Memorial Day Eve

So I had to work today, Memorial Day, and because of this I decided to celebrate Memorial Day yesterday. Wasn't any big deal. Just hung out at my parents house and had pizza. However I did get some good pictures of the kids and stuff.This is Betty and her mom, my sister, Jenny

I was going to go over to my friend Luke's house for a Bar-B-Que but I ended up flaking. It just got to late and by the time I would've left I wouldn't have gotten home until really late. Besides, he lives so far away that I am running out of money because of gas prices.This is Eli and his hat

Overall I had a pretty good time. I actually stayed fairly late over at my mom's house anyways but you know. There's kind of a lot going on in my life right now but I just don't have the desire to type it all out for some reason. Maybe later.This is my mom, Peter and a bench

Movie: The Island of Dr. Moreau

I did stuff today

Today was the first Saturday in long time that I didn't sleep in until like noon. My friend Luke spent the night last night so before his wife came to pick him up we were up talking and stuff so it was kinda nice. After that I lazed around for a while until I got a voice iChat invite from Ferocious (across the hallway).

He tells me that we are gonna do lunch at Costco. It sounds kinda weird but no where else do you get to buy fresh baked pizza in bulk. I hung out there for a while with Ferocious and Alastair where we got to talking about going to see X-Men 3. Although I had already "seen" it I really was dozing off and on through the whole thing so I figured I'd go see it again and see what I missed. This time I stayed awake a little bit better but sleeping in movies is just kinda what I do unless it's REALLY good or something.

After the movie we went back to Ryan's house and Computer Clubbed it up. Hence the sweet picture up top. One thing a few and my friend's have been getting into is making up songs on Garage Band. We are in the middle of a competition to see who can come up with the best songs. I'll try and find some way I can put them up for people (by people I mean me) to check out. They are pretty sweet.

Last thing I want to mention before I go to sleep is a cool website I've been checking out a lot. It's called What Would Tyler Durden Do. It's a good way to stay up to date on the latest celebrity news without feeling like a loser... I think that might be an oxymoron. I don't know.

Movie: The Woodsman

The Boys

Last night my friend, Luke came ino town and we hung out for a while. It was good catching up with him and hearing about all he's been up too. He got married last October and things seem like they are going really great for him. It's interesting to think that up until a few months ago I was getting married too. My brother also stopped by and we all hung out for some time. It was nice to see him when he wasn't shitfaced. I love him but he's always drunk.

Like two nights ago fro example, we go to see the midnight showing of X-Men 3 (which was pretty good) and he and his friends show up drunk. They passed out 30 minutes into the movie and didn't wake up until the credits were rolling. And my brother is the kind of drunk that starts talking nonsense. He tells me how much he loves and misses me and that we should get drunk together so that we can really get to know each other. I just hope that kind of logic sounds as dumb to him in the morning as it does to me when he's saying it. At least he keeps his clothes on more often than he used to. That used to be his thing; get drunk, get naked. Weird. But you gotta love it.


Movie: Cop Land

Once again

Very busy. Very sorry. Very soon, things will change. This is why. I have big plans. See ya soon.

Movie: Lost: Season 1

P.S. - Watch Lost.

Back with a Mac

The last couple of days have been so freaking cool. I love my computer and it loves me back. I was thinking about how much I will be posting and I thought maybe I should find people to actually read it. I'm pretty sure my audience at this point is at zero but I used to have a few people who read it. Really. So I'm gonna start checking out other peoples blogs and see if they'll check mine out. If you do happen to read this feel free to leave me a comment and tell me what you think. What's in it for you? Not much but at least you'll be improving your typing skills

I was also thinking about why the heck people would ever want to read my blog. I figure the only thing I have going on right now is that I can tell interesting, true stories about my life. So I better make sure I always at least have that. Now that I've said it though I feel like no story I tell could possibly live up to expectations. Hmm. Oh I know something I can talk about.

My band, Hyadbrink, are recording an EP. We are recording it with a friend of mine from my old job at my church. He has been playing and recording music for most of his life so he knows what he's doing. The only real problem has been that scheduling conflicts are making the recording process take much longer than we had originally planned on. But if things going according to (our new)plan we should be done with all recording within a couple of weeks. All that's really left is for me to sing so... We got a rough version of our song that is the most finished and it sounds great, I think. It's on our mysace right now and the response has been really great.

