February 2020 - I moved into a new job at work in the audio labor department. Seems to be going well so far.
The last year has been incredible musically for me. I got my AC30 last Jan/Feb, and started getting into pedals shortly after. Sarah got me the Soul Food for my birthday as my first pedal. My board is ever evolving and my creativity has been awesome. I'm still hoping to have an EP/Album done by July.. here's to hoping I can motivate myself enough to do it!
I just bought the DD200 delay pedal and am expecting it in the mail. I'm excited to experiment with multiple delays and getting crazy. I'm hoping it'll lead to some creative energy to push me forward.
Me and Sarah are going to Japan from April 18-28, and we are both so excited. I'm hoping this trip will be really good for us. I wish there was a way she could quit her job.. I'm hoping by next time this year she'll be doing something else that makes her happier.
Last week my new friend at work Chris's brother suffered a stroke. His brother is 49 years old and about as healthy and fit as he can be, so it came as quite a shock. Chris was super close with his brother, and he's still learning how to deal with the new reality of life. I'm hoping I can be a good friend to him as he moves forward with his life. Hopefully, we'll start playing music together consistently and we can become closer as time moves on.
Today is also the one year anniversary of me and Sarah adopting Ruby. She's been such a good dog for us and I already love her and incredible amount. Valentine's Day will actually be a fun day to look forward to every year because of our sweet little girl.
I'm also hoping one day I can look back on these posts and help me remember things when I can't anymore. Or when I still can remember but will have more detail to look fondly upon.
Have a good one anyone who is reading this, even if it's just you future Dan.
Friday, February 14, 2020
Thursday, January 12, 2017
I'm bad at Blogs
Currently Playing: Two Tongues Two (2016)
A post every 2 months is totally cool right?
I got in a car accident on Christmas Eve Eve. That was just lovely. I was sitting at a turn section, waiting for cars to pass on Durango when some lady tried to pass me or something? It was weird, it seemed like she was on drugs or something. Definitely sketchy. Anyways, it's been a fun 3 weeks of dealing with insurance, as well as the other driver lying about her hitting me. She kept changing her story on what happened with my claims rep, and I think it was quite clear that she was lying and I was not.
My insurance company gave me a rental to use while my car is in the shop. They gave me a Dodge Journey (basically a mini van...), and man does it feel huge compared to my fit. I'm excited to get my car fixed and back, but I am enjoying cruising around in a giant boat for a while. I'm just happy to have it all being resolved and taken care of.
Today will also be an important day in one of my favorite hobbies, as the Nintendo Switch is getting it's full reveal today. Price, Release date, launch games, etc will be known after 8PM ET tonight... To say I'm pumped would be an understatement. I haven't been this excited for a Nintendo console since the Wii (and yes, the Wii ruled. Screw all you haters). I hope it catches on and Nintendo can prove (once again) that they know what the fuck they're doing. As long as they are decently successful, people will makes games for the console and all will be well.
In other unrelated news, I BOUGHT A RING. Sarah knows about it (godammit) but I am still excited to propose and be engaged and all that jazz. Still deciding where to propose... I think it needs to be somewhere with just us. That's just how we roll. Can't wait to begin another chapter in my life and prove to her that I want to be with her forever. Goddamn is it a nice feeling to finally know.
END OF BLOG
A post every 2 months is totally cool right?
I got in a car accident on Christmas Eve Eve. That was just lovely. I was sitting at a turn section, waiting for cars to pass on Durango when some lady tried to pass me or something? It was weird, it seemed like she was on drugs or something. Definitely sketchy. Anyways, it's been a fun 3 weeks of dealing with insurance, as well as the other driver lying about her hitting me. She kept changing her story on what happened with my claims rep, and I think it was quite clear that she was lying and I was not.
My insurance company gave me a rental to use while my car is in the shop. They gave me a Dodge Journey (basically a mini van...), and man does it feel huge compared to my fit. I'm excited to get my car fixed and back, but I am enjoying cruising around in a giant boat for a while. I'm just happy to have it all being resolved and taken care of.
Today will also be an important day in one of my favorite hobbies, as the Nintendo Switch is getting it's full reveal today. Price, Release date, launch games, etc will be known after 8PM ET tonight... To say I'm pumped would be an understatement. I haven't been this excited for a Nintendo console since the Wii (and yes, the Wii ruled. Screw all you haters). I hope it catches on and Nintendo can prove (once again) that they know what the fuck they're doing. As long as they are decently successful, people will makes games for the console and all will be well.
