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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

(1 broken bone & failed attempt | put together the ball and socket)

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

(put together the ball and socket)

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

07:08 pm - this thing better not suck; i'm gonna be pissed if i get another failberry. on the positive side, i brought an iphone back from the dead. it was my brother's, he dropped it from his pocket and he cracked the screen. i bought a new screen and in the act of replacing it cracked the lcd. the instructions aren't specific enough; what you have to do is not put pressure on the lcd itself to remove it, but the casing around it, because an lcd screen is very, VERY fragile. the slightest pressure when removing it to get to the screen/touch panel will break it. remember that when repairing an iphone! so i bought a new lcd as well; it arrived today, and it is now in the iphone. i am also now using it as a phone. now, here is a problem: are there any pictures of it cracked? did i forget to shoot that?.... crap... i can take a picture of the old lcd, but that doesn't show anything really. sorry, guys, i failed. either way, it feels awesome. i ended up with a $110 iphone. not too shabby. Current Music: The Magnetic Fields - "The Charm of the Highway Strip"

(put together the ball and socket)

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

05:15 pm - minor update for april 30. i guess i should update. so my résumé is done. it doesn't look as good as i wanted it to look but i'm ok with that. i've submitted it around to a few places, but i haven't gotten any responses yet. i also finished printing my portfolio but i haven't done layout for it yet. i've been trying to come up with a better idea than i have, but so far it's going to be my 8" (largest side) prints in an 8"x 8" black album with black 8"x 8" pages behind the prints. of course if i wanted to go all serious, i could mount them and get some other kind of album system going but right now, i just want a way to show off my work so someone will hire me. i'm also out of money. of course, NOT having a job and being out of money is a bit of a problem. i'm trying to rectify this problem by getting a job. i dunno. i thought i had more to say but right now it's not coming out. more details... later. as usual. Current Mood: hopeful Current Music: Becker

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Sunday, April 12th, 2009

01:10 pm - portfolio, ver 3. so i really wanted to talk to you guys, but honestly, i'm not sure what to say, so i think i'm going to show off my new portfolio. ( here it goes again. criticism welcome. ) Current Mood: aggravated, they're closed! Current Music: Regina Spektor & Pedro the Lion

(4 broken bones & failed attempts | put together the ball and socket)

Friday, March 6th, 2009

05:01 am - eeeeeee!!! ahhhh my plane leaves in an hour and change!! here goes. Current Mood: excited

(1 broken bone & failed attempt | put together the ball and socket)

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

07:56 am - "all that lives has meat." my friend, jeff aymond, is a genius. “All the Flies” All that lives has meat I knew this once when the flies all swam to me There was gloom that grew in the trees It became the flies and slowly surrounded me (Through the blue haze) They laid my bones on the ground And soon the parasites made a city in my town It became hard to sleep or see In the walls they readily built to bury me But the flies have been friends to me They were angels sent to leech a devil in me Brushing wings on my face Surrounding forms of no name I’ve heard the buzzing cadence I’m so happy you came down and raced around All the flies! Isabella - "All the Flies" their myspace goddamn rapid-fire updates... i finally got my hands on a hard copy of the lyrics to this song, that's why. Current Mood: ON.

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Monday, February 2nd, 2009

05:00 am - showing off. have a few minutes free? want to hear the new music project on which brian and i are working? DL this file. this one here. yes, this one. then let me know what you think. it's a cover of The Magnetic Fields' "Abigail" done live (simultaneous, no cuts) in a couple takes. we did not expect to show this to anyone, but rather recorded it to see where we needed work. because of these limits, there are bound to be mistakes, i.e. FLAT NOTES SUNG. please excuse them. i like them even less than you. brian on guitar, me on vocals. Current Mood: awake

(1 broken bone & failed attempt | put together the ball and socket)

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

03:37 am - this is kinda big... OH WAIT i forgot to mention this. i am no longer smoking marlboro reds. !!!!!! it's been a mixture of camel filter wides and american spirit full flavor (black pack) lately. i got on this kick of "fully tasting my cigarettes" for a while and noticed that reds, although they have an attractive taste (weird, huh? nobody ever said that), are not right for me. yep. craziness. i'm not 100% on board with the camels yet, they're just the other that was around. we'll see. oh, and the american spirits are too expensive to smoke as much as i do. that's all. g'night. Current Mood: tired

(put together the ball and socket)

