Home Is Where The Heart Is

I've been home for about 3 months now, and things are starting to come back to reality. I might not be in a relationship anymore, but I've been picking up the pieces of what I've left behind. Like I mentioned in my post about burning bridges, I've been spending time with Andy. But I've also been visiting my old stomping grounds and seeing some people I haven't talked to in years. And I've realized that the more things change, the more the stay the same.

BC, has been through a lot in her 16 years on this world, and she seems to make wrong decisions. But deep down, she is a good person. She is strong-willed, independent, and really a good person. She, of course, has her growing pains, but I think that in the end, she'll make it out alright. I really enjoy that she is now a major part of my life. I moved away when she was 12, and now that I am starting my life over again, I am glad that I am "home".

My Adventure

I know that it has been quite a few days since I last posted an entry, but that is because I had one hell of an adventure for the last couple of days. On Friday, I did end up accepting an offer, downtown! I later met up with an old college buddy, Frank, to go to an alumni reception for an organization we were in during college. It was a good time, but throughout the day, Abe kept calling me, because he was having a girl come visit him for the weekend. This girl was someone that he met on New Year's, and he wanted me to come for the weekend to help to break the awkwardness. So, Frank and I went to Chicago, got drunk, and went to Second City to get more drunk. Abe, being a high roller, decided to slip the seater some money to get us front stage seats. Well, if you sit up front, you should expect to be heckled, and sure as shit, they ended up doing a 15 minute sketch on Abe and his "date". We later went back to Abe's where Frank was drunk enough to do karaoke to the boy bands of yore.

The next morning, another one of Abe's buddies from Georgia came in and the group became a little to Southern for me. We went to Ed Debevic's for lunch and Frank and I headed back to our alma mater. Out of respect for myself, I will not say what happened down there, but lets just say that I was put in very awkward situations at Frank's which also happens to be Anne's apartment. I decided not to stay the night there and stayed at some old roommates. Both of them have graduated but not accepted jobs, so I showed them how to find some. So after Frank slept off his Superbowl hangover, we headed back to the region.

Radiohead - In Rainbows

Artist:	Radiohead
Album:	In Rainbows
Release Date:	January 1, 2008
Label:	TBD Records
Rating:	3.5/5

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I've never really been a fan of Radiohead, but I've never really hated them either. To me they were one of the bands from overseas that made it over here with a large fan base. I've noticed that Radiohead fans tend to be diehard ones with Kid A Bear tattoos. I can't say that this album has really changed my mind, but I do like it.

Most of they hype about this album was the "pay what you feel" pricing for it. I did download the album back in October of 2007, but it never really grew on me. Then when it was physically released, I picked it up and put it in my car. The first thing that you notice is how great musicians these guys truly are. Listening to the sounds that their instruments produce through the crisp sounds of cd quality auto and good speakers is much different and superior to 128kbps mp3s through shitty laptop speakers. I've never claimed to be an audiophile, but this album has definitely helped me to notice the difference. Also, I love the packaging on this album. They opted to not go for a jewel case, but rather cardboard and stickers that will allow you to make your own case if need be.

While driving in my car, I noticed that the album made for perfect driving/background music, but none of the songs really engaged me. After a couple of spins, I never found my self singing along. Really, the only song that I tried to learn the lyrics is "House of Cards". I feel that if you are already a fan of the band, you will eat this up. However; if Radiohead has been a band that you never really understood the fascination, you will not change.

Track Listing:
1. 15 Step
2. Bodysnatchers
3. Nude
4. Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
5. All I Need
6. Faust Arp
7. Reckoner
8. House Of Cards
9. Jigsaw Falling Into Place
10. Videotape