Currently Listening: The Hush Sound - Hurricane
Monday's are never something I look foward to, or find amazing, but today waking up was so nice. Why? Because I could sit up and think, "Last night was so good."
We went back to the House of Blues to see Pelican, Circa Survive, and Thrice. This wasn't really a planned show until around Thursday, but I am more than happy to have been in attendance.
Pelican...I can live without. Circa Survive...I could probably live without them, but my life wouldn't be as great. I love them so much and seeing them live just makes me feel powerful. Thrice...wow, I really wish I knew more than one song. They were definitely epic and will definitely be listening to them a lot more.
Being treated as a friend is one thing. Being told I am loved is another. All Access, Hugs, Kisses, and all of the above. Anthony Green, you'll never know how much to mean to me.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Let's talk about the worst weekend ever...
Currently Listening: Bayside
4/24 - At around noon or something, Amber comes over. We chill for a bit, finish packing up, put everything in the car, and off ot Orlando we go! We get to the hotel, it's 4 something. Check in, check out the room....eh, whatever, it was only $100 for 2 nights, I'm not gonna complain. We then drive to House of Blues and have to wait til about 5 for the guest list to arrive to the box office. There's some quick rain, quick arguing, a bathroom break, and then I go to get my ticket. See, I got guest list via Fueled By Ramen, and I bought 2 tickets for Vik and Amber. So Mr. House of Blues employee checks Panic's list. Not on there. Hmmm, that's strange. Let's check all the lists then! Still nothing. Ok, what is going on? So I figure he's a moron, and go the the last a window down. Same result. Awesome, now what am I going to do? OH YEAH, cry. So the waterworks start. I felt really awful. Not only was I not on the list, not only was I going to not see the show, not only did I waste $100 on 2 tickets that I couldn't use, but there was NOTHING and NO ONE that could help fix any of it. So we walked around, rode the water ferry, watched Motion City walk in front of my face and did nothing about it (HORRIBLE MOVE ON MY PART), and ate some hob pizza. Amber and Vik finally went in and saw Panic's set and I cried the entire time. I couldn't help it, again. I felt so bad because A.) Those were my tickets B.) They didn't get to see the show. C) I STILL had to pass out FBR junk and that was the LAST thing I wanted to do then. So anyway, then Robert Morris (hah) comes up to me, we chat, and I'm put on the guest list for Friday's show. THANKS BOB, but I already spent my $100 on that show too! So far my weekend was going swell, wasn't it?! So we pass the stuff out, get sorta yelled at by HOB guards, and then leave. Amber and I ate some great nachos at Denny's, then we went to the hotel, slept til 3am.
4/25 - Finally rolled out of bed at around 3:30am. At 4:45 we were back at the House of Blues, FIRST IN LINE, if that needed to be added. It was so dark, and cold, and I'm not going to lie, I WAS SCARED. We vandalized property with Phantom stickers, sat and sat and sat, and then Amber and I went to the car and took a 45 minute nap. My mom and I went to McDonalds at around 7 or so, and when we came back a group of kids was sitting in front of the box office. Amber fed some ducks then and gave them names. I only remember Salamander. No one else came til about 8, and that's when we met our new friend, Lee. (Is that how boys spell Lee? I'm just assuming.) So we played Scattegories and had a grand time in the DEAD line (seriously, the last time I saw Panic there were TONS of kids in line by noon. This time there was like 20.) OFFICIAL PERSONNEL ONLY! Anyway, at around 2 is when the drama llama started. We ended up having to move caus stupid Northern Downpour was going to be there and blah blah blah, we hated everyone in line and they - including the security guard whores - hated us back. It was awesome on so many levels. I took a few walks on my own because I was too upset with everything continuing to go downhill in the first 2 days of my weekend. Finally went back to the line, sat and waited, and doors opened at 6. Went in to find the entire barricade filled with ND. Spectacular! So I stood behind the most annoying girl ever of course and was REALLY bummed for the hour wait. OH AND FYI - I know it got dissed, haha, but I totally sent the text to the jumbo-tron thing that read "Bayside is better" - ITS THE TRUTH! So after I got my giggles from that, Phantom Planet came on and only did 4 songs for unknown reasons. It's probably because Alex talks entirely too much, but who knows. The Hush Sound made me all sorts of happy, I'd missed them entirely too much. MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK STOLE THE SHOW. Jesus Christ in heaven, I love them so much. I belted the words out with everything in me and had a fabulous time watching them. Then Panic...oh Panic at the Disco. I cannot lie at the fact that I love them. I love listening to them, and seeing them, yes. But having to be with all their DUMB fans, and watch them put on an ACT on stage (yes, even without the stupid dancers) is just too much for me anymore. They are not the genuine band I saw in 2005 or even early 2006. I lost that a long time ago. The did good minus killing my favorite song and not playing my 2nd favorite, but whatever, they had my money already. I bought the Phantom hoodie I'd been wanting, then watched Alex play some acoustic songs in the parking lot. We left soon after that.
