2007

Currently Listening : 2*Sweet - Rested Eyes Tell No Lies

Well, seeing that is is New Year's Eve, and there's only a few hours left to 2008, I want to make my best of 2007 lists.

Best CD's (In no order, minus the top 3)

15. Across The Universe - OST
14. The Starting Line - Direction
13. Cobra Starship - ¡Viva La Cobra!
12. The Almost - Southern Weather
11. Say Anything - In Defense of The Genre
10. Kanye West - Graduation
9. Circa Survive - On Letting Go
8. Bayside - The Walking Wounded
7. Tegan & Sara - The Con
6. The Academy Is... - Santi
5. Relient K - Five Score and Seven Years Ago
4. Paramore - Riot!
3. The Graduate - AnhedoniaI never would have thought this album would mean so much to me, but it does. Everytime I listen to it I find a new song to love, a lyric that is so much more amazing, and music that just blows my mind. Anhedonia is the inability to gain pleasure from enjoyable experiences, but this album is the exact opposite of that.

2. Fall Out Boy - Infinity On HighYes, Fall Out Boy is in the number 2 spot, oops. This album was the perfect way to start my year. It's so much fun and shows all the changes and advances in this band. I still don't understand what half the songs are about, but I like it that way. The music has matured and sounds better than ever. It's completely different from anything FOB has put out obviously, but it's still a FOB album, and it's amazing just as that.

1. The Used - Lies For The Liars


Wait, what? FOB isn't in the number one place? Why has this phenomenon happened? Simply because the Used lyrics meant a lot to me than Fall Out Boy's did. Don't get me wrong, I love IOH, but LFTL was just better for me. The Used have grown up so much over the past few years, and you can definitely hear that in these songs. They're catchy, heavy, light, deep, and all that good jazz. The used never ceases to amaze me, and this album will forever be one of my favorites.

Best Shows (No order, minus # 1...46 shows in one year, not too shabby ;])

1. Taking Back Sunday, Saosin, The Bled @ Plush - 9/4
2. My Chemical Romance, Muse @ BankAtlantic Center - 4/22
3. Butch Walker, Rockett @ Revolution - 4/23
4. The Used, Army of Me, Josephine Collective @ House of Blues - 9/5
4. Fall Out Boy, New Found Glory, The Early November, Permanent Me @ Hard Rock - 1/20
5. Circa Survive, Hours, Fear Before the March of Flames, Deer & the Headlights @ Fuel - 10/23
6. The Hives @ Jack Rabbits - 10/19
7. Rise Against, Silverstein, Comeback Kid @ House of Blues - 6/19
8. Jack's Mannequin, Sugarcult @ Edmund Center - 3/31
9. Underoath, Norma Jean, Maylene & the Sons of Disaster, The Glass Ocean @ Plush - 5/13
10. Aaron Gillespie, JT Woodruff, Ronnie Winter, Anthony Raneri, Josh Moore @ Social - 12/29

Best Movies
1. Across The Universe

I don't really care much about any others.

Best Memories

1. Meeting Bert McCracken...twice.
2. Meeting Patrick, Tim, Chris, etc etc etc, and basically everyone I had left to meet, hah.
3. Getting in line at 3am for My Chem, and still not being first.
4. Meeting Toni during spring break.
5. Being on stage for Chiodos at Warped tour.
6. My surprise birthday party and getting my Nikon.
7. Taste of Chaos being canceled, and going to Orlando for the other one.
8. Bobrah/Gerber
9. Getting a job.
10. Razzmatazz with Immunity.

Well, that's about it. 2007 is honestly my favorite year to date. I had my highs, my lows and my in betweens, but overall it's been a year to never forget. I love the outcome of everything so far, and if this was some sort of sneak peak to next year, well then I'm far beyond ready. 2008 has me excited, scared, nervous, and anxious. I can't wait to have even more memories and see where this road takes me.

Let the good times roll.

Music, Life, Love, Lust, Pain

Currently Listening : Sigur Rós - Agætis Byrjun

Yesterday Amber, Vik, and I went down to the Social in Orlando and attended To Write Love On Her Arm's : Heavy and Light. I will not regret this trip because it was one of the most moving experiences I have ever had.

You don't go to a show to hear people talk, but that was the absolute highlight of my night. The discussion between JT Woodruff, Ashley Calvert, and Jaime (also with Anthony and Aaron) was one of the most amazing but yet saddest things I've ever seen and heard. It was a beautiful night though. Seeing everyone plays some songs acoustic, and everyone being there as a community, a family, and there for one cause made me feel so good and so happy to be apart of. Also, finally seeing Renee was incredible. TWLOHA is one of the best movements out there and it's so easy to be apart of, no matter who you are.

I live this whole "being alive" thing. Help/Hope; It's always there.

