BSG... Again

Woooow. I didn't see half of that coming. I expected Cara to be one of the final five, and I toyed with the idea Tigh was, but... Both of them AND Tyroll Sam, and Tori?! JEEZ. ALL from the Galactica?! Who saw THAT coming?! Too bad, though, I really like the Chief's character. I hope there all pro-human, not pro-cylon. That'd suck. I wonder if they have super powers or something. Oh, and I liked the way the court ruling ended up. The rant by Apollo was a bit long-winded, but it concluded well.

I'd write more, but y'know... I'm still sitting here a bit dazed. It sucks we'll have to wait until 2008 for it to resume. Oh, and the music? Awesome, as always.
-Cril

There must be some kind of way out of here
Said the joker to the thief
Theres too much confusion
I cant get no relief
Businessman they drink my wine
Plow men dig my earth
None will level on the line
Nobody of it is worth
Hey hey

Bear McCreary - All Along the Watchtower

Gotta put down the duckie...

I have to say - If there's one thing I miss from high school, it was, without a doubt, being able to play in a real live band. Okay, so most of the people in said band were idiots and might not really know how to play their instrument in the first place, but... It was fun. I can't think of anything that quite compares to playing as part of a variety of different instruments and arrangements. Ah, what a feeling. Especially playing Birdland, Liberty Bell March, and In the Mood. Oh man. There were plenty others, but what I'd give to go back and do those three again.

Mind you, today was the first time since last summer that I took my sax out to play. The case was dusty, and the sax itself isn't too pretty either. I'd love to get it repaired/restored, but I have no idea how much that'd cost. Gah, I miss playing being in a band. I really do.

Until then, I'll just sit here and dig up my big band music in iTunes...
-Cril

First I held him lightly and we started to dance
Then I held him tightly what a dreamy romance
And I said "Hey, baby, it's a quarter to three
It's a mess of moonlight, won't-cha share it with me"
"Well" he answered "Baby, don't-cha know that it's rude
To keep my two lips waitin' when they're in the mood"

The Andrews Sisters - In the Mood

Music

Recently I've been pondering my taste in music.

Mainly with the new Linkin Park album coming up. LP barely gets any playtime on the iPod. I mean, back in school I listened to it all. The. Time. Currently, an LP song is about #20 on my most listened to list of tracks, with 45 plays. But I remember (since that fateful day when I accidentally nuked all my iTunes stats...) when 90% of my top 20 were LP songs. I made a dedicated Linkin Park playlist, so I wouldn't have to browse all the way to the artist or album to listen to it. I used to inhale their stuff.

And now I don't. I still like their music. I love the dynamic of hard and delicate elements. But I just don't actively seek out their music anymore. Why is that? Has my taste in music really changed that much over the past year? Well, I guess I've just had... Impulsive tendencies with my music. I remember being hooked on Rob Dougan, Moby, Evanescence, and (most noteably) Linkin Park. Now it's a lot more... Alternative/punk. Lots of the Barenaked Ladies, some Alanis Morisette, The Fray... I wonder if/when I develop a solid taste in music, and what it'll be. I'm sure what bands I've mentioned thus far will always have a time and a place that they'll be listened to and enjoyed by me. The question is, what will I crave?

But what was really nagging me was whether or not to get the new LP album. They mention in newsletters how they've changed. Does that mean I might not like their new sound? What if their new style is better, but I don't enjoying because, well... I'm not as big a Linkin Park fan as I once was? I've purchased all three Linkin Park albums to date, and each one has gotten its value in playtime.

Maybe it's just as I go through the music on my iPod, I keep finding music that I go "Blech, what's that doing on there?" And then I realise, I used to like it. Really, really like it. It seems I'm constantly clearing off old music to make room for my new, latest craving. And the problem is, I think I'm not finding any of that fast enough. What does that mean? Will I end up with a next to empty MP3 player? Is that my destiny? I guess time will tell.

