Monday, May 8, 2006

   Mixed Emotions.
Hey everyone. I'm kinda in this mixed emotion state. Some good things have happened, but some not so good things are happening today. I don't know how to feel.

Well, lemme start. On Thursday, I got some more recording in, and yes, I know that bores all of you. XD But, the good news is I'm almost done with it, so YAY! I've got a few more riffs to get down and I'm gonna go back and re-record one riff because it sucked on the original first try. But I'ma get it down before the bass line is layed down. So don't worry. Also, school was kinda lame. I'm almost out, but it's taking it's sweet time to get here. I just realized that I haven't talked about my school time much this year. I'll try to do so next year. ^^

Well, that time arose again to go visit Randinator. My mom didn't go because she was so sick and didn't want Randi to catch it, so it was just me who went. I DID get to meet the blonde drummer dude before my lesson and found out that he plays guitar, too. But .... he's into classic punk rock and grunge more than anything. T_T Randi did say that we should try to get together to do something sometime and he was nice enough to tell me how to convert WAV files to mp3s! So, you'll all get to hear my song soon!!!! Oh, the lesson did go well, also. Me and Randi worked out easy ways to do some stuff with the song and we looked on her computer at some cool guitars. So, that was cool.

Then, later that night, I went to my grandmas and decided I should learn some more songs. So, I got Cradle Of Filth's "Swansong For A Raven" down very well. It's kinda iffy and messed up at one point cause whoever tabbed it got that part so wrong. >____< I got the rest down very well, and I can't wait to play it some more.

Friday, I got the day off from school for some weird reason, so I decided to spend some more time recording. Then, while going on the internet, I found a song I've been DYING to learn! So I printed it off and now I can proudly say that I know Shadows Fall's "Inspiration On Demand"!!! I even know the solo! I'm so proud of myself! XD

Saturday, I had to go take the S.A.T. Man, that was not a fun thing to do. I had a few ways to keep my mind focused on the test, and I'm happy to say I think I did fairly well on it. It's just not something I'd like to do again. XD After that I just went to hang out with mom and practice some more. Man, my life is interesting.

Sunday, guess what I did? Yep! More practicing! XD Oh yeah! I did learn another song. I learned Atreyu's "Bleeding Mascara" to an extent. My hand is too big and can't get in that tight space to play the guitar solos. T______T I did get the rythym down and I seem to like it, too. Also, got to talk to my boy Michael on AIM. Apparently, he doesn't know anyone who could help me with drums, so I'm stuck again. Also, he said that, while talking to me, he was quote "jerkin it". Yeah, it means what you think it means. *shudders* GROSS!!!! >_________<

So, here's another Jackass video. Enjoy!



The best one is DEFINITLY Bam's Heavy Metal Wakeup!!!! Jess had to be hurtin after that! XDD

Well, I'm happy to say that I have completed another fanfic chapter for all of you guys. Thanks must go out to Karen and everyone else who has already reviewed. *hugs and hands pocky* Now to get Jules to read it. XD

Speaking of Karen, I'm so sad because she's going to go visit her family in Wisconsin. Not that that's bad, I mean I'm sure she'll have a great time with them. It's just that I'll miss getting to talk to her this week. T_T So, for Karen, the song this time is The Starting Line with "The Best Of Me" off their album "Say It Like You Mean It". Kind of obvious why I put this song up on here. ^______^ *HUGGLES K-chan* Oh yeah, the video is SOOOO funny! XDD Hope you guys like it, especially you, Karen! I'll miss you!

This week's question: You got any ideas for music videos I should play next week? DON'T comment without giving at least one suggestion.

Last week's question: I don't know exactly what I made, but everyone says it was pretty good!

Well, I'm STARVING now, so I'll go. Hope you guys have a good week. Pray for me, and pray harder for Karen (I know I will! ^_^)!!!! Take care, gals (No guys visit me anymore. XD), and stay (sic).

~a7s______~ Go to fanfiction.net to read my Outlaw Star fanfic and leave comments. My screen name there is Mel Hearts Atreyu! Hope to see some new readers!
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Thursday, May 4, 2006

   To Use An Old Post Title, S.A.T. Stands For Suck Ass Test!
Hey guys, what's up?

