I don't think there is one of us in the USA that is a stranger of the American Idol show. Even the other contries on this earth have their own adaptations. It is one of the best reality tv shows that you can find, with tens of millions of people watching it every week. The show is currently in it's 9th season. Or is it 10th? I lost count. Either way, this is the first one in the past three seasons that I have watched. I got back into it, and it is still really good.
This week, we have seen the top 24 perform to get into the top 12. At this stage, you really start to find out who has the real talent, and who can do diffrent and many types of songs. And of course, with you people who have AT&T, can vote for the people you like. This week there were the contestants who had their good songs and bad songs, but there was one in particular that I want to talk about today.
Tim Urban is on this season, and made it onto the top 24 pretty much by luck. When Chris Golightly was disqualified, Time was up to replace him. To be honest, I was excited about this switch. He has that "normal","girl's heartrob" look to him, which is a pretty vital quality to be on the show.
This week, he chose "Apologize" by OneRepublic. This is one of my favorite songs. It was destroyed by him. You have to have a high male voice for that song, and Urban didn't cut it. You could tell that when he was trying to hit a high note, he was pushing it, and when it did come out, it was a very quiet sound.
My sister and I both thought it was a terrible performance, and we were very disappointed because we both thought that he would be good. I was pretty much sure that he would only make it because of the girls were all hot for him.
Even Simon said that they were right in not choosing him the first time. That was harsh, but it seemed like it was true.
Then came for elimination night. And you know what? He made it. I was super shocked with that, and by the looks of it, so was he. I think he was sure that he was going to get kicked off.
So we get to see him for another week. I really hope he chooses a better song to sing. Another performance like that will get him the ax on the show. This may seem shocking, but I really hope he does do well on this show. I'll update you more on American Idol performances later next week.
-Tyler
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Shaken
Do you like my new profile picture? I thought it was time for a new one. It's been what, over a year since you have seen a new picture of me? Oh well, there isn't really anything new to look at.
It has been 3 days since my last post, and it feels like mere minutes. It has all gone by so fast. I tested negative for Celiac Disease. I am now relieved, but when I first heard, I was stricken with shock. It fit every one of my symptoms, and I had started to feel better. They then wanted to test me for Cystic Fibrosis. And I was like are you serious? The night before my test, I was really worried. Testing for something like that is no laughing matter. But I went there and got tested and within the hour I got a negitive result as well. What a load off my back.
They now say that I just need excercise and weight gainers. Who would of figured? I have since taken myself off of that gluten free diet. You can tell that I have felt better emotionally since then. I can now actually endure my friends again. I started working out two days ago, and lets just say that it is interesting. But on the plus side, it is fun to work out to Delta Goodrem songs and gaining an appettite. Still having some weight trouble, but I'm going to go buy some of that protein stuff at the store today.
On a diffrent note; alot of people are waking up to many earthquakes going on right now. Chile had a 8.8 earthquake, following dozens of aftershocks. The entire pacific is under tsunami warnings, including Hawaii. And another earthquake hit Argentina. So we all need to keep watching on this developing story.
-Tyler
It has been 3 days since my last post, and it feels like mere minutes. It has all gone by so fast. I tested negative for Celiac Disease. I am now relieved, but when I first heard, I was stricken with shock. It fit every one of my symptoms, and I had started to feel better. They then wanted to test me for Cystic Fibrosis. And I was like are you serious? The night before my test, I was really worried. Testing for something like that is no laughing matter. But I went there and got tested and within the hour I got a negitive result as well. What a load off my back.
They now say that I just need excercise and weight gainers. Who would of figured? I have since taken myself off of that gluten free diet. You can tell that I have felt better emotionally since then. I can now actually endure my friends again. I started working out two days ago, and lets just say that it is interesting. But on the plus side, it is fun to work out to Delta Goodrem songs and gaining an appettite. Still having some weight trouble, but I'm going to go buy some of that protein stuff at the store today.
On a diffrent note; alot of people are waking up to many earthquakes going on right now. Chile had a 8.8 earthquake, following dozens of aftershocks. The entire pacific is under tsunami warnings, including Hawaii. And another earthquake hit Argentina. So we all need to keep watching on this developing story.
-Tyler
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Before the Storm
I felt bad after my last post. I felt so hostile and uncontrolable. After a while you see how situations slowly progress until it consumes your thoughts.
Today was no diffrent than the last, or even worse. I was anxious about the test results. And you know what? They called while I was at home and I missed it. I could kick myself. And now it is after 5, and I seriously doubt I'll be getting a call anytime tonight.
I felt myself distancing myself from everyone today. I thought after this long people would start asking questions, but they haven't. Especially my friend that I told you about. I guess that is a good thing on her end. Everytime I made contact with her I was filled with such rage. This is not an usual thing for our friendship, so this is something just now forming. Or maybe I have just reached the point where I don't want to hear about her playing cat and mouse with the piano player in our class. I don't know, you decide. It feels like when you look out to a beautiful day just before the storm hits. Except I'm the storm.
Now changing the topic, my school was filled with sympathy and sorrow today. There has been a teacher at our school who has battle with cancer since my arrival in high school. She has went through 3 rounds of cancer, and today she lost her long battle. I heard it at 1, and the whole school was notified at 1:30.
Even if you don't know someone who dies, it is hard to really take it in. It's because the people you know were close to her and you see them grieve at their loss. I prayed for her every night when I found out that she was sick again. I'm glad she is in a better place, a more simpler place.
-Tyler
Today was no diffrent than the last, or even worse. I was anxious about the test results. And you know what? They called while I was at home and I missed it. I could kick myself. And now it is after 5, and I seriously doubt I'll be getting a call anytime tonight.
I felt myself distancing myself from everyone today. I thought after this long people would start asking questions, but they haven't. Especially my friend that I told you about. I guess that is a good thing on her end. Everytime I made contact with her I was filled with such rage. This is not an usual thing for our friendship, so this is something just now forming. Or maybe I have just reached the point where I don't want to hear about her playing cat and mouse with the piano player in our class. I don't know, you decide. It feels like when you look out to a beautiful day just before the storm hits. Except I'm the storm.
Now changing the topic, my school was filled with sympathy and sorrow today. There has been a teacher at our school who has battle with cancer since my arrival in high school. She has went through 3 rounds of cancer, and today she lost her long battle. I heard it at 1, and the whole school was notified at 1:30.
Even if you don't know someone who dies, it is hard to really take it in. It's because the people you know were close to her and you see them grieve at their loss. I prayed for her every night when I found out that she was sick again. I'm glad she is in a better place, a more simpler place.
-Tyler
Monday, February 22, 2010
Mistaken Identity
This new diet of mine has really put me in a rough mood. If you haven't found this out by now, I'll be very shocked. I have been dependant on bread for everything, including emotional support. And you really don't know how good food is until you have to stop eating it.
It has taken me this long to write this post. I even had to drag myself kicking and screaming to type this one. I have so many thoughts running through my head that when it's time to type on here, I'm just emotionally drained. Please bear with me...
Now that I am rid of my patient mood, I have begun to realize alot of stuff.
Since last week, I have had the urge to slap some people. There are some people that were on my nerves even when I was in a good state. Imagine me now. I daydream of slapfests now. Is that healthy? This has shown me how immature people are my age. Maybe a good slap to the face could make them see some sense.
My friend for example; she is all over this one guy, but when he doesn't give her the time of day, she gives the "I'm done" rant. We have all heard it before. I used to hear it everyday and I even responded with grace. But now I'm a new person. When she gave a little rant I told her up front to stop trying to feel responsible for him. She seemed to get the hint...until saturday. She was all over him again and even today; making all sorts of noises to make him smile. It took every bit of strength I had to stop myself from yelling across the room to tell her to shut it up. I told her sister that when she brings the subject up to me again, I was just going to tell her to stop having her head up his you-know-what, and move on. *Add applause for good editing!
You don't realize how self centered people are until you go on one of these diets. I tell you what, these girls are so concerned about these guys that they date. They are so much in love, putting the Mrs. in their texting signature, and then BOOM, they're fighting because he doesn't talk about her on facebook. I think he is smart, because I wouldn't want everybody to know about my every little detail about how I spend my time with my lover.
On the sensitive side, this new diet has really left some emotional distress. I still haven't gotten the official results from my tests, which deep down is eating me alive. I have high assurances that Celiac is my true problem, but there is still that feeling that it isn't. And then if the test come back negative, what is there? More tests to determine what it really is. More and new diets, and who knows what else. I pray every night that this Celiac will be my diagnosis. Now all I want is to move on to other things to get on with this situation.