Another non-mackbook thing going on in my life is the amazing Netflix. I started a few months ago and I love it. I seriously have hundreds of DVD's lined up and waiting to come to me. They have every movie I've ever wanted to see so I figured why not send them all. Anyone who has it will agree with me that it has revolutionized their life. I don't even really care about going to the movies anymore.

As far as Laura and I go things are constantly changing. At this moment we are not "together" but we are still very good friends. Certain things (nothing dramatic or stupid) had been causing Laura to reconsider how she viewed our relationship and I think for the better we decided we should be just friends for now.

To end this post I'd like to thank everyone who hung in there with this blog through what has become known as "the great drought." Oh yeah, that's no one. But nevermind all that. Spread the word; Thought Cavalcade is back and better than ever!! What a glorious occasion.

Movie: Minority Report

MacBook Pro!

That's the biggest smile I can make. I'm very happy.



Movie: Big Daddy

It's about time

Lately I've been frequenting the Fed Ex website a lot. I load the page, wait, refresh the page, wait, refresh the page, wait, refresh the page, wait, refresh the page, wait, refresh, wait, refresh, wait, refresh, wait, refresh... You get the idea. Anyone who has ever eagerly waited a year for the laptop of their dreams and then one day been graciously given the money to buy it only to be teased all weekend by the Fed Ex Tracking system telling you that your package has made it from Shanghai to Los Angeles in two days but now has to wait out the weekend to come to your door will know what I'm going through. I'm betting (optimistically, I know) that within the next 24 hours I should have a new computer in my hands. I promise that after six months of having it I will refer to it at the most only 10-20 times per posting and not a single time more. You're just gonna have to give me some time to let it all sink in. Until next time, you can find me at fedex.com.

Movie: The Ladykillers

I'm a baller

I did it. Only a week (or so) ago I said I was gonna post more often and here I am, posting. Not to much to report other than I cannot wait to get my laptop. I've been reading a lot about it trying to see what others think about it but mostly it's just speculation because no one has really been able to test one out yet. I also just bought some stuff on DVDPlanet.com. I got The Lord of the Rings Box Set, extended editions of course. I also got Armageddon (Criterion Collection) because I love asteroid movies. Especially ones where Bruce Willis saves the world, again. The third and final film I got is not one I would normally buy but it's for Laura's birthday. It's Gone with the Wind (Special Edition). It's her favorite movie so... I also just bought her a new phone. The Razr V3. It's hot pink, like everything in her life and very slick looking. I had to do a little research for this phone because the cell phone company we use (Cingular) doesn't support the V3. But I found out that if you buy unlocked phones you can make them work with whatever company you want. I was a little nervous having to buy an expensive phone on Ebay let alone one that I wasn't even sure would work when I got it but everything worked out in the end. I guess that about does it for me but I hope you guys are getting ready for me to become a posting freak. I hope you can handle it.

Movie: Cinderella Man

Hallelujah

It's official. I'm the owner of my very own laptop. The hardworking people of China are building it for me right now and I should have it in my hands early March. It seems like a long time to wait and it is but at least it's all set. Right now I'm still using Laura's computer but that's all gonna change in about a month. Like I have said before, once I do get it I want to start posting more frequently. Can't wait to see you then.

Movie: Ladder 49

Let me start over

Well my only New Year's Resolution is gonna be to blog more frequently. It sucks because I still don't have my own computer but I'm gone try. A few updates: my girlfriend and I are still together; my band is still doing good and we are finishing up recording our new demo/ep; I still live in my apartment but with different roommates; I quit my old job for a better one at a motorcycle shop; I'm still saving up for a laptop (don't laugh) although it is turning into more of a daydream situation. Stay Tuned.

Movie: Nightmare Before Christmas

Oh yeah, I have a blog.

I love netflix!!! I'm still alive.

Bored and boring

I have about an hour and a half before I have to go to work so I figured I would get a quick post in before I leave. I really love the new image button on here now. I used to have another website host the images, but then they started charging. This makes things a little simpler. Also the spell check is nice, although I am a perfect speller. Seriosly.

Anyways, since this is my roommates computer (I've turned into a computer whore. I'll use anyone's.) I guess I'll upload one of his pictures for you.
He's not looking to great in this one but oh well.

Movie: 12 Monkeys

Sleepless in my bed

insomnia, originally uploaded by audkid.