Well, on Monday I got very little stuff recorded. I got a few riffs down and arranged them and whatnot. It's getting to be a royal pain being a producer. >< On the other side, I'm almost out of school! I have just a few more days left and then it is sweet freedom!!! I can't wait! I'm going so many places to have fun. The mall, the waterpark, my favorite cities, and I'm a try and make it to AFO with some cosplay costumes! ^_^

Tuesday, MORE recording. My life is SOOOO interesting. XD Other than that, it was pretty much just go on the web and look up stuff. Oh! When I went to me and Karen's band site on myspace (BTW, the band is called Angel Sanctuary and we do have a site despite having no songs. XD At least check it out.) and got a friedn request from the weirdest band I've ever seen. I listened to their stuff for a few minutes before I wondered why I was listening to such crap. XD Oh well. I didn't add the, um, VERY BIZARRE band!

Wednesday, take a guess. Guess! Yep! More recording!!! XDD BTW, if you're wondering why I'm doing so much recording, it's cause I'm doing it in small increments. That means I can edit it easier, but it takes longer. Other than that, i've got lessons with Randi tonight. My mom's feeling REALLY sick so she's not gonna go in for her lessons, which means my stakeout with the drummer dude PROBABLY isn't gonna happen today. T___T Looks like I'll have to try it NEXT week now.

Oh, and this Saturday, I have the DREADED S.A.T. test! >_____________< I hate the government's schooling and testing systems. Man, the S.A.T. is horrible. I mean, a few months back when I took it the first time, it was crappy, but now I have to do it again?! T_T Great.

Well, here's part two to last week's episode of Jackass!



The last stunt is so retarded. Trust me, there are better episodes to come soon.

Well, I got some good news for you all! I started writing my fanfic again!!! YAY!!! it's not much, probably like 15 lines, but it's a start. Man, I hope I can finish this eventually to reign in my Harry and Melfina fanfic writing glory!! ^_^

Well, the song this week is a killer. It's Shadows Fall with "Destroyer Of Senses" off their album "The Art Of Balance". I love how this video is just done in a bar and has that gritty feel to it! Also, that solo is one of my favorites ever! I hope you guys like it!

This week's question: How did you guys do on the S.A.T. the last time you took it?

Last week's question: I get mistaken for a girl on the phone and through drive-thru speakers and at stores I get mistaken for the fact that I work there. >_< It sucks.

Anyways, that's it for me. Wish me luck wit the S.A.T. and hopefully I won't have panicked and made a bad score. Til next time, stay (sic).
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Monday, May 1, 2006

   Not A Very Productive Weekend.
Well, hey everyone! How's it going?

Well, on Thursday I didn't get to record anything seeing as how my cousins were here (But if you read Thursday's post, then you know that already.) So, I passed time that day by playing dodgeball with them. XD Well, since it had rained the night before, they PURPOSLY got the ball muddy and soaking wet and said that we're playing "extreme dodgeball". Lucky me, I had to be the first one in the square. >< I'm happy to say I went for about 20 minutes without being hit. After I did get hit by Goku (If you don't understand the name, go down a few posts.), I let him have it. XD

I did get to go to music that day. Well, when I got there, I saw the drummer dude run in there like ten minutes before my lesson, then he comes right back out a minute later, hops in his mom's car, and they leave. T__T Needless, to say that I didn't see him for the rest of the day. The lesson did go well, though. Got some nice compliments from Randi which always make me happy. I just hope I do that well this Thursday.

Friday, I FINALLY got around to recording! I got like the first two riffs slapped on there and edited it to the point where it sounds like a cruddy demo that you'd find in a basement in Norway. XD But, I also had some tests in school that day. Man, I've been having a lot of those latly. With my end of the year coming up, I'm getting swamped with all of this work for finals. No rest for the weary, I suppose.

Saturday, I got some good stuff done. I got more recording done in the form of the most confusing riff I've ever made. After that, I did some cosplay making the silver things for the feet. That was cut short because I realized that I ran out of adhesive velcro. T_T WAH! Velcro! Oh yeah, and that morning when I went to Dairy Queen to snag some breakfast, the person taking my order mistook me for a girl! T__________T Sweet vengance will be exacted upon her. I mean, I don't sound like a girl, do I?

