The Music and the Misery

Wow... this is outdated.

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:49:52 GMT

I return. I don't know how long it'll last but I'll try posting in this whenever I can. But, lately things haven't been all that bad for me. My life is taking a turn around in a good direction. I found this great college that picked me out of my entire grade to be nominated for a scholar ship in Film Arts. I think it's because of a good word my guidance counselor pitched. But, I'm still thinking of heading to OCC to get the annoying, high school like, courses out of the way first. That wya I can get some money and more experience underneath my belt.
This is why I love this time of the year... good dinner, relaxing lighting, weather is just to my liking, it's chilly so wearing comfortable clothing is a must and everything seems to be fine in my life. What is there not to love? Just wish I still had my long hair and my glasses... and a decent book.

Christmas Eve. is a Splendor Not Worth Buying...

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 21:34:00 GMT

As I sit here without a shower, without a real objective in my head I realized how painful and how much anxiety is in the air. Christmas Eve is probaly the one day in American "society" that drives people crazy. Never once in the calender is there a day like this. People, scrambling to see if there's some far off cousin they forgot to buy for, or licking thier newest paper cut from wrapping all day. It's an art really. Why? Simentounlsy all of the "united" states of america are panicked and worried that thier NEXT day will go off without a hitch...

A random post of random origin

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:20:13 GMT

The song The Only Living Boy In New York has got to be one of the most depressing songs I know of. But, in other news I have to type up a report so I can pass Greek because I missed some work when i was absent. What the hell is that? Anyway, I hope you call enjoy the week this week because I know what it feels like being sick on Christmas 3 times over. It's not fun espicially when you can't eat any of the food because you're digestive system said "F you buddy!"

Rabbit Fur Micah

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:58:06 GMT

    So it's been awhile. But, nothing all that eventful has happened in my life really. Except for my brother has joined the army, I finally got my permit AND it's almost Christmas time. I've got no shopping done what so ever. I did manage to pick up one thing for someone though. Who it is for and what is it shall remain undisclosed though. The times are catching up to us I think. Now longer is shopping for people easy. I'm seventeen and I heard me have a conversation with my friend THAT I then heard my mum have. It was ridiculous. Shopping when you can't drive is a b**** also. I idolize... okay maybe not idolize exactly just envy those my age who can drive. Damn me being lazy and not getting my permit. But, I know of another who is suffering the same fate. So BWAHAHAHA!
    In other news. My grades have rapidly increased because I stopped being an idiot in school. I actually did work and tried hard on tests. It makes you hate those who taught you 'School is important.' mainly because they're right. I also received my grades back from the PSATs. The pathetic sick academic tests are really freaking annoying. I never grasped why instead of giving you a normal grade they suddenly convert your grades into numbers that pass the 1000s. I never understood the point of that. I never will either. But, all in all school has been pretty easy with the exception of a research paper due the end of my Christmas Break. Which, starts on the 22nd and ends January second which sucks. I wish we had a day to get sleep.
    I've recently been getting into a lot of new bands like Regina Spektor, Taking Back Sunday, The Academy Is..., Spoon, Brand New and The Plain White T's. They are all very good and I find myself constantly switching between them. I've listened to two of Regina Spektor's albums and man can she sing! She's like Jenny Lewis with more of an attitude. Taking Back Sunday is probably the most sassy band I know of. The Academy Is...'s singer is a really good one. He can switch his voice and gives speed with the music very well. Spoon is like if the Beatles emerged on the scene today only a few years younger. Brand New are just assholes but a great band. The Plain White T's to me is like taking Coldplay and combining them with Taking Back Sunday. Adding Elliott Smith into that equation is what will most likely make up my Winter music. After the lineup I had two years ago I have high expectations. The music I was listening to changed from mainstream stuff that's catchy to some of the best written lyrics and best performed bands. Elliott Smith, The Shins are two of this AMAZING line-up. That was a good year I'm not going to lie.
    Well, I'm writing this in the morning so I must be going for school. I REALLY hope it's cold out but I doubt it.

