I AM A BANANA!

So Runts candy.
I just ate an entire cane filled of them.
Don't you just hate the candy that is partially supposed to be sucked on, and partially supposed to be chewed?
There is a like an awkward middle spot that if you bite too early you really hurt and possibly damage your teeth. Why would someone create something so dangerous?
However, it was worth it they were so good and I couldn't stop. I almost wanted to ride over to the super market to purchase them out of the 25cent machine!


On a side note - I am listening to Reel Big Fish's cover album - "Veronica Sawyer" makes me miss Edna's Goldfish!

Once you pop...

So if you really can't stop when you open Pringles, which is pretty true, then why do they make the container so annoyingly narrow?

NO ONE has hands that could fit in there - except a baby, and well, babies shouldn't be eating pringles.

The first few chips are alright, but soon, its so difficult. And that makes me not want to eat them. If I tip the can over a bit, crumbs fall on my floor. Then I have to clean up. That is never fun.

Whoever came up with the size of these was dumb.

BTW - I am eating the "Mozzarella Sticks" flavor. WEIRD.

First Day!

Well in approximately 13 hours and 10 minutes I will be attending my first class of the Spring semester.

It's rather exciting. It's my second to last Spring here at SBU. I am unsure what to think of the semester ahead. First of all, the RA part might be pretty good - especially considering I am on duty only Wednesdays and SOME Fridays. I also have two weekends - one in March and one in April. the rest of those will be spent doing stuff for TC, myself, or concerts. That worked out nice. It also leaves Thursdays for me to see most of my friends.
The classes, are a different story. Sometimes you forget why you are at school haha.
I am taking three Journalism classes, and 2 of them might be pretty easy, for the most part. The Poly Sci I am taking should also be pretty good. The last class, which I keep forgetting I am taking, is the one DEC I need to take. I hope I chose wisely.

I am excited to see all my old friends, and the new ones.

It should be good - but I still get that awkward feeling in the stomach before classes start. I don't have to wake up until 1:30 tomorrow though - class is at 2:20!! Woo.

A Lot SHIT on my mind

Well, I have a lot of shit on my mind.
I lost a lot of money last night. Been there done that. Tonight though, I paid off majority of those debts but didnt have much for myself. Oh Well. Went out to Apps with some people. I think I realized where I stand with those people. Things have changed. It won't go back - and I guess its fine. I probably shouldn't have stayed so long. I felt awkward and out of place the entire time. Meanwhile there were several times weird things were said to each other and made me feel uncomfortable/ unwanted.
I also had a weird encounter with a friend that I'd rather not get into further here.
Also at the show tonight, a girl that I had been very close to returned an item that I had given as a present. I have no need for the item. I don't understand the reason why it was given. It seems immature if anything, because she didn't answer my texts. She'll probably read this.

I am currently watching the 2008 video from Bryan. What a load of bullshit. I know its all fun and games, nor do I really care anymore. But I know I have been replaced. I am in some pics, I dont want to be in all over them by any means but it is obvious who the "new group" and "old group" is.

Whatever, there is just a lot on my mind. Someone from the past, these friends, and then some. I don't know what the rest of 2009 will hold, but if the past few weeks are any indication - I am fucked.

Last Show

So I have a great show tomorrow.
Finally with bands that are good.
Well, it has come to my attention that I need to break off these shows for a while. Granted that means no money for me while I am at school, it doesnt matter because I havent made money in a couple months. I have just been spending money on other bands not showing up, bringing no one, or just being disrepectful of me and my company. I now had to make an agreement sheet that bands will be required to sign. That means I am fucked and am not going to get anymore business. I have always been the nice guy in the scene and well, that just doesn't cut it.
I am way to disstressed now, and school starts in three days. I don't know what to think but I owe someone over 700 bucks because of this weekend and last. I am fucked. I really am. There is no way around it. None of my shit is selling online, no one is coming to the shows. I am fucked.

Well game over. Really, LI music scene is done. I am getting the fuck out of here.

Here I Am, World.

