If you wanna go where they chain up the sun.

I met someone.

Through a friend.
He is spectacular.
To say the least.
The very least.

I am excited to see where this goes.
Pinch me I must be dreaming.

Twistin' in the water, you're just like a dream.

I don't know how regularly I'll be updating this.
There are far too many social networking sites which I associate myself with.

We went to Yosemite yesterday.
I took some beautiful shots.








I'll see how those turn out.
I can't wait to hang them on my wall.


Life is good.
I feel that I no longer have my cuddler, he has found a new boy to spoon.
I'm okay with it.




Goodnight.

And I think its gonna be a long, long time

When we last left our hero...


Yes. I know it has been a long time since I've updated this thing.
Since my last update I have:

Turned 20.
Experienced the Coachella Music and Arts Festival.
Seen Jenny Lewis.
Seen Lily Allen.
Woken up next to a handsome man who am proud to call one of my best friends.

Life experiences, ya know?


I'm not really sure of much of anything anymore.
Ha! I'm not pursuing a relationship with Aaron. Timing is awful. Unfortunately, there are still moments when I am drawn to him. Aww... and he bought me a stuffed panda and a candle for my birthday! Errg... (Pee-ness!) But for now, I'm going to try and date someone else.

I'm probably going to fail my Anthropology class... and possibly my Math class. But I am determined to pass my Political Science class! =]

Right now I need to continue to focus (re-focus) on myself. Sounds odd though. Hmm... Oh well.
I'm really tired.

Good night.

I-L-L-I-N-O-I-S. Ring the bell and call or write us...

This has been a good week.

Sheesh, John came over and stayed for over 2 hours! We looked at Coachella bands and watched Kristen Schaal videos.


I bought Sufjan Stevens' "Illinois" on vinyl yesterday. So brilliant.



Au revior!

I'm going forth to buy me some candy

'Twas a good day.
Work went by in a flash.
Kinda didn't go to school today... Hehehe...

A woman who comes though my line brought me several documents on work furloughs today.

It was very, very sweet of her.


In other news, my friend John Bone who I met in Norway seems to have fallen off the face of the earth. He was the most memorable part of my Eurail travels.


My room is "complete". Final bookcase assembled. Pink Fish nearly died today. Lept out of the vase! I was startled. He is okay though.


I've fallen so far behind in homework... I'm a lazy panda...

My brain hurts. Someone should remove it for me.



He has taken a shine to me.
Yay me? :]

If you think you're bulletproof, you're right

Please be kind, don't drop the rock on me


Just downloaded Rilo Kiley's early stuff. So amazing. I will burn it all for you Ms. Ike.

I witnessed the aftermath of a terrible car accident on my way to school today. Not fun. I saw Mr. Reis checking the pulse of a victim. Thank God her family was not directly involved. I miss Marissa very much. If you think I am fun to be around on my own you haven't seen me with her...

I've got so much homework to catch up on... I am so unfocused.
Too busy thinking about upcoming trips... How am I going to survive this semester?!
:]

"Please be kind, don't drop the rock on me"
So true.

Noches.

Shock. Horror. Here comes a dilema.

Tonight was so fun! Aaron is a really easy to get along with and his siblings crack me up!
I'm gonna try to get the Mad Greek trip to work out. That would be fun.
Though it is Pheebs' birthday weekend... Hmm... It'll work out.



Also, I was signing Duffy's "Mercy" in the car on the ride home.
I want to do a sign video to it... :]


That is all...

I'm just sitting on the shelf

Why don't you sit right down and stay a while
We like the same things and I like your style


Martha's Vineyard was fun! John had a good time too. We ran into Pheebs.
I got to show him a bunch of people who I know from the department and even got a hug from Rosemary. It was really interesting as well.

Listening to She & Him on vinyl right now. Good stuff.


For those of you who tried but didn't make it
Settle down it's never what you think
Some it doesn't differ from deep dark valley
And the valley doesn't differ from the kitchen sink


I'm making the trek down to Porterville tomorrow after work.
It'll be good I think. He is a nice guy. I will eat this time if I get the chance! Promise!


I was never, no I was never, no I was never enough
But I can try, oh I can try to toughen up
Change is hard I should know
I should know...


Time to get working my portion of this paper. Adios!

Ooh, I'll be the one to who'll break my heart

Damn are my legs sore.
I've gotta take it easy on myself...
I also have to do some homework tonight so I can go see Aaron after work on Sunday.


