I just bought Vampire Weekend's new cd "Contra " and I have to say I'm impressed! I've also been hearing some buzz about their new video for the single "Giving Up The Gun." Well it released this morning and it pretty great. (It was directed by Emmett Malloy!) Enjoy people!
P.S. They are coming to the Fox Theater on April 20 so let me know if you want to go!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Valentine's Day and Some Extras
Why, hello there!
I feel like I have lots to say but no patience to sit here and write about it.
I've been reading the Sookie Stackhouse novels a lot recently. (Thanks Crystal!) I got into the show True Blood last year and so I was really curious about how the books were the same/different. I just started book 8 out of 9. I haven't read this much in forever.
Sunday is Valentine's Day. I made Valentines this year for my family.
I was feeling creative until about half was through them. My V-day date is Nicole this year. She is here in Windsor while Anthony is in DC. I doubt he minds missing this holiday but me and Nicole will have a decent time. Unfortunately I have to babysit Travis that night so it's going to get cut a little short.
I saw Young the Giant in Santa Cruz on Jan. 29th. That was good times! It was kind of spur of the moment. I went with Matt and we drove down there but it was totally raining. There was this long line because some kind of rave was going on in another part of the place. We waited in line surround by a bunch of annoying kids in the pouring rain. Once we got inside, completely soaked, I quickly noticed we were one of the first people there. There was a group of guys standing around a pizza box and I realized those were the bands. I the Mighty opened and more people came. All in all there must have been like 30 people there. Young the Giant came on and did a ton of new stuff which all sounded so great. They are a talented bunch of guys and a ton of fun to watch live. I'm really excited for their first LP.
I feel like I have lots to say but no patience to sit here and write about it.
I've been reading the Sookie Stackhouse novels a lot recently. (Thanks Crystal!) I got into the show True Blood last year and so I was really curious about how the books were the same/different. I just started book 8 out of 9. I haven't read this much in forever.
Sunday is Valentine's Day. I made Valentines this year for my family.
I saw Young the Giant in Santa Cruz on Jan. 29th. That was good times! It was kind of spur of the moment. I went with Matt and we drove down there but it was totally raining. There was this long line because some kind of rave was going on in another part of the place. We waited in line surround by a bunch of annoying kids in the pouring rain. Once we got inside, completely soaked, I quickly noticed we were one of the first people there. There was a group of guys standing around a pizza box and I realized those were the bands. I the Mighty opened and more people came. All in all there must have been like 30 people there. Young the Giant came on and did a ton of new stuff which all sounded so great. They are a talented bunch of guys and a ton of fun to watch live. I'm really excited for their first LP.
I've really been enjoying my new iphone (That's where these two photos came from). I thought it broke today but apparently I'm just not so smart sometimes. I wasn't paying attention and let the battery die I guess. I still think something else went wrong because I just charged it yesterday afternoon, so I'm going to keep an eye on it. Hopefully nothing else happens.
Well that's all for now. (This post only took me forever and a day to finish.) Happy Valentine's Day!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
A Good Tired
I am so tired right now and I have no idea why. It's been a very mellow day.
Yesterday was my birthday! I am officially 22, which seems weird. ;) Christina, Matt and Crystal took me out to dinner at Johnny Garlic's. I haven't been there in such a long time and everything was really good.
We made art with our plate decorations.
Anyways, we headed back to Matt's and played with fireworks. I've never done fireworks in January. It worked out well except for when we did the big final firework, Matt's neighbor came home and had to wait for the firework to burn out. It wasn't that big of a deal...he got a free firework show!
Yesterday was my birthday! I am officially 22, which seems weird. ;) Christina, Matt and Crystal took me out to dinner at Johnny Garlic's. I haven't been there in such a long time and everything was really good.
Anyways, we headed back to Matt's and played with fireworks. I've never done fireworks in January. It worked out well except for when we did the big final firework, Matt's neighbor came home and had to wait for the firework to burn out. It wasn't that big of a deal...he got a free firework show!
Today my family celebrated my dad's and my birthday (serious grammar check needed there). We went out to dinner and then did presents and cake. I've been saving up to get an iPhone and got a giftcard for the apple store. Tomorrow morning I'm going to get an iPhone...Happy Birthday to me!
That's pretty much the basics of my weekend. I might hang out with Lindsey a bit tomorrow also but we'll see. I re-read these sometimes and think "no one cares about a detailed break down of my day." Oh well, it helps me reflect on things and keeps me busy when I get bored sometimes.
Now for my recommendations: Check out this clip from Conan O'Brian's last show last night. His speech at the end is really something, and we can all take something from it. (You can skip to 3min in to hear his speech.)