I have driven back to SBU.
I am now all settled in, officially. Everything is unpacked (from the stuff I just packed today haha).
Tomorrow starts RA training - 9AM. But, its really only tomorrow.

As I mentioned in my last blog, it was a good break. It's cool to be back because majority of my friends are back at school too. However, I am missing some people that stay home for school. I'm also missing someone dearly. :-/
Things get good, then I leave. Story of my life.

I am looking forward (as much as I can) to this semester. I plan to do well - or better then last semester, even though I was still pretty good.

I have a lot of stuff on my plate, which I mentioned like a bajillion times. Hopefully I can get some getaways going with TC before school really kicks in.

Other then all that, life is pretty nifty. Less than a month way until Valentines Day. I'm not that kinda guy that cares to much anymore about being lonely. But at least I have this space to bitch about it.

w3rd.

Old School Saves the Day + Blink 182 > You.

wooo

I officially am on eBay.
I think I did everything wrong, nor do I understand it.
Sooooo I may be charged some cashmoney.

But to try it out, I am selling a van, a sidekick, a cingular phone, and yeah I think that is it. Either I will be rich, or terribly poor.

A Look Back

This break...was AWESOME.
I got so much accomplished. Within the first like three days (almost right after XMAS) I went out with TC and had some road trip fun - then came back and celebrated the rest of the holidays with my closest friends.
As a recap, I spent a lot of time going out, partying, and being close with people I have known for years. I have also rekindled some friendships that I really do cherish.
I also realized some things about people I had been close with as well. I also lost money on some shows, but gained some elsewhere.
It's had its ups and downs - but now its time to move on back to SBU. I have mixed feelings, and it seems that most college kids I have talked to feel the same way.
A lot of my friends are graduating this year, and it has just hit me now that I am one of the only ones that are still going to be in school for a whole year more. That is pretty depressing. I am also afraid of how I am going to act at school this year.
I was hoping to go out with TC a lot, at least for Feb, but I realize it might not work out. I am going to be doing a lot of RA things, and a lot of school work for my 300+ level classes - especially Journalism.
I think this blog will become a more ventilator for my thoughts soon - like more emotional then personal feelings. IF that makes sense.

I feel accomplished, though, for what this break was.
I have started thescenelife.com with Chris.
I have started a new band with Dave (more info on that soon!)
I have booked a couple of shows.
I have given TC shows almost every weekend.
And, most importantly I am beginning to realize my emotions.

So all in all, if I was to be graded I did an A(-) job on this break. I can't wait until Spring Break.

I am just looking forward toward the summer plans 8-)

Not Fair

Everyone has a blog now.
jerks.
Not for anything, I been doing this a while so I know what I am doing...
...but at least I got friend's thoughts to read.

I need to pack tomorrow and thursday. boo on that!

i miss tgad

I miss the GetAway Drive.
I don't think we ever officially fit in the scene we played around and eventually that led to our demise.

There were also a lot of other factors that really made that whole thing end - and its unfortunate. I am listening to our Sony record now, and its pretty good - nothing amazing. But fun. I miss playing those songs live - and especially the ones we never did get a chance to play live - just the recordings.

It was cool because when these were done they were with my best friends. Times changed, friends change. But its funny to see because things go in circles. I am glad Dave and I are playing together again!!!!

"you'll see what a perfect world could do to me..."

tgad rip
2004-2007
myspace.com/thegetawaydrive

Lyrics

Did you ever realize when you are down, almost every song can relate to your life?

I'm currently in my Matchbox 20 kick, listening to the originals..."3AM"..."Real World"..."Back 2 Good" etc.

"Everyone here, knows everyone here is thinking about somebody else
It's best if we all keep it under our heads I couldn't tell, if anyone here was feeling the way I do
But I'm lonely now, and I don't know how to get it back to good"

Blegh

I been working on one of my resolutions, the best to my ability.

I been having a tough time with it though.
I don't like hurting anyone
I need to find out what I want, and soon.

Blegh. I just feel like a bad person.

