I am confused. I have been confused. I don't like hurting anyone. It's my flaw. One of my many.
When I get close to people, I stay close to them. I don't like hurting people, but who does?
But that's the problem. I cut off ties with people. And the problem builds. And builds. And builds.
But I am happy - sort of. I really don't know. I am just so scared to get close to someone again.
I am afraid of the hurt. But whoever I am around always wants to be closer then I want to get. It's not them, it really is me. I have a problem. I am always afraid I can't make someone happy.
Anyone that knows me knows that I keep someone around and do anything I can for them, then I put other things that should be priority behind. That's a problem. I can't say to myself I am too young anymore, because I am 21. But, I am too young. I should be traveling the world.
I've made mistakes in the past. I just need to go out on the road again. I just need to clear my head. School is over. I shouldn't be stressed. I just don't know which road to take.
Finals are DONE!
hap.pi.ness
n
1. Good luck; good fortune; prosperity.
2. An agreeable feeling or condition of the soul arising from good fortune or propitious happening of any kind; the possession of those circumstances or that state of being which is attended with enjoyment; the state of being happy; contentment; joyful satisfaction; felicity; blessedness.
3. Fortuitous elegance; unstudied grace; -- used especially of language.
hrm....
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
NEW FOB
I just got new FOB.
Expect more thoughts later.
Lots of "oh's from Patrick.
...this has lots of potential.
It's not what I would expect from them.
Hrm...
Expect more thoughts later.
Lots of "oh's from Patrick.
...this has lots of potential.
It's not what I would expect from them.
Hrm...
So, I am late.
Today was the final day of classes: WOOIE.
I actually was in the only class today, for like, 20 minutes.
Anyway, I finished my final project for JRN 310 and handed it in. I finished the final for Latin America and I am handing it in tomorrow.
THEN I got a final on Wednesday. I'm not REALLY freaking out, but I am.
I also got DC++ to work more, and I am getting some moviessss.
It effed up my live stream before. :-(
But I don't really have to wake up tomorrow. YAY!
I actually was in the only class today, for like, 20 minutes.
Anyway, I finished my final project for JRN 310 and handed it in. I finished the final for Latin America and I am handing it in tomorrow.
THEN I got a final on Wednesday. I'm not REALLY freaking out, but I am.
I also got DC++ to work more, and I am getting some moviessss.
It effed up my live stream before. :-(
But I don't really have to wake up tomorrow. YAY!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Bored
So here I am stuck in the office. On duty for day 3! For a recap, I have been stuck "on duty since Friday at 7PM"
It isn't too bad considering it went so fast.
I only have to be in the office 7-11 each night (Fri, Sat, Sun) and then 11pm to 7pm I am stuck in my room, with the exception of tonight, which I am done at 8:30am when the quad office opens! Woohoo.
OMG - I am listening to pandora. Anberlin's channel is on, and well, "Like a Rolling Stone" is on...from Lost Songs. WTF? I had no idea this was on here - it is a cover of Bob Dylan. This is amazing. Highly suggesting to download this later...
Anyway, I have been studying for Media Law. That is practically all I have left. I am going to Latin America tomorrow, but I did do the take home final already. I am just going to make sure most of my information is accurate. Afterwords I am going to do my stand-up for JRN 310 - and then I have to just put it on the computer, edit it, and that project should be done. I could hand that in come Tuesday (it is due Wed). My Media Law final is Wed and that is ALL I am worried about. Sucks, because I didn't realize the midnight breakfast is Tuesday night - which means I ain't gettin no sleep (yes, incorrect grammar for a purpose!)
I did some webcam chats earlier, which was a lot of fun. I had people watching me and I was playing the bass. It was basically my brother, Bryan, Sean, and some other people that I told to go in. There was also one or two randoms. It was fun I might do it again later. I think I am done studying today my mind has wandered.
It isn't too bad considering it went so fast.
I only have to be in the office 7-11 each night (Fri, Sat, Sun) and then 11pm to 7pm I am stuck in my room, with the exception of tonight, which I am done at 8:30am when the quad office opens! Woohoo.
OMG - I am listening to pandora. Anberlin's channel is on, and well, "Like a Rolling Stone" is on...from Lost Songs. WTF? I had no idea this was on here - it is a cover of Bob Dylan. This is amazing. Highly suggesting to download this later...
