I've been away from my blog for quite some time, and by now I'm sure I have no viewers. So, I'm pluggin myself on other sites to hopefully bring the ratings back up (+2 would be splendiferous).  Hopefully there is someone out there who will find my 20 year-old "words of wisdom" enlightening.  Perhaps someone out there will find at least a kernel of humor in my comedic attempts (besides me of course).  Perhaps someone will comment? 

   But when all is said and done, I don't really care all that much. This blog was started as a way to vent my frustrations about life, as well as happy things, and pretty much whatever was on my mind at a particular moment -- an Online journal of sorts--  A way to give my 9-5 working friends something to read and hopefully, laugh at, to take their minds off monotonous job tasks at hand--Something for anyone bored enough to take the plunge into my world for 10 minutes.  For a while, the blog was a hit.  I even made friends in other countries-- some whom could barely speak English, but somehow managed to get through my crazy blurbs that even my American friends have a hard time understanding at times -- not because I'm some Pulitzer Prize winning writer, but because I go off on tangents quite a bit. I write as thoughts come to me...results can often be migraine inducing. 

   But I promise you, I'm not that bad.  Actually, on occasions I can be quite pleasant and if all goes as planned, my writing can be too...Simple, sweet, but never sugarcoated...Blatant, pure, honest-- these are three major things I try to maintain.   If you disagree with something I have to say, I'd love to hear your take on things. If you agree with me, well, thank you, but please explain why.  Don't just agree for the sake of being nice.  I can't stand that.

Now that I've gotten that off my chest...

   Thought of the day: Conformity is retarded. So is Ashlee Simpson, though I would never tell my 13 year old sister this.  You wanna hear some good music?  Go to Amazon.com and put in a search for: Tegan and Sara.  It is a band made up 2 twin sisters, ironically, both lesbians.  This fact really has no relevence to their music. I just found it interesting that they both are.  With that being said, have no fear.  They are no Le Tigre or Riot grrrrl band, nor do they profess to be (although I, myself, am a fan of angry-chick rock).  They do not shove feminist ideologies down your throat, nor do they even make feeble attempts to.  They do, however, make questionable references here and there. References that might make one ponder: ARE THEY?  References that left me intrigued when I bought their last album a little over a year ago (If It Was You).  So, I did some research and my suspicions were affirmed.  But lets forget the sexual-preference factor now, shall we?  
   Tegan and Sara's latest album, So Jealous is a true testament to what this talented sister-duo is capable of.  The title track, "So Jealous" is a modern adaptation of 80's pop-punk at its best.  By far my favorite track on the album.  But don't take my word for it, check it out for yourself.  If you're the type of person that typically listens to "Whatever is on the radio," why not try something new?  I guarantee that a majority of the best music artists in the world today, are virtually unknown.  It takes time, effort, and a whole lot of listening to find them -- you won't hear them on your local pop station, played in between constant rotations of Ashlee Simpson and Good Charlotte (no offense to anyone who may like them).  
   It is not every day that a particular song or album comes out that is so refreshing, so new, so...GOOD (for lack of a better adjective)...that it leaves a lasting impression on you. So Jealous did this for me, and hopefully it will do the same for you.  Just make sure to thank me when you buy this cd and instantly fall in love with it.  And if you discover that Tegan and Sara is not your cup of tea...well, so be it. You're entitled to preferences...I guess.

My work here is done...