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

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Thursday, January 8th, 2009

09:52 pm - untitled 08. went for a walk, december 08. models are tommy, cody, kevin, and john (L to R). just wanted to show off a little. Current Mood: high Current Music: https://mynameisjohnmichael.com/ weeks 3-10

(put together the ball and socket)

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

07:07 pm - hairs and heirs. finally got a haircut today. first time since last year, around this time. and yay! it doesn't look bad. i'll have to show you guys soon, somehow. i dunno. maybe i'll do a self-set or something. i'm also having financial troubles... that savings definitely didn't last as long as it should have. i mean i'm not completely broke yet, but i very well may be at $0 after my court date for that goddamn ticket. man. i need a damn job. i can't wait till i'm completely legal again. i should probably work on (see: create) my resumé... it's just so hard to think up positive traits about myself when i'm in a place like this. *sigh* i'm so depressing. Current Mood: lonely Current Music: The Magnetic Fields - When The Open Road Is Closing In

(2 broken bones & failed attempts | put together the ball and socket)

Monday, November 17th, 2008

07:11 am - hrm. what do good people do with their extra time? seriously though. here i am watching "night court" because i randomly woke up after 3 hours of sleep and i'm wondering what the hell i should be doing... i dunno. Current Mood: blah Current Music: night court.

(2 broken bones & failed attempts | put together the ball and socket)

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

01:14 am - zombie boy. i'd just like to toss this out there... Current Mood: ok? Current Music: Becker - my mom gave it to me for my b-day. Yay for wish lists!

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Friday, October 31st, 2008

04:21 am - clean shaven may mean lots. i'm drunk as FUCK! i was TOTALLY wrong, i went to cooter brown's tonight with brian, cody, kevin, and crew. i figured i was going to have an ass made of me, but everything was in my hands, as brian said previously. my mind wanders. that is all. goodnight, mr. 23. the next awaits when you decide to wake up. or, before that, when you decide that the world does NOT revolve around you. Current Mood: 24 Current Music: huh?

(put together the ball and socket)

Friday, October 24th, 2008

03:13 am - cue crickets chirping... If you are on my friends list, I want to know 36 things about you. I don't care if we never talk, or if we already know everything about each other. Short and sweet is fine... you're on my list, so I want to know you better! Comment here and repost a blank one on your own journal. I'll screen the comments unless otherwise specified. AND INCLUDE A PIC OF YOURSELF AT THE END if you'll please indulge me. 01) Are you currently in a serious relationship? 02) What was your dream growing up? 03) What talent do you wish you had? 04) If I bought you a drink what would it be? 05) Favorite vegetable? 06) What was the last book you read? 07) What zodiac sign are you? 08) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where. 09) Worst Habit? 10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride? 11) What is your favorite sport? 12) Do you have a Pessimistic or Optimistic attitude? 13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me? 14) Worst thing to ever happen to you? 15) Tell me one weird fact about you. 16) Do you have any pets? 17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly? 18) What was your first impression of me? 19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary? 20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be? 21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience? 22) What color eyes do you have? 23) Ever been arrested? 24) Bottle or can soda? 25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it? 26) Favorite band to listen to when you're mad? 27) What's your favorite place to hang out at? 28) Do you believe in ghosts? 29) Favorite thing to do in your spare time? 30) Do you swear a lot? 31) Biggest pet peeve? 32) In one word, how would you describe yourself? 33) Do you believe/appreciate romance? 34) Favourite and least favourite food? 35) Do you believe in God? 36) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you? Current Mood: awake Current Music: adult swim.

(put together the ball and socket)

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

04:44 am - mid-city graveyard set since i haven't in a while, here are some pictures i wanted to show off. they are from a set brian and i randomly decided to take in a graveyard one night: one of these days i'll have to post some of my really good stuff that i just never showed anyone. you'll hear more about that when i feel like i'm not being pulled in 129856234096872 directions. Current Mood: lonely Current Music: horrible late-night tv.

