tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47763822827105987692024-03-05T13:21:28.981-08:00Jono's RotationJonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-38960756953832371432010-07-29T00:14:00.000-07:002010-07-29T00:25:08.044-07:00Oh hi!Hi blog. Been a while. Here's a summary of current events:<br /><br /><ol><li>Still have boxes of paperwork to get rid of. Got through two boxes tonight and found important docs for the Lincoln. This is most excellent.</li><li>Got a ticket for the Mitsubishi. Front plate missing. This isn't good.</li><li>Job is raining hell on me. This both good and not good at the same time.</li><li>Girlfriend gave me half of her burger last night. Even though it wasn't hot off the grill it was still quite delicious.</li><li>Girlfriend is leaving for a week to take care of unfortunate family things. Even though the circumstances aren't great, I think it will be good for her to see her family. I will be glued to her gchat status.</li><li>I've spent waaay more than budgeted for DJ-related things. Someone hold me back.</li></ol>Headed to bed now, or soon. I found a book that i started but never got past the 1st chapter. Is that even possible?Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-22511455056213795172010-01-04T19:33:00.000-08:002010-01-04T19:35:45.105-08:00Starting the new year off great.Fail #1:<br />Sick on my birthday.<br /><br />Fail #2:<br />DMV is a blackhole that sucks my time, energy, and money.<br /><br />Fail #3:<br />Being sick while having to be on-call.<br /><br />Fail#4:<br />Audio parts ordered 2 weeks ago still not in.Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-84441098669381084542009-10-30T20:39:00.000-07:002009-10-30T20:59:59.072-07:00phrases"If I die before I wake, and no one tries to take it all away, know that I will always be beside you. And should I cry before I wake, do not think what I give is what you take. Loving you is what I have been always dreaming."<br /><br />I've been bouncing a beat in my head for the last few days, and it needed words. I don't think I could ever be a songwriter as the words take an eternity to move the few inches from my mind to paper. The above just kinda fell out though, and I've yet to determine why or how. I think the idea is really...pretty, but i haven't determined if i'm really as emo as it sounds.Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-41871286336083457812009-10-23T02:08:00.000-07:002009-10-23T02:11:21.561-07:00I'm feeling...knotted. Think about how a knot is formed, it's purpose in life. If a knot were aware of itself, would it choose to continue to be a knot, or would it rather have someone unravel it so that even though it would no longer exist, it would also no longer be tying things up?Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-33884834684116329902009-10-14T23:15:00.000-07:002009-10-14T23:17:12.663-07:00Wow, found this on my Blackberry. It's gotta be a few years old. Beware, crappy poetry ahead!<br /><br /><!-- converted from rtf --><style>.EmailQuote { BORDER-LEFT: #800000 2px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 4pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 1pt } </style><style>DIV.PlainText { FONT-FAMILY: monospace; FONT-SIZE: 120% } </style><style title="owaParaStyle">BODY { SCROLLBAR-ARROW-COLOR: #3f52b8; SCROLLBAR-DARKSHADOW-COLOR: #fafafa; SCROLLBAR-BASE-COLOR: #f7f7f7; SCROLLBAR-HIGHLIGHT-COLOR: #cecfce; SCROLLBAR-TRACK-COLOR: #fffbff } </style><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:85%;" > <div>On the gold and red</div> <div>Sometimes I wonder out loud,</div> <div>"Where have all my emotions gone?</div> <div>Whatever happened to the time I spent with you?</div> <div> </div> <div>Then we break up.</div> <div>Then we make up.</div> <div>Then I wake up.</div> <div>Now I think of</div> <div>Ways to be loved</div> <div>By anyone but you.</div> <div> </div> <div>These days I try to lie</div> <div>But only to myself at night</div> <div>*******</div> <div> </div> <div>Things are broken</div> <div>But only for a moment</div> <div>Scars are opened</div> <div>And then its real.</div> <div> </div> <div>Then we break up</div> <div>The we make up</div> <div>Then I wake up</div> <div>And all I want is to wake up</div> <div>Next to you.</div> <div> </div> <div>To many times I've tried to cry</div> <div>About the lies inside my mind </div> <div>Its causing us to give up my eyes. For you.</div> <div> </div> <div>The dreams are falling.</div> <div>My heart is slowing.</div> <div>Our lives are gowing</div> <div>So far apart.</div> <div>When does the pain stop and the healing start?</div></span>Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-30292000246018198232009-10-07T04:01:00.000-07:002009-10-07T04:02:16.807-07:00Sleep does not come easy tonightI'm waiting.<br />Welcome arms outstretched;<br />Open mind alone;<br />I'm waiting to feel you on my mind.<br /><br />It's darkened.<br />My eyes are wide shut;<br />Souly on my own;<br />I'm grasping for the night to take over.Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-25391844824743190402009-10-04T01:11:00.000-07:002009-10-04T01:12:22.267-07:00departures & arrivalsI'm saddened to see the end of this adventure. I've discovered many new aspects of humanity that I previously had no thoughts or opinions on.
