Why's it so important
For you all to believe in
Something that is larger than life
Something that is more than
Humanity that you can't even
Fucking see with your two eyes
To me all this foreign
Yet somehow I'm still breathin'
And I'm doing just fine staying alive
And if you all are so sure
Then why are there so many people still grievin'
From turmoil and pain and strife
Chords:
Bm
F#m7
Bm
F#m7 G7+
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Came up with this in the shower
Get the fuck out of my way
I've got to do something today
So that I can safely say
My life's better than it was yesterday
You're a bitch and three-quarters
For trying to stop me shorter
Than going outside my borders
To where the sun is warmer
I've got to do something today
So that I can safely say
My life's better than it was yesterday
You're a bitch and three-quarters
For trying to stop me shorter
Than going outside my borders
To where the sun is warmer
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Video themes:
Musical Monday: Where I learn to play a song I either figured out by ear or one I wrote myself!
Tuesday News-day: Where I share with you news from around the world...that actually matters.
WTF Wednesday: Where I share with you random idiosyncrasies in everyday life and current events that just don't make sense.
Discussion Thursday: Where I discuss serious issues of philosophy and current events.
Random-ass Friday: Where I share with you random short thoughts I've had over the course of the week.
Agenda:
Sunday- Record Monday's video, compile news stories, sort stories into material for Tues. & Wed. videos
Monday- Upload Monday's video, write & record Tuesday's video
Tuesday- Upload Tuesday's video, write & record Wednesday's video
Wednesday- Upload Wednesday's video, write & record Thursday's video
Thursday- Upload Thursday's video, compile random thoughts & record Friday's video
Friday- Upload Friday's video
Saturday- Work on music for Monday
Musical Monday: Where I learn to play a song I either figured out by ear or one I wrote myself!
Tuesday News-day: Where I share with you news from around the world...that actually matters.
WTF Wednesday: Where I share with you random idiosyncrasies in everyday life and current events that just don't make sense.
Discussion Thursday: Where I discuss serious issues of philosophy and current events.
Random-ass Friday: Where I share with you random short thoughts I've had over the course of the week.
Agenda:
Sunday- Record Monday's video, compile news stories, sort stories into material for Tues. & Wed. videos
Monday- Upload Monday's video, write & record Tuesday's video
Tuesday- Upload Tuesday's video, write & record Wednesday's video
Wednesday- Upload Wednesday's video, write & record Thursday's video
Thursday- Upload Thursday's video, compile random thoughts & record Friday's video
Friday- Upload Friday's video
Saturday- Work on music for Monday
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Watched "Religulous" by Bill Maher today. Thank humanity for people with the ingenuity to realize the fatal fallacy of believing in a religion. If only everyone had the ingenuity to get above religion. The fate of humanity may depend on it.
Religion may have helped us in the past get to where we are, but maybe "where we are" could be farther along, in terms of technology and human progress, if we never came up with religion. There must have been some compelling reason for peoples to come up with religions, though, if so many civilizations independent of each other created them. One of these reasons could quite possibly be the inferiority complex and a relinquishing of responsibility for taking care of the earth-- living with the idea that there is some body higher than us in power that watches the earth, and takes care of it. After all, how could we humans take responsibility when we have such animal tendencies, and when we are so imperfect?
And since there is so much which we humans do not control, how can we have the highest power? We can't control completely how the lands were formed, and how the winds blow, and what living beings inhabit the earth. Does that mean that there is some conscious being or beings that DO control that? And does the fact that we humans are imperfect necessitate that we should not be the ones who take responsibility for the fate of this planet?
No, and no. We'd like to think that whatever controls the world on the highest scale is a perfect being or collection of such. Well, too bad. The world isn't perfect. There is no such thing as perfection, so quit making up the idea that there is. All we have is us. And all we can do is try to be the best we can be, and take care of the earth the best we can...which we aren't. We aren't because we don't realize that we are the only ones who can take responsibility for the earth and keeping it strong. And we don't realize this because we have this inferiority complex which leads us to tenuously assume that there is some power above us that controls what we can't. But what we don't control is controlled, not by another being, but by the laws of science. It's chemistry, physics, and biology, manifested.
Watch the Youtube video "Fast Food Theology" by TheAmazingAtheist. It's amazing because of its ingenuity and truth.
"Religulous" brings to light a lot of ridiculous facets of religion and many more indications of the fallacy of religion. My only rant about the movie is that it was too much of Bill Maher being a smartass and not enough facts. Whenever a person would try to speak to him, he would interrupt to insert some snide comment or question. I was thinking, "DAMNIT, BILL, JUST LET THE GUY FINISH!" when he was interviewing someone.
According to "Religulous," 16% of Americans claim to not be affiliated with any religion whatsoever. I am proud of the height of that number, but I am disappointed that it isn't higher. Life without religion is the life of a person who is strong enough to have one's own values, who is undaunted by skepticism nor by some overwhelming power that is beyond your control, who has no need to try and redeem oneself for fear of being sent to hell, who strives to good for the earth and its people and not just to save one's own ass, and who refuses to settle for anything other than what can be physically perceived firsthand. Or you can also be a terrible person with little to no morals, but that's another story. I bet there are people who truly believe that a person without God can only be a terrible person with little to no morals. But those would fall into the category of "closed-minded dupes with an IQ on the low end of the scale."
Don't let religion hold you back. And for the most part, it doesn't. I am honestly depressed and have little faith in humanity when I meet anyone who does not give the theory of evolution the recognition it deserves. Compared to evolution, creationism is a fairy tale. Can you honestly believe that the human race was created because a snake talked a woman into eating an apple? Did you ever see evidence of a world being created when you ate an apple? Did you ever see a FUCKING TALKING SNAKE? Did you ever notice that you have a tailbone even though you have no tail? Did you ever take a look at part of the fossil record? Did you know pandas have thumbs? Do you know what atavisms or vestigial structures are? Do you notice the similarities in skeletal structures in mammals, or reptiles, or any other classification of animals? Take a good look at both sides before you make a decision.
Religion may have helped us in the past get to where we are, but maybe "where we are" could be farther along, in terms of technology and human progress, if we never came up with religion. There must have been some compelling reason for peoples to come up with religions, though, if so many civilizations independent of each other created them. One of these reasons could quite possibly be the inferiority complex and a relinquishing of responsibility for taking care of the earth-- living with the idea that there is some body higher than us in power that watches the earth, and takes care of it. After all, how could we humans take responsibility when we have such animal tendencies, and when we are so imperfect?
And since there is so much which we humans do not control, how can we have the highest power? We can't control completely how the lands were formed, and how the winds blow, and what living beings inhabit the earth. Does that mean that there is some conscious being or beings that DO control that? And does the fact that we humans are imperfect necessitate that we should not be the ones who take responsibility for the fate of this planet?
No, and no. We'd like to think that whatever controls the world on the highest scale is a perfect being or collection of such. Well, too bad. The world isn't perfect. There is no such thing as perfection, so quit making up the idea that there is. All we have is us. And all we can do is try to be the best we can be, and take care of the earth the best we can...which we aren't. We aren't because we don't realize that we are the only ones who can take responsibility for the earth and keeping it strong. And we don't realize this because we have this inferiority complex which leads us to tenuously assume that there is some power above us that controls what we can't. But what we don't control is controlled, not by another being, but by the laws of science. It's chemistry, physics, and biology, manifested.
Watch the Youtube video "Fast Food Theology" by TheAmazingAtheist. It's amazing because of its ingenuity and truth.
"Religulous" brings to light a lot of ridiculous facets of religion and many more indications of the fallacy of religion. My only rant about the movie is that it was too much of Bill Maher being a smartass and not enough facts. Whenever a person would try to speak to him, he would interrupt to insert some snide comment or question. I was thinking, "DAMNIT, BILL, JUST LET THE GUY FINISH!" when he was interviewing someone.
