Excellence, But At What Cost?

First things first, I'd like to extend a warm welcome to the latest member of the PV team, dayafterherBirthdayBrooke. It's always exciting having a new person on board, even more so when it's someone of the likes of Brooke. Hopefully things will really start to take off with all this extra action. Oh and everyone congratulate her for agreeing to use Mediafire.


I wrote about how I'm usually not myself in social situation a few days back and I thought it'd be appropriate to expand on that. Over the past year, things have gotten a little shaky for me with all these ups, downs, twists, turns, contortions, opportunities and failures. As a result I've been regretfully pushing everyone away from me with what is at best and obnoxiously arrogant attitude. It's not something I do on purpose. No, it's more an emotional response that I throw up unwillingly to hide my overwhelming insecurity. Putting on this disguise - or "masquerade" if I may - has at times been my only light in what has been seeming to be an endless sea of uncertainty. But this whole act has done nothing but help me ignore my issues, issues which are now coming back to haunt me. And on top of that, I saw history almost repeat itself last night.

I've hurt someone very close to me and words can't describe how regretful I am. A simple sorry wont suffice - I know - but I hope that you'll stay with me a little longer as I try to work out these little kinks in my personality. You've been my only reliable lifeline since my other source of perpetual buoyancy decided to float away. For future reference, please call me a wanker if I'm being a tosser or a pompous buffoon - you have my permission.

In other news...

The Bang Gang 12 Inches Compilation is something I'd like to get my hands on quite dearly. It seems torrenting isn't an option as (surprisingly) searching "Bang Gang" turns up nothing. There's always the Itunes option but I'd much rather have a physical copy to hold and treasure.
Here's a track that'll send your head spinning.
Golden Bug - Assassin

I'm bringing you the song that pop-punk legends All Time Low took their name from. Rise Against was one of their biggest influences at the time so it was only fitting. Plus the name sounds cool.
New Found Glory - Head On Collision


I've never even heard a whisper of these Sweet Hollow Drive and neither as Last.FM. Regardless, it's a great song. Check out their Myspace. I'd put up a picture of the band but they have had the worst photographers. Honestly, the *worst*.
Sweet Hollow Drive - Combo Meals and Steering Wheels

Link was broken. Link is fixed.
Chronic Future - Sometimes

Oh btw, I'm starting to think that maybe it wasn't Metro Station's label buddies trying to shut down my operations. This is because I can't seem to find "I Promise" by Set It Off anywhere on my Mediafire. But hey, don't let this put you off; they're still a great band (okay maybe not so much).

Oh and photo credits goes to Brooke and her amazing photography for the "Running Up That Hill" shot (you'll know what I'm on about if you read the post).

Butters.

New on the menu

If you’re familiar with Butters' most recent posts you will have noticed a certain Brooke popping up (that’s me). It is such a privilege to be asked by Butters to contribute to PV. I, myself am a dedicated follower so I am truly flattered to be posting along side two of my much-loved bloggers, Bread and Butters.

For my first post I thought I’d give you a little taste of what I’ve been listening to recently.


Ratatat, all round’ musical genius. I can’t get enough of these two (Mike Stroud and Evan Mast). The Duo has toured with bands such as, Daft Punk, Mouse on Mars, Franz Ferdinand and The Faint. They’ve come along way over the past few years producing tracks that are truly brilliant.
Here’s one of my favorites:
Ratatat - Loud Pipes

Another track I’ve been more than addicted to over the past couple of days is The Radio Dept’s ‘Pulling Our Weight’. Not only is it a good song the music video is both creative and adorable, be sure to take a look.
The Radio Dept. – Pulling Our Weight

Last but not least YACHT, another favorite of mine. They are a little strange and plenty unique.
Here’s their track that first caught my attention:
YACHT – Psychic City (Voodoo City)

Well, that’s all for now. If you’re interested in reading more from the infamous Brooke be sure to check out my personal blog, Colourless Color.

Lessthanthree,
Brooke.

Make Plans To Break Plans

Gah, anyone else's post-it notes not sticking?

