Gandhi was much better than Bill Clinton

Gandhi was much better than Bill Clinton

Jeff

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(no subject)	[Aug. 25th, 2007\|01:34 pm]
A shit load of people we call neighbors have lost their homes, cars, and jobs... ...but I'm feeling like the only person who even noticed.
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jokeyjokehahaha	[Jul. 11th, 2007\|11:24 pm]
I want to put together a book called Things I Said To Make Myself Laugh. This would probably be in it: andrea_was_like@hotmail.com: i look like serious hell though weathered_chain@hotmail.com: not joking hell? andrea_was_like@hotmail.com: hahahahha weathered_chain@hotmail.com: because i'm not sure i could handle you looking like carlos mencia andrea_was_like@hotmail.com: hahahahahahahhahahaha
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Final proof that we've lost our fucking minds	[Jun. 21st, 2007\|04:17 pm]
Diet pill flying off shelves - Flint Journal. June 21, 2007 GENESEE COUNTY - Are you ready to lose weight? Plenty of people are trying alli, a nonprescription fat-blocker that's selling out at Flint-area drugstores since it hit the market a week ago. It's no magic pill, a dietitian said, but dieters are snatching up alli despite studies showing modest weight loss and warnings that excessive fat - say eating a bag of potato chips - can come out of the body in embarrassing ways. Alli can cause loose stools, frequent bathroom visits and gas with oily discharge. Wearing dark clothes and carrying an extra pair of pants is a good idea, the drugmaker suggests. But Rich Meyer, 34, of Burton has nothing but praise for alli, which he has taken for six days. So far, he's lost about 6 pounds, he said. "I'm really excited about it," Meyer said. "I think it works two ways: blocking the fat, and you end up not wanting to eat fatty foods because you know what will happen." So what about those so-called "treatment effects?" They weren't as bad as he thought they'd be, but he got a sense of them after eating french fries. "The next morning it hit me," said Meyer, a cashier at Target in Fenton. "I was working on my line and just turned out my light and said I have to take a bathroom break. I wasn't asking. I was going." The only downside, he said, is the price. He paid $69.99 for 100 capsules; a 60-capsule package is available for $49.99. "I was already eating low-fat, so that wasn't a big change," said Meyer, who weighed 300 last winter and dropped 50 pounds in about six months. "But I plateaued at 250 pounds and could not break it." Running helped get him down to 240 pounds, but his body stalled again. That's when he started taking alli before lunch and dinner. The recommended dosage is three capsules a day. Area stores say sales are brisk - the Walgreens on S. Saginaw Street and Hill Road in Grand Blanc Township sold out the day alli went on sale, June 14. "We got another shipment, but other stores are calling to ask if we can spare some for them," said a Walgreens sales associate. Pop a blue alli pill before a meal, preferably a low-fat one with no more than 15 grams of fat, and it blocks 25 percent of the fat. The www.myalli.com Web site (dieters must register) offers meal plans, including plans customized for soul food recipes and Hispanic fare. Because the undigested fat is not absorbed, it passes out of the body instead of turning into calories. If a dieter would lose 10 pounds on a diet, he or she could drop 15 pounds with alli, whose active ingredient, orlistat, is available in 120 mg in the prescription drug Xenical, its maker says. But studies have shown that like those who lost weight on other diets, alli dieters struggled to keep it off. After a year, those taking 60 mg alli gained 9.4 pounds and a placebo group gained 11.3 pounds. "People want a quick fix," said Kathy Peshke, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Genesys Health System. "This is no magic pill. It will help if you change your diet and get exercise. That's the method that works." So let me get this straight. People seeking weight loss would rather shit themselves in public than diet and exercise? Jogging is really that much of an inconvenience to you? If any of you start using this product, we're no longer friends. And I mean that. I don't want to deal with your loose stools and oily discharges.
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This is not a gas price chain letter	[May. 22nd, 2007\|08:12 pm]
Signing a petition, not buying gas for a day, or only buying from certain companies will NOT lowe gas prices. I'll try not to go on any tangents here... If you don't like the way gas prices are, change the way you live to consume less gas. It's sorta like the only true weight loss. If you "go on a diet", you're basically saying you'll change the way you eat for a little while, then go back to being unhealthy. The only proven weight loss method is a lifestyle change of eating less and exercising. Gas consumption is along the same line. If you just delay when you fill up your tank by a day, a company is still getting your money. But if people, over a prolonged period of time, demonstrate less of a need for gas, prices will drop. It's supply and demand. It's capitalism, like it or not. Are prices being gouged? Of course they are. But these gas companies have one main goal: to make money. As long as people show they're still willing to pay the price being asked, companies will continue to raise the price, as if continually testing the water the further in you go. Bottom line, we're still a capitalist country. That means the market is consumer driven. Don't like it? Buy a bike.
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(no subject)	[Apr. 29th, 2007\|04:16 am]
4:08:47 AM andrea_was_like@hotmail.com: hahaha what if you actually looked out your window and there i was... and i was like, sitting on the ground typing on a computer to you :08:59 AM andrea_was_like@hotmail.com: i bet you're gonna look now just in case 4:09:50 AM weathered_chain@hotmail.com: two thoughts would cross my mind: 1) ok, i guess that's maybe a little weird, but she seems nice. i'll let her in. and 2) damn, i really need to put a password on our wireless network 4:10:12 AM andrea_was_like@hotmail.com: hahahaha 4:10:35 AM weathered_chain@hotmail.com: and yes, i rolled my chair over to look
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Life is spinning, but I don't feel sick (look ma! a real update in there somewhere!)