Coachella is creeping up on me... As is my Lily Allen trip...
Sheesh.


Gonna do Martha's Vineyard at the DHHSC tomorrow with John. That should be fun. :]

Goodnight one and all.

Let's build ourselves a fire

I became CSUF ASL Club VP today.
A very good day indeed.

Über tired though... Volunteered at Norseman at 8:30 this morning. Went to bed at 12:30-ish because I was downloading the earliest albums by Camera Obscura, Underachievers Please Try Harder and Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi. Not quite as good as Let's Get Out of This Country but I love that band.

Worked out quite a bit last night... Won't do that much tonight. Sheesh, who knew 100 leglifts and 30 lunges would be murder for my quads and ass the next day. Good to know though. :]
I'll be sexyful for the summer.


I can be a friend to you
I won't pretend
I'm not interested in breaking your heart
It's not love no it's nothing like that
I'll leave that to lookers like him
Oh, he's such a delicate thing
Now it's such a fragile thing that we have

I should be suspended from class
I don't know my elbow from my arse
I should be suspended from class


Damn does that song apply.

When I choose my color, it'll be Razzle Dazzle Rose

So I'm back using lyrics as my titles.
It's better that way. More appropriate.


It has been a long while since I have updated this thing. I actually considered starting fresh because of all the bullshit that has gone on in my "love" life. But, it is my past, a part of me in every sense.
Ben is a royal douche. Two-faced. He doesn't know I know this. I read your Twitter account. You should consider making it private. And fuck your bookclub, right in the ear. :]

I've kind of decided not to persue a relationship right now and for the most part I am accomplishing it. Except, there kind of is someone. But not really. He and I are friends and have known each other (via the Interweb) for over a year now. He is my type but there are factors involved that I won't divulge. I am really glad I know him. May drive down and see him in a few days. Realistically, I can't see myself involved with anyone until after this semester is finished. Summer 2009... I've got so many concerts, and Interpreting related events, and work days going on for the next few months. Friends keep me sane. As does music.

Amber Ike is one of my heros. I love that girl. Corgis make everything better.
As is Rachel. When you read this, know that I love you and I am glad you consider making me cupcakes, and that you like my beard. :]

Ooh! Also, I've been working out. (Say what?) I want to be 210 for Coachella. I keep telling myself I can do it. I've gotten into good habits, though I did eat a couple of handfuls of chocolate covered pretzles just now... Deltoids are sore at the moment. It's a good thing (Martha Stewart).
Only 19lbs to go...

That's about it.
I'll keep ya posted.
Stay classy, San Diego

Side A of Jenny Lewis' "Rabbit Fur Coat" is amazing.

I started volunteering at Norseman. It was so much fun. Get to do it tomorrow morning. I got a namesign! :]

Meeting up with someone on Sunday. New guy. I'm looking forward to it.


I'm chatting with Michelle via text right now. I'm so glad I met her. She makes me laugh.

I think I need to replace the belt on my record player. It is making an odd sound... :[


Goodnight.

A very managable S.A.D.

I haven't logged into this for a while. Life, ya know?


First off: I got accepted to volunteer/interpret at Norseman Elementary! I start this coming Tuesday! Sooo excited!! This is my first step into doing what I want to do with my life. It is a fantastic feeling.

Bought a new comforter today. Normally I am really picky with these things, but it will tie the room together nicely. Also, bought a new toothbrush and toothpaste, Crest Whitening Expressions: Mint. Amazing. Try it.

Umm... Downloaded the new Lily Allen album "It's Not Me, It's You" (complete with Japanese bonus tracks). I've listened to it roughly 17 times straight through. I think I have a problem. My vinyl picture disc will be here on the 25th.

This is perhaps the greatest video ever:


Though songwise, this one takes the cake:




Hmm... what else.
There has been a lot of rain lately. I love it and loathe it.


And I have been doing some soul searching in these last few weeks. I'm good. I've got a positive outlook. Oh! And I've lost 3 lbs. Amazing what a little working out and eating less will do for ya. I know I will never be Carlos thin, but I think I will be confident enough with my appearance by Coachella to take my shirt off in the hot blazing sun.

My room is nearly finished.

I just need to move some furniture back in and set up my stereo. :]


Don't you hate it when you feel like you are the one putting all of the effort into a -ship (friend or otherwise)?


I've been watching Superjail! It is random... I'm downloading Super Milk-chan at the moment. That one is also random...

