So apparently, I have been tagged in this thing where I have to say 11 things about myself, then answer 11 questions. Ok, so I don't have to. I suppose no harm will befall me if I choose to rebel against this endless chain of pointlessness. I'm gonna do it anyway though. Part of it. I shall not be continuing this process by tagging 11 people. Mostly because I have no one to tag. I have not carved out a niche within the blog community, so I'm just gonna say my stuff, and let it be.
11 Things You Don't Know About Kim (probably)
1. As much as I love music and concerts, I was at the ripe, old age of 21 before I attended my first concert.
2. I don't like lemon in my tea.
3. I have more horror movies than any other genre in my DVD library.
4. I can't bring myself to get rid of my Lou Bega CD.
5. I have a completely irrational fear of the dark.
6. My favorite color is cerulean.
7. I worked very hard (and got very drunk) discovering the perfect appletini recipe: 2 oz sour apple pucker, 1 oz vodka, 1 dash of lemon juice, shaken then strained into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a single maraschino cherry dropped into the center. Go ahead and try it, then tell me you don't love it. :P
8. I can read both of the Japanese alphabets (but no kanji...)
9. I was 21 when I rode my very first roller coaster.
10. I have a mental block when it comes to taking pills. I guess I just overthink what I'm doing, so my tongue always gets in the way of a pill and my esophagus.
11. I am a HUGE Star Wars nerd, though I've fallen behind on the latest books.
So that's that. Now for the 11 questions posed by my sister to her 11 peeps tagged:
1. What is the chore you most hate doing? All of them. I can't really pick a least favorite.
2. Books: Do you prefer e-readers or bound print? Bound print, definitely. I just like having the phsycial book in my hands and seeing it on my bookcase.
3. Have you been outside the continental 48 states? Where? Yes. The Bahamas when I was a wee little lass, then England and Scotland when I was 15, then Ireland and England again when I was 20. In a year or so, I believe I'll be able to add South Korea to that list! :D
4. If you won an all-expense paid trip to anywhere in the world for one week, where would you go? Okinawa.
5. Do you eat breakfast? Sometimes.
6. What's something that you are passionate about? Music, which I'm sure is obvious given that I've dedicated a blog to it.
7. Do you use coupons when you do your grocery shopping? If I happen across one, yes, but I don't go digging for them.
8. If you were to go to the movies tonight, what would you see? Actually, I DID go to the movies tonight, and I saw The Grey.
9. Musicals? Love 'em or hate 'em? Fucking love them.
10. Do you have any live plants in your house? (Please don't answer that if they are illegal.) No.
11. How many times a week do you eat out? Maybe 1-ish.
I shall not pose 11 questions of my own since I won't be tagging anyone.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Happy Happy Joy Joy!
First, the small news, then the big, K?
I bought another album! It's my second album of 2012! Aaaand, it's more J-Pop. In the last update, it was Yui's Holidays in the Sun. This time, it's Regeneration by Chemistry:
The song that piqued my curiosity was "Period." I absolutely love that song. When I listen to it, I feel like anything is possible. It did give me misconceptions about the album though. "Period" is pop-rock. While still bearing the trademark catchiness of pop, there is a significant guitar presence throughout the song. It's the only song like that on the album. However, that ends up not being a bad thing. I'm incredibly picky when it comes to pop music, but I love this album! I think I might actually love it just a little bit more than the more laid-back Yui album. The electronic dance beats that permeate Regeneration are infectious and resound in your head all day. If you're into it, check out "Go Alone," "Dawn," and "Life Goes On."
Anyway, enough of that, moving on!! BIG NEWS!
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KIM'S GOING TO A GIG!! ~*mwee*~
It's all kind of happened pretty fast, but I am going to see Frank Turner in St. Louis on February 21st!! Who is Frank Turner, you ask? Yeah, I had to ask that, too... Here's the story:
Remember that superbly awesome Muse concert I attended in Raleigh back in 2010? I met some great people there that I have still kept in touch with. Several friendships were formed that night, and more than a few Muser meet-ups have taken place in its wake. But poor little Kim went and moved to the other end of the state, so she's pretty far removed from her music buddies. Then, I learned that my friend M (who lives aaaaall the way in Florida) will be trekking west for this show with another Muser, C. St. Louis is only about four hours from here, which is a completely reasonable drive for someone used to making a six-hour drive on a regular basis. Four hours is considerably more manageable than the umpteen it would take to get to Florida, and she said she'd have some downtime that day, so thus the plan for the trip came into being. Then, it didn't take much to sell me on the show. In fact, I bought the ticket before I even listened to a single note from Frank Turner's guitar. I've since given him a listen though, and I must say that I love it! This show is going to be GREAT! I get to go to my first gig in over a year, and I get to hang out with two awesome people all day! I was so happy, I cried. I am not exaggerating. This is the first thing I've had to look forward to in so long. I already know that this trip is going to be amazing.