I Write Sins Not Micah's

Sun, 15 Oct 2006 11:38:06 GMT

Well, good morning fellow adventures. I awoke at 5:30 this morning just laid in bed for awhile. It was nice knowing that I didn't miss half the day or that I had to rush to be somewhere. When I awoke my body wasn't compiling but nothing some good coffee couldn't fix. So here I am broadcasting out of my own room... what that means I do not know but in other news. My brother is moving away in two weeks and it's a bit of a bummer. But, it's what he wants to do with is life therefore I can't say much about it except good luck. In other other news my anniversary with the lovely Sara was yesterday and the day was great. I had crashed at Phi's the previous night and I chilled with him until he had to go to work. When I came home I fixed myself up, cleaned up my house and then I was out the door off to Holmdell Park. The place was awesome. I didn't feel all that great at first mainly because I wasn't ready to take on the world yet but I quickly succumbed to the wilderness and the bright sun. Afterward, Sara and I resided in my home for awhile and we just chilled which was great. We had to do some errands which was perfectly fine and then we ate breakfast-for-dinner and watched the first fifteen minutes of The Nightmare Before Christmas with my neice Hannah. Then we (the lady-friend and I) watched one of the greatest if not THE greatest eighties movies. I’m speaking of Say Anything. My what a great film. But, the movie experience with her and the night was all I could have asked for and more. Now I just need to find something to hang the drawing she gave me. ^_^

This morning however I woke early and decided to play some Resident Evil while it was still dark out. Not the best idea’s when you’re playing with headphones. Scares the living hell out of you. But, I put on a pot of coffee and read some of the book for my English III class. Timeline: has some potential. Now I seat here on the computer with my third cup of coffee in which sugar is a huge lackluster. But, as for the rest of the day? Rest easy and wait for dark to scare the shit out of myself some more. So if anyone really wishes to talk just IM me because I will see it. Except for when I take a shower because I can’t see through walls.

-Semper Fi

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 22:37:58 GMT

Slacker: educated young person who is antimaterialistic, purposeless,
apathetic, and usually works in a dead-end job.

What comes to mind when you think of the word slacker? I certaintly don't think of someone who is educated by decides not to do a fuck with it. I don't know why people decide to think men and women who didn't something as extravagent and amazing as them automatically look down upon them. The perfect example is celebrities like Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. Sure they are good actors but why do we care about thier lives so damn much? I could spy on my neighbor and get almost the same if not more intresting story. Why does America put them above us in terms of excellence? Because they're better looking (by the way make-up does that too someone espicially if it's the special kind done by a proffesional), or because... OOH OOOH they have more money? Before you buy that magazine which has "The Inside Scoop to Jennifer Lopez's Sex Life!" think about it. Does it really benefit you knowing that someone with a lot more money then all of us dated a guy for two days and dumped him?

Micah My Umbrella

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 01:14:56 GMT

As a kid growing up in Jersey I must say that the summer sucks. Not much else to it but that.

Last One Out of Micah City

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 16:36:29 GMT

Oh man, oh man oh shovitz. Last night... err... this morning was one hell of a shindig. My day yesterday was the shit. I woke up and recieved a call from my lovely lady friend Sara. We had plans to get together and spend some time with each other. But, due to some events we couldn't. So instead, I was going to her house. So after Sully and I woke up (at my house) we headed on over to Sully's house. We hung out and mainly listened to AFI. After, awhile I took a shower and then headed on over to Sara's for the day.

But, as I was at Sara's we learned my original ride home was spoiled. Though it was no one's fault it worked out. Sara headed to her play she's doing stage crew for and I went to Sully's again. We watched Gilmore Girls, which has some of the best writing, acting in ANY sitcom ever, which I throughly enjoyed. Now about seven o'clock Sully and I visited Tyler. Which, was great. Tyler was very kind and ordered us dinner and we watched the first hour of Silent Hill. So around 8:14 PM my mother calls and tells me I can sleep over Sully's. GASP! My parents were originally going to New York but decided against and just let me stay over Sully's. So we walk home and when we get home I indulge in a little Smash. But, around ten o'clock Eric comes over and Eric, Shane and myself all play. Now around 11:15 PM I call Sara and say goodnight and that I love her. As I am heading down the stairs who should walk in. ALEX! Yup, so from 11:30 to about 3 in the morning we had tons upon tons of Smash fights. My day was seriously one of the best. I saw just about everyone and then ended with a VERY awesome Smash Brothers play.

