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Saturday, April 16, 2005

I'm in a random mood right now. And in a very peculiar mood...

I just watched this dramatic movie about little people with my ma...::shakes head dumbly:: It was really odd...not because it had little people everywhere- just the plot line...really really odd.

I went thrifting today with Emma at the new Salvation Army. Whoa dude, we got a lot of great buys! We had a lot of fun and met some nice people.

But my favorite buy was actually for someone else. I was really excited about them because I remember this story she told me. And when I saw the item(s), I immediatly thought of her. She really deserves this (these) item(s) because she is a wonderful friend and even if they may not fit, I hope she can keep them as a keepsake. I'm really excited to give them to her.

I also got 2 sweater vests (1 red, 1 bright yellow), a polka dot thermal top and pants, a little boy's dinosaur pj top, sweet ass white golf shoes, a school girl tie, a little boys Antioch Wildcats jersey, and a bodacious plaid sport coat. Killer.

I plan on going back there soon to check out some plaid pants because I found this really great pair but they were too big =( Fiddle sticks. So I need to make up for the lost cause and get another pair because I love my plaid pants- oh yes I do.

We were flipping out there...it was a goldmine of friggin awesome stuff!! I was holding this brown tie with white polka dots for the longest time, but then I misplaced it. I was so bummed. I love brown and I love polka dots...that was THE tie.

Friday was the Improv show. I was questioning my improv-ish abilities before the show because I was totally blanking on ideas. I was mostly thinking about if I was this blank before the last show. I wasn't nervous or scared because I've done it before- I was just...apathetic I guess. I was having trouble getting pumped because I couldnt really feel any butterflies or feel any creative juices flowing. It was kind of 'out of body' for me...I just felt floaty and not there completely.

Once the show started and I moonwalked on stage, I came back. I felt again and became very comfortable. As much as I hate doing it in class, I love improv. I love how spontaneous it is and how you never know what to expect. To me, improv is pretty much like life in a nutshell - you watch and learn, have to think on your feet, and step into the action when necessary. Improv reminds you that you need to laugh at life because it's funny, it really is funny when you think about it. You just have to be reminded sometimes. Things like improv help you remember those things...kind of like the 'cue laughter' sign on talkshows.

We had a really successful evening. I think we all did very well and that Gracie + Brendan were very fun hosts. We all just had fun up there. It was like there wasn't even an audience anymore. I felt like I was just messing around with my friends.

Erin came on stage for the dating game. That was a blast and a half! She did very well and I am glad she could share the stage with us once more for the show, if only for a few minutes. She was hilarious =)

My family really liked the show and said I performed even better this year. It makes me happy that I'm improving throughout the years.

After that, I went to dinner with the fam. I was really tired and there were so many things I could do that evening. I decided that sleep could wait and went to the show at Venetian. Monday's Hero, University, AMMI, Braille, and Felix Culpa played that night. I missed University (NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!) and part of AMMI. I'm really glad I went because it was Monday's Hero's last show. They were one of my favorite bands. They were actually my first favorite band. I have their CD signed and a teeshirt. I was pretty good friends with the lead singer for a while. And Robert Bock...good LORD he was beautiful! Tight pants never looked so damn good. I think I got a hug from him once. As Vickie says, "Woft, woft"

Their last song was "My Last Winter" and I sang along because I knew the words. They are one of my favorite local bands. They were my first favorite local band. I got my cd signed by them. And they will always be one of my favorites. RIP Monday's Hero.

I am so incredibly bummed I missed University, though. I flipping LOVE them. They are one of the few local bands that sound just as good on CD as they do live. But nothing can beat a live performance. I mean dude, the lights, the music, the band performing RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU, just the whole atmosphere of it all- you just can't get that on a CD.
I have some of the fondest memories at these concerts. They are all so simple, yet magnificant.

I just picture myself in thee audience at the Venetian, looking at the band playing before me...looking at their fingers strumming or their facial expressions while they sing, the drummers drumming away...Then I look up at their silhouettes on the ceiling; they are all multicolored from the lights and I always wish I had a camera to capture that. I look around at the audience surrounding me- some are my friends or aquaintences, some are schoolmates, some are strangers, but all are here for the same reason: the music. The atmosphere is most relaxing and free spirited. Everyone's main focus is the band playing and they all seem to be in a trance from the music. My head is nodding along with the beat and my foot is tapping just the same. For the evening, everything is beautiful. Anything that is bad or bothering me just disappears. It's almost like a mental cleansing. It's then when I feel alive again.

