Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Yar!

There's not a care in the world that could bring my mood down today. 'Fake it 'til you make it', the moto of my life. I'm brought back now to recall the application of emotional intelligence. How will I feel if. I have a number of chores to attend to, it feels as though they take priority over school work. Right now I'm caught up in social conflict trying to find a group I fit in with, that seems very important and blurring the lines between house work, school work and relationships is my MHS transcript which I still need to have sent to NSCAD.

It's not that I'm looking for distraction or a way out, I'm looking for satisafaction, and I'm not sure how, who, or what that means. What I do know is that I want to be satisfied all the time. I want to feel satisfied. I'm not sure if sexual gratification is the solution. Or satiating my appetite, though it is likely they both play a role. I could hypothesize that doing my best to fulfill the needs Maslow outlines with his hierarchy may lead to more feelings of satisfaction. This would make my first goals to be sleep, nourishment, sex, defication,  and breathing. Strangely enough, now that I've slept and eaten I'm working on my blog which might be considered to be a manifestation of a higher need. I did a bit of research on graduate schools, possibly as a means to satisfy my security needs, and now blogging which may or may not be an attemp at fulfilling love or esteem needs. What I would really like to uncover are successfull behaviours that lead to the fulfillment of all my needs, basic, security, love, esteem ,and self-actualization. I'll do my best to keep an accurate record of routines I use to satisfy each, and try to come up with improvements. What need, for example, does chore work fulfill?

It's really hard to find a community where I feel I fit in. A group of people who shares the same values I do. It would help if I were able to identify my core values. I'm working on a piss now.

I'm a minute into the score for the next track on the debut album. It's called 'Stack'. I could keep working on it. It's almost supper time now and I haven't done any school work yet today. Though when I started typing this blog update it was with the intention to warm up my psych paper.

Who will wash the dishes when I'm dead?
Who will clean and fold the sheets I place upon my bed?

Response

Hello darkness my old friend, I have come to you again.

The Sound of Silence

If home is where the heart is, and you're supposed to listen to your heart, if you're heartless, you're homeless

how to tell a friend from a foe

is it just the type I go for or all of them in general?

is there something the matter with my approach?

I haven't had a whole lot of success with the ladies lately

The secret is to be happy being me. Be happy with myself.

Blasted social scene.

Goodbye everybody (but you) goodbye you.
Trust Betrayal and Loyalty

Emotional Intelligence

I should almost be working on a daily affirmation that reminds me of the importance and outcome of emotional intelligence.

Recovering from a breach of trust and betrayal: let your anger out, decide to let go then let go, then a third step.

Aside from my thoughts on interpersonal trust, what I've read on emotional intelligence seems very useful.

It's about self-awareness. Knowing how you feel, and taking responsability for your feelings. It also involes knowing how others feel, and the emotional response you spark in them.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Flow

Wow! What a day.
I spent most of today working on scores. I ran out to drop off some labs that were due. This photo is not recent, I think I took it the day before yesterday.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Groceries

It occured to me this morning, after a late night of watching a niteline debate on the future of God between atheist Sam Harris and holistic healer Deepak Chopra (and two other opinions plus the moderator) that I, having formulated an opinion of my own, should rewrite the Bible. Not necessarily the entire Bible, but the sentiment I've gleaned from the time I've spent with religious scripture of all sorts. To me it seems to be a complex social problem.

Now, relevant issues at hand. Music equipment vs. laundry vs. bed making vs. shower vs. grocery shopping vs. eating vs. school work.

I wanna jam!

Woah, I'm surprised by the time.

music equipment vs. bed making vs. eating (but I'm still hungry)

leaves laundry vs. school work 'cause I'm going to do the shower vs. groceries thing right now.

I'd like to play with the tempos Matt suggested in the drum sequencer and study the song forms Travis recommended. I think they were 134, 84, and 112 BPM, the styles were balad, torch, epic, instrumental, and three others, I'll have to check once I'm ready and eager to play.

185 bucks later I'm drinking a Rockstar, putting away groceries and setting up some Cars to listen to while I prepare supper.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Solidarity

Let's roll!

Beat the Kid

One More Winter Alone

Crazy sick, my last schtick.

It appears as though my opportunity to pick up groceries is quickly passing.

Coffee and Chewing gum

An extensive portfolio of projects, hmm..

Facts and Values

TED is quite the resource.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Anti-climax

NSCAD in Halifax
McGill in Montreal? Are there others?

There's not much else in Halifax I'm interested in. Montreal has Matt and Travis, which could be great.

What about MIT in Massachussettes? That would be a sweet gig. I should look to see if there are any programs in Montreal that I might be interested in applying to, as well as jobs, I should prepare my resume!!

I'm kinda pumped to hear back from McIntosh labs! They're the guys who built Jerry Garcia's power amplifier!

Chemsitry - I did alright on my midterm!

Research Design and Analysis -  I have to get to class tomorrow!

Social Psychology -  I have a research proposal to start working on!

NSCAD - I need to call NBCC and MHS to have my transcripts sent.

I need to check my exam schedule to see if it conflicts with the Nav Can assessment.