In other unrelated news, I BOUGHT A RING. Sarah knows about it (godammit) but I am still excited to propose and be engaged and all that jazz. Still deciding where to propose... I think it needs to be somewhere with just us. That's just how we roll. Can't wait to begin another chapter in my life and prove to her that I want to be with her forever. Goddamn is it a nice feeling to finally know.
END OF BLOG
Monday, November 7, 2016
The last couple weeks
Find it hard to believe tonight
In this curiously well kept house built before I was born
This year we're gonna stamp out that sorry feeling
-Modern Baseball "Wedding Singer"
The last couple of weeks have been both boring and interesting depending on the day.
I've started a new part time job, working for a design company and trying to pursue my goal of becoming an Audio Designer. I feel a little overwhelmed and I hope that it all works out ok. Sometimes I feel like I don't really know if I'm understanding everything, but I'm hoping it will come with time.
On Halloween, I went and saw The Appleseed Cast at The Bunkhouse Saloon in Downtown Vegas. It's right next to my favorite record store in Vegas, 11th Street Records. As Sarah was still out of town at the time, I went by myself. I dressed up in overalls with a bowtie and orange colored flannel (like a classic nerd), and I wasn't sure if people knew I was dressed up or not... Needless to say I wasn't feeling super confident. In the end, I had enough Hamm's that I started not to care by the end of the night.
Glass pools opened up for Appleseed, and I enjoyed their set. The entire band was dressed up as characters from Stranger Things, including the singer (a larger red-headed man) dress as Eleven. They were really tight and together, and I enjoyed their set quite a bit. I wonder how they got the opening spot for Appleseed, if Bunkhouse or the band booked them. It's a personal goal of mine to one day open up for a band I love and respect as much as Appleseed Cast.
Appleseed played a short and sweet set, ending with three of their best songs: Forever Longing the Golden Sunsets, Fight Song, and Steps and Numbers. Forever Longing... is one of my all time favorite songs, and I had quite an emotional moment hearing them play it for the first time. I feel like they are such a talented and underappreciated band... and it just reminds me of how unfair life can be. Why can this band, who writes such beautiful and thought provoking music, not be bigger? I hope that they make a decent living on their tours, as they absolutely deserve it.
The day after Halloween, I got hooked up through a friend to go see Brand New at the Cosmopolitan. Modern Baseball and The Front Bottoms opened. This was my second time seeing both Modern Baseball and Brand New. I first saw Brand New way back in 2004 when they opened for Dashboard, and it's incredible to see how much bigger their production has gotten over the years. I was impressed with their dynamics, and how Jesse had a lot of emotion while singing all the songs throughout the night.
There was a moment during their song Millstone, where some drunken bafoon was being beligerent and messing with people. Jesse straight up stopped the show and told the guy to get the fuck out... It was a little strange, and honestly kind of killed the mood of the pit afterwards. I wasn't sure how to feel about it, but apparently the guy really needed to be told according to what I was reading on Reddit.... so I'll let it pass.
I moreso wanted to talk about how different Modern Baseball was the second time around.... I had never heard of them until July 2015 when they were the opener on the Say Anything "Hebrews" tour. I was immediately taken by their honesty, energy, and just how much fun it looked like they were having. They played at Hard Rock Live on the strip, to a crowd of maybe 300, compared to the 3000+ at the Chelsea. The bigger production, along with being way far back in the crowd, made them feel less special to me.
They've certainly gotten better as musicians and songwriters, but I feel like some of the magic is gone. There was something about seeing them perform that made me think, "this isn't about making money, this is about having fun and bonding with the best friends you've ever had." This feeling of camaraderie is something I've literally looked my entire life for. I've never had anyone with the same musical goals and interests as me that has wanted to be in a band with me. I've had close friends and played music with them, but I feel like our goals were always different. I long for what Modern Baseball had, and I wonder if some of that has been lost as they've started to get older and get bigger. There's absolutely nothing wrong with making money off of your music, but I feel like if your ideals change because of it, it's not great.
I just hope they are all still as close of friends as they were before, because brotherhood like that is completely priceless.
In this curiously well kept house built before I was born
This year we're gonna stamp out that sorry feeling
-Modern Baseball "Wedding Singer"
The last couple of weeks have been both boring and interesting depending on the day.