Well, moving on. Sunday, I lounged around on the internet for WAY too long! XD I did get one riff down and recorded, so don't worry. But a lot of my time was spent at a website I haven't been to since about this time last year: Ebaumsworld.com!!!!! ^________^ That is the best site. I'm thinking about putting some links to their vids up on here after I run out of Jackass videos!! Oh yeah, and I got some ice cream from Dairy Queen yesterday (Thank God the same girl did NOT take my order.). But, the girl who did take my order, when I looked at her hand, she looked like she had this red blood coming off of it. Then when I looked closer and got a better angle, I saw that it was a wierd middle-eastern tattoo on both of her hands. She was middle-eastern and gotten one of those cool 3-D tattoos that I had never seen. I don't know why I mention that. Just thought it was cool.

Well, if more Jackass is what you want, more Jackass is what you'll get!



Now, each episode is split into parts, so you'll get the next part this Thursday.

Now, the recommendation for today is a good one! It's Bleeding Through with a live version of "Savior, Saint, Salvation" off their album "Portrait Of A Goddess". Brandan gets MAJOR energetic when he starts perfroming, and I do mean MAJOR!!! This song is so cool though, btw. I hope you guys like this video.

Well, since it's May, it's time for a new Band Of The Month! This month it's Bleeding Through, the kings of Orange County hardcore! They combine brutal hardcore breakdowns, insane death meatl blast beats, and even gothic keyboards! They've gone through a few line up changes, but they are still destroying even until today. Their members are:
Brandan - Vox
Scott - Guitar
Brain - Guitar
Ryan - Bass & very sweet flips XD
Derek a.k.a. Deebo - Drums
Marta - Keyboard
Up until now, they've released three albums. They are:
"Portrait Of A Goddess" - 2002
"This Is Love, This Is Murderous" - 2003
"The Truth" - 2006
Check them out if you haven't already heard of them. I know you'll love them.

This week's question: Do you ever get mistaken for something you aren't?

Last week's question: I've been on MyO for one year!

Well, I hope you guys had an awesome week. I'll be back on Thursday with more recording updates. Until then, take care and stay (sic).
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Saturday, April 29, 2006

   IT'S MY OTAKU-VERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^_____________________________^
Yes, it's the one year anniversary of me joining the Otaku!!! Man, it's been a great year!

I've had such a great year on this site. I mean there's so much that has happened. I mean, last year when I joined this site, I had no idea that I'd have so many good friends on here! You guys have been so nice to keep coming back and visiting to know about my unique, strange life. I mean, I didn't know so many metalheads liked anime! ^_^ And you weren't a metalhead, I'm glad that my vids converted a few of you (I know I converted one. ^___^). I've met a few CLOSE friends, too. Jo and Jules, my Finnish duo of destruction. And, of course, the girl of my dreams who I'd die for, KAREN!!!!!!!!!!! I mean, I can't BELIEVE that I actually got to go see her and hang out with her and that we've gotten so close or that she's coming HERE to visit me!!! And it's all because of this site! I have so much to owe to Otaku!!! Btw, Karen, thanks for doing so much for me when you haven't had to this whole year. I love you so much!!!!!! ^____________^

Also this year, I've been doing so much. I started a fanfic, which I'll get back to writing soon. I've learned so many songs on my guitar. And I've played so many videos that it's insane. Speaking of videos, here's the top five videos (in my opinion) that I've aired all year!!

5. It Dies Today - A Threnody For Modern Romance

I actually saw this video a few weeks after I joined MyO and became ADDICTED to it. I even ended up playing the video the day before I bought their album, sometime in the middle of summer.I love that explosion at the beginning of the vid. I was NOT expecting that! XD Also, the song is one of IDT's best ever! I don't know what the hell this vid's about, but it rocks. XD



4. Still Remains - The Worst Is Yet To Come

I first aired this video near the end of summer after I had bought their debut album. I dedicated it to the troops due the soldier in the video (I got some AWESOME feedback for that, too. ^_^). I love the mega synthesizers in the vid to give it that eerie tone which is just perfect for the video.



3. Bleeding Through - Love Lost In A Hail Of Gunfire

I recommended this video to Jules when I sent PMs to certain people wanting to know their tastes so I could let them onto new bands. I love the dark gothic style to the vid. And Ryan's flips are badass!!!! ^_____^ Bleeding Through to the core!



