Veterans Day feels random.

So it is 2am at the moment. I’m usually either in bed or getting ready to go to bed for another Wednesday of work. But this week is different. It is Veterans day today, and I get the day off. Then I go back to work for Thursday and Friday.

Having one day off is strange. I really don’t know what to do with this single day because it’s so unusual. Most of my friends are working, so it’s most likely going to be a day to myself.

I remember last year I was sick and work was being done on the house. With all the noise, it was like a loud, relaxing day at home. The next day, I called in sick. But I didn’t stay home. Yes, I’m a rebel like that. There was a music workshop in Emeryville with guest speakers from all over the music industry. They gave attendees an insight on how to be successful in a really tough business. This was also a chance for bands to submit their music to be the opener for a well-known Christmas gig. We decided to turn in one of our older demos, but alas, it was not meant to be. We didn’t even make it through the first round. Still, I was glad to be there for the workshop itself.

Since Veterans Day was Tuesday last year, I went back to work on Thursday and Friday. It was like an extra weekend. I can’t complain. But no work-skipping this time around. I have no reason to. I’ll just enjoy this day off and be ready to work on Thursday. Random, but nice.

Discarded: Veterans Day

I was so happy (quick style)

Late Saturday morning. Wake up and shower. Light meal. Can’t eat too much. Flag football soon. 1 hour in, doing okay. 2 hours in, already sore and hungry. Someone mentioned burgers. 3 hours in, we can’t stop thinking about burgers. 4 hours of football – fun and absolutely satisfying. Everyone is tired, STARVING. Everyone wants burgers. We go to Nation’s. A cheeseburger, a plate of chili cheese fries for me. Plus, a whole pumpkin cheesecake to share. We all gather at the only big table in the place. Finally, time to eat. After first bite, I smile and declare to my friends, “I’m so happy.”

For that short moment, I really was.

Man, I love being American.

Discarded: Burgers

Counterbalancing commotions, not droplets in the ocean

With a little convincing from a buddy of mine, I shall start this blog. Now, I won’t just start blogging for no good reason. I’ll need some motivation to be able to consistently write entries with at least a bit of substance. I can’t really guarantee that. Still, I think it’ll be a good outlet for me to share my thoughts, opinions, and recent happenings. As for what this blog will be about, I’m probably going to be as random as can be. I’ll try my best not to be overly routine and just talk about anything and everything. In fact, once I talk about one thing, I’ll try to not talk about it again. We’ll see how long that lasts. I think as long as I don’t bore my own self it should be fine. Oh yeah, and I apologize in advance for any grammatical errors. I don’t have the best english and I am notorious for typing out the wrong words even when I’m thinking correctly.

The title I made for this entry is not an attempt to be creative. I’ve just been a little obsessed with this new Muse song called Unnatural Selection. Upon first listen, I actually found it a bit generic and the song sounded like many recycled bits of older songs. I now realize, 2 months later, that that’s not true. This is in fact the Muse I love. Sure, they’re leaning toward more accessible-sounding songs, which I quite enjoy actually. At the same time, they still make songs like this where the composition can be quite off-the-wall. Initially, the song seemed to consist only of pedestrian parts that didn’t try to be unique or fresh. But I see there’s a lot more to it after learning how to play the song. For instance, I just don’t understand how someone can make a rather simple guitar riff sound so quirky and so right at the same time. I can’t even imagine coming up with something like that. I can get a sense that Mr. Bellamy sometimes takes a writing approach that is not so much theory and rules but more of going with the flow. This song has everything – A killer riff, a slow, mind-blowing bluesy section, some System of a Down-style background vocals, and a seriously mean METAL outro that Jack Black would enjoy bopping his head to. I guess I like my music bombastic and over-the-top. I admit, I actually thought Muse was starting to lose it with both their writing abilities and live act. But judging from this song and live videos of this song, I am starting to think I am way off. I cannot wait to see them again!

Ah, I was afraid I was going to ramble on about something. I could probably continue on but I won’t. I tend to do that. And when I do that, I think people could care less about reading through it all. I don’t blame you. Well, actually I do. Too bad!

So there you have it. My first entry. Look forward to more questionably interesting topics!

Discarded: Muse