MY GIRL IS A GUITAR HERO!

I just got done talking to my girlfriend Dana and she had some great news. She was one of 20 people chosen from 100 to compete tonight in a Guitar Hero contest. She competed last weekend for the spot and was the only girl chosen. She rocks! I've watched her play and am not surprised that she made it. The funny thing is that none of her other fanatic friends had the nerve to try out. That makes me even more proud of her.

She's very nervous because she doesn't like to perform, but I think this will be a huge step for her. The finals are tonight and I would give anything to be there to cheer her on. Her parents are coming from across the state to watch her. WRKR is putting on the show and they have pics from the prelims, but I didn't see her in any. I'm sure they'll have some from the finals. If she's smart, she'll wear something really hot (because she's really hot) and that might help her to finish in the top 4. To be honest, she'll do well no matter how she looks because she is incredible. But it doesn't hurt to use your resources. Either way, I told her to have a blast. That's all that matters.

ROCK OUT, DANA!!!

O.k. I know this is getting monotonous, but I'm in love with the lyrics to the songs on this album. So bare with me...

TAKE A BOW

Corrupt, you corrupt

& bring corruption to all that you touch

Hold, you'll behold

And beholden for all that you've done

Spell, cast a spell

Cast a spell on the country you run

And risk, you will risk

You will risk all their lives and their souls

And burn, you will burn

You will burn in hell

You will burn in hell for you sins

Oh, our freedom's consuming itself

What we've become

Is contrary to what we want

Take a bow

Death, you bring death

And destruction to all that you touch

Pay, you must pay

You must pay for your crimes against the Earth

Hex, feed the hex

Feed the hex on the country you love

And beg, you will beg

You will beg for their lives and their souls

And burn, you will burn

you will burn in hell

you burn in hell for you sins

Muse

THE TEST

I went out one last time to enjoy the glow of the full moon. As I sat marvelling at the light shining down, I was startled by the bright glare of lights activated by some mysterious movement. I stared at the area, but couldn't see what had triggered them. I was about to shrug off the search when a fawn slowly crept from the darkness. It cautiously made its way across the gravel drive and was almost to the grassy lawn when it's sibling emerged as well. More wary than the first, it stopped and looked in my direction. I froze, hoping not to startle it, but wondering if it could see me. As it followed along, I waited for the mother who had always accompanied them. She never came. Perhaps I was witnessing some deer final exam. I pictured her standing in the darkness watching her two children pass by the potential threat-me. I kept still as the second form dissolved onto the lawn. Although I couldn't quite see the fawn anymore, I could smell the musky odor of it's presence. At one point, I turned on my flashlight and shone it where I thought I saw a form. Two glowing orbs stared at me. I turned off the light quickly. I didn't hear the usual frantic shuffle of hooves caused by timidness. They knew I was there, but now they had the cautious bravery of adults. As I walked back to the house, I smiled. The two fawns I had seen several times hugging their mother's side had grown up.

It's a full moon tonight...
I love nights like this, the moon illuminating every step I take. I almost don't need a flashlight-except to scare away the critters around me. But I can't blame them for being out. It's just so beautiful.
It's on nights like this that I wonder/wish that I were some kind of shape-shifter. Perhaps a werewolf, but maybe something else. I think it would be fascinating to have the power to change your physical being to fit your mood. Not every day, mind you. Just on that one night (and day) when the moon is full. I would want to experience both light and dark in my new shape. And as I said, your mood would control what shape you took. Or better yet, kharma! If you were pushy, demanding, and a regular shit one month, maybe kharma would make you a mouse so you could feel what it's like to be low on the food chain. If you were feeling powerless, kharma could make you a wolf. And if you had a good month, one lived well, kharma would reward you by letting you choose.
I would want to be a bird of some sort-probably an eagle. I have always loved watching birds soar through the air, both controlled by and controlling that wonderful substance that keeps them up. I could fly great distances in a day and see so many things. Or I could sit on a wire and shit on freshly washed cars. But be warned, what you do for this one day could affect your life. Kharma is always watching. If I did that, it would probably turn out to be my own car I was shitting on!
Anyway, it's just a thought...I'm going to go enjoy the moon for awhile.

INVINCIBLE

follow through

make your dreams come true

don't give up the fight

you will be alright

'cause there's no one like you in the universe

don't be afraid

what your mind conceives

you should make a stand

stand up for what you believe

and tonight

we can truly say

together we're invincible

during the struggle

they will pull us down

but please, please

let's use this chance

to turn things around

and tonight

we can truly say

together we're invincible

do it on your own

it makes no difference to me

what you leave behind

what you choose to be

and whatever they say

your souls unbreakable

during the struggle

they will pull us down

but please, please

let's use this chance

to turn things around

and tonight

we can truly say

together we're invincible

Muse

IT'S MUSIC TIME AGAIN...

Another case of hearing music every day and finally listening. I have a new fav band- The Muse. This album is amazing! I can't choose one fav, but this one is close:

HOODOO

Come into my life regress into a dream we will hide

and build a new reality draw another picture

of the life you could've had

follow your instincts

and choose another path

you should never be afraid

you're protected from trouble and pain

why

why is this a crisis in your eyes

come to be

how did it come to be tied to a railroad

no love to set us free watch our souls fade away

and our bodies crumbling don't be afraid

I will take the blow for you

I have had recurring nightmares

that I was loved for who I am and missed the opportunity

to be a better man

I can honestly say that every song on this album is powerful. If you haven't, check it out. And read the lyrics. This band is incredible!