I must say that Zac Brown Band has become one of my favorite bands over the last year. I remember thoroughly enjoying ZBB’s first single Chicken Fried early last year. At the time, the band failed to garner much more interest from me, but I kept the name in the back of my mind.
As time went on, I continued listening to some more of their music and decided I would check them out in concert with a good friend. I am very glad I decided to attend the concert. During the show, the band cut out into a ballad called “Colder Weather.” This track is an amazing song describing a relationship attempting to endure the struggles of lond distance and the troubles that come along with those issues.
After the show, I spent days trying to find a good quality version of the song because this song has not yet been released by the band. After about a month of searching I found a decent version on youtube. I have included it below - enjoy.
Last year, I started a list of 75 things I wanted to do before I died. Unfortunately, I havent had time to really work on those, but I anticipate having a lot more free time to devote to more blogging. I still plan on continuing my “beat every mario in order” idea, but I think I need to start over again. Instead of going over everything i’ll be doing, I am going to just briefly update the blog as I do it. Once I get caught up, I will go into further details on my quests through the mushroom kingdom. Expect a lot more activity in the coming weeks on this blog. I have a lot I want to talk about!!
Politico has just released an article based on an interview with Newt Gengrich. This is an interesting change of stance from one of the most loyal and vocal of the GOP. It is no secret that the republican party is in disarray. The Reagan era of smaller government and less spending is over. It appears now that both parties are in favor of increased government programs, spending, and intervention. Gengrich quoted, “During the period I was speaker, the U.S. government – for four years – total growth was 2.9 percent a year. Under Bush, it was 6.1 percent. … This year, I think it will be 36 percent in one year.” This is astronomical. Even under the Bush administration growth is absurd, but 36% is unsustainable.
The republican part is in a very large predicament. As people become more and more moderate on social issues, fiscal policy becomes a key issue in retaining party loyalty. If the party of Lincoln and Reagon cannot reorganize itself and become the voice and body for fiscal and economic responsibility then it will surely die. Tempers have flared. There are many “movements” for change and if each of these movements could be organized into one voice, there may be a viable 3rd-party candidate on the ticket in 2012.
On wednesday March 4th, the Dallas Cowboys tumultuous relationship with the infamous wide receiver Terrell Owens Came to an end. This ends three seasons of drama and entertainment in Dallas. Terrell Owens lead the league in touchdown passes during his three year stint with the cowboys. Apparently the off the field drama and locker room mayhem lead to the wide receivers release.
I’ve been at a crossroads with this blog. I haven’t had a firm vision of where I want it to go. Through the last couple of years, I’ve dabbled in everything from Sports, Religion, Politics, and Relationships. As of late, I have been in a much more reflective mood. I’m trying to figure out where I am going as a professional and in my personal life. Add in the constant drama of being a 20-something in Dallas, and I think that this could be a good starting point for a “psedo-relaunch” of thispointofview.
As the crossover between electronic, punk, and hip hop becomes a common place in modern music, talented artists are starting to emerge creating a euphoric and upbeat blend of music that is both unique and entertaining. The first track I heard from 3Oh!3 is called Don’t Trust me off the Want album.
I immediately fell in love with the track.. as I say in the title it is a pseudo cross between Mickey Avalon and MetroStation. Imagine a Shake it mix up with slightly toned down Mickey lyrics… It’s glorious.
Anticipating a one hit wonder, I reluctantly streamed a few more tracks via youtube. 15 minutes of pure joy played through my laptop speakers and I immediately purchased the album on itunes. I’ve listened to the entire album through probably 3 times already. The CD flows pretty well and although the songs do sound similar, there is enough variation to keep it interesting. If I didn’t know that these were two college physics majors from Boulder Colorado (the 303 area code - hence the name), I could easily believe one of them is a Lil’ Jon clone… which is hilarious in itself.
Honestly, 3oh!3 probably aren’t going to win an award or even get a lot of radio play, but as underground hip hop and upbeat party music, they are a fantastic duo that will surely provide some friday night preparty entertainment.
Haven’t been on here much lately. After the new year I’ll definitely get back into posting the latest. but since its a new year, I decided i’m going to post my resolutions.
Wow, what a crazy wild world. 2 months ago I was hating Dallas and applying for every job possible to get as far away from here as possible. Now I’m working for an amazing company with amazing people in an incredible enviroment…. and i’ve met an amazing girl.. and although nobody knows what the future holds, right now I am really having the craziest enjoyable time I’ve had in a very very long time. I’ll post more about it later, but for now I just wanted to portray how i’m feeling through a song. Flickerstick - Got a feeling
“I got a feeling, it’s a feeling
That you’ll never understand
It’s like a rush to my heart
That I hope never ends
But it all depends
It’s a power such a power
A sensation that is changing how I feel about you
It’s all brand new
The fight is far from over
There’s nothing left to prove
Cause I’m in charge
Let’s just sail away tonight
Cause when you
Get what you want
Then you make it
Don’t take it away
If you break it
Don’t save it
Just run away
Just run away
Just run away
So can’t you see that we’re the same
Because there’s no one else to blame
The only one’s who can handle
Their share of the pain
It’s just a game
I thought I’d never get away
Another trip another day
I think I’ve seen you before
It’s all the same the friends they come and go
The years just fade away
So step in line
Cause we’re breaking out this time
Get what you want
Then you make it
Don’t take it away
If you break it
Don’t save it
Don’t fake it
Get what you want
Then you make it
Don’t take it away
If you break it
Don’t save it
Just run away
Just run away
Just run away
Got a feeling
It’s a feeling
That you’ll never understand
I couldn’t live without the rush
It’s a must
Don’t you break out
Don’t fake out
Don’t sell out
Don’t sell out
Don’t sell out
You compromise every word you say
Get what you want
Then you make it
Don’t take it away
If you break it
Don’t save it
Don’t fake it
Get what you want
Then you make it
Don’t take it away
If you break it
Don’t save it
Just run away
Just run away
Just run away
Just run away
Just run away”
Anyone who follows professional football knows about the Dallas Cowboys and Terrell Owens.For the last three years, ESPN has been baiting the historically troubled Wide Receiver into causing disarray within the Cowboys Organization.The World Wide Leader in Sports has been having Ed Werder, the reporter who became famous for chronicling the fallout between Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson over a decade ago, dig up as much dirt as possible on Americas Team.In fact, T.O. has stopped responding to any question Ed Werder asks.In every conference since October, whenever Werder has asked Owens a question, his only response has been, “Next Question.”
In the post game conference after the Cowboys demolished the Giants during a crucial Sunday night game, Owens disgust of Ed Werder culminated while being interviewed by NBC’s Kremer.
T.O.:“I think that it was a lack of professionalism on Ed Werder’s behalf just to come up with some of that stuff. Honestly, you know, I don’t know where none of this stuff came from.”
Immediately after Terrell said those amazing words, Romo, Witten, and everyone else on screen began smiling like school children.If the Team is having issues, they are doing a great job of covering it up.The three famous players doing a post game interview together showed the type of unity that must have Ed Werder very nervous about his future as a reporter in Dallas.
Politico 