4/26 - Got up at around 9am. Packed all of our stuff up and drove to downtown Orlando. Found a Chipotle! Man, I haven't had some of that stuff in about 2 years, I missed it a LOT. After stuffing our faces we went to The Social and LOLed at the ridiculous kids out there. I swear to God we were the only sane ones. We went to Subway and saw a full throttle argument between customer and server, that was great. Then while filling my drink cup, this dude asked who I was seeing that night. "Breathe Carolina" was my response, and he looked at me like a retard. Wahtever. We went and got in the mile long line and waited for the 4 o'clock doors. (Early shows are so weird.) The kids there just got more and more obnoxious. The dude from subway comes up to me and asks for a pen. Like...seriously? You just randomly come out and ask me OUT OF EVERYONE for a pen? Ok bro. So we go in and stand on the back balcony thing. I have a 14 year old druggie pass out next to me, some crazy little gay boy talk about his orgasmic Circa shirt talk with us, and too many other dumb things happen including being bit by Amber. So Dr.Manhattan was first, and were quite a sight to say the least. People liked touching them. (And all the other bands for that matter.) Schoolyard Heroes were so good! That girl sure has some pipes on her, I swear. Breath Carolina has SO MANY Florida fans. I would have never thought kids knew them so well already. They were out of the shirt I wanted. bummer. They did really well though. And last but of course not least...Jeffree Star. You know, I don't care what anyone says - yeah, I paid $15 to see the internet tranny superstar. And you know what? He was really good live! And dear baby Jesus, he is SO BEAUTIFUL. We actually almost met him, but people do not know how to behave around "celebrities" so that ended really fast. Blackey made friends with Breathe Carolina and that was a really cute way to end the night. We drove back home to Jacksonville after this, and got home at around 11.
Today is Sunday. Today I am seeing someone I respect with all that is inside of me. I'll tell you how it goes.
Oh, and remember that milestone I mentioned? Tonight. 100th show. Epic.
4/24 - At around noon or something, Amber comes over. We chill for a bit, finish packing up, put everything in the car, and off ot Orlando we go! We get to the hotel, it's 4 something. Check in, check out the room....eh, whatever, it was only $100 for 2 nights, I'm not gonna complain. We then drive to House of Blues and have to wait til about 5 for the guest list to arrive to the box office. There's some quick rain, quick arguing, a bathroom break, and then I go to get my ticket. See, I got guest list via Fueled By Ramen, and I bought 2 tickets for Vik and Amber. So Mr. House of Blues employee checks Panic's list. Not on there. Hmmm, that's strange. Let's check all the lists then! Still nothing. Ok, what is going on? So I figure he's a moron, and go the the last a window down. Same result. Awesome, now what am I going to do? OH YEAH, cry. So the waterworks start. I felt really awful. Not only was I not on the list, not only was I going to not see the show, not only did I waste $100 on 2 tickets that I couldn't use, but there was NOTHING and NO ONE that could help fix any of it. So we walked around, rode the water ferry, watched Motion City walk in front of my face and did nothing about it (HORRIBLE MOVE ON MY PART), and ate some hob pizza. Amber and Vik finally went in and saw Panic's set and I cried the entire time. I couldn't help it, again. I felt so bad because A.) Those were my tickets B.) They didn't get to see the show. C) I STILL had to pass out FBR junk and that was the LAST thing I wanted to do then. So anyway, then Robert Morris (hah) comes up to me, we chat, and I'm put on the guest list for Friday's show. THANKS BOB, but I already spent my $100 on that show too! So far my weekend was going swell, wasn't it?! So we pass the stuff out, get sorta yelled at by HOB guards, and then leave. Amber and I ate some great nachos at Denny's, then we went to the hotel, slept til 3am.
