Unsigned and On the Grind.

This is just a little post about unsigned freestyle artists. These guys work harder than anyone, on a budget smaller than a decimal point, and they get nothing for it. They do it because they love it. Everyone has to respect that. Guys like Webby and of course my favorite, Bagginz, deserve more recognition because their rhymes are crazy. I don't know if I have the guts to get up on stage knowing you get nothing for it, fighting for respect and some recognition. Especially when the reason they start rappin' is to donate to charities. Sure guys like Weezy and Jay-Z are great but lets get real, they have millions of dollars to do whatever they want to their voices and raps. Unsigned artists make do with what they have. That's why I have so much respect for them! So heres to them, unsigned and on the grind. Everyone read this, spread the word, tell a friend! Listen to guys like Webby and Bagginz. They deserve so much credit. Let's get Bagginz down here for a show!!! We gotta raise some money. Anyone with ideas get at me. Let's make it happen.

This is why we have best friends.

There is a reason why god gives us best friends. Its for days off from school, or summer days, when we can hang out with the person we enjoy being with the most. The ones who you can laugh with or cry with, bitch about other people, make fun of everyone, and you will never be judged for it. Today was one of those days. Eating brownies, fried chicken and blue jell-o, playing with cats, watching Rocky horror picture show with my best friend. This is why I never want to grow up, and why I never will. So I can have amazing days like this that hopefully cheer someone up when their down. This is what being a best friend looks like.

Art class. Oof.

I love art. I really do. But sometimes that class just gets on my nerves. Mrs. Zweir, come on. All you ever do is praise peoples artwork and ridicule other people's. But at least I have the crew to pick me up. Tim, Kyle, Sarah, Capri, and even the occasional overly-intellectual comment from Evan Winalski. So that helps me through it. But im tired of her making us go up in front of the class and having her put down our artwork while subtly complimenting the one good part about it. Not all of us are super duper artistic, like some kids in our class. Some of us are just here to have fun. I'm one of them. So I say enough with the ridicule! Let us have fun! I mean if you are so crazy that you take Art II seriously then you really need to get out more. Oh, and I love Capri with all my heart XD. And Ross and Timmy and Kyle. But Timtoodles is a n00b. Oof.

I cry during movies. Don't Make Fun of Me

Let's face it. According to just about everyone I am in touch with my feminine side, and I cry during movies. The plane crash from We Are Marshall, the victory walk in Pursuit of Happyness, or the end of 7 Pounds. Remember The Titans gets me every time, as does 16 candles. Or John Cusack in Say Anything with his boombox outside her window. It's unfortunate but true, I'm a sad sap. Water works, whatever you want to call it. Im not ashamed, but its not a great thing to be honest. These inspiring or romantic or sad moments are so emotional for me, and film captures them so well. Thats why I love film so much. These scenes of pure emotion are conveyed on a screen and when done so well, get suckers like me to cry and pay to see them again. My friend just laughed at me during Invictus, and don't even get me started on Titanic. Most of you will read this and think I'm a loser, but who cares what you think.

Down To Earth.

DTE. All the time I use this phrase. I use it like Pauly D says GTL. It means Down To Earth. So many people these days are high maintenance material people. All they want is money and to be popular and to get attention. I think its just ridiculous. Why can't people be happy with what they have? Why do they need people's attention to be satisfied. Now down to earth has different meaning for everyone For me, its (most of the time a girl) who isn't material, who knows whats what in the world, and who just wants to be happy. Who doesn't need to be popular or have money to be happy. People who value the intangibles like love, respect and friendship. Someone who would rather hang at the movies with their friends or chill at the beach then go out to an expensive dinner or go shopping. I just can't stand people like that. Friends, family, the right girl and some music is all you need to have a good time. People who think you need expensive things and snotty attitudes to have a good time are just bad. At least thats what my momma said.

The Chilean Miners. Absolutely Positively Incredible. Take a Minute and Think.

I just turned off the TV. I couldn't even believe my eyes. I read the story of these miners being trapped 2 months ago. I heard about them being found and how it could be January by the time they got out, if they ever did. Now here we are 69 days later, all 33 of them are safe. 22 million dollars poured into the safe return, and every single cent worth it. How can you not believe someone is watching over us, inspiring us after something like this. Every day I expected to see news of their death or of a setback. However every time the story updated it talked of progress. Incredible. It all culminated in this day. Never have I seen something so amazing. I believe in miracles. Everything seems so pedestrian now, everything we take for granted in life seems so unimportant. These men had the bare essentials and they survived. I am forever changed by this story. This redefines down to earth. (Pun intended). What is so amazing is that as these miners came out they took nothing for granted, they didn't run and guzzle a 62 oz. soda or eat a hamburger. They saw their families and their friends, the people they loved. They didn't need all those material things all they wanted was some love and to see the people closest to them. Most people would run for the nearest KFC or want something good to eat. Not these men. Many of them will go back in the mines and work for their families despite the incredible risk. God Bless Them.

