I have actually kind of planned out my next post, but it's one of those things I don't want to publish before I have the chance to look over it again. I've actually been putting some thought into it. However, this post is about a couple things that just make me smile.
The first is a video I give my niece's boyfriend due credit for showing me. It makes me laugh.
I am a big Lord of the Rings nerd. I really am. I also love this song from Mulan - have a lot of good memories with it; so this was pretty much perfect for me and a few of my close friends.
Next, I have found a new Japanese drama I like, Don Quixote. It's got a fun and interesting story line and good actors. It's quite charming. I think Shota Matsuda (the main actor) is perfect in this role, Katsumi Takahashi (the other lead role) is too. They form a good pair.
Finally, I randomly discovered a new "Doo Wop"-esque band randomly on Youtube, The Overtones. I haven't really talked about it much but I really love old school pop. And I don't mean "old school" like the 90s, I mean the 40's, 50's and early 60's with swing music, jazz, rhythm and blues and the beginning of rock and roll. I mean Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Elvis, The Andrew Sisters, The Temptations, The Penguins and The Shirrelles - things of that nature.
I don't know what it is about that old music but I have always liked it. The structure of the music, the harmonies, the purity of it all I guess. I know, I have a very wide, and somewhat odd, range of music I like but it's true. My friend posted a video of "For the Longest Time" by Billy Joel and while watching it, I happened upon The Overtones cover. They are apparently gaining popularity in Britain and all of their songs are in more of a simple doo-wop style with 5-part harmonies. It makes me giddy; I dig it.
Their original songs aren't bad either. I like their style, it's very much old school with a bit of a modern vocal sound (Timmy, the lead vocalist, has a definite more current pop sound to his voice but I like it ... and I like that he's Irish).
It just makes me smile.
'Nuff Said,
Crysania
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Saturday, August 6, 2011
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Scatter-brained Bunny
I haven't been sure about what to blog about lately ... there seems to be a lot yet not much. So this may be a bit of a scatter-brain blog. Writing down a few random things usually helps me cut through writer's block.
1. First off, the Daily Titan 50th Anniversary Banquet was okay. Not many people I knew showed up but I had a good time with Jess, Amy and Christee. We even got a little drama as they didn't ask any of the staffers (myself, Jess and Amy included) who worked on the Nick Adenhart extra to speak. Jess was an awesome Exec Editor. We're not even her staff anymore and she fought to get us recognition. The whole things made me miss writing and editing again. I loved my time at the DT and the Sports section was just a lot of fun. Michal join Amy, Christee and I afterwards in Downtown Fullerton. That was cool too. It was good to see Michal. He helped me and taught me a lot so I've always thought of him as ... hmm ... like a mentor or something.
2. Christee and I got to talking at Heroes and I think I might want to teach English. I've never minded kids and teaching has been in the back of my mind before but I always pushed to be a writer. Truth is, I enjoyed being a tutor and I really am a grammar nerd. I like school and I like learning too. So I'm really considering going back to school to get my masters and credential. I can always freelance write too so I don't really have to give anything up. I've learned I'm not big on office jobs, I need more variety to stay happy. That's one thing the newspaper offered. It was routine in that we had to go in every day and do work, but something new and different happened every day. Teaching offers that variety too, I think. I still need to think this through though.
3. I went to my first Dodger game of the season last Thursday! They lost but I liked our seats and the game was fun. Plus, they won three straight right after so I can't be upset. Actually, in May I'll be going to three Dodger games! Holy crap! The college group at my church is going this Friday, I'm going on the 18th for Andre Ethier Bobblehead night and I'm going to see them on the 28th in Denver. I'm flying out there and taking my niece for her graduation present. It's a Go Blue kind of month I guess.
4. I've been really up and down spiritually lately. Just can't seem to feel settled or relaxed ... or calm. I put too much pressure on myself sometimes and it affects my relationship with God. I'd like to find a way to fix that. It doesn't help that I don't like to talk to people about it though. Sunday, we talked about accepting our weaknesses and realizing everyone is broken, but I struggle with that. I'm the type to hide my weaknesses and keep everything inside. For a while, I was using my journal to talk to God but I've gotten away from that recently. I should find it and try that again.
5. I hate American Idol ... but I might love Lee DeWyze. I think I'll talk more about that tomorrow.
6. I'm going to visit my big brother tomorrow I think. If not I'll do it Thursday. Part of my turmoil has been missing him more lately. My brother was so strong and easy to rely on and I really miss that about him. Memorial Day is coming up soon too so it makes me think of him.
7. That felt refreshing!
'Nuff Said,
Crysania
1. First off, the Daily Titan 50th Anniversary Banquet was okay. Not many people I knew showed up but I had a good time with Jess, Amy and Christee. We even got a little drama as they didn't ask any of the staffers (myself, Jess and Amy included) who worked on the Nick Adenhart extra to speak. Jess was an awesome Exec Editor. We're not even her staff anymore and she fought to get us recognition. The whole things made me miss writing and editing again. I loved my time at the DT and the Sports section was just a lot of fun. Michal join Amy, Christee and I afterwards in Downtown Fullerton. That was cool too. It was good to see Michal. He helped me and taught me a lot so I've always thought of him as ... hmm ... like a mentor or something.
2. Christee and I got to talking at Heroes and I think I might want to teach English. I've never minded kids and teaching has been in the back of my mind before but I always pushed to be a writer. Truth is, I enjoyed being a tutor and I really am a grammar nerd. I like school and I like learning too. So I'm really considering going back to school to get my masters and credential. I can always freelance write too so I don't really have to give anything up. I've learned I'm not big on office jobs, I need more variety to stay happy. That's one thing the newspaper offered. It was routine in that we had to go in every day and do work, but something new and different happened every day. Teaching offers that variety too, I think. I still need to think this through though.
3. I went to my first Dodger game of the season last Thursday! They lost but I liked our seats and the game was fun. Plus, they won three straight right after so I can't be upset. Actually, in May I'll be going to three Dodger games! Holy crap! The college group at my church is going this Friday, I'm going on the 18th for Andre Ethier Bobblehead night and I'm going to see them on the 28th in Denver. I'm flying out there and taking my niece for her graduation present. It's a Go Blue kind of month I guess.
4. I've been really up and down spiritually lately. Just can't seem to feel settled or relaxed ... or calm. I put too much pressure on myself sometimes and it affects my relationship with God. I'd like to find a way to fix that. It doesn't help that I don't like to talk to people about it though. Sunday, we talked about accepting our weaknesses and realizing everyone is broken, but I struggle with that. I'm the type to hide my weaknesses and keep everything inside. For a while, I was using my journal to talk to God but I've gotten away from that recently. I should find it and try that again.
5. I hate American Idol ... but I might love Lee DeWyze. I think I'll talk more about that tomorrow.
6. I'm going to visit my big brother tomorrow I think. If not I'll do it Thursday. Part of my turmoil has been missing him more lately. My brother was so strong and easy to rely on and I really miss that about him. Memorial Day is coming up soon too so it makes me think of him.
7. That felt refreshing!
'Nuff Said,
Crysania
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