I made a little video with the footage I recorded on New Years Eve then on New Years Day. Its nothing special and it actually really poorly made but its kind of cute so I thought I'd share. This is what you make when you are bored.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
A Well Spent Night
I had another blog all written out before this one introducing a little video I put together but YouTube is down right now for maintenance so I can't get the code for my video. Stupid Google. So for now I will just write my blog about what I did today, what I'm looking foward to and what I am thinking.
I woke up today and did my usual morning rutine. Then I continued my iPod project. I just got to where I was hoping I would get to by the end of the day. I reached Fall Out Boy which means I just hit the F's. Speaking of Fall Out Boy, anyone hear about Peter Wentz? How he beat up a secutiry gaurd because the gaurd "threatened" his friend I guess would be the best way to put it. It was all caught on tape and its pretty funny/sweet. Anyways, I got all cleaned up and went out to lunch with my Mommy agian today since after the break is over we won't be able to go out to get a bite and chit-chat anymore. After, I went home and sat around for a little while then Jon came over after school. Peter joined us soon after and we all played some melee. It appears I am shaking some of the rust off and getting back to my old dominant self. Lately my reactions have been really slow and it seems like my execution can't keep up with my strategy. I always have an escape/attack or whatever planned out, but when I press the buttons nothing registers or is late. I can still see all the movements and I know what to do since its pretty much second nature now but the response it slow. It is quite frustrating. We played Melee for a good chunk of time and then Jon dipped home. I thought we might go out after Jon left and I suggested a couple of spots we could hit up to Mitch and Peter but I kind of got ignored so we sat around for a little while. I can suggest something but the choice is ultimately theirs to make since they are the ones with cars. I just figure going out and running around is alot more fun then sitting around watching Richard play Gears of War or Phantasy Star Universe. Right now, sitting around doesn't sound appealing to me since I've been doing it the whole break and when school starts up I know thats what I'm going desire. Right now is the best time to be out and active cause when school starts, I'll be doing something all the time and just sitting around with pals watching the tube is going to be very sexy. We can sit around on our asses then! So I sat on my laptop for a while then Mitch and Peter finally got bored so we went out to a couple of spots I needed to hit up. We went to Platos Closet in search for my plain black layering t-shirt. We found something that would work, but it wasn't perfect. Tonight I finally said fuck it and I wont search for that layering long sleeve anymore, but I will still buy it if it falls on my lap. After Platos Closet we went to Blockbuster so I could drop off a movie then we went to Ridgedale so I could return the "Double True" shirt Jon for my for my birthday. Its a sweet shirt but Jon got it for me in a 2XL. I know I'm fat but god damn! Jon gave me the receipt for it so that I could return it. The problem was that he used his Mastercard so they gave me store credit and I had to buy something right away. Got me a sweet ass Underoath poster that will look loverly in between my Armor for Sleep poster and Kevin Garnett poster haha! We picked up some Taco Bell then went home and enjoyed some more Melee. I dropped off a copy of the old "The Hood: Preview of Things to Come" video at Brians house since he has been requesting it. Then Benny and I went to the cheap theater to watch Deja Vu with Seeman and group. It was the first time in about two years I saw Graff, Knapp, Swan, Wes, Chrissy, Domaas and Seeman. Stella was there too but we go to the same school so I see her like once or twice if a semester haha. I go to the fucking U of M, give me a break. I saw Mo Fo to and that was the first time probably since junior high. I'm sure I ran into him at Nelsons or something prior to tonight and after junior high but I cant remember. To my surprise Deja Vu was very good. I'm just sick of Denzel Washington flicks since its the same thing each time but this was a nice little change up. Everyone there also suggested watching the Prestige which I also have my doubts about but I may have to check it out since I only hear good things about it. Cheap theater also put in Apacolypto so I may end up checking that out as well. It was really nice seeing those guys agian and I almost forgot how much fun it was hanging out with them when they are sober. For a while there I didn't really care if I never saw them agian but it was really nice joking around with them. Its a shame it had to happen so late into the break since they are all going up to Duluth this weekend to snowboard and then school starts. Sometimes you just cant save every relationship. I've come to learn that recently. Its better to let go and try to make the close bonds you have with people in your life now stronger. Tommorrow Ben is coming over his eye appointment and we are going to create some tunes. I hope we can fit in about two more songs. At this phase in my immature life, writing music with Ben is so relaxing and it excellent therapy to me. I can't explain it but it feels like I am actually doing something important. I dont think we are good, but as long as the end product is something I'm proud of and something I can listen to, I am happy with it. I dont really give a fuck if other people like it, but it would be that much cooler if people did like it. Only a few people have listened to our latest song and it seems like the