Things I've Learned Over Break

Hello, world.

Now that break is over and classes are getting underway, I thought I'd share with you some of the things I've learned (relearned) over my two week holiday. Here we go.

1. You can't listen to the XX on the train, with any headphones (Shures, Etymotics, etc.)

2. old friends, even acquaintances always remember you, so don't be a phony (Holden Caufield)

3. the Big East is still years behind the SEC in college football (see Florida def. Cincy, by a lot)

4. it’s not over ‘till it’s over (see NY Jets current NFL Playoff run)

5. Jay-Z may very well worship the devil, or he's just playing with our minds. ooooooo, spooky. I think it's the latter but hey, we've seen many stranger things

6. always bring a card/ gift home

7. grapes are an underrated chaser

8. Metal Gear Solid 4 is the best video game. ever.

9. canvas sneakers are not winter footwear

10. Gloves with holes in them are no longer gloves (blogging in freezing weather doesn't help either)

11. Time flies

12. Grays Papaya still makes the best hot dogs, and their banana papaya is magnificent

13. numb fingers don't work

14. it cuts her/ him deeper than you think, and even deeper than that, still

15. it's not that deep (response to #14)

16. lying is for losers

17. Greek frats sororities are more organized, kinda legalized gangs

18. girls from way back then should be left back when they were mildly attractive/ not obese

19. never honk your horn in the hood

20. dogs are legit a man's best friend, sorry ladies, it's not even close

Peace

M.I.A. is back! "Space Odyssey" bka "THERES SPACE FOR OL DAT I SEE"

Dreamy vocals, slick production, a sick beat break, loud everything. Welcome back, Maya.

Here's the clip



Ah, twitvid. There's nothing like music straight from the artist, no frills included.

twitter.com/_M_I_A_
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The Cool Kids - We Can Do It Big (f. Stalley)

I still feel like they're gonna blow up soon. There's just something about this duo (Stalley's the bearded guy; just featured on this track). Maybe it's that I can relate. Or that they have a great live show (I've seen it. in person). Either way, maybe 2010's gonna be their breakout year.

WE CAN DO IT BIG: VIDEO from Creative Control on Vimeo.

coolxkids.com

"Me and my cousins and you and your cousins" -- Vampire Weekend

This Vampire Weekend song has been in my head all day. The video is fun and incredibly energetic.

See below.

Contra drops today. Get excited.

vampireweekend.com

The Situation x Snooki x Pauly D: My Inspirations

So... MTV's Jersey Shore is pretty much awesome (dad from Modern Family voice)! I'm sure you've heard of the show by now. Yes, the latest and biggest meme has so much steam it's been in Saturday Night Live, ESPN, and even The New York Times, in a semi-positive light (gasp). What's so captivating about this show, and other reality shows, for that matter is, it portrays a group of people with similar interests (insane women striving to fall in love with Flavor Flav). Anyway, here's a hilarious video I came upon about said show.

Enjoy.

The REAL Situation (Feat. MTV Jersey Shore's The Situation, Snooki, and Pauly D) - watch more funny videos

Here's a link to the NYT article.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/04/arts/television/04shore.html

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Mouse Pointer Torture at selfcontrolfreak

So while dicking around (browsing) the internetz I found this fun little website. It's basically this guy who interacts with and at times, abuses your mouse pointer. In one interactive video he eats it. In another, he runs away after seeing it. This is a really creative way to interact with the user in a video. I'd like to see something like this developed further in the future to implement things such as alternate endings/ storylines.

Anyway, click the picture. I dare you.

selfcontrolfreak.com

NY Jets are in the NFL Playoffs! I'm happy!

So Giants Stadium was serenaded the right way. Last weekend, the suddenly listless New York Football Giants played their last game in Giants Stadium, and they lost...by a lot.

Last night, the J-E-T-S and rude ass Rex Ryan gave the Cincinnati Bengals a smacking,a schellacking, which sends Gang Green into the playoffs. Sure, they play the Bengals again next week, but they showed on national television, they have what it takes.

The NY Jets are ranked #1 in rushing yards and overall defense. If you ask me, this is a great team (and yes, I am indeed biased). Going into the last two must-win games, all I heard was "the Jets let down their fans", bla bla bla. Well, maybe this time, they wanted to make it a tad more exciting. Good game, team, good game.