This weekend

So this was the most interesting weekend I have ever had in my entire life.

For those of you that don't know, I was chosen to be on a reality show. I wasn't told which one until last week - Room Raiders.
Well, I am the main guy, so I go after 3 lucky ladies.
I am not going to get into the specifics of the stuff I did, except that it was interesting to see how everything is filmed.
I had taken film classes at school so I knew a lot of termonolgy and how things were to be shot.
It was pretty cool to do, though stressful at times. I didn't want to come off super cheesy. But I did.

I also felt responsible at times for taking a bit with some of the deliveries - even though the crew took long to set up usually.

Anyway, today was the day I got to meet the girls. They were all really cool and we chatted a bit after.

Then they went off and who knows if I will see them again.

Overall, it was a very interesting experience. I am glad I did it, I hope it comes out okay. I'm looking forward to getting TC exposure and myself - and see what becomes of it!

Transportation

Back when I lived in Queens I felt transportation was never a problem. Granted I was 5-15 randomly when I was there (and going back from my new/current home in Levittown) but I always felt that we would get wherever so quickly. I know my Grandma and I never used a car - in fact she didn't even drive. We could take buses wherever, and then walk.

Here on Long Island, especially Levittown, that is not the case. Granted we do have buses, but they don't come as often as you'd like. I've worked with Suffolk County buses and don't even get me started on those.
Okay fine I will -
When I worked at Party City around the block from SBU, I had to catch a bus to get there. The bus time could have been 4:01, but I had to be there 10 minutes early, if it was early, and sometimes it could be 15 minutes late. Thats a ridiculous window to wait.

Anyway, back to the story.
Well here in the Dobrini household, there are four veichles. One - my brothers Honda civic, two - my dad's Mercury Tracer (which I normally 'borrow') three - my mom's Toyota and four - the unregistered TGAD van (sadface!)
As of recently my brother's car has been in the shop and has gotten ridiculously fucked over in regards to getting it fixed. So this ENTIRE break there has been three people sharing one car. Well, sorta my mom's too since she can't drive since her surgery, but still.

Unless I have planned activities, which I never do, I say I don't need the car right now to my brother when necessary. However it bites me later on when something comes up and I can't get anywhere. I have been begging for people to give me rides. Unfortunatly not all of my friends live around the block from me (some do - they help me a lot).

So tonight my brother apparently left with his girlfriend person and then hasn't come back. My mom is in Queens with her friend who is staying here for the week. My dad is downstairs. He isn't going to go out, nor could he if he wanted since there are no more cars.

I am now stuck here. I have some high school buddies hangingout around the block and some others hanging out somewhere else like 10 minutes away. Normally I would walk but due to the frigid temptures, I might as well give it up. Now I am stuck here. Alone. I have been playing Rock Band, alone, for a little while.
This really annoys me.
The worst part is I am not planning on buying a car anytime soon. 1. I won't be able to afford payments, 2. I use it so sparingly and hardly that the car would not be worth it. Plus in the Spring (countdown: 3 months from around now...) I plan on walking almost everywhere.
I guess this is a lose-lose situation.

It's been a couple

It has been a couple of crazy nights (and days, when I am awake in time..) that is why I haven't posted. Of course, my blog followers missed me so they beg me to post. So here it goes.

Yesterday was the big day for the band. I was so glad to be a part of it and watch them play on that stage at Highline in front of all those people. It was a great experience. We didn't sell that much in merch - but neither did anyone else. I actually had to use that tax thing for the club, I was proud that I did it correctly. I got home late last night and passed out on the ride home almost. Thanks Jay!

Today MTV peoples were here all day for the start of the filming for the show. I can't talk about it - but it was fun and exciting. Tomorrow will be a long day.

I realized some interesting things today, about people's attitudes and personality. Frankly I am confused, but that's fine. Things are starting to fall into place in my life and I am actually pretty happy with it, for the most part.
I am still confused with a lot of my personal emotions that I have been feeling.
Also, going back to school is going to be hard and interesting because I need to balance the band and school a lot. Especially through February. I don't know how I will do it - but I have to make choices which weekends to go, and which to not. Even though I'd love to go to all of them. But I have RA and other priorities still until they get that full time thing going.

