Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Relatively Random

I'd say this post in relatively random, not because it's during a random time or day (it is not a random day; it is Wednesday, just like always), but because the subject matter I will be addressing may seem to you like they are random. Some of these articles have been issues I have been contemplating for quite some time now, others- [laughs] -just came to my attention rather recently.


Dress Pant Cutoffs- I see jean cut-offs absolutely everywhere, even sold in stores (which I think is an absolute irony), and they are undoubtedly very popular. Now I don't want to sound [not sure what the word is], but in August 2008 (proof: link), I made my first pair of dress pant cut-offs. I highly recommend making a pair: be ready for extreme comfort. There is one problem, however. Dress pants are often times expensive, so, as a result, you may be wary of "cutting" a nice pair of pants. I'll suggest a solution with a story: today I took a trip to Goodwill and purchased a pair of comfortable dress pants for 99¢ and proceeded to make a nice pair of dress pant cut-offs.

"The Most Interesting Man In The World"- Absolutely brilliant advertising. I know it is advertising Dos Equis alcohol and do not support this, but as far as advertising goes, absolutely brilliant.



"His blood smells like cologne."
"He is a lover, not a fighter...but he is also a fighter, so don't get any ideas."
"If he were to mail a letter without postage, it would still get there."
"He once punched a magician...that's right, you heard me."

Stay thirsty my friends.

The significance of clapping- this has been an interesting topic of thought for me over the years. Yes, we know clapping signifies amazement, congratulations, and the like, but do really mean these things when we clap? For instance, when we clap for a song. Have you ever clapped slowly and without enthusiasm? Then you are not using the clap correctly. Sorry if that sounded harsh. I just think clapping has turned into a necessity instead of an emotion or symbol of enjoyment. Also, as a musician, clapping seems like it should be a sign of appreciation. If there was no clapping, would you feel offended? I think most of us would, except I don't think it should. It's kind of like a rating system. Clapping should be a reward. I really don't know where I'm going with this, and I'm not sure my spiel makes sense, but it makes sense to me. Writing thought is tough, especially when it is as philosophical as the significance of clapping.

Youtube- This one is pretty outdated, yet relevant (unless you participated). Before I left Simi weeks and weeks ago, I spent one night with a few buddies and we snacked at a few choice spots including Donut Time and Tutu's Ice Cream. I took video with my Creative Vado HD camera and now it is featured on this blog, imagine that:

THE DONUT


TRIP TO TUTU'S




RELEVANT:

As for me, this week has been great. Because I have been and will be home for less than a week, I decided to hang out with a different person or group of people everyday. I tried to hang out with as many buddies as possible, but because I was/will be home less than a week, a obviously missed people. So if that was you, I'm sorry. I will be home one more week all summer, so let me know if you want to hang out!

So on that note, I leave again tonight. The week my church, Simi Valley Community Church, is at Hume Lake, I will be on the same mountain at Hartland playing drums for high school camp. I am saddened because last year at Hume was so incredibly awesome; however, I know I have graduated and this year will be vastly different from last, so I am glad I am "trying something new" at Hartland. We learned this is economics, the situation is a trade-off. Hume is, don't get me wrong, an awesome place to be, but I think the benefits of playing drums at Hartland outweigh the benefits of going to Hume again by a nice margain.

That's enough of me. Enjoy your day.

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