So that's my news! Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go listen to Frank Turner some more and marinate in my happiness.
(I love the lyrics to this song!)
I bought another album! It's my second album of 2012! Aaaand, it's more J-Pop. In the last update, it was Yui's Holidays in the Sun. This time, it's Regeneration by Chemistry:
The song that piqued my curiosity was "Period." I absolutely love that song. When I listen to it, I feel like anything is possible. It did give me misconceptions about the album though. "Period" is pop-rock. While still bearing the trademark catchiness of pop, there is a significant guitar presence throughout the song. It's the only song like that on the album. However, that ends up not being a bad thing. I'm incredibly picky when it comes to pop music, but I love this album! I think I might actually love it just a little bit more than the more laid-back Yui album. The electronic dance beats that permeate Regeneration are infectious and resound in your head all day. If you're into it, check out "Go Alone," "Dawn," and "Life Goes On."
Anyway, enough of that, moving on!! BIG NEWS!
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KIM'S GOING TO A GIG!! ~*mwee*~
It's all kind of happened pretty fast, but I am going to see Frank Turner in St. Louis on February 21st!! Who is Frank Turner, you ask? Yeah, I had to ask that, too... Here's the story:
Remember that superbly awesome Muse concert I attended in Raleigh back in 2010? I met some great people there that I have still kept in touch with. Several friendships were formed that night, and more than a few Muser meet-ups have taken place in its wake. But poor little Kim went and moved to the other end of the state, so she's pretty far removed from her music buddies. Then, I learned that my friend M (who lives aaaaall the way in Florida) will be trekking west for this show with another Muser, C. St. Louis is only about four hours from here, which is a completely reasonable drive for someone used to making a six-hour drive on a regular basis. Four hours is considerably more manageable than the umpteen it would take to get to Florida, and she said she'd have some downtime that day, so thus the plan for the trip came into being. Then, it didn't take much to sell me on the show. In fact, I bought the ticket before I even listened to a single note from Frank Turner's guitar. I've since given him a listen though, and I must say that I love it! This show is going to be GREAT! I get to go to my first gig in over a year, and I get to hang out with two awesome people all day! I was so happy, I cried. I am not exaggerating. This is the first thing I've had to look forward to in so long. I already know that this trip is going to be amazing.
So that's my news! Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go listen to Frank Turner some more and marinate in my happiness.
(I love the lyrics to this song!)
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Nerdtastic
So, I bought my first album of 2012! What album, might you ask? This one:
Yep. Kim likes J-Pop. Usually, I settle for picking up songs here and there, but occasionally, I've been known to pick up an album (like Boa Kwon. Love her!!). I heard the single "Again" on an anime, and I fell in love with it (Yep. An otaku to boot. Does my nerdiness know no bounds??). So, recently, I finally decided to order the whole album. It came in today, and it was so worth it! I really, really like it. So far though, "Again" is still my favorite. I guess it was ultimately a good thing that iTunes didn't have this song since I enjoy the album so much. Well, iTunes had a version of it, but not the real one. For some reason, iTunes seems to only release super vanilla covers of songs featured on popular anime. And when I say "super vanilla," I mean it. Come on, iTunes, there's a growing market for this stuff! There are plenty of nerds like me out there.
Yep. Kim likes J-Pop. Usually, I settle for picking up songs here and there, but occasionally, I've been known to pick up an album (like Boa Kwon. Love her!!). I heard the single "Again" on an anime, and I fell in love with it (Yep. An otaku to boot. Does my nerdiness know no bounds??). So, recently, I finally decided to order the whole album. It came in today, and it was so worth it! I really, really like it. So far though, "Again" is still my favorite. I guess it was ultimately a good thing that iTunes didn't have this song since I enjoy the album so much. Well, iTunes had a version of it, but not the real one. For some reason, iTunes seems to only release super vanilla covers of songs featured on popular anime. And when I say "super vanilla," I mean it. Come on, iTunes, there's a growing market for this stuff! There are plenty of nerds like me out there.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
My 2011 in Music
It has been 2012 for almost an hour, and though I am really quite tired, I don't want to push this blog back. Knowing me, if I don't do it right now, I'll never do it (remember what I said in the last post about having a stockpile of ideas? Yeah, WHERE THE HELL ARE THOSE, KIM?). That being said, here are my musical reflections of 2011.