But as for the present, my top song (with 79 play counts) is Falling for the First Time By the Barenaked Ladies. I'm such a fan of them. But, like Linkin Park, how long will that last?
-Cril

My heart, my pain won't cover up
You left me, ah, ah, ah, ah
My heart
My heart won't take this cover up
You left me, ah, ah, ah, ah

And I can't change this
I can never take it back
But now I can't change your mind
(You left me)
And I can't this
I can never take this back
But now I can't change your mind
can't change your mind
(You left me)
Can't change you mind
(You left me)
(You left me)
(You left me)
(You left me)

Go away
Make it go away
Please.

Blue October feat. Imogen Heap - Congratulations

And that's what I'm craving right now. I'm not a huge fan of the lead vocals for Blue October, but this one is pretty good. That, and Imogen Heap. She's one of those distinct vocalists that you like to be a fan of. You may not like most of the songs she does, but there's something about her voice and style that you just want more of...

Dason-isms

Okay, my cousin is a bit of a brat. He's annoying. He's whiney. He's stubborn. Etc, etc.

But he is a cool kid. He's funny and pretty smart, and I love the lil' guy when he isn't throwing a tantrum. And best of all, he comes up with some great little phrases. And here are my top and favourite five:

1) No, no, Dason not!
2) Don't do that to me!
3) I said no, I said no!
4) 3, 2, 1, FIRE-LAUNCH!
5) Darth Vader a good guy!


He'd be so awesome if he wouldn't rip up the nice book I got him for his birthday or spill juice on the keyboard and not tell anyone. Oh well, it makes me wonder what kind of terror-child I was...
-Cril

I hear babies crying, I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll never know

Michael Bublé - Wonderful World

All your business are belong to us.

I never knew I could be sick of food. As in, I have no desire to eat. Anything. No baking. No pasta. No perogies. Not any of my comfort foods. Nothing appeals to me right now. I've had restaurant food fouror five times over the past week, and have had doughnuts just as often. Blech. It was good food, but it's turned off my desire to eat anything.

But the whole business move is taken care of. I'm surprised we managed to fit it all in our office, but I was surprised. It came together well. I'm really tired though. Truely exhausted. Other people worked longer and harder than I did. I guess that means I'm not nearly as invinvible as everyone else at the office. Bleh. I'll probably call it a night in an hour.

Oh, the weather was actually nice for a change. Almost 15c. Too bad the wind had to come and keep things cool. But I went for a walk anyways, and it was nice. Listened to some music for an hour. Stood and watched some planes land at Calgary International. Stared at the endless brown foothills, swaying power lines, and occupied lengths of highway. I hate Calgary, I really do. When are things going to become green?
-Cril

Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the stars refuse to shine
Out of the back you fall in time
I somehow find
You and I collide

Howie Day - Collide

Calm before the storm.

Tomorrow, basically, all hell breaks loose. We start merging a company with our operations. It might not be too bad, but the owner of the business being bought out is a complete schmuck. Looks like we'll have to work a bit trough the weekend. From what I'm hearing, this whole thing is going to be ugly.

Then on top of that, there are two huge orders in the works and I need to produce and send out two ads by the end of the month. Things are going to get really ugly.

But alas, I have plenty of faith in my coworkers and bosses. I think we're a pretty good team. We can do it. It'll be rough, it'll be uphill... But we can do it.

Either way, I'm still not looking forward to tomorrow.
-Cril

Slowly rebuilding
I feel it in me
Growing in numbers
Growing in peace

People they come together
People they fall apart
No one can stop us now
'Cause we are all made of stars

Moby - We Are All Made of Stars

ZING-AH!

Okay, so I was working today with two female coworkers. We were talking and I mentioned that when I was really small I would go for a ride with one of my uncles. We said we were going "Kwoozin' for 'tiks" (Translation, "Cruisin' for chicks"). One of my coworkers mentioned something about me looking for the kind of woman that sucks blood, playing off the idea that we went cruising for the insect type of 'tick'. To this I replied, "But I thought all women were blood suckers".