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<br>I also said that I was going into this with no expectations, as without a previous experience in a culture outside of my own, I didn't know where to set the bar. It turns out that I could have set it very high. The things I've seen, the people I've met, the places I've been, the relationships developed. Oh and the food. The food deserves special recognition.
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<br>I'm also eternally grateful for the hospitality the was provided to me. So many favors were given without question that I will never be able to repay them all. I imagine that when I reflect upon this experience it will be those favors that I will remember the most.
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<br>To round up this blog submission, if asked how I were to describe singapore and taiwan:
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<br>Singapore was the adventure part of my journey. Easy access to mass transit made it simple to say "let's head out!". There were lots of different cultures crammed together and with english being very common, I didn't feel like I was that far from home.
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<br>Taiwan was the culture-shock. English was rarely heard and I had to stick fairly close to my travel-buddy to understand much of anything. I also had the benefit of experiencing taiwan family dynamics from a unique perspective that would not have happened had I taken this trip on by myself.
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<br>Overall I enjoyed taiwan the most. Amongst a few other reasons, it was so completely different in many ways, one being that everyone was very kind and patient. I think a lot of this is due to the politics that surround the past between china and taiwan.
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<br>My eyes have been opened, and I'm now looking down a new path in my life. All directions look inviting and I'm anxious to see what will happen next.
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<br>Time to go, the plane to USA is boarding.
<br>Sent via BlackBerry from T-MobileJonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-90041957925922179942009-09-09T13:06:00.000-07:002009-09-09T13:18:14.856-07:00TRAFFIC VIOLATED: Round 2Today was so much better. Arrived at the courthouse, lines everywhere. Luckily i was on my bike and got half off for parking right across the street.<br /><br />Line to get inside.<br />Line to get to the traffic section.<br />Line to get to the traffic court clerk.<br /><br />But once there, the cute clerk looked at my ticket, asked "Did you fix these two?" Since I had bought in my documentation, she pulled out a huge book, looked up some numbers, and said "OK, $810 has been taken off, were you going to pay for the speeding?"<br /><br />"Do I have the option to talk with a judge about it?" I asked. For whatever reason I had full charm going on. It was probably due to my glee in wearing a tie. I don't know that she even had a chance of resisting my questions.<br /><br />"Yes, but your court date won't be until..." she pauses, puts on her cute glasses, and checks her computer "...hmm, looks like February 19th."<br /><br />"Oh really? That's pretty far." I could barely contain my joy. Getting away with procrastinating is a win in my book.<br /><br />"Well, OK if that's what must be done. Do I need to sign anything?" I wanted to hug her at this point.<br /><br />I get home in time to avoid the street sweeper patrol, but also discover that my aunt had moved my car for me. How nice! I change out of my business underwear and throw on my business casuals and head to work.<br /><br />So yes, today is much better than expected.Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-3230239821215231682009-09-08T20:49:00.000-07:002009-09-08T21:21:28.265-07:00TRAFFIC VIOLATEDOK this afternoon i said I would stop posting all this emo crap on my blog because it's not really me, just the part of me that will write. Well I got one more, but it's a little angsty too.<br /><br />Back in June I was headed home from a delicious lunch and shop with some friends. I was a little peeved because i was getting calls from work, and ended up pulling the battery out of my phone to rectify that problem. I was also on my motorcycle.<br /><br />Traffic wasn't too heavy, and was moving fast. Average speed was 85+. Being on my bike, I would manouver past a grouping of cars, and then accelerate a bit. By manouver, i mean i would come up to a car, match speed, then switch lanes then accelerate past. This wasn't weaving, it was actual lane change, pass, lane change, pass, etc. Turn signal, looking over my shoulder, watch surrounding traffic...i was actually being a safe rider. The problem begins because I was on my bike, able to switch lanes in a much smaller area than a normal car would even attempt. Additionally, wind prevented me from hearing behind me. The officer's distance behind me was so close that my mirrors, which only show cars that are behind me to the left and right, not direct, made it impossible to see him too. I'm sure the entire event it looked like a very safe police chase to anyone watching.