In 2011, I went to a whopping ONE gig. This makes me immensely sad. It really couldn't be helped though. Since the move, I am in a blackhole where bands never meander through, so I would have to travel to any and all shows. For a large part of 2011, I was unemployed, which means no dough with which to travel. Now that I have a job, I find that it's not one that allows me the freedom to chase bands throughout the season. Not that I'm complaining. Well, I am. Sorta. But not really. Yeah? I had a moment about a week ago. I was listening to the new Chevelle album (more on that to come), and I could almost feel it. I've seen them twice, and though I've never heard any of these new songs live, it was there, on the periphery of my senses. I could imagine how it would be, how it would sound. It hit me then just how much I really miss it. I may or may not have teared up a little bit. I know, I know, first world problems, right? But still, being at shows makes me feel so alive, and it's been so long since I experienced that. I just have to keep telling myself that it's not over. It's not like I'm never going to a gig again. Now is just not the right time.
Geez, I really drifted there, didn't I? Anywho, that was my 2011 in gigs. Let's move on to albums.
Again, unemployment meant little to spend on albums. I probably bought fewer this year than any other year in like...ever. Let's see, there was Biffy Clyro's Only Revolutions. They were a new discovery for me this year! I would love to see them live some day! Sadly, then it was probably nothing until Evanescence's new self-titled album (see previous post). Then Chevelle's Hats Off to the Bull. I really liked that one, but then again, they are in my Top 5. Then there's my newest addition, Queen's 3-disc Platinum Collection. See, I told you it would be a short list. I was pleased with all of my new albums though. :) Hopefully, now that I have some money, I can afford to pick up some I missed this year.
Last year, I did a "Best Of" list for 2010. I don't think that I was exposed to enough music this year to do that. Don't worry, I'll spare you that rant. I've bitched enough about my current internet limitations, I won't make you hear it again. So skipping that, I'll mention a few 2011 highlights, in no particular order.
Adele - "Rolling in the Deep"
- Yeah, it was played to death on the radio, but you know what? I very rarely listen to the shit stations that broadcast in the area, so I didn't have to hear it all the time. Only when I wanted to, babycakes. So it didn't really get worn out for me. Hence, I still love it.
The Airborne Toxic Event - "Changing"
- This was such a good, relaxing summer song.
Chevelle - "The Meddler"
Chevelle - "Envy"
- While I enjoyed the whole album, those are my favorites from Hats Off to the Bull.
Evanescence - "Swimming Home"
Evanescence - "Lost in Paradise"
- Again, loved the whole album, but those are my favesies.
Foster the People - "Pumped Up Kicks"
- Ya know, I wasn't crazy about it the first couple of times I heard it, but then I fell in love with it.
Jessie J - "Mamma Knows Best"
- One of the few pop songs you'll see on this list.
The Joy Formidable - "A Heavy Abacus"
- This is a brand spankin' new discovery of mine. Heard them on...Carson Daly? Some late night show.
Panic! at the Disco - "Ballad of Mona Lisa"
- BITE MY ASS. I will like what I like.
Pendulum - "Watercolour"
- I'm so glad to have seen them live! I really really need to get this album.
Smashing Pumpkins - "The Fellowship"
- One of the better releases from Teargarden by Kaleidyscope.
Transmissions - "My World"
- Remember that Deus Ex trailer on the telly? Yeah, I fell pretty hard for that song.
Young the Giant - "Cough Syrup"
- I think this album came out in 2010, but I don't think this song was released as a single until this year. I really really really really love it.
Um...so that's my take on 2011 in music. I'm sad that I didn't have the exposure to merit a better post. But I have to stay positive, right? I still heard some new music, and even though it was a small amount compared to years past, my life is still better for it. I'm excited for 2012. Many of my favorite bands are cooking up new albums! Including...yup...I'm sure you guessed it...MUSE!!! Album #6 should land this year, babyyyy!!!
