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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
India Shining and I will be right there with Her!!
Sushil kumar in free style Wresting. Thats wonderful news. And, I get even more excited and fall all over in love with India and Vijender Kumar whose existence I did not know of until his claim to the Bronze, (maybe silver God willing or Gold) in Boxing at Beijing Olympics (he has yet to win it but since he is in the the semi finals, its understood). I have a soft corner for boxers because my father was an amatuer boxer and my paternal uncle was a school champion and one time district boxing champion. He is no more with us, God bless his beautiful soul.
I am ecstatic, jumping over the moon such "macho" feats, Air rifle (gold), wrestling (bronze), Boxing (silver/bronze). I am jumping with joy (with a secondary motive of losing some pounds) before I breathin the "desi khushboo". SH goes on to inform me that we have yet another chance to win a medal with wrestler Yoginder still in action. I am now exuberant and on the ninth cloud by now.
I go into a rhetoric when SH declares that the sports that do not have much publicity hence nominal sponsorship (monetary support) are the ones that are now making the "more than a billion" Indians very proud. I trump on the oratory mode, "I don't think the winners go into the arena thinking about money; it is always the love for the game. It is always the love and the dedication and a heavenly force that make them work hard and claim their place in history in spite of all the hurdles. Yes, some support (moral and monetary) is always welcome. But when you are in love, every adversity is just another encouraging push.
Once SH leaves for office instead of doing what I need to do I wind up online doing what I want to do- checking the medal count list on the official Olympics Games site. I read the news that Joginder lost the semi finals which would have secured him a bronze.
India right now has 1 gold, 1 bronze (wrestling in free style) Sushil Kumar. I have no words to express my elated state. I just wish I was in Beijing to witness this moment myself. I want to scream, hoot, cry and laugh loud till I go hoarse but alone in my house, I will content myself with this rampant blog post.
Right now, I am busy finishing my draft number two for the publication (but I had this OCS to run this post) and then have to pack, unpack and repack all necessities and infinite sets of gifts on both sides of the family, for the long Indian monsoon holiday rush and festival season. After a short hiatus at Singapore, I will see you in my Des.
Excited that I will watch the rest of the Olympics with the Indian perspective on Indian news networks and not just watch the American athletes on NBC.
The Indian media will give me wholesome news since they are not restricted to only Indian athletics. Somehow, I feel Indians rejoice for anyone who is good at their action/games, and overly skeptic of their own brood. Come to think, it's a lot like how I picture my parents, super-critical of every action of mine while the next door neighbor's kid was always better. Hmmm..
So congratulations Vijender and Sushil. Congratulations to Yoginder too (though he lost the semi finals) for bringing focus on their choice of sports and to India. For the love of the games and for our country and with the hope that our country recognizes it's potential. Cheers to every athlete and their families who love the action and don't see it as a stepping stone to a job securing exploit. You totally elate me. And Sushil's expression says it all.
I am glowing because India is shining all Gold, Bronze and with positive energy.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
On Rakhi- Sharing Memories
You always had a very sweet singing voice while I did not sing at all. But when you joined school, people heard you sing and they expected me to be a good singer. Finally when I realized I am not so bad a singer, I was really proud for both of us. Remember, how we dreamt to become a singing sibling duo like Shaan-Sagarika?
I remember at school my identity was as your elder sister, while yours was as my younger brother. That is how inseparable we are. I have always looked up to you even. And even though I am the elder you have been the moral and iron support for me. My friend, therapist, advisor, sometimes a strict one. I remember all your friends and our relatives who came to you for advice or just wanted to unburden their troubles on your young but reliable shoulders. And you would come to your room with a migraine because you never learnt to complain and took every tough blow quietly. And you never asked anyone for support in your times of trouble. I have always recognized that strong character in you and I respect you for that and so much more.
I never liked to be an elder sibling, the one with all the responsibilities to be the model child. Now I realize, that it was because I knew how hard it is to be better than you. You are the best.
