Tuesdays are awesome. For many reasons of course, but the most important being....IT'S LOST NIGHT!!! Oh how I truly love that show, never a dull moment. Last week totally boggled my mind with Flocke (Fake Locke aka Smoke Monster) seeing the kid, the whole thing with the cave (and the numbers), and what seems to be some type of role reversal with Locke and Flocke. Craziness!!! As excited as I am to hopefully start getting some answers, I kinda don't want to see the show go. Good TV is so hard to come by these days.
So you're not a Lost fan and you need more reasons to get excited? Well, let me acquiesce your request.
"Punk Goes" is a record of sorts that does punk covers of popular songs of different genres. Let's see, there's 'Punk Goes Pop' (two volumes), 'Punk Goes Crunk' (not so good), 'Punk Goes 80's', 'Punk Goes 90's', etc. Anywho, they're releasing a 'Punk Goes Classic Rock', and I am very intrigued to see how these covers will sound. They have a pretty good lineup of bands but the songs they're covering are so well known and loved that it's gonna be hard to even compete. If you wanna see the tracklist, follow this link ------> http://altpress.com/news/8537.htm.
And now the grand finale of mind blowing news....
I have mentioned before that I'm a huge fan of 30 Seconds to Mars. I'm also a big fan of twitter, seeing as how I use it as my news source for music and such. So I was checking twitter, per my morning ritual, and came across the best news headline EVER! 30STM is touring and coming to Salt Lake the day after my birthday (Taylor wink wink nudge nudge eh, gov'na?)!!! Oh and that's not all, they're also touring with MUTEMATH!!! Talk about a double whammy of awesomeness! MUTEMATH is kinda like Coldplay and Muse fused together. Seriously some of the best music around. And to have them tour with 30STM is a dream come true for me. EEK! Can't wait. And just in case you're not a SLC local, here's a link to their dates. -----> http://altpress.com/news/8539.htm
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
The Lightening Theif Update
It's hard for me not to compare things (especially book series) to Harry Potter. I'll admit that I'm a "Pot-Head" in that respect. So when I first started Percy Jackson, I'll admit that I was skeptical because so much of it just screamed "imitation". And while there were somethings that were vaguely similar to Harrys' story, there were many other aspects of it that were very original.
I won't ruin it for those that haven't read the book and plan on doing so. I will say however, that I love Percy's moxy. Is it okay for a boy to have moxy? Eh, anywho, whatever it is Percy has, I love it. He's such a fun character and I love how he's kinda dysfunctional.
I'm not much of a book critic (unless the subject is Harry Potter) so I'll just leave my recommendation to read Percy Jackson and the Olympians. I for one am anxious to move onto book 2, but I have another book to read until I can start that. Which leads me into the next portion of this post....
Sabriel. I started this book last spring and I still have yet to finish it. I've been putting it off and putting it off saying that it's easier to read stuff on my phone than it is in an actual book. Well if Percy Jackson taught me anything, it's that I MISS reading actual books. I'm making it one of my goals to read one book a month, be it fictional or church related. Which, thinking about it I should make that two books, one fictional AND one church related. But....baby steps Rikki. So, Sabriel it is for now. The concept for this book is so intriguing I don't know how I was able to put it down.
OH! And for those of you who like crafty stuff, look what I made!
Ain't it cute? My friend Gabi just had a baby boy this morning and this is my contribution to his 'welcome to earth'.
So...yeah. I don't know what else to say except for "Remember who you are and what you stand for". ^_^
I won't ruin it for those that haven't read the book and plan on doing so. I will say however, that I love Percy's moxy. Is it okay for a boy to have moxy? Eh, anywho, whatever it is Percy has, I love it. He's such a fun character and I love how he's kinda dysfunctional.
I'm not much of a book critic (unless the subject is Harry Potter) so I'll just leave my recommendation to read Percy Jackson and the Olympians. I for one am anxious to move onto book 2, but I have another book to read until I can start that. Which leads me into the next portion of this post....
Sabriel. I started this book last spring and I still have yet to finish it. I've been putting it off and putting it off saying that it's easier to read stuff on my phone than it is in an actual book. Well if Percy Jackson taught me anything, it's that I MISS reading actual books. I'm making it one of my goals to read one book a month, be it fictional or church related. Which, thinking about it I should make that two books, one fictional AND one church related. But....baby steps Rikki. So, Sabriel it is for now. The concept for this book is so intriguing I don't know how I was able to put it down.