Okay, I think this will actually be a real blog. I have about an hour and a few things to talk about. I think I explained before that my lack of updates was mainly due to my schedule at work getting screwed up therfore giving me less time at a computer to screw around. It's probably a good thing but certain things suffer as a result. My sincerest apologies.

I will be getting my dream machine any day now and I'm so excited. One cool thing about having it will be having wireless internet. It turns out that in my apartment there is some random WiFi signal coming from somewhere. It's funny because the only place it really comes in decent is in my room. It is a true blessing. I have a feeling I will be spending a lot more time geeking away on a computer once all of this is in line. A big part of this is due to something called Limewire. Depending on when you read this (assuming this blog will last for many, many years on the web) Limewire may have been busted and shut down kind of like Napster but right now it's an amazing thing. It's basically Napster+video+images+programs+documents+whatever! I can spend hours upon hours downloading anything from a song I just heard on the radio to the latest OS for my computer. The full effect of this insanity has yet to be seen but I have a feeling I may be in for some long nights. I didn't go to bed last night due to Limewire, so you see there is definitely the potential for some self-inflicted insomnia.

It seems like just yesterday that Laura and I were having a generic discussion about laptops. She was thinking about getting one and so began a new and expensive chapter in my life. In the three months since she bought her's my desire for one apparently rubbed off on all of my friends. I swear they all have one now. We even convinced a "Windows for life" kid to join the Apple side. He is very happy as you can imagine. I personally have no beef with Windows, I just prefer Macs.

I guess this blog didn't turn out to be packed full of info but I gotta work my way back to the 7 or 8 paragraph blogs slowly (I think I've used that excuse before though...). Anyways, just for kicks, I think I might look into getting some music up on my blog somehow. Maybe today. Check back to see. word.

Movie Donnie Brasco

Bittersweet

10101991, originally uploaded by audkid.

Right now I'm typing this on a 17" Powerbook. But it's not what you think. I'm using my friend's dad's and it's beautiful. Again this will not be a very serious post but as soon as I get my very own laptop I will be blogging all the time. Please believe me.

Movie: Casino

I suck at blogging

Just a quick post to say, no I'm not dead. Yes I did almost get fired from my job. No I didn't get my computer yet (thanks for bringing it up though) and yes I still am a slacker. I promise I will try to do a real, full-flegged post on Wednesday.

Movie: Sideways

Life Update

So the search for $4000 continues. I'm looking at all my options as far as what is the quickest way I can get my dream computer. Credit cards, loans, high interest savings accounts, prostitution, nothing has panned out so far but I'm not giving up.

I finally have enough details to clue in the eager masses as to what is happening with me and Laura. Up until recently I really was unsure but after talking to her a little bit at a time I have a better understanding. Laura is confused. For the time, we are only friends. I'm trying to act as "friendly" as possible but it's hard to not have "more than friends" feelings. Luckily she is having the same difficulty too, which tells me that she really does still like me. I just hope she figures things out soon because I'm going nuts.

The next thing I'm going to tell you may dissuade you from participating in my little venture but that is not my intention at all. I merely want to inform. As some of you know I am trying to get a free iPod. I followed all the steps but I think I may not be getting it. Not because the company is a farce or anything but because I probably cheated. After reading the rules I decided that instead of asking my friends to put up money for me, I would do it for them. I signed them up and simply gave them all my information (including credit card) but gave their e-mail address. It fooled the computer but now that my account is "under review" I may be placed on hold for a while. I'll keep you updated as developments...uh...develop.

Movie: Where the Buffalo Roam

Help me Help you

I just wanted to say hey. Not to much stuff happening. I've started doing those free iPod things and it's pretty cool. However, as all good pyramid schemes work, I need your help. If any of these spark an interest click on them.

• Free iPods
  
• Free Photo iPods
  
• Free Flat Screens
  

You do have to follow a few rules but if you do you can get stuff for as low as a few bucks. Just click the links already.

Movie: Bad Santa

Lust in my heart

Laura just got a 12" iBook from the Apple Store in Northridge. I can't stand it anymore. I must have one for myself, but a better one.

I want the 17" Powerbook. 100GB of Memory. 1.6 Gigahertz. CD-RW & DVD-RW burning capabilities. All I need is, oh... about $4000. We'll see.


