So I havent made an entry in a while it feels like. As of late Ive been trying super hard to not waste so much time on the internet. In lieu of the web, Ive done plenty of christmas shopping, diy gifts, movies, and thanksgiving dinners. Id say its been a semi productive week with some confidence. I slept in til three today. Gross.

All Ive been thinking about is thrashing. Its shaping up to look like i wont be playing a show until January. A month has never seemed so far away. Oi. However, im more than excited to play the shows lined up. One show even gets to be in Bay City. Dare I invite my mother? Shed love to see me play, but its just funny to think she probably cant stand any of it. How can I blame her, right?

I mean.. thats about it. I wish i had more to blog about, but unfortunately I seem to be drawing a blank on what to say. Next time will make up for it. i hope?


Blacken the Skies

I don't think I've felt this exhausted in a while.. Contrary to my normal day, which consists mainly of sitting in front of the computer in between stringing christmas lights, Ive got a laundry lists of tasks completed. Well, its not that much compared to motivated people. I woke up to a phone call, from my father, seeking some help. So I went and did some roofing (manly i know). Finally sold my drums! WEEW!

The show mentioned in a previous post was a great time! Was PI! good? Of course not. Was it fun playing? Of course it was. Tons of faces and senses of humor that I don't get to see often enough. It was a nice reminder that I do have friends. I just never hang out with them? We should work on that. This just gets me even more excited for kickball tomorrow!

Not to trail off on boring shit. But man, I'm so hungry. I almost grabbed some ramen but i refrained.. fuck it im gonna go make it. I lost this time...
I don't think I've ever been disappointed in something tasting good until now. Self control back on tomorrow.

One last thought.. Anyone care to explain this new trend that's swept kids by storm? Its called getting engaged, maybe you've heard of it. I'm not the arch enemy of happiness. No way. I'm not against loving someone, or the uncontrollable urge to be with someone. Things of that nature are crucial for living a sane life. But getting married?! There are too many other ways to live forward thinking, adult lives that don't include a wedding date. Most of my references haven't even dated more than two years let alone lived together for a weekend. There's so much more to being with someone that I think people are choosing to skip over. Whatever floats your romantic boat I guess *slurps the last of the broth*.

Sorry if this post is a tlnr case. I tried to keep it short. Snagged this record off the board today. Enjoyed it.

The Avette Brothers- I and Love and You

10 o' clock Thursday and Im as bored as Ill ever be. Josh is with the squeeze leaving me virtually friendless. hah. I asked Rick for a session of Halo and Slayer so maybe he'll bite on the idea. If that falls through, I will proceed headbanging at my desk. My 'Old Navy' hours have been drastically cut on account of all the seasonal help we've just hired. Just when i was starting to actually tolerate, maybe even enjoy, working. I should probably just man up and demand more. Knowing me, Ill be calling people to pick my shifts up. Aye yai yai.

On a positive note, tomorrow is shaping up to keep me busy. I think I may have sold my old kit via craigslist! So, Josh and I are heading to Flint to try and make something happen. I could definitely use the little financial cushion itd give me, even if I have to dish out all my earnings to according people. I could and should probably wrangle up some things i could potentially sell. What do I need things for anyway? Do I even have things? Not really.. Outside of that, there's a cheap hardcore show going on in Bay City tomorrow! Cheap and hardcore: you cant go wrong with either. Good ol' Punch-It! will be on the show, playing along with Fight It Out and others I dont feel like typing. PI! is such a double edged sword for everyone in it *laughs quietly to self*. I mean.. im stoked to play a show.. just wish it was with one of the other thousand projects im a part of. Oh well. Excited to be a part of this show none the less. HIYA!

Someone needs to call me or show up with candy or fight me or something.


Trial- Are these our lives?

