Some People's Stupidity

Being apart of the younger generation, I grew up with music all around me. Now, before I get started with today's post let me start by saying I love all kinds of music! I can appreciate and listen to all different types and that is perfectly fine. I do lean towards a specific type of music but there isn't and will never be a day where I can say that I absolutely hate a certain genre of music. It just won't happen, ever.

I can talk about music every day of the week for hours and hours and hours and never get tired of it. I love music and I work in a profession where music is a big part of my life. Can you imagine why I choose this career path? Ha. Anyways, I do have favorite artists and I can be very opinionated when it comes to them because music is a passion for me and if it's an artist I truly believe in then I will have opinions on. I do have a very, very long list of favorite artists all ranging in different genres. There is one specific band that tops that list and I will fight for them until the death. I won't get into specifics why they are on top of my list or why they have stayed there since I found out about them because that's one long story we don't wanna get into.

My favorite band is Paramore. I found out about them in 2004, which would have been my freshman year in high school (jeeze, I'm getting old). Since then they have remained my favorite band for many reasons but that isn't what this post is about. They will be releasing their 4th album in April, which I couldn't be more excited for since they haven't released an album since 2009. They did grace our ears with a few songs in 2011 and 2012 but nothing super big. Their debut single from their upcoming album is entitled "Now". 

To give you a little back information about the band, when Paramore started out in 2004 it had 5 members. Hayley Williams being the front woman and singer, Josh Farro is lead guitar, Jeremy Davis is slappin' the bass, Zac Farro is the very young drummer, and Taylor York coming in last with back up guitar. After their 3rd full length album release Josh and Zac Farro (brothers) decided to leave the band which was devastating to many people including the remaining three members. There were questions on whether the band would continue on with out the Farro brothers and I knew deep in my heart that they would. Hayley is too strong willed to just up and quit and the brothers leaving is one of the main reasons it took them so long to come out with a 4th album.

Now for the important part, Paramore released a 2nd single from their upcoming album entitled "Still Into You". Their first single is very different then what they have done in the past but I was prepared for that because I kept up with the band during the writing and production process of the album and they did mention multiple times that this album will be different for them but still really good. When I listened to "Still Into You" yesterday I was a little shocked and wasn't sure how I felt about the song. It's really different for them but the more I listened to it, the more I fell in love with it! I was watching the lyric video for the song and decided to read some comments and wow, did I make a bad decision. People were being brutal and saying that they hated the new song and that losing the two members was horrible for them and they should have just quit. 

After reading all those comments I can't explain how infuriated I was. How do these people not expect them to change? It's been 3 years since they've released something, of course they were going to change! Yes, losing the Farro brothers was hard and probably did have some of an impact on what they wrote for this record but that doesn't mean they should quit! I don't think people realize that artists or people in bands are human beings. They make mistakes and grow up and change just like we do. How do you NOT expect them to change? They are all older now and feel and do different things and I just don't think it's fair of people to judge them for that. 

That's all I'm going to say because I'm starting to get angry again so here is what I will leave you with. I've posted the videos below for Paramore's very first single ever entitled "Pressure" and their most recent single "Still Into You". 

How do you feel about your favorite artist? Do you feel as strongly as I do when it comes to music? Also, do you think it's wrong of an artist/band to change how their music sounds as they grow as people?

It's Friday! Have a good weekend all! :)

 

   

Sick & Unfocused

I've had a very busy last couple days and Tuesday afternoon I felt like I was gonna sick. You know how you just feel kind of tired and your throat hurts a little and you just know you're gonna be sick? Yeah, that was me this week and I feel like a big bag of poop right now. 

Working in radio makes it almost impossible for you to have a sick day because someone has to run the radio station. So I came to work today but I'm so unfocused and won't get much work done because I just want to sleep. Why is it when you're sick you get absolutely nothing accomplished yet your boss still expects you to preform normally? Maybe that's just my boss but when I'm sick I just want to get better. I'm not entirely worried about getting work done because I simply don't preform at my best when I'm sick but who can blame you, right? 

I guess it's a good thing I don't have a whole lot of work to do today because I plan on stealing a nap on the couch in the lobby. I've been out of my parents house for almost 3 years now and I'm still not sure what kind of medicine to buy when I'm sick. My mom always knew what to give me and now I don't know how she picked medicine. I assume that'll be something I'll have to learn but I'm not quite sure I picked the right stuff this time. It doesn't seem to be making me feel any better. 

How do you guys go about picking medicine? Am I the only one that has a hard time staying focused when sick? I sure hope not!

It's absolutely beautiful outside today. I'm kinda sad I don't feel good, I wanna go play!

  

I Need A Guard Dog

Last night was one of the most interesting nights. Not only was I scared, angry and lonely but I really didn't want to be in my house. Let me give you a little background on where I live before we begin here...

I live in a 3 bedroom house with roommates. Now, let me begin by saying that my two roommates are a couple girls I went to high school with. Both of which used to be my best friends at one point in my life. We grew apart but got back in touch when I moved back to my hometown and needed a place to live and they happened to have an extra room! I'm going to use initials instead of their names because that sounds like fun so J lives in the basement and F and I live upstairs! In the 9ish months I have lived there I have grown to basically hate J and F is one of my best friends now. My feelings towards J are complicated for multiple reasons that I won't get into but majority of them have to do with her boyfriend. We've had issues with J's boyfriend basically living at our house without paying rent. F and I really aren't happy about it but our landlords are J's parents so she can do whatever she wants basically. J's boyfriend who I will be referring to as D for douchebag (excuse my language) has tried to hang out at our house while J is not there. There were a couple weekends where J was outta town and D tried to stay there and he tried to stay and hang out with his friends while J would be working and that isn't not okay with F and I so we would always kick him out and eventually we brought it up to our landlords and they agreed with us and had a talk with him! And we haven't really had an issue with it for really long and complicated reasons but basically J claims she is "sick" all the time and no longer has a job so D has no reason to not be at our house hence why we haven't had a problem with it.