It's days like these that I just have to say I love my life.

-Semper Fi

The Micah Went Down to Georgia

Sun, 06 Aug 2006 04:51:44 GMT

Films I've Watched in One Day (followed by short reviews of said films)

Good Will Hunting
Alright, this flick was written by Damon and Affleck two of Americans most sought after actors. Quite, frankly I don't know why they don't pull a Zach Braff and write, direct and lead thier own films. Because, this is one impressive movie to sit down and watch. I don't want to get into plot because that would take forever. But, Damon is fantastic in this. Granted, the movie wouldn't have been nearly as impressive and heart-felt if Ben, Robin Williams and Minnie Driver weren't anywhere to be seen. Now, what's really cool about this flick is that two of films most impressive and cult movie icons did the co-executive producing. They are Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier. What's really great about Good Will Hunting is that its great to watch with a girlfriend, your buddy (he has some very Buddy moments) or even your family. Granted, they curse a lot but hey it's life. I say if you're spalunking your local video store looking for a great flick Good Will Hunting is the jackpot.

Scream
Say what you will about flicks like these but Scream certaintly should get at least some praise. It's sequels? Maybe, not so much. But, I was surprised to find a half way decent horror/thriller/slasher/other movie shenanigans. It marked some of the earliest big parts by several actors including Dave Arquette (actor and unfortunaly was once the WCW World Heavyweight Champion... freaking Ready To Rumble advertisement) which served as kind of the comedy relief. And although I can see why, I wasn't all that creeped out more like "OH SHEET, didn't see that coming!". But, the acting was of stereotypical slasher movies but also spoofed itself by having the "Rules of Horror Films" apply to the movie. I can definently see why this was such a big thing back then but nowadays since many others tried to duplicate it, it's kind of old which sucks.

The Village
Oh boy was this flick out there. I mean I know I am weird looking. Glasses, hair that rivals Lion-o's from the Thundercats but man are some of these actors weird looking. But, anyway. This movie was brought to you by the folks who did The Sixth Sense which still scares the jeebus out of people. So I went into my watching (with cheap homeade Slurpee and cool lemonade by my side) with something amazing. What I recieved wasn't bad nor was all that great. The plot was kind of confusing and kind of shaky at the same time. But, it was interesting to say the least. If the script was a bit more organised and patched up on some emotionless scenes (a particular deck scene) it would be a great rent. Note the rent not a BUY.

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Due, to the opening of Smith's latest opus Clerks II I found myself watching the least watched View Askew film in terms of how many times I've seen them. So, I was watching and although dealing with Jay for that long kind of gets old its still nice to see this generations Cheech and Chong at thier best getting some, what I think, well deserved screen time. Of course it also featured some of our favorite View Askewinverse characters from Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy and yes even Dogma. But, watching Silent Bob goof around (cutely I may add) with a little chimpanzee makes for a great "hardy" laugh. If you're a fan of Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes or are just in for some laughs then definently head over to the comedy section.

Yes, in one day I did indeed watch four movies. In a row none the less. I wished I did a bit more movie watching this summer because of my punishment then I did asking to temporalily rid of the punishment. But, movies will also be in my life. I can give up video games (even more now in my life then ever) and unwillingly the computer as long as I can engage in a cinematic adventure. But, turning away from the obvious Dane Cook reference I must say prices at the boardwalk are so overprice. I will leave this entry with this... twenty five dollars/$25 for parking. Screw Point Beach in the summer... still Jersey representing though...