2. It Dies Today - Enjoy The Silence

IDT's cover of this Dephece Mode song lands at number two. I aired this during the Valentine's Day month and dedicted it to K-chan (I think you all know that EVERY video I played that month went to her now. ^^""), because the chorus was so beautiful that it reminded me of her so much! IDT can do no wrong!



Now at this point, you must be wondering "a7s, if THAT isn't the best video that you played all year, what could it be?!" Well, it's this!!!

1. As I Lay Dying - Confined

I said the first time I ever saw this vide and BOTH times I played it on my site, "This is the best video I've EVER seen!!!" Hardcore anthem of the uear right here people. I don't care, I love AILD!



And that's it!

Now the video playing at the top of my site is Cradle Of Filth with "Funeral In Carpathia" off their album "Dusk and Her Embrace". It's an awesome live performance and I love the stage show they always put on.

This week's question: How long have you been on MyO?

Last week's question: The one where Jonny gets hit inbetween the legs with different stuff. XD

Well, it's been a great year, guys. But, all good things must come to an end, and now is the end for me. That's right, I'm leaving MyO. I know it's done a lot of good things for me, but I just seem detatched from this place a lot. So, I will not be posting anymore. I'm sorry if this offends any of you, but it's my personal decision to make. So, to all of my friends I've made, Lindsay, Erin, Samantha, Keiko, Allison, Sakura02, Gail, and (most importantly) Karen *hugs*, for one last time .... stay (sic).

~a7s______~

P.S. You really think I'm leaving? Puh-lease!! I'm not going anywhere! XD Just joking with yas!! *hugs* I love you guys and I wouldn't just leave like that. Now, really, I'll be back Monday to tell you how my week went. Tkae care and stay (sic).
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Thursday, April 27, 2006

   No More Drums!!!!!!
Hey, guys. How's it going?

Well, let's see where I should start. Monday, I kept recording what little drum tracks I could until I didn't want to. I think I got about four or three in that day. I'm not sure. Also, I realized that I'm never going to be able to put the keyboards in if I play them. So, I'm writing all of the tablature down and sending it to my only other bandmate, Karen. If all goes well, when she gets here she'll be able to put it in as the finishing touch and I'll ... excuse me, WE'LL be done. ^_^

Tuesday, I suffered a minor setback. My cousins came by for the day and I had to move all of my equipment. T_T Not to mention, they haven't been as enthusiastic and encouraging about my band prospects. >< But I did get to play dodgeball with them again. XD Yeah, they got mad at me for my "atomic arm". I think one of their arms is still hurting. But hey, can't blame me for wanting to win.

Wednesday, finally I am done with the drum recording!!! Thank God!! Up next, I'm going to record the guitar, then the bass, write and record lyrics, and by that time Karen should be here to get the keyboards down. Man, this whole process takes some work. Not to mention, I also have to mix it which is not gonna be fun. But hey, as long as I can get this to sound like I want it to, it'll be perfect.

I do have to see Randi today, and hopefully get a drummer. I have a stakeout idea to talk to this long-haired dude that's about my age that I see coming out of the drum studio there, so wish me luck. And I know I'll do well at guitar lessons today so don't worry.

Oh yeah, I want you guys to take this for me if you will. I'd like to see your responses. ^_^

Enter the nightmarish realm of the .... Johari Window!!!

Please give honest respones and ONLY do it once.

Okay, now for the second Jackass episode!! ^_^



Steve-O does the grossest thing with a goldfish!! XD

Now, the recommendation for today I have fallen in LOVE with!!!! It's Dragonforce with "Through The Fire And Flames" off of their album "Inhuman Rampage". This song kicks all ass that has ever existed. I'm blown away at how the guitarists play their guitars and how fast they do it! Power metal! Also, that solo is EPIC!!!!!! I hope you guys like this band, cause if not, I'll be mad.

This week's question: What's your favorite Jackass stunt? (Sorry, running blank. XD)

Last week's question: My favorite piece of clothing is my As I Lay Dying t-shirt! ^_^

Well, I just saw my cousin run by me now, so it looks like I won't get in any recording today. I should go move my stuff again right now. T____T But on a lighter note, my Otaku-versary is THIS SATURDAY!!! I'll post a special small poat then to celebrate!!! Well, take care and stay (sic).