I've started a new part time job, working for a design company and trying to pursue my goal of becoming an Audio Designer. I feel a little overwhelmed and I hope that it all works out ok. Sometimes I feel like I don't really know if I'm understanding everything, but I'm hoping it will come with time.
On Halloween, I went and saw The Appleseed Cast at The Bunkhouse Saloon in Downtown Vegas. It's right next to my favorite record store in Vegas, 11th Street Records. As Sarah was still out of town at the time, I went by myself. I dressed up in overalls with a bowtie and orange colored flannel (like a classic nerd), and I wasn't sure if people knew I was dressed up or not... Needless to say I wasn't feeling super confident. In the end, I had enough Hamm's that I started not to care by the end of the night.
Glass pools opened up for Appleseed, and I enjoyed their set. The entire band was dressed up as characters from Stranger Things, including the singer (a larger red-headed man) dress as Eleven. They were really tight and together, and I enjoyed their set quite a bit. I wonder how they got the opening spot for Appleseed, if Bunkhouse or the band booked them. It's a personal goal of mine to one day open up for a band I love and respect as much as Appleseed Cast.
Appleseed played a short and sweet set, ending with three of their best songs: Forever Longing the Golden Sunsets, Fight Song, and Steps and Numbers. Forever Longing... is one of my all time favorite songs, and I had quite an emotional moment hearing them play it for the first time. I feel like they are such a talented and underappreciated band... and it just reminds me of how unfair life can be. Why can this band, who writes such beautiful and thought provoking music, not be bigger? I hope that they make a decent living on their tours, as they absolutely deserve it.
The day after Halloween, I got hooked up through a friend to go see Brand New at the Cosmopolitan. Modern Baseball and The Front Bottoms opened. This was my second time seeing both Modern Baseball and Brand New. I first saw Brand New way back in 2004 when they opened for Dashboard, and it's incredible to see how much bigger their production has gotten over the years. I was impressed with their dynamics, and how Jesse had a lot of emotion while singing all the songs throughout the night.
There was a moment during their song Millstone, where some drunken bafoon was being beligerent and messing with people. Jesse straight up stopped the show and told the guy to get the fuck out... It was a little strange, and honestly kind of killed the mood of the pit afterwards. I wasn't sure how to feel about it, but apparently the guy really needed to be told according to what I was reading on Reddit.... so I'll let it pass.
I moreso wanted to talk about how different Modern Baseball was the second time around.... I had never heard of them until July 2015 when they were the opener on the Say Anything "Hebrews" tour. I was immediately taken by their honesty, energy, and just how much fun it looked like they were having. They played at Hard Rock Live on the strip, to a crowd of maybe 300, compared to the 3000+ at the Chelsea. The bigger production, along with being way far back in the crowd, made them feel less special to me.
They've certainly gotten better as musicians and songwriters, but I feel like some of the magic is gone. There was something about seeing them perform that made me think, "this isn't about making money, this is about having fun and bonding with the best friends you've ever had." This feeling of camaraderie is something I've literally looked my entire life for. I've never had anyone with the same musical goals and interests as me that has wanted to be in a band with me. I've had close friends and played music with them, but I feel like our goals were always different. I long for what Modern Baseball had, and I wonder if some of that has been lost as they've started to get older and get bigger. There's absolutely nothing wrong with making money off of your music, but I feel like if your ideals change because of it, it's not great.
I just hope they are all still as close of friends as they were before, because brotherhood like that is completely priceless.
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Goodbye
Where you gonna look for confirmation?
And if it's ever gonna happen
So as I'm standing at the station
It might be over soon
Bon Iver "22 (Over Soon)
...And the wind was blowing but the air was fine. What a night to be outside, enjoying the not too warm feel of fall. Drinks were flowing, downtown at the park with festive ciders and ales. One of those moments where you remember that you like going out, and you're enjoying your time together.
That's when the call came. She was gone. And with her, that happy feeling that life was ok.
Like the weight of water when you go down too far, the water pushing down on every inch of your body at once. That's how it felt when we heard the news that Grandma had passed.
I've never met a family that was as close to a grandparent as Sarah's family was. Her Mom and Dad would visit her numerous times a week. They would help with making sure the house was in perfect order: cleaning around the house, making the backyard look perfect, fixing the coffee pot (amongst everything else that Dad would find to fix...) Many days were filled with watching football or playing cards or any of the other games they liked to play together. Grandma was more than a family member, she was a best friend to both of them. This friendship has been passed on to Sarah and her siblings as well.
