[Main]   [Me]   [Mates]   [Misc]   [Music]   [Musings]

 Archive -- Week 32: 2/2/03 - 2/8/03
Song of the Week: Simple Plan - Perfect
The most intriguing thing in life is "The look in a person's eyes" with 8 votes.
(Although "Ninjas" came in a close second with five.)
February 2, 2003 - six more weeks of winter
Well, it's February, the month of LOVE (and Black History). Or for some, the month for black people to love THEM. It actually seems like it may be a busy month for me, with the start of pit orchestra, the Lakeland Jazz Festival, a bit more pep band, the dramatic conclusion of Joe Millionaire, and a school dance thrown in there. I think I'll make it a goal to take some time out to watch Groundhog Day. Speaking of which, the little marmot saw his shadow, so based on the laws of science, six weeks of winter shall follow. No big deal... I kinda like living up here where we get cold winters and warm summers, with the occasional hot winter night and cold summer day thrown in there. It keeps us all on our toes, I think. Speaking of snow, we should probably get a snow day tomorrow (I've been saying it for the past couple weeks, why stop now?) Alright that's about it for today, gotta get ready to film this years blockbuster hit: The Retributer.
 
Image of the Day

What a GREAT movie. That's all I have to say.

Profile Quote of the Day - Steve-o

When you love someone,
you'll sacrifice.
You'd give everything you've got,
and you don't think twice.
You'd risk it all,
no matter what may come.
When you love someone,
You'll shoot the moon,
Put out the sun,
When you love someone.
February 4, 2003 -  thoughtless drivel
Sorry for the lack of update yesterday... I didn't have much to talk about (as usual) and I was rather busy most of the day. I watched the French film Amelie last night... I'd recommend it to people who like subtitled and somewhat weird films. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how many of my friends actually like the movies I like, so despite my parents owning the movie, I doubt I'll watch it with friends anytime soon. As far as other news goes, there's a band concert tonight, which is going to be really bad, considering no one cares anymore. I may be getting involved in yet another ensemble, so that's one more thing to make life less boring. I'm kinda just in a 'blah' mood today I guess. Know what I mean? And I struggle to find IOTDs these days, so if anyone has any funny or interesting picture they're willing to share, send me it at iotd@therosser.com.
 
Image of the Day

"And if all else fails, homicide is always an option." - Larry

Quote of the Day

"What is reality? Love is reality."
February 5, 2003 -  lots of c's
Sometime yesterday after I updated, my "blah" mood became a good mood. I feel like I'm finally heading for a temporary "completion"... you know what I'm talking about; like, sometimes people feel empty, or you've heard the expression, "You complete me..." or something like that. Well, something has started to complete me, and I feel like this void that's been forming over the past few years is finally filling in. I'm connecting more with who I was three years ago before the world turned me colder. Not to say my life was better three years ago, it definitely wasn't. I am much more extroverted than I was back then... but I think I sacrificed some moral/emotional health for the social kind. And now that I'm suddenly less social, I'm gaining back the feelings I used to have. And this time, I am more aware of myself, and once my social life picks up again, I feel like I'll be able to retain what I've gained in recent days. Nonetheless, as interesting as this must be for everyone who reads this, I'm done talking for now. More tomorrow.

Take the poll.
 
Image of the Day

I know the media tends to exaggerate the facts, but this is ridiculous!

Lyrics of the Day - "End of the World" by Blessed Union of Souls

I know it doesn't seem like 
what I'm going to say is true.
But it's not the end of the world,
It's not the end of the line.
You know there's more to love,
You know there's more to life,
And I know there's more to you.
To a friend -- Just hang in there... we're all here for you, and you are loved. 

...earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust...
February 6, 2003 - "It's all a matter of perspective."
On Tuesday I was feeling that the week was going by dreadfully slowly. Now that it's Thursday, I'm like, wow that was a fast week. I think that this two-day change in perspective reflects a bit on life. Sometimes you're in that mood where you're like "Wow, life goes by so fast! I have to make every minute the best!", and other times, you're in the mood where you're like "Blah, life is going by so slow, I can't wait until summer..until graduation from school.. until retirement." Either way, life isn't going by any more quickly or more slowly. It's all a matter of perspective. Whether you value or enjoy a certain moment in time is up to you and your viewpoint.
 
Image of the Day

Holy crap.

Random Thought of the Day

On 1-2-34, I will be 49 years, 2 months, and 11 days old.
February 7, 2003 - control 
I talked to Betsy for like three minutes last night, as I do every once in a while, although I can't seem to find a way to fabricate an actual friendship between us. But last night, as she left, I told her I was sorry (that she was upset), and she said something that made me think: "you're always sorry..." And that's definitely a truth about myself that I wish I could change. I feel like I spend 3/4 of my lives being sorry, trying to make up for things I did that can't be taken back. I find myself feeling bad for all sorts of things, and I just want to find some kind of normalcy in my life. And lots of things are happening in my life right now that I can't control... and it's hard for me to not be able to control things. Like, I'm not really a 'controlling' person, but I just mean that I can usually manage to do something if I want to or if I have to, or if I want something changed, I can change it. But somehow as of late, I have lost that... As a matter of fact, I have lost a lot as of late. Man, talk about alliteration. I guess that's all for now. Carpe Diem.
 
Image of the Day

For a long time, I agreed that this was with Iraq would be all about oil. But yesterday in government I came to a realization: what if Iraq does have these weapons? In light of the UN speech of the typically pacific Colin Powell, including a call to action to stop Sadam, I just began to think: What if Iraq really DOES have these weapons? And as we sit waiting for the UN to join us (which it doesn't seem like they will), what if Sadam or one of his customers uses a weapon against someone, killing thousands. How stupid will the anti-war people be feeling then? What are they gonna say, "Oops... our bad." Well, is that "Oops" going to make up for  the lives that may be lost. Hell, if what they say is true, and Sadam will not comply, I may begin to side with W.

Presidential Quote of the Day - Harry Truman
(this one ties in well with both previous sections of today's update!)
 

"Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive. 
And don't ever apologize for anything."
February 8, 2003 - gwen stefani's nipples
I've been feeling kind of "out of it" lately... Not necessarily a bad "out of it"... just one of those times in life where things seem so surreal. Like when I look back at a week, a day, an hour ago, it kind of seems like it went in such a blur and that what happened wasn't meant to happen, but it did. And events seem to be intricately tied together. Man, I really want to get back into writing poetry again. I just haven't felt the inspiration... but maybe I'll be able to pick some up on my way home tonight. If you haven't done so already already, take the poll!
 
 
Image of the Day

Lyric the Day - "You Get What You Give" by New Radicals

But when the night is falling,
and you cannot find the light..
If you feel your dream is dying, hold tight;
You've got the music in you.