OH! And for those of you who like crafty stuff, look what I made!
Ain't it cute? My friend Gabi just had a baby boy this morning and this is my contribution to his 'welcome to earth'.
So...yeah. I don't know what else to say except for "Remember who you are and what you stand for". ^_^
Friday, February 19, 2010
The Lightening Theif Update and some other ramblings
Ok, so I took some time out of my Hermione/Draco fanfiction reading (and no it's nothing smutty so get your minds out of the gutter) to read Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Now mind you I've been moving and working for six days a week for the past two weeks and am only on chapter twelve but holy hannah I LOVE THIS BOOK! The adventure that this kid gets to go on is just wicked. Anywho, I just wanted to let ya'll know that I'm having fun with it.
As for the new apartment, it's small but I love it! On Tuesday morning, after our first night sleeping there, I just got this feeling like "this is where we should be". So often with newlywed couples they feel like they have to buy this huge house and fill it with all the "cool" stuff that comes with being established as a family. As our most previous bishop pointed out to us, "we don't have to have the lives our parents have right now." Taylors' parents, when they first got married, had a little apartment that cost them $200 a month, a beat up car, and lived off of mac&cheese and ramen for a really long time. Heck, they only had meat maybe once a week, they didn't indulge in very many luxuries. Now they have a GORGEOUS 5 bedroom home, decorated beautifully and are able to provide for their family without many worries about "how are we going to do this?" For the first year of my marriage I deluded myself into thinking that I deserved the same lifestyle as Taylors parents. Again I admit that I deluded myself. I didn't work as hard as they did for what they have NOR do I have the same obligations or responsibilities as they do at the present time. They needed a house that size for their family. Right now, it's just Taylor and I, one bedroom and 500 square feet is plenty of room for us. Not saying that it's wrong to want these things or you're a bad person if you have them, I'm merely just saying that sometimes for ME it was easy to forget what my priorities were. Not only that, we're commanded to live within our means, to provided only what is NEEDED for our families to sustain a COMFORTABLE and healthy life. I used the word comfortable because it can easily get confused as luxurious or convenient. It's just that I know so many newlywed people buy ridiculously high priced vehicles (that would never be useful for a family) and homes that are larger than deemed necessary for just two people. And it sounds like I'm judging. Sorry. I'm mostly writing this to say "Don't get caught up in the hype of all of this. Live modestly now, so that you can enjoy the true 'luxuries' of life later." I want to do SO much with my family when I have one, but if I run myself into debt now, there's no way that that'll happen. I hope that makes sense.
If there's anyone that I offended with this, I'm truly sorry, it wasn't my intention. If you're able to provide providently for your family and afford it, then by all means, that's awesome. My concern is mostly for others that can't afford it yet still try to obtain that lifestyle (like I did).
So yeah...I think I've said enough. I hope to post a video of our new apartment by the end of next week. I love it so much!
Well, until next time.
As for the new apartment, it's small but I love it! On Tuesday morning, after our first night sleeping there, I just got this feeling like "this is where we should be". So often with newlywed couples they feel like they have to buy this huge house and fill it with all the "cool" stuff that comes with being established as a family. As our most previous bishop pointed out to us, "we don't have to have the lives our parents have right now." Taylors' parents, when they first got married, had a little apartment that cost them $200 a month, a beat up car, and lived off of mac&cheese and ramen for a really long time. Heck, they only had meat maybe once a week, they didn't indulge in very many luxuries. Now they have a GORGEOUS 5 bedroom home, decorated beautifully and are able to provide for their family without many worries about "how are we going to do this?" For the first year of my marriage I deluded myself into thinking that I deserved the same lifestyle as Taylors parents. Again I admit that I deluded myself. I didn't work as hard as they did for what they have NOR do I have the same obligations or responsibilities as they do at the present time. They needed a house that size for their family. Right now, it's just Taylor and I, one bedroom and 500 square feet is plenty of room for us. Not saying that it's wrong to want these things or you're a bad person if you have them, I'm merely just saying that sometimes for ME it was easy to forget what my priorities were. Not only that, we're commanded to live within our means, to provided only what is NEEDED for our families to sustain a COMFORTABLE and healthy life. I used the word comfortable because it can easily get confused as luxurious or convenient. It's just that I know so many newlywed people buy ridiculously high priced vehicles (that would never be useful for a family) and homes that are larger than deemed necessary for just two people. And it sounds like I'm judging. Sorry. I'm mostly writing this to say "Don't get caught up in the hype of all of this. Live modestly now, so that you can enjoy the true 'luxuries' of life later." I want to do SO much with my family when I have one, but if I run myself into debt now, there's no way that that'll happen. I hope that makes sense.