I bought tickets to see Flight of the Conchords for John and I on May 25th, That will be awesome!
Also, I am going to Coachella. :] Very exciting stuff. I can't wait to see all of the bands I love!!



Thats all for now.

So its a new month.

And everything is good.


I'm going to Coachella! Totally stoked. Camping with Juliana and Sharayah.
My room is almost done!
Almost have some Vista kinks worked out...
John and I are going to see Flight of the Conchords on May 25th AT ANY COST!!


:]


Thank God for friends.
I wish I could see you soon Rachel and Amber. I love and appreciate you more than I express.

I'm gonna stop with the lyric Titles.

I'm aware.
And I hate it.
Errg. Why does this have to be so awkward?
I don't know exactly where I stand with him right now. So, I'm just gonna stay in one place.

Goodnight.

And you never thought you'd be so slow. First one to the steps when I say go.

So... I've been kinda neurotic lately...
And I fear I'm gonna pay the price.
So, tonight I have to leave all my new found craziness at the door.

I am determined to be your friend. If something more should come from that, when the time comes I may welcome that. Or I may not. I need to start letting things happen as they happen. Live in the moment, not the future. Errg me for not doing that before!
Ya live and ya learn.
C'est la vie.

Eisenhower is the father of the Interstate Highway System

So there are two shows that I plan on seeing:

March 20th. The Hot Toddies. Knitting Factory. Los Angeles.
Going with John, (maybe Ben?). Meeting Jason, Amber, (and her BF?) and The Hot Toddies! Those chicks are awesome.
Crashing at Amber's place.

April 3rd. Great Lake Swimmers. Bottom of the Hill. San Francisco.
Going (with John?, Ben?). Meeting Rachel, Amber, (and her BF?). Definitely buying both vinyl albums. :]
Crashing at Rachel's place.


Both should be a lot of fun.

You called me up because I'm sober and you wanted me to drive...

Reality television.
Yes, there are better things to watch.
Yes, I should probably be doing some homework.
But, Sober House. It is great.
I also need to catch up with The Real World: Brooklyn.


I'm currently renovating my room.
It is not fun.
We removed my behemoth of a bed today. Bleh... I need to bathe...
Now my room seems empty.
But it is okay. Soon there shall be new paint and carpet and furniture.

Our fingers interlaced, we'll jump into the sun.

No details.

If you want to know what happened, I have probably already told you or am planning to.

I am just really, really happy with how the evening went.

Your hair was long when we first met

Starbucks tomorrow.
The promise of good things yet to come.
Trying not to go too fast with this, don't want to overwhelm him, or myself for that matter.

Saturday: Revolutionary Road, Borders, sushi, a guy I like. What could be better?
That is when I am sure I'll figure out if we'll be able to piece together a relationship.

Too soon? Probably. I have only known the guy for a short while. But he gets me.


Take me away into the night Ms. Regina Spektor.

"I wish I'd see your face below
I wish I'd hear you whispering low
But you don't live downtown no more
And everything must come and go..."

Oh! And I found this boy

I met an amazing guy.
Had a very good first meeting.
Can't wait until the next one.
:]
So very, very happy at the moment.

The bitch went nutz!

Ok. I just need to vent something. Some people are assholes!


I had just gotten to work today and one woman ruined the rest of my afternoon.
She was about 40 years old and had her 11 or 12 year old son with her. She had a fair sized cart load of groceries so I had Jordan box out for me. Right off the bat I had made a mistake in her eyes.