~a7s____~ Mna, how the year has flown by!
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Monday, April 24, 2006

   Why Is My Vacation Over?
Hey guys. Well, my school starts again today. T___T Why?

Anyways, on Thursday I got to do some more relaxing and stuff. I got LOTS of recording in in terms of drum tracks and did some mixing on them to make them fit where I needed them to. Also played a little Halo 2 and chomped on some popcorn. Man, I realized that I've been eating a lot of popcorn lately. Also, Randi taught me some new scales to practice and I asked her how to do a pinched harmonic and we looked it up on the net and she taught me that. So, that was cool.

Friday, did more drums and TRIED to get a keyboard part in there, but I didn't. I think I'll leave that to the pro in charge of that. Also, I got to learn a new song on Friday. I learned "Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids" by Cradle Of Filth (More with the Filth.) and believe me, that is not an easy song to learn. Lots of time practicing that one will be in order for me in the future.

Saturday was horrifically bland for me, so I learned another song. I learned MOST of Cradle's "Beneath The Howling Stars". That is WAY too hard to learn in one day. It has a lot of speed and slow parts that can confuse you if you aren't careful. But, I'ma practice it, too.

Sunday, mom decided to take me to the mall to go shopping (I wanted to go Saturday, but oh well.) and to go eat. Well, when we went to eat, we had the most abundantly gay human being EVER be our waiter. We didn't say anything when we were in there but when we got out, mom was asking me if people could be THAT gay. XD Man, that was funny. And she kept saying that he was asking why I kept leaving the table. She was like, "I think he was looking at you." Not what I need to sleep well for the next few nights. *shudders*

Anywho, to the mall, I looked around A LOT. but didn't really get much except I got my mom to grab me an Atreyu shirt from Hot Topic. Mom has now become repulsed by the people in Hot Topic, while I love that place more and more. Then we went to the other mall and I picked up a soda and a brownie from this little cafe they have there. And that's been my week.

Now, for your viewing pleasure, I give you .... the first ever episode of Jackass!!!



The highlights of this are Johnny testing the self-defense weapons on himself, anything Bam does, and the ..... cocktail. XDDD I'll let you watch that one for yourself.

Okay, the recommendation for this week was last month's Band Of The Month. It's Eighteen Visions with "Waiting For The Heavens" off their album "Obsession". I love how this video is performed and especially when the guitar player tightens his tie beofre he keeps headbanging. I love it!!! XD

This week's question: What is your favorite piece of clothing that you have?

Last week's question: Me and my cousins have this secret club that we made up that no outsider has ever made it into. We are thinking about letting an outsider in, but she still has to complete the last task.

Okay, I've gotta go now. WAH!!! T_______T I'll see you guys on Thursday. Take care and stay (sic).
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Thursday, April 20, 2006

   Don't Forget The Five D's Of Dodgeball: Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, And Damn, Did I Just Blow Your Freakin Head Off! XD
How's it going everybody? I'll explain that title in a little bit.

Well, my spring break has been going well. Monday, my cousins came by my grandma's so I couldn't record snce they took my room from me to record. I moved my guitar into another room so that I could play and deicided to tab the keyboard parts to some Cradle songs by ear. I figured out a lot of keyboard parts to "Dusk And Her Embrace" and (I'm excited about this one!) I figured out the coolest part to "Nocturnal Supremacy" on keyboard. My God that is gothic!! Other than that, the day was spent doing some cosplay. I got part of the leg accesories cut out and pinned together.

Also on Monday, my cousins and my uncle were outside playing a different version of dodgeball. This version had, like, this big square and everyone but two people got in the square and the other two people stood on opposite sides of the square and tried to hit the people in the square with this big, soft ball (Believe me, it didn't feel soft when it hit. XD). If you hit someone, then they switched out with you. Since they don't want me using their names on-line, I'll use this guide for a who's-who:
Goku - my best friend cousin
Gandalf - the witchcraft practicing cousin who loves LOTR XD
Satan - their sister who hates me XDD
Uncle - my uncle (DUUUUUH!!! XD)
Well, Goku had questioned my manhood or made some joke referring to my, um, guy region (XD) and made me mad, so when I got to be one of the ball-throwers I made sure every shot was a torpedo! One time he goes, "I bet you can't me. Just go for it!" So, I LAUNCHED it at him and pegged him right in his ..... you know. XDDDDDD I then went, "Well, at least we know you're a guy!" He went on the ground! It was so funny. He took it hard, too.