4/25 - Finally rolled out of bed at around 3:30am. At 4:45 we were back at the House of Blues, FIRST IN LINE, if that needed to be added. It was so dark, and cold, and I'm not going to lie, I WAS SCARED. We vandalized property with Phantom stickers, sat and sat and sat, and then Amber and I went to the car and took a 45 minute nap. My mom and I went to McDonalds at around 7 or so, and when we came back a group of kids was sitting in front of the box office. Amber fed some ducks then and gave them names. I only remember Salamander. No one else came til about 8, and that's when we met our new friend, Lee. (Is that how boys spell Lee? I'm just assuming.) So we played Scattegories and had a grand time in the DEAD line (seriously, the last time I saw Panic there were TONS of kids in line by noon. This time there was like 20.) OFFICIAL PERSONNEL ONLY! Anyway, at around 2 is when the drama llama started. We ended up having to move caus stupid Northern Downpour was going to be there and blah blah blah, we hated everyone in line and they - including the security guard whores - hated us back. It was awesome on so many levels. I took a few walks on my own because I was too upset with everything continuing to go downhill in the first 2 days of my weekend. Finally went back to the line, sat and waited, and doors opened at 6. Went in to find the entire barricade filled with ND. Spectacular! So I stood behind the most annoying girl ever of course and was REALLY bummed for the hour wait. OH AND FYI - I know it got dissed, haha, but I totally sent the text to the jumbo-tron thing that read "Bayside is better" - ITS THE TRUTH! So after I got my giggles from that, Phantom Planet came on and only did 4 songs for unknown reasons. It's probably because Alex talks entirely too much, but who knows. The Hush Sound made me all sorts of happy, I'd missed them entirely too much. MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK STOLE THE SHOW. Jesus Christ in heaven, I love them so much. I belted the words out with everything in me and had a fabulous time watching them. Then Panic...oh Panic at the Disco. I cannot lie at the fact that I love them. I love listening to them, and seeing them, yes. But having to be with all their DUMB fans, and watch them put on an ACT on stage (yes, even without the stupid dancers) is just too much for me anymore. They are not the genuine band I saw in 2005 or even early 2006. I lost that a long time ago. The did good minus killing my favorite song and not playing my 2nd favorite, but whatever, they had my money already. I bought the Phantom hoodie I'd been wanting, then watched Alex play some acoustic songs in the parking lot. We left soon after that.
4/26 - Got up at around 9am. Packed all of our stuff up and drove to downtown Orlando. Found a Chipotle! Man, I haven't had some of that stuff in about 2 years, I missed it a LOT. After stuffing our faces we went to The Social and LOLed at the ridiculous kids out there. I swear to God we were the only sane ones. We went to Subway and saw a full throttle argument between customer and server, that was great. Then while filling my drink cup, this dude asked who I was seeing that night. "Breathe Carolina" was my response, and he looked at me like a retard. Wahtever. We went and got in the mile long line and waited for the 4 o'clock doors. (Early shows are so weird.) The kids there just got more and more obnoxious. The dude from subway comes up to me and asks for a pen. Like...seriously? You just randomly come out and ask me OUT OF EVERYONE for a pen? Ok bro. So we go in and stand on the back balcony thing. I have a 14 year old druggie pass out next to me, some crazy little gay boy talk about his orgasmic Circa shirt talk with us, and too many other dumb things happen including being bit by Amber. So Dr.Manhattan was first, and were quite a sight to say the least. People liked touching them. (And all the other bands for that matter.) Schoolyard Heroes were so good! That girl sure has some pipes on her, I swear. Breath Carolina has SO MANY Florida fans. I would have never thought kids knew them so well already. They were out of the shirt I wanted. bummer. They did really well though. And last but of course not least...Jeffree Star. You know, I don't care what anyone says - yeah, I paid $15 to see the internet tranny superstar. And you know what? He was really good live! And dear baby Jesus, he is SO BEAUTIFUL. We actually almost met him, but people do not know how to behave around "celebrities" so that ended really fast. Blackey made friends with Breathe Carolina and that was a really cute way to end the night. We drove back home to Jacksonville after this, and got home at around 11.
Today is Sunday. Today I am seeing someone I respect with all that is inside of me. I'll tell you how it goes.
Oh, and remember that milestone I mentioned? Tonight. 100th show. Epic.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Wheatgrass
Currently Listening: The Hush Sound - Honey
I enjoy seeing RJA and talking to Jon, a lot. I like how I will always be "wheatgrass girl" and all the hugs I STILL get for that one time. You owe me, but it's okay because I can't hold a grudge against you, I like you all too much. Why was Jamba out of grass day of all days? I wish I had an answer. XOXO.
22 days to go and I can't manage to make it there. My teachers don't like me much, I don't care much, and whatever. Just 22 days, just 22 days.
I enjoy seeing RJA and talking to Jon, a lot. I like how I will always be "wheatgrass girl" and all the hugs I STILL get for that one time. You owe me, but it's okay because I can't hold a grudge against you, I like you all too much. Why was Jamba out of grass day of all days? I wish I had an answer. XOXO.
