Things I Hate

Many little things have been drivng me completely nuts lately. Because this is my blog and I can do whatever the hell I like, I decided to make a list.

So....

Things I Hate:

I hate that although the speed limit on the Cheif Peguisis Bridge is 80, I always get stuck behind the one tool going 50.

I hate that the City of Winnipeg will close down main street on a Saturday and not put up any notices until you practically run into the fucking baracade.

I hate that lululemon pants are so expensive but make my ass look so good.

I hate that school is costing me a fortune.

I hate that my parents act like teenagers even though they're technically still raising one and then have the balls to ask me why I think my little brother has no sense of responsibility.

I hate that some of my AP friends look at me like I'm stupid just because I'm not a lawyer or something. I wish I could stamp my IQ and maybe my GPA on my forehead.

I hate that I just paid 10 bucks to see Dance Flick because my friend thought Star Trek would be 'too geeky'. What a waste of 10 bucks.

I hate that I can't find a job that makes me feel good.

I hate that I want to feel good and I can't just work a job for a paycheque.

I hate that my chosen career has such a high failure rate.

I hate that my ex boyfriend is shacking up with some chick with no ambition just because she'll pop out babies on demand.

I hate that some boys just can't make up their mind.

I hate that people phone me at work -- and put no thought into the fact that they're talking to an actual person -- just to vent and make me feel two inches tall just because it makes them feel better.

I hate that I don't make more money.

I hate traffic downtown between the hours of 3 and 6.

I hate that I can't skate all summer long.

I hate that the Winter Club is so fucking expensive. Is a machine that dries your bathing suit worth that much?

I hate that it's going to take years to finish school.

I hate 'that friend' (that we all have) that is so fucking selfish and can't keep plans to save her life.

I hate that I don't get enough sleep.

Oh! And I forgot...

... brand new 'Jon and Kate + 8' in like an hour!

I love a good train wreck... and she's so nuts! It's great!

But, I almost feel bad watching because you just know that in... 15 years, we'll be watching 'Jon minus Kate sends his 8 to rehab' or something equally as tragic.

Poor kids!

The Steven Pages

I just found out that Mr. Steven Page has a blogger account...

http://www.thestevenpages.blogspot.com/

It's actually quite coherent considering. :P

Oh, shut up, don't even rag on me for saying that. He brought those jokes on himself.

There's also a random song about Linda Ronstadt. Weird.

And what's up with his hair? I wonder if cocaine destroys hair follicles?

Anyways, that's enough Steven Page bashing. Well, sorta bashing... just the drug stuff is considered bashing I guess. I actually really like his music... as for his choice of recreational activities, those I'm not such a fan of.

I've always loved that he was so smart. I'm constantly amazed that people who are so incredibly smart somehow still make such poor choices. That is all.

Back to your regular scheduled programing.

Online Short Film Festival

There's a batch of films up at the NSI's web site. www. nsi-canada.ca

Some good ones. Some weird ones. Worth your time.

Why You Should Never Meet Someone You're a Fan Of, Part 1

Many people would call me when I was a DJ, begging me to get them backstage to meet their favorite bands.

Now, seriously people, it's quite difficult to get backstage. Your favorite DJ really isn't going to be able to help you. They're lucky if they can get themselves backstage, nevermind you.

Okay. Back on topic.

So, the want to meet celebrities surprises me because:

1. Really, what are you going to have in common? Will you ever see them again? Basically, it's a pointless waste of time.

2. You will most likely be let down.

Now, for #2, I have to say... I've met a few celebs that didn't let me down, but I wasn't a huge fan of any of them. When you're a huge fan of someone, meeting said person is always going to fall short of expectations. And, sometimes, they're actual jerks.

Here's a personal story...

I've always been a huge Wide Mouth Mason fan.

I had a change to MC one of their concerts for some sort of charity... I can't quite remember what it was for...

Anyways, I thought that would be pretty cool. If anything, it'd get me a good view of the show.

So, I introduce the band. I come off stage and they go on. Their manager flags me down and mentions that they're going to do an encore and would like the radio station (me) back onstage to rev up the crowd (throw out t-shirts, etc). I said fine... whatever... I'm staying for the day (it was a multi band thing). The dude tells me what song to listen for and I go on my merry way.

Now, here's where things get funny.

So, I come back when they're doing their last song. I ask the manager if an encore is still planned. He assures me one is.

The band comes off the stage. I go back up with some t-shirts.

I'm reving up the crowd and I look behind me to see if the band is ready to go. They're still drinking water, ect.

I throw another t-shirt.

When I look back again, I just manage to catch...

The band jumping the hockey boards and heading out the back doors to their tour bus.

What the hell am I supposed to do?

To tell you the truth, I don't remember what I did exactly. All I remember is that I was stuck up there hyping a band that wasn't coming back and I was pissed off. They knew I was up there getting the crowd ready for an encore and they jumped the boards and left!

Their manager apologized profusely, but I have to tell you... I haven't been a very big fan since.

Rip Off!

I know that Westlife has made a pretty good career off of covering songs, but this is absolutely ridiculous.


And now...


Like seriously.

I found that 'Amazing' song in my iTunes and did a double take. Not only do I not remember BUYING it, but it sounds a lot like I Want It That Way...

Being the geek that I am, I put both of them into Audition and synched them up. It's uncanny.

God, when will people start getting new ideas? I'm not sure if it's the same sample, or blatant plagarism, but they sound stupidly alike. Like all music now. Sheesh.

EDIT: A better version of I Want It That Way...

One Question...

Is NCIS spec-able yet?

Seriously.

I've toyed over doing an NCIS spec for years. It's been on for years. It's climbed up the ratings. Can I spec it yet?

Gah.

Also, I've spent all weekend doing homework. If the weather wasn't so sub par, I'd be a lot more upset.

I'm currently going through all of the stuff I wrote in my intro creative writing class last year to find something to submit for admission into the regular and advanced classes.

The good news?

The stuff is salvageable.

Is that horrible? That the good news is that it's salvageable? God, at least it isn't garbage I guess. I don't know if my brain could cope with that today. Or, maybe it is garbage and I'm just delusional.

Okay. Procrastination over. Back to work.