you're my sunshine
around this time every year, that first really strong, really dry winter cold hits me.
and despite the fact that i love the smell and the crispness of that cold winter air,
i'm quickly reminded of how goddamn cold my new england/new york winters are.
this reminder is magnified when i'm living in an apartment where the heat is sketchy at best.
i went to this club in new paltz last night with a group of people i'd never hung out with before, and i had an awesome time. one of them happened to be a girl that i guess you could say i have a pretty big crush on. but regardless of that, the whole situation is a step in the right direction, in my eyes. it's always nice to meet new people, and it's even nicer when you find out that you get along really well with them. i've never been the best at making new friends on my own...i usually meet friends through friends. and while i guess that could apply to one of these people, i pretty much take responsibility myself. so chew on that.
i decided that i want to make some positive changes in my life. nothing extreme, just fixing a couple of things that i'm unhappy with. mainly, i'd like to start eating healthier. i got into a discussion with bean and briggs a couple of days ago about how "you are what you eat" and how it really is true. and basically, since i can eat whatever i want without putting on weight, i've completely disregarded any nutritional value of anything i eat, and that might explain why i constantly feel like crap. (DISCLAIMER: in no way, shape, or form does "eating better" mean i will consider doing anything even resembling vegetarianism. i'm simply talking about not eating fast food as often, having more fruits and vegetables, etc.)
another change i want to make is getting rid of some of my bad habits, procrastination being among the top of those habits. there are some other things too...just working on cutting back on some of my more immature or inappropriate behaviors. (DISCLAIMER: in no way, shape, or form does "cutting back on...mature [and] inappropriate behaviors" mean i will completely disregard my obnoxiously innane sense of humor. it simply means the way i speak and/or act to certain people in certain situations will be changed.)
i went to see lupe fiasco tonight at vassar with the cozz. it was amazing. lupe is just an unbelievable MC. i hadn't been to a hip-hop show in a long time, and i really enjoy those shows so much more than any "scene" shows or what have you. the whole vibe is completely different. everyone's relaxed, dancing, having a good time. it's all about the music and the message. all these stupid rock and scene shows are just a gigantic gathering of people who are trying to one-up each other by looking cooler or acting cooler. i'm so glad i got into hip-hop music. it's amazing how when you grow up you realize you don't have to be so close-minded about everything. my musical taste now is more broad than it's ever been, and i think it's really made me think outside the box as a musician. when i open up my iTunes and hit shuffle, songs from glassjaw, journey, the smashing pumpkins, blink 182, guns 'n roses, talib kweli, michael jackson, and the deftones come up. it's a beautiful thing.
goodnight moon.
and despite the fact that i love the smell and the crispness of that cold winter air,
i'm quickly reminded of how goddamn cold my new england/new york winters are.
this reminder is magnified when i'm living in an apartment where the heat is sketchy at best.
i went to this club in new paltz last night with a group of people i'd never hung out with before, and i had an awesome time. one of them happened to be a girl that i guess you could say i have a pretty big crush on. but regardless of that, the whole situation is a step in the right direction, in my eyes. it's always nice to meet new people, and it's even nicer when you find out that you get along really well with them. i've never been the best at making new friends on my own...i usually meet friends through friends. and while i guess that could apply to one of these people, i pretty much take responsibility myself. so chew on that.
i decided that i want to make some positive changes in my life. nothing extreme, just fixing a couple of things that i'm unhappy with. mainly, i'd like to start eating healthier. i got into a discussion with bean and briggs a couple of days ago about how "you are what you eat" and how it really is true. and basically, since i can eat whatever i want without putting on weight, i've completely disregarded any nutritional value of anything i eat, and that might explain why i constantly feel like crap. (DISCLAIMER: in no way, shape, or form does "eating better" mean i will consider doing anything even resembling vegetarianism. i'm simply talking about not eating fast food as often, having more fruits and vegetables, etc.)
another change i want to make is getting rid of some of my bad habits, procrastination being among the top of those habits. there are some other things too...just working on cutting back on some of my more immature or inappropriate behaviors. (DISCLAIMER: in no way, shape, or form does "cutting back on...mature [and] inappropriate behaviors" mean i will completely disregard my obnoxiously innane sense of humor. it simply means the way i speak and/or act to certain people in certain situations will be changed.)
i went to see lupe fiasco tonight at vassar with the cozz. it was amazing. lupe is just an unbelievable MC. i hadn't been to a hip-hop show in a long time, and i really enjoy those shows so much more than any "scene" shows or what have you. the whole vibe is completely different. everyone's relaxed, dancing, having a good time. it's all about the music and the message. all these stupid rock and scene shows are just a gigantic gathering of people who are trying to one-up each other by looking cooler or acting cooler. i'm so glad i got into hip-hop music. it's amazing how when you grow up you realize you don't have to be so close-minded about everything. my musical taste now is more broad than it's ever been, and i think it's really made me think outside the box as a musician. when i open up my iTunes and hit shuffle, songs from glassjaw, journey, the smashing pumpkins, blink 182, guns 'n roses, talib kweli, michael jackson, and the deftones come up. it's a beautiful thing.
goodnight moon.