Piggy-backing off of my friend Moon's blog entry on life experiences in Dec. 2008; I took the same Life Experience Test as she did. I love Facebook tests like that, because they make me laugh. I love that people create these tests to tell one how much he or she has lived in their lives thus far, or what celebrity they are most like, because obviously the creators know all about the personal lives of the celebrities.
Clearly, I have only achieved 36% life experience. Nevermind the time I went with Jesse and road-tripped from Reno, NV to Los Angeles, CA; meeting Bud Gaugh from Sublime for the first time. Never mind the amount of established musicians we have gotten the privilege of knowing, hanging out with, and becoming friends with; such as Pepper, Sublime with Rome, and the Dirty Heads. As well as meeting the Original Wailers and the late Les Paul. Nevermind that.
We can't base our lives off of Facebook, and the tests that have shown up on it. We can't base our heritage on the stereotypes we fulfill and check off in teeny boxes. We can't base what we chose to do on the celebrity we're most like or want to be. I have an old friend, who I believe has gone off the deep-end, with an obsession with Audrey Hepburn. Everything she does, involves Audrey Hepburn in some way. So when she took a quiz on Facebook to see which celebrity she's like, she altered her answers to be most like Audrey Hepburn; kind of an excuse for the obsession. I used to do the same thing... when I was like 10. I used to love the anime show Inu-Yasha, and I would alter my answers to prove that I was most like the girl character on that show--- the chick with the bow&arrow... I can't remember her name. I would pretend that I was into archery and adventures and had a wolf-person friend so that my result would be that character.
Anyways. The moral of the story: Fuck Facebook. Be yourself. Don't alter your test answers to be like anyone else. You are you for a reason. Focus on being the most wonderful you you can be.
Haha... the title seems like a gimmick. No gimmick here, just procrastination.
I bought Jack Johnson's "To The Sea" when I purchased tickets to his concert at Madison Square Garden. On the first of this month, I was able to download it. I couldn't explain the excitement, being I had been waiting for this release since "Sleep Through The Static", and his single "You and Your Heart" was just so happy and amazing. I learned from "Sleep Through The Static" that the later of Jack Johnson's music I have to listen to over and over for the music to grow on me. Unlike "In Between Dreams" and "On and On", etc. I've been listening to this album almost non-stop since 6/1... and I'm sick of it. I couldn't believe the album... I'm actually going to have to put it away for a month or two, listen to nothing but death metal for that time, and then try to listen to the "To The Sea" again. The CD is just so.... boring. I know that Jack usually puts out very chill music, and I love that; but on this album, every song sounds almost exactly the same. Plus, for me to get sick of an album after 11 days, isn't a good sign. As of right now I'd give the CD a 3 out of 10. Lyrically, the songs are pretty cool (except for "At or With Me"), but musically, they all sound the same. But, in the defense of all musicians--- all music groups have a shitty album or two. I know Pepper will admit that "Pink Crustaceans and Good Vibrations" is their least favorite album, and as much as I enjoyed it-- I understand that many fans feel the same way. And in my opinion 311's "From Chaos" on the whole wasn't as great as the other albums. So hopefully this album grows on me, or Jack will come out with some AMAZING stuff in a couple of years.
I have also been listening to (almost nonstop) since May 1st, "Any Port In A Storm" by The Dirty Heads. Since meeting them backstage at Sublime with Rome, Dirty Heads, and Del Mar; I started listening to them. I find it weird that I didn't listen to them before I saw them perform... but their live show is exceptional. And they are all such great, kind guys... with a sense of humor.... or senses of humor? I don't care. But being I've been listening to this album nonstop, I have to say that it's one of the best albums I've ever laid ears on. Haha. It's been out for quite a while, too. They just released the Special Edition of the album this year, but I'm pretty sure the original album has been out for at least a year and a half. The song "Believe" is pure genius, and as I told them, I first heard of them with "Stand Tall" on the movie "Surf's Up" I kind of flinched when I told them because I heard of their music on a cartoon penguin surf movie made for kids, Dirty J (Jared Watson) told me that the song featured on the actual movie was butchered compared to the regular song... so I went home and watched the movie and then compared it to the track.... he was right. Anywho, the entire album is musical genius... I can't wait to hear more from them, but to be honest I don't mind listening to this album for the rest of eternity, either. Their song "Lay Me Down" with Rome has been chillin' at the top of the charts for quite some time. I recommend this album to everyone with ears-- you won't be disappointed. So I officially give it a 10 out of 10. :)
