Rush 9

The gooder things in life: Aldrine's PROJECT SUMMER

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:31:23 -0400

The gooder things in life: Aldrine's PROJECT SUMMER:

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Aloha everyone!

First off, I just wanna say a big “THANK YOU” once again to everyone who has supported me on my musical journey. You guys are the best friends that anyone could ever ask for. I don’t have a fanpage or anything like that on facebook…

This is a bee. I took this photo with my phone. Check it in High...

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:30:00 -0500

This is a bee. I took this photo with my phone. Check it in High Res.

To my Papa I took a picture of a photo, and then wrote this...

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:45:40 -0500

To my Papa

I took a picture of a photo, and then wrote this poem.

I saved it as the background on my phone.

A hot summer day beneath a tree, blanket at your feet,

You’re smiling true, life sure was neat.

Nor more than ten, my grandpa looks so much like me,

He’s hanging over your shoulders, I see you free.

I smile because it makes me forget a lot of things,

Like how hard it was to sing On Angel’s Wings.

Or during the War in which you earned,

Medals of bravery, of which, you were unconcerned.

The last few years, you were a man of small words, but always smiles.

You taught me to laugh, love, and learn through your pain and trials.

As I become a man, I’ll carry you in my heart and pocket,

Preserved for as long as I may live, treasured as a priceless locket.

Sanctuary

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:37:03 -0400

Closing my eyes, refusing air.

Like an infant, curled up so tight.

Dissonant ripples.

The beating grows louder,

It becomes me.

Imma go take a bath ;)

I've decided 2 things.

Sun, 16 May 2010 12:49:07 -0400

First and foremost, I’m quitting my Photo Blog. I don’t have time already, and I’m not even working my 2nd job yet, and I hate this fucking Kodak camera. So, yeah.

Secondly, ever see a person that writes a facebook status update, then likes it, then comments on it, and no one else comments or likes it? Sometimes, that could be due to humor in some situations, but others, you know it’s just because, in a likelihood, no one cares. Just saying. And I don’t feel like an asshole for saying that, at all.

A few step by step shots of me taking apart my old Ipod for a...

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:45:53 -0400

A few step by step shots of me taking apart my old Ipod for a summer art project :)

"The Universe is Wider than our Views of It"

Mon, 10 May 2010 22:47:29 -0400

“The Universe is Wider than our Views of It”

- Henry David Thoreau (via edified)

Upcoming blog!

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:06:12 -0400

Upcoming blog!:

Check out my soon-to-be blog!

It can be found below my profile picture or in my contact information on Facebook (Levi Warnos), or through my personal blog, Rush 9. :)

I’d love to go back to St. Thomas or Costa Rica

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:06:50 -0400

I’d love to go back to St. Thomas or Costa Rica

Just sayin'.

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:57:01 -0400

I live in Marquette, MI. There are hicks, as it is the UP. Honestly, I don’t really have to deal with them, which is wonderful. But when I hear your custom Dukes of Hazzard horn blaring at least twice a day from over 100 yards away, it’s a bit much. Pairing that with hearing it multiple times at anywhere from 1 to 3 in the morning, all I can say is I pretty much want to key your sweet truck, and slash your tires. :)

If it rained...

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:49:24 -0400

If it rained...

"As long as one Man is in chains, No man is free."

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:32:00 -0400

“As long as one
Man is in chains,
No man is free.”

- An excerpt from Prelude to Our Age by Langston Hughes

Video

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:08:17 -0400

Mr. Krabs?

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:48:00 -0400

Mr. Krabs?

Partial Dream

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:46:02 -0400

From what I hardly remember from my dream last night, I had decided to tattoo my face because an unknown friend encouraged me. I know I had used color inks and I had some wavy lines going from my right cheekbone, over the middle of my nose, and ending on my right cheek. I also had some decorative stuff, maybe a humanoid figure surrounded by abstract designs… now that I’m thinking more about it, I think it may have been … an angel? (In support of that, I did watch Austin Powers 3 last night, and he hides behind an angel statue that is peeing.) I also vaguely recall thinking about Mike Tyson’s line in the Hangover, where he says something along the lines of “People tend to do crazy shit when they’re fucked up.” Lastly, the last… post I … posted.. (fuck) was about Military regenerative medicine revolving around skin. So there you have it. Three topics that provide clear evidence toward my dream of my facial tattoo(s). All I can say is, I’m glad I woke up with a normal face, because it would be pretty damn hard getting a job with facial tattoos.

If you reload an inkjet cartridge with human cells, can you print skin? YES!

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:47:49 -0400

If you reload an inkjet cartridge with human cells, can you print skin? YES!:

Just, … Wow.