I still feel that my feelings are on a tight rope. I try to distance myself from everyone, try to make myself invisible. My only conforts are reading and listening to Delta Goodrem and Aimee Allen, and even that comfort is short. I catch myself staring into blank space, feeling that my mind and body are two seperate things in an unknown world. I call it a case of Mistaken Identity.
All I can hope for right now is for the phone to ring and give me the diagnosis I want and expect. Cross your paws, I'll keep you updated.
-Tyler
It has taken me this long to write this post. I even had to drag myself kicking and screaming to type this one. I have so many thoughts running through my head that when it's time to type on here, I'm just emotionally drained. Please bear with me...
Now that I am rid of my patient mood, I have begun to realize alot of stuff.
Since last week, I have had the urge to slap some people. There are some people that were on my nerves even when I was in a good state. Imagine me now. I daydream of slapfests now. Is that healthy? This has shown me how immature people are my age. Maybe a good slap to the face could make them see some sense.
My friend for example; she is all over this one guy, but when he doesn't give her the time of day, she gives the "I'm done" rant. We have all heard it before. I used to hear it everyday and I even responded with grace. But now I'm a new person. When she gave a little rant I told her up front to stop trying to feel responsible for him. She seemed to get the hint...until saturday. She was all over him again and even today; making all sorts of noises to make him smile. It took every bit of strength I had to stop myself from yelling across the room to tell her to shut it up. I told her sister that when she brings the subject up to me again, I was just going to tell her to stop having her head up his you-know-what, and move on. *Add applause for good editing!
You don't realize how self centered people are until you go on one of these diets. I tell you what, these girls are so concerned about these guys that they date. They are so much in love, putting the Mrs. in their texting signature, and then BOOM, they're fighting because he doesn't talk about her on facebook. I think he is smart, because I wouldn't want everybody to know about my every little detail about how I spend my time with my lover.
On the sensitive side, this new diet has really left some emotional distress. I still haven't gotten the official results from my tests, which deep down is eating me alive. I have high assurances that Celiac is my true problem, but there is still that feeling that it isn't. And then if the test come back negative, what is there? More tests to determine what it really is. More and new diets, and who knows what else. I pray every night that this Celiac will be my diagnosis. Now all I want is to move on to other things to get on with this situation.
I still feel that my feelings are on a tight rope. I try to distance myself from everyone, try to make myself invisible. My only conforts are reading and listening to Delta Goodrem and Aimee Allen, and even that comfort is short. I catch myself staring into blank space, feeling that my mind and body are two seperate things in an unknown world. I call it a case of Mistaken Identity.
All I can hope for right now is for the phone to ring and give me the diagnosis I want and expect. Cross your paws, I'll keep you updated.
-Tyler
Friday, February 19, 2010
Exile
Well guys, I got my results. As you know, I was tested for 13 diffrent things, including things such as thyroid and Celiac Disease. My thyroid tested normal, as well as my blood count and vitamin levels. But I haven't recieved the results for celiac yet. But both my doctor and I are pretty sure that it'll be positive.
So after I recieve the positive I am expecting, I will have to endure more tests to confirm this and then we will have to discuss how we want to approach this and find me a nutritionist.
I am currently on day 3 of my gluten free diet. I feel alot better than I have in a long time. It's hard though to think of all the breaded things that I used to enjoy and eat ALL the time.
For the past three days, I have felt like my emotions have been dragged through the dirt. They say to expect that since breaded things help with stuff like that. My doctor said not to dwell on it, but how can you not? I have went through a major diet change. But I know that in time I'll be able to adjust without it.
So on other notes, have you heard about the plane crash in Austin, Texas? Apparently, Joseph Andrew Stack got fed up with IRS and decided to plunge into one of the buildings. That just goes to show that this recession is really hitting people hard. But let me ask you something? Do you think that in tough economic times, you would do the same? What would it really accomplish?
In other news, we saw Tiger Woods today pleading for forgiveness. He leaves exile just long enough to say the things that we have been hearing for months, but telling the media to "Back off". He says that he plans to return to golf but doesn't know when. If I was him, with a ruined reputation, I would just stay in exile and be happy with the sucess that I have acheived and try to fix the problems that I have.
Hope you are having a good day, and I'll make sure to send a new post your way very soon!!
-Tyler
So after I recieve the positive I am expecting, I will have to endure more tests to confirm this and then we will have to discuss how we want to approach this and find me a nutritionist.
I am currently on day 3 of my gluten free diet. I feel alot better than I have in a long time. It's hard though to think of all the breaded things that I used to enjoy and eat ALL the time.
For the past three days, I have felt like my emotions have been dragged through the dirt. They say to expect that since breaded things help with stuff like that. My doctor said not to dwell on it, but how can you not? I have went through a major diet change. But I know that in time I'll be able to adjust without it.
So on other notes, have you heard about the plane crash in Austin, Texas? Apparently, Joseph Andrew Stack got fed up with IRS and decided to plunge into one of the buildings. That just goes to show that this recession is really hitting people hard. But let me ask you something? Do you think that in tough economic times, you would do the same? What would it really accomplish?
In other news, we saw Tiger Woods today pleading for forgiveness. He leaves exile just long enough to say the things that we have been hearing for months, but telling the media to "Back off". He says that he plans to return to golf but doesn't know when. If I was him, with a ruined reputation, I would just stay in exile and be happy with the sucess that I have acheived and try to fix the problems that I have.
Hope you are having a good day, and I'll make sure to send a new post your way very soon!!
-Tyler
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Celiac
Hey guys. I promised in my last post that my new one would feature the shows that have been off the air. Well I'm going to put that topic on the back burner, but I will return to it, I promise.
The reason I am changing my topic plans is because there is a topic that has come to my attention very recently, and has been on my mind ever since.
Before I start, there are a few things I should make clear. First of all, all my life (18 years), I have been rather thin. And even now, I only weigh between 100-105 pounds.
On Monday, I had to go to Asheville to go have a checkup with my Gastrologist. Like every other doctor, you have to get weighed in. On their scales, I weighed 104.8. Not really anything new for me. When he came in, his main concern was my weight; saying that I had lost 5 pounds since my last visit.
We then began going through my daily routines. We identified many symptoms, some I thought were natural things such as headaches, nausea, weight loss, and numbness and tingling in my hands and feet.
His first theory was Celiac Disease. Now, lets take a moment for all of you who are not medical term literate. Who all know what gluten is? Well it is something that you mainly see in breads, and can really "put some junk in your trunk" if you eat too much of it. Well in Celiac Disease, the gluten eats the protein that the body consumes, preventing the body to gain and even lose weight. This is also a auto immune disease and can be passed down genetically.
He had other theories such as an over/under active thyroid. He wanted to test on these two plus 11 other things just to see how well my body was working. I am not a needle fan, but it was pretty easy. 3 tubes of blood. I didn't know I had that much, haha.
Two days have passed, and no results have been reported to me. I am literally climbing up the walls. In my heart, I have accepted that I could have Celiac. All my symptoms point to that, and my grandfather also is very thin. The only treatment for this is a complete gluten diet. I had a hard time thinking about that because bread products are in so much of food now. Especially in fast food.
But I have went on this gluten-free diet, just to see if I would feel better and help diagnose myself. I feel great, and I have had minimal symptoms compared to before. Another reason to point to that.
I'm not sure if I'll get the test result for Celiac, but I'm very hopeful that I'll hear somthing in the morning. Cross your paws!!
Thanks you guys for reading this. This is something that I think will change my life if things turn out how I expect them to. I will certainly alert you of all the tests I hear about!!
-Tyler
The reason I am changing my topic plans is because there is a topic that has come to my attention very recently, and has been on my mind ever since.
Before I start, there are a few things I should make clear. First of all, all my life (18 years), I have been rather thin. And even now, I only weigh between 100-105 pounds.
On Monday, I had to go to Asheville to go have a checkup with my Gastrologist. Like every other doctor, you have to get weighed in. On their scales, I weighed 104.8. Not really anything new for me. When he came in, his main concern was my weight; saying that I had lost 5 pounds since my last visit.
We then began going through my daily routines. We identified many symptoms, some I thought were natural things such as headaches, nausea, weight loss, and numbness and tingling in my hands and feet.
His first theory was Celiac Disease. Now, lets take a moment for all of you who are not medical term literate. Who all know what gluten is? Well it is something that you mainly see in breads, and can really "put some junk in your trunk" if you eat too much of it. Well in Celiac Disease, the gluten eats the protein that the body consumes, preventing the body to gain and even lose weight. This is also a auto immune disease and can be passed down genetically.
He had other theories such as an over/under active thyroid. He wanted to test on these two plus 11 other things just to see how well my body was working. I am not a needle fan, but it was pretty easy. 3 tubes of blood. I didn't know I had that much, haha.
Two days have passed, and no results have been reported to me. I am literally climbing up the walls. In my heart, I have accepted that I could have Celiac. All my symptoms point to that, and my grandfather also is very thin. The only treatment for this is a complete gluten diet. I had a hard time thinking about that because bread products are in so much of food now. Especially in fast food.
But I have went on this gluten-free diet, just to see if I would feel better and help diagnose myself. I feel great, and I have had minimal symptoms compared to before. Another reason to point to that.
I'm not sure if I'll get the test result for Celiac, but I'm very hopeful that I'll hear somthing in the morning. Cross your paws!!
Thanks you guys for reading this. This is something that I think will change my life if things turn out how I expect them to. I will certainly alert you of all the tests I hear about!!
-Tyler
Saturday, February 13, 2010
On The Air
I'm writing to you from another snowed in day. This is nothing new to you but I thought I would tell you. More is expected tomorrow and Monday and Tuesday. When will it stop? They say that every storm we have had has been predicted. And word is that a blizzard is expected here for March 7th. I may be screwed then.
This is a post that I have been wanting to post for some time. We all watch tv, and there are certain songs that catches our eye. I have a show every day that I sit down to watch. In my next post, I want to post the shows that are no longer on the air, because alot of us watch what is no longer on. And also today, I want to talk about a internet radio station that is on that is really spreading around the world and spreading all sorts of music. So let us begin.
Monday
House M.D- I have only been watching this show for less than a year I believe, and it is one of my most favorite shows. I enjoy watching the numerous diagnosis that House can come up with, and also how he can cause havok around the hospital. I really enjoy how House, the most brilliant man in medicine, is also the most flawed man in reality. It is interesting to watch how he has to cope with that every day. This is certainly a show that you should start watching.
Tuesday
Biggest Loser- I have never really been into reality shows, but this is one of the few that I am into. This is certainly the most inspirational reality shows you can watch. You start off each season by seeing how the certain contestants are consumed by eating constantly. You see their struggles when it comes to stop eating and working off all of that weight that they have consumed. The best part though, is when you get to watch them make incredible accomplishments throughout the season. I think it really inspires many people out in the world today that it is important to live healthy lifestyles and try to live that way themselves. This is a show that won't disappoint!!
Law and Order: Criminal Intent- This has been my sunday night show for so long, but now it being moved into a Tuesday night lineup. So I thought I would go ahead and put it in here. If you have read my blog from the beginning, you probably read the "Legacy" post concerning all CI so this isn't really anything new. This is probably the best Law and Order series out of all three. This show has went in ways that none of the others has, both going into deep, personal description, as well as focusing on not just one team of detectives, but several other teams.
Like I told you, this show is returning March 30th. I am really excited about it. They have actually posted the first promo for it. The link is http://twitvid.com/72739 . I really think this is going to hype up even the fans that refused to watch the show after Goren and Eames leave. It leaves you begging for more, and unable to wait for March. Hold on tight troops, because it is coming, and I'm sure some more promos as well!!
Wednesday
Law and Order: SVU- A very good show indeed. It focuses more on children and rape cases. Among most Law and Order fans, this one seems to be the favorite. And who can resist the Detective Olivia Bensen and Elliot Stabler. This show has left me on the edge of my seat and stunned, so it is really a show to watch.
Cougar Town- Could Courtney Cox be any sexier? We haven't seen her since the famous Friends series, but she comes back and is rocking it!! This show is seriously funny and includes all of the everday situations that we might find ourselves in. Everybody has given great reviews for it. My only concern about this show is that I feel that Cox is trying to not give that "Monica Geller" feel to it, which in my opinion makes it obvious. I guess that happens to people who are on long lasting shows. But great job on the show, and I look forward to more!!
Thursday
Thursday currently is a open slot for me. There are a few shows that I have watched, but none is really keeping sitting down on that night. Flash Forward had my attention caught my attention for awhile, but I quickly lost interest, as well as many in my household. I don't think it'll last long, if it hasn't been taken down already. I also watch The Office, but it a touch and go show for me.
Friday
Law and Order- The first and longest lasting of all three. I like this one because of the courtroom drama that is holds in the show. SVU has it as well, but I think this one has it hardcore. I like how it is currently trying to get personal about the detecitves and the other main characters. They say that this show is slowly ready to leave the air, but I really hope it doesn't leave anytime soon!!
Sunday
Desperate Housewives- I got hooked on this show when I was watching the hostage scene in the grocery store in season 3. I got hooked and have since watched every episode. It has it's corny moments, and sometimes I call it my "Night time Soap Opera". But really it has its great moments, and it looks like it isn't going anywhere soon!!
Brothers and Sisters- I got into this show because it was the show after DH, and sometimes it came on before I could turn it off to go to bed. But one night I decided to sit through an episode, and have loved it ever since. It doesn't have near the corny moments like DH, which makes it better. This is really the best night time drama I have watched in some time!!
Party Central Radio- I promised I would post about this because it really is an 'On Air' topic. I came across this site from a random experience. Its fun because you get to enjoy diffrent types of music and without commercial interuptions. It really is the best radio station you can find!! And the best part is, most of all the song requests get played!!! This has been a site that I have really enjoyed being apart of, and I hope you will to!! If you would like to enjoy the fun, the link is http://www.partycentralradio.com/ .
Well guys that was a rather long post. I hope you come and read my next post because next time we will discuss the shows that are off the air, and some shows I will treasure forever!!! So make sure to stay tuned!!
Like any of these shows or the Radio site? Comment about them now!!
-Tyler
This is a post that I have been wanting to post for some time. We all watch tv, and there are certain songs that catches our eye. I have a show every day that I sit down to watch. In my next post, I want to post the shows that are no longer on the air, because alot of us watch what is no longer on. And also today, I want to talk about a internet radio station that is on that is really spreading around the world and spreading all sorts of music. So let us begin.
Monday
House M.D- I have only been watching this show for less than a year I believe, and it is one of my most favorite shows. I enjoy watching the numerous diagnosis that House can come up with, and also how he can cause havok around the hospital. I really enjoy how House, the most brilliant man in medicine, is also the most flawed man in reality. It is interesting to watch how he has to cope with that every day. This is certainly a show that you should start watching.
Tuesday
Biggest Loser- I have never really been into reality shows, but this is one of the few that I am into. This is certainly the most inspirational reality shows you can watch. You start off each season by seeing how the certain contestants are consumed by eating constantly. You see their struggles when it comes to stop eating and working off all of that weight that they have consumed. The best part though, is when you get to watch them make incredible accomplishments throughout the season. I think it really inspires many people out in the world today that it is important to live healthy lifestyles and try to live that way themselves. This is a show that won't disappoint!!
Law and Order: Criminal Intent- This has been my sunday night show for so long, but now it being moved into a Tuesday night lineup. So I thought I would go ahead and put it in here. If you have read my blog from the beginning, you probably read the "Legacy" post concerning all CI so this isn't really anything new. This is probably the best Law and Order series out of all three. This show has went in ways that none of the others has, both going into deep, personal description, as well as focusing on not just one team of detectives, but several other teams.
Like I told you, this show is returning March 30th. I am really excited about it. They have actually posted the first promo for it. The link is http://twitvid.com/72739 . I really think this is going to hype up even the fans that refused to watch the show after Goren and Eames leave. It leaves you begging for more, and unable to wait for March. Hold on tight troops, because it is coming, and I'm sure some more promos as well!!
Wednesday
Law and Order: SVU- A very good show indeed. It focuses more on children and rape cases. Among most Law and Order fans, this one seems to be the favorite. And who can resist the Detective Olivia Bensen and Elliot Stabler. This show has left me on the edge of my seat and stunned, so it is really a show to watch.
Cougar Town- Could Courtney Cox be any sexier? We haven't seen her since the famous Friends series, but she comes back and is rocking it!! This show is seriously funny and includes all of the everday situations that we might find ourselves in. Everybody has given great reviews for it. My only concern about this show is that I feel that Cox is trying to not give that "Monica Geller" feel to it, which in my opinion makes it obvious. I guess that happens to people who are on long lasting shows. But great job on the show, and I look forward to more!!
Thursday
Thursday currently is a open slot for me. There are a few shows that I have watched, but none is really keeping sitting down on that night. Flash Forward had my attention caught my attention for awhile, but I quickly lost interest, as well as many in my household. I don't think it'll last long, if it hasn't been taken down already. I also watch The Office, but it a touch and go show for me.
Friday
Law and Order- The first and longest lasting of all three. I like this one because of the courtroom drama that is holds in the show. SVU has it as well, but I think this one has it hardcore. I like how it is currently trying to get personal about the detecitves and the other main characters. They say that this show is slowly ready to leave the air, but I really hope it doesn't leave anytime soon!!
Sunday
Desperate Housewives- I got hooked on this show when I was watching the hostage scene in the grocery store in season 3. I got hooked and have since watched every episode. It has it's corny moments, and sometimes I call it my "Night time Soap Opera". But really it has its great moments, and it looks like it isn't going anywhere soon!!
Brothers and Sisters- I got into this show because it was the show after DH, and sometimes it came on before I could turn it off to go to bed. But one night I decided to sit through an episode, and have loved it ever since. It doesn't have near the corny moments like DH, which makes it better. This is really the best night time drama I have watched in some time!!
Party Central Radio- I promised I would post about this because it really is an 'On Air' topic. I came across this site from a random experience. Its fun because you get to enjoy diffrent types of music and without commercial interuptions. It really is the best radio station you can find!! And the best part is, most of all the song requests get played!!! This has been a site that I have really enjoyed being apart of, and I hope you will to!! If you would like to enjoy the fun, the link is http://www.partycentralradio.com/ .
Well guys that was a rather long post. I hope you come and read my next post because next time we will discuss the shows that are off the air, and some shows I will treasure forever!!! So make sure to stay tuned!!
Like any of these shows or the Radio site? Comment about them now!!
-Tyler
Friday, February 12, 2010
Go Away!!
So I'm writing to you in the midst of another patch of snow. This has been going on and off for 2 weeks, so I'm not really suprised. The thing that upsets me right now is I had plans on going out of town, and now that is at risk because of the weather. Well that is just great..
Other than that I really don't know what to say. I have some ideas lined up, but I really haven't had the motivation to type it. Its a really long post and takes alot of concentration. So you know why I don't want to do it.
I'm thinking I'm going to read so I'll blog you all later!! Hopefully I'll want to write something by then!!
-Tyler
Other than that I really don't know what to say. I have some ideas lined up, but I really haven't had the motivation to type it. Its a really long post and takes alot of concentration. So you know why I don't want to do it.
I'm thinking I'm going to read so I'll blog you all later!! Hopefully I'll want to write something by then!!
-Tyler
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
She's Back!!
This isn't really a common way that I post on blogs, but I feel that this needs to be posted for today's blog since she is my idol and inspiration.
"DELTA Goodrem is packing her bags and preparing to move to the US.
The singer confided to friends a long-held plan of relocating long-term to the West Coast of America to work with some of that country's top songwriters as part of a reinvigorated push to crack the US market.
Record industry sources report Goodrem has responded to criticism that she has become idle waiting for success to come to her by going on the front foot and showing she is ready to commit to the chase.
The singer was last month said to have begun cleaning out the mansion she rents with fiancee Brian McFadden in Hunters Hill.
Sources report that as part of the clean-out she labelled up a huge mountain of clothing for a garage sale. Neither her record label Sony nor management would comment when asked about her relocation plans yesterday.
McFadden has been in Los Angeles working on his own new album release and apparently searching for a base for the couple.
"This year will definitely be a year where she spends a lot of time songwriting in the US," her rep Jen Fontaine said.
"She is prepared to spend a lot of time over there but I wouldn't say it was permanent.
"She has been back and forth a lot in recent times and she is prepared to spend as much time there as necessary to make this album but she retains interests here."
Goodrem is also said to have cut her hair in anticipation of the workload ahead."
Oh my gosh, I am so excited!!! It feels like her new album is coming very soon!! I'm very happy I got to post this today. Let me know what you are thinking about Delta's future projects!!
-Tyler
"DELTA Goodrem is packing her bags and preparing to move to the US.
The singer confided to friends a long-held plan of relocating long-term to the West Coast of America to work with some of that country's top songwriters as part of a reinvigorated push to crack the US market.
Record industry sources report Goodrem has responded to criticism that she has become idle waiting for success to come to her by going on the front foot and showing she is ready to commit to the chase.
The singer was last month said to have begun cleaning out the mansion she rents with fiancee Brian McFadden in Hunters Hill.
Sources report that as part of the clean-out she labelled up a huge mountain of clothing for a garage sale. Neither her record label Sony nor management would comment when asked about her relocation plans yesterday.
McFadden has been in Los Angeles working on his own new album release and apparently searching for a base for the couple.
"This year will definitely be a year where she spends a lot of time songwriting in the US," her rep Jen Fontaine said.
"She is prepared to spend a lot of time over there but I wouldn't say it was permanent.
"She has been back and forth a lot in recent times and she is prepared to spend as much time there as necessary to make this album but she retains interests here."
Goodrem is also said to have cut her hair in anticipation of the workload ahead."
Oh my gosh, I am so excited!!! It feels like her new album is coming very soon!! I'm very happy I got to post this today. Let me know what you are thinking about Delta's future projects!!
-Tyler
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Cupid- Friend or Foe?
Woah this is a rather late post. I need to start getting in the bed. Oh well. I'll sleep when I'm dead. Sorry for the long absence. Of course Sunday was Superbowl night so I figured none would want to read it that night. And last night it was hard for me to get in the mood for me to write. I even thought tonight wouldn't be the night either but it hit me all of a sudden so I'm doing to go with it.
I have gotten alot of raves for my last post. I'm glad you enjoyed. That means I'm going to have to have a few more posts about Law and Order: CI before the premire so stay tuned!!
So Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Don't cringe when I say it, because it is coming my friend. You guys are probably still waiting to get those "special" gifts for your significant other, while you girls are worried about what and if you get anything, or is upset that you don't have a love to spend this time with.
For me, Cupid is my mutual friend right now. I'm not looking for a relationship right now, but I know that if I actually agreed to it, I could get into a stable relationship. I feel that I am finally starting to crawl out of my "No Commitment" zone, and at least have some fun with the relationships I could have.
Right now, as I speak, I have this feeling that I could have a relationship with a few certain individuals right now. I keep my emotions in check in public so I think they have no idea.
Ah who cares? It's just Valentine's Day.
A rather random post indeed. Totally wasn't the post I was going for, but I guess it'll do. See, this is what happens when I post at a God forsaken hour.
But don't forget to get those last minute gifts and flowers because I know you'll be up the creek if you don't!!
Hopefully the next one will be better tomorrow! Until then!!
-Tyler
I have gotten alot of raves for my last post. I'm glad you enjoyed. That means I'm going to have to have a few more posts about Law and Order: CI before the premire so stay tuned!!
So Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Don't cringe when I say it, because it is coming my friend. You guys are probably still waiting to get those "special" gifts for your significant other, while you girls are worried about what and if you get anything, or is upset that you don't have a love to spend this time with.
For me, Cupid is my mutual friend right now. I'm not looking for a relationship right now, but I know that if I actually agreed to it, I could get into a stable relationship. I feel that I am finally starting to crawl out of my "No Commitment" zone, and at least have some fun with the relationships I could have.
Right now, as I speak, I have this feeling that I could have a relationship with a few certain individuals right now. I keep my emotions in check in public so I think they have no idea.
Ah who cares? It's just Valentine's Day.
A rather random post indeed. Totally wasn't the post I was going for, but I guess it'll do. See, this is what happens when I post at a God forsaken hour.
But don't forget to get those last minute gifts and flowers because I know you'll be up the creek if you don't!!
Hopefully the next one will be better tomorrow! Until then!!
-Tyler
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Legacy
I am so pumped about this post today. It isn't the post that I promised to post last night. But I think you will enjoy it. How many of you watch the Law and Order series? There is the one that has been on forever, then there is Special Victims Unit. And then there is one more, and personally my favorite. I'm talking about Law and Order: Criminal Intent.
For the people who don't know, it is a branch of the Law and Order Universe. It started in 2001 with Vincent D'onofrio and Kathryn Erbe playing Detective Goren and Eames. Most of us was awed by the way Goren was able to look at a crime scene most detectives couldn't. And of course he had Eame's computer savvy skills to assist him. We began to notice that they were the perfect "peaches and cream" partnership.
Later on, something happened to CI that hasn't happened on any other Law and Order series. They expanded the stories with another group of detectives. Detective Mike Logan, played by Chris Noth, returned to the Law and Order universe with a new, more intensified version of detective with numerous detectives.
To some of us, we feared that this would kill the series. People were going to have to wait every other week for a Goren/Eames episode, and have to endure a episode of Noth's "cockyness". Also, the current captain at the time resigned because of an incident with Logan so yeah he pretty much screwed it all up.
Things got a little bit better on the Logan side when he gained the new Detective Megan Wheeler played by Julianne Nicholson. This team began to impress me a little bit.
Both teams gained a new captain at the same time. Captain Danny Ross joined the cast and we all saw how both Goren and Logan have their fueds with them.
As they moved on with the show, we saw more in depth discription of both Goren and Eames. We saw Goren's stuggle with his dying mother and his homeless, drug addict brother. To top it off, he finds out that his biological father is the nutorious serial killer Mark Brady. Both Brady and Goren's mother die the same night.
Later on, we see his former mentor, Dr. Gage, come back into the picture when a supposed serial killer returns. Eames is kidnapped in the process, but escapes. We find out that it is Gage's daughter who impersonates the serial killer to get her father's attention.
His brother, Frank, returns and asks Goren for help with his teenage son, Donnie, who is in prison and witnesses prisoners being tourtured. When Captain Ross denies Goren to investigate further, and put him on sick leave, Goren goes undercover and experiences what the other prisoners experience. Donnie escapes by faking a medical emergency and Goren is saved by Eames and Ross. But because of his acts, he is suspended from the force.
That episode was before that writers strike and left us high and dry for several months. When it did return, we find that Goren goes back undercover under the supervision of both Ross and the Cheifs to uncover a big drug ring, to gain back his spot in the Major Case Squad. Eames is unaware of this, and nearly kills Goren in the process after investigating. This severes the trust between the two of them and it takes some time to recover. We, or mainly I haven't really seen an episode where they really talk about this in depth.
The last two episodes of season 7 was real shockers. Lets start with Logan. His last case consists of such strain that he decides to leave the major case squade for good. We haven't heard of him since then. The really "big" episode of that season, and probably the whole series was with Goren. His brother is killed and he investigates it. We see Nicole Wallace return to the scene to take down Goren. Goren is sure that it is Wallace behind this. Goren and Eames are given many diffrent clues to see who is killed next. His mentor, Gage is attacked but survives. They are then led to a bed and breakfast and finds a human heart. They later learn that it was Wallaces, which leads only Goren as the suspect.
Goren has a mini breakdown in the episode, and realizes that he is being framed, and when he gets his head back on, he then suspects another person. He finds out that Gage was the real mastermind to the plot and attacked himself to erase any evidence, and Wallace was a frontman to throw Goren off track. But he tells Goren that he did all of this to remove all of the bad parts of life. And that he was now "Free".
That left us with many unanswered questions as well with the information that Jeff Goldblum would be taking over Noth's place. Season 8 continued to leave out many unanswered questions. We found out that Goren connects with some family, but unsure still about his nephew. Goldblum's Nichols provides a humerous part to the show. It was even more enjoyable than Noth. And the season finale concluded with Nichols working with Eames after Wheeler has her baby.
So here we are, one month away from the season 9 premiere. As most of you know, Goren, Eames and Ross will only be on the premire, and the reigns will be given to Goldblum and his new costar. Many were shocked and protested, threatning to stop watching the show and signing petitions.
I admit that I have signed many petitions but I have come to the conclusion that I will continue to watch the show. It remains to be seen how well the show will fare without Goren and Eames. But we can only hope.
Well guys that seems the be the end of my discussion with the show. I know some of you have alot to say about this so don't hesitate to say something!! I also want to return to this when the season premire comes up this March so stay tuned CI fans!!
-Tyler
For the people who don't know, it is a branch of the Law and Order Universe. It started in 2001 with Vincent D'onofrio and Kathryn Erbe playing Detective Goren and Eames. Most of us was awed by the way Goren was able to look at a crime scene most detectives couldn't. And of course he had Eame's computer savvy skills to assist him. We began to notice that they were the perfect "peaches and cream" partnership.
Later on, something happened to CI that hasn't happened on any other Law and Order series. They expanded the stories with another group of detectives. Detective Mike Logan, played by Chris Noth, returned to the Law and Order universe with a new, more intensified version of detective with numerous detectives.
To some of us, we feared that this would kill the series. People were going to have to wait every other week for a Goren/Eames episode, and have to endure a episode of Noth's "cockyness". Also, the current captain at the time resigned because of an incident with Logan so yeah he pretty much screwed it all up.
Things got a little bit better on the Logan side when he gained the new Detective Megan Wheeler played by Julianne Nicholson. This team began to impress me a little bit.
Both teams gained a new captain at the same time. Captain Danny Ross joined the cast and we all saw how both Goren and Logan have their fueds with them.
As they moved on with the show, we saw more in depth discription of both Goren and Eames. We saw Goren's stuggle with his dying mother and his homeless, drug addict brother. To top it off, he finds out that his biological father is the nutorious serial killer Mark Brady. Both Brady and Goren's mother die the same night.
Later on, we see his former mentor, Dr. Gage, come back into the picture when a supposed serial killer returns. Eames is kidnapped in the process, but escapes. We find out that it is Gage's daughter who impersonates the serial killer to get her father's attention.
His brother, Frank, returns and asks Goren for help with his teenage son, Donnie, who is in prison and witnesses prisoners being tourtured. When Captain Ross denies Goren to investigate further, and put him on sick leave, Goren goes undercover and experiences what the other prisoners experience. Donnie escapes by faking a medical emergency and Goren is saved by Eames and Ross. But because of his acts, he is suspended from the force.
That episode was before that writers strike and left us high and dry for several months. When it did return, we find that Goren goes back undercover under the supervision of both Ross and the Cheifs to uncover a big drug ring, to gain back his spot in the Major Case Squad. Eames is unaware of this, and nearly kills Goren in the process after investigating. This severes the trust between the two of them and it takes some time to recover. We, or mainly I haven't really seen an episode where they really talk about this in depth.
The last two episodes of season 7 was real shockers. Lets start with Logan. His last case consists of such strain that he decides to leave the major case squade for good. We haven't heard of him since then. The really "big" episode of that season, and probably the whole series was with Goren. His brother is killed and he investigates it. We see Nicole Wallace return to the scene to take down Goren. Goren is sure that it is Wallace behind this. Goren and Eames are given many diffrent clues to see who is killed next. His mentor, Gage is attacked but survives. They are then led to a bed and breakfast and finds a human heart. They later learn that it was Wallaces, which leads only Goren as the suspect.
Goren has a mini breakdown in the episode, and realizes that he is being framed, and when he gets his head back on, he then suspects another person. He finds out that Gage was the real mastermind to the plot and attacked himself to erase any evidence, and Wallace was a frontman to throw Goren off track. But he tells Goren that he did all of this to remove all of the bad parts of life. And that he was now "Free".
That left us with many unanswered questions as well with the information that Jeff Goldblum would be taking over Noth's place. Season 8 continued to leave out many unanswered questions. We found out that Goren connects with some family, but unsure still about his nephew. Goldblum's Nichols provides a humerous part to the show. It was even more enjoyable than Noth. And the season finale concluded with Nichols working with Eames after Wheeler has her baby.
So here we are, one month away from the season 9 premiere. As most of you know, Goren, Eames and Ross will only be on the premire, and the reigns will be given to Goldblum and his new costar. Many were shocked and protested, threatning to stop watching the show and signing petitions.
I admit that I have signed many petitions but I have come to the conclusion that I will continue to watch the show. It remains to be seen how well the show will fare without Goren and Eames. But we can only hope.
Well guys that seems the be the end of my discussion with the show. I know some of you have alot to say about this so don't hesitate to say something!! I also want to return to this when the season premire comes up this March so stay tuned CI fans!!
-Tyler
Friday, February 5, 2010
Mood Turner
So I think today is going to be a random post. I really don't have the energy to go into the topic that I had planned for today. I woke up this morning sure that we would have school cancelled. That wasn't the case, since it was and had been raining for 6 hard hours. It worked out in the end though, but it turned my mood.
It continued to rain after I got out at 1:30. Many places here are at risk of flooding if things continue. While at the same time places not far from us are expecting several inches, if not a foot of snow. Am I missing something here?
My mood also turned when I had to go back and get my sister. Those parents apparently are out for blood. Every line was a mile long and was right in the middle of regular road traffic. And get this, they sit in one spot in the middle of the road because they don't want to incovenience their kids. I rode the bus alot of the time so I can't really understand that. People are really lazy my age.
Other things happened to turn the mood, but I won't get into it. My family went out to go see Dear John today. I thought it was good. But I only go for the romances with tragic irony. I feel that a love one has to make an ultimate sacrifice for it to be good. I hear there was more tragic irony in the book than in the movie. I'll have to research on it. But I'm sure every heart throb will be all over this movie. They seem to always do that with a Nicholas Sparks movie.
Yes, this was a rather short and random post today. I promise I will do this topic that I have had on my mind tomorrow. Until then!
-Tyler
It continued to rain after I got out at 1:30. Many places here are at risk of flooding if things continue. While at the same time places not far from us are expecting several inches, if not a foot of snow. Am I missing something here?
My mood also turned when I had to go back and get my sister. Those parents apparently are out for blood. Every line was a mile long and was right in the middle of regular road traffic. And get this, they sit in one spot in the middle of the road because they don't want to incovenience their kids. I rode the bus alot of the time so I can't really understand that. People are really lazy my age.
Other things happened to turn the mood, but I won't get into it. My family went out to go see Dear John today. I thought it was good. But I only go for the romances with tragic irony. I feel that a love one has to make an ultimate sacrifice for it to be good. I hear there was more tragic irony in the book than in the movie. I'll have to research on it. But I'm sure every heart throb will be all over this movie. They seem to always do that with a Nicholas Sparks movie.
Yes, this was a rather short and random post today. I promise I will do this topic that I have had on my mind tomorrow. Until then!
-Tyler
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Choice
Ah, 8 consecutive posts, and I ruined it last night!! I'm so ashamed at myself!! I went to watch Avatar last night and after I got home it was just way too late for me to even think about blogging.
To cut the story short about Avatar; I thought it was the best movie of the year so far, and was filled with great effects. I'm not sure if I would have judged it for it being standard or 3D. But it was pretty good!! I hear that they want to make a sequel. I would be very disappointed if they made one because I think it was perfect the way it left off.
So I found out today in my B-Naturals class that I would need to pick a song for our Listening discussion day. All 17 of us would pick a song, play it, and then discuss it. I think it is a great way to be introduced to new and different music. Its a very hard for me to pick out songs though. I have alot of favorites and I try to pick the perfect one so people would be impressed with my choice. Below are the songs and a discription of why I picked them.
Burn for You by tobyMac- I was introduced to this song about a week ago. By the sound of it for the first time, you expect it to be one of those rap, degrading songs. I found out that it is actually a Christian song by a Christian artist. When I started to really listen to the lyrics I was very impressed. Certainly one of my favorite Hip Hop/Rap songs!
Something to Hope For by The Undeserving- I found this song by a random search from Itunes. Strangely enough, thats how I find alot of the best songs. I find this song very motivating. It says that after trouble and caos, to keep fighting because there is still something to hope for. This was CNN's theme during the Haiti crisis and I think it is perfect for it.
Not Me, Not I (Live) by Delta Goodrem- Obviously this would be my first pick to let them listen tomorrow. But the whole class expects me to pick a Delta Goodrem song so I have to prove them wrong. But this was on my list because I love how Delta sings live. I have to say that I think she sings wonderfully live, even though I think her songs are a work of brilliance. She adds new flavor to her songs live and it makes you enjoy it.
Breakeven by The Script- This song is very catching and very easy to become a favorite. The leader has such an interesting voice. I love the high notes that he can produce and be able to do it multiple times. The lyrics are very meaningful and is worth hearing.
On Fire by Switchfoot- Some people say that Switchfoot adds a religious message to their songs, and I would have to agree with them. It is very hard to describe, but it really makes you look back on your life.
Everybody Loves Me by Onerepublic- Onerepublic has been one of my favorite groups for a good while. They were able to impress me with their sophmore album. 'All the right moves' wasn't able to make a lasting impact compared to 'Apologize' I think, but it really was a good return into the music industry. And we look at ELM, which provides a catchy, yet random feeling to it. But certainly very good.
Due to my lack of being able to choose a song quickly, I turned the decision to my sister. I knew that Delta, tobyMac, and Switchfoot would be the last on her list because I have exposed her to Delta way too much, and is not familiar with Switchfoot. Her decision was Something to Hope for. I had originally picked this song as well so great minds think alike.
Well this is a rather quick post for today. I wanted to bump this thought up first because it was fresh in my mind. If I have impressed you with any of these songs, I encourage you to check them out. They are certainly going to make a lasting impressing on you.
Until we meet again...
-Tyler
To cut the story short about Avatar; I thought it was the best movie of the year so far, and was filled with great effects. I'm not sure if I would have judged it for it being standard or 3D. But it was pretty good!! I hear that they want to make a sequel. I would be very disappointed if they made one because I think it was perfect the way it left off.
So I found out today in my B-Naturals class that I would need to pick a song for our Listening discussion day. All 17 of us would pick a song, play it, and then discuss it. I think it is a great way to be introduced to new and different music. Its a very hard for me to pick out songs though. I have alot of favorites and I try to pick the perfect one so people would be impressed with my choice. Below are the songs and a discription of why I picked them.
Burn for You by tobyMac- I was introduced to this song about a week ago. By the sound of it for the first time, you expect it to be one of those rap, degrading songs. I found out that it is actually a Christian song by a Christian artist. When I started to really listen to the lyrics I was very impressed. Certainly one of my favorite Hip Hop/Rap songs!
Something to Hope For by The Undeserving- I found this song by a random search from Itunes. Strangely enough, thats how I find alot of the best songs. I find this song very motivating. It says that after trouble and caos, to keep fighting because there is still something to hope for. This was CNN's theme during the Haiti crisis and I think it is perfect for it.
Not Me, Not I (Live) by Delta Goodrem- Obviously this would be my first pick to let them listen tomorrow. But the whole class expects me to pick a Delta Goodrem song so I have to prove them wrong. But this was on my list because I love how Delta sings live. I have to say that I think she sings wonderfully live, even though I think her songs are a work of brilliance. She adds new flavor to her songs live and it makes you enjoy it.
Breakeven by The Script- This song is very catching and very easy to become a favorite. The leader has such an interesting voice. I love the high notes that he can produce and be able to do it multiple times. The lyrics are very meaningful and is worth hearing.
On Fire by Switchfoot- Some people say that Switchfoot adds a religious message to their songs, and I would have to agree with them. It is very hard to describe, but it really makes you look back on your life.
Everybody Loves Me by Onerepublic- Onerepublic has been one of my favorite groups for a good while. They were able to impress me with their sophmore album. 'All the right moves' wasn't able to make a lasting impact compared to 'Apologize' I think, but it really was a good return into the music industry. And we look at ELM, which provides a catchy, yet random feeling to it. But certainly very good.
Due to my lack of being able to choose a song quickly, I turned the decision to my sister. I knew that Delta, tobyMac, and Switchfoot would be the last on her list because I have exposed her to Delta way too much, and is not familiar with Switchfoot. Her decision was Something to Hope for. I had originally picked this song as well so great minds think alike.
Well this is a rather quick post for today. I wanted to bump this thought up first because it was fresh in my mind. If I have impressed you with any of these songs, I encourage you to check them out. They are certainly going to make a lasting impressing on you.
Until we meet again...
-Tyler
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Love Hate Situation Pt. 4 - The Ties That Bind Us
Ah!! I just got dressed from taking a shower and lord it is cold. Sorry about that. Random thought. Well I finally returned to school. I traded in one day of doing nothing for another, except on campus. Anyways, we are expected to get another 3-day blast of winter mix so I hope we go on Saturday instead of having to lose our spring break. Cross your paws!
Today I conclude the 4 part series that we have been looking at. I have really enjoyed it because it has helped me look at these situations from a diffrent perspective. It may not help the situation that I have with these people, but it helps me understand why these are the way they are. 'The Ties That Bind Us' is a good title for this post I think. You probably won't know why this title and story work well with eachother. But it means alot to me.
To be honest, after I finished the first part of this series, I had doubts of posting this one. I had no hesitations on the other ones, but this one I really had to think about. This person is an important part of my life, even though I feel I am not regarded the same way from her. So here we go.
Part 4 - The Ties That Bind Us
I am closest to her more than I am with any of the other 3. We are only 4 months apart, and even my earliest memories include her in them. But later on things changed for a time. When I transfered to another school in the 3rd grade she was the person I tried to hang out with because there was no other people that I knew. I think though that she only wanted to be in her own group so she kept trying to get me less involved in what she was doing. That eventually led to fights and where I had to start making new friends, as you read in Pt.2.
We had the next year together as well. Our friendship improved some because we both had a same friend and they dated for a time. After that the situation returned to it's original status. I eventually learned that really good friends are better off not spend every second with eachother, otherwise you get burned out. That was the way with us.
After we were in different classes things improved between us. Later on in middle grade we were able to do things together and not have trouble with it. By the time we had moved on into high school me and her were really close. We made friends with someone else together and eventually it was trio.
Things then started to become strained again because the two girls liked to talk about girls stuff and that left me with having to be left out. It wasn't really a big problem because they eventually included me in, but only after I asked about it.
Our sophmore year changed the two of us together though. She was apart of the Agriculture department and they had raised money to attend the conference in Indiana. It was the week of my birthday and she sent me a message wishing me a good one before she left.
When I knew she was coming back, I sent her a message asking her how it went, she said it was fun. I never pursued the subject after that. The next day I saw her in the school isolation room. I never really thought much about it because there could have been numerous things why she was in there. Right after school I got a message from my mother asking if anything had happened at school. I said no, but she said we needed to talk.
