Joshua Radin

The man, is a genius. The songs in all caps are my personal favorites :)

Joshua Radin - Simple Times (2008)

Tracklist:
1. ONE OF THOSE DAYS
2. I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU
3. Sky
4. Friend Like You
5. BRAND NEW DAY
6. They Bring Me to You
7. Vegetable Car
8. Free of Me
9. You Got Growin Up to Do
10. We Are Okay
11. No Envy No Fear

Download

If You Could Not Rip Me Off, That Would Be Swell

Tomorrow, I am having a friend over to make sushi. I thought we would make some maki rolls and tempura some shrimp. On Monday I went to the HK Market in Glendale to investigate. I knew what I needed but I didn't want to buy it ahead of time since I want the shrimp to be really fresh tomorrow. I don't believe in frozen crustaceans.
Anywho, I was strolling down the eisles, just to see if there is anything I have been missing out on. There didn't appear to be anything but then, something caught my eye: Tempura Batter Box Mix. "Hmmmmmm..", I thought, "That is extremely strange,". It was strange because, ummmm.. isn't tempura batter mix just egg, flour and WATER? I mean, come on! Are they reallyyyyy trying to sell me a $3, 10 oz. box of flour? That's just not right. The rip off potential on this item is high, people. It would practically take you the whole box just to make one batch of batter anyway. Your own flour and egg are cheaper than the box of seemingly easier mix. Make your own, don't be fooled. Don't let The Man trick you.

Tempura Batter
1 cup flour
1 cup ice water
1 egg

Beat your egg in a bowl and add in ice water. Sift your flour and add it into your egg/water mixture. Mix but leave lumps. Then coat whatever you plan to coat in batter mix with flour first, then dip in batter. You're good to go.

Addiction: A True Story

So, Im not gonna lie, I have an addiction, a problem, if you will. I may need to consult a specialist. I am greatly, heavily, and completely addicted to Jasmine Pearl Tea from Trader Joes. Its orgasmic, better than crack, and truly delicious. I drink a cup or two a day and without that cup or two a day, I am just not myself. I get twitchy I TELL YOU! It's just that good. I seriously think you should try some. Hopefully, you would be able to do so without becoming so fully amerced like myself, but I highly doubt it :)

Jasmine Pearl Tea: Like sex, only way better

Holy Crap

I've been experimenting with my blog layout and stuff to do to this page and I haven't come across much yet that interests me but I gotta say, this is pretty cool.

Redickulous!!Redickulous!!Redickulous!!

Sick right?

"Artsy"

I went to dinner awhile back with two friends of mine and somehow we got on the topic of "artist types". One of them shuddered at the thought, but I personally love artist types. I love artsy people, people of substance and originality.
What I don't like are people who think they're artsy, when they really aren't. Its detestable, really. I mean, either you're artsy or you aren't. I think a lot of these people like the idea of being artsy but they don't really know how to be. They force it and then its just sad.

What would constitute an artsy faker? Lets see shall we:

People who have an Andy Warhol bag

People with brightly colored hair

People who claim to love art and artists but then only seem to be able to name artists like Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, and O'Keefe

Most college art students

I could add more but I won't because I'm getting all flustered. Anyway, I really wish there were more genuine artsy people and not just "artsy" wannabes.

The Narrative

I wanna stay true to my word so here is The Narrative. Honestly, you can't live without this EP. Its magical. "Castling" and "Waiting Room" are beyond fantastic. You will wanna put them on repeat and listen over and over. They're mellow. I hope you like them :)

The Narrative - Just Say Yes EP (2008)

(Isn't the album cover cuuute?!)
Tracklist:
1. Castling
2. The Moment That It Stops
3. Eyes Closed
4. Libra
5. The Photographer's Daughter
6. Waiting Room

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?4ihyiyzzk1y

This blog

This blog is moving in a new direction I think. It used to be all about just writing and keep my life in order but now, I want it for that but mostly, Im gonna use it to post music. Whatever Im listening to at the moment will start to make an appearance on here.

I plan to put up my favorite bands when I get some time. Including but not limited to:
- Bat For Lashes
- Joshua Radin
- Built to Spill
- A Love Like PI
- Coconut Records
- Metric
- Copeland
- The Narrative
- Death Cab
- Neutral Milk Hotel
- The Decemberists
- The Shins
- Flight of the Conchords
- Skillet
- The Format
- This Providence
- Goo Goo Dolls
- The Weepies

All my favorites. It will take forever but I'll get it done, little by little :)
Keep checking. Everything will be labeled DOWNLOAD in case you wanna skip all the writing and feelings and crap and skip right to the good stuff. Thanks

SANTOGOLD

I had forgotten how much I like Santogold. She just doesn't sound like anything else. Good Shit. Two-thumbs up. Enjoy :)

Santogold - 2008

Tracklist:
1. L.E.S. Artistes
2. You'll Find A Way
3. Shove It
4. Say Aha
5. CREATOR
6. My Superman
7. Lights Out
8. Starstruck
9. Unstoppable
10. I'm A Lady
11. Anne
12. You'll Find A Way (remix)

Download:http://www.mediafire.com/?g7icbmq1agt

Meg & Dia

At the Moment, I'm totally and hopelessly in love with Meg & Dia. Their lyrics are quirky and fun. I just love everything about them.

Here, here, and here

TRACK LISTINGS:

01 Going Away
02 Hug Me
03 What If
04 Are There Giants Too, In The Dance?
05 Inside My Head
06 Black Wedding
07 Bored of Your Love
08 One Sail
09 The Last Great Star In Hollywood
10 Agree to Disagree
11 Fighting for Nothing
12 Kiss You Goodnight
13 Here, Here and Here

http://rapidshare.com/files/224061882/Meg_And_Dia-Here_Here_And_Here-2009-MTD.rar

Stellastarr*

Thought you might enjoy :)

Stellastarr* - Civilived (2009)

1. Robot
2. Freak Out
3. Tokyo Sky
4. Numbers
5. Graffiti Eyes
6. Prom Zombie
7. Warchild
8. People
9. Move On
10. Sonja Cries

http://www.mediafire.com/?jzncozgvcw6

Who Allowed This?!

