When I Think About You I Touch Myself

Words can't describe how betrayed I feel right now. The advertisements around Pizza Hut clearly said the 'All Four One' meal was $14.95, but of course, the guy serving me decided to overcharge me, forcing me to foot another cent to bring it up to a grand total of $14.96. What's more is that the fucker short changed me and kept the 5 cents. I don't know what part of Asia he comes from but in the Milky Way we round up from 7.5 cents, not 6.


Two times I've been caught dancing to unfavourably... weird music by teachers. The first time, my friends and I were jiving to none other than Marvin Gaye himself whilst getting changed for sport. It was just our luck that our year level coordinator decided to pop in and say 'wtf?' - I think he's scared now. The second time involved a welding mask, a 'Rape Room', Blondie, a camera and strangely enough an Archaeological Geophysicist. Thank Physics that I don't have any affiliation with the Head of IT at my school.. Yeah, don't ask.


On the upside, I had pizza, launched a CeePee syndicate (yes, we all know P2P's the main medium of communication between kiddie fiddlers), sculled Pepsi, learned about the difference colour makes in photos and also a little on Infrared Photography with the intent to discern where buildings and other man-made structures once stood.





I've been absolutely drained the past few weeks (procrastination's a bitch.). These school holidays have been well anticipated (but not well earned) but I'm yet to have indulged myself in the beauty of it all. Sleep still escapes me - but only because staring at my wall while I feel my viscera coming to a halt. Having said that, you can imagine how thrilled I must have been to have to go to a wedding last night - especially one where there was no one even close to my age. Well, I lied as you'd come to conclude if you'd read my previous post. So much boredom, 95% of which could have been quite easily avoided if I had just vibrated my vocal chords in such a manner so that coherent speech was produced...


It's strange how music sometimes just loses its appeal to you over time. What's really strange is when you lose interest in *all* your music. Well, in my case, it's all but ~four bands, one of which is none other than The Mission In Motion. Both tracks are the first on their albums,  'The Window' and 'A Curse A Calling' respectively.
The Mission In Motion - The Window
The Mission In Motion - The News



Also, here's a clip from Melbourne band Closure In Moscow.



Butters.

PS No offence was intended to anyone of Oriental origins - I am (half) Asian too and therefore feel your pain to *shakes head in disgust*

Yes, I Took It With My iPhone.

Sometimes I really despise my introverted and slightly shy/timid nature. I was at a wedding for over five hours with no one my age to talk to. Well, as things turn out, there were actually two Year 10 kids there, one of which I met at only the *very* end. I was under the impression they considerably older! Oh, the disappointment - I could've been mingling, sharing jokes and pleasantries and making general conversation instead of just rearranging the décor.

Prior to the wedding, I ran my school's 14km end-of-term fun run in one hour. As you'd expect, I'm sore and exhausted; - my muscles ache and my feet are covered in juicy blisters (okay, there's just two). Not pretty.

Definitely a highlight of Pushover, here's another Wherewolves song.
Wherewolves - Out To Kill

Butters.

Goodnight, Gorgeous

After coming out of 'Green Zone' on Sunday, we were spontaneously approached by some random dude who invited us to a special advance screening of what I believe is a film adaption of the 'Tomorrow' series by John Marsden. Apparently, the movie involves a group of teenagers waging guerilla warfare against an unidentified foreign miltary force that has invaded Australia. The idea sounds awesome (not unlike what I used to think of as my dream movie concept), however, I'm just a little worried about the acting. But who knows, it might be the best movie I'll ever see. Well, second best - Ironman ftw.

On another note, the school holidays are fast approaching. There are only three days left. However, something tells me they're going to be a long and tedious three days. Speaking of long and tedious, I totally sat through 55 minutes of Math just staring out the window while making odd noises not unlike that of a baby that Brooke and I came across on the train the other day.

Caught these guys at Soundwave just after my nose had stopped bleeding (sustained a nice elbow into the face). Unfortunately at the time I didn't really know any of their songs so it wasn't all that great for me. Not to mention I was by myself so yeah. However, I was pretty impressed with how they had filled their allotted shed - there were people queued up outside.
Four Year Strong - Your Song
Four Year Strong - Go Long Dad

Thanks for the great day Brooke and... Brad?
:)

Butters.

Some Kids Take 'Agers', Some Kids Should.

Nothing makes me laugh out loud harder than when I see a friend immediately change his relationship status and display picture on Facebook immediately after asking a girl out.. I'd remind them that they're not actually in a relationship and that they've only managed to convince another person to hang out with them but social etiquette suggests I refrain from breaking such grim news.


It seems my teachers have finally caught on to the fact that I've been turning up late pretty much every day. Currently, I have around 16 lates in the system; if I were in Year 11/12 I'd have failed already!

In other news, the Thursday night dancing classes that I've been doing with girls from Star of The Sea have just finished, meaning, it's Lacrosse time now! The season starts in a few weeks so I've really got to get back into shape. However, my friend stole my headband so therefore I'm unable to exercise...