And finally... last night on the Hope for Haiti special, Coldplay performed a song called "A Message." It was originally released on X&Y and I loved loved it. The version they did last night had a bit of a acoustic twist to it and I loved loved loved it. It took on a new meaning but on it's own it is still an amazing song!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
It's all about the Birthdays
Hello Hello
Well here we are over two weeks into 2010 and I have already been slacking. January is always about the birthdays for me. Ashley turned 21 on the 6th. I took her to 3rd St. Aleworks for lunch and we had this sampler of a bunch of the beers/ales they brew. I honestly didn't like most of them but the absolute worst was this one called Yellow Snow...I can't believe people actually order that stuff. The best was this one called Marrowberry Noir or something like that. That stuff was really good. It made me want to try wine tasting some time.
I have a new cousin who was born on the 10th. His name is Jayden Walter Ackard. I'm so happy for my cousin, she has been hoping for this little guy for years. Congratulations!!
Lindsey had her birthday yesterday. She had a little party at her house last night. It was fun. I'd been at her house all week almost. Lindz and her boyfriend went to Mexico for a little vacation and I kept an eye on her kitty. I was happy to help! Next up is my dad. His b-day is Wednesday. (We might do a combined dinner over the weekend.) Then it's my turn. I don't have any major plans but I do have that exit interview at Macy's...awkward. ;)
Besides all the birthday mayhem it's been pretty quiet around here. Glad to be getting some good rain this week. We sure need it! I hope it doesn't mess up my non-existant birthday plans! Did you see the lightning and thunder a couple of days back? Haven't seen that in a long time. Well, now that I've been slowly adding to this post for like the last two hours...I'm trying to think of a good song to leave you with...
Alrighty, Vampire Weekend just released their sophomore album last Tuesday. They are an acquired taste but you should at least be able to appreciate their musicality. This is a song off the new album that it really growing on me. Take care and I'll see ya around the bend.
Well here we are over two weeks into 2010 and I have already been slacking. January is always about the birthdays for me. Ashley turned 21 on the 6th. I took her to 3rd St. Aleworks for lunch and we had this sampler of a bunch of the beers/ales they brew. I honestly didn't like most of them but the absolute worst was this one called Yellow Snow...I can't believe people actually order that stuff. The best was this one called Marrowberry Noir or something like that. That stuff was really good. It made me want to try wine tasting some time.
I have a new cousin who was born on the 10th. His name is Jayden Walter Ackard. I'm so happy for my cousin, she has been hoping for this little guy for years. Congratulations!!
Lindsey had her birthday yesterday. She had a little party at her house last night. It was fun. I'd been at her house all week almost. Lindz and her boyfriend went to Mexico for a little vacation and I kept an eye on her kitty. I was happy to help! Next up is my dad. His b-day is Wednesday. (We might do a combined dinner over the weekend.) Then it's my turn. I don't have any major plans but I do have that exit interview at Macy's...awkward. ;)
Besides all the birthday mayhem it's been pretty quiet around here. Glad to be getting some good rain this week. We sure need it! I hope it doesn't mess up my non-existant birthday plans! Did you see the lightning and thunder a couple of days back? Haven't seen that in a long time. Well, now that I've been slowly adding to this post for like the last two hours...I'm trying to think of a good song to leave you with...
Alrighty, Vampire Weekend just released their sophomore album last Tuesday. They are an acquired taste but you should at least be able to appreciate their musicality. This is a song off the new album that it really growing on me. Take care and I'll see ya around the bend.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Coming To An End
I have the whole house to myself right now. It's great but so weird. Unfortunately I'm feeling sick so I can't really live it up.
How was your Christmas? The week before Christmas was awful for me (hence my lack of posts) but things picked up and Christmas was a success. My aunt an uncle came and it was Travis' first Christmas. He seemed a little overwhelmed by all the chaos of flying wrapping paper and the intense excitement of getting a much wanted item. My uncle got my family a 42in HD flat screen TV. I never wanted one really bad but now that we have one it's so great! I got simple things like sheets, pj's, dvd's but it was fun to help mom set up her new ipod touch we got her. It makes me want an iphone so bad! Some sad new though, my last day at Macy's was the day after x-mas if you can believe it. We are still employed until Jan. 22 but we have no hours, unless we get called in, and then we go in and do an "exit interview." I would rather not be let go on my birthday but, whatever, some things are just the way they are. (I'm still super excited for my birthday!)
Some amazing news: Delta Spirit announced the release of their sophomore album "History From Below" and they will be coming to SF on March 8th!!! Who's going with me?!
I see all these top 10 lists for the decade or for 09 and for the first time I'm going to participate. I think I was slacking this year on new music but out of what I did get, here is at least my Top 5 albums of 2009:
5.) Dawes "North Hills" -I was introduced to this band earlier this year and was impressed by their live show. It's not a cd I would just play anytime but there is so much underlying talent packed onto this disc it had to be included!
4.) Silversun Pickups "Swoon" -You can't love these guys on one listen because there are too many layers. They are a little harder than I usually go for but sooo talented and I really grew to love all the sounds this album had to offer.