It's been many years since I personally tied rakhi on your wrist and that's alright because I am always next to you when you need me just as you are always with me. Its been four years since I stopped sending you thread rakhis because you refuse to wear it for the whole day. And so I specially designed and ordered an Om bracelet for you which symbolically represents my being with you at all times and my love for you. It was wonderful talking to you and I am so glad you are wearing the bracelet.
Happy Raksha Bandhan, Bhai.
Friday, August 15, 2008
15th Aug: Indian Independence Day
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Michael Phelps the world's Best and Abhinav Bindra's Blog
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
You and Me and the Bird's Nest: Olympics 2008
This post started the night I watched the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Beijing but somehow got delayed and now we have the first individual Gold, the first ever for India. And suddenly the whole of India and every Indian is excited about Olympics and Sports (other than cricket and football. Yeah, hockey is long forgotten. We did not even qualify in Beijing.).
When I got the news that India won a gold I was elated, not because an Indian had won "it" The Gold atlas but a wholesome reliefe that the long due job is finally done.
More than a Billion people and not one who is worth the iron (I mean the Gold). Of coz there is. Abhinav Bindra initiated it and I am hoping more will follow. What I am worried about is the commercial and political advantages that people start thinking of. I am happy for India, Bindra and the sports fraternity to find another baby to fiddle with but I have my own apprehensions as well. Reminds me of the year when Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai brought the titles of world beauty and India was the focus of the beauty world. The whole mollycoddling that followed and all the pageants on television were obscenely troubling to me.
Thankfully, Olympics is not to be taken so lightly. It required lifetime of dedication and devotion to ones talent and art, so I am hopeful and pray the very best for the Indian sportsmenship. Bindra who, according to the newspapers, belongs to a well off family did not have to depend on the government facilities to forward his practice. But now I hope and pray the government will care for the upcoming sports prodigies of Mighty India.
Now, about the spectacular opening ceremony; it was SPECTACULAR, awe inspiring and quite intimidating. And these are not just my words but the words used by the NBC commentators. Everyone was simply stupefied by the Chinese spectacle and surely that is what their intentions were. It was an expensive display of power and superiority but whatever it was intended for the foremost intention was to be loved and appreciated and so it was. I loved it; I just can't stop gushing at what a magnificent assortment of extravaganza it was. For some reason the only American network with the sole rights to the Olympics Games planned not to show the Live Opening ceremony. So everyone in US could only watch it 12 hrs after it took place, along with the deluge of advertisements. Still loved every bit of it.
While I write about Bindra, I want to mention Raj Bhavsar, the 27 year old Indian American Gymnast who finally made the US gymnast team this time. The US gymnast team won a bronze and I was able to catch the late night Olympics recordings and the interview of the gymnasts. I feel happy for Raj. Bhavsar makes the Indian American community proud.
Note: You and Me is the Olympics 2008 Theme song.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Wonderful Day Means being a Kid (again)!
She had told me that her 2 yr old had his last summer class the following week. I wondered what she planned to do but then stopped thinking about it since she never asked me for any help. But, this time luck seemed on my side. I am the only known friend of hers who drives and owns a car. So Moon asked if I could take her to the community center for Aarush's last summer class. Thats how, my wonderful day began to take shape. I got up early, robust and in high spirits, although I had no idea what to expect from the day's experience (but I was sure I was going to build some happy memories and I did).
The community center is near the DMV so I knew the area pretty well. It's on a green patch with a big play ground for young adults and adolescents and a separate play ground for toddlers. They also have a green patch with barbecue oits for families to share picnics. That gave me a nice impression of the whole community center. We reached as the rest of the toddlers arrived and started with the class. The tutor had made colorful festoons with a floral pendant with the name of each kid in the class.
On the last day of the class the toddlers were suppose to make pizzas, story reading time, painting session, craft time, snack time and then sing a song time: All in an hour's time. If that is not fast and fun what is?