22 days to go and I can't manage to make it there. My teachers don't like me much, I don't care much, and whatever. Just 22 days, just 22 days.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Fact/Opinion/What I Say Goes
Currently Playing : Outburst (so 1995)
My opinions and choices are my own and once made I do not like changing them. I'm awesome at feeling guilty and having regret, so I try to move forward as best possible to avoid those emotions. The "what if" factor can try and haunt me but I don't want to be bothered or questioned. Set in stone and to the grave, that's how I like my decisions to be.
Saturday night was my senior prom. How did it go? Well I don't know, because I didn't attend. I don't feel like I missed out or should have gone at all. I decided not to go on my own - its not my cup of tea and I don't think I would've had much fun anyway. Its a waste of money and
meant for people who have a lot of friends at school. A. I don't have the money for it, B. I try to have as few friends as possible at school. Maybe if I had been going to Englewood for 4 years, been super close with all my friends, and totally into dancing and lame music, then yes,
I would have been thrilled to go. But like I said...I didn't feel the need and I don't really care. Its not that big of a deal to me but everyone seems flabbergasted at the fact that I didn't go.
To follow this theme of choices, today (4/2, yes haha) is my 2 year anniversary of being meat-free. The ONE thing I hate about being vegetarian is when people ask, "Why?" I DON'T KNOW! Honestly, I don't have a *legit* reason. I just don't eat meat! I never like it that much to begin with. I mean, chicken is good, burgers are alright, but I'm living without it and I'm doing just fine, so why eat it? I like not eating meat, minus the restaurant part of it, but I can deal. I'm sure probably one day I'll eat meat again, but its no time soon. I love the animals!
And finally, this has come up 3 times at work in the past week and it just irks me each time. "How can you not drink/think about trying drugs?" Uhhhhhhhh, I just can? Its a little thing I have, called self control, would you like some? I mean, it doesn't bother me that (almost)
EVERYONE I know does those type of things, but I don't and that's that. I'm not going any farther with this, I just don't understand the point of people questioning me about it.
I'm coming close to a milestone. I'll let you know about it.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Stay Brutal
Currently Listening: Four Year Strong - The Takeover
Let me see you put your hands up on the stereo.
I love Four Year Strong. I love Bayside. I love The Starting Line. It was one of the best shows I've ever been too, and adding the fact that I got to meet some of the people I look up to, it was a night that I'll never forget.
I don't have much else to say, goodnight.
Let me see you put your hands up on the stereo.
I love Four Year Strong. I love Bayside. I love The Starting Line. It was one of the best shows I've ever been too, and adding the fact that I got to meet some of the people I look up to, it was a night that I'll never forget.
I don't have much else to say, goodnight.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Stomach pains
Currently Watching: SNL w/ host Ashton Kutcher
Excited, Relieved, Stressed, Worried, Preoccupied, Thoughtful. You can't mix all these and expect to feel fine, right? Ugh.
Thursday my mom and I decided to drive to Gainesville to see The Graduate. It was a very smart move. I haven't quite figured out WHY I love them so much, but I do. The theme for my blog will always be the lyrics to "I Survived."
School, Work, Friends, Whatever.
I started reading "Orphaned Anything's" today and I enjoy it very much. I miss reading a lot like I used to. I've moved one of my favorite hobbies to the side for things of lesser value to myself and I hate that. I need to stop being online so much, it's what I waste 80% of my valuble time on and it's so stupid.
I need to go to bed. Tomorrow (today) is going to be filled with a long car ride, wandering in Downtown Disney, FOUR YEAR STRONG, BAYSIDE, and THE STARTING LINE. I'm only really stoked for this, in case that wasn't too obvious.
Excited, Relieved, Stressed, Worried, Preoccupied, Thoughtful. You can't mix all these and expect to feel fine, right? Ugh.
Thursday my mom and I decided to drive to Gainesville to see The Graduate. It was a very smart move. I haven't quite figured out WHY I love them so much, but I do. The theme for my blog will always be the lyrics to "I Survived."
School, Work, Friends, Whatever.
I started reading "Orphaned Anything's" today and I enjoy it very much. I miss reading a lot like I used to. I've moved one of my favorite hobbies to the side for things of lesser value to myself and I hate that. I need to stop being online so much, it's what I waste 80% of my valuble time on and it's so stupid.