According to "Religulous," 16% of Americans claim to not be affiliated with any religion whatsoever. I am proud of the height of that number, but I am disappointed that it isn't higher. Life without religion is the life of a person who is strong enough to have one's own values, who is undaunted by skepticism nor by some overwhelming power that is beyond your control, who has no need to try and redeem oneself for fear of being sent to hell, who strives to good for the earth and its people and not just to save one's own ass, and who refuses to settle for anything other than what can be physically perceived firsthand. Or you can also be a terrible person with little to no morals, but that's another story. I bet there are people who truly believe that a person without God can only be a terrible person with little to no morals. But those would fall into the category of "closed-minded dupes with an IQ on the low end of the scale."
Don't let religion hold you back. And for the most part, it doesn't. I am honestly depressed and have little faith in humanity when I meet anyone who does not give the theory of evolution the recognition it deserves. Compared to evolution, creationism is a fairy tale. Can you honestly believe that the human race was created because a snake talked a woman into eating an apple? Did you ever see evidence of a world being created when you ate an apple? Did you ever see a FUCKING TALKING SNAKE? Did you ever notice that you have a tailbone even though you have no tail? Did you ever take a look at part of the fossil record? Did you know pandas have thumbs? Do you know what atavisms or vestigial structures are? Do you notice the similarities in skeletal structures in mammals, or reptiles, or any other classification of animals? Take a good look at both sides before you make a decision.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Venting is a wonderful thing.
If you have a shitload of emotions running amok in your brain and you need to get rid of them, talk about it to someone you trust.
Face it. You've got something on your mind and you don't know how to figure it out. Maybe you would like some help? Do you know anyone who you think will understand and is capable of giving an educated second opinion? If yes, then talk about it! And chances are, if someone is compassionate enough to understand your situation, then that person will also be compassionate enough to hear you out.
If no, how do you know that none of your friends will be compassionate? Have you ever tried to talk about real shit before with anyone?
Some people are afraid of talking firsthand about social situations. They classify it all with the negative category of "drama." Guess what. You're going to have to deal with shit like this at some point in your life. And if you have a problem with someone, be open about it. That's the only way you can get understanding.
Either you be open to people and tell them how you feel, or you hide it and talk shit behind people's backs. Your choice. And if your group of friends isn't open to each other, how can that be actual friendship? Are these friends or just a buncha guys you hang out with? You say they're your friends, but you talk shit about them to your other friends. How can that possibly be true friendship?
So talk to your friends about what you think. If they're understanding and compassionate, it won't hurt anything. If not, well, they need to learn how to be a friend. I'm not saying they need to listen to you spilling your guts all over the place. But at least be able to tell each other, "Hey, you're a nice guy!" or "Dude, your fly's open."
Nonillion is a 9-letter word that uses only 4 letters.
If you have a shitload of emotions running amok in your brain and you need to get rid of them, talk about it to someone you trust.
Face it. You've got something on your mind and you don't know how to figure it out. Maybe you would like some help? Do you know anyone who you think will understand and is capable of giving an educated second opinion? If yes, then talk about it! And chances are, if someone is compassionate enough to understand your situation, then that person will also be compassionate enough to hear you out.
If no, how do you know that none of your friends will be compassionate? Have you ever tried to talk about real shit before with anyone?
Some people are afraid of talking firsthand about social situations. They classify it all with the negative category of "drama." Guess what. You're going to have to deal with shit like this at some point in your life. And if you have a problem with someone, be open about it. That's the only way you can get understanding.
Either you be open to people and tell them how you feel, or you hide it and talk shit behind people's backs. Your choice. And if your group of friends isn't open to each other, how can that be actual friendship? Are these friends or just a buncha guys you hang out with? You say they're your friends, but you talk shit about them to your other friends. How can that possibly be true friendship?
