Developments.

So, I got a tattoo. And we've just been super busy doing a bunch of random things.

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It's pretty much finished. I'm going to go back in like two weeks and he's going to go over the black again. But that's only because my skin wouldn't really take the black. It still looks amazing. I'm also going to put the word "infinite" under it next to the tail. Obviously, because The Perks Of Being A Wallflower is one of my favorites.

Anyway, my boyfriend [James] has been busy with his NEW BAND. They are actually really good. I'm surprised because the type of music really isn't my thing. But it's really good. And some of the songs have a good message while others are just fun. Even though some are about marijuana and even though I'm straightedge. Oh well. But yeah, you should definitely check them out AND add them. And if you're feeling randy, buy a shirt!

We The People

We Need To Be Together, Like The Shore And The Sea.

I could be living here soon. With a group of amazing people. It's a big move but it's the fact that I will have someone around everyday that will understand exactly what I mean when I say "I miss Cocoa." Having just one person around from that community is what I need right now. I feel bad being excited because I'm leaving my friends and family...but how can I not be excited for something that could fix my life? I'm in a runt. I feel like I've constantly been in a runt since who knows when... I just really hope people understand that I really need this. We really need this. I just want people to get that...

So Tell The Martyrs To Wait At The Gate.

 Envy On The Coast

I really love them. I first started listening to them when they were the opening band for Anberlin, who opened up for Taking Back Sunday awhile back at Bogart's. And it was an amazing discovery. I really really really LOVE Ryan Hunter's voice. And he's dreamy. =] What with his sweet dreadlocks and tank tops...Anyway, another AMAZING quality is the fact my boyfriend actually likes them which is weird and rare because he's primarily into metal and just strange music. But he really enjoys Hunter's voice and as well the drummer Dan Gluszak, who left the band in February unfortunately. According to their blog on MySpace, Gluszak said that him leaving the band "was the result of an overwhelmingly complex series of issues between [himself] and them over a long period of time." Thankfully, no hard feelings.

But I digress. Sadly when I went to see Taking Back Sunday, we were a little late and we only caught the last two songs for EOTC but they were two GREAT songs. I was really excited because they played "The Gift of Paralysis" as their last song and that was my favorite song at the moment. But I never really listened to anything else except "Sugar Skulls," "The Gift of Paralysis," and "Artist and Repertoire." One day I was cleaning my room and I just put Envy On The Coast on via my Xbox 360 so that I could use our make-shift home theater system. And it put me in such a good mood because not only is Hunter's voice completely amazing but the musical composition backing him is equally amazing and definitely brings out the best of his voice. And I also absolutely love their lyrics. For example:

"Green Eyes Don't Lie" off of their self-titled EP released in 2006


So did the thought cross your mind -
That there is something more to life,
Than bed sheets and blankets, full of lies?
Will they ever learn, ever learn?

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Five to one, to five to one, to one to five,
The lies, the lust, the trust, the random loveless fucks,
The lust, the lust, the lust, the lust, the lust.
The shorter the skirt, the greater the fame.


"Tell Them She's Not Scared" off of their debut album Lucy Gray released in 2007

Wake, wake, wake her
From this sea of white linens and
Extract the drugs from her dreams
And sew her seams with delicateness,
'Cause beneath her chest sits the heart that I live for,
You'd kill for,
The angels would die for.
And with a subtle wink and a flutter of wings,
They whispered

I really haven't found a problem with them yet. I thoroughly enjoy listening to them. The lyrics are powerful and are definitely reaching their highest potential with Hunter's fantastic vocals. What my boyfriend and I thought was that his voice is slightly similar to Incubus' Brandon Boyd but still with his own style. They definitely aren't like any of the scene bands out today and I was actually really surprised that they opened for Taking Back Sunday but hey, a gig is a gig. I absolutely COMPLETELY recommend getting Lucy Gray as well as their self-titled EP. And their new album should be coming out in late February or early March of 2010 entitled Lowcountry. Do it. I'll leave you with lyrics from the song "Lapse." It is utterly amazing. Very powerful stuff.