-Semper Fi

Stairway to Micah

Sat, 05 Aug 2006 07:09:54 GMT

As I am sitting here waking up really early and having nothing to do I began to question my abilities as a writer. Others may choose sports, art, music but I chose writing as my teenage speciality if you will. Like I was saying I was reading my past attempts at writing a script virtually sucked. The story I had going wasn't all that great nor original and seemed like Donnie Darko meets On the Edge. Many of the elements I had written into the plot I had NO experience in so I was stuck, "guessing" on what that feels like. And if anyone has ever payed attention in an English class (I have because occasionally we'll get done what we're supposed to which is creative writing) you'll know that you're not really supposed to try and write something unless you have some experience in the area or can research it (or in the case of sci-fi flicks a really hyper imagination). So I rid of the original script I had done for it and decided it was time I figurativly slapped myself into realizing write about what I know. Thus, I have a little story entitled "Day-to-Day". Which, I wrote about but didn't reveal to anyone and then went back and redid some of the events to fit the idea of knowing what the fuck I'm writing about it. Case and point there was a scene where the two characters work at an animal kennel (shuttup, I like animals). And I realized that I don't know SHIT about doing anything remotely like that. But, what I do know is the basics of being a busboy and the cleanerupper at say a diner *hint hint*. And if I need help I have two friends who can fill me in on that jazz. And to me this captures things that happen in my life that people I know that are going to be reading this story or script (don't know which yet) will be able to relate to. So I basically spent ten minutes blabbing on how I realized I've been kidding myself in terms of writin and how I think for once I turned up with something decent.

In other news, I am no longer employed. Through a series of chain events both my mother and I quit our job at a local motel. My shtick was being peoples bitch which wasn't fun. But, beside a reoccuring feeling of being left out, no fault of my friends at all on account its not thier fault. But, because of this punishment I can't do shit! The last thing I did that resembled going out was going to see Clerks II with Px2 (friends Peirre and Phil) granted it was a great time but still it sucks! But, friends (you know who you are) I remind you're NOT the reason i feel left out. But, good news is that I am one of the people who the Asbury Park Press are thinkign about hiring, without pay, to go and review flicks. Which, is really cool since I don't have to pay for a ticket and then I get to do one of my favorite pasttimes. REVIEW THE DAMNED THING! Beside, those two things nothign has really changed with me. So I guess thats the end.

-Semper Fi

The Micah At Large

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 13:31:57 GMT

Well, I've finally completed A Passing Feeling. Yup. It's finally finished. My novel is done. It's a tad shorter then a novel but pretty much the same thing. Now, I'm refraining from posting it for one reason and one reason only. I am not copletely sure if this is how I want to finish it. I may go back and write some more. But, it's on its last leggings. So if you wish to read Version 1.0 then talk to me about sending it to you. I feel so accomplished.

Heres Comes the Micah

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:27:51 GMT

Well, I know I haven't posted in here for while mainly because I am restricted from the computer. But, I just wanted you people to know that the novel I've been working on A Passing Feeling will be complete and finished come the beginning of August. So stay tuned if you wish to read the unedited (mistakes and all) within the text.

-Semper Fi

Micah on a Hotel Bed

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:13:55 GMT

Well, I didn't get the job with 7-11 since I took too long. But, I'm not all that upset because quite frankly the guy who was the manager seemed like he was a dick! I dont' really have much to say beside that.

-Semper Fi

Nowhere Micah

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 03:52:55 GMT

Well, as you can tell I've revamped the Livejournal. It's quite different looking. Personally, I love it the way it looks. The other one was just too bland I guess. This one hands a bit of personality to it. If you don't like then I've got two words for ya... SUCK IT! But, as of other events in my life none have been quite life altering except for my father attemping to punish me. But, it fails because he's not home nearly as much as I am. But, another event has also been revealing itself. This being my cousin Phil is trying to get me a job at his local 7-11. So far it's looking pretty good considering some great advice my mum gave me. I'd still be working at the motel and then going in and working at the store. But, my mum said bank all of the 7-11 cash and just keep the money from the motel and send that straight to my pocket. If I did this I would not only have a taste of real works hours but I would have a great way of making money and having the advantage of money. Which, it's quite sad how much money rules our lives but its been that wya since organised currency was put into existant. What can you do though?

Due to my punishment on the weekends I find my day very boring on account of my father being home. So I've turned my ways into indulging into the world of film. Boy was I was quite glad I made this move. I've already seen some great films that I never knew were unexecptingly good. (I botched that workd by the by). So I've composed a list of films I've seen since this punishment and a list of ones I wish to see before the summer season is done and over with. So without further ado glance at my life.

Already Seen
Predator 2 - I honestly enjoyed it.
Shrek 2 - A great movie for all ages.
Heat - By god what a good shoot-em-up.
Con Air - John Cuzack and Nic Cage are a great pair.
The Exersist: The Beginnings - How does something have multiple beginnings?