*thud*
Woman: Uh! My pears...
Me: Oh, sorry. See, they are okay.
Woman: *scoffs* I have to pay for those.
They were bosc pears, the most durable of pears...
I grab the apples, which are overfilled in a flimsy plastic produce bag. The bag rips as I place it on the scale and then "the bitch went nuts"...
Woman: Oh c'mon! Now my apples are bruised. Do I need to get Rob over here?...
Me: I'm sorry about that.
Woman: I don't like my bread smushed either. Don't be careless.
I don't mention that she had stuffed the bag too full and just continue scanning groceries. Then I get to the yogurt.
Woman: Those were 10 for $5. The sign said so.
Me: Are you sure it was this kind? It is only the Original or Whips, I believe.
Woman: *sigh* Here, Wyatt, go get the ones with the silver tops. Whatever kind you like.
I continue scanning.
A bottle of Western Family brand Lite Maple Syrup.
Woman: That was supposed to be $1.19.
She is getting really short with me.
Me: Jordan can you go check the price of this for me? Ma'am are you sure it was this one? If the paper signs are not underneath the item it isn't on sale.
Woman: Yes! You act as though I can't shop. I am in here almost every day.
She isn't.
Her son comes back and I scan one of the yogurts.
Me: This is the Thick & Creamy kind. It is $0.69. Only the Original and Whips are $0.50.
Wyatt: You said the ones with the silver tops. That's the kind I got.
Woman: Go back and get the right ones.
Wyatt: But you said-
Woman: -Go!!
He takes off.
God forbid she pay $0.19 more for a cup of yogurt...
Jordan comes back with the price of the syrup.
Jordan: $1.99.
Me: So do you still want this one?
Woman: *grunts* Yeah.
Her son comes back with the right yogurts.
Woman: Why did you get that syrup? Couldn't you see that it wasn't on sale?
Wyatt: I didn't get the syrup. You did.
She ignores this.
I finish with her groceries.
Me: Your total is $163.55
Woman: What?
Me: Your total is-
Woman: -I heard you, it just can't be that much. You scanned too many yogurts didn't you.
I show her the list.
Me: 6 and 4, thats 10.
She hands me a check made out for $200.
I don't argue with her and let her know that she can only make it out for $10 over because I want her to get the fuck out of my face. I give her her change and tell her to have a nice day. On her way out I hear her tell her son:
Woman: Pick up the pace. We need to get these in the car and head over to Savemart.




Bitch.

Why do you let me stay here?

I love this video.
Zooey makes me incredibly happy.
Her character in Weeds was phenomenal!!

Can I get a little fading on? (fade it fade it)

My friend hit me in the head with a waterbottle tonight.
I'm not happy.


El Orfanato was great. Guillermo Del Toro is a genius. He has an ability to blend fear and beauty and make you feel uplifted.


I love Björk again. I have determined that she is the most beautiful woman in the world.

Scarface, bitch.

Rap lyrics make me laugh!



I've decided to go back to Oslo. At any cost. I keep thinking back to my trip to Sweden and Norway. It was amazing. I wish I hadn't been by myself. Next time I go I'll have someone with me. We can go see the statues and gardens and peruse the record stores and bistros.
And I will eat whale and reindeer.

Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey

So I found the coolest keychain ever a couple weeks ago:

Mugen Puni Puni EDAMAME Beans Electrical Popping Key Chain

My personal name for it is Puni Puni Edamame Keychain (Oh?!...)
I need this. But thinkgeek is on backorder for it.
Oh well.


In other news, I got some more vinyl records:
Georgie James - Places
Los Campesinos! - We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed
Flight of the Conchords - Flight of the Conchords


Oh! And I found this AMAZING music video!!


I need sleep.
Work at 9:15 tomorrow(today).

I could teach you, but I'd have to charge...

So I have this Pioneer PL-600 turntable that I bought used at a record store in the Tower District.

I love it.


Physical media > Digital media.


I have a wishlist of records that I want at the moment:

Camera Obscura -- Let's Get Out Of This Country
Fleet Foxes -- Fleet Foxes (w/ Giant Sun EP)
Feist -- The Reminder (coloured vinyl?)
Great Lake Swimmers -- Ongiara
Kings Of Convenience -- Quiet Is The New Loud
Georgie James -- Places
Jenny Lewis with The Watson Twins -- Rabbit Fur Coat
Flight Of The Conchords -- Flight Of The Conchords
The Teenagers -- Reality Check
Rilo Kiley -- Under The Blacklight
The Killers -- Day & Age
CSS -- Lets Make Love and Listen To Death From Above (7" single)
CSS -- Donkey
The 1900s -- Everybody's Got a Collection (7" single)

The observation I am doing could Easily be understood As cynical demeanour

So, I started a blog.
Your thanks can be given to the Floyd sisters Rachel and Hannah.

I have a lot to learn and very little to blog about.

But in my attempts to insert something interesting into this unimportant bit of URL I'll post the lyrics to the song for which this blog got its name.

If you wanna be my friend
You want us to get along
Please do not expect me to
Wrap it up and keep it there
The observation I am doing could
Easily be understood
As cynical demeanour
But one of us misread...
And what do you know
It happened again

A friend is not a means
You utilize to get somewhere
Somehow I didn't notice
friendship is an end
What do you know
It happened again

How come no-one told me
All throughout history
The loneliest people
Were the ones who always spoke the truth
The ones who made a difference
By withstanding the indifference
I guess it's up to me now
Should I take that risk or just smile?

What do you know
It happened again
What do you know