Amber's been with us since Friday, and she leave today. I gave her the best Christmas gift uhm, ever? Yes. (Andrew Hanson's F) Tomorrow is the last day of 2007, and Christmas Break is over in 3 days. I'm satisfied with all of this.

Facts:
Anthony was my favorite last night.

I needed this

Currently Listening : Tegan & Sara - I Was Married

So everyone was in on it. Every single last one of the people closest to me. You guys are the biggest failures ever, but I guess that's why I love you all the best. So my mom, Vik, Kristen, Amber + family, and I don't know, Blackey too I guess were all in on this lovely little surprise party for me. How I didn't find out, I have NO idea, cause you guys all suck at hiding things from me. But I must say you did an awesome job. I felt all kinds of incredible and special, and it's the absolute highlight of my living in Florida. I really felt at home and like I really had friends. I mean, I KNOW I have friends, but when you have a surprise party thrown for you, the feeling is like...a million fireworks going off in your head? Yeah, something like that. I love you guys.

You know what else I love? MY NEW CAMERA :

Yes, this beautiful object plus about a million accessories, belongs to ME. My mom is the most amazing mom ever cause I know this baby cost a beast-load. But she knows this camera is all I wanted and cared for and it's what's gonna help my (our) life out. This camera is my new life.

This Christmas was the best one I've had in a long long long time. It made me feel normal again, and like the pas 2 years were finally worth it. I love my life so much right now.

And I love my best friends.
And I love my family.
Love love love love.


smile.

So it's forreal...

I'm 18, officially.

So it's a milestone age right? I can vote, buy lottery tickets, cigarettes, porn (lol), and some other things. I'm an "adult." What does it mean? I don't really know yet, but I'm happy to be 18, and if I could, I'd like to stay this age for a few years.

17 was probably one of my favorite ages so far. I matured and realized a lot about myself and others. It was a conditioning age and I know it was during a time in my life where I started to figure myself out. I'm happy with everything in my life right now, and to start off my 18th year like this is awesome, really.

I'm going to bed now, then waking up to open my 18 gifts. After that, it's all a party and I'm going to enjoy my day to the very fullest. We're having cake at night, then I can open my 2 birthday gifts which I'm most excited for.

Smile a lot today everyone, life can't be better.

Merry Christmas.

Christmas Eve

< 24 hours and I'll be legal



sweet.

1 week down

Currently Watching : Jay Leno (repeat w/ Robert Dinero)

The first week of break is over. I feel like I've done nothing, and it sucks. (Only partially true.) I guess I could've been more 'productive,' per say, but you know what? I like just bumming around sometimes. Plus, I still have one more week to do whatever. (Don't you just love procrastination?)

I got my first Christmas present today, from my grandma:


Ballin'

Okay, I won't lie, I didn't walk into Journey's saying I wanted all white vans, and I still know I could've picked something else, but what's done is done and that's the way the cookie crumbles. (Hopefully) I will have some extra $$$ and be able to but another pair of vans, because we all know that's all I wear.

National Treasure 2 came out today. I have been waiting since 2004 when the first movie ended for this day, so you'd think I'd go see it, right? No, of course not. My grandma isn't a big movie person so ill probably have to wait til she leaves on the 8th to see it. I'll live (impatiently).

I'm beginning to realize how dull this (all) is.

Confused?

It's rather funny

Currently Listening : ATU Soundtrack

That once Christmas Break starts I actually post daily, though I have nothing to write about.

Well, my grandma flew in on the 18th. I haven't seen her since July 2006, and for my mom, sister and I, who used to live with her, that's a REALLY long time to not see someone. I really love my grandma a lot, because she still cares and spoils me to the max. She's my absolute favorite person in my messed up family, and I'd love it if she moved in with us again. Who knows...We've mostly been catching up with old neighborhood gossip and family drama. It's so great to hear about everything even with as much as I miss it this time of year.

Today we drove to Lakeland to bless the house that she's trying to sell. Yeah, we're really religious folk, it's dandy. I don't know what other plans we have for the rest of break, but I know I don't want it to end.

5.
more.
days.
!!!

Chicago is so 2 years ago.

Currently Listening : Fall Out Boy

When I woke up 2 years ago this very day I knew what I was doing. I was going down to the Aragon, sitting out there for 12 hours and freezing to a near frostbite experience. I was going to see Fall Out Boy, and it was going to be the night oif my life. Was it? You bet your bottom dollar.

I froze. I complained. I made friends. I had the best day I could have ever wished for. And, I saw my 4 favorite boys during the last few hours of my being home. The very last person I met/talked to was the onle and only Wentz. (Not to leave out actually meeting Katie for the first time!) That was my last night in Chicago and I couldn't have dreamt of it being a better one.