Hazmat Bay has officially added a new bassist to the group! The new guy's name is Jeff Lockhart and he's a BEAST on the bass. He came in with a great attitude, and great renditions to the previously established bass lines. As Hazmat continues to practice, their sound becomes tighter with an added funk. The band will debut the new bassist at the Vibe Lounge in Rockville Centre on June 25th as they open for Law Records' The Supervillains. Then, after that, the band will be opening for Ballyhoo! at the Vibe Lounge in Rockville Centre on July 3rd. After that, I think the band may plan on laying low for a while, performing at a house party or two, and working on writing new material as well as making their sound and on stage performance even tighter. Great things are in store for this band! They're currently working on recording a new album, with Tom Romano at Sound Room Studios in West Babylon. Now that all the pieces are properly in place, Hazmat has nowhere else to go but up! You can check them out on Facebook, (under Hazmat Bay) and from there check out their Reverb Nation account. They have pretty awesome merchandise available online; including some mp3's from "The Red Tide", ringtones, t-shirts, and tote bags. Buy stuff, it's good for you. :)
BP is stupid. They suck. Boycott them. They screwed up on April 20th and oil's been leaking into the Gulf since April 20th. Almost 2 full months ago. Wildlife has been killed, including birds and just about every species of shrimp in the gulf. Oil has hit the beaches of Alabama, and Louisiana and are headed towards the coast of Florida and up the panhandle. Projections show that if the spill continues at this rate for another month or two, oil will find it's way up the East Coast to Virginia, New Jersey, and even New York. Their attempts at stopping the spill have been pretty stupid and continue to fail. Currently, many people are finger-pointing to the American Gov't for not stepping in to stop the fill, and I think instead of blame-placing... we should all be brainstorming for a solution. Plus, many American citizens still fuel-up at BP. My cousin told me that she leans on the horn every time she passes an occupied BP station; I've begun to follow the trend. Especially on my way home from work yesterday: I passed a Hess station that was moderately empty, and then maybe two blocks away there was a fully occupied BP station. I mean, how are they not boycotting this horrible company?! Do they live under a rock!?! So I leaned on my horn. It wasn't like they were stuck in the middle of nowhere with no gas and nowhere to fuel up-- there was a Hess like 40 feet away! Dumbasses. The UCB Comedy group has filmed a small-scale version of this oil spill- taking place at the BP Headquarters board room. It's really funny, and is sadly true.
Australian [x] you wear flip flops all year [] you call flip flops thongs not flip flops [x] you love a backyard bbq [] you know a barbie is not a doll [x] you love the beach [x] you are tan / kind of tan [] you’re a bit of a bogan(what does that mean?) [x] you have an australian something Total= 5 Italian [] the Sopranos is a good show. [] your last name ends in a vowel. [x] your grandmother makes her own sauce. [x] you know how a real meatball tastes. [] you know a lot of italian songs. [x] you have dark hair and/or dark eye color [] you speak some italian. [x] you are under 5'10" [] pasta is the best food in the world. [x] you talk with your hands/ sometimes Total=5 Hispanic [] you say member instead of Remember [] you speak spanish/ or a little [] You love tacos. [] yoU TyPe lIkE ThIs On Da CoMpUtEr/ sometimes [] you know what a Bodega is. [] you cantalk fast [x] you have dyed your hair Total= 1 Russian [] you say villian as: Vee-lon [x] you can get short tempered [] you know of sombody named natasha [] white skinned [] you dont get cold easily [] snow is fun for you [] you get into contests often [] You can easily make do with the cold weather [] It’s about the vodka. [x] you curse in everyday language Total= 2 Irish [] you think beer is the best [x] you have a bad temper/ sometimes [] Your last name starts with a Mc OR Murph or O’ or Fitz or ends with a ley/ly,on,un,EN,an,RY,ny. [] you have blue or green eyes. [x] you like the color green. [x] you have been to a st-pattys day party. [x] you have a family member from Ireland-- i guess it counts if theyre dead... right? [x] you can be very loud [x] you are a happy person Total = 6 Asian [] you have slanty eyes [x] you like rice a lot [] you are extremely smart [] you can play the piano [] you have family from an asian country [x] you laugh sometimes covering your mouth [] most people think you’re chinese [] you call hurricanes typhoons [] you go to Baulko [] you know how to speak any asian language Total= 2 German [x] you like bread [] you think American Chocolate would be better with less Sugar [] you drink your coke without ice. [x] you Speak a little German [x] you know what Schnitzel is [] you are Catholic Christian or Lutheran [] you hate it when stupid people call you a Nazi [x] you went to Kindergarten/Pre-school [x] you’re at least or over 5'4 [] when you get angry some sort of accent comes out. [] techno is your favorite or trance. Total = 5 Polish [x] you start laughing out of no where [] you laugh with a high pitch [] you like techno [] you have to ask someone how to spell Polish [x] you have a round shaped head [x] you have dark brown, or blonde hair [] you dont get tan in the summer [] you know that your not called Polish your called a Pole [x] you are at least 5' 5" or taller [] you are athletic Total = 5 Canadian [x] you like/play hockey [] you love beer [x] You’ve said eh [] you know what poutine is [] you speak some french [] you love Tim Hortons donuts [] at one point you lived in a farm house [] you have watched degrassi [] You've made your own maple syrup Total= 2
Even though none of this made sense, it was accurate... I am Irish...