In 2011, I went to a whopping ONE gig. This makes me immensely sad. It really couldn't be helped though. Since the move, I am in a blackhole where bands never meander through, so I would have to travel to any and all shows. For a large part of 2011, I was unemployed, which means no dough with which to travel. Now that I have a job, I find that it's not one that allows me the freedom to chase bands throughout the season. Not that I'm complaining. Well, I am. Sorta. But not really. Yeah? I had a moment about a week ago. I was listening to the new Chevelle album (more on that to come), and I could almost feel it. I've seen them twice, and though I've never heard any of these new songs live, it was there, on the periphery of my senses. I could imagine how it would be, how it would sound. It hit me then just how much I really miss it. I may or may not have teared up a little bit. I know, I know, first world problems, right? But still, being at shows makes me feel so alive, and it's been so long since I experienced that. I just have to keep telling myself that it's not over. It's not like I'm never going to a gig again. Now is just not the right time.
Geez, I really drifted there, didn't I? Anywho, that was my 2011 in gigs. Let's move on to albums.
Again, unemployment meant little to spend on albums. I probably bought fewer this year than any other year in like...ever. Let's see, there was Biffy Clyro's Only Revolutions. They were a new discovery for me this year! I would love to see them live some day! Sadly, then it was probably nothing until Evanescence's new self-titled album (see previous post). Then Chevelle's Hats Off to the Bull. I really liked that one, but then again, they are in my Top 5. Then there's my newest addition, Queen's 3-disc Platinum Collection. See, I told you it would be a short list. I was pleased with all of my new albums though. :) Hopefully, now that I have some money, I can afford to pick up some I missed this year.
Last year, I did a "Best Of" list for 2010. I don't think that I was exposed to enough music this year to do that. Don't worry, I'll spare you that rant. I've bitched enough about my current internet limitations, I won't make you hear it again. So skipping that, I'll mention a few 2011 highlights, in no particular order.
Adele - "Rolling in the Deep"
- Yeah, it was played to death on the radio, but you know what? I very rarely listen to the shit stations that broadcast in the area, so I didn't have to hear it all the time. Only when I wanted to, babycakes. So it didn't really get worn out for me. Hence, I still love it.
The Airborne Toxic Event - "Changing"
- This was such a good, relaxing summer song.
Chevelle - "The Meddler"
Chevelle - "Envy"
- While I enjoyed the whole album, those are my favorites from Hats Off to the Bull.
Evanescence - "Swimming Home"
Evanescence - "Lost in Paradise"
- Again, loved the whole album, but those are my favesies.
Foster the People - "Pumped Up Kicks"
- Ya know, I wasn't crazy about it the first couple of times I heard it, but then I fell in love with it.
Jessie J - "Mamma Knows Best"
- One of the few pop songs you'll see on this list.
The Joy Formidable - "A Heavy Abacus"
- This is a brand spankin' new discovery of mine. Heard them on...Carson Daly? Some late night show.
Panic! at the Disco - "Ballad of Mona Lisa"
- BITE MY ASS. I will like what I like.
Pendulum - "Watercolour"
- I'm so glad to have seen them live! I really really need to get this album.
Smashing Pumpkins - "The Fellowship"
- One of the better releases from Teargarden by Kaleidyscope.
Transmissions - "My World"
- Remember that Deus Ex trailer on the telly? Yeah, I fell pretty hard for that song.
Young the Giant - "Cough Syrup"
- I think this album came out in 2010, but I don't think this song was released as a single until this year. I really really really really love it.
Um...so that's my take on 2011 in music. I'm sad that I didn't have the exposure to merit a better post. But I have to stay positive, right? I still heard some new music, and even though it was a small amount compared to years past, my life is still better for it. I'm excited for 2012. Many of my favorite bands are cooking up new albums! Including...yup...I'm sure you guessed it...MUSE!!! Album #6 should land this year, babyyyy!!!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
This and That
Some tasks at my new job require me to be mentally present. Others, however, are some of the same menial tasks that I did for two years at my last job. When I'm stuck with some of those, I just hit auto-pilot, and my mind wanders. What do I think of during those times? Usually nothing important. I think about the book I'm reading, trying to guess how things will play out. I think about what I could have for dinner. Lately, I've been thinking about this blog. For once, I actually have a stockpile of topics. Maybe I'll lazy out and never actually get around to typing them. But who knows. We'll see, I suppose.
I've been experiencing a great deal of musical frustration lately. By lately, I mean for the past year. It's one of those things that's cumulative. The more time that passes, the more out of the loop I become. I used to be on top of what's new. I surfed the billboard charts, plowed through youtube, streamed KROQ. Now, I can't do any of those with any kind of efficiency. Living in the sticks can be nice, but it also means you have nothing but a shitty internet connection to work with. That, combined with the very limited radio formats offered in the area, means that new music makes it to my ear at an incredibly slow pace. I'm never out of the loop when it comes to music. And now I am. This makes Kim a sad panda.