Anyway, I have been studying for Media Law. That is practically all I have left. I am going to Latin America tomorrow, but I did do the take home final already. I am just going to make sure most of my information is accurate. Afterwords I am going to do my stand-up for JRN 310 - and then I have to just put it on the computer, edit it, and that project should be done. I could hand that in come Tuesday (it is due Wed). My Media Law final is Wed and that is ALL I am worried about. Sucks, because I didn't realize the midnight breakfast is Tuesday night - which means I ain't gettin no sleep (yes, incorrect grammar for a purpose!)
I did some webcam chats earlier, which was a lot of fun. I had people watching me and I was playing the bass. It was basically my brother, Bryan, Sean, and some other people that I told to go in. There was also one or two randoms. It was fun I might do it again later. I think I am done studying today my mind has wandered.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Chinese
I just ate so much chinese food. My tummy hurts.
I am on duty for the second night of this three night weekend. Booo!
I got some sleep last night, caught up on Heroes. Today I did my final for Latin America. Good times.
Tomorrow I hope to continue studying for Media Law. I got one more class on Monday for Latin America which I almost feel like I shouldn't go to if I am done with the final, we will see.
I also have to do my standup for JRN 310 on monday, its going to suck but I am so close to being done I am definitely excited.
Things are falling into place, very good.
I am just sad I couldn't go with TC this weekend. I would like to go every chance I can.
I am on duty for the second night of this three night weekend. Booo!
I got some sleep last night, caught up on Heroes. Today I did my final for Latin America. Good times.
Tomorrow I hope to continue studying for Media Law. I got one more class on Monday for Latin America which I almost feel like I shouldn't go to if I am done with the final, we will see.
I also have to do my standup for JRN 310 on monday, its going to suck but I am so close to being done I am definitely excited.
Things are falling into place, very good.
I am just sad I couldn't go with TC this weekend. I would like to go every chance I can.
Friday, December 12, 2008
OH I forgot!
Last night after I posted, I went to go to lay down before the meeting. There was a GIANT bug in my bed. I started freaking out screaming. My suitemate Dan heard me and called to ask if I was okay (he was across the room...he called me.) Anyway, he starts freaking out. Then my roomate Vijay comes back and hes like OMG thats nuts, then he was leaving and said "Don't get eaten by the bug!"
I called Patrick. He didn't answer. I called On Duty person, which was Amanda. She was with Patrick so they both came up. They started flipping. Then my suitemate Dan was like wait let me try and tough it. He pretended it bit him, but then picked it up. IT WAS FAKE!
We all laughed but I was scared shitless. haha
I called Patrick. He didn't answer. I called On Duty person, which was Amanda. She was with Patrick so they both came up. They started flipping. Then my suitemate Dan was like wait let me try and tough it. He pretended it bit him, but then picked it up. IT WAS FAKE!
We all laughed but I was scared shitless. haha
Last Night
Yeah, so I definitely let loose.
I got completely soaked from the terrible rain storm, mainly cause Julie left her phone somewhere and we had to find it. I got back at like 530AM
I woke up at around 1230 from a ridiculous dream.
Basically Jamie and I were hangingout, and walking back and some guy got into an accident on his bicycle and fell into the pool. Everyone was watching, no one was going to save him. So basically she did, I called the Univ Police who didn't believe me.
Also, there were a ton of Journalism students but they wouldn't help because they were writing the story. Haha.
Anyway I guess the guy survived at the end.
Today I did work for JRN still, and then slept a bit. I also re-filled my Dec 20 show because a band or two dropped. But we are good. Now I am on duty for the entire weekend! Actually, longer. I am technically to be in the building from today at 7pm until Monday morning at 8:30am, when the Quad office opens. SUCKS!
So, expect more updates. I am going to watch Heroes/House tonight woop woop!
I got completely soaked from the terrible rain storm, mainly cause Julie left her phone somewhere and we had to find it. I got back at like 530AM
I woke up at around 1230 from a ridiculous dream.
Basically Jamie and I were hangingout, and walking back and some guy got into an accident on his bicycle and fell into the pool. Everyone was watching, no one was going to save him. So basically she did, I called the Univ Police who didn't believe me.
Also, there were a ton of Journalism students but they wouldn't help because they were writing the story. Haha.
Anyway I guess the guy survived at the end.
