Mormons do it for the kids

The thought of children terrifies me. Not just in a "children of the corn" way, but in the "never ending constantly needing something from me" way.

I truly feel fortunate to NOT have any kids, but not for my own selfish reasons. The thing is, I'm not sure I could take care of a child. I'm not certain I could keep the kid from dying, let alone assist in the creation of a happy childhood.

You know how you act a little different when you're communicating on facebook or twitter? Or when your friend is filming you?

Well, I don't.

This is my personality, and I consistantly bare it all. In fact, instead of "acting up", I'm constantly "toning it down". It's a terrible reality, but I will never fake it to fit in.

That's it. That's my speech.

the news is there, you just gotta open your eyes

Man, lots of crazy/awesome music news these past few days! Hot Water Music is in the studio recording a new album! Their last album (of new music) was 2005's "The new what next".

That was arguably their best record of all time, which instantly makes it one of the top 5 most awesome records ever. I'm only working with the facts here, people.

Also, Brian Fallon's side project "the horrible crowes" has been in the studio recording their (currently unnamed) debut album, which is gonna be a full length.

Brian posted a photo of himself playing the piano, and it's the same piano that Meatloaf used on his "bat out of hell" album, so fully expect Meatloaf sized sales figures from this record. Or full on Tom Wait's style awesomeness. One of those expectations should become realised.

Someone just pulled a fire alarm in an adjacent building, and it wasn't me. FML, the cops are gonna harass me over this one.

Butterfingers

Damn, I was craving a butterfinger, so I walked over to our candy aisle (I'm at work). Some dick BROKE all of them. Like, crushed the shit out of them.

In an act of asshole collaboration, I left them there. I think it was a pretty innovative prank, and I'm nothing if not appreciative of such fine (albeit minimalist) art.

C-c-c-Combo!

I'm about to leave to pick up Mike M and see Chuck Ragan open for Social Distortion in a bit. I used to really care about what I wore to such events, but now, I am sitting in some fuckin basketball shorts with an old "The Sleeping" shirt on. I'll change the shorts (to dirty blue jeans), but that's about it.

Interesting story, I was arrested in this shirt once. In fact, it's so interesting that I won't tell the story. I'm just gonna reiterate the fact that they should NOT sell liter bottles of that 99bananas (or other fruits), and it should NOT be like $6.99.

Seriously, that shit is strong.

Oh yeah, I cut my hair today, and it's the best haircut I've ever had. I seriously looked at it in awe for like 10 mins throughout the day! I mean, it's still only like $6 day at supercuts good, but I did it myself, which is sweet.

P.S. for the record, I realised that over half of the haircuts I've gotten in life I gave myself. 10 years, and I'm only "$6 day at supercuts" good. Wtf.

Its been a while

I haven't posted anything on here in a long time, but I've been sorta busy behind the scenes, going through possible new band members. The main thing is that they need to be cool with me not drinking. Well, the main thing is they need to be good. And I think we got it covered.

I've gone like 5 months almost without drinking, and it's... it's a fucking doozy. I still don't feel like I was ever a full on alcoholic, I just think my anarchaic self destructive nature likes to poke it's head in while I'm drunk.

I laugh to myself a lot, and the crazy things I think of and shrug off when I'm sober turn into drunk/disorderly tickets when I'm drunk. I've met a LOT of alcoholics in my day, and I've also met an equal amount of people who will tell you you're an alcoholic.

It usually creates a gain for them, either monetarily or egotistically (usually both), and they can take their "wisdom" and shove it up their asses (unless you're a serious alcoholic, in which case heed their advice).

The point I'm trying to convey is this... you can't quit drugs or alcohol or cigarettes, or coffee (even any occasional use of them) for anyone but yourself. You have to want to change, and NOTHING in the world can force you to want that. It is literally the epitome of egotism that drives the addiction, the constant thought that you know better than they do.

And guess what boys and girls, you do know better than they do. You've got an x-ray machine and they've got a flashlight and a light brite.

Just keep in mind that, in a dark room, your best bet of finding your way out is by using the flashlight (or bulky and obtuse metaphorical light brite).