“you used to be alright. what happened?”
How come I end up where I started
How come I end up where I went wrong
Won’t take my eyes off the ball again
First you reel me out and then you cut the string.
You used to be alright
What happened?
Did the cat get your tongue?
Did your string come undone?
Radiohead – 15 Step (click to download)
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I am becoming a terrible college student. This is practically my third day of MWF classes to skip, and it’s just the end of the third week.
I have the following schedule:
COSC 3302 – Computer Theory
COSC 3304 – Algorithm Design and Analysis
CPSC 4360 – Software Engineering
COSC 4302 – Operating Systems
MATH 4380 – Theory of Statistical Inference
MATH 4330 – Linear Algebra II
Kill me now, kids. I am tired all the time. I have classes and homework all the time. Somebody tell me I’m almost done with college, so that I can be encouraged and keep going.
The only two good things about this is that I’m going to graduate in a year and that my last semester will (hopefully and probably) be my easiest/least stressful semester. I think I’ll be taking 12 hours that semester, and I’ve taken 17-20 hours every semester of college so far.
I’ve gone to school non-stop since Fall of 2006… all the summers and full semesters you could ever dream of. I’m so tired of all this business. I want into the real world… pronto.
Well, friends. I’m done for now. Just sharing that I’m struggling with school, it’s not been my friend.
A lot of things haven’t been my friend lately, but when people fall by the wayside willingly, there’s not always something to be done for them. When they’re gone, they’re gone. Better hope you enjoyed it while it lasted, or at least that you learned something along the way.
when it hit me, there was no denying it.
I am head-over-heels in love with music. I am in love with how such immediate pleasures of varying complexities can move my soul.
I bought a $249.99 Companion 3 Bose Computer Sound System at Best Buy yesterday. Here it is:
This thing sounds terrific, and it helped bring my mood to the highest place. God created music, and I relish in that gift from God. Seriously, I am not even close to being grateful for all that music is, and I know I should tell God every day that I love Him for it.
Blake and I just spent an hour listening to music such as:
Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc
Phantom Planet – Big Brat
Radiohead – Everything In Its Right Place
Radiohead – Bodysnatchers
Radiohead – House of Cards
Radiohead – The National Anthem
Radiohead – Exit Music (For a Film)
Muse – Hysteria
Muse – Apocalypse Please
Spoon – Back to the Life
White Stripes – Icky Thump
Rage Against the Machine – Ashes in the Fall
Rage Against the Machine – Testify
Dandy Warhols – Nietzsche
U2 – Beautiful Day
U2 – Elevation
Bloc Party – Ares
Bloc Party – Positive Tension
Year of the Rabbit – Hunted
Sufjan Stevens – Chicago
Sufjan Stevens – The Seer’s Tower
Led Zeppelin – Black Dog
Led Zeppelin – Dazed and Confused
…and so much more. I can’t believe how good of a time I just had. I have an obvious and an undeniable love for music, and I shall carry it to my grave, no doubt. I sure do hope that my children love music as much as I do, if not more, and I know I’ll have to encourage them for it, but I’ll never force them to love what I love.
What a good day. What a marvelous day this is turning out to be, and it’s only 10:30 AM.
“Christians” are unhappy because they think their life is their own.
They think that they deserve to have things happen their own way.
I’m trying to let go of all preconceived notions and just allow myself to live without hindrances.
There are so many superfluous details that occupy my time that ought not be there.
I wish to put up my keyboard in my dorm and just write until the morning light.
I wish to have a recording studio to put my thoughts in sound-form.
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“Yeah, I’ll hit the bottom, I’ll hit the bottom and escape… escape.”
Radiohead — Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
Time’s Up.
I’m saying goodbye to my old baggage. I’m moving on and going for something different now. I think it’s only fitting now that I’m a different person, and a good chunk of people don’t really know who I am anymore. Might as well be saying goodbye in order to say hello to some newer things in this life.
-Daniel
it’s quite simple –> you’ve thrown me for a loop.
Tell me that you love me lady one more time
One more time slowly
Til then I will float in silence gingerly
Consuming energy
Maybe you could stay, just one more little day
This time it would be nice if you could fight back
Mellowdrone – Orange Marmalade
gratitude.
Despite anything that happens here on out, there’s one feeling that continues to rise to the surface:
. gratitude .
Every nightmare, tragedy, failure, weakness, flaw and handicap of mine has led me to gratitude.
Every dream, blessing, success, strength, trait and talent of mine has led me to gratitude.
There is just so much beauty in the world. And I find myself surrounded by the most beautiful people. Some seem to be too lovely and too amazing, so I think I’ll just count my blessings.
Bless you all. You mean the world to me.