(8 broken bones & failed attempts | put together the ball and socket)

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

02:26 pm - go see them. seriously. The Magnetic Fields were easily one of the best musical acts i have ever seen. maybe even top #1. i suggest to EVERYONE to see if they're playing a date around you and if so, go see them. of course, you may get shitty tickets, but if you go through the venue you'll get the best available, rather than what ticketmaster or whomever can give you. Oct 23 Thu Jersey City, NJ Loews Jersey Theatre $35.00 reserved (plus $2.50 fee) on sale July 18. Oct 24 Fri Columbus, OH The Southern Theatre $27.50 reserved (plus $2.50 facility fee) on sale July 21. Oct 25 Sat Philadelphia, PA The Merriam Theater $30.50, $34.50 reserved (plus $1.50 fee) Oct 26 Sun Washington, DC Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University $35.00 reserved ($30.00 GW Students) on sale July 18. seriously. go see them. no electronic instruments, mostly in theaters or halls, 5 people, interesting act. if you want to hear what they sound like first, either let me know or download/buy/acquire "69 Love Songs vol. 2" which will be a fair enough representation of them. hell, if you have the time, i'd suggest all three volumes, but if you'll only get one, get that one. honestly, i wish i could follow them on this tour. i'd be a roadie for gas/food/lodging cost only. in fact, i'd LOVE to do so. dreams are dreams. i think i'll elaborate some other time. btw, i'm definitely at the hotel, sick, missing the beer festival. at least it didn't ruin last night; i'd fucking KILL someone. Current Mood: sick Current Music: the hotel door doesn't seal well, so the traffic outside.

(put together the ball and socket)

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

05:45 pm - atlanta. ver.2 so. i'm going to atlanta tonight. it's going to be brian, cody, kevin, tommy, and i. we're going to see the magnetic fields. now, before i EXPLODE WITH EXCITEMENT! i'm going to say that i'm sick. feels extremely similar to last year's trip to seattle's sickness. so, yay! traveling with friends while nursing an infection. awesome. but yeah. we're leaving today, going to the hotel, show tomorrow night, beer festival saturday, and returning sunday. we're going to take my grandma's old car, the same one i took to indiana. this time i'll take two keys. so yeah. just wanted to drop in and tell you guys that. i'm supposed to be packing right now but i'm still working on laundry. i guess i could go pack. or shower. or whatever. i dunno, i'm tired and loopy from all this congestion. but that show is gonna kick ass! Current Mood: congested Current Music: ashton talking to someone on WoW.

(put together the ball and socket)

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

(3 broken bones & failed attempts | put together the ball and socket)

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

09:15 am - meanwhile, rick james takes her nude and there's nothing i can do. alright! i'm back from indiana. have been for around a week now. life has gone back to entropy, and even worse so now; sleeping patterns are worse off. no big deal, i just need to get back into the swing of being down here and then pick myself the fuck up. there IS one good about me being up at these ungodly hours: mcdonald's breakfast! being back is crazy. ashton isn't as bad off as i thought he would be, but in other cases he's worse. what's with his fever to spend money? i don't understand it. he bought (see: "put together" would mean he did work for it) a new hot-shit computer AS WELL AS A GODDAMN IPHONE. in the past week! i mean seriously, wtf? anyway. i've been thinking about my perspective, and what i'm seeing here; it's not good. i'm talking about not only this mindset i've been in for a month, but also this hump i've put myself back into since i lost my job. i really don't take care of myself well at all, not without some sort of supervision. i haven't for a while; hell, i've been without fucking supervision. but. what am i supposed to do about this? how am i to change this, other than stepping up and smashing down this stone figure of "jason" that i've built for oh so many years? i mean sure, if i did one of those steps that i always wanted but never do, it'd definitely put more swing in my step and feel much less like a rut, but would that even be enough to permanently kill this idea and have me standing triumphantly on top of its remains? one thing i can say: i'm certain i'm not ready to give up old lifestyles and habits. however much i want to push these nasty little purple tumors away, i'm not getting rid of them yet. they are parasites, and i think we have a mutual agreement. i'm always getting eaten by something. i guess i should probably stop here. if i keep going i'll probably end up saying something stupid and just screw up the whole page. oh. and. Cake = awesome. as much of an asshole jim mccrea is or isn't, he's got some goddamn good lyrics and music. Current Mood: pensive Current Music: same playlist on random. plus Cake - "Comfort Eagle" (whole album)

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Friday, September 26th, 2008

05:27 pm - lew's florida adventure. ok. so. i went to florida for a couple days in august to meet up with lew and her family. while we were there, lew was in a parasailing accident. it was pretty bad. no broken bones or anything but she looked like someone had just kicked the crap out of her. ( this is the slideshow i put together for when she would tell her story: ) Current Mood: determined

(put together the ball and socket)

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

09:59 pm - bloop. still up here. i called my parents about the key, they had one made and sent it to me. it didn't work in the car. ok, so. they had another made, they're going to send it up on monday. if it doesn't work i don't know what will. otherwise, things are going exactly like they were. man. i miss home. Current Mood: high

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Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