When someone agrees to go to a show with you and organise tickets you generally believe they'll get on to it. Turns out some people think differently. Our occasional poster / best friend, Bread and I were supposed to catch Deez Nuts today but it turns out he'd rather not ask his legal guardian to borrow their credit card to buy the tickets. Sure that's cool but it would've been nice of him to tell me that a little earlier so I could make alternate arrangements to get those tickets or even make plans for the day. But no, as usual I waited on him to get back to me only to have our plans shattered at the last minute. Yes yes an apology is all very nice and all but it doesn't change things. I'm more interested in him making up for it / not doing it again. I know he says it wont happen again but if his track record is anything to go by I wouldn't keep my hopes up. Besides, he wasn't sorry when he wasn't telling me so why is he sorry now? Yeah, I never thought I'd bitch about Bread on PV but here I am.


Oh and don't bother telling me you're sorry because I know you are. Instead, put that energy towards establishing the awareness and  foresight to not make that mistake again.


So... I guess I'll be missing these guys for the third time in a row? Since you're not me, you might be guessing what I'm on about. The first time I was going to see them was like mid-year when they were playing with The Amity Affliction and I kind of got thrown out for surfing too much. Apparently the guy had warned me but I honestly didn't hear him / see him / acknowledge him. The second show I missed was due to my participation in the National U15 Lacrosse Tournament on the day we played the grand final (in which I got MVP). And now this... Yes what a letdown.
Just imagine them live!
Deez Nuts - Stay True
Deez Nuts - Move Back


You're only feeling sorry because you have to :)

But now I must leave as my mother will most likely wake up in 5 mins or so... Yeah it's that late/early.
Butters.

I Wont Let Them Take You

 
Bread and I are going to "fuck the most beautiful women ever" according to some drunk Irishman we met on our journey to the city. This comment sprouted from a very intense discussion on the stickiness of Bread's bike grips which involved multiple references to masturbation and other such topics. However as usual, Bread - being as deep as he is - took a little more from this conversation. It was, as he described it, a sign. What kind of sign? Well we're both quite unsure right now as the conversation quickly veered off course into a discussion about the supposed man-whore-who-was-sitting-across-from-us' penis (which apparently is the length of his forearm "on the flop").  Honestly, the guy didn't look like he was packing anywhere near that much but still it was quite entertaining to hear him describe it.

There was also a discussion about a career ambitions. I told him about how I wanted to be a mechatronics engineer and he tried to convince me to work in the energy sector instead. And then Bread voiced his dream to become a psychologist. Turns out he didn't realise he'd have to talk to his patients.. Oh and despite his numerous invitations for us to join him and his friends to the 'Belgian Beer Gardens' and find some nice lady friends we declined.


Jealous? This sexy little monitor will be mine as of Monday in all its 23inch and 1080p glory. I was going to buy it yesterday but they had sold out like 10 mins earlier. But luckily enough, there were like 30 still left at their warehouse! I'm so excited to open that box and bask in the radiant light of those light emitting diodes. Oh, this also means I can move the PC into my room and have two computers running here which shall be awesome.


Yeah, I think it's pretty safe to say that Say Anything are my favourite band of all time. Why? Well I just love how brutally sincere and honest the amazing Bemis' lyrics are in all his songs. I wish I was always like that in my everyday life. Unfortunately, I believe the ability to be ourselves and completely candid 24/7 is a little out of for most - myself included. I was discussing with Bread (well it turns out my words fell upon deaf ears as he fell asleep) last night about the times when I'm truly myself and I think I learnt a little something. It turns out I am only myself when I'm:

1. Walking.
2. Lying on a bed (sleepovers == full access to my innermost thoughts)
   
3. Trying to explain something I'm passionate about.
4. The "Group Leader" (it's awesome).

 Other than that it's all just a big show.
Here's the song that got Brooke hooked.
Say Anything - Alive With The Glory Of Love


I'm actually dying to catch these guys live as they kind of bring back memories of a night filled with The Getaway Plan, House vs Hurricane and streams of water being unleashed into the mosh. Not because they played that night but rather because that's what I imagine the potential offspring of the two bands would sound like.
City Escape - Black Satellites

Butters.

