Sloppy Joes

It was a long day. I figured i needed to cap the day off at Sloppy Joes. The have one hell of a screwball nosedive. As i sat in my usual stool a little pretty lady caught the corner of my eye. She was gorgeous. Her flowing golden her like a sea of gold. There was one problem. She was surrounded by tons and tons of large men far past my size. I decided to play the game anyway and pursue this sweet lady. One man was not so pleased with my efforts and with a pint of jack on his breath and coursing through his veins he decided to swing at me. I instanly dodged his fist took a nearby bottle and bashed it over his head. The Glass shattered like my chances with this sweet lady as I just may have lost all my chances by cracking her boyfriends skull wide open. She turned to me and smiled. My chances just got a whole much better.

Constant Static...

The highway leads away from this desolate town winding up and down many mysterious paths through the countless redwood trees. The pavement beneath these four tires can only symbolize one thing in my mind. Life. Life, like this pavement, throws ,many obstacles in the way that can alter the outcome and your surroundings as well as you know it. There is constant struggle and change of pace in life almost giving it a static feel. I live my life through constant static but i wouldn't have it any other way. Sure you lose your way sometimes along the pathway but it is like making a wrong turn in your motor vehicle that guides you through this pathway called life. No matter where you turn to you can always get back on track. I have seen many people pass through my strip of asphalt but currently I am at the highest point in my life and i wouldn't have it any other way. Some people cant deal with the path they follow or lead. Those people just cant relate to the constant static they live. I live my life the way I want...

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The History of the Electric Guitar

Throughout the history of music there have been many iconic instruments as the times have changed. The Harpischord, Piano, Viloin, But nothing more iconic than the Electric Guitar. The electric guitar worked its way into music in the early thirties through Jazz. The Electric guitar was used to replace its counterpart, the bulky acoustic guitar, and offer much more versatility. The instrument did not find itself growing in popularity until the late nineteen sixties in the heyday of rock and roll (Millard 2) through bands such as The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who. As time progressed music changed. As did the role of the electric guitar. In todays music rock and roll has sort have taken a second seat to pop music ruled mostly by electronic keyboards called synthesizers and computer looped drums. As rock and roll took an underground flow so did the electric guitar. Many modifications have been made to change the sound or itch by running it through various pedals or amplifiers. Other than the sound changes the purpose of the guitar has not changed over the years.

REF

Millard, Andre

2004. The Electric Guitar. New York: JHU Press

Lost and Insecure....You Found Me

Last night I was awoken by my TV blaring in my earslike a jet engine hovering above. I remembered going to bed with the TV turned off so i could shuffle through my thoughts and fall sound asleep like a baby. But no. It was around 3 am and my TV just blasted some VH1 at me. VH1 is usually the station of choice when im relaxing in bedroom reading or writing. Unlike MTV they actually broadcast good music (see John Mayer and The Fray).

Anyways just stumbling around looking for the remote which was hidden under the darkness of my bedroom i caught a listen of the song pacing through the airwaves of my slumber. The song was "You Found Me" by The Fray. I myself am quite a closet "The Fray" fan. Their melodies are intense and vocal harmonies are quite complimentary by the piano. Anyway as i was catching a listen a line flashed through my mind from this song.

"I Found God, On The Corner of 1st and Amistad. I Said "Where Have You Been."

I proceded to turn my set off and fall back into my dreams but as I awoke this morning I thought of this line over and over. Where is god? Where has he been?

I myself am not a stickler for religous deabtes and conversation because I just feel growing up I shouldn't even give my opinion on christ or religon because im not a normal church goer. Ive gone years without going but that is my own fault. I do blame myself. I can't take it back but if I could i would probably choose to attend church more often.

Still like many other people in our sad state of our country I also find myself asking "God, Where have you been?" Where were you when we lost our loved ones? Where were you when the towers fell and the Levees broke? People cant start resorting to asking were God is through our lives. I guess im just opening my thoughts too much and overthinking stuff. But this is my blog. But seriously.

God, Where have you been?

-Nick

Tampa Sunsets...Oh How i Wish

Its 9:05am. Im sitting in this uncomfortable computer chair in this 20 degree weather. Can someone please tell me why i am in complete unenjoyment of the current life I am in the lead of?

Im not going to just whine and complain about everything like a six year old Its just as life takes it's just as life takes it's turns it makes me wonder.

2 Months ago I told myself i was going to take a personal week and fly down to Tampa to be with my grandparents. Most people flee at the sight of their elders but not I, for i have grown to become so close to them for all of my life. While I was there in the nice warm sea breeze air I had come to the sudden realization of what i wanted to pursue. As the current weeks pass I keep asking to myself why cant I just go far away. One of my biggest regrets so far was probably not going away for schooling.

Since my visit in all levels of respect to my friends and family here I have wanted to go back and attend school there. Who knows what the future may bring...

I hope its in my cards...

-Nick

Sleep And The Effects (For ENG)

Intro:

Everyday people become more and more concerned with their health and well being. One of the most important factors of health and the human body is sleep. Without sleep you are not the same person you would be as a healthy normal person. Without at least 5 hours of sleep I myself feel unhappy and just all around uncomfortable. Without proper sleep the way your body functions can change and become irregular. You have more of a chance to get a sickness or illness when you do not sleep than when you are sleeping regularly and on time. Many people think that they can get much more work done or experience life more if they are up late or out late doing things rather than sleeping. I completely disagree because of the fact that sure you will be happy that you are out late and getting more done but in the long run you will not benefit because you can get sick or you will not be in tip top shape all because of your loss of sleep. All in all sleeping is probably one of the most important things to the human body. Without it the human body can cease to function the way that it needs too.

Sleep:

As days pass in america the more and more people become obsessed with their work and how they can fit much into a schedule. Many items are being developed¹ to stop the everyday person from getting to bed on time or get them to sleep. The human body needs its sleep to function.² One item people look to to help them when they are drowsy is caffeine. The effects of caffeine on the human body can be both harsh and good³. Caffeine can aid the body in waking it up if you are feeling drowsy or fatigued but what must be kept in mind is that caffeine is a drug and can become addicting. The over consumption of caffeine can also cause weight gain in the long run. Another problem with not getting enough sleep is the abilty to contract viruses and illness much more quicker and easier than a healthy person.⁴ It would be safe to say that the more sleep you get the healthier person you will be. Sleep should not only be considered with adults but it is most important to young adults specificly college students⁵. I myself can completely agree with that because me being a college student and without sleep i tend to not finish assignments not be able to make class on time or not study well for tests. What can be said about sleep is that it is more important to the human body than most people know. Getting your hours is more important than being out late or just not sleeping.

Ref.

1)Energy drinks such as Red Bull, AMP and, Monster can keep you awake and also contain harmful chemicals for your body and heart.

2)Without sleep the human body becomes weaker and begins to breakdown.

3)Caffeine can awaken you in times of fatigue but it can also aid to weight gain and sickness.

4)Without sleep you can contract viruses and become more susceptible to the common cold and other illnesses.

5)Without sleep the human mind can not function, remembering things becomes tougher and tougher.