I became a kid along with Aarush. He did not even understand what he was required to do, but I did and was sure excited. I was eagar to help Aarush decorate his Pizza. which was followed by story reading time about five Monkeys getting ready for bed and being naughty, reminding me of my (in) famous childhood, if my relatives should be believed. There was painting time which Aarush enjoyed while I did his photograph session. Then there was craft time which I enjoyed just as much as the kiddo himself. It was such fun crafting with stars, glitter, and play doh. I made myself quite proud and took some pictures of my creative works. Aarush showed his expertise with the scissors cutting every bit of my creative arts and being looked upon with envy by the other kids who could not even hold the scissors properly.
There was a musical- song and dance by the class. One about fishes- thats how the kids become familiar with fish types like Tuna, Sharks, salmon and dolphins. I was almost an adolescent before I knew tuna and salmon, while seeing one was few more years away.
Then there was a song about Pizza which was followed by food recess when the kids were given the baked pizza and apple juice. It was such a happy and carefree time, that left me feeling exhilarated and content. After taking some pictures we happily trotted back to Moon's house to feed the pair of hungry adults and after the kiddo went to sleep continue with what we do best, one of my best ever gossip session that I had in a long long time.
Here are some of the pictures from the day's activity.
The tiny Pizzas made by the kids- with cheese, olives and pine apple toppings.
My creation with the Play Doh and stamps-
This was made together by Moon and me. The face by me and the body by Moon. And named by Aarush. Of coz no points for guessinf the name now.
Story Time and the class from far corner.
God, please lets replay this day again. Atleast some version of it.
The Wonderful Day when I become a kid again!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Did you arrive here? Why not share that with all!
My grandmother had studied in an English medium hostel run by a group of nuns in Calcutta for a year because her father thought that his adolescent motherless daughter needed some good female role models in her life. But after a couple of semesters of staying away from home she was taken back home because my Great grandfather found life difficult without his youngest child and only daughter. But those few days living in the residential school were enough for her to understand that personal journals are ones best friend and will always be patient with you.
She inspired me.
Like my grand mother, I went to a hostel since I was seven years of age but unlike her, my tears did not affect my parents sensitivity and I lived through ten years of precious moments that were lovingly named "Golden Years" by my class (The teachers called our class the most intelligent batch and the terrible nightmare that came true in the same breath, but those stories some other time). But as disorganized as I was (am) I always jotted my innermost sprites on the first scraps of loose paper sheets on sight, mostly my father's official register sheets and lose them just as easily. That's how my parents got to know how much of a shock and jarring case I was. Of coz I was mortified and promised not to write from the next time.
But, my love for books and adolescence brought me to new authors and role models. I read "Daddy Long Legs" by Jean Webster and soon after I read "The Diary of Anne Frank" by Anne Frank. This really hit at a spot; we were approximately the same age. And this was the first serious introduction to the holocaust, the way it affected countless children's (actually the world) lives and death. Our whole class read the book around the same time and it affected each of us equally and inspired many of us to start our journals(some wrote stories and novels). But, I had one trouble. I could only write when I felt something intensely. At that young age the only thing one truly feels is rage(me thinks!). And so that is what it was and still is (now I have intense feeling of love as well :-)).
So last year when I started reading blogs of strangers and more than once felt a familiarity with some of them I felt connected to a level; a part of that imaginary community and felt the camaraderie that I lack in my present state. But commenting on posts just did not seem enough. I have so much more to share. And, thus here I was again, this time not afraid to share what I truly believe in, feel inside- in my heart and in my mind. I am confident this time that my writings will not be destroyed anymore- good or bad- read or unread. Reflected upon by fellow companions or not. I am here this time.
The only thing I still have trouble understanding is the widget craze. I fail to understand why people put certain widgets to count how many people are reading their blog, which country they are logging in from and so on. Why do you care? When those people are not making the effort to acknowledge your feelings by leaving you a thought, what makes you want to acknowledge them and build your hopes on them? These thoughts came to my mind because after a long time I finally received a couple of comments. Thank you Goofy Mumma. It made me very happy.
For some time I did not tell many people about my blog. But, gradually I told a few friends about it- trying to test their reactions. Most of them emailed me back in spite of my constantly urging them to leave a comment they felt more comfortable emailing and now after these many months even the emails have become less frequent. I don't blame them. They are still just as precious. Some never referred to my journal and some just never contacted me after I told them about it (ohh.. they are alive, I assure you!).