I didn't have to pay. It was a sold-out show that already started and I just kinda walked in. I had money but nobody checked me. It was packed last night, but it did't keep me from finding my lovlies. I used the money I had to buy the mix cd with Monday's Hero, Braille, and Felix Culpa. I also got 3 stickers, a Braille button, and an Ammi poster. Sweet deal for 6 bucks, if you ask me.

I saw some old friends from middle school. I was kind of akward. I didn't know whether I should say 'hey! remember me?' or not. I would normally do so but I was really exausted that night and plus, they walked by me once or twice anyway and didn't say a word to me. I must have grown up since then, though it doesn't really feel like it. I don't feel as if I changed much. Maybe. I don't know. I'm with me too much to notice any differences.

This post is really backwards lol. I went from saturday to friday. I'm thirsty. Me amo The Softest Sound. Oi, RIP to them, too, dammit. Why all the good bands?

I need to go to more shows. I've forgotten how much I love them. I used to be at a show every week: every friday, saturday, or both. From the Civic Center to Venetian. I was just reminicing about a show I went to last year around Jan/Feb. It was an acoustic show at the Civic Center and it was quite an interesting show. Now that I look back on it, it was one of my favorite shows. Getting lost lol, the wonderful acoustics, the fire alarm and making snow castles in the parking lot, sitting on the couch next to Jeff (he would clap his hands and crack up-and inevitably I would crack up too lol), Mark putting a huge potted plant on top of on of the amps and then worshiping it, his free, trippy CD with "Shakey shakey" on it...yes, that's definately one of my favorite shows. Great memories with great people =)

I remember when I went to see Snowpants and sported my snowpants. Too bad the show was canceled though, but then again I got in free. And that's when I met the cute boy as well as bonded with one of my good friends.

The second show I ever went to I hung out with Meg and we went to Taco Bell. I met this boy. At first I thought he hated me but it wasn't so. I still see him every so often, and I blush when he says 'hi'. I am happy that he still remembers my name, considering we don't see each other all that frequently. I'm just silly like that.

I have changed my outfit about 3 times since I got home this evening. I'm glad I've got some more fun clothes to spice up my closet.

I feel this post has gotten far too long so I suppose I am done thinking for tonight. I should get some sleep. I think I will fall asleep to University (yum!)

