Every once in a while, it’s important to sit down, stop worrying, and take a breath. If that’s still not working, turn on some Blindside [wiki] and rock out for a bit.
If that doesn’t help, quit.
If that doesn’t help, the problem is you.
Blindside - All of Us Lyrics:
All of us are searching for an open arm.
Well, it’s a shame how I curl up in the dark
When it’s the same old word giving me the spark.All of us are searching for an open arm.
Well, it’s a shame how I curl up in the dark.
Apparently, ukulele music is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. According to the article “Those Four Irresistible Strings” in the New York Times, the ukulele is experiencing it’s third era of popularity due in part to the a YouTube video in 2006 of Jake Shimabukuru playing “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”
Jake Shimabukuru - While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Another popular ukulele tune recently is Israel Kamakawiwo’ole rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
I’ve been waiting for Liam & Me to release an album for the last two years. They had one EP, but it sold out ages ago and I can’t find it for sale anywhere. Still waiting for their new album to release. In the meantime, I crank the “There’s a Difference” MP3 I grabbed from their PureVolume (or somewhere) back in ‘06. Occasionally, I’ll hop onto their Myspace and listen through the playlist.
If through the magic of the webs somebody finds this post and knows where I can legally acquire their music, please oh please let me know. (Liam & Me is based on Philadelphia, PA.)
I used to think networking consisted of constant pandering and ingratiating oneself to another. I’ve come to realize much networking can happen by relating with people who have common interests and goals, helping them out, and receiving favors in return. Networking doesn’t have to be shallow — people appreciate it when you ask genuine questions and provide real answers.
Through this communication and interaction, you can develop a bond and both parties benefit through the sharing of life, skills, and knowledge.
Recommendation: Freakonomics Blog (New York Times). If you enjoy reading about economics and sociology, the Freakonomics blog is a good place to find articles of interest. I find at least a few of the articles every week to be compelling and cause me to rethink my position socially, culturally, and economically.
Today’s article, Michael, Meet Curtis: Philanthropy Gets Personal, was one of these. In it, Sudhir Venkatesh, shares the story about his introduction of a multi-millionaire philanthropist to a squatter in Chicago.
Other recent articles of interest include “The Illogic of Farm Subsidies, and Other Agricultural Truths,” “How Cops Really Want to Police, and Oprah’s effect on the presidential vote.
I now own a Paul Reed Smith SE EG electric guitar. And I Rock.
I won the guitar from a contest when I signed up for a subscription to Alternative Press magazine a few months ago. I found out about winning a couple weeks ago, and the guitar arrived unexpectedly on Friday. My roommate texted me at work and I anxiously awaited being able to return home for the remainder of the day.
Yesterday, I bought some gear for it including a strap, picks, electronic tuner, and an intro book to playing guitar.
I’ve managed to learn three chords so far. C, D, and G. As soon as I’m able to transition between them with enough speed to make a cohesive song, I’ll put something on YouTube. For now though, just bask in the photographic glory.
DRM-Free 256kbps Led Zeppelin MP3s on Amazon. I bought IV and I’m liking it. I picked this album due to the universally adored Stairway to Heaven, but also hope to enjoy some of the other tunes.
So I don’t know about you, but Amazon MP3 is totally pwning the iTunes Store right now. The songs are cheaper and without any ridiculous copyright restrictions so it’s easy as heck to back up songs, burn them, and even use them on the iPod.
On the same topic, I like these lyrics:
“To find a queen without a king,
They say she plays guitar and cries and sings… la la la la
Ride a white mare in the footsteps of dawn
Tryin’ to find a woman who’s never, never, never been born.”
