Congradualtions President-elect Obama

We will all remember this day for the rest of our lives. No matter if you are a democrat, republican, or independent this is one of the most important days American politics has ever seen. Our country has taken a giant leap forward in electing a black man as our President. This should go without saying, but whether you voted for him or not we should all stand together in support of him, because he is the next leader of our country and he deserves our allegiance and respect. I'm sure I will be writing a bit about him in the weeks to come but I thought I would add this short note on the actual night of his election. Sleep well America, democracy rang out loud tonight and we should all be proud of that.

"I not only recognize, but respect that we are a nation in which the people choose and tonight they have chosen Senator Obama. He was not my choice, but he will be my President and I will pray for him to lead this great nation with God's help and grace. He will face serious challenges to lead our country and he will need all Americans to give him a chance"

- Mike Huckabee


Peace and love.

What I have learned tonight

I have never felt more alive then I do at this exact moment. As I enter tomorrow with uncertainty…I can’t wait to see what’s ahead.

August 27th, 2008

Sometimes when things are most complicated you begin to see everything clearly...and you begin to understand

Rants from the jobless and sleep deprived

It's 2:09 in the morning, and so far this is the most productive thing I have done all day. Why am I awake at 2:09 (actually its 2:10 now) you ask? Well that would be because my life is full of nothingness and boredom until that faithful day comes when I get a call on my cell phone from an employer just dying for my help. Until that day I sit and I wait, filling my time with internet surfing, reading, and movie watching. This abundance of free time has given me the opportunity to observe a few things and mull them over in my mind. On of those things is the incredible big-headedness and audacity that some people carry around them like an aura that you sometimes can't see, but never actually goes away. It amazes me that day after day people brag about what they have seen or done like it is some sort of superhuman feat and we should all bow at there feet, or at the least tell them how "awesome" they are. But frankly, hearing some dude speak or seeing a famous person doesn't make you the man. It makes you one of thousands of people that heard and saw that person. Congratulations, maybe next time you can do something productive like taking your foot and shoving in you arrogant mouth.

Ok, this is the part that I apologize for some of the stuff that I have written. I would, but truthfully, I don't care and I'm not sorry. What do these people want? Do you want me to applaude you? Tell you that it is so cool that you saw someone famous? I'm just really confused. Since when did seeing someone count for anything? It all goes back to the screwed up priorities of humans everywhere. We think that somehow we are better because we saw someone cool rather than, I don't know...helped a homeless person, talked to a friend about a rough time they are going through, or just working hard at your job to help others. These are the people that I think are awesome. These are the people that I wish I could give applause to without people thinking I'm crazy.

So please, next time you want to brag about your "accomplishments", make sure you have actually done something that required more than opening your eyes. And realize that everyone thinking you are cool will never solve the insecurities you hold against yourself. Get some sleep world, we have a lot of people watching to do tomorrow.

Peace and love.

Flobots

Hey all, so back in April my friends Justin and JD Zaner came back from spring break and told us all about this new group called the Flobots. They said they were going to be the next big thing, we of course laughed and dismissed their comments...we couldn't have been more wrong. As of this week, their album is number 15 on the Billboard top 200 list. Last week is was number 183! So it's needless to say that they are blowing up. Once you listen to them it's not surprising why. They have a really unique sound that includes a viola and trumpet with a hip-hop beat. To quote from their website, "Progressive in both style and message, the band's ability to drop from symphonic rock-infused crescendos into stripped-down string-laden breakbeats has earned Flobots a reputation for both originality and authenticity." Their song "Handlebars" is playing on major radio stations all across the country so you may have heard it.

Apart from their music, their message is incredible. They advocate for social justice and equality through their music. This has been seen many times before in hip-hop, most notably with Linkin Park's new album "Minutes to Midnight." The Flobots move beyond just talking about the issues and have started to take action to make a difference. On the main page of their website they have an advertisement for this organization they are a part of called The Relief Project. This is a coalition of musicians that have come together to use their music to fight for poverty and need around the world. The Relief Projects describes its vision as: "In collaboration with other recognized non-profit organizations, The Relief Project supports communities in immediate need across the United States and around the world. The Relief Project uses music as its platform to raise money, to educate, and to inspire groups and individuals to take a more active role in caring for humanity."

I strongly suggest that you check this group out and listen for yourself. As the first track on their album says, "There's a war going on for your mind." Don't believe everything you see and hear, discover it for yourself.

Peace and love.

Confessions from the unemployed

Hey all, so I'm sure you have already heard me rant about this, but for those of you haven't I still have yet to find a job this summer. Why would I wait this long to find a job you ask? Well, I was all lined up to be working at Roadhouse Grill this summer until their owners decided to suck and go bankrupt. The result: all Roadhouse Grills across the country have shut down. This was perfect because it came at the exact time it was too late to get a decent job for the summer. So far I have applied at about ten places ranging from Dunkin Donuts to Bed Bath & Beyond. No luck yet, but I'll keep trying till I have to force someone to get a job. Just throwing this out there...if anyone knows of any job opportunities I'm game to here about them. Until that point I will continue to be bored on my couch and rummage through the help wanted ads. Donations and gifts-in-kind are greatly appreciated.

Peace and love.

Final Video Project

Hey all, I know it's been forever since I have posted but it has been a busy semester. Hopefully over the summer I'll be able to write more. For now, here is the final video I did for my digital video class. I hope you like it, it's by far my favorite video.

Peace and love