Drinking Wine And Killing Time

Today's travels took me to a few places one of which was Sanity (a music store). While browsing through some crappy generic CDs consisting mostly of Green Day and Short Stack I came across a Metro Station album. Words cant describe how much I wanted to hurl it across the store and watch the jewel casing fragment into hundreds of little shards.
Deez Nuts are playing tomorrow which should be good. Gonna see a few familiar faces such as Brooke *and* Bread (I know it'll be mind blowing)  and maybe even some people I'd rather avoid for personal reasons.

Also, I kind of went to IKEA with Brooke and Moodypants to play Hide 'N Seek with some randoms in our "Pro-Handballer" outfits. We didn't end up playing but we still rocked the Nikes and headbands acquiring the of attention of many curious customers. I'm glad we were in shorts and such as it was 39 degrees (celcius)! Bloody English people reckon we've got it good with all this warm weather when really it's nowhere near comfortable. This might actually explain why we have a smaller population of goths (no offence).

Just a little shoutout to Bronte. This was the last song I saw her listening to and I kind of want to learn it so here it is.
Chiodos - Intensity In Ten Cities
Not only does the ASD vocalist look like a girl, he can also sing like a girl (which is pretty awesome in my books). IMO, one of the least attractive bands out there.
A Skylit Drive - City On The Edge Of Forever

Butters.

????. Profit.

 
Informatics epiphanies tend to occur at the most opportune moments. One such example just took place moments ago. I was on the toilet when it struck me that the reason my code kept failing had something to do with me being mentally challenged. So, I did what any sane person would do and grabbed my laptop, wheeling it into the bathroom on my chair. Mhm, that's where I'm writing this. It sure feels weird taking care of that kind of business at the same time as this kind but don't worry, that little angel on my shoulder is being drowned out by a big green hulk next to him encouraging me to "embrace the wireless". Yes, it's quite a party down here.


It just so happens that A Day To Remember just released a new song and video! Apparently you can't go wrong with holiday theme this time of the year.
A Day To Remember - Right Where You Want Me To Be

Dance Gavin Dance - She Makes Dirty Words Sound Pretty
Butters.

To Go Left Is Right

It's official, I'm not going to get a DJing interface until later. As for now? Well I'm taking Music Performance at school so I guess I'm just going to have to actually learn how to play an instrument properly. Sure, I'm not bad at piano but it has been quite some time since I've learned a song and played it properly. Feel free to leave a comment with suggestions of what I should play. If you're lucky I might vlog it sometime in the not too distant future:D

I've noticed a real influx in PV's site views over the past few days. I know it really shouldn't but it still surprises me that there's a strong correlation between the number of visitors and the number/quality of posts. If only I had kept up my posting streak, perhaps I could have broken PV's record of 27 views in one day!

I can't remember if I've mentioned it already but Brooke and Bread have officially met. We were at the video store renting Adventureland and she just came out of the shadows and jumped us. Yes it got a little awkward due to the shock and surprise but at least they've met.



Here's another awesome Brand New track.
Brand New -The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows

Butters.

 
Um... wow? I just got an email for copyright infringement notice from the DMCA.  So my post "You're All Just crows On The Powerlines" will have no working links. Sorry guys. I guess that's what you get for supporting Metro Station.

Burn them.

Butters.

Strength In Numbers

A Day to Remember - Homesick DVD Trailer from Drew Russ on Vimeo.
 
Everyone hop on their Myspace and tell them to do an u18/AA Sidewave. Go my minions, go forth and fly.

Lorem ipsum vim ut utroque mandamus intellegebat, ut eam omittam ancillae sadipscing, per et eius soluta veritus.

Butters.

A Loss Of Direction

 
My orientation for Maccas is scheduled at 4pm tomorrow which (for me) is pretty exciting. It shall be the first job I can put on a resume and have a manager which can be used as a reference (as we all know what happened last time). I'm going to work my tight little buttocks off until I have enough money to buy some awesome stuff. Alternatively, I could scam people with some 419s but that's not really my style. I usually opt to putting viruses hidden in the songs that i post which steal your credit card details and leave your computer open to all kinds of malware. Don't worry, I'm kidding. Or am I... But back to the Maccas thing. I'm unnecessarily fretting over my choice of apparel for tomorrow - I don't want to be deemed too "hardcore" for the job as people all to often assume about me when really I'm the complete opposite. And no by opposite I don't mean I'm a metal head. There's also that 0.0000000037% that we're supposed to wear the Maccas uniform (that we will receive on our first day).
Why do I do this to myself...

