Yep.

*pause

Yep.

*final pause

Yeah... that was a good day.

Listening to - Christmas Song by Dave Matthews

Man, it's a complete music nerd kinda day.

After coming back from musicianship, I was feeling like I would need something to soothe me into sleep so that I could have a nap since I don't excpect I'll get much sleep this weekend. So I threw a few Beethoven sonatas into a playlist, and while I was at it I went ahead and downloaded the 7th symphony from iTunes. Not exactly the kind of thing most people just do on a whim, but like I said... music nerd. So I put on the music, lay down on the ol' futon, and rather than get any sleep, I lay and analyzed the music I'm listening to. Doh.

For any who may be intersted, the opening progression in Beethoven's 7th Symphony, Movment II is as follows: i - V - i - VII - III - II - ii - I - i - V - i

After taking it to the piano, I now can tell you that this progression is in the key of A minor. And I think I left a few chords out, but I'm going to stick with what I've got, primarily because nobody who is reading this really cares that much. But if you'd like to correct me, feel free to leave a comment and do so.

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Anyway, it's kind of a dreary day outside today, but I kinda like it. And for the life of me, I've typed and erased about twenty sentences trying to say why I like it, but I just can't seem to peg it. Every once in awhile a dreary, cold, blustery day just seems like a pretty cool thing. *shrugs* I dunno.

I'm not such a fan of the beginning. Too much waiting, too much trepidation; all these rules in a game that I hate to think I'm actually pretty good at. Surely there was a time when people could be straightforward, just lay everything on the table, and from there have the opportunity to go for it or just walk away. Nobody gets any false hopes, there's no time spent on a needless pursuit, nobody gets led on, it's just somebody saying, "Hey, you're cool, you're cute, I like you, let's hang out." and the other person saying in complete honesty either, "Hey, I feel the same way. Yes, we should hang out." or "Nah. I don't like blondes/your taste in music offends me/I've read your blog and you're kinda creepy" etc. ad infinitum. Just seems like that would work out much, much better than the system we have in place today.

Listening to - Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor ('Pathetique') Movement II. Adagio Cantabile

It's been a pleasant couple of days, I've got to say.

I went and got what was supposed to be a trim yesterday, but things got a little out of hand. You know, one thing led to another, the barber and I got to talking, whatever, and I walked out of there with what is (for me) some seriously short hair. I think the last time I had it cut this short would be sometime near the end of high school. I was kind of worried, because it used to be that whenever I got a haircut it would cause me to lose as many as three to four years in terms of the "how old does this kid look" factor. But I guess my face has aged a little, because nobody has said to me, "You look so young! You're so precious! Awwwww!" So, thank goodness for chin-fuzz, I reckon.

Also, I've had this problem this semester of turning off my alarm clock in my sleep. I keep telling myself I'm going to relocate the alarm clock to a different place in the room, but that doesn't solve the problem so much as it delays it a little bit. Maybe I could have Cozad hide an alarm clock or two somewhere in my room every night or something. He's cool like that, so he might be up for it. I dunno.

I'm not going to say too much about the stuff that people came here to see (ie, dirt, stories of John's social life, etc.), because in the past when I've done that I've just gone and gotten people mad. Can't have that. I will say that it's been a varied couple of months as well as a pretty pleasant week and a half or so.

I find it interesting how much easier it is to be creative when I'm not under the impression that I absolutely have to be. When I feel like I'm trying to impress somebody and I'm desperately racking my brain for something to do, I've nary an idea. On the other hand, when I'm more laid back and just kind of letting things take care of themselves, all of a sudden I'll see a nearly full bottle of Ginger Ale nearby and instantly a plan will formulate.

I've had a pimple on my lip for the past few days. Right where my trumpet is supposed to go. In addition to being a very, very gross thing for people to have to look at (sorry everybody), it's been a pretty painful experience. I am not a fan of acne of any sort. I'm going to put some more Clearasil on this sucker now.

Listening to - You Can't Handle This by Five Iron Frenzy (back to my ROOTS... good ol' Five Iron)

I will not get wrapped up in other people's drama, thereby creating more drama for myself.
I will not get wrapped up in other people's drama, thereby creating more drama for myself.
I will not get wrapped up in other people's drama, thereby creating more drama for myself.
I will not get wrapped up in other people's drama, thereby creating more drama for myself.
I will not get wrapped up in other people's drama, thereby creating more drama for myself.
I will not get wrapped up in other people's drama, thereby creating more drama for myself.
I will not get wrapped up in other people's drama, thereby creating more drama for myself.
I will not get wrapped up in other people's drama, thereby creating more drama for myself.
I will not get wrapped up in other people's drama, thereby creating more drama for myself.
I will not get wrapped up in other people's drama, thereby creating more drama for myself.
I will not get wrapped up in other people's drama, thereby creating more drama for myself.


There. That should take care of that little temptation. I wish everybody out there the best, and I hope in the end everybody is happy, but I've got to remember that I'm also friends with each side, and no matter how many times I want to say, "HOLY HELL, WHAT THE **** IS UP WITH THAT?" I must refrain and simply say, "They'll figure it out."

Listening to - Song for the Dumped by Ben Folds Five (for no particular reason; I just think it's a funny song)

Yee haw.

Must remember: I have a knack for screwing up. Don't do that.

Listening to - A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow by Mitch & Mickey (from A Mighty Wind)

Okay, so altogether it was a pretty good Valentine's day.

But when the first thing your date says is, "I think your hair is actually longer than mine," it probably means you need to look into getting a trim. Duly noted.

Dang, that was fun, though.

Listening to - Stream by the Dave Matthews Band (from Live at Luther College)

Wow. The gig last night was so much fun... I can't believe they actually are going to pay us for that. That's awesome and cool.

Just so I'll remember, our set list for the evening was as follows:

Me 'n My Gee-Tar Songs:
I'm Alright (Bebo Norman)
When the Rain Comes (Third Day)
Group Songs:
Within Your Love (Original)
The Hammer Holds (Bebo Norman)
His Name is Jesus (Original)
Reasons (Ryan Cabrera)
Grace Like Rain (??)
This World (Caedmon's Call)

Ben managed to get it on videotape, so I've now captured that to my PowerBook and can burn some DVDs for people who want them. Just send me an email and I'll hook you up. Keep in mind, there's no chapter markers or anything because I'm just using iDVD, so you actually have to do things like "fast-forward" and "rewind" to get to the songs you might want to hear. I was kind of bummed by that, because I'm lazy when I watch things on my telly, but I think it'll be okay.

And one last thing: the girl who went before us (Denise Hearn) was absolutely and completely BEAUTIFUL. And I'm not talking (just) about physical appearance... I mean her voice, her music, the lyrics to said music, etc. She played an amazing set; I can't tell you how nervous I was to go on after her with just my guitar. So intimidating. Anyway, go check out her website:
Denise Hearn

Listening to - Legacy by Denise Hearn

I haven't posted here in quite some time.

Not because I don't have anything interesting to say, mind you, or that my life has suddenly become boring, I just never seem to have the time/motivation to post while I'm in school.

I will say that I'm pretty excited.

I will also not say why. And I'll bet that it's not for the same reasons that you think.

Okay, I will say why. I've got this gig coming up on Thursday that should be pretty sweet. I'm rather looking forward to it. Me, Tony, George, and Melissa Skaar will be doing a few songs at the cafe at North Village. You should come.

Listening to: Girl She Used to Be by Spinaround