Tuesday, April 29, 2003
07:14 PM
"Right Here" by Dani Carroll and Jason Mraz
Do everything with love.
Monday, April 28, 2003
06:04 PM
"Right Kind of Wrong" by Leann Rimes
I updated Poetry in Daylight with three new poems; same manuscript.And do sign up for the poetry circle won't you? (Leave your email in the comments.)
I'm watching Heartbreakers; I love this movie. So fantastic. I love Jason Lee.
03:20 AM
"Last Goodbye" by Jeff Buckley
So I should be adding 2 more pages to my paper on the logic and arguments in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, but instead I'm working on my poetry project. Poems will be posted later today.I was just wondering if anyone would like to be in a small group of people I email with my newest poems to get honest critique and feedback. That would be wonderful: let me know by leaving your email in the comments and I'll add you.
Sunday, April 27, 2003
06:58 PM
"Cheek To Cheek" by Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald
Mmm the crazy thing I did my first year of college. Pink hair. Boo to the yah.
Friday, April 25, 2003
01:13 AM
"The World's Not Falling Apart" by Dar Williams
I saw Amores Perros today in my film class. I love movies that have intricately interrelated stories. It really makes you think about how your actions affect real people, real lives. This movie in particular was disgusting and beautiful at the same time, sort of like Mexico City itself. However, I found the dog fighting scenes particularly hard to watch. People bleeding and dying, I could handle. But at the carcasses of bloody dogs, I almost cried.
Thursday, April 24, 2003
10:21 PM
"Sleep All Day" by Jason Mraz
I forgot to mention that I saw a guy hit by a car last weekend when I was out with Tim. We were talking about dogs at the time of this incident. Is this a sign that my life is trivial?I'm on a new kick for a new healthier diet. I just wrote that so that I can remind myself when I started it.
12:21 AM
"Marrow" by Ani DiFranco
It's silly that I explode in so much drama on here: in real life I'm very low on drama. I try to keep a low upkeep of drama, that is. Most of it is in my head...which I guess projects onto this site.I really want a new guitar. Too bad I'm high on output and low on income right now. I need a job...but it's pointless to get a job here as I will only be here for 6 more weeks and then a summer at home. Maybe next year. So this probably means this summer I will either be a) a barista or b) a Mouseketeer.
For my own sanity, I'm shooting for barista.
I'll be taking hardcore French this summer as well. Three quarters worth of French squeezed into 10 weeks of summer.
I'm going to be the pretentious French speaking barista. Hurrah!
Tuesday, April 22, 2003
07:26 PM
"Creep" by Radiohead
Why do I like to hurt myself the most in the end?Why is the satisfaction of faking it better than the real thing?
I keep on losing the game that I invented.
I am absolutely in control, poised, and wonderful. Until I do the things I shouldn't do. See the people I shouldn't see. Listen to things I shouldn't hear. I need to stop breaking my own heart!
Everything is so clear until I open my eyes.
02:43 PM
"Shameless Pop Song" by SheBlondeSwede
I updated the links page. Hmm I need more internet friends. Ha ha ha. No. I'm sure I'm missing some people. So sorry kids. Let me know if you want to be my friend just to get on my links page, yo.Is all this update of content scaring away visitors? Did you prefer the forum of random pointless babble?
Monday, April 21, 2003
06:36 PM
Jason Mraz @ the HOB Anaheim Show
What do you do when someone is being unnecessarily rude and mean to you, but you don't want to be confrontational?
Sunday, April 20, 2003
02:45 AM
"Just Like Heaven" by the Cure
Oh I'm finally out of words.But I am so delighted and proud to present Poetry in Daylight: a project in fear. Oh and I updated girl a long time ago, in case no one has noticed.
I've always been scared to death to write poetry, teenaged poetry always turned out so cheesy and cliche. I even remember having conversations with my friend Audrey about how lame they were. But I decided it was time to get over the fear of my own misgivings, and attempt it. No matter how lame, how hard, how cliche: I wanted to play with words in poetry. Practice makes perfect right?
Three poems up right now. I guess you could always ask me what they are about by emailing me: but then again, it's like the mystery of lyrics. Apply it to your life; I always find that more interesting than hearing the real story.
These poems are lyrics I hope to turn into music some day: when my guitar playing catches up to my words.
I went to a SheBlondeSwede show tonight with Jin: they were amazing! I was expecting a typical guitar singer/songwriter format: but they had the charm to back up the talent, something I hadn't experienced since the first day I saw a certain Mr. Mraz play. They were extremely friendly, and came up to talk to us right after the show. It was a truly inspiring and heartwarming night.
Thus the birth of a project in fear.
Wednesday, April 16, 2003
01:12 AM
"Leaving Town" by Dexter Freebish
I'm learning how to play Leaving Town on my guitar. I'm getting pretty good if I do say so myself.I forgot to mention that I did see Moonlight Mile, October Sky, Lovely and Amazing, all of The Good Girl, and part of Breakfast At Tiffany's until it got too tedious. I have yet to see the Back to the Future trilogy.