Oh and Brooke totally went out and impulse bought a Nikon D5000 which I think is truly awesome. She's still figuring out all its nuances but stay tuned for some truly inventive shots. Brooke, you better enjoy that camera and its tiltable screen because I want. I want it bad. Oh and I asked my daddy if he still had a Polaroid and guess what he said?!... "no".

Here are some more suspected broken links.
Metro Station - Kelsey
If you've already got this song and you don't like the quality on it try this one. 
Alexisonfire - This Could Be Anywhere In The World
Mayday Parade - The Silence
New Young Pony Club - Get Lucky (The Twelves Remix)
The Secret Handshake - Too Young (The Toxic Avenger Remix)
Futurecop! - N.A.S.A.
All Time Low - Jasey Rae

If you didn't already know what happened "last time", my employers at the local pharmacy tried to lower my pay (apparently I was being payed more than everyone else). So I just walked out, never to return. The problem with that is that whenever I want to buy something from them I have to go to one of their other stores. Damn their low low prices! Oh and no, it didn't cross my mind that some time later I might want to put that job on my resume.

Butters.

Woops

Okay I just realised that a couple of my links were broken so here they are again.
Set Your Goals - An Old Book Misread
The Morning Of - The Sound of Something Secure
Get Scared - You Are What You Are
We Are Scientists - Chick Lit (Danger TV Remix Edit)
The Summer Obsession - Free Fallin'
Chiodos - I Didn't Say I Was Powerful, I Said I Was A Wizard
Set It Off - I Promise

Seriously, someone tell me next time!

Butters.

You're All Just Crows On The Powerlines

Contrary to popular belief, I do realise that the quality of my posts has been severely diminishing. This plague has tainted my writing for some time now and I intend to do something about. So, here is my apology to my dedicated (but few) readers for putting you through such anguish. I will do something about it.

"DayAfterHerBirthdayBrooke" must hold a genuine annoyance with me as I accidentally slept in on her birthday, leaving her alone at the station waiting for a seemingly non-existent friend. I'm surprised she didn't refuse to talk to me after the disappointment I must have put her through. I know I'm often late but there was really no excuse being late on this of all days. Brooke, I really hope I didn't ruin your birthday.


On another note, I really don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight. Why? Well I saw something today that left me morbidly disgusted, horrified and confused cand me on so many levels. I'm gonna save the culprits the embarrassment and not reveal their identities but these sick people really do need to know what they've done.

I forgot to mention that on the day Bread and I first reunited, a homeless guy came up to us while we were enjoying a Boost at Melbourne Central and asked us for money. I fumbled through my pockets and I could only find 15 cents. I gave it to him but as he left he chucked it onto a nearby table (which startled the people sitting there). The scary part was I saw him the next day as he was drinking from a fountain. As he looked up he saw me there and as we made eye contact I momentarily stopped in shock. His unfaltering gaze locked did not sway and as I walked past I could just feel his eyes burning into the back of my head.

To my surprise, I spent my first night of the holidays watching Youtube videos featuring the somewhat magnificent Christopher Drew of NeverShoutNever! into the wee hours of the morning. He mentions in one of his interviews that his favourite song (that he has written) is "On The Brightside" as it can "touch anybody from any kind of culture" and that "anyone can relate to that song because it's so simple". I must say I agree with him on that first point but not the latter. Yes the lyrics are quite simple but the amount of meaning you can draw from the verses is "as much as your heart will let you". A very clever little ditty indeed.
Fun fact no.244: He doesn't shower like... ever... but girls still think he smells amazing.
NeverShoutNever - On The Brightside


It almost hurts to post a Set It Off song in the same post as a NeverShoutNever! as they might not get the attention they deserve all the attention they can get. Going by their Last.FM page there's a very inspirational story behind the band. After reading that, it comes to no surprise that they produced something as beautiful as "I Promise". Bread might have posted this a while back but here it is again with a double thumbs up.
Set It Off- I Promise