I need to update my resume and send it off to McIntosh.

I need to look for a place to stay in Halifax.

I need to look for work in Halifax.

I need to look for a program in Montreal.

I need to look for places to stay in Montreal.

I need to look for work in Montreal.

Why fold laundry? That's what I want to know. It should improve my rest and consequently my productivity. That's why I do chores. Productivity is valuable. I should like to finish reviewing the chapter of Research Design and Analysis I'd begun this day. Also, my resume should be prepared.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Oh What a Night!

I'm trying to feel motivated. I need a goal. Right now I feel like working on my NSCAD application. I filled it out once already.

Otherwise I have some chemistry to work on, always with the chemistry. I know what I'll do. I'll look up Dr. Wallbanks office hours so I can plan to pick up my mid-term. I really have no idea how I'm going to finish last weeks lab. It seems like it's going to take way more effort than its worth.

3:30-4:30

I should eat something, but what? A plate of fries? A bag of chips? Fruits? Vegetables? Ice cream? Cookies? Pretzels? Chicken? Fish? Steak? What!? Sauteed mushrooms would be nice.

One thing at a time. I guess I'm going to go deep fried :\

What about onion rings? Quesedilla? Chicken burger? If I want to have my application submited I'll have to get on it.

Submit application, pick up midterm. What should I eat? Chewing gum? Something chewy, just the right consistency.

Application and MTA transcript deployed. StFX request for transcript deployed. Still to come: call NBCC and MHS re: transcript request.

Let's heat and eat some pasta.

I need music, and to trim my toenails.

Based on our pool of peers. What's next?
Gears of War 2

Will I ever get back on track? Am I off track? Skewed priorities, skewed or shifting.

Art Projects

He'll tear your lungs out Jim!

Rip your guts out.

Ripped guts.

Magnetic tape and electronics.

She lay on her stomach on the bed, he stood behind. Suddenly, in a voice he hadn't heard before, a high whine burst from her mouth, vaguely Japanese, something about 'fuck me'. She glanced back over her shoulder and quickly looked forward again. A mouthful of vomit burped it's way up and out his mouth onto her.

I dreamt I was living further out in the country. I went for a walk. Jake's dad, the landlord, asked me how everything was. I looked back and saw the grass was cut. 'Pretty good" I said. I didn't need any more from him. I received a parcel from Rob, then later from Russell's facebook music profile. He had a stage name that started with an 'A' and some art work that was cleaner than what I had on my page, a page he had left. His page was black. I took the parcel to my room. There was a black leather ten gallon cowboy hat and boots, as well as white dress pants and a coat jacket. There were perfumes and things stuffed in the jackets pockets. The perfumes' glass bottles cracked and spilled on the white jacket, I could smell the cheap samples. I emptied the pockets until the lining started coming out, there was some type of maggot in the pocket. I took off the hat and noticed there was a clump of the tarnished bugs stuffed into its top.

The stereo had been ouside Mom's for a long time, Brent had put it out there. It was becoming night time now. I thought of how the neighbourhood kids must respect me. I turned the stereo up loud and checked the speakers. I was thinking about where to put them. It sound to me like only one of the speakers was working. I rocked the stereo around, and it started coming apart in pieces, the smallest functional unit of which I noticed was smaller than the cassette player I use.

Later on inside, Mike's hanging around with this one 'cool' guy who I'm not sure of, and at least two other guys, maybe Tom and Brian. The cool guy is leading the conversation, I almost take in the scene like I'm on a trip. I'm in a rocker doing something, keeping busy or thinking of something to say while he entertains. It's almost like watching a psychedelic trip, as though the house has been picked up in a tornado of late night tie-dye. Mike doesn't say much. The party starts warming up, maybe people are drinking. The cool guy comes and sits next to me, and lays a scraped banana skin on my lap while he rolls a doobie and talks to me about pitching in on the dope. I balk, a little taken aback. The rest of the party seems to look forward to the drugs, it seems Evan has arrived. Mike mentions something about me being ok with their Saturday night thing, or their weeknight thing which leads me to wonder how long these guys have been coming over to my Mom's house. As long as they're ok with the difference, I'm ok with the difference.

The cool guy leaves the living room. Mike comes over to my side of the room and sits on the floor. He's all buddy buddy and talks about the next six years. I had previously emailed him to see if he was interested in coming to NSCAD. It seemed like he was, I mentioned we'll be able to do projects again. He puts his arm around my shoulder in a friendly way. He says something about experimenting, or alludes to homosexuality. He's put a smile on my face. We share a few words about Jim being conservative. Mike leaves the room. Tom says something about Mike sure loving his bango. I ask him what that is. Tom starts pounding his knees in time while saying 'bang bang bango bang this is what I'm doing'.

For a time I'm checking out the white jaket, it's my old Forever Plaid jacket. It's really terribly tailored but I feel like a rock star in it. I'm also wearing some type of full body piece that's been knit together from gold wool. It's basically falling a part, and I end up pulling it in two. I'm also wearing a black body suit beneath it all, torn at the knees, and possibly a garnet top.