Today I did work for JRN still, and then slept a bit. I also re-filled my Dec 20 show because a band or two dropped. But we are good. Now I am on duty for the entire weekend! Actually, longer. I am technically to be in the building from today at 7pm until Monday morning at 8:30am, when the Quad office opens. SUCKS!
So, expect more updates. I am going to watch Heroes/House tonight woop woop!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Oops
I lost a day, because I am so backed up.
Yesterday I was up from 530am-230am (this morning). I don't know how I did that. I went to Bobbiques for WUSB party last night. Was with some old friends, it was nice. Then I saw Jaime and I am envious of her MacBookPro. I am getting verrrrry tempted to buy one. We will see when I get back from the cruise.
Today, for the first time ever, I made a schedule by hour what I would be doing. I stuck to it, got some, if not a lot, work done.
I got a meeting to go to in an hour. After that - partytime. I am going to do a little let loose.
BTW - there is only what, 3 weeks or so left of December (actually shorter...)
I am creating the "Best Of" List this weekend. Music for sure, other things if I have time. I have one final and one project to worry about for Wednesday. Bahhhh.
Yesterday I was up from 530am-230am (this morning). I don't know how I did that. I went to Bobbiques for WUSB party last night. Was with some old friends, it was nice. Then I saw Jaime and I am envious of her MacBookPro. I am getting verrrrry tempted to buy one. We will see when I get back from the cruise.
Today, for the first time ever, I made a schedule by hour what I would be doing. I stuck to it, got some, if not a lot, work done.
I got a meeting to go to in an hour. After that - partytime. I am going to do a little let loose.
BTW - there is only what, 3 weeks or so left of December (actually shorter...)
I am creating the "Best Of" List this weekend. Music for sure, other things if I have time. I have one final and one project to worry about for Wednesday. Bahhhh.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tired
I have been awake since 5:45AM. Good times.
I have been through one 2 1/2 class, a brief meeting, soon to be another meeting, two more classes coming up then a holiday party for the radio.
If I live through tonight...awesome.
TWO MORE DAYS (even tho they are both the same damn class!!)
Restless
Well I felt like crap earlier when I went to bed at 230AM.
I officially fell asleep at 3am.
And now I am awake at...645AM (I actually have been up for 45 minutes)
I am booking shows. I have gone crazy. I need to sleep.
I just cant
It's too hot in my room, and I am restless. I don't know what to do with myself. When I wake up it will be my last Wednesday. Oh my. :-x
I officially fell asleep at 3am.
And now I am awake at...645AM (I actually have been up for 45 minutes)
I am booking shows. I have gone crazy. I need to sleep.
I just cant
It's too hot in my room, and I am restless. I don't know what to do with myself. When I wake up it will be my last Wednesday. Oh my. :-x
Wrk
I think I got a lot of my JRN work done today. I am very proud that much my project is complete. Half-ass, but complete. I meet with my professor tomorrow to go over the script and I will make changes during class.
Later on in the day we had a meeting (staff meeting tuesdays!)
It sucked. I hate meeting with out staff because I feel like we never get anything done, or take forever. I stupidly took the 18th of Dec so now I can't go to All Time Low. I am pissed about that. Oh well.
I guess I will be at the Xmas party at home, and my show, and Patent Pending. You win some, you lose some.
Later on in the day we had a meeting (staff meeting tuesdays!)
It sucked. I hate meeting with out staff because I feel like we never get anything done, or take forever. I stupidly took the 18th of Dec so now I can't go to All Time Low. I am pissed about that. Oh well.
I guess I will be at the Xmas party at home, and my show, and Patent Pending. You win some, you lose some.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Final Day of Media 403
I am in my last day of Media 403.
He liked the project.
That is awesome.
Well I still gotta finish the projects for my other class after this is done.
Boooo
"All You Need is Love" is playing haha.
He liked the project.
That is awesome.
Well I still gotta finish the projects for my other class after this is done.
Boooo
"All You Need is Love" is playing haha.
Awkward Turtle
So, this will be the most awkward post ever.
For the first time on this new blog site, I will be gearing an entire post to someone, someone that probably reads this, without mentioning the name.
I am worried. I haven't heard from you in a couple of hours. Last I heard you were going out on a ride. I haven't gotten a text back, and you haven't been back online.
I should have done my work tonight, but I don't know what else to do. I really can't leave school now, nor would I have any idea where to go. I'm sure you are fine I am just paranoid as usual.