Metro Station cop a lot of crap from a lot of people. I can't decide whether that can be attributed to their hit single "Shake It" or Trace Cyrus and his hideous tattoos/sister (I joke, Miley's gorgeous). Despite all that hatin' I am not ashamed to say that "Kelsey" is my favourite song to sing. There's just something about it that I can't resist. Perhaps it's to do with its simplicity.
Metro Station - Kelsey
Metro Station - Moving Alone


And here's my favourite Chiodos song at the moment. They're in the midst of a massive comeback on my Itunes which is probably all thanks to Bread.
Chiodos - I Didn't Say I Was Powerful, I Said I Was A Wizard

Well it's 3:21 now and I don't want to wake up *too* late tomorrow as I was hoping to hop on the piano and get some coding done so that's me for today/yesterday folks.

Butters.

Yeah, I Saw You. Yeah... You.

In the classic style of MLIA, I can only say that today was the "Best. Day. Ever." I don't think I've ever had such an awesome birthday. With "I Love You Man" and "Awesomeland" gracing my laptop's screen and Bread by my side, I counted down the seconds to midnight, to the very second where I would be legally recognised as being 15 years of age. Okay, that's a lie. No one remembered until like an hour later but still, the flood of "happy birthday" wishes that were coming was startling... at least after I fixed the privacy settings on Facebook and informed the world of exactly what beautiful that day they were enjoying. .

After a night filled mostly with the calming ambience of Bread's snoring, my best friend and I made our way to my bank to sort some things out (such as my undelivered keycard). The queue was terribly long and as result we couldn't help but check out a gorgeous young bank clerk (with really, really tight pants). Then we proceeded to make our to the city where we tried (but failed) at trying to find some nice new shirts/jeans. Soon enough though, Bread had to make his head off to a friend's place to join them on a nice quiet weekend away at their beach house. But have no fear, Mooday and Brooke were... t.. here.


Hmm, but yeah I used my ID as proof of age for the first time which was a magnificent feeling. Brooke, being the smart cookie that she is, knew that she'd be a liability as she was still 14 and 364/365 years old and brought along a friend. My memory escapes me as to what happened around here so I can't tell you what happened to him. All I know is that the kid who to sat next to me in English and Homeroom was not there during the movie. It was one hell of a movie though. Jesse Eisenberg could well be the new epitome of movie awkwardness despite that special place the Michael Cera holds in all our hearts.

So aside from the fact that half my friends were too busy playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (N) to wish me a happy birthday and that most of the others needed prompting, it was a pretty awesome birthday. Special mentions and shoutouts to my other best friend who took the time out of his busy schedule to call me and to Brooke who (just like myself) is officially 15 as well and last but not least to New Formula Addiction who wished me happy birthday, mentioned PV in her blog and apparently knows Bread!

No reason but I just felt like reposting this one.
Greeley Estates - See Your Scars

Feeling for a cover?
The Summer Obsession - Free Fallin'

 
A favourite song from a favourite band that I probably won't be seeing for a while. If only there were more U18/AA Sidewaves in Melbourne! Imo Sydney is really being spoiled this year despite Melbourne's record ticket sales.
I'm genuinely surprised I haven't posted this song already as it's been my myspace song for quite a while now.
Set Your Goals - An Old Book Misread

Oh btw I have a paypal account now, just thought I'd mention that and also I finally got those jeans (which might be a little too tight on my waist as I'm feeling a little woozy). Hmm!

Butters.

I Remember

Presents-wise, this birthday is looking pretty awesome. Mooday kindly kitted me out with some pro handball gear which I was pressured into flaunting in the city. Luckily they didn't take a picture because there was potential for embarrassment on Facebook as it turns out there are a lot of people out there who don't know a handballer when the see one. No, apparently they see pandas.

