2005: Year in review

Well overall, 2005 only sucked a little. The suck point was this term where I almost crashed and burned because of all my classes. That's about it. Otherwise this year was cool, I got work, made money, did good in school the term before this one, forge friendships with many cool people, and got a little closer to my family. All I can hope for in the New Year is that things can continue on the up and up, I get my guitar skills up a little more, and that I learn to swim. I can't think of anything else at the moment, but those are the main points. Oh yeah, go to more local shows since i'll be turning 21 next year (W0000000000000000000000007!!!11!1!) Here's to a prosperous 2006, and a safe one!

Peace and Love,
-Calvin

Welcome Back, Me!

Yep, I'm back home, got here Wednesday night. Had to hitch a ride with my friend Jay, who stuffed all his belongings from his room in his two-door POS Chevy, yet he was able to fit me and my stuff in. he drove to Huntington, Long Island, and from there I took the Lond Island Railroad into Brooklyn. While waiting for the LIRR, I was hanging out with this vendor outside the station named Jason. We were pretty much venting to each other about the transit strike, and how much it fucked over so much in the city. Metro North and LIRR weren't affected by the strike, so i was able to get to Brooklyn, and my mother was able to pick me up from there. It feels really good to be home. After the last three weeks, I need this time off, to regroup, readjust my sleep pattern, and get some guitar time in.

And now, for Christmas w00tn3ss recap. My mom and I did major cleanup in the house and got our Christmas tree up and decorated before midnight. After we got the tree up (and after my mother got finished wrapping my presents), we exchanged gifts. I bought her a deep fryer and kitchen window curtains, my mom got me two sweaters, a pair of black jeans (something i desparately needed), and a (drumroll) WAH-WAH PEDAL!!!!!111!1 I am the proud owner of a Dunlop Cry Baby wah pedal. I suck with it right now, but with practice and lots of patience, i'll be badass with it. This was a good Christmas. My mother cooked, as always. She made so much food, I'm gonna be nice and fat by the time all that food is gone. But, I'll be fat and happy. W00t!

One more thing before signing off. My mother and I were curious to see how long my hair actually is, so we decided to find out. My mother brought out her hot comb and went to town on my hair. The result:

That was the first time I was able to comb my hair in about 4 years. It was a good feeling. i wish it could stay like that longer. After about a day, It started to frizz and curl inwards again. Today I had a ?uestlove 'fro going. Tomorrow i'm gonna wash my hair and repeat this process. Hopefully things will work out a little better. That's all for now. G'nite!

No, I am not dead, thank you for your concern....

[Listening to: - 08 Umi Says from the album ""]

I haven't updated in weeks. Why? A number of reasons, mainly a lack of something to talk about. So, here's a rundown of what's been happening:

School: sucking less ass

Work: not sucking at all

Hermit Crab: still alive

Laptop: Awesome as ever

Friends: always a pleasure to have, and i have plenty

Family: constantly thankful for them

Guitar: still working on it

Music: one of the few things that keep me going

Music is a beautiful thing. It can do so much for a person. It can relax, evoke thought, bring people together. I got a chance to see a group called We Are Scientists at the Webster on the 12th, along with The Redwalls and Hot Hot Heat. 'Twas a kickass show. What made it more kickass was the fact that I caught up with my friend Oz who I hadn't seen in ages. It was great seeing him.

Must remind myself to buy We Are Scientists album, among other things.

Thanksgiving break was great. Got to see my mother for the first time since August. she cooked for Thanksgiving, made like a 15 course dinner even though it was only me, her and my grandmother. It was delicious, and it made me pass out for a few hours. Home cooking is a beautiful thing. During the time off, I hung out with my friend St. Clair and jammed with him. I got a chance to check out his Omega Desktop Recording Studio. It's a sweet little device. We got a chance to record a song. Me on the guitar, St. Clair on bass. Turned out pretty decent. Wanna hear it? Still trying to work out my soloing skills. It will be up to par in the not so distant future.

I've got so many original songs in my head that they're all trying to come out all at once, so I'm now trying to figure out which songs I should work out, and which should go into the permanent backburner. I've got another song started, and I like it's possibilities. Maybe by the end of this year I will have that song and my jazz song completed.

"Music is my heart and soul, more precious than gold."
- Marvin Gaye