I haven't done one of these since my Myspace days... so long ago...
Hi, your name is?
Courtney
When you're bored in class, what do you usually do?
Doodle
If you are being extremely quiet what does that mean?
Tired!
What are you supposed to be doing right now?
Nothing...
Do you have any bruises?
Yup.
Have you ever had a best friend of the opposite sex?
Yeah. Still do, <3.
Do you think anyone has feelings for you?
I do! <3
Who was the last person of the opposite sex you had a conversation with?
Jesse.
If someone cheated on you, would you take them back if you really loved them?
Yeah. I'd be REALLY FUCKING PISSED though. And then I'd have trust issues for the next 8 years or so. But, yeah.
Are you wearing jeans, shorts, sweatpants, or pajama pants?
Yeah. Jeans. For once.
Do you believe teenagers can be in love and stay in love?
Of course! I met the love of my life when I was 17. 3 1/2 years and still strong, baby!
What were you doing at 2am last night?
Sleeping! I'm pretty boring for a 20 year old.
Would you go in public looking like you do right now?
Yeah, I've gone in public right out of bed, and in my bathingsuit SEVERAL times.
Let's test your memory, what were you doing at this moment a year ago?
Uh. I have no idea.
Do you always answer your phone?
If I hear it and am not on the toilet.
Do you like the snow?
The first hour of the first snowfall... the rest of it sucks.
Who is the last person you got a text from?
Brian.
Are you waiting for anything?
Yeah.. I'd really love to skip college and magically know my field.
Do you think that crying is a form of weakness?
yeah it kind of is, but it's good to do from time to time.
Have you ever found someone you really, really, really liked?
Yep, and we're together! :D
What's been different this year?
I'm more passive. Moon lives in NC. I've gotten closer with people, and am starting to re-unite with old friends.
Do you look older than you are?
Depends on who you ask. When my hair was long, no, I was mistaken for a 16-17 year old. But now that my hair's shorter, yeah, I've been told I look 24-25.
Have you ever wished on a shooting star?
I've never actually seen one... but if I did I'd probably forget to wish because I'd be geeking out.
Did you have any unread text messages when you woke up today and what did it say?
Nope.
Do you think about the past?
On occasion.
Last night you felt?
My tummy hurt :(.
What's your favorite thing to do when you're bored?
Lay down and do nothing.
What are you wearing right now?
Jeans, flats, an American flag T-Shirt, my heart ring, my claddagh ring, and Jesse's hei matau.
Do you want to see somebody right now?
Yeah, he left because his tum hurt. :[
Would it be more likely of you to fail Science or Math?
Math!
Kill the spider or let it out?
Depends on the size and scary factor. Big scary ones I run away from and beg my mom to kill. Average sized ones I try to ignore. Small ones I trap in a cup and postcard and let go.
Are you short?
5'5". So, not really.
Have you recently made up with somebody?
Nah.
Last people you rode in a car with besides family?
Besides family... Jesse and Andrea.
You've taken fifteen shots of vodka, what are you doing?
HAHAHAHA YEAH RIGHT. I'd be sleeping somewhere.
Can you open a soda can with a body part other than your hands?
Yeah, probably.
Do you have any empty alcohol bottles hidden in your room and where?
No, I'm 20, I don't need to hide them.... But I don't really drink so there's no issue.
Think back in February, how was your love life then?
AMAZING.
Have you kissed more than ten people this year?
Like, barely-touching-cheek-kisses? Yeah. Real kisses, no.
Does anyone call you babe?
Of course.
Who makes you happiest?
#1. Boyfriend. #2. Dad. #3 Family & Friends. They're all SO FUCKING WONDERFUL! <3
As of this minute, what is going through your mind?
This is a long-ass survey.
Do you miss anyone?
Jesse, Brian, Moon.
Ever actually tYp3d lYk3 th!$?
NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS. That's awful.
Is it warm out enough to go out in a T-shirt where you live?
Yeap.
Last person you talked to in person?
Mom.
Do you get a 'Good Morning' text from someone every day?
Nope.
Is any part of you sad at all?
Nah, I'm a happy camper.
Are you a happy person?
See above.
Do you like your cell phone? Or do you wish you had a new one?
I do, actually.. it's pretty cool. I do want an Android phone when the new ones come out.
Is there any food by you?
Not anymore.
Is there a specific moment you can replay in your mind perfectly?
A few, yeah.
Do people ever call you by your last name?
Nope.
Do you ever turn your cell phone off?
When the battery is really really low, and I don't want to lose power in case I need to make emergency phone calls.
