Me, Myself and Eye

Home Teaching and stuff as of late.

2009-04-03T14:15:00.000-07:00

I love home teaching. I didn't know what to expect but I've had a great experience so far with it.

The families are stellar. 2 of the 3 families have wonderful musicians, so it is very easy for me to relate and get along with them.

My companion Robby is such a killer dude. He and I get along swimmingly and we always are laughing about random stuff when heading to their homes. I'm very fortunate to be paired up with another like-minded individual.

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As of late = I was hired off of my contract and am now full-time salaried at my company. It's a bit of an adjustment because I get paid every two weeks now which I haven't had to deal with since I worked at DigIsle back in CA (2000-2002). So these two weeks are the adjustment period. I think it'll be okay. Not overly worried.

Work is busy as can be. Everyone's jittery for launch and trying to go through everything with a fine-toothed comb. Makes for stressful randomization when trying to work on projects, too.

I'm working towards 6days/week as I did back in 2004 when I dumped a bunch of weight and was on the path to being in acceptable shape.

I now try to work out at lunch, have a shower, then grab a decent lunch (like 1/2 sandwich and a cup of soup) from down the hall. I'm at 3-4 days a week of working out now and I def feel better. Of course I can do more than that, just working up to it.

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Gnarly incident at home last night. I walk into the bathroom and it is -HOT- in there. I'm like man what on earth is going on here... I open the closet door and the washer/dryer combo is almost burning to the touch. It's 12:30am as it is... I try and wrestle the machine out of the closet so I can attempt to unplug it, but my bathroom is pretty small and it wasn't an easy feat. Naturally the power plug is down by the baseboards so I couldn't just reach down. Not to mention the top of the dryer was hot!

I call maintenance to see if they could do something. I get the maintenance man's attractive-sounding daughter on the phone because his English isn't that great. She was pretty reassuring about getting it taken care of and advised me to flip the breaker which is in the other bedroom.

I really thought that confounded machine would've caught fire or at least melted some wall if I hadn't been advised to do that. Was more worried about the kitties than anything.

Da Corparayshan!

2009-03-04T15:59:00.000-08:00

Oh man I just bought tix to go see them next month and I am so amped.
Hopefully there won't be the B.O. guy there stinking up the place like last time.

I had so much fun last time with you.

Auditions and Henry Rollins

2009-03-04T13:20:00.000-08:00

So this was just a dream I remembered from last night, mind you.

But I was auditioning for a movie and for some reason Henry Rollins was one of the panelists.

I chose to do the ever so amusing monologue from Confessions of a Teenage Renegade (youtube it).

Henry was cracking up and so were the other people in the room.

I don't know if I got the part or not but I had to stifle laughter during the audition so I didn't go out of character.

Also did the 'weak wakeup laughter'. Ask me about it if you don't know what that means.

Charlie Bartlett

2009-03-01T00:32:00.000-08:00

I enjoyed this movie.

Some quite intense scenes. Some very funny.

Robert Downey Jr rose up my list of most intense, capable and stirring actors I know of.
Incredible performance.

Worth a view.

Ich will dich finden

2009-02-27T23:22:00.001-08:00

Sie wissen.

Sie hat kein idee.

Mir ist dein und du bist mein.

Flieg mir sehr weit eines Tages.

Kennst du das nicht aber ich will dich finden.

Ich bin deinen enkelsohn und du meine grossmutter.

The Cost of Education

2009-02-26T11:10:00.000-08:00

Intense!

In a fleeting moment this morning, waiting for the snow-laden Seattle drivers to make their way through, I started to look at a college I want(ed) to go to.

The cost has much skyrocketed. Now, the Conservatory was pricey enough (thank goodness I had such a great scholarship), but this particular university was around 50k/year for the whole shmere.

Crazy! That's just for undergrad. But it is a prestigious school so it'd probably be worth it.

Anyways, just pondering.

haha Pithy

2009-02-23T20:23:00.000-08:00

One way to be my journey, this way could be my book of days.

(Cue Dramatic Music)

Actually this tune isn't half bad.
I remember my World Music teacher at WSU going off on Enya because of how overprocessed it all is. I agreed with him but on the same token for that ethereal easy listening with some vox might as well give it a try.