Thus, my serious disinterest to count who has read my blog reflections. I have my moderation option which for now seems safe enough to keep me away from hooliganism. But, still the comments make me happy.
So, if you are reading me and feel anything that has anything common with me and my feelings, why not share it with me? I want to know, I have friendly company :-))
Monday, August 4, 2008
Ocean's calling, I need salty air !
The Ghirardelli Square from the back, on the way to Fisherman's Wharf. This was the old chocolate factory now an elegant shopping center. The Gaylord's Indian Resturant is here (note the red light).
A prisoner escaping from Alcatraz is depicted here. It is automated.
Wax and Brangelina
The Golden Gate Bridge through the haze and the ferry.
The Pelicans against Alcatraz Prison. Each time I look at it, it reminds me of "The Great Escape" and school days.
In the end we stood and gazed at the hazy Alcatraz, the Golden Gate at the distance and the hilltop downtown against the setting sun. It was a beautiful sight to take in. We asked a tourist to click "A couple" picture for us, spent some cozy minutes gazing at the beautiful bay, watching the hazy gold sunset, the lazy seals and the busy pelicans- delightfully content we trotted back home.
This is Fisherman's Wharf, one of the beautiful reasons that made Tony Bennett croon "I left my heart in San Francisco" and for which he won two Grammy Awards.
NOTES: Title: Taken by a song written and sung by Peggy Lee (1962).. All the photos have been shot by the author.


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Archive for the 'Thoughts' Category
Song Lyrics and Dirty LimericksMay 4, 2010
Punk Rock Shows and Rickety StairsApril 13, 2010
Moving on from my last entry. I don't want to say that the music scene has died, but it has certainly changed. We no longer have 5 or 6 local bands trying to fit into a show, instead we have touring bands that remember the old days stopping by. Instead of begging for an opening spot at The Tattle Tales show, my band is putting the show together. I guess you could say that the shows/ bands have progressed in quality, but the fans have died down. Kids just don't like music anymore.
Hopefully this doesn't come off the wrong way, but if you have ever been to a show, you should thank The Side Project for it. Even if you hate their music, it's still almost entirely their work that has got the shows where they are.I know there were bands before them, but TSP spread pop-punk to the kids of the area (including myself), and influenced pretty much every local band that has started since then. They put Ashland/Washburn on the map for touring bands like The Leftovers, The Tattle Tales, Project 27, The Guts, The Jetty Boys and at least a dozen more.
There have been a few bands that have strayed away from that ("we're bringing back classic rock"), but overall the area is entirely pop-punk. I understand that it is a dying genre that is being played in a dying music scene, but maybe it will change. I can't make you go to shows, and I can't make kids start bands, but only you can help prevent forest fires.
Punk Rock Shows and Black CigsApril 13, 2010
I found myself lost in Youtube for over an hour and ended up where I always do, watching old Side Project videos. Then I started thinking about how much I miss going to those shows. Sure, there are still shows in Ashland and and a few of the same bands played, but it's just not the same.
I remember my first Washburn show and how I only knew 4 songs the entire night, but it was still amazing. It was the first time I had seen a real pit, the first time I smelled Djarum Black's, and the first "party" I ever went to. I miss the days when people didn't care about how they looked at the shows and actually went there to have fun. Believe it or not, people used to dance, jump, and mosh at shows. Now you're lucky to have 4 perfectly straight lines of people looking at you with their arms crossed and their heads tilted to the side.
It probably doesn't mean much to the few people that read this because they weren't there and it's just another show to them. To me it's more than just the bands and dancing though. It used to be a very different experience than it is now. I was always with the group of kids that shows up early for the show, but that group of kids doesn't exist anymore. After waiting on the front steps of the Civic for sometimes an hour, Ben would show up and let us in, and we'd pay our $4 and go upstairs.
There was always a certain feeling in the air at shows. There were the kids that everyone knew and the new kids that were clearly scared to be there. Back then I didn't know every person that was there because there was more than just one group of kids that went. Now you basically have to beg your friends to come to the show, and it wasn't even to see your band. You have to beg them to come so that you can get their $5, so you can pay the touring bands enough to make it to the next city.