Do any of your friends dislike each other?
I don't think so... I don't deal with that kind of bullshit, anywho.
What will you be doing in 3 hours?
Like I said, I'm a boring 20 year old... in 3 hours I'll probably be asleep.
Can you whistle?
Yeah... I'm trying to figure out how to whistle really loud.
You are probably excited about something right now?
Is that a question or a statement? Yeah, I'm excited to get these college apps out of the way so I can get going with my life.
Are you easy to get along with?
Most of the time.
When you like someone, do you picture what your children will look like?
No, I don't have that vivid of an imagination. But I do picture life with him.
If you had to dye your hair a color what color would it be?
Whole head? Blonde-ish.
If you were given the chance to go to Paris, would you go?
YES.
Do you dislike anyone right now?
Dislike? A little... I pity her more than dislike, though.
How often do you straighten your hair
Only when I'm going out... I'm impatient, it takes electricity and isn't necessary, and I don't like added heat when it's hot out.
Do you think more about the past, present, or future?
I think most about the present. I have a tendency to dwell on the past when upset. But when I'm excited about something happening, I think of the future, or if I'm concerned about something.
What color are your eyes?
Brown.
Is your natural hair curly or straight?
Wavy.
Is tomorrow gonna be a good day?
Everyday's a good day. I'm alive, I'm well, life is good. Sure some moments suck, but not enough to ruin an entire DAY.
Were you mad when you woke up this morning?
Nah, I woke up to marching band music... it was much more pleasant than waking up to my alarm clock.
How late did you stay up last night?
12:15?
What were you doing at midnight last night?
Watching Tosh.0
How many pillows do you sleep with?
3. Two regular ones and a body pillow.
If your best friend needed somewhere to stay, could they live with you?
Of course!
Do you know the person who's locker is next to yours?
Hah! I've been out of High School for a while... No locker for mee.
Do you like the color blue?
Yep.
Do you know what it's like to have a best friend?
I do! I can't fathom not having one. I'm lucky enough to have two!!
Who is your last missed call from?
Jesse.
Whose birthday is coming up?
Uh... my cousin Erin's, I think.
Whats the last song you sung aloud?
I've been singing that "I get bye with a little help from my friends" song, it's been stuck in my head.
What are you listening to?
The leaves rustling in the wind. :D
Small update, because I'm wasting time before I call my dad.
School ended. Free time galore; finally. Only 76 days until Jesse and I roadtrip to North Carolina! :D I can't wait to see Moon!
I've noticed that with my free time, came a lot of money spending. :/ Oh well. I'm reading again, finally picking up "You Suck" for the first time since last summer. Just to find out it's part of a trilogy--- it's the second part of a trilogy. So now I have to read the first, and then of COURSE I'm going to have to read the third. And if I manage to get through those, I have a BUTTLOAD of other books I can read. Which is good. Reading is inexpensive. :)
I bought the 5th season of Weeds yesterday on Amazon. Can't wait to get it, for rainy days where I can't stand to read anymore. It'll be good! :D I love that show.
The other day, Jesse came with me and I did some photos of duckies. They're cute and baby-like. It's pretty awesome.
Finally, I have a little bit of time to post something.
Mom's officially cancer-free, or pre-cancer-free, or whatever the hell was going on with her. And dad's still fighting the good fight. I think he's winning with the help of the wonderful doctors he goes to. Last week was a minor hiccup... He fell because of the Ambien he was on, and busted up his face... he was in the hospital for the better part of the week. But, he's okay now.
Last weekend, Jesse and I went to the city to see Sublime with Rome, with Dirty Heads, and Del Mar. It was a blast. We were invited backstage (dressing rooms and all) by Del Mar and Bud of Sublime. It was a great, great weekend. It was awesome to chill with Mike and Matt of Del Mar all weekend, and their friend/manager Amber. I enjoyed getting to see them again. And, on top of seeing our friends from Reno, we made friends with Dirty Heads and Rome of Sublime. They are all the NICEST guys... I expected them to be jerks, really, but they were so nice. And with Dirty Heads, I told them that I first heard their music in Surf's Up, their response to that was much more awesome than I expected. Jared said that it took him a while to see the movie, but he thought it was funny. And, Duddy still hasn't seen it. I was halfway expecting them to be like, "THAT'S how you heard of us? A kids movie?!" But, they were cool about it and it was an awesome conversation point. :D
This week is my last week of Stony Brook, I'm transferring after this semester. I'm going to pursue a degree in speech pathology, and Stony Brook doesn't offer it. Which, kind of sucks, but I think that Stony Brook is one of the more difficult schools on Long Island, so transferring out will make me look like a genius. It'll be good.
After finals, I'll be free and clear for the summer. I'm excited. Hazmat Bay also has a show this Thursday at Ollie's Point... if the promoter decides to get in touch with him.
