Drums, music, guitar, recording, writing, photography, design, random road trips, cooking, metal, art, Mac Pros and Pro Tools.
Music
Between The Buried And Me, GlassJaw, Glass Casket, The Bled, Lamb of God, Every Time I Die, Swift, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Isis, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, From A Second Story Window, The Red Chord, Hopesfall, Deftones, Poison The Well, Snapcase, Elliott Smith, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eldora, Blue Industry, Advent, Brand New, Tragic Seasons, Remembering Never, As I Lay Dying, Pantera, Deltron 3030, Aesop Rock, Seven Percent Mind Usage, DJ Cam, Mew, Giant, Spitfire, Bloodjinn, Darkest Hour, Norma Jean, At All Cost, Coheed and Cambria, Further Seems Forever (old), Hum, Killswitch Engage, Modest Mouse, Thursday, Tool, and lots lots lots lots lots more...
Movies
Boondock Saints, Godfather, Scarface, Belly, Blow, Beavis n Butthead Do America, Office Space, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Farenheit 9/11, Septem8er Tapes, Good Will Hunting, The Wall, Pantera Vulgar Video, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, etc etc...basically...if it doesn't completely blow, I'm sure I can enjoy it.
Heroes
Anyone who doesn't let anyone or anything stand in the way of their personal pursuit of their dreams and ultimate happiness.
About me: I play drums. Music consumes my life...it's all I care to do. I'm a music snob. I have a soft spot in my heart for the heavier/darker side of music. I love all types of music, but I'm extremely picky. It has to be something amazing to turn my head. I mess around on Pro Tools for long periods of time, driving myself crazy...but it's amazing. I love my Mac. I have a dog - Butter - who is insane. I have no time or space in my life for drama. I don't deal with it at all. If you're bringing drama, leave it at the door. I don't get caught up in petty bullshit. I exercise 'mind-over-matter' quite a bit. Few things phase me. I always try to rise above the situation at hand and look for the bright side of things. I'm a pessimist, but that's because of my 'realist' views. If I had it my way, days would be 36 hours instead of 24. Days are too short to fulfill the requirements each one carries. I'm always busy. Chances are, I don't have time...but I like it that way. I shamelessly self-promote. I happily promote my friends and their artistic ventures. I'm a firm believer in the barter system - money is overrated. Scratch my back, I'll scratch yours. I'm loyal to my friends...they'll be with me to the bitter end. I have the most awesome family in the world. I'm fortunate to have grown up on a farm. I don't relate to most city-people. I hate shallow people. I hate trendy bullshit. I'm overly critical of many things. I expect the worst, in most situations, but strive for the best. I'm blessed to have amazing friends. I could care less what you think about me or what I do. I bite my nails. I eat Taco Bell way too much. I avoid photos, unless I'm playing music. You'll rarely catch me with a camera in my hand. I play Sudoku religiously. I don't think I'm better than anyone else, and I am easily frustrated at people who do feel that way. I get mad at some people just for the way they look. I hate 'scene hair'. You know what I'm talking about. I don't understand why some guys wear girls jeans and extra-small t-shirts. I'd rather be comfortable than be fashionable. I'm usually wearing something black. I'm an avid fan of art. I have 7 original paintings in my house, all of which are beautifully unique in their own way. I'm a carnivore. Nothing against vegans, or PETA enforcers, but every meal has to have some sort of meat - usually beef. I don't drink that much, but I enjoy it when I do. I don't drink to get drunk, but sometimes it happens. Sometimes, I feel overwhelmed, but when I look at my life and the things I have accomplished, I realize it's for the best. I don't approach people...unless I can't resist. I don't do well with idle conversation. If I have nothing to say, I say nothing at all. I keep many of my thoughts and emotions concealed. I make it damn near impossible for someone to get inside my head. I dislike vulnerability. I'm an Aries - that explains a lot. I openly answer any question thrown my way. Don't anticipate seeing me at a club downtown unless Damona Waits is playing. Every now and then I make it out to a bar, but I do most of my socializing at home or at friends' homes. I try to help whoever I can however I can whenever I can. I'm one of the nicest people you'll meet until you get on my nerves...then you'll just think I'm distant. I spend too much time on Myspace, too much money on fast food, and drink too much mountain dew. I believe we're lucky for every breath we take, because at any minute it could be taken away without warning. Take on the world with a smile. The less you say, the better off you are in the end. You can make the sunshine when it rains, it's all mental. Empowering your mind and gaining a full-realization of the world around you will give you the strength to overcome anything. I've been through more than I should. Seen things I would never want to dream. I've lost friends closer than family, I've given up on people who try to bring me down. I keep my close friends to a minimum, and I cherish them all. If you want to know more, ask.
man same ol....dont know when i will make it to the beach....my mom said she thought about moving to wilmington for work....i dunno....would be rad.....so i hear damona has had a change in the line-up
i absolutely freakin' love the cd. its all i play! it was awesome seein' ya'll here when rockfest was goin down! tell tyler i said what's up and hit me up sometime. i am tryin to make my way down to wilmington soon. we'll have to hook up sometime. talk wit ya soon. later.
Hey! Got an article tonight up about Damona Waits last show for a while tonight + info on Vestal Watch Co. + footage of D.Waits before singer came onto scene + link to art. profiling Red Dog's to help those who haven't been before w/parking, etc. Hope you like it~ There's a share button @ top of it to use to repost on any social site. Love ya, Jen Charlotte Indie Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4983-Charlotte-Indie-Music-Examiner
Whassup lil brotha? Hey! I'm trying to get the word out about a CON in NC organizing rock fests & NOT PAYING - even w/signed contract. We need to act quickly - next event is 5/23/09. Feel free to repost my pg link anywhere you can, & you can direct friends @ shows to me by having them search: Wilmington NC Indie Music Examiner. Hit top result, then once on my site click "go to Jennifer's home pg" for full article index. Check back often b/c my news is more industry specific than only city centered. In the meantime--let's stop this guy in his tracks. Peace, Jen Wilmington NC Indie Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4983-Wilmington-Indie-Music-Examiner
p.s. I wanna hear what you think about the article!
Holy Jebus! You do know.... sometimes things just fall off of trucks, get left outside, or put in the trash by accident. It certainly beats jumping off the building!
Hey Chase, guess what?!! Your big sis is currently holding the rank as #1 Examiner in the "Charlotte" category!!!!! :D (They didn't have a Wilmington NC & when they set it up, they've got me listed in these categories: Arts & Ent.>Charlotte>Wilm. Indie Music Examiner
Are you gonna go to Sadie Fest? I already heard ya'll weren't able to play it.
Yeah man, I am trying my best to make my way back to ILM, waiting on a grad school letter and could be back there as soon as May. All contigent upon acceptance (which i am seriously doubting) of course. Youre more than welcome to swing through anytime bud! Keep rockin!
Whuddup my brutha? Loved the msg below me....Inspector Gadgett was the shit :) Just wanted to see how things were going. I just landed a couple of PT gigs--1 is writing about none other than...Wilmington, NC's indie music scene(!) and the other is a different website where I can write about anything original that I'm willing to give up all other rights to. Also have been working on getting 2 websites up--1 for profit, 1 is not. Check 'em out and pass 'em on--I need all the help I can get getting the word out! www. PaintingPics. com & www. AdoptDog. us Love, Jen
Yao, Thanks again for the help with those tubes. I think I got it sounding where I'll be happy with it until further funding comes along. Talk to ya soon.