Recently and when I say recently I mean yesterday recently, F got a new job and moved out. I also found out Saturday that J was also leaving to go to the Mayo Clinic (super fancy hospital in Minnesota) on Sunday. That meaning I would have the house all to myself. I knew right away that I was gonna have an issue with D. I was almost positive he would try to continue staying at our house even with J being gone. We don't normally lock our doors but assuming D didn't have a key to it, it was a sure fire way to keep him out, right? So I lock our doors and head out to do my weekly Sunday activities and didn't make it home until about 8pm. Luckily, D was not there but his car was and J's car was gone..you can assume where this is going. D took J's car and has yet to return with it. 

I'm not a big fan of being alone, especially not in such a big house. I'm not entirely sure I'll ever be able to live all by myself so out of being slightly scared/lonely I locked the door when I went to bed. I was really worried D would decide to come back and he would end up banging on our door to let him in. If he did do that, I was so passed out I slept through it. I don't know how these next few days are going to go. Being without F is gonna be kinda hard at first but I do only have a couple more months before I move so hopefully I can deal with it. I really hope D doesn't end up being a pain in my a**. 

Have you guys every had an issue with a roommates boyfriend before? How did you deal?

Merry Monday all! Hopefully Daylight Savings Time didn't kick your butt like it did mine!

     

Red Headed Movie Reviews: 21 & Over

Earlier this week I headed to Manhattan to 1. sign a lease (yay moving!) and 2. too see my best friend! My best friend, her boyfriend, and one of my future roommates decided to take in a movie while I was there and the choice was a very easy one!

If you guys aren't familiar with the movie Pitch Perfect please get off my blog. Just kidding, but seriously though. If you haven't seen it please do! Pitch Perfect introduced the world to the wonders of Skyler Astin. Not only is he incredibly attractive and funny but he can sing. Which is a trait every guy should have! When I found out he was being featured in another movie I decided that it was definitely a movie I will be spending $7 on to see in theater! 

And here is where the movie review starts, we decided to see 21 & Over which was very obviously a party movie!  

I'm very picky with the movies I decide to pay to see. I'm a big fan of Netflix and torrenting but you didn't hear that last word! Shh! Anyways, I've seen a fair share of party movies in my 20 years and majority of the time they aren't all that great. With the exception of "Project X" I didn't think there would ever be a good party movie!

I went into this movie with a clear head and knowing that I would spend majority of the time just staring at Skyler Astin! Well, this movie was a very very nice surprise! Not only is it insanely hilarious, extremely realistic but it also (gasp) has a plot line! Most party movies are just about some kids going to a party and doing stupid things well this one had a very nice plot line, in my opinion anyways. Miles Teller and Skylar Astin who play the main characters Miller (Teller) and Casey (Astin) have amazing chemistry! I think they protrayed guys in their early 20's to a tee! I saw myself and my friendships being played out with how Teller and Astin acted towards each other! 

Justin Chon who protrayed the other main character, Jeff Chang. And believe me, Jeff Chang is a name you will not be forgetting after seeing this movie. Astin and Teller's characters called their friend by his full name almost every time they mention him. Jeff Chang was said at least 100 times during the movie and I think that added to the comedic effect!

If I were to be basing this movie on a 5 star rating I would definitely give it a 5! It's actually on my list of movies to purchase for my personal collection and I'm very picky with the movies I purchase. I only buy movies I absolutely love! This movie is a must see for anyone between the ages of 15 and 30! If you are older than that and love yourself some party movies then by all means check this one out! You won't be disappointed! You see a couple of guys realize they aren't following their dreams and slowly find out they have been crappy friends for the past couple of years. Did I mention you get to see Astin and Teller almost completely naked? Minus a sock on a certain part of the male anatomy! So, ladies that is one big reason to check out this movie!

Happy Friday everyone! :)

 

   

Advanced Blogger, New Blog

I guess I should probably introduce myself, right? RIGHT!

Actually, just go read my about me. I'm way to lazy and not self-centered enough to actually wanna talk about myself more then I have too! But in case you are feeling particularly lazy today here is a picture of my face..

First, I'd like to start things off by saying that I do in fact have a cussing problem but I'm gonna try my hardest to not let those words come out on this blog but since we are all human and make mistakes I am apologizing in advanced if a cuss word slips through the cracks on a bad day!

I've had blogs before so I am not new to the blogging world and I must say that I quite enjoy it! My beautiful and close friend Annie, who's website you can check out by clicking here, has inspired to me to actually attempt to run a blog that people actually read on a daily basis! I do have a personal blog I run over on Tumblr but that's a lot different then what I'm trying to accomplish here so like the post title says I'm an advanced blogger with a brand new blog and I'm ready to get things going! I will definitely need some advice on how to help make my blog successful so please please please send your experienced advice my way!

This blog is not genre specific. I will post whatever I want to post here whether it's random adventures I have, recipes, music/book/movie reviews, how much I loathe Taylor Swift, what have you. This blog will be all over the place much like my life!

 I'm a young adult that is being thrust into adulthood. Let's see how I handle it?