<br /><br />Eventually I did see the lights in my mirror. I checked my surroundings, signaled, and pulled over. I stopped, removed my helmet, got off the bike and stepped to the side. The officer questioned me briefly, explained how someone on a bike without any gear on had been going 120 (holy shit that's fast!) and slammed into the back of a truck , dying instantly. Not sure how relevant this was to my situation but i wasn't going to bring my thoughts into the discussion.<br /><br />He asked for license, insurance, registration.<br /><br />This is where I screwed up, and completely accept the penalties for they are truthful and appropriate. Here's the charges, in addition to speeding:<br /><br />Registration expired<br />No proof of insurance<br />Inappropriate license<br /><br />My registration was in fact expired. I do not remember receiving a reminder notice, but that isn't relevant. I went into the DMV and fixed this. My registration does in fact show that i was current, so I was only late in payment.<br /><br />My insurance was current. It was only a few days past the date on the insurance card. I went home and printed a new proof of insurance card and put it in the bike.<br /><br />My license is a permit. I have yet to get a full license. The cause is that obtainging a full motorcycle license requires an appointment with the DMV or a 3-day class. Both of these options are only offered during the day. You know, when I work. The limitations include no riding on the freeway.<br /><br />Fine, I'll deal with it. The plan was to go into court, show the docs that said i've fixed these problems, and hope that the judge will lower the fines and allow traffic school.<br /><br />Well i find out the day before my court date that in order to get these things signed off, i need a sheriff to sign off on them first. So i gather my paperwork after i get home from the office, and run down to the sheriff office, which is closed. I go to the police dept, they tell me to go to the San Gabriel office, where a sheriff is available to check it off. So I go, wait in line, listen to two other people complain about parking tickets for about 30 minutes each, and then get my chance.<br /><br />It will be $19. Exact change only. Crude, I only have a $20, but oh well, $1 donation isn't going to kill me. BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!! They need to see the bike. Apparently documentation showing that the bike is registered and insured is not enough. They must physically see that tags have been applied to the bike. WHY? I have no clue. So, the officer says to bring the bike back. Limitation #2 on a permit...no riding at night. Yes, it's night by now. So the officer says to come back during the day, they have someone available all the time. My court date is tomorrow. He says, "No big deal, just take the bike to the courthouse, a sheriff will be available to sign off there".<br /><br />HUGE SIGH!<br /><br />I had NO intention of going to court dressed in my bike gear. I had my suit, tie, etc all laid out. Gotta impress the judge, ya know? DENIED.<br /><br />So now i get to show up to court disheveled. This angers me. I'm so angry that the cop spent an hour playing around with the two parking tickets when he could have said "Submit a form to request review...next please." which would have provided me with time to get my bike back before night settled.<br /><br />To further cause me stress, tomorrow is the day i MUST take my car to work. It's street cleaning day. I will get a ticket if I park anywhere in the area on the street. i already have a car in the driveway so I'm out of luck there, and since I have to take my bike to court, I can't take my car.<br /><br />In conclusion, I'm surprised that I am in such good spirits. I've awarded myself two hard ciders tonight for all of the stress and frustration this is causing me. I expect that tomorrow will bring much more annoyance and disgust in the inner-workings of our justice system.Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-74619456757025661162009-09-08T12:55:00.000-07:002009-09-08T12:56:32.891-07:00Cute blog with great writingI've read a few of the posts from here and love the authors voice:<br /><br />http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/personal/09/08/tf.when.first.love.marries/index.htmlJonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-89411483872369127702009-09-07T17:13:00.000-07:002009-09-07T17:14:20.186-07:00EscapeMore recently I've found myself looking for ways to "get away from it all.". But it so far its been one of those unscratchable itches. these little jaunts to nowhere and back have helped significantly but at the same time have only made my desire to escape from my own skin more viscous.