Love to all and then some =D

Jenny at 10:01 PM

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Saturday, April 16, 2005 I'm in a random mood right now. And in a very peculiar mood... I just watched this dramatic movie about little people with my ma...::shakes head dumbly:: It was really odd...not because it had little people everywhere- just the plot line...really really odd. I went thrifting today with Emma at the new Salvation Army. Whoa dude, we got a lot of great buys! We had a lot of fun and met some nice people. But my favorite buy was actually for someone else. I was really excited about them because I remember this story she told me. And when I saw the item(s), I immediatly thought of her. She really deserves this (these) item(s) because she is a wonderful friend and even if they may not fit, I hope she can keep them as a keepsake. I'm really excited to give them to her. I also got 2 sweater vests (1 red, 1 bright yellow), a polka dot thermal top and pants, a little boy's dinosaur pj top, sweet ass white golf shoes, a school girl tie, a little boys Antioch Wildcats jersey, and a bodacious plaid sport coat. Killer. I plan on going back there soon to check out some plaid pants because I found this really great pair but they were too big =( Fiddle sticks. So I need to make up for the lost cause and get another pair because I love my plaid pants- oh yes I do. We were flipping out there...it was a goldmine of friggin awesome stuff!! I was holding this brown tie with white polka dots for the longest time, but then I misplaced it. I was so bummed. I love brown and I love polka dots...that was THE tie. Friday was the Improv show. I was questioning my improv-ish abilities before the show because I was totally blanking on ideas. I was mostly thinking about if I was this blank before the last show. I wasn't nervous or scared because I've done it before- I was just...apathetic I guess. I was having trouble getting pumped because I couldnt really feel any butterflies or feel any creative juices flowing. It was kind of 'out of body' for me...I just felt floaty and not there completely. Once the show started and I moonwalked on stage, I came back. I felt again and became very comfortable. As much as I hate doing it in class, I love improv. I love how spontaneous it is and how you never know what to expect. To me, improv is pretty much like life in a nutshell - you watch and learn, have to think on your feet, and step into the action when necessary. Improv reminds you that you need to laugh at life because it's funny, it really is funny when you think about it. You just have to be reminded sometimes. Things like improv help you remember those things...kind of like the 'cue laughter' sign on talkshows. We had a really successful evening. I think we all did very well and that Gracie + Brendan were very fun hosts. We all just had fun up there. It was like there wasn't even an audience anymore. I felt like I was just messing around with my friends. Erin came on stage for the dating game. That was a blast and a half! She did very well and I am glad she could share the stage with us once more for the show, if only for a few minutes. She was hilarious =) My family really liked the show and said I performed even better this year. It makes me happy that I'm improving throughout the years. After that, I went to dinner with the fam. I was really tired and there were so many things I could do that evening. I decided that sleep could wait and went to the show at Venetian. Monday's Hero, University, AMMI, Braille, and Felix Culpa played that night. I missed University (NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!) and part of AMMI. I'm really glad I went because it was Monday's Hero's last show. They were one of my favorite bands. They were actually my first favorite band. I have their CD signed and a teeshirt. I was pretty good friends with the lead singer for a while. And Robert Bock...good LORD he was beautiful! Tight pants never looked so damn good. I think I got a hug from him once. As Vickie says, "Woft, woft" Their last song was "My Last Winter" and I sang along because I knew the words. They are one of my favorite local bands. They were my first favorite local band. I got my cd signed by them. And they will always be one of my favorites. RIP Monday's Hero. I am so incredibly bummed I missed University, though. I flipping LOVE them. They are one of the few local bands that sound just as good on CD as they do live. But nothing can beat a live performance. I mean dude, the lights, the music, the band performing RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU, just the whole atmosphere of it all- you just can't get that on a CD. I have some of the fondest memories at these concerts. They are all so simple, yet magnificant. I just picture myself in thee audience at the Venetian, looking at the band playing before me...looking at their fingers strumming or their facial expressions while they sing, the drummers drumming away...Then I look up at their silhouettes on the ceiling; they are all multicolored from the lights and I always wish I had a camera to capture that. I look around at the audience surrounding me- some are my friends or aquaintences, some are schoolmates, some are strangers, but all are here for the same reason: the music. The atmosphere is most relaxing and free spirited. Everyone's main focus is the band playing and they all seem to be in a trance from the music. My head is nodding along with the beat and my foot is tapping just the same. For the evening, everything is beautiful. Anything that is bad or bothering me just disappears. It's almost like a mental cleansing. It's then when I feel alive again. I didn't have to pay. It was a sold-out show that already started and I just kinda walked in. I had money but nobody checked me. It was packed last night, but it did't keep me from finding my lovlies. I used the money I had to buy the mix cd with Monday's Hero, Braille, and Felix Culpa. I also got 3 stickers, a Braille button, and an Ammi poster. Sweet deal for 6 bucks, if you ask me. I saw some old friends from middle school. I was kind of akward. I didn't know whether I should say 'hey! remember me?' or not. I would normally do so but I was really exausted that night and plus, they walked by me once or twice anyway and didn't say a word to me. I must have grown up since then, though it doesn't really feel like it. I don't feel as if I changed much. Maybe. I don't know. I'm with me too much to notice any differences. This post is really backwards lol. I went from saturday to friday. I'm thirsty. Me amo The Softest Sound. Oi, RIP to them, too, dammit. Why all the good bands? I need to go to more shows. I've forgotten how much I love them. I used to be at a show every week: every friday, saturday, or both. From the Civic Center to Venetian. I was just reminicing about a show I went to last year around Jan/Feb. It was an acoustic show at the Civic Center and it was quite an interesting show. Now that I look back on it, it was one of my favorite shows. Getting lost lol, the wonderful acoustics, the fire alarm and making snow castles in the parking lot, sitting on the couch next to Jeff (he would clap his hands and crack up-and inevitably I would crack up too lol), Mark putting a huge potted plant on top of on of the amps and then worshiping it, his free, trippy CD with "Shakey shakey" on it...yes, that's definately one of my favorite shows. Great memories with great people =) I remember when I went to see Snowpants and sported my snowpants. Too bad the show was canceled though, but then again I got in free. And that's when I met the cute boy as well as bonded with one of my good friends. The second show I ever went to I hung out with Meg and we went to Taco Bell. I met this boy. At first I thought he hated me but it wasn't so. I still see him every so often, and I blush when he says 'hi'. I am happy that he still remembers my name, considering we don't see each other all that frequently. I'm just silly like that. I have changed my outfit about 3 times since I got home this evening. I'm glad I've got some more fun clothes to spice up my closet. I feel this post has gotten far too long so I suppose I am done thinking for tonight. I should get some sleep. I think I will fall asleep to University (yum!) Love to all and then some =D Jenny at 10:01 PM Comments: Post a Comment
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