February 2010
71 posts
Grammys. Rewarding success, not always talent.
Prediction:
Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, and Beyonce will win almost everything tonight.
1.) Lady Gaga is a freak. A very talented freak.
2.) Taylor Swift is overrated. But knows how to make a hit so kudos to her.
3.) And Beyonce, well…atleast she had the greatest music video OF ALL TIME!
January 2010
97 posts
Birthday.
So my birthday ended up being a pretty good one, but left me missing a lot of things as well. Its the first birthday where I haven’t been with all my family, and the first one in years where I haven’t had my best friends around to celebrate with me. So it was a little hard going through the day without those people.
Good things about the day though: pancake pantry and movie with dad,...
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WatchMost people already know Invisible Children is my favorite charity. Working to raise money for them was one of the most rewarding things I did in highschool. Setting up benefit shows for them is what got me interested in working in the music industry. They recently won $1 Million and I’m super stoked for them. This video brought a bigger smile to my face than anything else has this week. I...
“Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”...”
– II Corinthians 12:9 (via taylorcthomas) (via chrisyoungblood)
“God rewrote the text of my life when I opened the book of my heart to His eyes.”
– Psalm 18:24 (MSG)
“The State of The Union has been boring since the second season. I dunno why NBC...”
– comment I approved. (via peterfeld)
hahaha
I just listened to Sufjan Stevens for the first time. Whyyy did I wait this long? The couple songs I’ve heard so far are so good.
I think its funny that iTampon is a trending topic on twitter. Bad name choice with the iPad, Apple.
chimbleysweep:
Why did Apple name that damn tablet an iPad? Could they really think of nothing better? No really. I require an explanation.
It’s like iPod, with an a.
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"To create is to cosign the Maker's checks."
A new article written by Jon Foreman was posted to the Huffington Post recently. It’s about the power of words and the creation of art. I’d definitely recommend reading it. You can check it out here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jon-foreman/whats-in-a-word_b_423969.html
I especially like the final two paragraphs:
“I don’t write songs when I’m happy. When I’m...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-24) →
Motion City Soundtrack (21)
As Cities Burn (16)
A Day to Remember (14)
Eminem (12)
Maylene and the Sons of Disaster (9)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
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“I’m making some cosmetic tweaks to create a more appealing environment....”
– Michael Scott
snow??
looks like I might finally be getting snow in nashville this week :) and on my birthday its a “light wintry mix.” whatever that means haha.
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Hey NFL.
Fix your overtime system. It’s complete bs. College football has had it figured out for years, take some notes.
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“What are you doing to transform the world today? I’ve been asking myself that as...”
– Jason Mraz
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I played laser tag tonight for the first time in over a year. I got 6th place out of 33 people. Not bad, not bad.
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I hardly ever go to bed before 2 anymore.
chimbleysweep:
iwillwearcompassion:
Thankfully its not a big deal because I get to sleep in everyday :)
D:
Why did I take an 8 AM english class with Steven?!
-shoots self-
8 AM and english class are two things that should never be combined. Although I wouldn’t be happy with an english class at any time of the day.
I hardly ever go to bed before 2 anymore.
Thankfully its not a big deal because I get to sleep in everyday :)
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I like this idea a lot.
Taken from Jason Tate at absolutepunk.net:
“I think it’s time someone tried a game changing move in the music industry. Someone with money. Someone that’s been lagging in recent product launches and needs to do something to really re-spark the public interest. Microsoft - I’m looking at you. Want to be cool again? It’s time for a device that you pay a monthly fee on...
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“If the burden seems to much to bare, remember, the end will justify the pain it...”
– Relient K
I’m in a weird mood. I don’t know why. I feel like I need to start using more of my time to do something worthwhile. I’m not sure what “worthwhile” means to me right now, I just know its not sitting in my room watching tv and refreshing facebook every five seconds.
So much of school feels like a waste at this point in time as well. I want to focus on what I want to...
oh, your love is a symphony, all around me,...
ohswitchfoot:
alittleoffcenter:
switchfoot
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-17) →
Motion City Soundtrack (57)
Anchor & Braille (11)
Joshua Radin (10)
As Cities Burn (9)
All Time Low (8)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Hallelujah
ohswitchfoot:
kenpatrickk:
I’m a wretched man. Hallelujah. Every breath is a second chance.
- Switchfoot
Went to a new church this morning that I liked quite a bit. I’ve got a good feeling about this one. This semester is off to a really good start :)
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Please vote for this.
Invisible Children is in a competition right now to win $1 Million from Chase Banks. They’re in first place right now and it would be awesome if you could help them get ahead even more. You can vote for them here:
http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/598099
Thanks!
random thoughts caused by music
Cody Bonnette of As Cities Burn writes some of the most thought provoking lyrics I’ve ever had the privilege of reading. I’ve spent countless hours trying to break down his songs and I still come away with something new each time. I love how he questions his faith and brings up so many questions and doubts that most Christians are scared to admit.
I remember when I first began...
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