Ohhh, BURN! Stike one up for men everywhere!
-Cril

She had a dream about the king of Sweden
He gave her things that she was needin'
He gave her a home built of gold and steel
A diamond car with platinum wheels

Blues Brothers - Minnie the Moocher

Another week.

I just caught BSG. Good episode.

But as I promised, a more non-TV post. Why am I doing this now? Heroes will be done recording in 15 minutes...

The cutoff for my taxes is creeping up closer and closer. I need to get off my lazy arse and request the relevant forms. Things could get hella ugly if I don't get this done on time. I had trouble with the BC Health Insurance, and I probably don't need trouble with the federal income tax. Forms and numbers and figures scare me, but it's gotta get done.

Oh, I got accepted to UCFV. I suppose that's good news, I guess it means I'll be moving back home for sure. I gotta look at what programs they offer in General Studies. I'll probably take three courses - I don't want to get too busy and I haven't been to school in a while. Ugh, the whole thing makes me nervous. But at least I'll be able to redeem those bursaries.

I've been enjoying BF2142 recently. I'm thinking of picking up Northern Strike. Hopefully it's between $10-$20, they don't have a whole lot of new content for it. Flight Sim X has lost some of it's appeal. It's not... Action-y enough. Chris need big explosions! Ug! I've decided against Supreme Commander for the time being. I guess I've lost my taste for the RTS genre. Company of Heroes was awesome and I was in the SC beta, but they don't appeal to me. Heck, I'm not even gunna bother with the C&C3 demo. But that's in part to the fear of what EA has done to the beloved series.

Anyhoo, over the next few days I want to try and draw more and get a significant amount of work done on the comic site. Oh, and the anniversary invitation.

...

Is school really that good of an idea? I seem to be the master of procrastination as of late. *Sigh*

And for a closing thought, I would just like to say that some people are complete scum. Like the people you thought you knew and trusted that turn out to be nothing like you expected. And it only makes you feel worse when you can't let go of them even when their presence feels like an oppresive weight.
-Cril

Where are we?
What the hell is going on?
The dust has only just begun to fall
Crop circles in the carpet
Sinking, feeling

Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek

"I believed in the tooth fairy."

Okay, so it is the same title as Frank's last post, but... DAMN. That was one hella tight episode. Heroes blew. Me. Away. Simple. What a killer episode! And to think - Not only has all this happened before the end of the first season, but they didn't even touch on half of their characters! That was amazing! It blew the very foundation of my soul! Well, that might be a wee-bit over the top but you get the idea. At this point, knowing the writers have about five season's worth of story planned out, you stop being really concerned about the current mysteries. And start thinking about just where the show could go. Think about it - If they keep it up at this rate, the whole storyline is going to go a LONG way. I can' even imagine where it could end up! I'm LOVING all of it!

Too bad Lost is in an opposite position. Granted, the past two or three episodes have been quite good. Not the quality of the first season, but good enough to start bringing the show out of the hole. Some good developments so far, but nothing incredible. I'm still waiting for them to answer some current questions. But for Heroes, though, I'm not that concerned with them answering current mysteries. Because they've revealed so much so quickly, I know the answers are coming. Now I'm wondering about what questions are going to arise in the future. What's going to happen for the season finale? The possibilities are ENDLESS!

Battlestar wasn't too bad. It was another filler episode, but it was Grade A filler nonetheless. It seems like they're doing some great character development, but the plot hasn't gone anywhere. I'm guessing Baltar's Trial will be good though. I dunno, I just get the gist they're taking the rest of the season "off" as far as finding Earth or fighting Cylons is involved.

I'll get another post done up soon. One with a lot less TV-oriented material.
-Cril

PS- WHY IS THERE NO NEW OFFICE THIS WEEK?! :(

I'm looking for attention
Not another question
Should you stay or should you go?
Well, if you don't have the answer
Why you still standin' here?
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Just walk away

Kelly Clarkson - Walk Away