Ein Tag

2009-02-23T20:18:00.002-08:00

Der leb des Adam :

Ich wach, noch etwas lustig wachen.
Meine katzen sprungen aus mein bett, offensichtlich mit angst.

Normally I'm not obsessive, but

2009-02-23T20:18:00.001-08:00

Kat Dennings is my dream girl, k?

Weird Thing I Think I Heard Today

2009-02-23T20:15:00.000-08:00

While I was at lunch eating Pho by myself, I could've swore I heard someone nearby saying =

"I like to throw the lint from the dryer in the toilet then go"

I was like uhh.. I didn't ask the guy or comment, but after some snickering and single raised eyebrow I figure I'd remember it for safekeeping.

Amusements

2009-02-23T19:39:00.001-08:00

Had an amusing 'tell-off' mail that apparently I was causing trouble because I said "hi" online.

Neat!

Excited about next NWSO concert, going to be playing some pretty challenging music. Naturally I'm game once I was shown the music. Woo it'll be a hoot.

Must see Slumdog Millionaire. Been getting sidetracked for weeks now.

Hmm apartment lease is up at the end of this month. I should move but job = contract at the moment. I'll figure it out. Don't really want to move out of this ward yet either. We'll see.

Realization: Just one of those things.

2009-02-23T11:26:00.000-08:00

I had an interesting moment a few minutes ago.

Lately I've been so up and down mood/attitude/outlook-wise, wondering if something is really wrong with me.

And it kind of dawned on me that I haven't had much human physical contact in some time. One of those random comforts of life that without such, one's instinctual desires for physical comforting kicks in and wreaks havoc on one's emotions. Hugs are appreciated, darnit!

Either that or I'm just losing my mind. Possibly both! :)

Personality Test

2009-02-18T17:09:00.001-08:00

On first glance.... for a fair part true.

http://www.personalitypage.com/ESFJ.html
http://www.personalitypage.com/ESFP.html

I seem to be right in between those two.

What're ye?

The King of Random Speaks

2009-02-10T00:12:00.001-08:00

Mamma Mia! = I actually enjoyed watching this movie. Doesn't matter that most of the voices were awful.

Sometimes it's fun to just let go and sing along.

Words of wisdom, I'd say.

What's up with this weather in Seattle? Took me almost 2 hours to get to work today! Silly WA drivers. Such wimps! :)

LDAP/AD integration is a pain. But I'm determined to make it work.

My double-bass skills are improving. I already have quick hands, so hoping my feets can catch up.

Short, pale, dark-haired destiny of mine, where are you?

I'm almost shivering typing this. So chilly outside!

Been a while since I've felt somewhat happy and playful. Not sure what to do with myself. Perhaps eat these awesome Gushers fruit snacks, finish typing this blog entry then take my kitty Madchen for a spinhug.

Weekend

2009-02-02T10:56:00.001-08:00

Was so nice.

Felt like a return to the way things should be in that aspect of my life. I slept great from being so tired after work.. I did some housework on saturday, cleaned up the 2nd bedroom.. Relaxed here and there with my cats who are just awesome..

Home teachers stopped by on Saturday, had a short lesson then I provided them with a short lesson on drums.

3+3+2 = Bass-tone-tone, Bass-tone-tone, Tone-tone. From slow to fast. Showed them how it becomes a nice groove at snappier tempos.

Sunday was pleasant as well. I made a usual mistake of eating lunch then having a fair nap right afterwards. Oops. Oh well, still slept last night.

Back to work today. Supervisor is out for today so trying to finish off deadlines and not mess up things too much.

Laters!

Made me think of you

2009-02-02T10:50:00.000-08:00

I was hanging out last night watching "The Wedding Singer" and the scene we used to crack up so much at came up.

"Oh my gosh she made me a present.. I Am an azz-HOLE"

It was hilarious.

The past week

2009-02-01T00:19:00.000-08:00

Has been a trip!

My new job is quite interesting and definitely very very busy. The people there are decent and I think it'll be a good next step.

That being said woo I am ever tired again. It's rather welcome!

I don't have too much else to report at the moment, but it sure is quite a weight off my shoulders.

This upcoming weekend

2009-01-15T14:28:00.001-08:00

I am pretty excited, actually.

I get to go see my old friend Kelley and meet her little family this weekend!