I didn't mean to make this a comparison, but there are a lot of differences between the shows now and how they were then. Back then I would leave every show sweaty and thankful for the cool summer air. After a night of rocking out and screaming my lungs off, I would go to the gas station and buy the first drink that I could get my hands on. Everyone would be looking for something to do because it's 10 on a Saturday night and nobody had made any plans because of the show.
This is going to sound deep, but it's very true. The shows really changed who I am as a person. I discovered my favorite band, I found music and people that I could relate to, I found something to look forward to every month or two, and it gave me reason to learn how to play bass. I made friends,became a much more confident and outspoken person, not to mention I learned to appreciate certain things a little more. Who needs a big stage, a pro sound system and a lighting rack? Sure we had to tape mics to stands sometimes, but at least kids had fun and looked forward to shows. Don't have money to pay for professional shirts? Paint your band's name on a Goodwill shirt, I'll buy it.
I know I missed the start of the Washburn pop-punk scene, and really I was only there for the last part of it, but I still miss it just the same. Now that the music scene has moved to Ashland and I have to book the shows, it just doesn't have the same feeling of excitement to it. It's almost more of a sense of responsibility than anything. I hope someday there will be a few people and a few bands that start caring about music in the area again.
Old School EntryFebruary 26, 2010
I think most of my recent entries have been done with a purpose. If you were a reader when I first started you know that there is something wrong with that. I have done quite a bit since my last real entry, but I'll try to keep it brief.
I've hung out with Fitz every day for the last like 6 days or something, so I've spent a lot of time on ChatRoulette and at Wal Mart. I think it might be an Ashland only thing, but walking around Wal Mart is a very common pass time. I don't think I've ever gone there and not seen someone that I know, it's just not possible. I took his skateboard and I've slowly been teaching myself how to skate. I don't want to learn tricks or anything, just enough to be able to get places on it. I would like to get a longboard at some point, but they are pretty pricey.
I've slowly been putting together a board of my own, and so far I have a deck and trucks. I don't want to buy anything or use anything new, but if you want to donate me some parts that would be great. My friend Randy just called and said he might be able to hook me up, we can pray. I might be hanging out with him tomorrow and I'm pretty excited. He's basically the coolest kid on the planet and I haven't seen him in forever. I'm gonna go learn how to skate…
Acceptance of EvolutionFebruary 3, 2010
Religion/IQ by StateFebruary 2, 2010
This is similar to the last graph that I posted in a few ways. These are all of the states again, but this time they are listed in order of religiousness. Being "religious" according to this graph is just being non-atheist, not christian. There is a lot to take in right here, so I'll point out some things that stand out to me.
- Mississippi has the highest rate of religiousness and the lowest average IQ in the nation. It is also in the south.
- Vermont has the lowest rate of religious and the highest national IQ. It is in the north.
- The top 1/3 are all in the south and are the most religious. They also hold 70% of the IQ's below 100.
- The most religious states are also the most poverty stricken.
- I love visual aids. (Yes that is a fact)
Playing with PhotoboothJanuary 29, 2010
I think I'll be more motivated to write if I keep my entries shorter. I had a fairly eventful day, at least compared to my other days. I'll keep it short though…
Big news! I am officially an employee of ChaCha! Text us at 242242 and ask a question, and maybe I'll be the one who answers it. I had a job interview with Check Advance earlier today, but I'm not too hopeful. I have to write a "Marketing Plan" for this business, as if I know what they do. They prey on the poor people in the area, what more of a plan to they need?
I chilled with Nate today and played some Super Smash Bros Brawl. I've been getting better at that game for sure, but I'm still not sure on which character I like most. Any suggestions? I hung out with Chloe for a bit too, and we took some ridiculous pictures, which will be on here by the time you read it. I'm gonna watch some Cops, eat Doritios, and have a good night.
Top 10 Albums of 2009January 23, 2010
I'm awful at writing review of albums, so I think I'll just go with the first thing that comes to mind when I see the album title. Enjoy.