Wish List
Jaws - I've never seen it.
Taxi - I've been told nothing but compliments.
Godfather Trilogy - My brother is threatning me to see these. (I'm thinking I will set a weekend.)
Scarface - My father urges me to watch it.
Hero - Rented it once but fell asleep and had to return it the next day before work.
Edward Scissor Hands - It's a classic and I've never seen it all the way through.
Corpse Bride - A lot of hype so I had to see it but got sick.

So far thats all of them. Please I do wish suggestions. I have nothign else to do this summer.

-Semper Fi

Everyone should listen to Gibbard's covers

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 04:03:54 GMT

Well, it has indeed been awhile but what can I say? Summer has officialy kicked into high gear. Not really. Not just to lift from Gardenstate but I have absolutely no clue why I just said that. Work for me did start and it hasn't been all too hard since hardly any rooms are rented. Which usually means easy days for me. As I'm writing this I'm listening to Ben Gibbard's (Death Cab For Cutie, The Postal Service and All-Time Quarterback) solo album which I don't know if it's legit but he features a live audience several times. It contains Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and Free Falling. By Cindi Lauper and Tom Petty respectivily. It also contains some shocking covers like Complicated by Avril and even the Backstreet Boys. But, I highly suggest downloading this fine collection of Gibbard songs. If you're a fan of him you'll love this.

Not much other stuff has happened beside me failing out of Algebra. Not that big of a deal. It means my Junior year I must take Algebra again and then my senior year consumer math which to me is the much more practical of any other math out there. I mean I really don't think I am need to know how to find greatest common factors while my future wife needs to go food shopping, bills need to pay and a kid or two has gotten in trouble in school. Or that my bar (which I hope to own one day.) needs a new shipment or I can't think of a good way to end Chapter II! I mean sure colleges may prove to be a hassle but still I can get other places in life. And sure I won't be with kids my age in terms of classes but oh well! At least I didn't fuck up entirely and have to stay back. And it's not like I'm a horrible kid in terms of grade I just suck at math. There I said it. I SUCK AT MATH! So as I listen to Ben's Cure cover I wish you all a good day (upon any day you read this) and I will be in New York for the day. I bid you farewell.

-Semper Fi

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 01:45:37 GMT

Everyday we go through life not really understanding any thing we don't want to. And this is perfectly fine but this just concerns me. If this world really just giving up on any typeof knowledge? I mean I know scientists are discovering things and what not. But, the world's passion is slowly draining through an invisible "funnel" we can't see or began to ponder about. An example of this is in school classes. I am not bashing teenagers or anything just poiting out that new generations aren't eager to learn new things or maybe understand something a bit more. A favor: next time you're in class learnign about something new just look around and notice if anyone is really learnign anything or deep down care enough about some things. Now I understand school policies are bull and are redicilous but for once in my life I'm actually realizing how amazing life and the world is. Sure a lot of life can suck and what not but how often do you see a child coming home from school nowadays and say "So I learned about the planets today. I wonder how they got there or what they're made of." And I know I say no one really talks like "Oh mom I learned something new in school today" or "how do we get out of this house if there a fire? Lets go over the procedure!" but still no one ever wonders about things anymore? If there was a way to knwo everything there is about the world I wouldn't accept it (except maybe to pass math class) because where's the fun of that? If you're a geek of any kind you'll understand what I'm talking about, but everytime in a video game you can a new skill or get more experienience points correct? Well, look at life like that everytime you learn something new about the world you learned a new skill or you got more experience. An example just say you're helping someone with something but yo're doing it wrong because you never really have done it before. Then they teach you how. You now know how to do it YOUR ENTIRE LIFE! You go through college, high school, buying your first house deep down you'll always know to do something and you can you've LEARNED it. This, to me, is the true greatness of life. Going through day by day learning something more about life, body, mind or the world.