Oh - it is freezing outside by the way. Like, death.
If I don't die of frostbite or something I'll post again later, or tomorrow.

Bands...suck.

Bands bitch about tickets on a show.
then when you give them a show, they don't bring anyone.
Or, you give them tickets, day of show they pull the "oh we will just bring them at the door no worries." This is all after you call them a couple days/week before the show to ask how they are doing on tickets and they say "oh real well we sold em all."
Bullshit.

Seriously, I have heard everything in the book. Oh no man, its this particualar day that sucked for us.
Well, I'd appreciate knowing you had something else going on, or weren't going to be able to do the amount of tickets.

First of all, I require 20 tickets. Then the rest goes to the band. I don't take anything else. What is so hard about that? It seems fair to me. Yeah I understand the pay to play thing, but if you sell the tickets to fans you aren't paying shit. If you just had people show up - there is the money right there. No one is going to book you if you bring no one. I pay a certain amount of extreme money for the venue in the first place.

Second of all, if you are having a tough time, tell me. I could do something about it. Don't show up with nothing, very little, or not at all. Especially if you do not warn me. Those are irresponsible things to do.

Granted, my job is to PROMOTE to get people to the venue. I could only do so much, especially on the small bands side because not a lot of people know you guys you have to tell people.

Oh well, I am just angry on how tonight ended. I know my other shows will do well. It just annoys me when a band can't meet their end of the deal. Well this is where I am a fair promoter: I didn't have anyone pay the money they shorted me. And that is how I lost over $200 tonight.

Times Are a Changin'

It's amazing to see how people changed from High School.
Now this is going to come off weird, but I was looking through Facebook at some of the people I knew and to see what people grew up to look like is pretty weird. First of all, majority of the girls that I was most likely googly-eyed over back then, or at least wished I had talked/hung out with them, I don't anymore. A lot of them are hardly attractive to some of the girls I have met in my lifetime.

Its funny how you get out of that stage being locked in a school with the same people and you grow accustomed to liking, or feeling attraction toward a person just because they have been close or around you all those years.

That of course, is in no offense to anyone in particular, but it is really interesting to see. One of my favorite parts is seeing how many of those people haven't changed - a lot of them still party every night and probably sleep with mad guys. But hey - don't we all? Haha minus that last part.

T-minus 10 days until I head back to SBU. :-x

continued

I think the real thing is I just miss playing in a band.

go ravens!

Here I am in maryland. We are actually driving to philly to party with valet parking and score 24 in our first hotel!! Woo (and we are only doing it to party).

Anyway, we played an early show today because we got fucked over on a different show we were supposed to play. I feel horrible that we couldn't play. We didn't do super well today. Then again I haven't really done much because andres been with us. That's cool but I feel useless because I haven't done much.
Its okay because I guess this is my vacation. However every show I feel responsible for regardless of turnout. They got me doing more tech stuff but I haven't done it in a while so yeah. Its been interesting. They are doing well I just hope I keep doing well.

I been thinking a lot about things. That's why I like and don't like these trips. As I write this I am listening to "Swim" by jacks mannequin. Such a good song.

I really wanted to see someone today and didn't. That sucks.

Tomorrow we play hamilton which should be fun.

We then head home and I get to face the wrath of the "friends".

I actually helped my mom a ton this week even though some people didn't believe me. Oh well. I guess I am done for now.

virginia is for lovers

We left Long Island at 7am. Apparently we drove through several states.
Then we got to Virginia.
It actually was more complicated then that, including traffic, gas in Delaware and a giant hill that Nate pushed me down.

Good times. Apparently Virginia loves Jesus. That's okay, but, well, too much.
I got a $2 chocolate bar that is hugeeeeeee.
And I am attempting this diet thing which is hard especially on the road.

Wish me luck!

woop woop

So I am excited
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Here I am sitting at Club Loaded's offices. Doing nothing, as usual.