[Mar. 27th, 2007|04:33 am]

[	mood	\|	complacently lost	]
[	music	\|	Upside Down From Here :: Atom And His Package	]

I know what it feels like to be upside down from here
Here is my arm, and it waves like a flag
That reminds me that I have two arms and a map

From Antarctica to the polar caps
Try to fit a big orb on a little flat map
I'm not going to drive this time
I love Greenland when it's Africa's size
So north is not up
And east is not right
(except for Milwaukee, Wisconsin that night)
So go get a map and learn where you live at
I know what it feels like to be upside down from here

And if we met halfway in the middle of the planet
We'd just sit there and spin
Would that happen? Can it?!

Here is my arm, and it waves like a flag
That reminds me that I have two arms and a map

I know what it feels like to be upside down from here

( Thinking about the future keeps me up all night. )

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(no subject)	[Mar. 20th, 2007\|12:32 am]
I was told I don't write in this thing enough, so uh, here goes... Lately I've had some unhealthy spending habits. I'm trying to fix that now. Oops? So uh, I bowl now. Usually twice a week. Where we go open bowling is 99¢ a game. I've purchased quite a few CDs lately (see above). Good music is awesome. Speaking of music, I've been keeping somewhat quiet, but a lot is in the works. You're probably not enthused. I probably don't care. Words that go above my name, Jeff
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One of the best songs I've ever heard	[Mar. 3rd, 2007\|02:29 am]
"Oh, There's Legwork" :: None More Black I don't belong singing these anthems This fever is cunning Deadly, it's running straight for the exit Detoured through my veins Telling me to "Get the fuck out" I don't recall how it all started I tripped on a bass line, now my guitar screams Loud about living Loud about love Loud about loathing myself When all is said and done When all we've said, we've done I've howled at the moon Been sick by the sunrise I've taken abuse from those who have no right Conducting the violins playing my song The things that I choose require opinion Demand satisfaction and commercial reaction I'll just keep on moving Losing every thread tied to the place I call "home" When all is said and done When all we've said, we've done We are the brand new beatniks! We are the down and outers! We are the bleeding hearts, bleeding syncopated, broken rhythms! Our speed is often break neck, just need to slow it down some Tired of being sleepless Tired of being broken
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(no subject)	[Feb. 17th, 2007\|06:00 pm]
I highly dislike snow/winter. That being said, when it snows like it is right now, it's one of the most beautiful things in the world.
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(no subject)	[Feb. 1st, 2007\|02:10 am]
Even a busted window, stolen iPod, and very cold drive home can't ruin my night completely. I saw one of the best shows I've seen in a long time tonight. The first two local bands were pretty good. Ryan's Hope was incredibly good. Zolof The Rock & Roll Destroyer continues to redefine "fun" for me. The Loved Ones are amazing. To the person who broke into my car, All I say is fuck you for the inconvenience. I had a great night and my spirit will not be broken. Homeowner's Insurance should cover the iPod. Also, for future reference, when you're already stealing stuff, and you have the opportunity to steal a brand new, unopened $200 text book, consider the drugs you could buy with that extra cash. Just saying... Sincerely, Jeff
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(no subject)	[Jan. 27th, 2007\|11:59 pm]
"The Accident" Lost in the fallout, is this dust or rain? It's been so long now that it all feels the same With all the chaos, do we know who we are? Some say we take things too far Lost in a desert where the fear turned to hate No one remembers what it's like to relate "It's red alert! Look out! There's no threat too small!" We're heading straight for a wall So make amends say your goodbyes and come to terms At this rate there's no chance that we'll have time to learn Lost in a sandstorm as we're going insane They'll point the figures and they'll send us the blame But don't feel sorry, it was never our fault We only wanted it all Who could predict that we'd fall?
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(no subject)	[Jan. 22nd, 2007\|01:15 am]
"Do you know where you're going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you going to? Do you know? Do you get what you're hoping for? When you look behind you there's no open door What are you hoping for? Do you know?"
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(no subject)	[Jan. 18th, 2007\|04:03 am]
Anarchy Means I Litter :: Atom and His Package I got a patch, I got a pin Obtained political beliefs from the same songs as my friends I got a five finger discount to the little record store It's easier that to get the stiff I want out And if you want fair compensation for the work that you do Well then you're greedy, get out, we have amazing names to call you Ever think that theres a difference who you're stealing from? So, fine, I'm not punk and you are (a moron) We're gonna tear this stupid city down Throw our trash on the ground Liberate that bottle of malt liquor! Oh, I get it! Anarchy means that you litter So, if you're flying the flag, and you're naming the name Then you're setting back the ones who know how to behave It's a good thing this repleneshes itself Or who would be left to take advantage of your "help"? We're gonna tear this stupid city down Throw our trash on the ground Liberate that bottle of malt liquor! Oh, I get it! Anarchy means that you litter (We're gonna drop our trash on you) We're gonna tear this stupid city down And we'll whine whine whine when no bands come to town Liberate that bottle of malt liquor! Oh, I get it! Anarchy means that you litter Nice!