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 23:41:38 GMT

The reason for me being the way I am is because I am who I wish to be. Not what society deems ideal. Fuck off from your male stereotypes, fuck the stereotypical teenager bullshit. We are who we are. The world is something no one will ever understand no matter how smart they are, how much money they have, how intune with any form of magick or wicca or anything of the sort. Let people do what they want. Wear black, be gay, like Pokemon, still have your childhood doll or blanket. Don't ever be ashamed of something that you enjoy. If you are allowed to have free thought would you really want to give that up for a few people thinking you're a good person when deep down you can't stand Spears albums or think Abercrombie/Finch are soon-to-be monoplies? If you like guys and you are a guy that let it be known. Trust me you'll feel better. If you like video games then say fuck off to those who give you shit. I f you like sports and at the same time before romantic-comedies then say fuck off to the socities that think you're a musclehead. If you're not of "American" descent they say fuck off to those that say you're a . I say welcome to America. The land of the brave and the home of the semi-lost and confused. If you like the way you are then don't try to make yourself a better person by going completely out of the way. Sure everyone deep down cares about what other people think but try not to let that rise to the surface. The meaning of all of this? I don't know and neither should you. Just read and try and take heed.

Sun, 07 May 2006 16:24:28 GMT

As I was thinking today whilst being sick in bed. I began to question something about me that has been brought up via friends and conversations in the past. This question being how come I fail to like other types of music beside Indie and Classic Rock. Well, people have indeed asked me this before. And quite frankly I finally have the answer. If you wish to skip it then read the paragraph below to it learn what I've been doing recently. If you're interested read on:

Well, the answer lies in the comfortablity of music. Sure I like to listen to the occasional band like Nirvana or some grudgy stuff or bands like Coheed and Cambria but my eyes always turn back to bands like The Shins, The Arcade Fire, Elliott Smith, Rilo Kiley and Iron and Wine for a reason. For me it's hard to sit down and read the lyrics to a My Chemical Romance album or Brand New. Quite franky I distain the music that you can mosh too. Not that I put it down entirely but something about bands going crazy on instruments isn't quite what I like. I've refrained from saying this in the past but I began to wonder myself. Now in a certain mood you can catch me listening to AFI or Tiger Army. But, when it comes to listening to music to absorb and love the music bands that catch my interest are the stuff no one really listens to. Not because I wish to be different but because Indie bands maintain a type of calmness and that catches me earlier on. If they play too heavy they don't usually catch my interest. Bands I once found myself listening to aren't all that interesting anymore like Propagandhi, My Chem, the Used and the such. But, bands they can be soft like Incubus and Interpol are also some of my favorites mainly because they can be calm but they also can make me nod to the guitar or get me pumped up for an occasion and if you wish to get me in a good mood one day play some Strokes or Death Cab for Cutie. So if you ever wonder how I don't find interesting certain bands remember this paragraph and this door into who the hell I am.

As for my life? I've been just chilling like usual. I've been working my ass of in school to maintain a decent yearly in my classes. So that's good. But, the temptation of summer, working and freedom is breathing down my neck all too soon. I mean I have a project due the 23rd, but that usual makes me realize that summer is about two weeks away. I can't wait... wow... I REALLY slacked off on that last paragraph didn't I?

Writing just to fuckin write

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:48:21 GMT

As I was browsing through my growing collection of albums, bands/artists/whatever you call them and discographies I came across a very popular band dubbed Jimmy Eat World. I listened to thier album (yes singular) and I listned and wondered what it must be like being that famous and also that infamous for being called that much hated and despised term "emo." I cruise along this musical journery of riffs, solos and instrumentals and stumble across Propagandhi. A heavy metal band of sorts that has a political concept and and has evolved and find myself wondering what it would feel like to be in a bad that is that controversial and edgy. Continuing I stumble across the famous Coheed and Cambria who with thier rock opera has gone to great limits. Then to Elliott Smith: singer/songwriter genious and god, Black Sabbath: Most talked about heavy rock (not metal, heavy ROCK) band of all time (next to the Rolling Stones or The Beatles). What I'm trying to get across is that media range and selectability (if thats not a word oh well) that our generation has avaible to them. But, the real point is the stereotyping that music has become and how much of a competition it has turned to. Sure bands all say "It's for the music and the fans." but deep down they wish they were discovered because they could use the money. Do I blame them? Hell no! Everyone needs a source of reliable income. But, with the growing and swelling of todays society's ignorance music is failing to get its point across.