Photo

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:22:16 -0400

Bearings, Fan Pages, High School Girls

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:59:00 -0400

My leg has been hurting lately. And let me begin by saying I’m not the chronic pain person, who’s always complaining about what hurts and then making up some elaborate excuse as to why. In fact, I don’t really have a good excuse. All I know is it hurts to push when I longboard, and I’ve been sore 1 time longboarding, ever. It’s bearable… feels like a “stressed” muscle or something, because the more I use it, the worse it hurts, instead of just working past it. So that’s annoying. But I bought faster bearings for my new longboard, since the new ones I had purchased were not cutting it, and it was worth the money.

Next, I’m going to pointlessly rant about the Interwebs (yeah, cause that will change everything). Lately, my news feed on Facebook reminds me of fucking Myspace. It’s overrun by 12 year old girls, people I graduated with playing Farmville, and people “becoming fans”… or to use proper Facebook lingo “Liking” pages. Most of these pages, lately, state that you have to become a fan of to see the funny blocked picture, and these dumb high school and or college girls keep posting lame vague “threats” if you will.

I’ll begin with the girls. Here’s a copy+pasted for instance from someone:

“I am slightly annoyed with the amount of immaturity coming from certain underclassmen. Leave us alone. We are happy. And if you had any care in the world for your “friend” you would “have some respect” and be happy for him. Last time I checked you don’t know me. And if you did, you most likely wouldn’t say the things you do. Just shut up and leave us alone, thanks.”

… Can you say “gag me with a spoon”?

Oh high school, how you never die. It’s been barely under a year since I’ve graduated, and wow, that makes me feel old. And pissed. Did I mention that? Do you know how many times I’ve just wanted to tear a person like this an intellectual new one, hoping to God to make that most-likely-high-school-girl see the light of day before she ends up being mind fucked by someone much meaner than myself? And I’m not really mean, truthfully. I’m a realist, and some side of me delightfully imagines the pointless tears that person could be crying. Sounds almost sadistic, no? Hm. Moods, they come and go I suppose. I just can’t take immaturity, and perhaps that is immaturity in its own sense. If I can’t rise above handling this lame ass drama I’m not even involved in, then I’m just as fucking stupid. So I always find my pinkie hitting backspace, just sighing, because it won’t work anyways. Ultimately, I win by doing nothing.

Still, let me re-emphasize how all of this fucking annoys me. As the last example is painfully redundant and needs no explanation, let me carry on to fan pages. Oh fan pages. If these pictures and funny instances are suddenly gaining fan pages on Facebook, it’s long since been viral news elsewhere on the internet, spawning from forums such as 4chan, gizmodo, digg, and then blown up some more by youtube, break.com, etc. Sometimes, my news feed is just clogged with people liking quirky little sayings and pages that are sometimes, at best, worth about a 2 second chuckle. You take the time to click “like” and it just sits there after that. So if anyone is actually inclined enough to go to your information tab on facebook, scroll to the very bottom, they could see that you like “you” or you like “sex” or “watching power rangers, even though I’m old” or something like that. How insanely clever. Yawn. Lately, all I can say is that I’ve been thoroughly enjoying seeing completely un-worthwhile people and their stupid ass games and fan pages disappear from my news feed permanently, and that makes me smile.

Men Who Stare At Goats

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:53:00 -0400

To be honest, I had not seen nor heard any reviews on of this film. Yesterday night, I randomly found myself off campus in Family Video, intent on renting Monsters, Inc. and Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein (both of which are hilarious in their own right). I decided to just take a quick look through the new releases, and saw a few decent potential movies instead of ones I had already seen. My roommate and I decided on two completely different movies instead. I have to say, it paid off nicely.

Honestly, I barely remember seeing the preview, but I did know that I laughed quite a bit. This would suggest that the creators of the movie sacrificed the best parts in the trailer, thus making it a flop in the long run. That was not the case for this quirky screenplay, in my opinion. Although it currently has a mere 6.5 out of 10 on the decently accurate, rating based scale of Internet Movie Database (IMDB.com), but has raised 66% in popularity this week.

It has an all-star cast including Kevin Spacey (Lex Luthor in the newest Superman, K-Pax, Pay It Forward), Jeff Bridges (probably best known as “The Dude” in the Big Lebowski), Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi, Moulin Rouge, The Island), and George Clooney (Burn After Reading, Ocean’s Trilogy). This movie was hilarious, quick witted, and always used Star Wars references.

Basically, it is a psychedelic, sideways look at Governmental tactics that perhaps existed in some way, shape, or form. As for thick plot lovers, this one may disappoint. I love a juicy story line as well, but the humor propels this movie too well for a deep plot. In fact, the humor reflects the entire story line. If you want a movie to hold your attention, make you laugh, and leave you quoting it, this movie will not disappoint.

Random Brainflow

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:52:43 -0400

The teacher uses the phrase “Well,” similar to that of “Well…”, to answer a student’s theory or question, and thus it begins. A zip, then a shuffle of papers and feet, the closing of laptops and books simultaneously and exponentially raise like a cacophonous symphony of the most responsive seagulls. The clock begins to slow down, merely an inch from the end. I am made of stone.