Blade Blossom And Billows

Whats goin on homees and homesses? I think I'm finally calming down from this rollercoaster of emotion that I've been on here as of late. I'm still on it though, I've already been through the horrifying drops, dips, and turns. I'm going to stop there because this is a really bad analogy for me, I mean I love rollercoasters. It hasn't been as much of a rollercoaster as it has been a well lets call it a break up hows that? Anyway, I'm slowly succumbing to the fact that she called it quits for my own good. Don't get me wrong though, I'm a stubborn person and it takes me a while to give up. For now though, I will remain just a friend to Theresa. If it goes back to how it was, fantastic, if not...can't have too many friends right?

So a lot has gone down in the past couple of days that I haven't gotten a chance to talk about. I think Friday is a good place to start, seeing as thats where I left off. I was totally pumped Friday for Dan and Johnny C's show at Sufficient Grounds. I left from Ryan's house to go pick up Whit and ChelC. The four of us made our way to the event of the night. I have to say that I did not expect to see that many people there, I was surprised. It was an awesome turn out for The "I" In Team. It was pretty nice when we got there. I went up and bought a round of Jones for Ian, Ryan, and myself, my treat. In generous form, Ian bought the 2nd round and Ryan the 3rd. I totally didn't see that to happen. I thought I was just going to buy the drinks and that would be the end of it. That was the best unexpected thing that happened to me. Anyway, the show opened up with Nat doing his thing. He wasn't that bad, I just wish he would've actually sang closer to the mic so we could hear his lyrics better. I was enjoying that, just waiting for what I came for. Dan on John did a kick ass job, though they did only play half of the songs they actually had planned. I don't know what happened. Then Johnny C. wrote a beautiful song called "Trapeze Swinger", which in my opinion he totally ruined by doing it Shatner style. I felt kind of bad because the more and more the show went on, the more and more people left. The true friends and fans stayed through it all. Johnny C dedicated "Cannonball" to Jen Whitney, to show her how much he cares about her and how much she means to him. That boy is in love. Dan dedicated "Julie Do You Want To Go Bowling" to Lea. Now, I don't know how Dan feels about Leah but I think he should go after her. Try it out. They get along awesome and they just have chemistry together. It has potential in my eyes. Sarah actually showed up to the show too. John and I shared eye contact and knew exactly what eachother were thinking. I could notice out of the corner of my eye just silence between Dan and Sarah. I felt for my friend, that has to hurt like hell. He played "Why Good Kids Turn Emo", she up and left. I know for a fact that killed Dan. He got over it though and played for his fans. After that happened Dan just said to hell with the plan and started taking requests. He played " Everlong" for Ian (which I was in the bathroom for the beginning. The bathroom was directly behind the set so I just waited until the song was over to come out, just to be courteous) "Champagne Supernova" for me, "Wasted and Ready" for Ryan, and then what the hell does he do...he plays "Hands Down". Its no secret, as soon as he started playing it everyone looked at me and smirked. Thats because everyone knows how much I despise Chris Carraba. I hate him. Dan also played "Freebird", submitting to Ian's request. Everyone knows "Freebird". I also made my singing debut during "Breakfast At Tiffany's", that was fun stuff. That was pretty much the show, it was a good one.

After the show, I took Ryan, Whit, and ChelC to Nick's Patio. We just ate and chat and had a good time. I really have a good time when I go out with ChelC, and I have a really good time when I go out with Whitney. They were both there, that was just mind blowing. I didn't know what to think of it. I was blown away by the company of 2 gorgeous ladays and one of my best friends. Not that Whit and ChelC aren't some of my best friends, cause they are. You know what I'm trying to say. It was a good night overall. Ryan only had a debit card so I just went ahead and bought his meal for him. I took everyone home and called it a night.

I woke up Saturday and went to Matt's graduation party later in the afternoon. That was also an unforgetable time. I dominated in Badmitton as I always do, until I played Dale. I think he cheated...either that or I'm a sore loser. I felt kind of bad though, because most of the time I was with Lauren, Doug, Dale, Jessica, Courtney, and Whitney. When I should've been out with Matt, congratulating him. Oh well. We decided that we were going to go to Courtney's house for a while to swim and hit the hot tub. Whitney went to go hang with Steve, so she didn't come. I raced Doug to his Jeep, and in the process I stubbed my pinky toe. Now I didn't even notice, I was just kind of thinking oww. *ADVISORY* I look down and there is a hunk of my toe hanging off of my foot. I just kind of ripped it off and grossed Doug out. It hurts like hell, I want my toe to grow back. *END ADVISORY* We went swimming and just hung out. I really wish ChelC would've been with us. Doug, Lauren, and I went back to her house for the end of the party. I really didn't want to be around Matt, because I think he acts like an ass when hes around the PNN guys. So I just stayed with Doug and Lauren. They started talking about Karl and how he is having problems. I guess he wasn't really sympathetic for Alix when they broke up, but now Karl regrets doing it. He really cares about her. Now I barely know Karl, but somehow that story just made me think about Theresa and what I feel for her. I quietly started crying. Lauren heard me, she started to rub my head. She didn't even have to say anything, she was just letting me know that I was going to be ok. Doug heard me crying and he was shocked. I heard him whisper "Is Brandon crying?" The next thing I know hes over giving me a huge hug. You know I really really wasn't fond of Doug at all. He can be very annoying at times, but after listening to me and being there I have to take him into a new light. Don't get me wrong, he is still annoying and tries a little to hard to please everyone. I just appreciate him for who he is though. Doug means well, and he's proven that to me. I ended up staying the night at the Patterson house. I woke up in the morning, had some doughnuts and went home.