Movie: The Usual Suspects

MySpaced Out

It all started so innocently. It was just a simple website. A simple website with the ability to keep members connected. My first encounter however, was not intended to be a time of connection but rather a time to listen. My band had started an account with MySpace and I wanted to check out "our space." I was impressed to say the least. It was the perfect tool for getting our music to people, litterally all over the world. I listened to our songs and thought it was nice but just then, the madness started. I thought, "Why not start my own account?" Some of my friends were on it so maybe it would be cool. I was exactly correct. Almost everyone I have ever met is on MySpace. People i've never met but would like to meet are on MySpace. My favorite bands are on MySpace. Bands I've never heard of are on MySpace. Celebrities are on MySpace. Parents are on MySpace. Everyone is on MySpace. It takes every ounce of my energy to not sit and waste time on the MySpace world. I can search for people from my past, listen to the latest release from my favorite band, keep track of all my friends and fans, even IM my friends, no AOL required. Every now and then I wipe the drool from my chin, peel my eyes off the screen and do something non-MySpace related, but not too often. I think MySpace should offer a rehab program for people who have become addicted to this digital community, because if I get any worse I may do something rash, like buying another computer so i can do twice as much MySpacing. Oh yeah, I'm already gonna do that.

As if my very own Apple iMac at work wasn't enough I have to go down to The Apple Store and by a couple more. Let me explain. Tonight, Laura (I think that's the first time I've used her name on here!) and I are going to look into picking up laptops. It may sound like fun but for someone on a budget a $4000 laptop seems insane but I know I could easily spend that much. Here's how I'm trying to justify it.

#1 - I don't have a decent computer. #2 - I need a decent computer. #3 - The better computer I get now the longer it will last. #4 - If I want to be a working recording engineer, I need the best of the best.

It's become a very slippery slope. I think Apple should offer a rehab program for people who have become addicted to this digital world.

The final bit of info I have to talk about is my relationship status. To say the least it has changed. Only a couple of weeks ago Laura and I started talking about how maybe it would be in our best intrests if we postponed the wedding. She wanted to go back to school, we both weren't making enough money and neither of us had benfits, things like that. We dacided to officially cancel our immediate plans to marry in October. It was a tough pill to swallow but I knew it was the right choice. As soon as the dust had settled with that decision Laura gave me some seriously bad news. She wanted to "be alone." After forcing her to tell me if we were broken up or just taking a break she chose broken up. Before that even had time to sink in, I think Laura felt she made a wrong move. I was sad but was gonna move on and (just as I'd hoped) she didn't like how easy it was for me. So after a few days of talking, Laura and I are almost starting over. As I write this it kinda sounds weird but as of now things are actually going okay. Be sure to follow this story closely, as things have been known to change rapidly.

Movie: I Heart Huckabee's

Back from the Dread

In the many months since I've last posted a whole lot has happened. I'll start from the beginning...or where I left off.

Right around Christmas everything was going just dandy and I had ample blogging time as well as capabilities. I worked at my office Tuesday - Friday. and I usually posted on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday. Just as I had gotten a steady routine down everything got screwed. My boss told me that I would only be working at the office two days a week and that the other two days I would be back to working at the main building as a janitor again. The only real day I can post now is on Wednesday. I've finally decided to set aside some time to begin posting again. Hopefully no one will mess with my schedule anymore and I'll be able to get back into it.

Another thing that happened involves my second job as a busser. When I first started working at the restaurant I told them I could work anytime after 5pm. They're open Tuesday – Saturday. So when I started working at the building again for my main job I chose Sunday nights and Monday nights so that it would not conflict with anything. Sounds like good planning, right? Well apparently it wasn't enough. As you may recall, this last Valentine's Day fell on a Monday, so the restaurant wanted to be open for that day and anticipating a large crowd, required everyone to be there. So the week before, I look at the schedule and see the problem. I talked to both my bosses at each of my jobs, told them the problem and asked both if there was anything they could do as far as schedule changing. Both said no. I had to go with my main job and subsequently lost the other. It wasn't a big deal since after the Christmas Season I was only making like $50 a week. I've moved on and I'm looking forward to bigger and better things like (MAKE SURE TO FILL IN WITH SOMETHING COOL AND PROMISING BEFORE POSTING). I'm really excited!

Maybe I'm just not up to snuff anymore but I think this is enough for one update although there's a lot more to tell. Next week I'll tell you everything. I know it's hard to believe me since my last post probably said something similar but we're just gonna have to build up trust all over again. Wait until you read about the wedding status. You won't believe your eyes! Ha Ha, now your hooked!

Movie: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster