whenever i'm at work, i'm torn between two competing forces.  one, i want to make money, so i need to work as long as i can....two, i want to leave, so i want to get done as quickly as i can.  time moves somewhat slowly for me...maybe that's my main problem.  ugh.  i have the time for a second job, but what's the point?  i don't need to make more ( Read more... )

could i be more pissed off right now?  i think not.

fuck websites.

Catawampus CataWASL
Carey Rose

After little research, I can clearly see the state’s attitude toward the WASL test, and more importantly, the gaping flaws that lie therein.

The WASL is divided into four sections; writing, reading, math and science. Currently, any given student of the class of 2008 is required to pass the writing, reading and math ( Read more... )

Two Hours of Straight-up Badassery
Carey Rose

When I was released from the theater, I felt like running around, screaming, tearing off my shirt, and killing things. All at once.
            The movie ‘300’ is a movie-industry marvel. Too rare are those movies that are so riddled with violence, sex and speeches about justice and freedom that make you ( Read more... )

though it will be more for my own benefit than to others, so here:

I feel as though this story i have needs to be chronicled, so that i may be humbled in times of need.

a while ago, i was developing a nasty habit of leaving shit on top of my car and then driving off.  suffice to say, a bad habit to have, especially come fatherhood somewhere down the ( Read more... )

during wasl week?

i'm in oklahoma.  and united airlines can die in a fire.

seriously.  most ineptly run business in the whole of the world.

i get there, and check in over two hours early, but there's no seat assignment on my ticket.  it says i need to get one at the gate.  okay.  that's fine.

i get to the gate, and there's nigh a united airliens rep in sight.  they ( Read more... )

Songs I'm considering doing as a solo for the Jazz Choir CD (none of them would really be jazz):

-21st Century - RHCP
-Tinfoil Hats - Rocky Votolato (although i need someone to play harmonica)
-Crooked Teeth - Death Cab
-Hands Open - Snow Patrol
-the song i'm writing (probably not gonna happen).

Anyway, tell me what you think.  I'm more hesitant about ( Read more... )

write about jam session.

i don't mind it so much when i'm required to use a plunger.

it makes me feel like a problem-solver.