Tuesday, more of the same. Not much recording due to the fact that they were still here. Gandalf is mad at me for selling my Gamecube. Don't care. I did more cosplay by sewing the accessories together and attaching them with velcro. Next I might work on the feet. I don't know. I MIGHT do the backpack next, but I wanna wait til Karen gets here to see if she can give me some tips. Also, more dodgeball, where I pegged Satan HARD in the head with one shot. No hard feelings between us on that shot, though. She was moving fast.

Yesterday, they weren't here so I got to go back and record some more! I got a few drum tracks lined up and a synth part which is awesome. I spent a lot of time though just going on line for no reason. XD These drum tracks are hard to get on there because of volume and stuff like that, but I am doing well though. All in all, spring break has been awesome so far and hopefully it'll keep being cool.

Today, more of the same lined up and I have guitar with Randi, which makes me happy. I haven't practiced that song once though. So I'm scared that I'll bomb. T_________T

Now, I found out that that Jackass video I showed last time was the second half of an episode and I found the first half!! Here it is!



I found LOTS more of these and hopefully I'll get to put them on here.

Today, the recommendation for you guys is Children Of Bodom with the title track off their new album "Are You Dead Yet?" I loved this song the second I heard it and the video has that weird edge that all COB videos have. Creepy, dark, and a foreboding ending. I hope you guys like it.

This week's question: Any weird games that you play with your family?

Last week's question: You can see how I'm enjoying my spring break.

Well, now for breakfast. I hope you guys like my videos and just enjoy the rest of you weeks in general. BTW, if ANYONE can tell me how to convert WAV files into MP3 files, PLEASE tell me. I still need help there. Well, take care and stay (sic).

P.S. Just two days ago, I passed the 1,000 hit mark on MyOtaku. I justwanna thank you guys for checking up on me for this long of a time. You guys rock. And I almost forgot, my Otaku-versary is coming up VERY soon. I'm excited. I can't believe it's only been a year.
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Monday, April 17, 2006

   After Weeks Of Waiting, My Spring Break Has Arrived!!!!
Yes, ladies and gentlemen. I finally have my spring break!!!

Man, am I excited! I have no school for a whole week. I'm gonna be doing nothing but my recording and some relaxing all week. But, my cousins are here this morning so instead I'm going to cosplay today. I really need to get back on that since I've been neglecting it for so long. I'm PROBABLY gonna be working more on the leg pieces and hopefully some on the back pack or feet. Wish me luck. ^_^

Well, Thursday, I did well at the lessons with Randi. I went through it a couple of times and then she showed me the next part to the song to learn. That was HAAAARD!!! o____O I have to have that down by next Thursday. *GULP* I'm dead. Also, I arranged the song I've been writing so I'll know how to record it. Also, I got some drum tracks recorded on there, which makes me happy. It's coming together piece by piece.

Friday was just more of the same. More drum tracks and whatnot. Oh! Good news! Karen is going to be visiting me sometime in late May!! ^___________^ You CANNOT BELIEVE how excited I am right now!!! I already have the entire week planned out of what we could do. And, if she gets here when I think she will, the big water park down here WILL be open!!! Man, I just can't wait! I'm so happy that you're coming here, Karen!! *HUGS* Also on Friday, I learned THREE songs (Two if you count the fact that I just haven't been practicing over one. XD) I learned Cradle Of Filth's "Nymphetamine" and "Lustmord And Wargasm" and relearned "Thirteen Autumns And A Widow". Man, I love these songs and I love learning them!

Saturday, I went to town to check out some stuff and eat with mom. When I went inside the music store there, I couldn't believe my eyes!! They had the EXACT keyboard I had talking about getting on my site! I couldn't believe it! I didn't buy it cause it's obviously too expensive right now, but I did get to try it out to see if it's what I need. Believe me, it's JUST what I need! Also, I went inside this video arcade and have become a slave to Initial D racing! XD It's so good.

