Note to self: become world famous concert pianist.

I just purchased Lang Lang's recording of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2, which has already held the honor of being my most endeared piano composition.  The scoring and instrumentation of all three movements cannot more perfectly reflects Rachmaninov's recent triumph over severe depression ( ( Read more... )

So Live 8. I am definitely a person who is genuinely touched when I hear about massive global movements for a worthy cause (I think this explains my irrational obsession with the Olympics). The Live 8 series of concerts is certainly no different, an major undertaking with the object of promoting awareness for the plight of African poverty. ( Read more... )

First off, I'd like to observe a moment of silence for Rudy, whom after a year and a half of dedicated service despite my carelessness has finally taken his last breath of life. Yes, I should have seen it coming, but my iPod Rudy sputtered, made some freaky high-pitched whines and died on me last night. What I worry about now is the long Metro ( Read more... )

Tis my first summer in the capitol and everything is not all peaches and cream. Perhaps I'm just used to lazing around an air-conditioned house, watching tv, gaining weight, etc - however, DC seems to have other plans in mind (as well as my non-existent parents who have chosen to dwell abroad ( Read more... )

I think these past two weeks (in general) have been the lowest of the low. I've never felt so out of touch with reality or myself and it is really sickening to think about it. That's why I have decided to make radical changes in all areas of my life in order to improve my mental health as well as livelihood ( Read more... )

I'm thrusting myself back into the world of Livejournal-ing (I'm so serious this time too ( Read more... )

Another Adderall night. I am so not doing that every again. Even though my mind is clear and focused, my body starts to break down. I felt like such crap yesterday.

FYI I hate Citibank. Thanks for charging me $30 TWICE for being under balance .12 cents. That's really nice.

Blogosophy: Nietzche on StoicsGot up at 9am, hungover and sorta still high, and went to the VC to do STAR Selection. Basically, it was the 10 of us talking shit about every applicant and finally deciding on a lucky few to become the new STAR tour guides of tomorrow! ...ok, it isn't that hardcore ( Read more... )

So more trouble on the front ( Read more... )

In response to Jon: from my friend John ( Read more... )