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<br>I can see that I'm currently lugging around a lot of turmoil within my soul. This desire of flight, the other conclusions on my own mental state that I've made in the recent past, they create a blurry picture that I can only define as a need to change.
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<br>I feel like a kid only days before christmas. I rather enjoy plot twists in this rather long and uneventful story that I'm living out. I can't wait to see how this one will end up, and in what direction I'll be heading when it happens.Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-49407281275041005222009-08-25T00:10:00.000-07:002009-08-25T00:29:03.823-07:00Bored to tears.For the past month or so I've been in a slump. Depression? No, I've dealt with that, I'm mostly certain that isn't the problem. Even if it were, I'd like to imagine I know how to deal with it.<br /><br />No, this is something else. I've somewhat explained it to others. Something is missing. As of yet I do not know what it is. I have fun, I'm employed. i treat myself to things. I have close friends. I have family, both close and far.<br /><br />So what is it that's missing? I've looked at my life and I can only come up with a few.<br /><br /><ul><li>Job satisfaction</li><li>Relationship</li><li>life experiences</li></ul><br />I'm not unsatisfied with my job. it keeps me entertained and i'd like to think that i'm exceedingly good at it. The pay is good too. I'm loose with my money so maybe i should tighten up a bit.<br /><br />I shouldn't be concerned about a relationship. I'm a patient person. I'm not hooking up with random floozies. I don't mind waiting for the right one. There's a lot here that remains unsaid that i won't get into in an impersonal voice. I have noticed tho that when in a relationship with someone, I don't need to spend as much time isolated from everyone to return to reality. Some would call that meditation I suppose.<br /><br />Life Experiences. Well, I've had some, but then again, who can say they've had enough? Maybe I do need to try living a little more. There are places I'd like to go but don't feel I can afford it.<br /><br />So maybe i need to take a little bit of a larger isolation session. maybe i need find myself a girl. maybe I need to find a new career. I don't think any of these are what I'm really looking for, but they are on the edge of my mind right now, regardless.Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-39643883340443473542009-08-16T21:55:00.000-07:002009-08-16T22:01:10.465-07:00It's going to take time...<span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Here's a song I picked up a while back that I've been really enjoying. The original is pretty chill, and the remix is quite good as it reinforces the "It's gonna take time I know; But I'll get over you" which has been a reoccurring theme in my past relationships. I don't really know much more about the song, and won't claim that it's a reflection of my current feelings, just a neat song.<b><br /><br />"Rise" by Gabrielle<br /></b><br />I know that it's over<br />But I can't believe we're through<br />They said that time's a healer<br />And I'm better without you<br />It's gonna take time I know<br />But I'll get over you<br /><br /><i>[Chorus:]</i><br />Look at my life<br />Look at my heart<br />I have seen them fall apart<br />Now I'm ready to rise again<br />Look at my hopes<br />Look at my dreams<br />I'm building bridges from these scenes<br />Now I'm ready to rise again<br /><br />Caught up in my thinking, yeah<br />Like a prisoner in my mind<br />You pose so many questions<br />But the truth was hard to find<br />I better think twice I know<br />That I'll get over you<br /><br /><i>[Chorus]</i><br /><br />Much time has passed between us<br />Do you still think of me at all?<br />My world of broken promises<br />Now you won't catch me when I fall<br /><br /><i>[Chorus]<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nuCyRLm3HIw&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nuCyRLm3HIw&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /></i></span></span>Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-50551711172725437912009-08-09T21:31:00.001-07:002009-08-09T21:31:52.617-07:00Beautiful complexity of lifeSo far this weekend I've seen 3 amazing items that have complexity beyond my understanding.
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<br>1: petrified forest. It takes 3 rare events to coincide in a specific time frame to turn wood into stone.
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<br>2: meteor crater. The sheer amount of energy released by two rocks colliding, one being insignificantly small, makes you question how insignificant we are.