A couple months back, a friend from NC called me in search of help for his band. They were in the midst of booking a diy tour and looked to me for help in Michigan. I jumped at the chance to help them of course! My feelings was what seemed like long roller coaster ride of stoked, frustrated, worry, stoked. It didnt seem like a Bay City show would be possible so I asked Nick Fonzi to help me find a house show for them in Ferris. So Josh, Matt, Kyle and I loaded up the Dodge and headed to Big Rapids. The story ends with a house bursting at the seems due to a hodge podge of drunk college kids. People were jumping off the roof, chugging/punching bags of wine, screaming ccr covers, and stealing cider and Applejacks(me). Did the cops end up shutting the party down? Totally. All the bands played so I didnt give a shit what happened after that.

I have this really accomplished feeling knowing I was able to help throw a friend's band an exceptionally good show. Ive never done anything that hands on before for the most part. Helping with the music community is really important to me. I feel like I proved that to myself a little this weekend.

The rest of the weekend has consisted of straight chilling which is exactly what I want. Cupcakes, Dominoes, movies, good stuff in my opinion. I had gone and seen the new Christmas Carol last night and was not impressed. If its an animated movie, Id really like to see a little more... animation. Now, Im going to be playing the role of the big brother and go watch my sister play some basketball. I hope my dad is there to yell at 13 year old girls he doesnt know. That guy is awesome like that.


Funny Like a Funeral- Evolve to Counteract

I dont plan on sitting here all night and venting about how i hate everything because thats just not fun for anyone. However, it seems like anytime i get two steps ahead Im forced to take one step back. Its discouraging when you cant go a month without something taking a financial on you.. siigh. I cant let it ruin my whoole night but I can allow myself to pout a litte. right?

OK, Ill stop with that nonsense. Tonight ended with a very sporadic tune. One you can circle pit too! Josh and I decided last minute thatd itd be a good idea to go over to Ricks and set my drums up in his room. The night ensued with Soap, Rick, and I cranking out fast jamz while Josh played halo. I can never make a sweet face. Ever.

Party time. \m/(-_-)\m/

Well, tomorrow now consists of going to buy a stinkin' new tire and potentially going into work later than expected. Not like being late for work is all that big of deal to me. I was just self satisfied with me starting to like the hours. Apparently, I hear there is a cheap tire place in Saginaw. Excuse to get Qdoba? I think so!


Brand New- Daisy


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Top Five

Tonight, I'm scoping through old live journal entries with Sami and am doing nothing but groaning out loud at me being an ass via posts. I cant wait to for five years to fly by so I can reference these posts and remember what a bored loser I was. Hey Jake2015, Its me. Right now your only friends are movie forums and porn. Youre tight.(?)

So, in honor of being embarrassed reading my old LJ posts. Here are five of some the top embarrassing moments in my life.

1) In eigth grade, I farted during silent ball..

2) About a month ago, I was playing halo in josh's basement and made an absurd, offensive outburst (will not type here) only to find his mother behind me..

3) Around the time of fourth/fifth grade, I was trying to conversation with Tori Foco, this girl who i had crushed on at the time. While trying to be smooth and sociable, I knocked over a full can of pepsi all over her. This situation occured on rollerblades..

4) Punch-It!..

5) Freshmen year orientation, my mother and I decided to race back to the car. I tripped her and she hit the ground and all the papers went flying. It was pretty funny until we got home and she proceeded to beat me up in front of my fathers friends. They were amused..

its me against the world!

watching

12:46. I look at my AIM conversations and feel like I need to be doing something to take up my grossly excessive amount of time. Taking college classes to be specific. Im letting the ever dreaded social norm chip away at me. Im sure when i wake up tomorrow Ill be over the idea.

I look up at my posters and thats really all i think about doing. Well.. ok.. i know being a part of the Xmen is a little far off but being back on tour is a total reality. I just need to find the right opportunity i suppose.? I need to play shows before I go nuts is the bottom line!

Ive been in GR all week and am pretty exhausted becuase of it. Tomorrow consists of a TOYS R' US sale and QDOBA with Nap and Josh. Get on my level with that!


Obituary- Slowly we rot


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