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(no subject)	[Jan. 15th, 2007\|10:44 pm]
My birthday is in 10 days, and if you love me, you'll by me this shirt! I'm a size medium, incase you love me... click here if you love me!
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(no subject)	[Jan. 1st, 2007\|09:07 pm]
2006 has been a pretty excellent year as far as new music was concerned. I've compiled a "Best-of" list. Keep in mind that this is just my opinion, but maybe somewhere in here is a band you maybe didn't get the chance to listen to this year. These are just ideas for you to consider. Please feel free to suggest some music to me as well in the comments. Ok, without further stalling, here's the Best Things to Happen in Music for 2006... Top 11 Albums (because 10 just isn't enough) 11. World/Inferno Friendship Society :: "Red-Eyed Soul" By far one of the most unusual sounding bands I've ever heard. The best way to describe it would be "cabaret/circus punk/ska", but you'd be much better off checking it out and deciding for yourself. 10. The Falcon :: "Unicornography" A drunken Chicago take on all things punk and ska. Sloppy? Yes. Overly fun? Of course. 9. Even In Blackouts :: "Fall Of The House Of Even" I feel like with their third full length, EiB has finally figured out their true "sound". The last album had creative songwriting pushed too far, to the point of just coming across as weird. This time around they've really perfected it. Oh, and Liz's voice is one of the best in modern music. 8. Armalite :: "Armalite" Combine the silly and witty side of Adam Goren (Atom And His Package) with the musicianship of Dan Yemin, and what you get is one of the most solid straight up punk rock albums that has happened in a long time. 7. Bouncing Souls :: "The Gold Record" The Souls have released what is arguably their best work to date, and considering their discography before this one, that means it's really fucking good. This band packs more emotion into every song than the saddest of emo, yet they never come across sounding whiny. If you haven't picked this album up yet, you're doing yourself a disservice. 6. Much The Same :: "Survive" The best way I can describe this is just by saying it's very very very catchy, without sacrificing complexity. 5. The Lawrence Arms :: "Oh! Calcutta!" There is no other band out there that can utilize multiple singers and voices like these guys can. The first time you listen to this it's overwhelming. The more you listen the more you'll love it. 4. Dead To Me :: "Cuban Ballerina" Seasoned musicians from various defunct bands come together and make an album of outstanding songs about their bassist recovering from drugs and all the therapy he went through. This is why music exists. 3. The Loved Ones :: "Keep Your Heart" This is pure pop-punk, with talented musicians backing it, honest lyrics, and all that youthful energy that the kids love these days. This album makes you want to sing along. 2. Barenaked Ladies :: "Barenaked Ladies Are Me" / "Barenaked Ladies Are Men" A double album from the band recognized by most as the guys who write silly songs about monkeys and underwear. Guess what, while you were busy making fun of their radio hits, they were filling up the rest of their albums with brilliant serious songs that you never heard. Give this album a listen or two, and you will realize that they are 5 of the greatest songwriters to ever live. No one on this planet can match them lyrically. 1. None More Black :: "This Is Satire" This band does everything right. They make extremely catchy rock 'n' roll tunes with a tinge of punk finishing it off. The way the two guitars interlace with each other will simply bring a smile to your face. But you could get rid of everything else and this would still top the list. Why? The voice of Jason Shevchuk. He writes/delivers his vocals in ways no one else can come close to matching. Upon first listen to his voice, when you hear his overly raspy delivery, instinct will tell you he's not a very talented singer. Listen a little longer and you soon realize he's one of the most talented. It's easy to sing in that style, but it's almost impossible to do it without making people cringe. Shevchuk does just that. This is hands down one of the best things I have heard in a very, very long time. As I said at the top, please feel free to recommend some stuff I might've missed this year. I always love hearing new stuff.
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(no subject)	[Dec. 25th, 2006\|01:40 pm]
RIP James Brown
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(no subject)	[Dec. 17th, 2006\|01:01 am]
Since Devon is coming home soon, I wrote a new Haiku in honor of the old poems I used to write for him... ( Haiku )
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(no subject)	[Dec. 16th, 2006\|12:24 am]
This feeling of uncertainty is the most liberating thing I've ever experienced. I have no idea where anything I'm doing these days will lead me to later in life. It's like this vast world of options in front of me. All I know for sure is that my current life situations make me feel the happiest I've ever been.
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(no subject)	[Dec. 14th, 2006\|08:02 pm]
There's a lot about this area of Michigan (and MI in general) that I really don't like, but I still love Flint. ...Weird?
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