Maybe this will get me up and moving.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Every Second, Count It

Squandering and Pandering

One of those wee little Poly Pocket houses, at night.

Writing articles about guitar!
I woke up this morning and took a look around my room. Guitars lying everywhere, mic stand erect. I thought to myself 'what am I doing?' I rolled over and slept through my class.

Now my laundry is in progress and the dishes are done. I have a lab to submit before 5:30pm, grocery shopping to accomplish, and tomorrow's presentation to finish and prepare for. Oh, and there's my application for NSCAD! What I'm really waiting for is a bowel movement. Breakfast is on. The lightbulb in my desklamp has burnt out.
I'm going to take another crack at this chem lab. Phuck it. I'm ordering pizza.

I got the pizza! It's not all you can eat, but I am ;)

I'm getting there! I wonder how well the presentation will flow tomorrow?

It fucking sucks to be clean. No one else is clean and the rest of the world is filled with hypocrites.I feel like the people who produce PSAs are mocking the innocence of children.

I LOVE staying awake.

Excuse me whlie I sleep for a second.

Monday, March 22, 2010

The small Picture

There's a hole in my heart I patch with hair trimmings.


What am I doing on facebook? I should be online dating! Ah, how I love harrassing women. Coffee is on.


Let's get through this last article! While listening to some music.Ok, I've highlit all of the parts I like. Now to summarize, paraphrase, prepare the presentation and slide show! Coffee.. I could tell he'd been somewhere with nearly one dozen other people. I could hear it in the nuance of his voice. Sitting is hard on the lower back.

Let's eat a salad!Cookies, coffee and more class work? I think so!

Scares the $#!+ outta people.600nm 520–570 nmThe final coffee.I need to pee, badly. Relieved. After the pee (and some reading).

Oh I was thinking earlier, how I'm not all jizz and farts.Magnetic impact. I made a funny!

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Always On Coffee


Oatmeal Cookies and Eggs
I think I'll apply to NSCAD, and take the assessment with Nav Canada. First, Tuesday's presentation. I feel good about it. Before that, how about a fresh pot of coffee, some music and breakfast. I'll sweep my floor and run my fingers over my guitar.

Defending our ego with what precious few shreds of dignity we have left.
I had thought of something else I wanted to mention. The wireless has been on the fritz. All of this pressure concerning Tuesday has really been great on my guitaring! Supper is on. Let's do chopsticks. It's awesome my roommates are not smokers.

It must be a blonde joke. Mmm, I'm looking forward to lots of water, and some drawing, and a little more loud guitar.

A pretty girl to like me.

Oh yeah!

"I don't fuck for nothing but money." she said.
Take a break (you're doing great!). Can't I just leave it 'til later? He thought. It's only an email. How urgent could it be?

Saturday, March 20, 2010

empty blog post

groceries
chem lab
presentation

Batteries dead, or dying.

What would be easier? Music or visuals?

I might have a new jam buddy!

Friday, March 19, 2010

Skipping Classes

I certainly have been skipping classes. God, I want to sound edit right now.
I think what I will do, after I finish setting up to start work on my presentation, is heat up some of yesterday's coffee, start the laundry, groom my beard, do my chem pre lab, and get ready for class. I'll probably eat all the while as well.
Reheat the Coffee, it's as fresh as I am.
That's a little better.
Shave it if you're saving it.
Well now, Gessi's shown me our collaborative work! I sent him some links to posts I found useful.
Dirty, smelly, happy?
Let's watch The Family Guy as we finish our oatmeal shall we?
Back from class. I had a very nice discussion with Mike, Valeska, and Janelle afterward. I wonder if they felt the same?


I'm starting to slow down. I still have thousands of words to analyze before I'm done with this paper. I did finish the introduction.
I want the best life I can possibly imagine.
So much for that one. Some girls.. She's baaack.

I hope I know what I'm talking about by Tuesday. I have to start talking about it!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Creeping on Cougars

I nearly lost last night and yesterday's post! Luckily the draft was complete. After seeing Laura had commented on Jason's post, I turned in for the night. I had a long sleep. I would like to have more time before class but I should be fine. I did lose the work I had started on my presentation, and I forgot about my chemistry quiz.

Mmm breakfast.. I just lost connectivity. Gessi posted two new models for me to see.
I got some balance transfer cheques!
I missed class and have decided to stay home to work on my presentation. Things that I would also like to do: work on my composition, work on my visual art, work on my guitar. I should reward myself with such behaviour. How much work is resonable to have accomplished before setting out to reward myself? I musn't over reward.

Finish a section, play a track, draw a picture, get back to work?

I got my guitar warmed up! Internet connection is on the fritz. Brewed a pot of coffee. I should really see if I can't improve the stability of my stomp box power source.
Thumbs Outside - drawing
I'm getting carried away. That last drawing session last two songs. I'm frustrated with this wireless internet connection, and this coffee is terrible. I desperately need to get this presentation organized.
One article down. Check out this drawing.

Nearly 9 o'clock. I'm getting cold.
Creeping on Cougars

Let's cool down this laptop..