10.Grey Britain- Gallows
Grey Britain is a great album, but doesn't even compare to their live show. Their singer verbally tore apart all of the "questionable" bands on Warped Tour right in front of them, and then physically attacked a fan for making him mad. I think they deserve a top 10 spot for that alone. I'm not saying that the album isn't good, because I thought it was great, but see them live if you get the chance.
9.Chasing Hamburg- Polar Bear Club
I didn't get a chance to fully appreciate this album. I got it at the same time as a bunch of other albums, so it didn't get my full attention. Despite the lack of attention I still found quite a few tracks that I really liked. Raspy vocals, upfront guitar, solid drumming, maybe not the number 1 album of the year, but one of the best for sure.
8.Poetry of the Deed- Frank Turner
Frank Turner is a different style of music than I normally listen to, which says a lot about this album. I heard that he was touring with The Gaslight Anthem, so I had to check him out. His upbeat folk-punk sound was totally what I needed at the time, and I still love it now. "Try This at Home" is the stand out track for me, check it out.
7.This Will Be The Death of Us- Set Your Goals
It must really suck to be Four Year Strong right now.
6.Homesick- A Day To Remember
The opening track tore up my car speakers, and it didn't stop there. Need I say more? No, but I will. Almost every song has a mosh call, and sweet breakdown to follow it, how can you not like that? If you haven't heard them think of Blink 182+ New Found Glory+ A good hardcore band. It sounds weird, but it's not at all.
5.Sheboygan- The Jetty Boys
This is exactly what Green Day SHOULD have released this year. Seriously.
4.Smarten Up- Project 27
Project 27 is another one of my favorite bands by far. They are super chill guys and make amazing music. Musically they sound live just like they do on the album, but with WAY more energy. I might be a little bias because they are willing to make the drive all the way to Ashland to play for us, but I don't care. I've listened to this album from start for finish more times than I can count.
3.They Came From The Shadows- Teenage Bottlerocket
TBR picked up right where they left off. Straight forward Ramone-core pop-punk. If you expected something new, then you were disappointed. Change is the last thing that I wanted from this guys, and they didn't disappoint me in the least. This album covers all corners,from skater anthems like Skate or Die, to Bigger Than Kiss, which breaks down the reasons that they are better than KISS.
2.All I Have to Offer is my Own Confusion- Fireworks
I didn't even know who Fireworks was until I saw them open for New Found Glory in March. They were one of the best opening bands I had ever seen, so I bought their album and listened to it for the rest of the trip. I eventually got to the point where I could sing along to every song, and it became my summer album. I can't think of anything I'd rather do than ride my bike around at 3am listening to this album.
1.Dream Homes- Dear Landlord
I honestly don't know what to say about this album, except that it was my favorite of the year. It has everything that I can ask for, short songs, aggressive vocals, lyrics that I can relate to, gang vocals, choppy guitar/drums, and "Three to the Beach". If you haven't heard it then you're missing out, fix it.
Honorable Mentions
Year One-Psyched To Die
Picture this, Hardcore Punk band+ Pop-punk singer+ ever song is about suicide. Sounds ridiculous, but it's awesome. Don't think "I'm in an emo band, and I hate my life", but more of a "Wow, you all suck and so does everything else, I think I'll kill myself". Year One is short and to the point, just how I like it.
Disasterpiece- First Class Motive
Acoustic pop with some comedic lyrics. Probably not a chart topper, but still good to listen to at the right time. My biggest problem is the name of the album, which is a Slipknot song and the name of one of their DVD's.
Relapse- Eminem
This was supposed to be Eminem's big comeback album, but I don't think it was as good as The Eminem Show. His voice in a few songs bothers me, but the rest of the album is solid. Good lyrics, Good beats, and as always good flow. An honorable mention for sure.
Blueprint 3- Jay-Z
I didn't get this album until 2010, so I can't say it was one of my favorite of '09. I haven't sat down and listened to the entire album, but I have listened to most of it. Jay-Z is pretty new to me, so I'm still getting used to him and his style, so far I love it though. Death of the Autotune? Take that Lil' Wayne.