What's Playing on My ipod. Like you care.

Hey Guys,
In case anyone is looking for a bit of a classic fall, chill playlist, I am posting mine for people who like good music like I do. If you want a CD just let me know.

Bonfire Music:
To The Sea-Jack Johnson
You and Me- Dave Matthews Band
Viva La Vida (cover)- Dirty Heads
Hey, Hey- Dispatch
Lay Me Down Feat. Rome- Dirty Heads
The Space Between- Dave Matthews Band
The General-Dispatch
Drops of Jupiter- Train
Better Together- Jack Johnson
Barrel of a Gun- Guster
Marry Me- Train
The Remedy (acoustic)- Jason Mraz
Street Corner Symphony- Rob Thomas
Come on Get Higher- Matt Nathanson
Something Beautiful- Needtobreathe
If It's Love-Train

Bonfires. The Best thing in the world when you've had a bad week.

After a bit of a down week, certain things cheer you up. Hot chocolate, good music, friends, and warmth. This week was awful. It was long, I was sick, I was sick of school, and sick of people. It was just one of those weeks where you wanted to sleep through it and wake up a week later just to avoid it. But along came Sunday night, when I was supposed to be going to a bonfire with some friends. I was a bit sad at first because I was supposed to be mountain biking in VT this weekend, but then once I got there and relaxed a bit I had a great time. We had a huge fire, good food, cool people and fantastic music. Everything about it screamed chill, which was what I was looking for. And thats when I realized that Bonfires are the best thing in the fall and winter. Sitting next to the fire, listening to Jack Johnson and shooting the breeze with friend is how I spent my Sunday night. Relaxed as I could be, I thought, hm, I have to blog about this tomorrow. So here it is.

As the seasons change, for me, so does the music.

Fall is officially here. This morning I woke up and I was freezing. In boxers and a t shirt I thought I was going into shock so I threw on a flannel and sweatpants, plus my slippers. I looked outside and saw bits of frost on the window, and the trees are slowly turning those brilliant colors. But something was wrong. Playing on my ipod was Wiz Khalifa's new album, Deal or No Deal. It wasn't fitting. Depending on my mood and the time, I have music for every occasion. When fall comes, that means bonfires, relaxing with friends and going hiking on crisp cool afternoons. But rapping about getting women and making money just doesn't seem fitting. Acoustic music and rock simply sound better to me. Jack Johnson, Train and Dispatch fill my playlists right now. I want to relax and have fun with friends, and this seems like fitting music. Everybody has different taste, but I love all kinds of music for all kinds of occasions. But mind you, there is no Justin Beiber on my ipod. Ever. Or any prepubescent boys for that matter. Just to make sure we are clear.

Lil Wayne wanted for the murder of hip hop, Ray Lewis in a commercial. Wait what?

Many people have said Lil Wayne should be thrown back in jail for ruining hip hop. Sure, his new album isn't the conventional rap album we are used to. And I agree, he would have ruined hip hop, if he hadn't outgrown the genre himself. He's bigger than it now. He's outgrown other rappers and hip hop artists. He's something more. Don't agree? I don't care. Just listen to I am not a human being, and you will understand. You might not like it, I don't love it personally, but there is no denying that his style of music is no longer hip hop. He wants the rockstar life but because of the business he's in he can't have it. His odd mixture of rock background and rap lyrics may not please everyone, but he's doing what he loves so who cares? Why can't people just let him do what he loves. It makes him happy, isn't that enough? If he was still in the hip hop industry, then yes he should be arrested for slaughtering it, 100%. But since he's not, can't we just leave him alone?
Moving on, Ray Lewis, I have to complain and bitch, because that's what losers like me who blog do. Old spice commercials, really? Less than a decade ago this guy was a suspect in a double homicide investigation. He's the badass of the NFL. He hits hard and doesn't go down easy. He's ageing but still one of the best defensive players in the league, right up their with Freeney, Palomalu, Revis and the rest of 'em. But he doesn't belong in a TV ad for old spice. He's too rough, and should be focused on cracking into quarterback's ribcages, not cracking into the commercial business. It just doesn't make sense to me.