fry em up. it's friday.

What is the point of a blog? Today in 202, we talked about Stephen Covey's 7 Habits and the ability to be an empathetical listener. It's actually difficult for most people to do. Why? Because it means listening to understand instead of to respond. And to do this, it means we can't talk about ourselves. So that's it. We are all obsessed with talking about ourselves. So that's it (again). That's the point of a blog. Basically, I apparently I think what I have to say is important enough to put on the Internet... where anybody (and everybody!?) can read it. Well at least be entertained by it. Hmm.. well let me continue my pointless ramble.

It's Friday. And no, I am not going to reference the Rebecca Black song, because, as an open music snob, I was actually unable to finish watching the entire video due to it's lack of... anything really. But! I will provide this lovely YouTube gem... whatup JMaddy. Rebecca Black's Friday JMU Style (so better). Well done, Dukes, well done.

Well background information in 25 words or less, because I know ya'll really care. JMU student, female, obsessed with music (specifically Augustana), slight addiction to Diet Dr. Pepper, wishfully artistic, self-indulgent, & always looking for a laugh. I using my film camera and like to pretend that I can take pictures but that's debatable. I guess as this blog unfolds more information will be revealed. Humor is probably one of the most important things to me. Winston Churchill once said "A joke is a very serious thing." That's a fact, bro, laughing is one of the healthiest habits to obtain.


Yesterday was like Christmas! The Strokes's new album came out on Tuesday. Let's go. If you haven't listened to it yet then I strongly suggest that you do. Two words: Machu Piccu. Take a listen. I also was able to purchase my Augustana tickets. May 22nd at the NorVa with the Maine. It's actually going to be the highlight of the year. They're new album drops April 26th and by interviews so far have stated that it will be their best album yet, which says a lot since everything they have come out with has been beyond breathtaking. Okay I will stop with the music. It's hard to stop though. How do you stop when there is so much??

Roommate Danielle just found in my drawer the Nerf gun that my mom gave me as a joke Valentine's Day gift. What is uppp 90's toys. This thing shoots like a bullet! And there are suction cups on the end of them! I'm going to sneak-attack Roommate Erin when she comes home. They shoot really fast though so hopefully there will be minimal casualties. Activate Operation payback-for-taking-Teddy-hostage. Get some. And with that, I will end with a quote:

“Do what you can, and confess frankly what you are unable to do; neither let your effort be shortened for fear of failure, nor your confession silenced for fear of shame.” -John Ruskin