Aug 21, 2007

So I've had time to let the dust settle from the big break up and I must say that I have definitely made a good decision. The more I think about it, April and I just weren't meant for a long term relationship. April is an awesome girl...but for someone else, not me. And for the most part we have done a good job at being civil around each other and I think we can even be friends.

I really feel like I have a new lease on life. I have such an incredible support system with all my friends and parents. I've even had a quasi-date with an old school friend I used to have a big crush on so life has definitely been good. But the one thing I have definitely realized is that I would rather be 45 years old and single doing what I want to do than being someone because I feel I have to. I think I got in the comfort zone where I knew it wasn't really working but I still had that hope that it might change some day. But the fact is, if something isn't working, it is just not working. Having a three or so weeks to step back and think about things, it really makes me realize how upset and down I became. When your home life is miserable it really affects your outlook on the rest of your life. While Quill is definitely not my dream job, I have noticed that my attitude at work has increased exponentially. And now I have this extra hop in my step that has been lacking for a few months. The JJ we all know and love is definitely back. :)

I am not sure what to think about Facebook. There are lots of positive things about it, but it seems like everyone has jumped ship from Myspace onto Facebook, which is very sad because I am a huge fan of the concept of Myspace. I have discovered tons of great bands through Myspace. Instead of getting friend requests from cool bands who found me through my musical tastes, I get virtual food thown at me on Facebook. But that being said, I have regained contact with quite a few other people on Facebook that I probably would not have otherwise.

Musicwise, I highly recommend the new White Stripes album. Jack White is a musical genious pure and simple and I am kicking myself in the ass for not going to their show in Saskatoon. The new Tegan and Sara is also very cool. It is a lot more 80s New Wave-ish than their earlier albums and features some Moog work from Matt Sharp of The Rentals and Weezer fame.

I couldn't go to the Regina Folk Festival for the entire weekend this year because I ahd to work at the Pump, but I was able to go on Sunday to check out Blue Rodeo and Amy Millan. Amy Millan was great, but I was blown away by Blue Rodeo. For some reason I have never seen this band before but I figured I had to see these guys at least once in my life. I was ultra-excited that they played my favourite song of theirs, "Side of the Road." A great night to celebrate the waning days of summer.

Lots has been said of the whole Michael Vick/dog fighting story. I won't add a whole lot to it, but as a dog lover, this guy should be locked away for ten years and gang raped for every day of his sentence. I cannot even fathom being cruel to a dog. When my dog Teddy died, it was like losing a member of the family. Vick is sick bastard who deserves to rot in hell.

After a brief stint DJing at the Drink, I am now back at the Pump. I thought I might enjoy the Drink but I really missed the staff at the Pump. The whole crew at the Pump are almost like a family so it is definitely nice to be back.

WTF???????

A couple days ago my friend Troy sent me a link for this "Chocolate Rain" video that apparently is tearing up the internet. The singer is Tay Zonday who reminds me of a cross between Michael Jackson (circa Jackson 5 era), Tracy Chapman and James Earl Jones. I had the (mis)fortune of watching this video from start to finish. My buddy Kent lasted maybe two minutes. I can only liken watching this video to watching the grisly aftermatch of a 3 car pileup. You shouldn't watch, but for some sick reason you feel compelled to. Anyways, here it is for your viewing...umm...pleasure? I dunno.