Contemplations of my life
Friday, January 11, 2008
Without school this winter break has seemed to be nonexistent. My sleep schedule is way off. When I was younger I had no problem falling asleep late and waking up early. Lately I feel unproductive with my current schedule. Don't know how to fix it. I might as well enjoy it because it will be my last break before I graduate. Then it is all work from there. Can't really believe what a step that will be. I mean I guess that is what my education has been about. From kindergarten all the way to a college graduate.
I though about going to grad school. Don't think I could really get anywhere or what purpose it would really serve. I mean it would be good to have a masters in this day and age. However the way my degree is now I don't know what I would apply for. Like always I've thought about going to the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Phoenix. This would be nice, however I can get real world experience doing what I'm doing now. ¶ 12:57 AM 0 Comments
I though about going to grad school. Don't think I could really get anywhere or what purpose it would really serve. I mean it would be good to have a masters in this day and age. However the way my degree is now I don't know what I would apply for. Like always I've thought about going to the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Phoenix. This would be nice, however I can get real world experience doing what I'm doing now. ¶ 12:57 AM 0 Comments
Saturday, January 05, 2008
I've been listening to Sigur Ros for what seems to be years now. They just released a DVD called Heima. I spent 30 dollars on it which turned out to be the deluxe version of the disc. This DVD is absolutely incredible. Just the beauty and everything that they do made me feel real small.
As I was watching them preform in various spots throughout Iceland I became so overwhelmed with various feelings and emotions that my eyes began to swell up with tears. I don't know what aesthetic of the feature that did it, however it was powerful.
Whatever it is they do it seems almost God like. I don't know how else to explain it besides referring to them as some sort of spiritual beings that have graced this planet with so much beauty as cliche as that sounds it's the truth. One thing about the band is they sing in Icelandic which means I don't know exactly what they are saying, however in some foreign way I do.
It was an experience that I must say only happens so many times in ones life. It's moments like that when you forget all your thoughts and stress and just let your body breathe. Therapeutic might explain it but it wasn't something planned. It was just surreal and I'm privileged that an immortal like myself got to be part of it in some fashion.
Good Night ¶ 12:23 AM 0 Comments
As I was watching them preform in various spots throughout Iceland I became so overwhelmed with various feelings and emotions that my eyes began to swell up with tears. I don't know what aesthetic of the feature that did it, however it was powerful.
Whatever it is they do it seems almost God like. I don't know how else to explain it besides referring to them as some sort of spiritual beings that have graced this planet with so much beauty as cliche as that sounds it's the truth. One thing about the band is they sing in Icelandic which means I don't know exactly what they are saying, however in some foreign way I do.
It was an experience that I must say only happens so many times in ones life. It's moments like that when you forget all your thoughts and stress and just let your body breathe. Therapeutic might explain it but it wasn't something planned. It was just surreal and I'm privileged that an immortal like myself got to be part of it in some fashion.
Good Night ¶ 12:23 AM 0 Comments
Friday, January 04, 2008
New resolution this year is to start a journal. I am not one that can read my hand writing. I grew up with computers so it's the best way I know how to do this.
I am now entering my last semester of college. I am excited to be finally done with it. It's been a long slow ride but hopefully will be a time I can look back on. Throughout college I didn't participate in the stereotypical events or community that surrounds campus life. Don't know if I'll regret it, but I did participate in one club at the UofA for four years which was a blast. Got some really great experience while doing it and made some long term friends.
After completing radio I began to do something that has always been in the background of my life. With my best guy friend we invested and pooled together money into recording gear. This has been a very fulfilling and creative task that I've been able to do. It's something that takes patience to learn the software and everything in between. So far we recorded a band called Silent Bliss that ultimately screwed us over in the end. What I thought was a relevant friend ended up using us. Kind of disappointed in them. Really nice kids but are young and think the metal gods have blessed each of them. After that we began recording a band by the name of Fracture The Times who are really great dudes and dudettes. You can check it out at http://www.myspace.com/fracturethetimes really happy with how it turned out. They are actually going to go and record some more this January up in Phoenix which will be exciting. They are renting a room in Bob Hoag's studio for a day.
Me and Janelle are going on our five year anniversary which is super exciting. I can't believe we have been going out this long. She is an amazing girl and will probably become my wife as soon as I get my life in order after graduation. After living with Tyler we got a cat named Rockstar and I got to keep him. He has been great! Me and Janelle got a new cat named Roadie who is quite hilarious. He knows how to play fetch which is pretty funny for a cat!