...I really, I hope you are fine.
On a side note, I did watch 4 episodes of Heroes tonight. I caught up to tonight's episode (didn't watch tonight's though)
I really need to do work. Tomorrow is the last Tuesday for me - exciting, and scary. I have to hand in my project for Media. I'm worried the professor won't like my take on it. It isn't a fictional story.
Tomorrow is judgement day. I also hope to go to the library right after class at 4. Get more of my JRN project done. I did a lot tonight after my other JRN class was done, but then, I gave up because my creativity dispersed.
Big word. Its 1:15AM. I'm out.
For the first time on this new blog site, I will be gearing an entire post to someone, someone that probably reads this, without mentioning the name.
I am worried. I haven't heard from you in a couple of hours. Last I heard you were going out on a ride. I haven't gotten a text back, and you haven't been back online.
I should have done my work tonight, but I don't know what else to do. I really can't leave school now, nor would I have any idea where to go. I'm sure you are fine I am just paranoid as usual.
...I really, I hope you are fine.
On a side note, I did watch 4 episodes of Heroes tonight. I caught up to tonight's episode (didn't watch tonight's though)
I really need to do work. Tomorrow is the last Tuesday for me - exciting, and scary. I have to hand in my project for Media. I'm worried the professor won't like my take on it. It isn't a fictional story.
Tomorrow is judgement day. I also hope to go to the library right after class at 4. Get more of my JRN project done. I did a lot tonight after my other JRN class was done, but then, I gave up because my creativity dispersed.
Big word. Its 1:15AM. I'm out.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Long Day
Well Day 1 of 5 is complete.
School is almost over.
I did work on the project for JRN and I am still freaking.
I did all the work for media, so now I am just catching up on heroes. I am 4 episodes behind (not including tonight)
So that means I have to fit in 4 episodes, tonights, and all my school work in this week. It might be the only thing that will keep me sane. Let me update more in depth later.
School is almost over.
I did work on the project for JRN and I am still freaking.
I did all the work for media, so now I am just catching up on heroes. I am 4 episodes behind (not including tonight)
So that means I have to fit in 4 episodes, tonights, and all my school work in this week. It might be the only thing that will keep me sane. Let me update more in depth later.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
2004-2007
Were probably some of the best years of my life.
I played music with my close 5 friends.
I toured the country twice with them.
Sure, we switched a couple out in that time, but we still had fun.
...and then it abruptly ended.
I haven't really played any shows since. I guess I did like once or twice. It will never be the same.
I want to play those 4-5 chord pop rock songs again.
I want to play with Dave, Kyle, Mike and Santo again.
All I have is the 20+ recorded songs and countless pictures and videos for memories.
:-(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI1JSDNcK_M
I played music with my close 5 friends.
I toured the country twice with them.
Sure, we switched a couple out in that time, but we still had fun.
...and then it abruptly ended.
I haven't really played any shows since. I guess I did like once or twice. It will never be the same.
I want to play those 4-5 chord pop rock songs again.
I want to play with Dave, Kyle, Mike and Santo again.
All I have is the 20+ recorded songs and countless pictures and videos for memories.
:-(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI1JSDNcK_M
Uploading videos...
Get ready for a ridiculous amount of videos I am uploading.
youtube.com/dobrock1
...so my project is basically complete. It isn't want I originally wanted. It's less like a fictional story and more like an actual event that happened to me. Oh well.
I just can't wait until Dec 24 and I could go home and the semester is over and I hopefully pass these classes. Ugh.
youtube.com/dobrock1
...so my project is basically complete. It isn't want I originally wanted. It's less like a fictional story and more like an actual event that happened to me. Oh well.
I just can't wait until Dec 24 and I could go home and the semester is over and I hopefully pass these classes. Ugh.
Post 44? or 42?
Apparently blogger is fucking with me.
On my site it says I have 43 posts. On the actual site, it says 41.
STOP SCREWING WITH ME.
Regardless, I am supposed to do another 50 by next week.
I think there is a word for that: IMPOSSIBLE.
I twitter a lot though. Check that out, its funny:
twitter.com/dobrock
andddd
youtube.com/dobrock1
On my site it says I have 43 posts. On the actual site, it says 41.
STOP SCREWING WITH ME.
Regardless, I am supposed to do another 50 by next week.