A story where the hero dies without regard
Made sure that the needle was clean
When I let myself fall asleep
And all I kept was a piece of your picture
Slipped through my fingers when I slid into my dreams
It's not as deep as it seems
And as unfair as it may be
I'm just here to remind you
Remind you not to forget to remember me

P.S. "(x) Amount Of Truth" is SUPER creepy/awesome and I love every single second of it!
P.S.S. GO CHECK OUT THEIR MYSPACE!
P.S.S.S. They did a remake of "These Words" by Natasha Bedingfield. It's a live version from one of their shows and I love it so much more. <3

Coming SOON...still.

I'm driving a bunch tomorrow, so I will be listening to Ace Enders the entire time so I can give you the best blog EVER about him. I currently have every single song I could find by the man, so it should be a good day. I would do it now but it has been a beyond horrible day. I can barely keep my eyes open right now. I don't see how I'm tired...But I am. Anyway, I will really REALLY try to blog tomorrow. My life is being super crazy right now and I'm not exactly enjoying it. But oh well. I will try, believe me!

Unbelievable.

 I found this fan site on Facebook. I've never been so angry. So, I said something to them. I really couldn't just sit there and read what they were saying without saying anything.


DefendMarriage (1 man + 1 woman)

"I am by far not a fan of any of this. But the things I've read here are appalling. I'm sure I know more about the Bible and Christianity more then you people do. I went to Catholic school from Kindergarden to my senior year of high school. And I've taken quite a few religion classes in college. People only read what they want to hear. Jesus taught to love everyone. And I would be ashamed if my followers were unable to do that.

People keep saying that gay marriage is going to ruin the whole idea of marriage but I really don't see how that is even possible. Not everyone is gay. There are still straight people out there and I'm pretty sure they will still want to get married.

I'm going to make a broad assumption here but I highly doubt I'm incorrect...Do any of you feel that interracial marriage is a bad thing? This is primary directed toward the white people in this group, obviously. I really don't mean to offend anyone but you people obviously have no problem with that.

I'd like to specifically regard one person. Christina R. Perkins. Marriage is about love. I'm not planning on marrying my boyfriend because of God. I'm planning on marrying him because I LOVE him and I want to spend the rest of my life with him. Now, my friend Brittny is in LOVE with her girlfriend, Jackie. They want... to spend the rest of their life together...I honestly don't think Jesus or God would be offended by that. Would you rather Brittny marry a woman...or kill people? It's a touch decision, I know. I have LOVE tattooed on my wrist because I believe in it more then anything else in the world. All we do need is love. And has to start here, with you people actually LOVING all of God's people.

And please, do not get me started on the Bible. It's primarily fictional to teach lessons. The lessons taught with the Bible are to love one another and to respect the power of God. And to follow the commandments. I'm pretty sure "You must marry your opposite sex" is not one of them. If God felt is was one of the hig...hest "rules" to follow, wouldn't he have put it on there? These are the things that I were taught to follow in school when I was younger and that was my ticket into Heaven, so to speak.

People seem to keep referring to the term "liberal," which is defined as being "tolerant of change." Crazy people these days give that world a bad name because they are purposely forcing change unto others just to be different. I guess I would consider myself a liberal because I tolerate change. I respect your religi...ous beliefs. But this isn't the same. You are purposely disrespecting people. And it makes me sick. I hope someday you learn respect. That's some tradition that you seem to have forgotten."

Sooooon.

Sorry I have posted anything in a couple of days. I've been crazy busy since I just starting selling AVON and looking into dirty windows looking for a good spot for a record store. And scoping out apartments. James has two job interviews tomorrow. We're also going to look at an apartment as well as a store front. It would be a great opportunity because it actually includes 4 apartments and two store fronts. And it is conveniently located right next door to the shop that James is going to start piercing at soon. This all seems to fit. I really hope it works out because I would really love to have a record store. And be an adult. Right... Anyway, wish me luck! It's going to be a long day tomorrow. Hopefully, I'll post tomorrow night if I'm not too tired. I've been listening to basically everything Ace Enders has created that I can find on the internet and I'm forming a slight love for him and his music. So, be prepared! I love anyone who reads this. =]

P.S. Some sweet pictures from Halloween!