Guilty pleasure album of '09 for sure. So what?
The Roadtrip before the RoadtripJanuary 21, 2010
I haven't formally slept since my last blog entry, but it's sort of a new day. I left my grandparents house at 6am to go to Minneapolis to pick up my stuff. The ride wasn't terribly entertaining, but I tried to sleep for most of it. I think I have gotten rid of the last of my connections with Inver Grove Heights and Granite Bluffs, which is nice I guess.
I don't have a lot to say, but I did add a new page (on the right side of the screen) which has a list of every band I've seen live. I'll be adding a few new ones over the next month or so. So go check that out and check out the Wishlist while you're over there.
I try not to pick sides when it comes to politics, but I found this chart rather entertaining. It might be hard to read, so I'll sum it up. This is a list of states in order by average IQ (Highest at the top). The blue lines are the ones that voted democrat, and the red lines are the ones that voted republican. Also notice that the South is awful at absolutely everything.
Guess Who's Back?January 21, 2010
Me. Guess who cares? Nobody.
I'm staying at my grandparents house because tomorrow I will be leaving bright and early for a trip to Inver Grove Heights and back. Spending 8-10 hours in a car in one day has been done before, but I feel as though I'm not mentally prepared for it this time. Usually there is a show at the end waiting for me, or perhaps a week at a waterpark or something. You know what's waiting for me? A chance to revisit one of the bigger failures in my life, and my mattress.
Since we're leaving in just over 3 hours I should be sleeping, but God knows that never happens. I did sleep for 2 hours earlier, but I think that was more of a nap. I've tried different pills and Nyquil to try and fix my insomnia, but none of those really do anything. I think it's more of a psychological thing than anything. There is a small possibility that I develop a personality disorder and then my alternate personality convinces me to blow up my house, quit my job, and start a cult like underground fighting club. We can all dream.
I'm going to make a Top 10 Albums of '09 and I'll review the upcoming Set Your Goals/Motion City Soundtrack/The Swellers show this weekend. I'll try to keep my entries a little more consistent, but again, no promises.

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By Tarek Ramchani
One of the two new Audi teams for the 2013 ADAC GT Masters season is YACO Racing. The team raced in the German GT series last year with a Reiter Engineering built Chevrolet Camaro GT3, with very mixed result. This year they have decided to switch to the Audi R8 LMS ultra.
A single car will compete in the eight-round calendar. The YACO car will carry the number #16 and will be shared by Philip Geipel and Dino Lunardi. Philip Geipel raced for the team last year with the Camaro. Dino Lunardi is of course the 2011 ADAC GT Masters champion with Alpina BMW, a team who he competed for last year as well.
The opening round of the ADAC GT Masters is set at Oschersleben this weekend. The YACO Racing Audi will be one of six R8 LMS ultra cars entering the event, three from Prosperia C.Abt Racing and two from MS Racing.
Photo credit: KSM - Sport - Marketing / Kai Malditz


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So the packing continues. Moving day is only two sleeps away. Deftly side-stepping the obstacle course of boxes in my hallway makes me feel both nimble and nostalgic. Every time I move I make the same pledge to be more ruthless in weeding out the non-essentials, and I think I've done a better job of it this time. Gone are the tealight holders I bought at the dollar store in my second year of undergrad. Gone are the objects that after years of being squished are barely recognizable as pillows. Gone are the masses of tiny decorative boxes filled with spare buttons, safety pins, and (for some reason) ribbon spools. My rat-packiness is astounding. I keep reminding myself, each time I tape another box closed (with that satisfying stretch and slap of packing tape) that in a few days I get to unpack, reorganize, build myself a new space. Make coffee in a new kitchen, curl up amidst a different configuration of furniture, have a backyard. Whee!
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thank god for your blog, dude, otherwise thing that i can only allude to may have gone very awry
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p.s. its jodi
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ribbon spools? andrea what's that all about?? and I'm truly sorry you had to trash the dollar-store stuff :(
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the ribbon spools were actually left over from last summer and my ardent belief that what our department's softball team needed to win was matching nipple tassles. i never finished making them (confession: i never figured out how to make them in the first place, all my attempts ended up looking like grade-school crafts gone wrong), and our team never won. coincidence? most likely, since we've now won twice so far this summer, with tassle-less nips.