cringe when they listen to it but are to nice to tell us that it sucks haha. I understand its not good but I am actually really proud of the song. After that, I am planning on going to Applebees with everyone. I have to remember to give A-Chirst and Chrissy a heads up on my plans. Chrissy leaves for England pretty soon and I want to talk to her about that. Recently I thought it would be an amazing experience to study in a different culture. Last semester I started heard people talk about other culutres and I started thinking to my self, "Damn, what if the American culture isn't you?" The fast paced American life almost seems like to much. I think it would me awesome to soak in a different life style. Unfortunately, I'm to much of a pussy to do it all on my own and I get home sick way to easily. I want to ask her what motivated her to do this, and what her plans are. How long are you planning to stay there? What will you be looking for? So many things. I think its crazy that she has the courage to do something like this. That came out kind of wrong, I dont mean I think Chrissy is a wuss and I cant believe she is doing something like this, rather I mean that I can't believe anyone would do something like this cause I just cant picture myself leaving everything I love here to do something like that. Way to fucking scary. Today was a real steady day and I hope tommorrow also turns out this way. On Friday Peter and I plan on hitting up the thrift store. Which is fucking awesome since I am like the only one on our little group that loves the fucking thrift store. I hope my "Navy" coat motivates everyone to fall in love with the thrift store. Sounded like Peter is pretty interested and the other day Jon expressed some interest. I still want to make a "movie" video while we still have time. I might not have alot of time to edit it but as long as we record it, I will have it on tape. Lately all I do is splice documentary style footage and put some music over it and smoothen the transitions. Ya, thats fun and cool, but I like to mix it up. I even bought my corn startch so I could try and make fake blood. I like to challenge myself a little more each time I make a more focused video. This time I'll try some special effects and I really want to work on lighting. Hopefully we still have some time. Dean comes back "home" tommorrow night so that gives me another really good actor to use. But I havent meade a video with Dean for a long time and Deans personality isn't as bright as it used to be when we were younger so it should be interesting. I notified Ross Petterson I might need some help for him since I've enjoyed working with him in the past. I think my favorite "actors" to work with are Paul Graff, Josh Miller and Jake Pernula. They always keep a strait face, think quick and always understand what I'm asking for.
Anywho (I've noticed I say that alot when my blogs sidetrack and I need to re-focus. How come no one else uses that word? haha), I need to go check if my iPod project has gotten any further. Such a fucking pain converting the files and then putting the songs on my iPod using USB1 software. I hope to get my edited footage (not even worthy of being called video) online soon.
I woke up today and did my usual morning rutine. Then I continued my iPod project. I just got to where I was hoping I would get to by the end of the day. I reached Fall Out Boy which means I just hit the F's. Speaking of Fall Out Boy, anyone hear about Peter Wentz? How he beat up a secutiry gaurd because the gaurd "threatened" his friend I guess would be the best way to put it. It was all caught on tape and its pretty funny/sweet. Anyways, I got all cleaned up and went out to lunch with my Mommy agian today since after the break is over we won't be able to go out to get a bite and chit-chat anymore. After, I went home and sat around for a little while then Jon came over after school. Peter joined us soon after and we all played some melee. It appears I am shaking some of the rust off and getting back to my old dominant self. Lately my reactions have been really slow and it seems like my execution can't keep up with my strategy. I always have an escape/attack or whatever planned out, but when I press the buttons nothing registers or is late. I can still see all the movements and I know what to do since its pretty much second nature now but the response it slow. It is quite frustrating. We played Melee for a good chunk of time and then Jon dipped home. I thought we might go out after Jon left and I suggested a couple of spots we could hit up to Mitch and Peter but I kind of got ignored so we sat around for a little while. I can suggest something but the choice is ultimately theirs to make since they are the ones with cars. I just figure going out and running around is alot more fun then sitting around watching Richard play Gears of War or Phantasy Star Universe. Right now, sitting around doesn't sound appealing to me since I've been doing it the whole break and when school starts up I know thats what I'm going desire. Right now is the best time to be out and active cause when school starts, I'll be doing something all the time and just sitting around with pals watching the tube is going to be very sexy. We can sit around on our asses then! So I sat on my laptop for a while then Mitch and Peter finally got bored so we went out to a couple of spots I needed to hit up. We went to Platos Closet in search for my plain black layering t-shirt. We found something that would work, but it wasn't perfect. Tonight I finally said fuck it and I wont search for that layering long sleeve anymore, but I will still buy it if it falls on my lap. After Platos Closet we went to Blockbuster so I could drop off a movie then we went to Ridgedale so I could return the "Double True" shirt Jon for my for my birthday. Its a sweet shirt but Jon got it for me