Just like Set Your Goals, The Wonder Years are bringing back a more realist approach to Pop-Punk. It was love at first sight for me. Hopefully you think so too.
The Wonder Years - When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong


Hailing from my soundtrack of '08 - what a year (for me). The techies/coders out there might appreciate this number a bit more.
Datarock - Computer Camp Love

Crap post, I know - too tired and too busy. But don't worry, the 'Law of Averages' says I'll pump out something good soon.

Also, a really random observation here: my room is really messy due to the fact that I struggle to comprehend the objects within it. Confusing, yes?
Butters.

Hello, I've missed you quite terribly

Break through! I think I’ve finally figured out who I am, what I like and what makes me different.
Here’s a thought.
In that one moment where all your wildest dreams come true, the moment where you realise everything you had ever worked for paid off in the end like everyone told you it would, who do you see by your side?
For me it’s always been about independence and being confident enough to brave the road ahead of me without the help from anyone else. Recently I’ve been wondering if that’s really how I want to spend the rest of my life.
I’m coming to believe that fate is on my side and that everything I’ve done up to this point was leading me to the crossroads I’m just about to face. I was chatting to my art teacher today; she’s one of the coolest people I’ve ever met even though she’s hardly cool at all. I guess you could say this woman is pretty much Brooke in a 30 year olds body. She had the same ambitions, dreams and interests as I have now. I was a little cut to hear that she failed in developing the career she had hoped for which made me think twice about the plan I had for myself, wondering if I should pursue what I love or wether I should look into a more achievable life goal.
I always seem to tell people I don’t know what I want to do with my life and that I have no idea where I’m heading but, the truth is.. I know exactly what I want to do with my life but I figure, I keep my options open and don’t get my hopes up so that if I fail, I won’t be disappointed. Hmmm.

In other news, I have *got* to quit being so goddamn oblivious. My friend kindly pointed out to me how clueless I’ve been recently and she’s right. I tend to over analyse every little detail of things that don't mean anything and run situations over and over in my head but from now on, I’m going to attempt to be more open and aware of things going on around me and try to see the messages I’m supposedly missing out on. Also, I’m in the process of trying out new hair colours/styles. It’s time for a fresh look, perhaps even a new image all together.



spécialement pour Butters. Avec qui j'avais un jour grand dimanche
(il a vraiment besoin d'un peu de sommeil):D


Trust me, your going to want to take a look at this…
http://www.incredibox.fr/


Less than three,
Brooke.

I Wrote A Song Along Similar Lines

Cover your eyes and never look at me again,
Unless you're looking through a mirror, I'll still have to pretend.

http://xkcd.com/555/

Butters,

For Bread And All His Buffnicity.

http://xkcd.com/

Welcome to my Wednesday.

(My door had more flyers but I relocated them a few days before I took the above picture. My plan's to absolutely cover my door :p)

Thanks to the American film industry, my idea of a 'careers' day at school includes lots of stands run by exuberant faces absolutely dying for you to show interest in their chosen career path. However, Brooke's shoddy experience with her careers day is forcing me to think twice; I just can't take any more disappointment.

I often ask myself why I am like I am. This may answer that.


It's catchy, it's poppy, and it's cute. All I can say is 'Thank you' Little Boots for covering it with your brother. Without that video, I'd never have known about it. I too hope to cover it soon, perhaps even for Music (class).
Alphabeat - Boyfriend


Characterised by their clean bright vocals and intense drums that seem to drive their latest album, 'Kingdoms', Broadway are instant winners in my books.
Broadway - We Are Paramount

Anywhoo, I must sleepies soon as I have to get to school on time tomorrow in order to converse with my principal about a late entry into VCE Maths Methods Units 1 & 2.

Butters.

Yes, iPhone :]

Made With Real Fruit

I can play the Super Mario themeeeee.

Also, I wrote this on the 27th and forgot or chose not to publish.

It's been a while since I've last enjoyed the sugary - apparently - fruit flavoured 'Fruit Loops.' However, his otherwise perfect moment is missing something... You guessed right. Brooke is camping. We've been almost inseparable over the past few weeks so the next few days leading up to New Year's should be interesting. Speaking of which, I have no idea what I'm doing that night even though I actually started planning for it moments after we entered the beautiful era of '09 - which is most likely due to people telling me they already had plans at the last minute.

Whether you're interested or not, here are all my plans to date and what happened to them:

• Rock the city with Bread - He's leaving for Perth the day before New Year's.
• Go to Pyramid Rock festival - Since Bread's gone and Brooke and Moodypants will be at Queenscliff we can't go to that.
• Luna Park - Bread/Brooke and I were supposed to hit this up but they're busy.
• Camping with Brooke - Her father isn't all too thrilled about the idea which is fair enough. Besides, I wouldn't want to impose on a family gathering.
• Queenscliff with Moodypants - This is looking to be what's happening but going off past experiences, a lack of communication will most likely be our downfall.

I just really hope this doesn't end up being like my Christmas (if you can call it that).