Have not seen her since high school, when Greg and I would always show up to civics class totally burned but still in good spirits. She was so non-judgemental, always funny and of course rather cute lol

It always lifts my spirits to see old friends happy and blessed. Her little kid is adorable and I'm stoked to meet her husband.

Also gonna chill with my folks on friday night which I'm looking forward to.

At the Kenya Jackson fireside last week I was talking with a sister missionary about how there is nothing like your mom's cooking. She heartily agreed. I wonder if her kids think the same yet.

Food (yum) for thought.

To 2008

2008-12-30T23:48:00.000-08:00

You teased me, tortured me, hurt me, bored me, ignored me.

You blessed me, uplifted me, saved me, helped me, comforted me.

Though I long for the delight of my life again, I continue on with hope. I pray for all of you who have touched my life in the hopes that you have found what you are looking for. And with heavy heart I say I am sad it wasn't me.

Tumultuous years tend to be lesson givers, so what did I learn this last year?

Love is a fickle friend. It seems to choose you instead of letting you grab it.
We meet kindred souls who find you when you most need them.

----- To David, Kris, Alan, Christie, Jennifer, Brad: You have been welcoming guides and I thank you wholeheartedly for holding my hand.

Before I really get choked up and pour my entire soul out into this blog for anyone to read and condemn/criticize/laugh at/facepalm, I should stop this entry.

I leave you with the heart rending lyrics and very danceable music of Dirty Vegas:

"You are still a whisper on my lips
A feeling at my fingertips
That's pulling at my skin
You leave me when I'm at my worst
Feeling as if I've been cursed
Bitter cold within

Days go by and still I think of you
Days when I couldn't live my life without you"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oqmhVNk3Hg

Pondering

2008-12-22T20:19:00.001-08:00

To understand something, start at the beginning.
See the twists and turns, the strife and victories.

Follow the path and see how it comes out.

Does it get more random than this?

2008-12-04T13:25:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaD9Ozdthg8

I woke up with this song stuck in my head.

And while it's not the coolest thing to admit, I really like The Sound of Music.

Things

2008-12-04T02:04:00.001-08:00

Being alone is quite an interesting thing.

For me, during the day or when my mind has ample subjects to muse upon, I'm totally fine.

In the evening, things become different for me.

Perhaps it is the same for others. However, I can only relay my experience.

All the movies we see where people are being held, where they fall asleep holding each other. That just doesn't work for me.

1. It's uncomfortable
2. I snore

I guess that's my reality, huh.

I could laugh, it is kind of funny.

But mostly I pity.

Terrible feeling to reach out to others but you yourself don't even know what you're reaching out to.

It is past my bedtime, as you can tell by these ramblings.

Gute nacht

Surprise.

2008-12-04T02:02:00.000-08:00

My mom doesn't like my glasses.

I've worn them for 5 years. It is definitely time to get new ones.

Alas that can't happen at the moment.

What strikes me is that my mom didn't say anything about them for 5 years.

Guess the truth comes out over time, doesn't it?

Slightly bitter, but it comes and goes.

2008-12-04T01:59:00.000-08:00

"Daydream, delusion, limousine, eyelash
Oh baby with your pretty face
Drop a tear in my wineglass
Look at those big eyes
See what you mean to me
Sweet-cakes and milkshakes
I'm a delusion angel
I'm a fantasy parade
I want you to know what I think
Don't want you to guess anymore
You have no idea where I came from
We have no idea where we're going
Lodged in life
Like branches in a river
Flowing downstream
Caught in the current
I'll carry you
You'll carry me
That's how it could be
Don't you know me?
Don't you know me by now?"
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From the stellar movie "Before Sunrise".

Falling In Love

2008-11-26T02:42:00.001-08:00

While I have no one to fall in love with at the moment, I feel lightly prompted to talk a bit about it.

Seems such a process. Person meets person, chemistry connects.

Seems we can have chemistry with plenty of people but where is that special spark? What really sets things off?

I've often wondered that and still am searching for the answers.

But to those who know what I am talking about... you know what I am talking about.

That tingle in your heart, that flicker of emotion.

Looking into that persons eyes and seeing all their feelings right then and there.

Ah, how I miss it.

Where you just lightly laugh together even though no words have been said.

It's beautiful.