So talk to your friends about what you think. If they're understanding and compassionate, it won't hurt anything. If not, well, they need to learn how to be a friend. I'm not saying they need to listen to you spilling your guts all over the place. But at least be able to tell each other, "Hey, you're a nice guy!" or "Dude, your fly's open."
Nonillion is a 9-letter word that uses only 4 letters.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
I love the rain. Thanks to it, I spent all of yesterday at the office and driving around and all of today doing calculations at the office. Laid-backness for the WIN!
I wish I could remember the lyrics I came up with for this song I was writing when I was in the shower...Curse you, paper, and your inability to remain intact when in contact with water. You too, computer keyboard.
This is a stab at one of the THREE sets of lyrics I need to crank out now:
I want to let you know that when I spend my time with you
It's heavenly
But when your friends surround us I don't know what I'm to do
And I never see
How to act when they are there because it's odd and such,
How fast we've moved
And even though I didn't either, when you didn't talk much
I was confused
But I saw a glimmer
Of your cuteness that shimmered
And it stood out in the darkness
Brought upon by the lack of starkness
I want to let you know that when I said "hi" to you
Like we do all the time
Intermittently even though I've been here with you
I saw it shine
You went to answer cutely but then you caught yourself
And went on, ignoring
And if it's what I think it was, you wanted no one else
To be shocked by our thing
Buts still I saw that glimmer
Of your cuteness that shimmered
And it stood out in the coldness
Because your friends shouldn't know this
Thing we share
--
I always wondered what a track list would look like if I ever put together an album. If I did, I would make two albums. One would be for my more professional songs with lyrics (mostly) and one would be random unserious stuff.
Songs with words list:
Search for Meaning
The Robin
So Far Away
Thing we Share
Psychological Surrender
Flashlight
Dreams of Flight
Makes me Wonder
Cool with Each Other
Going to the Zoo
Elevator
I should put those in an order that is of optimal awesomeness as opposed to just randomly. I should also make a definitive place, either on paper or on the interwebs, that is to keep all of my notes for song lyrics. There are 11 of them already, and only 2 of the lyrics are done!
I need to work tomorrow. Hopefully more chill-ness. =) I wonder who reads these...
I wish I could remember the lyrics I came up with for this song I was writing when I was in the shower...Curse you, paper, and your inability to remain intact when in contact with water. You too, computer keyboard.
This is a stab at one of the THREE sets of lyrics I need to crank out now:
I want to let you know that when I spend my time with you
It's heavenly
But when your friends surround us I don't know what I'm to do
And I never see
How to act when they are there because it's odd and such,
How fast we've moved
And even though I didn't either, when you didn't talk much
I was confused
But I saw a glimmer
Of your cuteness that shimmered
And it stood out in the darkness
Brought upon by the lack of starkness
I want to let you know that when I said "hi" to you
Like we do all the time
Intermittently even though I've been here with you
I saw it shine
You went to answer cutely but then you caught yourself
And went on, ignoring
And if it's what I think it was, you wanted no one else
To be shocked by our thing
Buts still I saw that glimmer
Of your cuteness that shimmered
And it stood out in the coldness
Because your friends shouldn't know this
Thing we share
--
I always wondered what a track list would look like if I ever put together an album. If I did, I would make two albums. One would be for my more professional songs with lyrics (mostly) and one would be random unserious stuff.
Songs with words list:
Search for Meaning
The Robin
So Far Away
Thing we Share
Psychological Surrender
Flashlight
Dreams of Flight
Makes me Wonder
Cool with Each Other
Going to the Zoo
Elevator
I should put those in an order that is of optimal awesomeness as opposed to just randomly. I should also make a definitive place, either on paper or on the interwebs, that is to keep all of my notes for song lyrics. There are 11 of them already, and only 2 of the lyrics are done!
I need to work tomorrow. Hopefully more chill-ness. =) I wonder who reads these...
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