There is one exception though. I did buy an album recently. A brand, spanking new album. First time in a while for that. It was the new Evanescence album. Hey, hey, HEY now, shut up. Among my fellow music enthusiasts (here's lookin' at you, music snobs of the world), Evanescence is frowned upon. But if you've read some of my previous posts, you know my stance on that. When it comes to music, it's personal, and you will like what you will like. It's pointless to rag on somebody for it. So rag all you want, I'm impervious to such things. Dammit, I'm rambling again. I should probably get to the point...
Anyway, I bloody love the album. It fully satiates my shameless love for Evanescence. There are two ballads in particular that just...floored me. Amy Lee can write some purty ballads, but these go above and beyond all expectations. The first, "Lost in Paradise," starts out as traditional ballad fare, but then it builds and builds until it hits the bridge, which hits my ears with such a beautiful ferocity that it's just...I dunno...it's just something. Moving. The second, "Swimming Home," sounds like nothing she's ever written before. It's almost sweet. Evanescence doesn't usually do "sweet." "Melancholy" is more their style. Now that I'm really thinking about it, I suppose "Swimming Home" is perfect median between "sweet" and "melancholic." Anywho, whatever it is, it's interesting and beautiful in its simplicity. It has already leapt into my top ten most played songs on iTunes. If I could add the number of times it has played in my truck, it would have an insanely high play count. I suppose I will wear it out eventually...maybe.
I suppose that's all I have to say for now. Bye bye for now. Here's "Swimming Home" if you're at all curious.
Gah. Or not. I can't get youtube to load the embedding code. Whatever. Here's a link if you want. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzR-_GwVc3E
Saturday, October 8, 2011
A replacement iPod in just 15 Easy Steps
I love my iPod. I use the crap out of it. Aaaand...I suspect that they may have contributed to the early demise of my beloved iPod Nano. Given the fact that I sleep with it on in my iHome every night...could I have blown the power supply? I don't speak techie, so I don't know. I suppose it doesn't matter now. It only lasted about a year and a half. Though I take it for an odd coincidence that my iPod died a mere 3 days before Steve Jobs? Fate? Fortunately, the one and only stroke of good luck that came with this whole ordeal is that I had bought a two-year warranty on it, AND I managed to find it (truly a miracle given the fact that I've moved in that time frame).
Anywho, my recent adventures have led me to create a step-by-step guide to replacing a dead iPod. If you think it is as simple as going to the place of purchase, waving a paper, and bringing home your new baby, you are quite wrong. So, if you should find yourself in a similar situation, please follow this guide to replacing your iPod. :)
How to Replace Your iPod
Uh-oh! Your iPod has died!
Step One: Do you have an active warranty? If no, then say a tearful goodbye to your hard-earned money as you shell out for a new one. If yes, then please continue to Step Two.
Step Two: After locating your warranty, drive 45 miles to the nearest Best Buy at the next available opportunity (one of the many perks of living in the middle of nowhere, huh?).
Step Three: Locate the Customer Service desk and wait a minimum of thirty minutes for your turn to come up. I bet you wish you could plug in to your iPod right about now to pass the time as you wait, sucker.
Step Four: It's your turn! They will confirm that your warranty is still in effect. Go pick out your replacement and come back to the Customer Service desk!
Step Five: Uh-oh! In the entire store, they don't have a single 16GB iPod Nano! Would you like to exchange for something smaller? No, not really. Would you like to go upgrade and pay the difference? No thanks, I'm broke. Please go back to the Customer Service desk to figure out what to do next.
Step Six: Wait an additional twenty minutes for your turn at the Customer Service desk. Damn, I really wish I had an iPod right about now.
Step Seven: They will order a replacement for you. Please wait one week before coming back to pick it up. Oh, and it's probably a good idea to go ahead and buy another warranty since the last one was handy. Enjoy the 45 mile drive back home empty-handed!!
Step Eight: Receive an email stating that your new iPod is in the store! Make another 45 mile trip to Best Buy.
Step Nine: Lookey there! There's no wait today! Head to the Customer Service desk and pick up your new iPod! Hooray! ~*confetti*~ But you're not done yet, pal. Drive another 45 miles back home and continue to Step Ten.