I need to go to bed. Tomorrow (today) is going to be filled with a long car ride, wandering in Downtown Disney, FOUR YEAR STRONG, BAYSIDE, and THE STARTING LINE. I'm only really stoked for this, in case that wasn't too obvious.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
3rd Quarter
Currently Listening: Tegan & Sara - Knife Going In
My grades were as follows:
A, A, B, B, C, C, F, F
I failed AP Psychology and Office/Business Tech. Psych because I failed every test, and Tech because I always skip first. Just like I'm doing right now!
Anyway, I only have (about) 32 days of high school left. How crazy is that? I'm ready to be done and over with it all. So so so so so ready.
I'm going to get a second job this summer. I've got good plans for saving money set up, but who knows if they'll be followed. I want them to, I really do, but I'm really awesome at failing with money. This is what I'm saving for:
Chicago Trip (Airfare, Spending Money) - $800
Lollapalooza (2 tickets) - $400
MacBook - $1500 (?)
Car - ????!?!??!
It's a lot, but I'm way more determined than ever. I want this stuff so bad, and if it means skipping some shows, then so be it. The bands will be back, and I don't always need new clothes. I realy hope I can just stay focused enough to save it all. This is going to be the ultimate challenge.
My grades were as follows:
A, A, B, B, C, C, F, F
I failed AP Psychology and Office/Business Tech. Psych because I failed every test, and Tech because I always skip first. Just like I'm doing right now!
Anyway, I only have (about) 32 days of high school left. How crazy is that? I'm ready to be done and over with it all. So so so so so ready.
I'm going to get a second job this summer. I've got good plans for saving money set up, but who knows if they'll be followed. I want them to, I really do, but I'm really awesome at failing with money. This is what I'm saving for:
Chicago Trip (Airfare, Spending Money) - $800
Lollapalooza (2 tickets) - $400
MacBook - $1500 (?)
Car - ????!?!??!
It's a lot, but I'm way more determined than ever. I want this stuff so bad, and if it means skipping some shows, then so be it. The bands will be back, and I don't always need new clothes. I realy hope I can just stay focused enough to save it all. This is going to be the ultimate challenge.
Sunday, April 06, 2008
What I've learned... (And known facts)
Currently Listening: The Used - Buried Myself Alive
1. This song makes me really emotional. I knew this, but really, it's almost to much to take.
2. I am scared of thunderstorms, and being outside in them.
3. I LOVE good teeth.
4. Say Anything is completely amazing live, wow.
5. Max is kinda a jerk, doesn't smile, and blinks ALL THE TIME.
6. The banana suit is hot.
7. I need more enthusiasm (haha)
8. Toni's messages make me SO happy.
9. I'm pretty content at the moment.
Break is over. I've done most of what I wanted/needed, with few exceptions. I've made new friends, could care less about others, had good laughs, and been really annoyed. I worked a lot, slept a lot, didn't do a lot of homework, and put myself in a good position.
Like I said, I'm content and I can't complain.
Go analog baby, you're so post modern.
PS - This post was lolarious Amber, for real.
1. This song makes me really emotional. I knew this, but really, it's almost to much to take.
2. I am scared of thunderstorms, and being outside in them.
3. I LOVE good teeth.
4. Say Anything is completely amazing live, wow.
5. Max is kinda a jerk, doesn't smile, and blinks ALL THE TIME.
6. The banana suit is hot.
7. I need more enthusiasm (haha)
8. Toni's messages make me SO happy.
9. I'm pretty content at the moment.
Break is over. I've done most of what I wanted/needed, with few exceptions. I've made new friends, could care less about others, had good laughs, and been really annoyed. I worked a lot, slept a lot, didn't do a lot of homework, and put myself in a good position.
Like I said, I'm content and I can't complain.
Go analog baby, you're so post modern.
PS - This post was lolarious Amber, for real.
Friday, April 04, 2008
wut wut
Currently Watching : Georgia Rule
This movie is so good, straight up.
Anyway, my computer is DEAD so I have to do via sidekick updates (which I hate). If there's any typos or whatever, that would explain why.
My spring break has revolved around one main focus: WORK. I'm so tired of it, but I know its what I need to do. Sometimes I get a little sick of being there and of smoothies, but in the end, I love that place.
Other than working I haven't done much. I've been trying to tan all week, and I fail so hard. I can't use sunscreen at all, it just makes me even more pale. Today Amber came with us on the most adventerous and fun and rainy and directionless roadtrip to Gainesville ever. We stood in the middle of a road and took pictures just beacause we are really that great.
I'm apart of the Alternative Press streetteam now, and its really got me excited. (Thanks April!)Also, Yelisa is buying me either Jonas Brother, Maroon 5, or Backstreet Boys tickets since she isn't coming for my graduation. Sweet deal!
My thumbs hurt now, goodnight.
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