So the studio was good times yesterday. We watched part of Wall-E (BEST MOVIE 08!) and Transformers. However, the first got turned off in like a second. Jerks.

It is pretty rainy outside. Actually very rainy outside. There is a flood. We are all gonna die.

...what do I want to do today. 

OMG im going to do work I dont even know what to do. Fuck you Ian. <3

It's been a couple of days!

Well I broke some of those new years resolutions already. DAMMIT! Haha.
But seriously, I am now being careful what I am eating. That is the most important.

Lenny was here the past couple of days. We had a great time - did a ton of Rock Band - as usual. I actually wrote a paper for him in return for a ride to Point Pleasant, NJ on Sat. Haha.
So the band and I played there and then Sunday - both successful shows - Sunday much better of course. We at the Gotham City diner...so good.

I had my second band practice - so much fun. We are fun. I like it. I think we may practice tomorrow too, I don't know yet.

I got a lot to do still this break. I have been taking care of my mom everyday, I have to work tomorrow and do stuff for the Loaded Unsigned Festival. I also have to finish my own shows - that is a big priority as well.
I am listening to Crash Romeo's record from the other day they gave me - it isn't too bad. His voice is just too much to listen to sometimes.

And, lastly, I finally understand some things that had been going on, and its a shame. Bah.

Rock n Roll

So Lenny drove me over to Point Pleasent in NJ and here I am at the venue.
Elks Lodge - sick times. There is a bar downstairs where I drank and gambled.
Here I am at the table chillen and I am updating because Mike is a jerk.

Anyway, yeah good times. Some guy is playing a cover of "Hey Jude". Didn't expect the explosion for the chorus - acoustic!

Also, we were just making fun of posts on absolutepunk.net - floral terrace. good times for sure.

We also don't have to sleep in the van tonight which is exciting.
I found out Jamie is only down the road - but she is working. Oh well.
Mike is laughing in my ear. That ass.

I'll update more later when he isn't around. ;-)

Hey, 2009 how's it going?

Well, the ball dropped.
The celebrations have ended.
And I am awake.

I will have some resolutions. And I am going to post them here.

Dob's New Years Resolutions

1. To stop eating fast food/ or outside of my house.
This one is very important to me again. I have gained weight. I am not happy with it. I need to lose 15 pounds to be happy. I had stopped eating fast food, and only drank water when I got out of HS - but that changed as of recently. I have to stick to this. With the exception of the Checkers I just had...

2. Play music again.
I had band practice today. That made me really happy. It was nice to screw around and play something. It's been a loooong time.

3. Treat people how they would like to be treated.
This one is a little weird to explain. I want to make sure I am open with my feelings when needed, and closed when available. I need to make sure I am never hurting anyone. Because I do not want to be hurt either.

4. Write in this blog daily.
The point of that media class was to do this, and I have done pretty well with writing in this blog. Sharing my feelings the best I could, but mainly reacounting my days. Let me know if you are out there and you enjoy this or not.


Well that is it, because if I go more then 4, I'll never be able to stick to this. Oh yeah, I got a 3.2 this semester. Kinda bummed. I did well in most of the classes with the exception of C+ in Latin America Today. Oh well.

Have a good one folks.

EDIT @ 4:45PM
So, it has come to my attention that it has happened again. For those that don't know, I was going on a cruise in a couple of days. Well I recently backed out of it - with NO PAIN OR LOSS to the parties involved. I am getting the money back at very little cost to me. It was my choice. Part of it had to do with family problems. Part had to do with friend problems. Part had to do with my PERSONAL CHOICE.
As of recently, I noticed that on facebook there are status updates that have been posted in a way to sort of, show that I am no longer a trustworthy friend or something. I reiterate that they didn't lose ANYTHING with me not going. (I don't know it doesn't make much sense) And, for the record, we haven't been 'friends' for a long time. Shame. I guess I'll add this:

(New Years Resolutions Continued...)
5. To realize who my true friends are.
---> Case closed.