I really didn't like Breakfast At Tiffany's. I would classify it underneath overrated classics.
Also, I'm no longer road tripping to Washington because I am already seeing Mraz at least 2 times earlier that week. I think that is Fate's way of saying don't go: planning three dates in California the same week as Sasquatch.
Through everything I have realized that I don't believe in mistakes; I believe in experience. Life is about the experience. Life is about the mistakes.
Monday, April 14, 2003
01:34 AM
"Miss Independent" by Kelly Clarkson
Life has been so frustrating lately that I want to cry, but it's not something to cry over. In a manner all too familiar to me, I've inverted it and act out in the worst ways. I have been easily jealous, callous, and emotional this week. And I hate myself for it.So to make myself feel better rather than wallowing in self-pity and frustration over things that cannot be controlled (my least favorite type of things), I decided to write an entry on things that I'm grateful for.
I'm grateful for the opportunities available to me as an American girl. I am grateful for the life I lead, and the luxury to have whatever I want whenever I want. I am grateful for my hippy asian parents, who told me to go forward bravely in the direction of my heart: to pursue my wayward dreams. I am grateful for my heart that beats consistently, even though I have not been careful with it. I am grateful for my little brother, who reminds me how much life means at every moment. I am grateful for my family, who are endlessly supportive and loving, who are openly critical and equally giving. I am grateful for my best friends from high school who have embraced me so much in their lives in every way: for the way they take care of my heart and my life when I am with them and when I am not. Their support and love fills my life with joy. I am grateful for the endless nights of laughter and Taboo that have fed my soul, and the talks over dinner that helped gather all the pieces of our hearts. I am grateful that I do not live my life in fear or pain. I am grateful that I am as free as I want to be. I am grateful for the talents that have found their way into my fingertips, and the opportunites they brought with them. I am grateful for the opportunity to attend college and study what I want. I am grateful for my roommate and all her patience with my moods, my late night friend visits, my boys in bed, and my Jason Mraz. I am grateful for all the new friends I have made within the past seven months that have filled my days with love, laughter, and adventures. I am grateful for all the late night conversations had that have opened my mind just that much more. I am grateful for all the lunches and coffee sessions that have helped purge my heart of darkness. I am grateful for silly fun gossip. I am grateful for all the relationships I have been in that have taught me so much more about love with an open heart. I am grateful for all the opportunites I have taken and have been offered to me because they gave me the experience that have fulfilled the person I am today. More than acceptance and opportunities, I am grateful for the rejections and failures thrown into my life because they have taught me to push so much harder and be that much better. I am grateful for jazz music that fills my soul. I am grateful for Jason Mraz to be the soundtrack of my life. I am grateful for chai tea. I am grateful for the way spring crawls in, lovely and tender. I am grateful for the way my dogs always remember who I am, and sniff me voraciously as a way to read about all my adventures. And most importantly, I am grateful for all my adventures.
Tuesday, April 8, 2003
11:43 PM
"November" by Tristan Prettyman
It was a such a clear night, one of those where I understand the meaning of "quiet span of sky". It was a beautiful acoustic showcase with just the right amount of people and just the right feel. Maybe if the world fed off of acoustic music and naked voices, we would all be better.We should all be our best with each other. Because then can we really hope to have people there for our worst. And I am so eternally grateful for the people I have there for me when I'm at my worst.
And I am so so so grateful for the voice and the tears and the words that give me the strength and find me the faith that feeds the fumbling.
Monday, April 7, 2003
11:26 PM
"Childlike Wildlife" by Jason Mraz
Jason Mraz @ RIMAC, MAY 18
Jason Mraz @ HOB in Anaheim, MAY 20
Jason Mraz @ HOB in Hollywood, MAY 21
So terribly excited! Will probably see 2 out of 3.
01:21 AM
"Typical Situation" by Dave Matthews Band
An excerpt from the introduction of a scholarship essay I wrote:Clear, sharp notes resonate carefully through the lacquered brick walls of a dorm room nestled in the middle of the building. The dulling glow of fluorescent lights and the numbing jailhouse quality of brick walls are bravely deflected by my amateur guitar strumming. This is a night that is fully characteristic and reflected in my achievements, aspirations, and goals.
I am very consistent and persistent this time around with Jonny. I love him. He must love me back.
On another note, does anyone have reccomendations for DMB songs I MUST hear? That would be so lovely and kind of you.
Wednesday, April 2, 2003
02:06 AM
"32 Flavors" by Ani DiFranco
I am a newborn fan of Ani DiFranco, and a reborn lover of Elliott Smith.I was kicked out of the shower tonight by a disgusting, lowlife peeping moth. He fluttered his dusty wings and cocked his sleezy eye into my stall, which naturally made me increasingly uncomfortable, showering in a stall with a species other than my own. So I didn't even condition. Luckily, my suitemate's boyfriend killed it. And the conditioning commenced. Don't worry. It received a proper burial at sea, and I conditioned my hair.