An example: Jimmy Eat World. I really sweet and enjoyable band. Why has thier success suddenely seemed to go down a tad? Because people ridicule others for listening to that "Gay, emo crap!" So people stop listening to them and thus the bands feelings and hopefully true point gets slapped in the face. So many musical stereotypes of began to appear in the past five years then there has good quality music listeners. Now I'm not saying everyone should throw out there CD players and buy some Hi-Fi's and pick up some Tommy (The Who), Masters of Reality (Sabbath) and Blonde on fucking Blonde (Dylan). But, I think the puplic should LISTEN to music rather then judge it so quickly for being a certain "genre". Granted everyone has different tastes in music but you shouldn't say a band sucks because you don't like thier either A. Image, B. Style C. (Press induced) Genre. I'm also not saying everyone is guilty of doing this. But, the general percentage is stereotyping something that should touch you personally. People flame rap because they say its not music. I, myself, find some rap quite distasteful and not too appealing but its just a matter of opinion. People flame this supposed "emo" bands. ALL MUSIC IS EMOTIONAL! Every song out there with the exception of joke songs and just plain fun songs (aka techno and stuff Weird Al does. Which no offense to him he's a joke band but a good one) has some sort of emotion put into it. Whether they express it through cleverly thought up rhymes, a slow Watlz or a heavy metal song like Converge or a mix combination of any type of music. For anyone who doesn't do this already please try and "rediscover" music and listen and understand so that we take down this supposed Music War and our generation can enjoy music like our parents and our ancestors did. Thank you.

-Semper Fi

Sat, 18 Feb 2006 07:45:54 GMT

Anywaym it's obviously quite late or early depending on how you look at it. But, I'm having a week off so sleep is no meaning for the next few days so I shall be on the computer quite late. Or I could be talking outta my ass and it turnsout as soon I am getting done writing this I am going to crash on Sull's floor. But, this past week hasn't been far to interesting for me. IT was meerely a "Every other day" situation. Nothing interesting except Valetine's Day was on Tuesday. It was great!

It started off as an average day in school but I got home cleaned up and around 3:30 PM Sara arrived and it was great. I gave her the flowers and the mix I made her. SHe loved them and in return gave me a huge bag of Gummy Bears which was highly apperciated and she drew a picture of me based on a photo she took of me. We watched Friends for awhile and shared some fun times just goofing off with one another. After she left I wasted time on the computer doing apsolutely nothing when I should have been working on A Passing Feeling which is a story I'm writing. If you're interested in reading it, the link can be found HERE. What that basically is, is a story about a guy's life. Sounds boring and I fear it is but I've been told that it's entertaining so why not spread the "what-might-be-joy". That night I fell asleep all to quickly and left the lights on and everything. Wednesday and Thursday were fine. Dylan and I had to play these two girls in basketball in Gym. We won 5-3. The winner got a free day of Gym. But, of course our eacher made the regulation that the frist one to 60 got a free day. Wasn't going to happen because all baskets, no matter where you shot it from, were only 1 point. I prefer street hockey anyday. It's been awhile since I've played some street hockey. I really ought to look into changing that.

Anyway, Friday rolls along and after school I played some WWE SM! vs RAW. I hitched a ride from me mum to Kayla's house and we hung out. We watched Kevin Smith's flick Clerks and then finally we watched "An Evening With Kevin Smith" Part 1. The sucky news about it is that Sully's brother-in-law and his dad were going to a concert (Spounge) and it started at 8 O'Clock PM. But, when they arrived at the gates the (guard?) stopped them and told them that doors didn't open until ten o'clock yet every where (including the arena's site) said that it had been moved up two hours. Great wya to fucking let the general public know eh? Well, they came home with disappointed looks which made me feel really bad. They came back with Turkey sub's so Sully dined on them while watching An Evening with. We then engaged into multiple intelligent conversations about comic books and thier movie adaptions. It ranged from the lack of accuracy in the costum of the X-Men flicks to the poorly described web shooting power of Spidey in Spiderman 1 and 2. Despite, being juvenile subjects to conversate about they were quite maturely brought up and discussed. I'm quite proud of the fact that I can discuss something without cracking a joke that makes 5th graders and below (not counting the special cases in my grade) hit the floor in laughter. After this we went home and did our own thing. Around 12 Sully crashed and I am obviously still up posting this entry. It's quite lengthy one I know. This happens when I have absoletly nothing to do. Expect fairly large posts since I have all of this week off. YIPEE! *clears throat* Later.