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"I am more sinned against than sinner". Discuss " I am a man more sinned against than sinning," this is Lear's evaluation of himself when he is at his weakest. To sin is to contravene the rules of God, as this play is set in times before the church played an active role in running the state the king was the only one who could say what is wrong or right. This quotation is derived from the storm scene in Act 3 Scene 2. Before we accept this we must take into account his condition. His two eldest daughters who earlier expressed a "love that makes breath poor and speech unable" and professed to be, "an enemy to all other joys", have just rejected him. He sees his suffering as being sinned against. Although the statement itself reminds us of "Which of you should we say doth love us most," we see he has improved into at least acknowledging that he has sinned. ...read more.
And thou art twice her love." The rash and rigid one-dimensional mind of Lear's is fooled many times by Goneril and Regan who combine forces to crush Lear into the ground. "We must do something and it'h' heat." Amongst the abyss of the "gilded butterflies," Lear does not see through the immorality of the truth telling Cordelia as he clearly disowns and disinherits her, "Here I disclaim all my parental care," and, "thy truth can be thy dower." Even Regan acknowledges her fathers foolishness, "Such unconstant stars are we like to have from him as this of Kent's banishment," as Kent is exiled. Goneril and Regan's true colours show when Lear comes to visit them and is cast out into the storm with the reply, "This house is little/the old man and's people cannot be well bestowed." Lear is demoralised and his mental health is fast deteriorating only his two loyal servants stay with him the fool and Kent. ...read more.
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So last night I sat down and watched 3 episodes of season 6 including Lane's wedding. That wedding looked like a great time. I missed almost all of season 6 when it came out and I was confused as to most of Luke and Lore's relationship but it is all beginning to make sense now. Is it just me or were they just barely a couple through their entire engagement. Luke is so distant. I know it is just his nature, but Lore can't live like that. From day one Lore was keeping secrets, then Luke was keeping secrets, then Lore has to keep more secrets to pretend she doesn't know about Luke's secrets and it just builds and builds and builds until all your time together is pretending to almost be an entirely different person than you are. Even those the original "secrets" aren't terrible things, they grow into terrible roadblocks.
Now that I can see them headed for a downfall, it makes me wonder how I feel about Lore's single situation in recent episodes. She still loves Luke, but could it ever work? Christopher has become a much better person in my eyes than he started out, but she doesn't love him. At least not like either of them deserves. I am beginning to think Lore doesn't need a man, she just needs a new baby and another relationship just like Rory. Like it was just the two of them the whole time Rory was growing up. She needs some one at home, but not a lover.
I really don't know what I am talking about, just tossing the drama around in my head.
I started knitting top down raglan cardigan based on the one at this site, but I am knitting it back and forth rather than doing a steek. I would want to do a crochet steek, but can't find enough info on the internet to make me comfortable cutting into a sweater and I don't have any books that mention it. Besides, if I don't have to steek that is even less finishing right? and I sure do hate finishing. Anyway. It will be only two or three colors. I have a bunch of Paton's Classic Merino Wool Laying around (about 7 skeins in three colors) and I really need a cardigan for casual, non work (my work clothes are grubby) purposes.
I don't have a pic today, because their isn't anything to show yet, but I'll get you one soon.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Netflix Season 6
Posted by brandilion at 10:56 AM
2 comments:
- Tim King said...
It's not your imagination. Lor really was keeping secrets. And then Luke was keeping secrets. The thing is, I believe they could make this work. And they still can.
- April 13, 2007 at 10:32:00 PM EST
- mandie437 said...
this for me is a hard one. I just dont like chris. I think he is so self centered. I really like the idea of luke and lore getting back together but maybe i can blame that on the writers for playing on that for sooo long. I guess i'd be lost if they ended the show with out them being together.
- April 16, 2007 at 1:01:00 AM EST
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