The extremely talented Brooke is (apparently) making me something with her skills. So yeah i can't wait to see that. I also got a $50 Itunes gift card which unfortunately I can't use because I need to update Safari in order to use the Itunes store but I can't do that because Safari requires the latest OS update which will take up like 5GB and I simply don't have that kind of space left! Oh and the amazing Bronte ordered me something special yet secret from the states. And these are just from the people I've seen recently. I'm more than sure that there are at least a few more lovely presents from people who I haven't yet had the chance to see not to mention the goods I'm buying for myself.


I've really got to stop listening to bands that are on the SW lineup, it's getting a bit depressing. Here's my favourite There For Tomorrow song. The production definitely gets two thumbs up from me.

There For Tomorrow - Remember When (Used To Be Used To It)
Get Scared - You Are What You Are
The Morning Of - The Sound of Something Secure
We Are Scientists - Chick Lit (Danger TV Remix Edit)

Butters.

Competition Time

 
Okay, here's the deal. Bread and I reckon Paint Valentine needs its own logo and a bit more art on the page. So, after a lengthy discussion and two bags of Doritos we've finally come to an agreement. We're going to hold a competition!

A competition you say? Yes a majestic contest of strength, valour and chivalry... Okay I'm getting a bit carried away here but the point is we want *you* (that's right, YOU) to design this page. Not only that but if we realise that people actually read this thing we might start posting more often as well hold more competitions.

So... does this competition have prizes? Yes it does my friend. In fact, we've decided that IF we get over 30 Followers and 5 different submissions (from different people) we're going to give away a Bread&Butters shirt (compliments to BirthdayBrooke for the promised design) as well as a box of random yet fascinating items that we have lying around to the person who sends in our favourite submission. For submissions that we think are awesome but unfortunately do not take first place or if we don't reach 30 followers by then, we'll send you a consolation prize of a box of goodies anyway just because we're nice :)

TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RANDOM RULES

• Each submission must contain at least three pictures:
• A banner (to go up the top and replace the title and pictures)
  
• A background (this should be in a landscape sort of orientation. Leave room in the middle for us to write things on so that our posts can still be easily read)
• A Paint Valentine/The Breakfast Table logo (either one)
• Competition ends January 31st
• Winner will be mailed asap depending on how long it takes us to get the shirts. 
• We'll ship internationally since we're so nice. 
• Contents of "box of goodies" is subject to availability.
  

If you don't understand anything or have any questions just comment a post of ours or email me at paintvalentine@live.com)

So get your pens, pencils, Nikon D5000s, Adobe software, easels, brushes, pallettes, acrylics or even old Warhammer paint out and get to work. Oh and since we need 30 followers please spread the word.

Butters :D

Mmmm, Birthday Butter.

 
Okay so as some of my die-hard fans might know, today is my birthday. Mhm, as of one hour and nineteen minutes and thirty-four seconds ago I am legally allowed to watch MA movies unsupervised. Unfortunately, it seems like I'm a pretty unloved individual since I seem to have been forgotten by most of my friends :\. Bread forgot and needed prompting at 1am (he's sleeping over) but Brooke was so kind as to say it at 12am on the dot (she's making me tell fibs). Hopefully facebook will bring some welcome attention to the glorious day that is acknowledges my birth.

This just in - Facebook is being a bitch and is refusing to tell everyone that it's my birthday :(

And problem solved. Hopefully now, I will be flooded with "happy birthdays" :) (My favourite thing about birthdays)

Now for some hot hot birthday beats.

Favourite acoustic song to grace my Itunes at the present moment (besides "On The Brightside" by NeverShoutNever!)
Saosin - Seven Years
And speaking of NeverShoutNever!, here's their/his cover of it.
NeverShoutNever! - Seven Years

I'll never understand how Bread isn't a huge fan of Say Anything's startlingly condemning insightful lyrics. Shame on him.
Say Anything - Woe

I think the thing I miss the most about BMXing is constantly listening to The Cure. Cruising around became a whole new, trance-like experience, something that could almost be likened to a drug.
The Cure - Friday I'm In Love


Bytheway, my lovely mother is making me an awesome birthday dinner... tonight?.. which will be awesome. Not to mention the promised Tiramisu with my name spelt out in cocoa powder :) Oh and she made me a delicious banana cake just before. I was eating it when the clock struck "midnight".

Ciao.

Butters - Spreading that B'day Butter since '94.