"Penny On A Traintrack" is a pretty great Ben Kweller song but this..this is not a music video. This should not have been allowed. I mean what the hell is this!? Please, you tell me. Ridick :)

Cheri

I was at the Laemmle Theatre last night and I went to see Cheri with my best friend. It was starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates.
I'm not gonna say it was the most horrible movie ever, but it was definitely lacking.
The story was about a woman who used to be a prostitute who falls in love with her co-workers son, who is about 20 years her junior. The whole thing is kind of raunchy and just plain awkward. Though, it was a period piece and I like them a lot, this one definitely wasn't up to usually high period piece standards. I would say this one is worth missing and you definitely shouldn't go see it in theatres. Its a rental and best.

Eisley

This is a really good album. I hope you like it. My favorites are "One Day I Slowly Floated Away" and "I Wasn't Prepared". ENJOY!

Room Noises

Track List:
1. Memories
2. Telescope Eyes
3. I Wasn't Prepared
4. Golly Sandra
5. Marvelous Things
6. Brightly Wound
7. Lost At Sea
8. My Lovely
9. Just Like We Do
10. Plenty of Paper
11. One Day I Slowly Floated Away
12. Trolley Wood
13. Lost At Sea

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JFCZP9LD

Away We Go

A few days ago, I saw Away We Go in theaters and I have to say, it was really good. It made me laugh and cry. I definitely teared up towards the end. It was feel good but it also made me think. I loved it. I would definitely say it is worth a watch and a trip down to your local AMC.

Also, the music was fantastic. I got the soundtrack right away after seeing the movie. I thought you might enjoy it too.

1. All My Days - Alexi Murdoch
2. Blue Mind - Alexi Murdoch
3. What is Life - George Harrison
4. Song for You - Alexi Murdoch
5. Golden Brown - The Stranglers
6. Towards the Sun - Alexi Murdoch
7. Breathe - Alexi Murdoch
8. Wait - Alexi Murdoch
9. The Ragged Sea - Alexi Murdoch
10. Oh! Sweet Nuthin' - The Velvet Underground
11. Orange Sky - Alexi Murdoch
12. Crinan Wood - Alexi Murdoch

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rmmgutjakmm

He Didn't Know He Was Empty

Ok, so I plan to do a lot of blogging today since I have a few spare hours before I play a volleyball tournament tonight.
Here is a poem that I wrote the other morning when I couldn't fall asleep. Its about a guy I like. Kinda sad but it was exactly how I was feeling at the moment, about him and my situation with him. I hope you enjoy it.

He Didn't Know He Was Empty

There was a boy
in his perfect house of loveless joy.
He sat and stared, looking all around
he looked but there was no love to be found.
This he couldn’t see when he stared
he didn’t know he had reason to be scared,
He didn’t know he was empty.

He filled his heart and mind
with pills and drugs of every kind.
He thought he was happy with those things,
with the fleeting feeling each brings.
He closed his eyes to love and pretended,
with each puff and pill that his heart was mended.
He didn’t know he was empty.

One day he tried to love a girl he knew,
a girl with eyes of baby blue.
She wasn’t right, but neither was he,
he was empty and broken as could be.
He walked away to his empty home,
inside himself to stay alone.
He didn’t know he was alone,
but then again, He didn’t know he was empty.

Instead of love he reached for lust
sex and warmth, he took another puff.
In confusion he reached out his hand.
It would always be empty, he didn’t understand
Understand that he wanted the wrong thing
that he was trading love for a harmful fling.
He didn’t know love, and He didn’t know he was empty.

There was a girl who loved the boy,
the boy who’s eyes had never known joy.
She loved him despite the things he did lack
All she asked was that he loved her back.
He didn’t, he couldn’t, What did she expect?
How could he love her without first having respect-
for himself, for his body
He couldn’t love her; he didn’t love anybody.
He didn’t love himself; he didn’t know how
So she walked away with a tear in her eye and a quivering brow.
He felt no different, it was ever the same
by tomorrow he would forget her name.
He didn’t know...He didn’t know he was empty.

The boy sat and began to wonder
if his whole life had been a blunder,
but the thought was fleeting and he went back to his old ways
drinking and smoking all his days.
He took a drag to forget he was alone inside
To forget there was love in his heart he chose to hide.
He sat in his house, looking and staring
with people all around but none of them caring.
He was going no where; they all knew
but they let him sit, with nothing to do.
He sat and sat, forever unaware
that in his life no love was there.
It was empty and so was he, but the sad thing was,
He didn’t know he was empty.

OH MY

It has been far too long hasn't it.

I haven't been on here in almost a year. I should be ashamed of myself. A lot has happened since I was last on here. Once again, I have to thank Twisty Faster for getting me hooked on blogging. Hooked-on-blogging: almost as addicting as Hooked-on-phonics.

So, for starters, some things that are different:
-I am no longer with Evan.
-I am no longer a junior.
-I am not as happy as I used to be

Things that are the same:
-Its summer once again
-Still playing volleyball
-Still madly in love with food and cooking.

I have been writing a lot of poetry lately. I guess that is also new. I will try to post some work on here. I would also like to start posting more intimate details of my life. I will try to start doing that. I really want to start using this as a form of release and to improve my writing. I really need a place to write things down. I really think this is the place.

Thats all for now :)
-Cam