Thursday October 17th 2013

Yesterday I woke up feeling solid, that same sort of deranged feeling I'm used to waking up with. Got up stretched, yawned, looked around, and thought about what that day was going to bring. I looked at my phone and saw that the time was 7:05, just enough time for me to get up shower, brush my teeth, eat, get dressed and then head to work. It was great, it was routine, feeling great made me quite excited for work. So I went out to my car turned it on, and other than the slight hesitation my car usually gives me everything was falling into place just as I had hoped for.

When I arrived at work things...changed. Not in a negative way because science knows I love my job, but something inside of me just didn't feel good about work yesterday. It was a sinking feeling, as if I had the itis, it was an attitude that made me want to get up, tell the boss man I didn't feel good, and head home. I didn't, because I don't lie about being sick. However the fact that I didn't was probably the best thing I could have done. My work day yesterday was stellar I was incredibly productive all day, and felt as though I had accomplished the goals I had set out for myself. It was gratifying, but then I thought to myself "Why can't it always be that gratifying?". I know there is a way to have a positive mental attitude about this because yesterday was honestly no different than any other day. I just had a stronger more positive outlook, and that's unusual to me. How do I wake up feeling great, positive, strong, and productive EVERYDAY? That I am sure I will never know.

There is no real point to the story above, other than that Baroness' "Yellow & Green" is perfect. The more I think on how great my day was the more I attribute it to Baroness, because that album is air tight. Incredibly well composed, and forces emotion on you that you can hear is very prevalent in the songs they write. Also incredibly well produced, and recorded. Either way Baroness rules.

After a work day fueled by Baroness, I went home. The weather outside was gorgeous, so I called up one of my best friends and we went for a run. If you can call it a "Run", I'm not ashamed, but I am not a big runner. I like the idea behind running, for the health aspect, and the stamina aspect. However the execution for me is quite difficult. So when I say "Run" it was a run/walk, which is still exercise, and that is good. Regardless, my run was also fueled by Baroness, which is...different. The album fluctuates in many ways, going from mellow to very fast paced can definitely change the pace of your run. Either way I ran about 2 miles and it took me 32 minutes..not my best work.

After the run I did something that was directly the opposite, I went to total wine with my room mate and bought beer. Yesterday I was dead poor, probably had about 8 dollars to my name, so I only bought a single bottle of Rogues "Mocha Porter", because I was interested in the prospect of a mocha specifically infused brew. Sean bought a big bottle of a specific Goose Island beer, but the name is not coming to me, and he also bought a sampler of Goose Island that came with their IPA, Honkers Ale, and Summertime. It was on sale for super cheap, so how can you say no? Aaron bought a sampler of "Kona Brewing Company", and a six pack of Pumpkin Ale by Buffalo Bill. We all made our purchases and went back to Sean's car, and headed home. On the car ride back we were trying to think of names for the Beer that we are going to begin brewing tonight, my personal favorite was "Thunderferarri Imperial Stout" however the more I think on it the more unlikely the name Thunderferarri is usable, due to copy right and what not. We finally got back to the house, and were all going to sit down, drink, and do some brainstorming when Aaron decided to head home, because he had to work in the morning. Which meant that we didn't get to try his beer, and that's fine, but we wanted him to stay for the sake of brainstorming. I talked him into letting me have a pumpkin ale, and then he left. It was a damn shame, because after that the night took on a different persona.

We each cracked into our first beers, mine was the Mocha Porter, I poured it into a goblet so that the full body flavor wasn't constricted, and let it sit for a second. Sean poured his Goose Island              ,and we started drinking. We put on hitchikers guide to the galaxy for background noise, and started discussing beer. We talked about the "dream beer" that we would want to brew, and had completely opposite ideas.

After the first beer was finished I went back for a second which was the "Pumpkin Ale". This was by far the best Pumpkin Ale I have ever tried, it tasted like organic natural pumpkin, not a pre sweetened pumpkin pie. It also had the right amount of bitterness, that beer ought to have. It was quite the surprise.

After the second we both cracked into the goose island variety pack..thats when it got weird. About 3 into the variety pack, we started to talk about philosophy, and life, and all the variable that go into such things. It's all really a haze at this point, all I know is that I am sitting here writing this a wee bit hungover and feeling quite weird. Headache is not my friend.


The moral of the story is that Baroness rules. Also Mikee Riggs tried to get me to listen to Baroness many moons ago, but I wouldn't budge. I was too into whatever I was into at the time, and now regret my decision quite a bit. Thanks again to Mikee though, for showing me this great band.

Till next time, thanks for reading.

Change.

I was recently informed that one of my oldest blogs was sickening, and you know what? It absolutely was, if you read that blog please disregard the horrendous way I talk about anything. I wrote it during a really awful plane ride, and I guess I just had to place blame on something irrational. Honestly it was completely terrible and I feel awful about it. The worst part is that it took me this long to realize it. Once again if that post offended you I do apologize.

I have changed a lot in the last year. Moved out, got a great full time job, finally turned 21, and learned a lot. I've honestly mellowed out a whole ton, which people take as me being depressed. Honestly its just me I guess you could say growing up. Whatever that means. Lately I have had a very empty feeling, something eating at me inside. I realized it was the fact that I got into a life routine. I welcome the idea of change, and the idea of no change at all terrifies me. However upon a whole lot of thought, and recollection I realized that change comes when it needs to. Just as today when I was informed of my terrible post, change will happen I know it will so I need to stop worrying so damn much.

I hope to post on this more often. Ive been eating at myself for that post for the last 2 hours. I can't believe I was even capable of such an atrocity.

Either way I think that I am gonna go enjoy the rest of my night, if you read this thank you. I want you to know that I have changed, and its for the better. Have a good night.

Living That Unemployed Toy Life

Being unemployed has started to take its toll on my toy life. While I was employed I was bringing in at the very least 2 toys a month. Guess how many I got this month, 3! Some may say "Jake how did you do it? 3 TOYS EVEN WHILE UN EMPLOYED?" To that I say "Ignorance". Yes I may have spent the last of my money on toys, but who wouldn't? I mean seriously I needed that Ultrus Bog, I REALLY NEEDED that USIR, and GARY HAM IS SUCH A NICE GUY HOW COULD I SAY NO?! Anyhow I will be on the job hunt soon enough perhaps staples will hire me back and I will be able to buy more toys once again. November 1st is coming soon which means the "KRAWLUSS" (Skinner and MVH's lovechild) will be released it really saddens me to say that I will not be able to get it. Unless you want to donate 300 dollars to the "Jake needs more toys foundation". I should make that....I think I will. Best charity ever.

New Drawing

 Definitely just getting weirder everyday. Hope you enjoy.

I am pretty stoked for the new episode of Breaking Bad

Tonight, I will finally get to see what happened to that kid, and where the hell Vince is gonna go with the script. So stoked, I love this show I only wish it were 2 hours longer.

My Toys

Nothing special at all, but its a start. I hope its ridiculous this time next year.

I made myself a new logo.

So I created myself a little logo! Tell me what you think!