in a 2XL. I know I'm fat but god damn! Jon gave me the receipt for it so that I could return it. The problem was that he used his Mastercard so they gave me store credit and I had to buy something right away. Got me a sweet ass Underoath poster that will look loverly in between my Armor for Sleep poster and Kevin Garnett poster haha! We picked up some Taco Bell then went home and enjoyed some more Melee. I dropped off a copy of the old "The Hood: Preview of Things to Come" video at Brians house since he has been requesting it. Then Benny and I went to the cheap theater to watch Deja Vu with Seeman and group. It was the first time in about two years I saw Graff, Knapp, Swan, Wes, Chrissy, Domaas and Seeman. Stella was there too but we go to the same school so I see her like once or twice if a semester haha. I go to the fucking U of M, give me a break. I saw Mo Fo to and that was the first time probably since junior high. I'm sure I ran into him at Nelsons or something prior to tonight and after junior high but I cant remember. To my surprise Deja Vu was very good. I'm just sick of Denzel Washington flicks since its the same thing each time but this was a nice little change up. Everyone there also suggested watching the Prestige which I also have my doubts about but I may have to check it out since I only hear good things about it. Cheap theater also put in Apacolypto so I may end up checking that out as well. It was really nice seeing those guys agian and I almost forgot how much fun it was hanging out with them when they are sober. For a while there I didn't really care if I never saw them agian but it was really nice joking around with them. Its a shame it had to happen so late into the break since they are all going up to Duluth this weekend to snowboard and then school starts. Sometimes you just cant save every relationship. I've come to learn that recently. Its better to let go and try to make the close bonds you have with people in your life now stronger. Tommorrow Ben is coming over his eye appointment and we are going to create some tunes. I hope we can fit in about two more songs. At this phase in my immature life, writing music with Ben is so relaxing and it excellent therapy to me. I can't explain it but it feels like I am actually doing something important. I dont think we are good, but as long as the end product is something I'm proud of and something I can listen to, I am happy with it. I dont really give a fuck if other people like it, but it would be that much cooler if people did like it. Only a few people have listened to our latest song and it seems like the cringe when they listen to it but are to nice to tell us that it sucks haha. I understand its not good but I am actually really proud of the song. After that, I am planning on going to Applebees with everyone. I have to remember to give A-Chirst and Chrissy a heads up on my plans. Chrissy leaves for England pretty soon and I want to talk to her about that. Recently I thought it would be an amazing experience to study in a different culture. Last semester I started heard people talk about other culutres and I started thinking to my self, "Damn, what if the American culture isn't you?" The fast paced American life almost seems like to much. I think it would me awesome to soak in a different life style. Unfortunately, I'm to much of a pussy to do it all on my own and I get home sick way to easily. I want to ask her what motivated her to do this, and what her plans are. How long are you planning to stay there? What will you be looking for? So many things. I think its crazy that she has the courage to do something like this. That came out kind of wrong, I dont mean I think Chrissy is a wuss and I cant believe she is doing something like this, rather I mean that I can't believe anyone would do something like this cause I just cant picture myself leaving everything I love here to do something like that. Way to fucking scary. Today was a real steady day and I hope tommorrow also turns out this way. On Friday Peter and I plan on hitting up the thrift store. Which is fucking awesome since I am like the only one on our little group that loves the fucking thrift store. I hope my "Navy" coat motivates everyone to fall in love with the thrift store. Sounded like Peter is pretty interested and the other day Jon expressed some interest. I still want to make a "movie" video while we still have time. I might not have alot of time to edit it but as long as we record it, I will have it on tape. Lately all I do is splice documentary style footage and put some music over it and smoothen the transitions. Ya, thats fun and cool, but I like to mix it up. I even bought my corn startch so I could try and make fake blood. I like to challenge myself a little more each time I make a more focused video. This time I'll try some special effects and I really want to work on lighting. Hopefully we still have some time. Dean comes back "home" tommorrow night so that gives me another really good actor to use. But I havent meade a video with Dean for a long time and Deans personality isn't as bright as it used to be when we were younger so it should be interesting. I notified Ross Petterson I might need some help for him since I've enjoyed working with him in the past. I think my favorite "actors" to work with are Paul Graff, Josh Miller and Jake Pernula. They always keep a strait face, think quick and always understand what I'm asking for.
Anywho (I've noticed I say that alot when my blogs sidetrack and I need to re-focus. How come no one else uses that word? haha), I need to go check if my iPod project has gotten any further. Such a fucking pain converting the files and then putting the songs on my iPod using USB1 software. I hope to get my edited footage (not even worthy of being called video) online soon.
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