Monday, August 20, 2007

Nike Triax

I just bought a Nike Triax Stamina Series off eBay. It is a fairly nice running watch. I will soon post a short blog about how I like it.

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Mayday Parade

So the little band from Florida, Mayday Parade, just released their new CD, A Lesson in Romantics. It sounds similar to their EP, Tales Told By Dead Friends. This album is a bit louder and snappier, but still retains a few old-sounding tunes. The later half of the album is more sophisticated and poetic, my personal favorite. I would suggest this CD to those who like pop-punk and alternative-indie music. This band is on its way to being an acclaimed sensation.

Friday, August 17, 2007

The College Search

As I have been looking for colleges to apply to, two things have struck me. Firstly, I have a ton of colleges I want to visit . . . so I can get a real tour with a reliable source, friends. Secondly and more importantly, www.princetonreview.com has been an incredible asset to planning my college application procedure. It has info for all the universities and colleges, as well as a time-line for the process. Scholarship and financial aid links are on hand, as well as preparatory info about standardized testing. I found it to be an invaluable tool.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Hammocks

As I've been spending time turning my basement into a club/hangout, I've decided to throw up a hammock from the rafters. Thus, I spent part of the summer sitting and lounging in various hammocks. The quilted ones with wooden dividers are nice for many people outside. The quilted ones with synthetic plastic/wood will bend and gradually form to a body. The rope beds are quite uncomfortable on a bare back. My personal favorite, and what fit my needs, happened to be a Mexican string hammock. It will bunch up when no one is in it, and when you hop in, it conforms to your body. It makes for an interesting time with guests at a get-together...

Harmonica Tabs

So I've recently picked up a little Bluesband harmonica. Just the standard $5.00 one because I wanted to play some Dispatch, O.A.R., and D.M.B. Thus, I needed a site for sheet music. I found just the place at www.harptabs.com. This is a comprehensive site for all types of harmonica music, beginner to advanced. So, if you'd like to start a new hobby for around five bucks, invest, and check out this site! It's brought me personal satisfaction.