I think there is a word for that: IMPOSSIBLE.
I twitter a lot though. Check that out, its funny:
twitter.com/dobrock
andddd
youtube.com/dobrock1
Still Death
Saturday was not a good day.
I woke up at 10:15 thinking I had to drive out to SBU at 11am to do RA Interviews 12-5. But, Patrick said I didn't have to go - so that was the best news of the day. I was so hungover. I was sick all day, and watched the Britney Spears comeback special. I eventually moved at 5:30 when I drove to EAB Plaza to see tree lighting with Nate and Mike. We did promotions because Push Play was there. I got a chance to talk to their manager, KJoy, and Island 94.3. It was fun. Took some fun pictures.
Then we did an improptu to Set in Color. Got a chance to see Score 24's great set. (ALL YOU LONG ISLAND GIRLS THROW YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR...SHOUT SHOUT LIKE YOU JUST DONT CARE!)
They shouted out to me and TC a bajillion times. Got to see a ton of friends then Set in Color baby!
I left 3rd song because I drove back to SBU. It started snowing but I had another time where I almost died. I was NOT speeding. I was in cruise control and my car spun out of control and almost did a 180 on the parkway. Thay could have killed me. I wasn't even texting.
I came back and spent a lovely night with Ashley and we watched Superbad and did some fun things and slept. Then my roomate came back which was weird because he is NEVER here on the weekends. Very strange..
I woke up at 10:15 thinking I had to drive out to SBU at 11am to do RA Interviews 12-5. But, Patrick said I didn't have to go - so that was the best news of the day. I was so hungover. I was sick all day, and watched the Britney Spears comeback special. I eventually moved at 5:30 when I drove to EAB Plaza to see tree lighting with Nate and Mike. We did promotions because Push Play was there. I got a chance to talk to their manager, KJoy, and Island 94.3. It was fun. Took some fun pictures.
Then we did an improptu to Set in Color. Got a chance to see Score 24's great set. (ALL YOU LONG ISLAND GIRLS THROW YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR...SHOUT SHOUT LIKE YOU JUST DONT CARE!)
They shouted out to me and TC a bajillion times. Got to see a ton of friends then Set in Color baby!
I left 3rd song because I drove back to SBU. It started snowing but I had another time where I almost died. I was NOT speeding. I was in cruise control and my car spun out of control and almost did a 180 on the parkway. Thay could have killed me. I wasn't even texting.
I came back and spent a lovely night with Ashley and we watched Superbad and did some fun things and slept. Then my roomate came back which was weird because he is NEVER here on the weekends. Very strange..
Why I Shouldn't Be Living
I went home on Friday night. Quiet Thursday here at school = goodtimes.
I had a girl from Hofstra come interview me in regards to Calling Out Productions (PAY 2 PLAY BABY!)
Right after, Anthony and his friend Angela came to pick me up. We were driving to Nicky's and smoked a bit. I was pretty laid back. Things were weird though. Anyway we drove to New Hyde Park train station. Anthony was about to pull into a spot on the left but asked Nicky if he could without a pass. Nicky said yeah so Anthony went to go. In that matter of I guess, 5-10 seconds a car had come up behind us and decided to pass Anthony on the left as we were pulling in. Luckily the car stopped super short. If it didnt, Nicky and Anthony would have been dead, and Erica, Angela, and I probably would be hurt terribly. It was super scary.
Anyway, we were about to get on the train and Anthony decided to go move the car (after all that!) Long story short, he ended up missing the train and Angela waited with him. Steve, Rossi, Nicky, Erica and I all went into NYC. Almost lost Nicky but then we finally got to Angels & Kings.
Mike and I ended up paying $25 all you could drink. They played, pretty sick. I'll add a video.
So that was awesome. I got really drunk quickly. ALSO! Vinnie from the movielife/IATA played....
Eventually I left with Nicky Anthony and Angela and we took the subway back to Penn. I went off and took the train to Vibe. It was Liz's birthday. I was super drunk when I got there, and ended up drinking a ridiculous amount more there. It was fun. I ended up getting a ride home from Bre and I took awesome vids that I guess I will post to youtube. But I gotta do work first.
I had a girl from Hofstra come interview me in regards to Calling Out Productions (PAY 2 PLAY BABY!)