You Callous Bastards

What you see above just happens to be the product of a semester's worth of work in Materials Technology. The four black blobs? Is what you get for leaving something on your desk in a locked and supposedly vacant classroom over lunchtime. The person who did it better not own up because I *will* show him what a lighter can really do.

On another note, sorry for the lack of posts. I've been pretty wound up recently due to the stress of exams and a lack of sleep. Sure, I don't study for exams but I still feel a little bit anxious about them and that results in staring at work I *could* revise over but don't necessarily need to. Luckily school is over so that means I can sleep in until 5pm everyday (like I did today). Actually no, I got a job at the culinary services of McDonalds  and could be required to start work at 7 in the morning which would be horrid but good in a way. It would mean I could actually do something that day but the prospect of having to wake up at say 5am is nonetheless daunting considering I struggled getting up at 7:30 for school. However, the money is much needed after looking at my revised Xmas expenses.

I may not believe in Christmas, or religion for that matter, but this is still a time of present giving for me (to myself). It's the time of the year where I buy everything I might need for the upcoming year. '10 is looking to be a big year for Butters with a range of new hobbies coming into play such as DJing and Photography. I can't forget the old ones though such as Lacrosse and Programming and Music (Djing doesn't count), which are going to take even more dedication if order for me to reach the goals I've set. The only thing I can't buy is someone to push me along and make sure I stay focused as that's one of my biggest challenges. Hopefully the new year will bring along this special person.


Words can't describe how shattered I am to be missing Soundwave '10; it will be an incredible year for Pop-Punk. All Time Low, Four Year Strong, Set Your Goals not to mention all my other favourites such as Escape The Fate, A Day To Remember, Taking Back Sunday, Emarosa, Dance Gavin Dance, A Wilhelm Scream, Enter Shikari... the list goes on! I am *that* close to forking over some serious cash on Ebay just to grab a ticket. Speaking of Four Year Strong, here are two killer tracks of theirs. If only I hadn't forked out that cash to for a Green Day ticket that I'll never see.
Four Year Strong - Beatdown In The Key of Happy
Four Year Strong - Ironic


And a few more to keep you entertained.
Brand New - Jesus Christ (No this is not a Christian band)
Dropping Daylight - Apologies
Just Surrender - Body Language and Bad Habits (I've got a feeling that I've posted this before but just to be on the safe side, here it is)

Shoutouts to Bronte. Happy now?
Gosh,

Butters.

"You've just checkmated my teenage cynacism"

 "Excellent, i'm a bigger hit with the kids than Will Smith and his nice clean rap."
                                                                                               - Stewie Griffin

Butters.

They Call This A Facebook Cloud

Yeah short post but I just *had* to share this one with you. Truly beautiful.
Daphne Loves Derby - To Struggle With Light Colours

And this one is just cool. I'll throw up another Danger track just to show you his outfit.
Danger - 11h30


Butters.

Friday 13

Friday 13th brought some very bad news indeed. Turns out Bread's father took a job over in Perth and as a result this could very well be the end of the road for the dynamic duo (Bread and I). We'll keep on fighting this separation, doing our best to remain in close-contact but we all know that in life there are no guarantees. No, I'm not giving up on us, just merely acknowledging a possibly unfavorable outcome. Regardless, our time spent was well spent and we're just unlucky that things played out the way they did. However, we do have plans to start a collab channel on Youtube with Nick rockin' his guitar and me on the piano/synth while sharing the vocals around which should keep us connected. We'll keep you posted.

Perhaps A little music can brighten up the gloomy air surrounding this post.


A little something by my favourite powerpop band - the title says it all.
Forver The Sickest Kids - Catastrophe

It's catchy but not so relevant. However, it might not be your cup of tea with verses that can only be described as sounding like a white version of The Black Eyed Peas. However, catchy dance inspired choruses stand are prevalent.
Chronic Future - Sometimes

Thy promised remix by The Twelves
M.I.A. - Boyz (The Twelves Remix)


And last but not least, a quite relevant song (minus the sexual undertones) by one of my favourite post-hardcore bands, Framing Hanley.
Framing Hanley - Home

Butters.