If there's anyone that I offended with this, I'm truly sorry, it wasn't my intention. If you're able to provide providently for your family and afford it, then by all means, that's awesome. My concern is mostly for others that can't afford it yet still try to obtain that lifestyle (like I did).
So yeah...I think I've said enough. I hope to post a video of our new apartment by the end of next week. I love it so much!
Well, until next time.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Current Obsessions
It's no surprise to those that really know me that I'm a HUGE fan of Jared Leto and have been since the pilot episode of My So-Called Life (still my favorite TV show of all time). Anywho, onto my point. When I got a hold of 30 Seconds To Mars' (3STM) second album 'A Beautiful Lie', I went into a frenzy. Easily one of my top 10 favourite albums ever. My incredible mom then proceeded to get me tickets to their concert and I got to touch Jared Leto. I know it seems silly to most, but it was one of the happiest moments in my concert going career (the top moment being when Cove Reber of Saosin stopped singing, knelt in front of me and just stared at me, same concert). So needless to say, my love for 3STM runs deep. It has been fortified with their latest release 'This Is War'. This album has been a long time coming and well worth the wait. The thing that I love most about it is that it's very different from 'A Beautiful Lie' but still very true to their sound. It also has a message of 'stand and fight', at least that's what I get from it. It's empowering chant 'this is our call to arms, gather soldiers' instills a desire to fight for what I believe and am passionate about. Taylor thinks that it has a real 'U2' feel to it, which means he doesn't like it (we're not fans of U2 at all), but despite that I still love it. 'Hurricane' is definitely a stray away from their usual sound, adding a bit of a hip-hop element featuring Kanye West, and yet it's one of my favourite songs on the album. Anyways, now I'm rambling. Point is, 'This Is War' is a great album. If you're not super glued to the sound of 'A Beautiful Lie' and are open to a new style and feel, check it out. I love it when bands branch out and try new styles, it means that they're growing as artists, and honestly...who can argue with that?
Next on the agenda is Copeland. A band that I have long since had a love affair with. There is something so comforting in their music. For those of you who enjoy a more mellow sound, no screaming, no harsh guitar or anything...Copeland is your band. Think Coldplay only...softer? I dunno I don't know really how to explain it. I was first introduced to them during a talent show a girl in my ward sang an acoustic version of 'California'. Blew my mind. So imagine my devastation when I heard that the band was parting ways. They are having one last huzzah by doing a farewell tour and as an early birthday present Taylor has promised to take me. I really love their music. There is not one song that I dislike on ANY of their several albums. Truly good stuff. (Chandale...I'm still reminded of The Alamo) But if I were to choose my all time favourite Copeland album, it'd be 'Beneath The Medicine Tree', that album is epic for me. So yeah, check them out. Like I said, if you want something soothing, mellow, and melodic...pick up some Copleland. Would I ever steer you wrong? (Don't answer that)
Moving on...I'm currently reading Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightening Theif. Not very far into the book but so far so good. I picked it up as a recommendation from my brilliant sister (in-law) Sierra after seeing the trailer for the film adaptation months ago. I'll let you know what I think of it later, but for now let's just say that it's fitting for my sense of humor. It feels good to pick up a book again. I love reading, I really do, but lately it just seems like everything coming out now is about vampires which I'm ususally all for, but this Twilight explosion has been a killjoy.
So yeah, I'm done ranting for now. Hopefully you like my recommendations.