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<br>3: love. No amount of math can explain it.Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-49253733189672294292009-08-02T22:18:00.001-07:002009-08-02T22:34:18.230-07:00Something is missingSomething is missing. I don't know why, but it's gone. The closest i can get to putting it in words is that feeling when you are completely overcome with happiness, where nothing else matters in the world. I think it's that feeling that is missing.<br /><br />I can see myself looking around for it. I've rearranged my furniture. I've mentally commited to heading out of town for a vacation. I'm desiring a new car. I'm working out more often then I'm used to (which is probably a good thing, my exercise routine was running maybe once or twice a week). I'm wanting a tattoo. I'm strictly moderating when i drink alcohol.<br /><br />With these particulars in mind I'm trying to decide if I'm losing my mind or just going through a personality change.Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-84641128466890277222009-08-01T16:34:00.000-07:002009-08-01T16:39:33.672-07:00Sweet tune that I've always likedOK folks, here's a tune I've always liked. It's called Need To Feel Loved. It's by a duo that only came together 2x, once for this song and once for another song. The duo goes by the name Reflekt.<br /><br />If the song seems familar, it's because the flowing strings you hear is a sample from the song "Ghosts" from the end of the movie Road to Perdition (which was a gangster film featuring Tom Hanks. See it if you haven't already.)<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Bxsv2iJwijI&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Bxsv2iJwijI&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />That's a remix of the original, but not much was changed, just enough to give it some more beat.<br /><br />Lyrics:<br /><br /><span>Come and catch me baby, I'm falling<br />Come and catch a fire baby, don't let me fade away, don't let me fade away<br /><br />Come and catch a feeling, it's electrifying me<br />Free from me baby, awake before I'm down, awake before I'm down<br /><br />Come and touch me baby<br />I need to be loved<br />Come and hold me baby<br />I need to feel loved, I need to feel loved<br /><br />Come and catch a fire, don't let me fade away<br />Come and catch a fire baby, don't let me fade away<br />Come and catch a feeling, it's electrifying me<br />Eyes wide open, I'm dreaming<br /><br />Pray for me baby, awake before I'm down<br />Come and hold me baby<br />I need to feel loved<br />I'm in love, in love, in love<br />I'm in love, in love, in love<br />I'm in love<br />I'm in love<br /><br />I'm in love, in love, in love</span>Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-16720394436651178982009-05-18T00:06:00.001-07:002009-05-18T00:31:24.254-07:00Recent music eventsOver the weekend I saw two events. First one was D:Fuse with Mike Hiratzka. It was an album release party. I've been a fan of D:Fuse for a while after I saw him place live a few years back. His style of music is somewhere between club and lounge...it's something I imagine would be playing at a beach lounge if such a thing exists. He also incorporates a lot of live instruments, something that many other DJ/Producers should try. D:Fuse was playing at Cinespace Friday night.<br /><br />Saturday night I saw Ferry Corsten. This was the first time I've seen him DJ in person. He's very good. He's old school in the fact that he had the laptop stand removed so he could see the crowd while he played only his CD's. Between mixes he was signing tickets, cd inserts, records, even a Ferry Corsten horse...I have no idea why such a thing exists but it does. He also works the crowd, taking only a few seconds to cue a song up and then turning his attention right back to the crowd. Ferry Corsten was playing at Vanguard Saturday night.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/X5iT6iBS2xk&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/X5iT6iBS2xk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PtuCB1j2msY&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PtuCB1j2msY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-88799452105686314282009-05-10T19:06:00.001-07:002009-05-10T19:10:25.836-07:00Life of Jono, Sunday May 10th1st order of business - Christie STFU!!!!!!! It's my blog; I do what I want.<br /><br />OK I don't hear my friends mention this so I could be possibly the only one that does this. Today I am spending most of the day researching on the upcoming Special Election ballot items. This is going beyond just reading the little summary in the ballot pamphlet, beyond the voter info guide, but actually finding multiple sources online and reading the ballot propositions to see what they are about.<br /><br />Don't worry peers, I got this California budget crisis on lockdown.<br /><br />Last, I'm trying to bring back the semi-colon; use it!Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-55869307232394357902009-04-03T21:50:00.000-07:002009-04-03T21:51:40.657-07:00Time for a joke!What do you call a whole chicken that's been burnt and is a little dry?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Dinner.<br /><br /><br />You weren't expecting this to be a tragic comedy were you?Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-2371713845246005462009-03-25T20:51:00.000-07:002009-03-25T20:53:25.630-07:00This is why"Why you gotta move so far away?"<br /><br />It's March, not really that warm in most of the US. Set the latop next to the hot tub, paid some bills, finished off the wine from last night. Why live anywhere else?Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-6035532712736617362009-03-23T19:39:00.000-07:002009-03-23T19:51:48.935-07:001st party of the year.So a few weeks back I told some of my friends after a concert that I wanted to get a party together. A decent sized party, lots of booze and lots of music. One friend said "Let's do it at my dad's house" which basically took all party control from my hands. I was a little concerned at first, but then the dad got involved, and did an excellent job.<br /><br />So it was a house party, but not just a little ghetto one. Valet parking, a bartender, a live DJ (yours truely), a live band, booze, food, etc.<br /><br />This would be my first real DJ event that I've done. As such, I volunteered the gig (which was the plan all along). I must say that for a Sunday night, the whole event went well. 1st part of the night was just everyone getting food and drink, socializing, etc. I provided some random tunes, slowly but surely getting heads nodding, getting feet tapping, etc. 2nd part of the night, the band played. Great job for what was their 1st live audience too. last part of the night was me playing as people either sobered up and left or danced and drank some more. Hard dance music for all of course.<br /><br />3 good things turned out. 1st, the house is a great party house. This was also the 1st time the house was used for entertaining, and it went well. 1-2 more parties will be expected before summer is in full swing, and I'm expected to play. 2nd, the band is really good, probably better then expected. 3rd, i'm a good DJ. No errors, kept people moving, and most important to me I had a great time letting people experience the hobby I enjoy so much.<br /><br />So, the band wants me to play along side them again. Our music isn't even close to being similar, but putting the two together let's people experience a wide range of music. It's like going to a party and half-way through the environment changes completely. It also sounds like another house party or two are on the horizon. These will be much larger, and I'll expect everyone that I talk to will receive an invite as soon as the date is set.Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-42478865064561527312009-03-16T02:30:00.000-07:002009-03-16T03:07:22.070-07:00By request: mushyA while ago I had a discussion with a friend of mine about relationships. Although it was a very long, deep, and two-sided conversation it was not ended as I was expected to publish my thoughts on what girl i'm looking for.<br /><br />For the longest time I thought it would be silly to do such a thing. In fact I continue to believe it's a silly idea....but I'm still thinking about it. It never really escaped my head. So tonight, while watching a goofy film where at the end everything comes together for the main character I decided that I will put the words down.<br /><br />So, the girl that I'm looking for:<br /><br />At first I thought to say things like color of hair, freckles, etc. but that's not quite right. Although I have preferences I can't say for sure they are a big deciding factor. I know this becuase I pay attention to what thoughts go through my head on a daily basis. What I'm looking for is someone that challenges me on a gregular basis. I also am looking for a person that is inquisitive. Lastly and most important is they need to love me in the same amount that I love her.<br /><br />The good news is that even tho I can be picky, I have found those that fit these categories. The bad news is that something didn't work out because obviously I wouldn't be writing this right now...<br /><br />Well that's all for now, i'm barely stayng awake....and opened myself up in a way I won't generally do.Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-33675144518530835872009-03-14T02:13:00.001-07:002009-03-14T02:16:51.501-07:00bad news first: John Tejada was a bust. Apparently the person playing after him unbeknown to me was huge. I asked the guy in front of me how long he had been waiting....20 minutes. I left.<br /><br />good news: on the way home i stopped at a place new to me, 7 Bar. Well, apparently i have an in now. I don't have to wait in line Sat nights when it's wrapped around the block. Yay semi-social skills.<br /><br />other news: I like maker's mark uncontrollably.Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-71455654883983641442009-03-12T22:09:00.000-07:002009-03-12T22:10:05.119-07:00list of my favorite things<ol><li>Whole foods curry chicken salad.</li><li>...<br /></li></ol>Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776382282710598769.post-30837391704088468122009-03-09T01:41:00.001-07:002009-03-09T01:44:24.053-07:00Since spring is quickly approachingJust a quick PSA: The first nice day of spring everyone should skip work and hang out at the beach.<br /><br />...and to any employer's reading this...I would <span style="font-style: italic;">never </span>do that.Jonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142595967770035149noreply@blogger.com0