I got my hammock delivered on Saturday, you know the one I ordered like a month ago that was on back order. I ordered that hammock because Theresa said how cool it would be to have one in her room. So I was like hmmmm, I'll do that for my room. She got all excited and said she would be over like everyday just hangin out in the hammock...*sigh* I totally forgot it was even coming. Surprise. So Sunday, my bro and I spent a couple of hours building a hammock stand to set up out in the yard. I have to say that this blisters on my fingers are totally worth it. The thing we build is a work of art. Sean and I also had a good time laughing at our dad. He was trying to give us orders like we have never built anything before. He always has a reason to bitch. Now theres a hammock in my yard that I have a hard time looking at, let alone laying in it.

Around 6 I went to Ian's Grad party. It was really lame at first, because all of the church going parents were there and we couldn't really have fun. To kill the time, I just ate some White Castle and swam for a bit. Around 7:30 all the parents were gone and Ian could whip out the hookah. I love that thing. We just sat around in a giant circle and hookahed up the whole night. It was a circle of roughly20 people. Thats the best circle Ian has had to date. Dan played some songs while we all listened to the rain and enjoyed the night. It just made me realize how much I appreciate some of the people I don't see a lot as friends. Especially Scott, Scotty and I go way back to Taekwondo days. I really need to hang out with that boy more often. I was also wickedly pissed that I missed Shoup's party. I wanted to go so bad. I need to chill with Dave before he leaves for the summer. That way for future reference I will have sweet connections with the FBI >_>...<_<...>_>. I love shifty eyes.

Michael Jackson was acquitted of all 10 counts of child molestation today. I for one am wickedly pissed. I swear he is guilty of at least one of those charges. I mean look at the guy!!! He is a noseless white woman, of course he loves little boys. The sick ass. I have always had a hatred for Michael Jackson, he is just a weird ass disturbed individual. Why did he ever have plastic surgery to begin with, what in God's name was he thinking? He is hideous. He used to be a good looking talented black man. He turned himself into a monster, and now he is free to just moon walk right out of the court house and right into another boys pants. What a sick fuck. I hope he gets caught eventually.

It's hard to believe but it's been three years since Coldplay released "A Rush of Blood to the Head". Now they are back with their third record "X&Y". All of Coldplay's releases share one thing in common; they take some time getting into. When I first listened to "Parachutes" in the fall of 2000 I was not impressed. After a week it was the only thing I listened to for a six months. When "A Rush of Blood to the Head" came out it also took a few weeks for it to grow on me. The same thing applies to "X&Y". Starting off with the opening track "Square One" it is apparent that the record is a little more sonically dense than the band's previous efforts. While "X&Y" is a far cry from being experimental it's just enough of a change to make the new songs fresh. "What if" starts off as a slow piano song that finally builds up to a crescendo that exemplifies the transformation of Coldplay's sound. "Fix You", "White Shadows", "Low", and "Twisted Logic" are instantly fan favorites. The hidden track "Til Kingdom Comes" was written for the late great Johnny Cash who passed away before he could record the song. It is a shame Cash did not get a chance to record it, but it makes a fitting and positive end to the album. "X&Y" was a long time in coming but it was worth every bit of the wait. I also heard the leak on MTV and these songs translate geniously when performed live. As one of the most eagerly anticipated albums of the year Coldplay does not disappoint with "X&Y". Thank Dan for turning me on to the music reviews.

Thats about all thats goin on in the world of Booch as of late. OH!!! I was sick of looking like I'm 35, I think thats why I have a hard time getting/maintaining a girlfriend. I decided to take a razor blade to my face. Not in the Emo sense, I mean I shaved. I left myself a sole patch and I have to say that I don't even look like the same freakin person. I was freakin out, I actually look like I am 18...or 20 something. I like the newly born me. I'm feelin great and I look like a whole new man. I can't wait to see what people say. The only person who has seen me is Whitney, we went running today and she totally freaked out. She said I looked cute, we'll see if anyone else thinks the same. Goodnight everyone, take care of yourselves.