Next on the agenda is Copeland. A band that I have long since had a love affair with. There is something so comforting in their music. For those of you who enjoy a more mellow sound, no screaming, no harsh guitar or anything...Copeland is your band. Think Coldplay only...softer? I dunno I don't know really how to explain it. I was first introduced to them during a talent show a girl in my ward sang an acoustic version of 'California'. Blew my mind. So imagine my devastation when I heard that the band was parting ways. They are having one last huzzah by doing a farewell tour and as an early birthday present Taylor has promised to take me. I really love their music. There is not one song that I dislike on ANY of their several albums. Truly good stuff. (Chandale...I'm still reminded of The Alamo) But if I were to choose my all time favourite Copeland album, it'd be 'Beneath The Medicine Tree', that album is epic for me. So yeah, check them out. Like I said, if you want something soothing, mellow, and melodic...pick up some Copleland. Would I ever steer you wrong? (Don't answer that)
Moving on...I'm currently reading Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightening Theif. Not very far into the book but so far so good. I picked it up as a recommendation from my brilliant sister (in-law) Sierra after seeing the trailer for the film adaptation months ago. I'll let you know what I think of it later, but for now let's just say that it's fitting for my sense of humor. It feels good to pick up a book again. I love reading, I really do, but lately it just seems like everything coming out now is about vampires which I'm ususally all for, but this Twilight explosion has been a killjoy.
So yeah, I'm done ranting for now. Hopefully you like my recommendations.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Concerts (genre: hardcore)
Okay so I just saw that Blessthefall will be playing a show in Vegas on April 14 and Pierce The Veil on May 21. I can't begin to describe my envy (luckily I look good in green). I've been dying to see Blessthefall since Craig Mabbitt (now the lead singer for Vegas band Escape The Fate) left and Beau Bokan took over. Beaus' vocals are AMAZING and I've been itching to see what he can do live. The bands latest album Witness is an amazing follow-up to their debut His Last Walk. Can't believe they're not coming to Utah. Serious let down.
Thankfully I've seen Pierce The Veil and they haven't had any member changes that make it crucial to see them in May. However, they're so awesome live that I hate the thought of missing the show. Vic Fuentes (vocals) is wonderful and is insanely nice. These guys are visually dynamic in their performance but it doesn't distract you from the music, if anything it enhances it. Can't wait for their new album (that will hopefully drop later on this year) and to see them on Warped Tour in August!
So, if you have a chance check out both bands. And if you like what you hear enough to see them live...DO IT! I promise that you will not be disappointed.
Thankfully I've seen Pierce The Veil and they haven't had any member changes that make it crucial to see them in May. However, they're so awesome live that I hate the thought of missing the show. Vic Fuentes (vocals) is wonderful and is insanely nice. These guys are visually dynamic in their performance but it doesn't distract you from the music, if anything it enhances it. Can't wait for their new album (that will hopefully drop later on this year) and to see them on Warped Tour in August!
So, if you have a chance check out both bands. And if you like what you hear enough to see them live...DO IT! I promise that you will not be disappointed.
Needed A Bigger Venue
So lately, I've been putting these really detailed status' on facebook. Mostly just about new music and albums that I'm loving at the moment. But that got me thinking...I'm very opinionated. Surprised? I was (kinda). But there's only so much room in a status box and I'm not too keen on writing notes on facebook mainly because I can't get it to look the way I want it to in order to achieve the effect I intend. So I decided to start a blog about it, separate from the one I share with Taylor which is about things we do as a family.
Which brings us here. This is (as long as I don't procrasinate) where I will put my opinions and critiques on things that I see, listen to, read and so forth. I try to make everything I write somewhat entertaining so I hope that you find it to be fun. Also, this is not a one-sided deal. I would LOVE to hear what you guys think or any recommendations that you may have. I thrive on discovering new things, so please share.
That all being said, I hope you enjoy this. If anything, I hope it gives you a better idea of who I am and my interests.
*Warning* A majority of the music I listen to is hardcore emo/screamo. However, it's not ALL that I listen to. But I'll make sure to put up the genre of any music that I blog about. :D
Which brings us here. This is (as long as I don't procrasinate) where I will put my opinions and critiques on things that I see, listen to, read and so forth. I try to make everything I write somewhat entertaining so I hope that you find it to be fun. Also, this is not a one-sided deal. I would LOVE to hear what you guys think or any recommendations that you may have. I thrive on discovering new things, so please share.
That all being said, I hope you enjoy this. If anything, I hope it gives you a better idea of who I am and my interests.
*Warning* A majority of the music I listen to is hardcore emo/screamo. However, it's not ALL that I listen to. But I'll make sure to put up the genre of any music that I blog about. :D
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