I miss my city so much. Tonight was the night I said goodbye to her. It was my favorite night, ever. She's a beauty and I want to see her again. Her name is Chicago and she's so 2 years ago. Midwest fo lyfe, I miss (everything about) you.

The 16th was my last day of school , and tomorrow is the actual day I moved. I may be dwelling on these things, but its just the fact that I miss being home. I like my new city a whole bunch, but there isn't a place in the world that compares to Chicago. I can't wait to go back home.

I think

Currently Listening : The Format - Pick Me Up

You think something is going on? Nothing is. Or...is it? I am so confused. We're awesome friends though, and that makes me REALLY happy.

Vik and I just changed, for the better. We rule, basically. Yeah, I like my little sister, on a good day.

I have to finish cleaning now, because my grandma comes tomorrow. AKA, MY LIFE IS ABOUT IT IMPROVE BY LIKE A MILLION POINTS.

repeat, repeat, repeat.

Currently Listening : The Graduate - Justified (Demo)

ITS CHRISTMAS BREAK!

I say it a lot right now, but really honestly and truly, this whole turning 18 thing freaks me out. It makes me want to be 18 for another whole year.Things and rules at work change, legal things, and...I don't know. Being underage is just easier for me. I'm excited though...I mean seriously, it's 18! Then 21 comes...and then your just old. Haha.

ineedanewjob. okay.

Hey, I really like my best friends and buying gifts for them. It makes my day to give someone an awesome gift and see them love it. Yeah, it's awesome to get stuff back, but the feeling you get being the awesome person at the moment is so much more amazing.

Dude. Sometimes I just don't know how I feel about you man. It's like...you have a split personality? I really don't even know. Let's go back to March this year and just be friends again, and forget about that cold night in November. Awesome? Yes.

FACTS
WP COMING SOON.

beep beep beep

Currently Listening : It's Like Love - Keep Your Eyes On Me

Now this is weird and awkward and kinda off odd, but it's better like this. At least, for me it is.

Tonight there will be shooting stars and I'd love to witness some o make some wishes. It is Christmas time, and I'm told I'm needy, so those could come in handy.

I notice all these friendships and relationships turning to mush and drama at school. It makes me happy that I don't have to deal with all of that. Honestly, I only have a handful of friends at school and it really helps prevent all of that. All my other friends are in Chicago and you know, I miss them, but sometimes the distance helps. After you hang out with someone SO MANY TIMES and see them so often, you kinda get tired of them, you know? I will say though, 2 years is a long time to be separated, but in the end, it's probably still for the good. I feel there's great stuff in store for my friends and I in 2008.

When it's over, it's over. You're getting O N E more chance, take it or leave it.

FACTS:
Drastic changes soon!
Christmas break in 2 days!
I like exclamation points!

public

Currently Listening : GlassJAw- Pink Roses

Because of our dissolving friendship, this will no longer be between us. Sorry.

Thursday was Amber's Birthday. We had a surprise "party" (hahaha) at Sushi Cafe. I'm really mad that her gift hasn't come yet, but I know once she gets it she'll pass out so I can't wait for that. I really love making my best friends extremely happy.

One week of school left until Break. I C A N T W A I T .

I'm in the mood to read The Catcher In The Rye right now. This is my favorite book ever. I really don't know why, I just really love it. I know the moving is coming out...eventually. I'm still unsure about how I feel about this. Whatever.

FACTS:
I would have gone to Vermont with Holden.

because i should be sleeping (partwo)

Currently Listening : Anberlin - The Feel Good Drag

I am the most indecisive/pessimistic person I know. Ever. I'd LOVE to think I'm not, but I know I am...it comes naturally, what a gift.

Saosin - Show Me Yo Booty Hole

When people say that money doesn't make you happy they are lying. I honestly don't care what anyone says, if I was ballin' I'd be ecstatic. Not just for the moment either, for a really really long time. Whatever though, I guess that's just me.

JamisonParker - Paper, Rock, Scissors

FACTS:
Applied at Michael's today.
BROKE.
SK BILL IS LATE! >:|
I hate posting 2 times in a day.

because I should be sleeping

Currently Watching : Iron Chef America

Really, honestly and truly...I need a new job. I never wanted to be one of those kids who goes through about 10 jobs in a year and all that. I wanted to have one job, be satisfied with it, and have fun.

When I started out at Jamba, and still to this day, I love working there. The friends I've made and the laughs and good times are really awesome, but I know that its all coming to an end. Not enough hours, not enough money, etc etc etc. For a first job experience though, it was great. I'd recommend working there to anyone. But alas, all great things must come to an end. Here's to me finding a new job...!

FACTS:
22 days left to commit a crime
Bluebell birthday cake is my new favorite flavor
I want to break my sidekick in half