I seriously thought my cat died or something. I had feared the worst and sat on the bus home waiting to be hit with an emotional breakdown. It didn't happen, but I did get a shocker. My mom told me that when my friend went on the field trip, she went out of her supervised hotel room, when in a room full of random guys, drank and even some of the girls had sexual relations with them. She claims not to have been apart of the sexual stuff, but I can't help but wonder if that was left out.
I was shocked to no end. This wasn't like her. Sure, she talked about such things, but it was jokes and it was never thought of afterwards. But what hurt the most was that the only I was told about it was because both her and her parents were afraid that someone would tell me and I would leak it to someone in her immediate family. It was bad enough that I had to know what she did, but to find out only because they were afraid that I would rat her out.
She messaged me that night to make sure my mouth was shut and tight. I wanted to say that she had some nerve, but I restrained myself. I can't even explain what was going through my head because I had so many reactions and it hurts my head to think of them now. Later on I talked to her and told her that we need to get some things done for both a special scholarship program and National Honors society that we were in. She said that she wasn't going to be a part of that.
That infuriated me because here she was in serious trouble, barely got out of a investigation by the police by the skin of her teeth, and when there was a chance that she could keep those important things for college, she was going to throw them away. I pleaded with her to change her mind. I told her that I would be with her every step of the way to help. I knew I had pushed my luck when I told her that she had messed up alot of stuff and now she needed to pick up the pieces of her life. I know it was beyond my boundaries, but I felt that someone should have said it. Obviously it didn't go well.
The ironic part was that the people who she worked so hard to hide it from found out, and not by my hands. So it proved that I was more better with secrets than some people she told.
Two months passed, and we never spoke. I continually tried to get into contact, but no reponse. Our families actually spent christmas together and we sat there and said nothing. It was very hard from getting up in front of everyone and ask her why she wouldn't speak. Later on in January she finally spoke up in a friendly gesture. I asked why the long gap of not talking. She made up something like she thought I was mad at her. But I told her I tried to get into contact with her. I don't know what the deal was, but I really don't think she wanted to talk.
But even after the parting of the seas, things were very strained between us. Her attitude was so hard to be around. And not just around me, but everyone around her. That had been going on since this October I think. And suddenly all of that changed. I think her decision to join the army changed all of that. It gave her a goal in life so I guess that meant that there was no reason to be hardheaded. I nearly died when she came to me offering help for my senior project and telling me what a great job I had done.
Everyone else began to notice this change as well. I realized that she was slowly turning into the person I had known years ago. She says hey to me every time I see her. And she even comes and talks to me.
She leaves for the army after graduation this summer. She will be missed here, but she doesn't want to stay here in this small town. She wants go go places and experiences different things. This opprotunity will be good for her, and help make somthing of herself. If it helps her become a good and sucessful person then thats the path she needs to take.
And that my friends are the ties that bind us, as well as wraps up our series. I really hope you enjoyed it!! One of these days I'll come up with another series topic.
But don't worry, I have plenty of more topics to talk about til then. I have several lined up for this week, but unsure of the order. Until then stay tuned!!
-Tyler
Today I conclude the 4 part series that we have been looking at. I have really enjoyed it because it has helped me look at these situations from a diffrent perspective. It may not help the situation that I have with these people, but it helps me understand why these are the way they are. 'The Ties That Bind Us' is a good title for this post I think. You probably won't know why this title and story work well with eachother. But it means alot to me.
To be honest, after I finished the first part of this series, I had doubts of posting this one. I had no hesitations on the other ones, but this one I really had to think about. This person is an important part of my life, even though I feel I am not regarded the same way from her. So here we go.
Part 4 - The Ties That Bind Us
I am closest to her more than I am with any of the other 3. We are only 4 months apart, and even my earliest memories include her in them. But later on things changed for a time. When I transfered to another school in the 3rd grade she was the person I tried to hang out with because there was no other people that I knew. I think though that she only wanted to be in her own group so she kept trying to get me less involved in what she was doing. That eventually led to fights and where I had to start making new friends, as you read in Pt.2.
We had the next year together as well. Our friendship improved some because we both had a same friend and they dated for a time. After that the situation returned to it's original status. I eventually learned that really good friends are better off not spend every second with eachother, otherwise you get burned out. That was the way with us.
After we were in different classes things improved between us. Later on in middle grade we were able to do things together and not have trouble with it. By the time we had moved on into high school me and her were really close. We made friends with someone else together and eventually it was trio.
Things then started to become strained again because the two girls liked to talk about girls stuff and that left me with having to be left out. It wasn't really a big problem because they eventually included me in, but only after I asked about it.
Our sophmore year changed the two of us together though. She was apart of the Agriculture department and they had raised money to attend the conference in Indiana. It was the week of my birthday and she sent me a message wishing me a good one before she left.
When I knew she was coming back, I sent her a message asking her how it went, she said it was fun. I never pursued the subject after that. The next day I saw her in the school isolation room. I never really thought much about it because there could have been numerous things why she was in there. Right after school I got a message from my mother asking if anything had happened at school. I said no, but she said we needed to talk.
I seriously thought my cat died or something. I had feared the worst and sat on the bus home waiting to be hit with an emotional breakdown. It didn't happen, but I did get a shocker. My mom told me that when my friend went on the field trip, she went out of her supervised hotel room, when in a room full of random guys, drank and even some of the girls had sexual relations with them. She claims not to have been apart of the sexual stuff, but I can't help but wonder if that was left out.
I was shocked to no end. This wasn't like her. Sure, she talked about such things, but it was jokes and it was never thought of afterwards. But what hurt the most was that the only I was told about it was because both her and her parents were afraid that someone would tell me and I would leak it to someone in her immediate family. It was bad enough that I had to know what she did, but to find out only because they were afraid that I would rat her out.
She messaged me that night to make sure my mouth was shut and tight. I wanted to say that she had some nerve, but I restrained myself. I can't even explain what was going through my head because I had so many reactions and it hurts my head to think of them now. Later on I talked to her and told her that we need to get some things done for both a special scholarship program and National Honors society that we were in. She said that she wasn't going to be a part of that.
That infuriated me because here she was in serious trouble, barely got out of a investigation by the police by the skin of her teeth, and when there was a chance that she could keep those important things for college, she was going to throw them away. I pleaded with her to change her mind. I told her that I would be with her every step of the way to help. I knew I had pushed my luck when I told her that she had messed up alot of stuff and now she needed to pick up the pieces of her life. I know it was beyond my boundaries, but I felt that someone should have said it. Obviously it didn't go well.
The ironic part was that the people who she worked so hard to hide it from found out, and not by my hands. So it proved that I was more better with secrets than some people she told.
Two months passed, and we never spoke. I continually tried to get into contact, but no reponse. Our families actually spent christmas together and we sat there and said nothing. It was very hard from getting up in front of everyone and ask her why she wouldn't speak. Later on in January she finally spoke up in a friendly gesture. I asked why the long gap of not talking. She made up something like she thought I was mad at her. But I told her I tried to get into contact with her. I don't know what the deal was, but I really don't think she wanted to talk.
But even after the parting of the seas, things were very strained between us. Her attitude was so hard to be around. And not just around me, but everyone around her. That had been going on since this October I think. And suddenly all of that changed. I think her decision to join the army changed all of that. It gave her a goal in life so I guess that meant that there was no reason to be hardheaded. I nearly died when she came to me offering help for my senior project and telling me what a great job I had done.
Everyone else began to notice this change as well. I realized that she was slowly turning into the person I had known years ago. She says hey to me every time I see her. And she even comes and talks to me.
She leaves for the army after graduation this summer. She will be missed here, but she doesn't want to stay here in this small town. She wants go go places and experiences different things. This opprotunity will be good for her, and help make somthing of herself. If it helps her become a good and sucessful person then thats the path she needs to take.
And that my friends are the ties that bind us, as well as wraps up our series. I really hope you enjoyed it!! One of these days I'll come up with another series topic.
But don't worry, I have plenty of more topics to talk about til then. I have several lined up for this week, but unsure of the order. Until then stay tuned!!
-Tyler
Monday, February 1, 2010
The Love Hate Situation Pt. 3 - Obsessed
Well I guess it is as good of a time as any to post this. I cannot tell you how much I look forward to post on here now. All of you have said some great things about and that gives me reason to keep writing. Today was another lazy day of no school. Tomorrow we have a 2 hour delay if they don't cancel it by morning. And we are supposed to get more snow this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Gahh! I'm about tired of snow.
Today we continue our series with the third part. This story is a story I have told numerous times and even on here before. I know you'll get tired of hearing about it, but I feel that I need to put it in here to help me put it in the past. Whether or not it will still remains to be seen. Okay, here we go.
Part 3 - Obsessed
Out of the four people in this series, this person I have known the least, but there is so much history between the two of us that it makes up for the time before. Yes, she is the one I told you about earlier. She is the one that afterwards she thought I wanted to be with her and then went on this conquest to get me to love her. I'll try to skip the details that I have already told you.
I first met her in my eighth grade year. And even then I knew her only goal in life was to acheive love. I really enjoyed her outgoing personality and her honesty. I actually had a crush on her at that time. That soon quickly faded though when I found out when she was more experienced than other people my age were. I felt that I should be with someone that had not reached that point in their life yet.
Although we talked, we never got close until our sophmore year. We both had civics together. That was when I first observed her obsessive personality. Every other guy she looked at she would try and get me to get info on them or a phone number. Since I was unaware of the way she really was, I fell for it and did what she asked. That continued for a real long while.
The main relationship I recall that I was most informed about was about a guy she met out of random. He was two years younger than her. Real hick, and what I would call real girl degrader. Of course she was into that. I wasn't involved in getting them together. My involvement came in when she started to question his sexual preference. She asked me to find out about it. I said no numerous times until she was on the verge of a mental breakdown. I discovered that he was gay or bi, either one, he didn't tell me. I relayed the news to her.
She didn't take it well of course. And in a sick way our friendship progressed from that. Although his "coming out" was no big secret, he did continue to have involvment with her. And strangely enough she kept running back to him. And then of course every other day she would catch him with a guy, and then come running to me for emotional support. I soon became as much involved as the two of them were.
Eventually that relationship went on the backburner, thank god, for a time. Our friendship also was on the backburner for a few months. We then began talking again. That was the time people were getting dates and groups for prom. I was already in a group with my two friends but I thought to invite her as well. She agreed. But eventually it turned into a date without my knowledge. My friends bailed on me, and she just kept calling it a date.
Numerous amounts of my friends told me to break off the prom deal with her because of her reputation. Yes my friends, she has a reputation. A rather lengthy one I must say. But I stood up for her. I made a commitment to go to prom with her and I intended to keep it.
Well you all know how that turned out so I'm not going to go through it again for the sake of some people's sanity. That experience ruined my outlook on dating even to this day. And it really wasn't even a date. And you remember how she went all ape on me.
I had to just start cutting all ties with her. It was an emotional strain to keep arguing with her. And all of the threats and accusations that she gave me just proved that she couldn't be reasoned with. My blocking plan on my phone only works for two months at a time. And right when the block wore off she was right there waiting for me.
More arguments continued on and off after July and August. Around October we began to call it a truce. It felt awkward everytime I talked to her, but it was better than arguing. But in November she changed my tune really fast. She had asked me to give her a guy's number so she could try to "Hook up" with him. For his sake I refused. After she realized that she couldn't get it by asking, she then resorted to cussing me out.
Question, do you tend to cave in after someone yells and degrades you for a phone number? I know I sure don't. After she then resorted to more threats I had to block her again. It was just the wiser choice. But I also found out that I was only one of three people she was doing that to at the same time. So I knew I wasn't getting special treatment.
It has been two months since then. I unfortunately see her every day wherever I turn. Its hard to forget about someone when you live in such a small town. But everytime she knows I'm coming she puts her head down and walks rather fast. Coward anyone? I think so.
But like I have said earlier, there seems to be a reason that I think about her everyday. I know it isn't because I have feelings for her. Lord no, not at all. I think I have gained so much anger for her that it is hard not to think about her. Sometimes I think that I long to have that friendship that I use to have with her; talking for days about random things. Even though alot of our friendship revolved around her, I did enjoy some parts of it.
I would be lying if I said that she wasn't a good person. She is, but her need to be loved and not be ignored overpowers all of her good qualities. Everybody I know that knows her thinks that same thing. I think she will turn around one day. But by that time she will only be known as the person who caused bloodshed on the love battlefeild.
Well now I'm glad I got that out of my system. Now there is no need to keep talking about her. Because now I can look at this post everytime and remember why our friendship went into ruins. I'm sure we all have a person like that in our lives and we just have to choose to move one whether or not they can.
Well now I think I have talked long enough for today. Ha don't forget that tomorrow will conclude the four part series. I think this last one will top all of them because it is really my most important one. Like they all say, save the best one for last. So make sure to tune in!!
-Tyler
Today we continue our series with the third part. This story is a story I have told numerous times and even on here before. I know you'll get tired of hearing about it, but I feel that I need to put it in here to help me put it in the past. Whether or not it will still remains to be seen. Okay, here we go.
Part 3 - Obsessed
Out of the four people in this series, this person I have known the least, but there is so much history between the two of us that it makes up for the time before. Yes, she is the one I told you about earlier. She is the one that afterwards she thought I wanted to be with her and then went on this conquest to get me to love her. I'll try to skip the details that I have already told you.
I first met her in my eighth grade year. And even then I knew her only goal in life was to acheive love. I really enjoyed her outgoing personality and her honesty. I actually had a crush on her at that time. That soon quickly faded though when I found out when she was more experienced than other people my age were. I felt that I should be with someone that had not reached that point in their life yet.
Although we talked, we never got close until our sophmore year. We both had civics together. That was when I first observed her obsessive personality. Every other guy she looked at she would try and get me to get info on them or a phone number. Since I was unaware of the way she really was, I fell for it and did what she asked. That continued for a real long while.
The main relationship I recall that I was most informed about was about a guy she met out of random. He was two years younger than her. Real hick, and what I would call real girl degrader. Of course she was into that. I wasn't involved in getting them together. My involvement came in when she started to question his sexual preference. She asked me to find out about it. I said no numerous times until she was on the verge of a mental breakdown. I discovered that he was gay or bi, either one, he didn't tell me. I relayed the news to her.
She didn't take it well of course. And in a sick way our friendship progressed from that. Although his "coming out" was no big secret, he did continue to have involvment with her. And strangely enough she kept running back to him. And then of course every other day she would catch him with a guy, and then come running to me for emotional support. I soon became as much involved as the two of them were.
Eventually that relationship went on the backburner, thank god, for a time. Our friendship also was on the backburner for a few months. We then began talking again. That was the time people were getting dates and groups for prom. I was already in a group with my two friends but I thought to invite her as well. She agreed. But eventually it turned into a date without my knowledge. My friends bailed on me, and she just kept calling it a date.
Numerous amounts of my friends told me to break off the prom deal with her because of her reputation. Yes my friends, she has a reputation. A rather lengthy one I must say. But I stood up for her. I made a commitment to go to prom with her and I intended to keep it.
Well you all know how that turned out so I'm not going to go through it again for the sake of some people's sanity. That experience ruined my outlook on dating even to this day. And it really wasn't even a date. And you remember how she went all ape on me.
I had to just start cutting all ties with her. It was an emotional strain to keep arguing with her. And all of the threats and accusations that she gave me just proved that she couldn't be reasoned with. My blocking plan on my phone only works for two months at a time. And right when the block wore off she was right there waiting for me.
More arguments continued on and off after July and August. Around October we began to call it a truce. It felt awkward everytime I talked to her, but it was better than arguing. But in November she changed my tune really fast. She had asked me to give her a guy's number so she could try to "Hook up" with him. For his sake I refused. After she realized that she couldn't get it by asking, she then resorted to cussing me out.
Question, do you tend to cave in after someone yells and degrades you for a phone number? I know I sure don't. After she then resorted to more threats I had to block her again. It was just the wiser choice. But I also found out that I was only one of three people she was doing that to at the same time. So I knew I wasn't getting special treatment.
It has been two months since then. I unfortunately see her every day wherever I turn. Its hard to forget about someone when you live in such a small town. But everytime she knows I'm coming she puts her head down and walks rather fast. Coward anyone? I think so.
But like I have said earlier, there seems to be a reason that I think about her everyday. I know it isn't because I have feelings for her. Lord no, not at all. I think I have gained so much anger for her that it is hard not to think about her. Sometimes I think that I long to have that friendship that I use to have with her; talking for days about random things. Even though alot of our friendship revolved around her, I did enjoy some parts of it.
I would be lying if I said that she wasn't a good person. She is, but her need to be loved and not be ignored overpowers all of her good qualities. Everybody I know that knows her thinks that same thing. I think she will turn around one day. But by that time she will only be known as the person who caused bloodshed on the love battlefeild.
Well now I'm glad I got that out of my system. Now there is no need to keep talking about her. Because now I can look at this post everytime and remember why our friendship went into ruins. I'm sure we all have a person like that in our lives and we just have to choose to move one whether or not they can.
Well now I think I have talked long enough for today. Ha don't forget that tomorrow will conclude the four part series. I think this last one will top all of them because it is really my most important one. Like they all say, save the best one for last. So make sure to tune in!!
-Tyler
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