Step Ten: Great, you're home! Plug in your iPod, and let's sync it up! Uh-oh! Your new iPod is not compatible with the old version of iTunes on your computer! Time to upgrade, I guess.
Step Eleven: Your router is being particularly moody today and is currently not in the mood to pick up your internet signal. There will be no downloading a new version for a while yet. Mutter a few colorful words and try to muster up some patience.
Step Twelve: After battling a come-and-go internet signal for a few hours, unplug your ancient desktop computer and drag it down the stairs and plug it straight into the modem. Patience may be a virtue, but it doesn't have to be one of YOUR virtues, now does it?
Step Thirteen: Go to the iTunes website and click on the link to download the latest version of iTunes. Uh-oh! The site is down for maintenance! Choose your favorite angry and say them with some feeling.
Step Fourteen: Oh yeah! Maybe you can get to the download straight through iTunes! Give that a try! Yay! Something works! Download your new version of iTunes.
Step Fifteen: Plug in, sync up, and breathe a sigh of relief like a heroin addict finally getting their fix. Enjoy your new iPod, and don't forget to store that warranty some place safe. That you'll remember.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Dreaming Again...
So, it's been a while, huh? I guess it doesn't matter since so few people read this shit anyway. :D I'm going to claim that I was so upset over the break-up of Silverchair that I have been unable to tend to my blog in my inconsolable state (that's bullshit, but I'm gonna claim it anyway). It's been so long since I've even stopped by to check up on my reading list that blogger seems to have changed their lay-out. I had format problems before. Expect lots more to come while I figure this out!
Anyway, I have a topic today, I promise.
For a while, I've been meaning to blog about this dream I had. It was one of those dreams born from me leaving my iHome on all night. It was creepy and beautiful at the same time. It will be difficult to describe, but bear with me.
Ok, so for some reason, I was attending some sort of seminar being held in the auditorium of UT's music building (which I hear has been bulldozed by now...). Jim Carrey was the speaker at said seminar. I don't know why him, but since he was sporting his very sexy Eternal Sunshine look, I can't complain. I don't remember what he was talking about, but I remember entering in the middle of his talk and taking my seat in the front row. It was very dark, but the stage had a dim, blue light illuminating Carrey. And then... he started to sing. That's when the dream turned creepy/beautiful. Here's the song:
Do you see what I mean? Those haunting four notes repeated over and over again. The way he was moving across the stage. The way that blue light played upon him. As the song built, I noticed there were screens directly in front of us on the front row. And these images began to appear on the screen. They were the same shade of blue, and they seemed to shapeshift as you watched. I remember that I gripped the edges of my seat, trying to push myself back as far away from them as I could. I don't know why I was afraid of them. But at the same time, it was so beautiful that I couldn't look away.
See, I told you it would be really difficult to describe. I actually had that dream about a month ago. I kept meaning to post about it. It's stayed with me all this time. Every time I hear that song now, that's all I can think of. I already liked that song (hence why it was on my iPod), but now I have this new respect for it.
Well, guess that's all for today! Adios!
Anyway, I have a topic today, I promise.
For a while, I've been meaning to blog about this dream I had. It was one of those dreams born from me leaving my iHome on all night. It was creepy and beautiful at the same time. It will be difficult to describe, but bear with me.
Ok, so for some reason, I was attending some sort of seminar being held in the auditorium of UT's music building (which I hear has been bulldozed by now...). Jim Carrey was the speaker at said seminar. I don't know why him, but since he was sporting his very sexy Eternal Sunshine look, I can't complain. I don't remember what he was talking about, but I remember entering in the middle of his talk and taking my seat in the front row. It was very dark, but the stage had a dim, blue light illuminating Carrey. And then... he started to sing. That's when the dream turned creepy/beautiful. Here's the song:
Do you see what I mean? Those haunting four notes repeated over and over again. The way he was moving across the stage. The way that blue light played upon him. As the song built, I noticed there were screens directly in front of us on the front row. And these images began to appear on the screen. They were the same shade of blue, and they seemed to shapeshift as you watched. I remember that I gripped the edges of my seat, trying to push myself back as far away from them as I could. I don't know why I was afraid of them. But at the same time, it was so beautiful that I couldn't look away.
See, I told you it would be really difficult to describe. I actually had that dream about a month ago. I kept meaning to post about it. It's stayed with me all this time. Every time I hear that song now, that's all I can think of. I already liked that song (hence why it was on my iPod), but now I have this new respect for it.
Well, guess that's all for today! Adios!
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