Sunday, it was Easter. Happy Belated Easter to everyone. Sorry I didn't send you Easter cards everyone. T____T I'll make up for it with the video. But I did learn another Cradle song! ^_^ I learned "Dusk and Her Embrace", which is very strangely arranged and complex. Though it's cool and easy to play in certain parts. And that's been my week.

Oh yeah, and I have to go to the orthodontist (A.K.A. Lucifer incarnate) to get my retainer ajusted tomorrow. I shall give him the cold shoulder for no reason. XD No, but seriously, he better not take too long with this.

Okay, as an Easter gift to all of you, I give you this! A collage of Jackass clips. XD



I love when Dunn jumps off the lifeguard stand. XDDD

Okay, I've been waiting for them to make a video for this for a long damn time! It's Still Remains with "White Walls" off their album "Of Love And Lunacy". I love how it's a live performance piece. They're so active when they perform and it really shows, especially their keyboardist. I'm hoping my band can have a style similar to this with some black metal influence to it as well. I hope you guys like this.

This week's question: How are you spending your spring breaks? If you've already had yours, then how DID you spend your spring break?

Last week's question: To be quite honest, I'm a little bit metro myself, so I have no problem with those kinds of people. ^_^

Well, I really need to get to sewing and making this Harry suit. And I need to take some progess pictures, though I have no camera. T_T Oh well. I'll try to find some way. Til next time, have a good week and stay (sic).

~a7s____~ "I just came here so I could laugh at you at be like 'Hey, I feel really good about myself cause I'm not any them'." XD
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Thursday, April 13, 2006

   *Bangs Head To Wall Repeatedly* Producing Blows! Producing Blows! Producing Blows! Producing Blows!
Producing blows! Producing blo .... huh?! Oh, hey guys. As you can tell, producing blows.

Let's see what I can fill you in on. Monday, my attempt at writing produced one new riff. Ha! Just one. How sad. It's kinda punkish, but I need something fast and choppy, so it'll have to suffice. I was gonna record that day, but me wanting to practice my old stuff, I decided against recording. I did get to go back to Gamestop with a load of games and my Gamecube. I thought I was gonna get a ton of money. ....... I got ripped off. >__< I got $60.00 damn bucks out of it!! Yes, that sucked royally! Imagine how I feel. So, now with very little money in my pocket going towards the instruments, I must find cash other ways. Speaking of which, I checked how much all of this was going to be (Taking into account that I need a stand, cables, and an amp with my keyboard) and the total actually comes out to about a cool $2,100, roughly. >__________< Great.

Tuesday, not much happened then either. I did write one super speed riff, which I am happy about. It's complicated as all hell to play, but it sounds about as heavy and brutal as a rhino hitting a tank! So, yes, that is a sick riff. Also, I've been getting plagued with crap in school lately. Lots of tests coming up on end of the year. Tests don't bother me much cause I seem to do good on them, but you can't help but be a little stressed and nervous. And (Karen is going to kill me when I say this. ><) I haven't getting as much rest as I need. I've pretty much been this non-stop workhorse for the last week or two. I'm sorry, K-chan! T__T I need a break, but there is no rest for the weary.

Wednesday, A BREAKTHROUGH!!!! I actually recorded something!!!! I got just the intro drum track recorded onto the program and did som quick editing to it. I need to arrange everything on the guitar before I record the rest so I'll know what to play and when. Also, I'm trying to figure out the metronome on the program so that I can use it to keep my rhythm when I record. If you've every talked to my guitar teachers, then they will tell you that I have a problem with wanting to speed up the song uncontrollably when I play it. It's the wierdest thing. But, I'm gonna get this song done soon.

Which reminds me, if ANYONE here knows how to convert wav files to mp3 files, could you PLEASE tell me how to in a comment or e-mail. Don't use PM, cause mine is broken. >_< Help would be greatly appreciated.

Speaking of guitar, I have lessons tonight with Randinator. I think I'll do well, seeing as how I was doing so good last time. It's hard to play it on my acoustic, though, so thank God that she'll have her electric for me to play it on. By the way, I really need to get back to my cosplay and writing my fanfic! O_O I neglect them.

Okay, funny vid time! Since everyone seems to like the South Park episodes, here's annother one.