Speaking of having no one around to simply hang out with, I ended up going to the sales today. My intentions were to buy some Boardies and hopefully bump into some friendly faces. But no, instead I saw a ton of people I'd rather avoid and spent all my money on a new keyboard and MIDI to USB adapter.

On that note, I think I'm going to celebrate Boxing Day instead of Christmas. It has so much potential, especially for family events, not to mention saving money. Think about it, the whole family gets together and raids the city in the wee-hours of the morning. Brother and sister, uncle and nephew, cousin and cousin all bracing the cold outside of a department store in sub-zero temperatures (this would apply

Butters.

PS. My white Macbook may look clean but under close inspection there is actually accumulation of sweat.

HAIKU FTW DESU TRES MUCH

No motivation,
Devoid of will, I am lost.
Pro-cras-ti-na-tion.

Don't ask.

Here I sit, laptop in my... lap, wondering where the shit my day went. I got home before 3 and yet I'm still in the same position I'm always in. Starting at the time, feeling pressed up against a wall, drowning in schoolwork that should have been done while at school. It's not the greatest feeling yet it's something I've made no real effort to relieve my self of. Time: I always say *that's* what I need. However, as I lie here, listening to my mother in her room, pouring tears down the phone while I myself feel just empty, confused, lonely, alienated and unaccomplished as her; I know this not to be the case.


Another group added to the list of 'bands who are personally picking on me by not playing any U18/AA shows in my town/city' is Saosin. They'll be touring down under in April with New Found Glory and Hit The Lights. So, if you're 18+ or have ID then be sure to check them out. The first picture in the post is also of Saosin.
Saosin - Plays Pretty For Baby


Soundwave does something to man, so I'm gonna have to say I disagree with all those who believe Taking Back Sunday's latest album was and is a great disappointment (yeah I know I said I hated it a few months back). However, don't take my word for it as I might just be still in awe after witnessing Adam Lazzara's amazing mic skills - something I wish to possess someday soon. But until then, I'll just continue sacking myself (need I explain in greater detail?).
Taking Back Sunday - My Blue Heaven

 
Ahh-wooo. Formerly known as A Year To Remember, Wherewolves have been making a name for themselves in the Aussie music scene. If I remember correctly, they've supported the likes of The Academy Is..., Anberlin, The Amity Afflction and The Getaway Plan (R.I.P.). Caught them at Pushover and they were pretty cool so... Listen. Enjoy?
Wherewolves - Hey Tiger

Oh also, soon I must explain to all you people how my school is being a bitch to me.
And yes that was my poor attempt at a haiku.

Butters.

A New Loaf (When Five Senses Just Aren't Enough)

 
The past couple months have been a whirlpool of I-don't-know-what. Increasingly, I've been feeling the urge to resurrect The Breakfast Table in order to help myself make sense of the world around me. So henceforth, I am breaking PV free of the somewhat permanent hiatus that has kept it bed-ridden since the start of the decade (aka the 'teenies!').


I'm glad to say my gig-drought is also over with my attendance at Escape the Fate's sideshow, SOUNDWAVE (YES I KNOW!!!) and Pushover (overcast with a chance of lame), not to mention Band-Aid For Haiti which was a charity gig my class and I put on as part of our music curriculum. Apparently we've done the best out of all the classes, drawing a crowd of ~130 people and raising $850+ after expenses. So basically, this year is kicking off in spectacular (musical) fashion.

So, has my taste in music changed during my absence? Well, yes and no. I've stopped listening to house music as I've been too busy recently to keep up with the blog scene. Instead I've mostly been rediscovering the old stuff and completing my collection (some albums like to play hide 'n' seek).

As a little tribute to the great time that I've had at both Soundwave and the Escape The Fate sideshow, I'm going to dedicate the music in this post to two of my most favourite-ist bands.


You just can't get better than this six-piece pop-punk outfit featuring two amazing vocalists who seamlessly bounce off each other before coming together offering amazing harmonies that seem to tie the whole band together. Often hailed as the princes of pop-punk, I present you with Set Your Goals.
Set Your Goals - An Old Book Misread


Having seen Mabbit live and in the flesh, I must to say I was extremely impressed, his performance definitely changing my past opinions of him. However, I'm still Team-Ronnie and therefore miss their old sound.
Escape The Fate - There's No Sympathy For The Dead


Also, I got my first official/legit/legally recognised job at Maccas (no, drug running at Chemist Warehouse doesn't count. [Screw them for trying to lower my pay]). During one fateful lunch break, I noticed a distinctly catchy tune playing in the background. I made great haste towards the TV to see who was creating such musical awesomeness. It was none other than... Wave Machines....!!! Don't worry, I'd never heard of them before either. Oh, weird as video too...
Wave Machines  - I Go I Go I Go


(SYG pic I just had to throw in :p)
You might be asking, "Why the shit now?" Well the answer's pretty simple: 9 assignments due pretty much tomorrow. My perception of my life and the world aroundme have been pretty muddled as of late so let me try and break it down for you over the next couple posts.

Oh and this also makes for good writing practice.
Sorry for stealing picture no. 1.
Also, home-fringe-trims ftw!!!

Cheers,
Butters.