-Semper Fi

Well, here I am

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 11:20:57 GMT

Here I am this early in the morning update this journal. I don't really have all that much to say but lately I haven't been in the journal mood if said "mood" even exists. But, lately I've been finding out that shit in my life could be ten times worse. I caught a glimpse of this about a month ago. My brother-in-law was in a very, very awful accident. His car lost control and as he was pulling off to the side of the road, his car hit a ditch and the car rolled multiple times. He suffered a broken hand, broken arm, broken collarbone and a concussions which led to internal bleeding of his brain. He was stuck in the hospital and then rehab for several weeks and only has been at the comfort of his home in Brick for a week. But, since the accident I've seen him and he looks terrific. Although, his arm and hand being in a special cast and a little thiness of the face he looks like nothign happened. His old spirit is back too despite going through two seperate surgeries on his left arm. I just wanted to take this time to congradulate him for sticking through all the pain and annoyances.

But, on a happier note. Sara came over Wednesday and got a glimpse of my family history. That was quite interesting on the fact that she saw what I looked like from birth until now. Yesterday, was a pretty dull day but then again what day of the week isn't? But, I found myself in a band! Yup, we're called Giovanna Mystery. The name Giovanna comes from the lead guitarist's neice who unfortunantly passed at birth. The guitarist is also a great friend of mine. We consist of Sully- Vox, Fuji- Bass, Joe- Guitar and one of Joe's contacts for drums. We don't have any material or anything yet but we're getting there. Our (pretty empty so far) Myspace can be found here. So far we have a cover of a Iron and Wine song off the album Our Endless Numbered Days. Enjoy, and I am going to be home all this weekend so I will be on the PC a lot.

-Semper Fi

A local song by a local kid written for a local band (in the making)

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 22:57:00 GMT

Meet On The Dead End Street

Sitting back with frawns for eyes
Thinking they're all good byes
A familiar hand helps me up
Despite feeling as weak as a pup

You say sorry and turn to go
The laughing jokers of the past are the unbeatable foe
They gasp and bow thier heads
Indeed our relationship was holding on by the threads
Of some forgetten memories and pleasantries

The snake of two is what we are
Sure it will leave a scar
But, what brothers fight and toss in the towel
Her eyes were as wide as an owl
When that happened another appeared and you embraced
Add another one to the smiling face

The twin beach was the last chapter
Of those memories we will be the captor

Forgetten and forged
Cried and laughed
We all move on but without a link
To all knowing happines for us do I drink

Is it me or does the title sound like a Less Than Jake song?

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 01:56:47 GMT

Today was basic. Same old shit. I came home and listened to Her Space Holiday and relaxed for a little bit. I then did my homework and finished that up and played some WWE. Following that I ate dinner and worked on the Track I've been doing. I'm satifyed with the same results. After dinner I talked to Sully and Joe and get the band rolling. We aren't really a band yet though. But, this Saturday gathering at Joe's house so hopefully that will work and get us really going. I'm tired so I'm leaving. *Reason for not updating my program which updating journal was uninstalled. I got it back*

Being sick near holidays are the worst

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 21:46:33 GMT

Besides playing a lot of video games and watching Clerks: The Animated Series I haven't been doing much this week except sleeping. I swear to god I hope I'm not sick on X-mas that would make the third year in a ROW! UGH!

So anyway...

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 01:18:40 GMT

... Life has been fine lately minus a VERY low grade in Chem class. But, what do my parents want from me? I do study, I do try AND I even go after school. Pfft.... Well, since it's a normal weekend I was at my second home aka Shane's. We do quite do the usual. We played a helluva a lot of Mario Kart: Double Dash!! on Friday where as Saturday night Amanda came over and the surprise guest Brian Sully appeared. He was cool as ever and after Amanda left we (Shane, Brian and myself) all talked about a lot of things and it was very pleasant. Brian crashed around 12ish I think where as Shane and I were awake until 1ish because we watched That Seventies Show which was great as usual. When I woke up Shane was played Animal Crossing and that's when it hit me. I NEED THIS GAME! It's so fantasmacoracle. A downside minus my grades is that I have one person down for X-Mas presents. Maybe it's because of my late, great Grandad passing but I am not phyched about it at all. BLAH! That's what I feel right now... torn between miserable and ultamite happiness... damn Math centered classes....