My parents live in Arequipa, Peru which is way south of here. I've been able to visit twice so far which is been an awarding experience. At first I thought it would be tough to go so long with out seeing them but thanks to living in a technological era we have been able to keep in touch very easily without the cost it might of been in the 90's. My dad and I have a relationship that I like to consider to be a very relaxed casual relationship. I can see so much of myself in him that it makes me proud to be his son. My mother and I are very similar and as I've gotten older I know she is a wonderful person and has so much to offer. I don't think my morals and values about life would be what they are if they weren't for her and my father. Growing up I never really understood my brother. He wasn't a cool brother like you see in the movies he was kind of a jerk most the time growing up. It wasn't until I moved out on my own that I started to connect with my brother more. I don't think I would be into music if it weren't for him. He definitely has grown on me. I can now say I am proud to have a brother that is actually a pretty cool guy.
Friends always seem to be something I might of taken for granted. It seems that as I get older and get more involved with Janelle there is only so much time to spend with everybody and I'm a person that tries to make everyone happy. This past New Years which is stereotypically supposed to be a very social event celebrating with friends I was at home playing Nintendo. Janelle was out until six in the morning. Don't know what I feel but I definitely feel disconnected from friends at the moment. Don't know how to fix the situation if it is even a situation. Mostly it's on my end, as I've become quite comfortable in the house Janelle and I live in.
Coming up in January I will be going on a weekend excursion with Tyler and his girlfriend and Janelle. It will be exciting as I haven't skied since I lived in Phoenix which was ages ago. Super excited for that.
Coming up recording wise I am waiting on a snare then we will start to record a Tucson band called Palatina. Really excited on this as some of my good friends are in that band and will be great to reconnect with them.
Well that felt good!
Have a great New Years! ¶ 11:44 PM 0 Comments
I am now entering my last semester of college. I am excited to be finally done with it. It's been a long slow ride but hopefully will be a time I can look back on. Throughout college I didn't participate in the stereotypical events or community that surrounds campus life. Don't know if I'll regret it, but I did participate in one club at the UofA for four years which was a blast. Got some really great experience while doing it and made some long term friends.
After completing radio I began to do something that has always been in the background of my life. With my best guy friend we invested and pooled together money into recording gear. This has been a very fulfilling and creative task that I've been able to do. It's something that takes patience to learn the software and everything in between. So far we recorded a band called Silent Bliss that ultimately screwed us over in the end. What I thought was a relevant friend ended up using us. Kind of disappointed in them. Really nice kids but are young and think the metal gods have blessed each of them. After that we began recording a band by the name of Fracture The Times who are really great dudes and dudettes. You can check it out at http://www.myspace.com/fracturethetimes really happy with how it turned out. They are actually going to go and record some more this January up in Phoenix which will be exciting. They are renting a room in Bob Hoag's studio for a day.
Me and Janelle are going on our five year anniversary which is super exciting. I can't believe we have been going out this long. She is an amazing girl and will probably become my wife as soon as I get my life in order after graduation. After living with Tyler we got a cat named Rockstar and I got to keep him. He has been great! Me and Janelle got a new cat named Roadie who is quite hilarious. He knows how to play fetch which is pretty funny for a cat!
My parents live in Arequipa, Peru which is way south of here. I've been able to visit twice so far which is been an awarding experience. At first I thought it would be tough to go so long with out seeing them but thanks to living in a technological era we have been able to keep in touch very easily without the cost it might of been in the 90's. My dad and I have a relationship that I like to consider to be a very relaxed casual relationship. I can see so much of myself in him that it makes me proud to be his son. My mother and I are very similar and as I've gotten older I know she is a wonderful person and has so much to offer. I don't think my morals and values about life would be what they are if they weren't for her and my father. Growing up I never really understood my brother. He wasn't a cool brother like you see in the movies he was kind of a jerk most the time growing up. It wasn't until I moved out on my own that I started to connect with my brother more. I don't think I would be into music if it weren't for him. He definitely has grown on me. I can now say I am proud to have a brother that is actually a pretty cool guy.
Friends always seem to be something I might of taken for granted. It seems that as I get older and get more involved with Janelle there is only so much time to spend with everybody and I'm a person that tries to make everyone happy. This past New Years which is stereotypically supposed to be a very social event celebrating with friends I was at home playing Nintendo. Janelle was out until six in the morning. Don't know what I feel but I definitely feel disconnected from friends at the moment. Don't know how to fix the situation if it is even a situation. Mostly it's on my end, as I've become quite comfortable in the house Janelle and I live in.
Coming up in January I will be going on a weekend excursion with Tyler and his girlfriend and Janelle. It will be exciting as I haven't skied since I lived in Phoenix which was ages ago. Super excited for that.
Coming up recording wise I am waiting on a snare then we will start to record a Tucson band called Palatina. Really excited on this as some of my good friends are in that band and will be great to reconnect with them.
Well that felt good!
Have a great New Years! ¶ 11:44 PM 0 Comments
