Wednesday, January 19, 2005
No Matter Where You Go...
There you are.
It's one of those days in which I feel like writing, but have absolutely nothing worthwhile to say. I guess this will be one of those random stream of consciousness ramblings.
I'm getting a little irked and a little ancy. I was told that The Great Fall's website would be in working order last Sunday. Clearly that didn't happen. I inquired about it, and was told that it would be in working order today. Well, I just checked, and clearly, that was not the case. I'm a little upset. I want our website to work! Boo! Oh well. The band has practice tomorrow, so I'll ask again and whoop some ass if I don't get some answers.
I've sunk to a new low. I'm watching American Idol. And you know what? (This is where everyone thinks I'm going to say "I kinda like it" or "It's not that bad" or "I'm slowly becoming addicted.") It is worse than I always suspected. Not that the singing is bad, not that I hate Simon, or I hate reality TV, I'm rather indifferent to all of that. I just don't see the fascination, and I don't see how this can hold anyone's attention... I don't get the appeal... I just don't. It's just not enjoyable to me. Now, I know your next thought. "Well, Claire, why don't you change the channel?" The answer to that is that I tend to lose track of time, and I want to make sure I catch the news.
I watched "Fraggle Rock" today. That was much more entertaining than American Idol. The singing was better too. Plus those Gorgs (sp?) were damn sexy.
I dug into the pits of my computer today and viewed my trove of photos. That was a lot of fun. I think that although digital cameras are expensive, and I hesitated to buy one because of that, and I even regretted it at first (this was before I put it together and started playing), they are quite the worthwhile purchase. I love my digital camera. It takes pretty pictures.
Okay, now we all know that "generic juice is for sucks," but I definitely purchased Minute Maid brand orange juice... and it still tastes shitty. What is going on?!? Is there some kind of funky thing going on in Florida that is making the orange groves all messed up? Are the juice-makers getting lazy? Something is definitely off. Orange juice just doesn't taste like it used to. I guess it's possible my tastes have changed, but usually when that happens I decide that I like/don't like a food that I felt differently about previously. It's not a matter of it tasting different, it's a matter of a new liking of that taste on my part as a bearer of taste buds. Usually foods don't taste different, I just decide that I like the taste of something more or less than I used to... but it still tastes the same to me. Does any of this make sense? And a better question: Does anyone really give a shit?
Somebody oughta make a movie called "The Void." Maybe there already is a movie called The Void. In fact, I bet there is. Forget I said anything.
Hah! After all that, the news didn't come on after American Idol. It's some queer tv show. Bummer.
I have to broaden my musical horizons. I should admit to the world that I enjoy listening to Sarah McLachlan. Haha... she's so easy to rip on, but I seriously like her music. She's all deep and earthy and not-quite-indie-anymore... I don't know. She's funny... but anyone who sweetly and smoothly croons, "You're so beautiful... a beautiful fucked up man" sure wins big with me.
Actually, it may sound funny... but as I was watching Fraggle Rock today, the fraggles sang this song... I don't remember the words but it had something to do with constantly being "here." It reminded me of the thought-provoking quote from Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome: "Remember, no matter where you go, there you are." The song was all about how no matter where you go, you can always say "I'm here." and you will never be wrong. Listening to this Jim Henson-inspired tune, I thought that it would be a great song to do... with the band. I know it sounds crazy, but if you throw in some electric guitar and some harmonies (that aren't sung by fraggles) it could be a really cool song... and kinda funny... and... I don't know. Unfortunately, I bet that one could run into serious copyright troubles covering a fraggle song. Hmm... I think it might be worth looking into though. We shall see.
I was supposed to do Joey and Maria's Italian Wedding on Saturday (once again portraying the ever-popular pregnant bridesmaid [Louisa]), but the show didn't sell enough tickets, so that was cancelled. I'm kinda glad, actually. I wanted to party this weekend in celebration of my twenty-third year of existance. Michelle, the director, said she suspects that the low ticket sales may have something to do with a certain black and gold clad team that's been playing some okay football 'round these parts. I reckon she may be correct.
That may be all I have to say today. Although, I wouldn't be surprised if I come back later tonight and yammer on some more.
