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The Blue Channel

The title of this post is a Taking Back Sunday song.  I was feeling unoriginal and decided to title the post I would write this morning with the song that was currently playing on my iTunes.

This post has nothing to do with Taking Back Sunday.  Sorry.

I’ve been lacking in the updating mostly due to work and working as much OT as possible so I can share gifts with loved ones on the J-Day.  So far I got some interesting gifts for my family and friends.  I like to keep it unique.  I also do not wrap gifts in wrapping presents.  Call it me being green, I am ok with that.  I think it is an absolute waste to wrap gifts with pretty paper and bows and ribbons only to have them ripped open and thrown in the trash.  You might as well tape some dollars on the package so they can rip those up as well.

Speaking of gifts, DHL.  Lame DHL told me that they did deliver the package to my house but the driver could not tell me what color my house was…  Even if the company is going out of business you would think they would still try and stand behind their promise.

Regardless, the package is being shipped out once again to me; this time via UPS.  Let’s see what happens.

My awesome, wonderful, amazing wife gave me a J-Day present early this year…a trip to the tattoo parlor.  What better way to say “I love you” than a tattoo?

I finally got script of a line from a song I have loved since the day I heard it.  I have been talking about getting script of some sort on my collarbone and Annie told me that the tattoo would in fact be that.  So I am now the proud owner of a new, yet sore, tattoo.

I am sure you are wondering what it says…  I am sure you want to maybe see a picture of it?

Well I can tell you what it says but no pics yet as there is saran wrap taped over it for the day, plus it is rather difficult to take a picture of yourself.  One might think I could take a MySpace pic of myself in the mirror but I have more class than that.

The lyris is from Radiohead‘s “Karma Police”.  It says “For A Minute I Lost Myself”.  That lyric has stuck with me for years and it describes my lost life from asge 23 till about 27 where all I did was work, drink, and waste.  I have since changed then but to me the lyric suits those 5 years perfectly.

So does anyone out there have any band related tattoos?  I actually have a couple.  The new one actually being my secons Radiohead tattoo.  I also have 2 Misfits tattoos and Ol’ Dirty Bastard in a cupcake if that counts…  I also have my shins tattooed from a comic written by DJ Kid Koala.  Damn, I am unoriginal.  Ha.

I suppose I will get some pictures of them up here one day when I have some time.

Until then, here is something that cracks me up.  Hope you enjoy and have a great weekend!  Go Browns???  Hmmm…  Not getting my hopes up.

Just in case you have no idea who Kid Koala is…

Sitting Here While Everyone Eats Pie…

I don’t want you to feel sorry for me at all because I am working today.  It comes with the territory I suppose and in the end I will actually gain something after sitting in my cubicle for 8 hours…2 days off in December.  I am ok with that.

The one thing about today that differs from the other days I am here is that it is not that busy.  People are being safe today or just waiting until tomorrow to call in for assistance.  Anyways, slow days mean I get to use the iPod.  That keeps me entertained.

A couple of songs popped up that reminded me of my past throughout my shift.  I guess you could say they are jems from my past.  Has anyone heard of any of these?  If so what do you think?

Just Another Victim” – Helmet & House Of Pain (Judgement Night Soundtrack)
I loved this soundtrack when I was a teenager.  The movie was ok but the soundtrack was just awesome mixing up rock with rap.  Who would have thought this CD could have started such a trend?  House of Pain AND Helmet?  Awesome.

“Not The Same” – Dinosaur Jr.
I was always a huge fan of Dinosaur Jr. except the time I saw them live.  Worst show ever.

“You Make It Easy” – Air
I remember I picked up Moon Safari at World Music in Columbus when I was CD shopping alone.  I was looking for something new and different from all the metal and punk I was involved in.  I sampled this French band called Air and have been a fan of their work ever since.

“Where It’s At” – Beck
Whoever does not like this song in some way or sort has issues.  I only wish Beck would record material like this again. 

“(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” – Minor Threat
In my opinion they are one of the best punk bands out there to this day.  Even if I was not stright edge  when I listened to them in the past I respected them and wished I could have seen them live just once.

“Tonight, Tonight” – Smashing Pumpkins
Still one of my fav Smashing Pumpkins tracks ever.  The video alone blew me away when it was over played on MTV.  I guess I liked the classic style that was portayed.  I also liked Billy’s top hat.

Well that is all I have for now.  I should get back to work…as if there is any…

I hope everyone enjoys their holiday today!

Slash & Perla Video About Prop 8

Randomly found this today.  It’s a video of Slash and his wife Perla supporting equal rights and their view on Prop 8.

It’s nice to see musicians, more notibaly musicians who are in love, speak out about their views (even if Slash was speaking via his guitar).  I liked when Perla said “I married my sweetheat, you should be able to marry yours too.”

For more information about Prop 8 visit www.jointheimpact.com