Right after, Anthony and his friend Angela came to pick me up. We were driving to Nicky's and smoked a bit. I was pretty laid back. Things were weird though. Anyway we drove to New Hyde Park train station. Anthony was about to pull into a spot on the left but asked Nicky if he could without a pass. Nicky said yeah so Anthony went to go. In that matter of I guess, 5-10 seconds a car had come up behind us and decided to pass Anthony on the left as we were pulling in. Luckily the car stopped super short. If it didnt, Nicky and Anthony would have been dead, and Erica, Angela, and I probably would be hurt terribly. It was super scary.
Anyway, we were about to get on the train and Anthony decided to go move the car (after all that!) Long story short, he ended up missing the train and Angela waited with him. Steve, Rossi, Nicky, Erica and I all went into NYC. Almost lost Nicky but then we finally got to Angels & Kings.
Mike and I ended up paying $25 all you could drink. They played, pretty sick. I'll add a video.
So that was awesome. I got really drunk quickly. ALSO! Vinnie from the movielife/IATA played....
Eventually I left with Nicky Anthony and Angela and we took the subway back to Penn. I went off and took the train to Vibe. It was Liz's birthday. I was super drunk when I got there, and ended up drinking a ridiculous amount more there. It was fun. I ended up getting a ride home from Bre and I took awesome vids that I guess I will post to youtube. But I gotta do work first.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Tonight
Tonight is going to be off the wall. Well, its going to be hectic
I am heading home now for an interview at 2pmish with some girl from Hofstra regarding Calling Out Productions. werd.
Then going into the city for:
I got TC on that last week. I am so excited, because its a great experience...and well, mad industry folk are always there because its owned by Pete Wentz. What a great chance to get noticed!!
Then, its my dear friend Liz Degen's birthday bash tonight. I'm excited. I feel bad that she moved it because of me so I can't be too late. I think i am going at like 11ish. Could be a good time. See ya later Bloggerface.
I am heading home now for an interview at 2pmish with some girl from Hofstra regarding Calling Out Productions. werd.
Then going into the city for:
I got TC on that last week. I am so excited, because its a great experience...and well, mad industry folk are always there because its owned by Pete Wentz. What a great chance to get noticed!!
Then, its my dear friend Liz Degen's birthday bash tonight. I'm excited. I feel bad that she moved it because of me so I can't be too late. I think i am going at like 11ish. Could be a good time. See ya later Bloggerface.
CHECK THIS OUT
So I finally installed that webcam I bought. I found something PERFECT for the media final project!!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Xmas
Did I mention how freaked out I am that it is December 4th already?
That's (actually less than) 20 days until Christmas Eve.
I get to go home in 20 days for a month.
I haven't even started shopping yet. Well, technically I bought something for my mom and Erin, but that is it. I still need to get something for my brother and dad.
...but all that is on my mind are these final class days next week :-(
That's (actually less than) 20 days until Christmas Eve.
I get to go home in 20 days for a month.
I haven't even started shopping yet. Well, technically I bought something for my mom and Erin, but that is it. I still need to get something for my brother and dad.
...but all that is on my mind are these final class days next week :-(
On Duty hah
I am in the college office. Just sitting here on a Thursday night. It sucks because everything is quiet, for the most part, now. I know later on I am going to be super duper busy. Mainly because everyone is always partying.
I did get SOME stuff done. I fixed staff mailboxes, sent out the pictures for Santa, and did the evaluations (which were suprisingly tough?).
Now I am just sitting here because I didn't bring anything down here.
I got in the room at 230 (my room...) and didn't really do any work. I sat there until 530 doing tour stuff for TC. I got tons of shows for them, but not during the tour so we pretty much cancelled the actual tour. Shame, I kinda feel like I let them down.
I did grab a whole slew of contacts for future reference. I used to have an excel spreadsheet of it. I want to remake one of my own because I feel like my contacts are all over the place - but saving what I can now will make things easier. I think once finals are over next week I will be able to reorganize.
I did get SOME stuff done. I fixed staff mailboxes, sent out the pictures for Santa, and did the evaluations (which were suprisingly tough?).
Now I am just sitting here because I didn't bring anything down here.
I got in the room at 230 (my room...) and didn't really do any work. I sat there until 530 doing tour stuff for TC. I got tons of shows for them, but not during the tour so we pretty much cancelled the actual tour. Shame, I kinda feel like I let them down.