03:47 am - i'm a sonofabitch. motherfucker. so we got a good crowd response on the movie. no update on who got crowd favorite but i doubt it's us. i mean we did get some of the best applause? definitely the first one where people seemed that they actually wanted to clap... that doesn't mean too much, though. either way, can't wait to finish the damn thing. i mean yes, i do want more film stuff, but i'm sick of telling people about it and not being able to show it off. i'm extremely indifferent right now. was around some shitty people earlier. i can't seem to focus on anything good tonight. i think i need something to happen; something that will wake me up. i guess i've just gone back to hibernation now. whatever. i guess this is me throwing in the towel for the night. OH AND. P.S. - $89 at the pump earlier. fuck driving anywhere this summer. sorry to margaret and lew, i know i said i wanted to visit but at a price like that there's no fucking way. we'll figure it out at some other time. Current Mood: blah Current Music: trash.

(1 broken bone & failed attempt | put together the ball and socket)

Monday, July 28th, 2008

11:11 am - "team sleepless" so. brian, tommy, annie (tommy's girlfriend, i met her back in the day through lew), and i all participated in the 48 hour film project. the deal is each group gets literally 48 hours to write, film, edit, and finish a 5-7 minute movie. by assignment each group must work on a prescribed genre as well as a required prop and line of dialogue that is given on friday night. the movie must be turned in no later than 7:30pm on sunday night. we had a rather large team. this actually worked against us because people were screwing off too much during filming. we used a bar as one of our locations so of course everyone wanted to drink and socialize rather than get out of there asap. brian was director of photography, annie did wardrobe/makeup, and tommy and i were doing stills as well as anything else that needed to be done but wasn't being worked on. it was fun! as a motherfucker. i mean it was very frustrating to have so many people in the wrong mindset; on friday night we stayed up till 5:30am doing the creative process and we didn't even have a full script in the end. our team was mostly a bunch of loyola grads that brian and alex (our director and executive producer) knew with some others thrown in. we had actual actors, good sound equipment, full lighting gear, and a decently professional camera. our genre was "film de femme". if we could have had 2 or 3 more hours (or waste less time on saturday) we'd have a beautiful film; instead we had to turn in a somewhat unfinished project. i mean it was all filmed and it was all put in but the editing was rough and we had to use unprocessed sound. we're going to make a "director's cut" which will probably be around 12 minutes long or so on our own time, just to see this film as it should be, rather than how it had to be. all around it was our fault; nobody knew exactly what to do, even with the people who were experienced on sets. as i said, i had a blast. met some good people, learned more about making films, had fun, did a good job. once we get the good cut finished we'll probably upload it to youtube, and once we do you all will hear about it. hell, we may even put together a dvd complete with "original 48hfp cut" and deleted scenes; more info on that after brian and i get more sleep. end result? i think i want to work more in film. even if i'm just a production stills photographer. Current Mood: i still need a shower Current Music: itunes random

(put together the ball and socket)

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

04:33 pm - i need to do some backup vocals. i feel like the things i'm saying nowadays are sub-par at best. even though i realize that many people don't have much to say and yet say things anyway i still feel as though what i'm saying is equal to piss in the wind. at one point in my life i felt that i had ideas which were worth spreading and worth knowing but whenever i talk or type or whatever i can't help the itch that what i'm saying is not helping anyone any-which-way. of course this may be seated in some form of self-loathing but it also may have some truth behind it. this frightens me. should i even be speaking if what i'm saying is only worth its weight in urine? probably not. "speak slowly, i can't hear you; my mind keeps spinning closer and closer to the rain on the roof, and the rain in my head, and the things that you said, people take it further ahead... and it just gets so foggy, it's nowhere in here and it's everywhere else that i don't want to be but i'm stuck here getting misty over you... i'm alone on a bicycle built for two." thanks, zooey deschanel. fuck you for being extremely attractive and writing/singing things about my godforsaken heart. Current Mood: envious Current Music: she & him - "black hole" (plus the rest of the "volume 1" cd)

(2 broken bones & failed attempts | put together the ball and socket)

11:05 am - would you give a gun to someone who can't use it? AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! people who do not know how to use computers should not be allowed to use them. they are creating their own problems and making my life worse. i mean sure, everyone has little problems with which they need help, me included. but someone who can't understand simple internet browsing? and safety issues involved? ugh. so, i bet i'm going to end up at my parents' house today to "fix the computer" at some point. *sigh* Current Mood: aggravated Current Music: tv.

(put together the ball and socket)