NarutoBlackmail recommended this in her last comment and I remembered it IMMEDIATLY!! "All things just keep getting better!" XDDDD

Now, the video for this week it's a band I've been wanting to play since September. It's Aiden with "Die Romantic" off their album "Nightmare Anatomy". They have a strange goth/punk style that is totally killer and awesome. In my opinion, these guys are WAY better than My Chemical Romance! Yeah, I said it. And, in case you don't remember, I had referenced these guys in my fanfic. I had said Harry listened to them. ^_^ They do seem like something he'd like.

This week's question: How do you feel about metrosexuals? XD No, I'm serious. Be honest.

Last week's question: I hate tornados and crap like that. I also have a fear of bugs. I'm a wimp, I know.

Well, I gotta go. I hope you guys like the videos I put of here and I hope you give awesome comments on them. Take care and stay (sic).
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Monday, April 10, 2006

   This Week? Eh. Some Ups, Some Downs.
Hey everyone. Well, This week wasn't good, but it wasn't bad, either. One of those strange weeks. XD

Thursday, I kept trying to write some riffs to my song I'm doing. I didn't get ANYTHING written though due to time constraints and the fact that I wanted to watch tv and talk to Karen on the phone. See, Karen? I'm not overworking myself. XD Anyways, I like the riffs I have now, though I need a few slower ones for this one part and some punk/death metal mix riff for this blast beat. I'm pretty much just trying to get the arrangement of the riffs down now cause I wanna record the drum beat this week and I have to have it arranged to do that.

Thursday I also had my first lesson with Randi in two weeks. I have NOT been practicing that song mainly because it's too hard for an acoustic, so I was pretty nervous going in. I did ... okay for not knowing it that well. Randi took the whole lesson to show me some tricks to play it easier, so that me feel good. I have to learn it again this week, but I AM going to practice it now cause at the end of that lesson I was going through it with ease. ^_^ Randi's the best teacher!

Friday, I didn't write anything AGAIN. I'm so sad now cause I want this song writing thing to be done. I hate producing. XD I'm a writer, not a producer. But hey! Some good news. I've found some things in this music magazine I have that I'm saving my money for now. This SWEET Korg TR Workstation keyboard that can do nearly every damn thing and more. It looks so rad and it's black!!! WHEEEE!!!!! It's $1,299, but I'm going to get it if it kills me. Also, I found this ESP F 250 guitar for $450 that is the best I've ever seen abd the reviews from buyers on the site are all top notch. Wish me luck trying to get them.

Saturday, not much happened. We had some horrible storms blow through here that could have spawned some tornados. If you know me, you know I hate tornados. I don't know how this town has not been hit with a tornado ever, but we're LOOONG overdue for one, believe me. I'm just glad I'm still alive after that storm. But with summer coming, I just know that these storms will be a common occurence. T__T Pray for me and this town, please. It would be greatly appreciated.

Sunday, the storm cleared up almost overnight (Thank God. ^___^) and I got to go to Wal-mart, though that wasn't the main thing on my mind. I found a way to make small cash quick. Sell my video games that I don't play anymore. So, I rounded up games such as Super Smash Bros. Melee, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2, and .... Digimon 2? O___o .... and went to the GameStop next door and traded them in. I got a small amount of $26 and some odd change, but hey, it's more than I thought I'd get. I may get to go back today and, if so, I'm selling more games and my Gamecube (I hate you, Gamecube! You suck!!! <^> >_< <^>). So, wish me luck on this endeavor!

Now, NarutoBlackmail gave me a really good funny video to play on here, but it wouldn't come up when I tried to see it. So, EAMR had reminded me of that awesoem South Park episode mimicing LOTR. So, here it is. XDD



I love it! XD

Now, going with the "I don't care what I play this month" philosophy, I'm playing the new stuff by Taking Back Sunday called "MakeDamnSure" off their new album which I don't know the name of yet. I love the visual effects in this video and how they morph in and out of different things. BUT ... the best thing about this video is DEFINITLY the way the lead singer is moving around. You may not know this, but I perform like that ANY time you give me a microphone. XD Anyways, I really like the song so try it out.

This week's question: Do you have any fears?

Last week's question: I would so have a snake! ^_^

Well, that does it for me, guys. I'll see you on Thursday and hopefully have some more cash. *flashes dollars* YEAH!!!! Oh?! Sorry. I got a little carried away there. XD Anywho, take care and stay (sic).
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