I did grab a whole slew of contacts for future reference. I used to have an excel spreadsheet of it. I want to remake one of my own because I feel like my contacts are all over the place - but saving what I can now will make things easier. I think once finals are over next week I will be able to reorganize.
Homework
It's Thursday.
I've been done with classes since 12:40PM
It is now 2:50 PM and I am about to start homework. I am hopefully going to finish all the media stuff today, and finish the Journalism stuff. I am super stressed. I have a headache. But I have no choice.
I will be updating my progress with the Media class' work on this journal. Please comment and give me suggestions and such. It will be a long day.
I am also booking TC's tour as we speak. Good times.
I've been done with classes since 12:40PM
It is now 2:50 PM and I am about to start homework. I am hopefully going to finish all the media stuff today, and finish the Journalism stuff. I am super stressed. I have a headache. But I have no choice.
I will be updating my progress with the Media class' work on this journal. Please comment and give me suggestions and such. It will be a long day.
I am also booking TC's tour as we speak. Good times.
drunk
i need to do massive work but my suitemate is super drunk
they always try and get me to go out and party. and well, i would, but now im super stressed because of it.
i am so fucked.
at least its thursday, but i cant even have a drink :-(
they always try and get me to go out and party. and well, i would, but now im super stressed because of it.
i am so fucked.
at least its thursday, but i cant even have a drink :-(
Long Days
Wednesdays always suck. I wake up really early.
I got to bed really late. Not to mention Tuesdays I go to bed late too, so I am hardly sleeping.
We have one week left. Well after tomorrow, one week of classes left.
I am freaking out.
All of my media stuff should be done tomorrow, or at least almost done.
I need to do my Journalism powerpoint tomorrow too (for JRN 24/7).
I am also on duty tomorrow - which is Thursday, which means I won't get anything done because people are probably going to party.
Well, besides that, TC is playing in NYC on Friday with Vinnie of the Movielife so I am super excited for that.
...and it is Liz's birthday party on Friday night.
But then I have to head back to SBU on Saturday. Boooo. :-(
I got to bed really late. Not to mention Tuesdays I go to bed late too, so I am hardly sleeping.
We have one week left. Well after tomorrow, one week of classes left.
I am freaking out.
All of my media stuff should be done tomorrow, or at least almost done.
I need to do my Journalism powerpoint tomorrow too (for JRN 24/7).
I am also on duty tomorrow - which is Thursday, which means I won't get anything done because people are probably going to party.
Well, besides that, TC is playing in NYC on Friday with Vinnie of the Movielife so I am super excited for that.
...and it is Liz's birthday party on Friday night.
But then I have to head back to SBU on Saturday. Boooo. :-(
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
RA'ing
Being an RA is a lot of fun. I have to complete my survey for the work I did this semester. I also have to rate the performance of the staff. I am very happy with who I work with. I am glad I am in Hamilton College.
I was the first RA to complete all of my programs (WOOHOO go me!)
I actually am doing an extra 2. I just wish I spaced them out more, it just so happened they were closer to each other.
The only downside is the weekend of Dec 12-14 I am locked in. I miss Monkeytown for this class, and I miss TC out of state weekend. Booo.
I was the first RA to complete all of my programs (WOOHOO go me!)
I actually am doing an extra 2. I just wish I spaced them out more, it just so happened they were closer to each other.
The only downside is the weekend of Dec 12-14 I am locked in. I miss Monkeytown for this class, and I miss TC out of state weekend. Booo.
mom
So I just got a phone call from my dad telling me my mom is out of surgery and okay. I have been so bogged down, that I totally forgot that she was having surgery this morning. I feel like a toolbag, but I think it's great that she is okay. It sucks because I am only an hour away but I don't have any time to go back to see her because of class and these damn projects for all the classes. The RA thing is always a problem too.
It's a shame that she had to get this surgery but she will be okay I hope.
I'll maybe be able to swing by this weekend for a couple minutes. MINUTES. Because that is all I have :-(
It's a shame that she had to get this surgery but she will be okay I hope.
I'll maybe be able to swing by this weekend for a couple minutes. MINUTES. Because that is all I have :-(
floodlights
the title has nothing to do with this post.
I am no longer able to go home on the weekends because I got a lot of stuff to do here.
friday TC is playing in NYC which I definitly have to go to. also that night is liz's birthday.