Hahahaha.... I said "yammer."
It's one of those days in which I feel like writing, but have absolutely nothing worthwhile to say. I guess this will be one of those random stream of consciousness ramblings.
I'm getting a little irked and a little ancy. I was told that The Great Fall's website would be in working order last Sunday. Clearly that didn't happen. I inquired about it, and was told that it would be in working order today. Well, I just checked, and clearly, that was not the case. I'm a little upset. I want our website to work! Boo! Oh well. The band has practice tomorrow, so I'll ask again and whoop some ass if I don't get some answers.
I've sunk to a new low. I'm watching American Idol. And you know what? (This is where everyone thinks I'm going to say "I kinda like it" or "It's not that bad" or "I'm slowly becoming addicted.") It is worse than I always suspected. Not that the singing is bad, not that I hate Simon, or I hate reality TV, I'm rather indifferent to all of that. I just don't see the fascination, and I don't see how this can hold anyone's attention... I don't get the appeal... I just don't. It's just not enjoyable to me. Now, I know your next thought. "Well, Claire, why don't you change the channel?" The answer to that is that I tend to lose track of time, and I want to make sure I catch the news.
I watched "Fraggle Rock" today. That was much more entertaining than American Idol. The singing was better too. Plus those Gorgs (sp?) were damn sexy.
I dug into the pits of my computer today and viewed my trove of photos. That was a lot of fun. I think that although digital cameras are expensive, and I hesitated to buy one because of that, and I even regretted it at first (this was before I put it together and started playing), they are quite the worthwhile purchase. I love my digital camera. It takes pretty pictures.
Okay, now we all know that "generic juice is for sucks," but I definitely purchased Minute Maid brand orange juice... and it still tastes shitty. What is going on?!? Is there some kind of funky thing going on in Florida that is making the orange groves all messed up? Are the juice-makers getting lazy? Something is definitely off. Orange juice just doesn't taste like it used to. I guess it's possible my tastes have changed, but usually when that happens I decide that I like/don't like a food that I felt differently about previously. It's not a matter of it tasting different, it's a matter of a new liking of that taste on my part as a bearer of taste buds. Usually foods don't taste different, I just decide that I like the taste of something more or less than I used to... but it still tastes the same to me. Does any of this make sense? And a better question: Does anyone really give a shit?
Somebody oughta make a movie called "The Void." Maybe there already is a movie called The Void. In fact, I bet there is. Forget I said anything.
Hah! After all that, the news didn't come on after American Idol. It's some queer tv show. Bummer.
I have to broaden my musical horizons. I should admit to the world that I enjoy listening to Sarah McLachlan. Haha... she's so easy to rip on, but I seriously like her music. She's all deep and earthy and not-quite-indie-anymore... I don't know. She's funny... but anyone who sweetly and smoothly croons, "You're so beautiful... a beautiful fucked up man" sure wins big with me.
Actually, it may sound funny... but as I was watching Fraggle Rock today, the fraggles sang this song... I don't remember the words but it had something to do with constantly being "here." It reminded me of the thought-provoking quote from Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome: "Remember, no matter where you go, there you are." The song was all about how no matter where you go, you can always say "I'm here." and you will never be wrong. Listening to this Jim Henson-inspired tune, I thought that it would be a great song to do... with the band. I know it sounds crazy, but if you throw in some electric guitar and some harmonies (that aren't sung by fraggles) it could be a really cool song... and kinda funny... and... I don't know. Unfortunately, I bet that one could run into serious copyright troubles covering a fraggle song. Hmm... I think it might be worth looking into though. We shall see.
I was supposed to do Joey and Maria's Italian Wedding on Saturday (once again portraying the ever-popular pregnant bridesmaid [Louisa]), but the show didn't sell enough tickets, so that was cancelled. I'm kinda glad, actually. I wanted to party this weekend in celebration of my twenty-third year of existance. Michelle, the director, said she suspects that the low ticket sales may have something to do with a certain black and gold clad team that's been playing some okay football 'round these parts. I reckon she may be correct.
That may be all I have to say today. Although, I wouldn't be surprised if I come back later tonight and yammer on some more.
Hahahaha.... I said "yammer."