3.) Paramore "Brand New Eyes" -I have to admit I haven't given this one the attention I gave to RIOT because I don't think it's as strong but it's really close. It's nice to hear them slow down for a few songs on this one. And again Haley's vocals are flippin' amazing!
2.) MuteMath "Armistice" -This album wouldn't come out soon enough for me and when it did I was all over it. It has a much different sound from their first album but that isn't a bad thing. I was lucky enough to even see them live, true performers.
1.) White Rabbits "It's Frightning" -Easily my best discovery of the year! Found them shortly after their sophomore album came out and quickly fell in love. Saw them twice (really nice guys), and still can't get enough!
*Honorable Mention: All-American Rejects "When The World Falls Down" -It took me a couple of listens to really enjoy this album but then "Gives You Hell" got crazy overplayed. There are still some really great moments on here.
*Looking forward to:
New Delta Spirit, Local Natives first release, some things I missed from 09 ;)
Have a happy new year!
How was your Christmas? The week before Christmas was awful for me (hence my lack of posts) but things picked up and Christmas was a success. My aunt an uncle came and it was Travis' first Christmas. He seemed a little overwhelmed by all the chaos of flying wrapping paper and the intense excitement of getting a much wanted item. My uncle got my family a 42in HD flat screen TV. I never wanted one really bad but now that we have one it's so great! I got simple things like sheets, pj's, dvd's but it was fun to help mom set up her new ipod touch we got her. It makes me want an iphone so bad! Some sad new though, my last day at Macy's was the day after x-mas if you can believe it. We are still employed until Jan. 22 but we have no hours, unless we get called in, and then we go in and do an "exit interview." I would rather not be let go on my birthday but, whatever, some things are just the way they are. (I'm still super excited for my birthday!)
Some amazing news: Delta Spirit announced the release of their sophomore album "History From Below" and they will be coming to SF on March 8th!!! Who's going with me?!
I see all these top 10 lists for the decade or for 09 and for the first time I'm going to participate. I think I was slacking this year on new music but out of what I did get, here is at least my Top 5 albums of 2009:
*Honorable Mention: All-American Rejects "When The World Falls Down" -It took me a couple of listens to really enjoy this album but then "Gives You Hell" got crazy overplayed. There are still some really great moments on here.
*Looking forward to:
New Delta Spirit, Local Natives first release, some things I missed from 09 ;)
Have a happy new year!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Planning Ahead
Yay! Just bought my ticket for the White Rabbits on Wednesday. I got my shift switched the other day with this girl I had just met. She was cool about it so yay for me. I hate doing stuff like that, but for a show, I'll do a lot. Until then I've been trying to get things for Christmas. I need to get something for my mom and sister but I think everyone else is good. Things need to be wrapped and cooked and shipped but besides that most everything is at least purchased and/or planned out. It's going to be nice because things are getting busy. I was just checking my work schedule and our hours have been extended so much. I'm not sure who will be shopping at 11:30pm on some of the days during the week but hey, we'll be open! I kind of feel like this post is repeating a lot of stuff I've mentioned before but oh well. December is a week in and there is no time to be lazy! ;)
Stay warm!
Stay warm!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Cold Day in the Sun
Today was a hard day.
There is a chill in the air that I can't quite seem to overcome. Each person I come in contact with today has been hardened by it. It's December now but it came hard and fast...just something to get used to now.
I don't work tomorrow so I think I'm going to try and do some Christmas shopping. I can tell it's going to basically be here tomorrow so I figured I would try to not wait until the last minute. What do you want for Christmas? Why was that question so much easier to answer like 10-15 years ago? I made a little list, but to be honest I really want an iPhone. I know they are probably way over hyped but seriously, I really want one. I think I will treat myself for my birthday and get one...depending on the job situation. They're super expensive!
Ok, so I want to leave you with a song but I'm not sure which one tonight. I probably showed you this already but in honor of me possibly going to see the White Rabbits a week from tonight, I leave you with a clip of them performing at Slim's about a month ago. (By the way you can totally go to the show too, if your interested!) Enjoy this alternate version of "The Lady Vanishes" with a slide right into "The Salesman."
There is a chill in the air that I can't quite seem to overcome. Each person I come in contact with today has been hardened by it. It's December now but it came hard and fast...just something to get used to now.
I don't work tomorrow so I think I'm going to try and do some Christmas shopping. I can tell it's going to basically be here tomorrow so I figured I would try to not wait until the last minute. What do you want for Christmas? Why was that question so much easier to answer like 10-15 years ago? I made a little list, but to be honest I really want an iPhone. I know they are probably way over hyped but seriously, I really want one. I think I will treat myself for my birthday and get one...depending on the job situation. They're super expensive!
Ok, so I want to leave you with a song but I'm not sure which one tonight. I probably showed you this already but in honor of me possibly going to see the White Rabbits a week from tonight, I leave you with a clip of them performing at Slim's about a month ago. (By the way you can totally go to the show too, if your interested!) Enjoy this alternate version of "The Lady Vanishes" with a slide right into "The Salesman."
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