I HAVE to go. I feel bad because she moved the party because I was away last weekend with TC. Why did she do that? I mean it's great, but I didn't think it meant that much to her.
I feel like a jerk because last year on her birthday I treated her like shit because of certain reasons. Bah. Now I am torn. Not to mention I havent even seen my SBU friends because I am constantly doing homework but not really.
I am no longer able to go home on the weekends because I got a lot of stuff to do here.
friday TC is playing in NYC which I definitly have to go to. also that night is liz's birthday.
I HAVE to go. I feel bad because she moved the party because I was away last weekend with TC. Why did she do that? I mean it's great, but I didn't think it meant that much to her.
I feel like a jerk because last year on her birthday I treated her like shit because of certain reasons. Bah. Now I am torn. Not to mention I havent even seen my SBU friends because I am constantly doing homework but not really.
12.2.08
Happy December.
T-minus 2 weeks.
I woke up exhausted because of the stupid workers outside my window. Luckily, I only started to wake up closer to 930am. I lost an hour of sleep because I could have slept until 1040 but because of them I couldnt do anything.
Now I pretty much have a ton of work to do.
HERE WE GOOOOOO.
...I think my final project is going to have to do with This Condition and our tour blogs since I travel all the time. Gooood times.
T-minus 2 weeks.
I woke up exhausted because of the stupid workers outside my window. Luckily, I only started to wake up closer to 930am. I lost an hour of sleep because I could have slept until 1040 but because of them I couldnt do anything.
Now I pretty much have a ton of work to do.
HERE WE GOOOOOO.
...I think my final project is going to have to do with This Condition and our tour blogs since I travel all the time. Gooood times.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Thanksgiving Weekend
I absolutely love traveling. On Friday TC and I went over to Easton, PA for a show. A couple kids, people bought stuff. We basically made enough money. Plus there was a Sonic there and we got to eat with these cool people, Todd and Lauren and Co. that we met at the show. Had a great time, then came back.
I went out to the ale house to visit Fred but he had only stayed a little while longer.
The next day I had to wake up pretty early because people from MTV Casting Calls were coming over. They basically did a crib-style audition tape at my house. It was pretty fun. I signed up for the damn thing to get TC's name out, they called back, now I basically auditioned for something. Lame!!
Afterward, I went to dinner with Ian at George Martin - very expensive. But mmmm sooo good. I also had a show during that time, it was pretty good. Bands were happy, and I got paid. Good Times. Later on we all went over to Applebees and I drank some LITs. As we were about to leave more people that we knew came in - so I stayed and drank more duh!
I went home shortly after. On Sunday I went with TC to Hamilton, NJ. Took forever to get there because of Thanksgiving Traffic. Eventually we made it. We played with a Pirate metal band called Swashbuckle - so awesome, they had a blow-up pirate ship. TC had a slightly bigger crowd then most others (20+) and people had purchased CDs on iTunes, and knew the words which was rad. Either way we walked outta there with double, if not triple the amount of gas we spent. It was well-worth it.
We ended up getting lost at the end of the day, but no worries. F'n Mio.
Now, its December 1st. I have 7 days to finish approximately 6 projects. Fuck.
I went out to the ale house to visit Fred but he had only stayed a little while longer.
The next day I had to wake up pretty early because people from MTV Casting Calls were coming over. They basically did a crib-style audition tape at my house. It was pretty fun. I signed up for the damn thing to get TC's name out, they called back, now I basically auditioned for something. Lame!!
Afterward, I went to dinner with Ian at George Martin - very expensive. But mmmm sooo good. I also had a show during that time, it was pretty good. Bands were happy, and I got paid. Good Times. Later on we all went over to Applebees and I drank some LITs. As we were about to leave more people that we knew came in - so I stayed and drank more duh!
I went home shortly after. On Sunday I went with TC to Hamilton, NJ. Took forever to get there because of Thanksgiving Traffic. Eventually we made it. We played with a Pirate metal band called Swashbuckle - so awesome, they had a blow-up pirate ship. TC had a slightly bigger crowd then most others (20+) and people had purchased CDs on iTunes, and knew the words which was rad. Either way we walked outta there with double, if not triple the amount of gas we spent. It was well-worth it.
We ended up getting lost at the end of the day, but no worries. F'n Mio.
Now, its December 1st. I have 7 days to finish approximately 6 projects. Fuck.
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