So much of Sarah's personality and the way she thinks about things, and the things she likes has come from Grandma. Sarah wanted to take up a new hobby, and Grandma immediately gave Sarah her entire cross stitch tools so she could start right away. Grandma would make the most simple, and yet incredibly tasty food you would ever try. That's another trait Sarah has (maybe unknowingly) acquired from Grandma. Lastly, I think Sarah has learned from her Grandma how to Love so fully and completely, that you always will know where you stand with her. Sarah would not be the amazing person that she has grown up to be if she didn't have Grandma. Thank you Grandma, for helping Sarah be all (and more) that she can be.
I've never met a family that was as close to a grandparent as Sarah's family was. Her Mom and Dad would visit her numerous times a week. They would help with making sure the house was in perfect order: cleaning around the house, making the backyard look perfect, fixing the coffee pot (amongst everything else that Dad would find to fix...) Many days were filled with watching football or playing cards or any of the other games they liked to play together. Grandma was more than a family member, she was a best friend to both of them. This friendship has been passed on to Sarah and her siblings as well.
So much of Sarah's personality and the way she thinks about things, and the things she likes has come from Grandma. Sarah wanted to take up a new hobby, and Grandma immediately gave Sarah her entire cross stitch tools so she could start right away. Grandma would make the most simple, and yet incredibly tasty food you would ever try. That's another trait Sarah has (maybe unknowingly) acquired from Grandma. Lastly, I think Sarah has learned from her Grandma how to Love so fully and completely, that you always will know where you stand with her. Sarah would not be the amazing person that she has grown up to be if she didn't have Grandma. Thank you Grandma, for helping Sarah be all (and more) that she can be.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Sat on your roof, young in 82
How you remember is how it remains
Turn down the lights so now I can die
We'll always remember how it remains
-The Anniversary "Emma Discovery"
Hey everyone. I wanted to take a little bit of time and introduce myself. My name is Dan. I'm a coffee snob, vinyl enthusiast and huge Nintendo Fan. I hope to reveal more about myself as my blogs go on.
I wanted to start this blog to start documenting. History is something I find very important. Whether it be the history of how our country came to be, or who has won the last 50 Super Bowls. I have been reflecting on my life and have realized that even though I am constantly researching past history, I have nothing to show of my own If I was to die tomorrow, what would my legacy be? Any music that I've ever written will be lost. Any trips I've ever taken have only been documented in a few pictures for social media. My memories only live inside my head.
This is why I'm starting this writing exercise. I'm not really sure where it's going to lead, or what topics I will talk about. I suppose this will just be a glimpse inside my mind; the weird and thoughtful, what music I have been listening to, what games I'm playing, what emotions I'm feeling. I hope you read it and if anything, will laugh at my sometimes ridiculous antics.
PS I've always thought that sharing your favorite songs with someone is a really good way of getting to know someone on a different, more organic level. This spotify playlist is a small glimpse at some of my favorite bands and my favorite songs from those bands. Maybe this will help you get to know me a little bit better.
Enjoy, and thanks for reading.
Nintendo Man Dan
https://open.spotify.com/user/1241768980/playlist/2nsMwEUE0TFPFi2LvfigKq
How you remember is how it remains
Turn down the lights so now I can die
We'll always remember how it remains
-The Anniversary "Emma Discovery"
Hey everyone. I wanted to take a little bit of time and introduce myself. My name is Dan. I'm a coffee snob, vinyl enthusiast and huge Nintendo Fan. I hope to reveal more about myself as my blogs go on.
I wanted to start this blog to start documenting. History is something I find very important. Whether it be the history of how our country came to be, or who has won the last 50 Super Bowls. I have been reflecting on my life and have realized that even though I am constantly researching past history, I have nothing to show of my own If I was to die tomorrow, what would my legacy be? Any music that I've ever written will be lost. Any trips I've ever taken have only been documented in a few pictures for social media. My memories only live inside my head.
This is why I'm starting this writing exercise. I'm not really sure where it's going to lead, or what topics I will talk about. I suppose this will just be a glimpse inside my mind; the weird and thoughtful, what music I have been listening to, what games I'm playing, what emotions I'm feeling. I hope you read it and if anything, will laugh at my sometimes ridiculous antics.
PS I've always thought that sharing your favorite songs with someone is a really good way of getting to know someone on a different, more organic level. This spotify playlist is a small glimpse at some of my favorite bands and my favorite songs from those bands. Maybe this will help you get to know me a little bit better.
Enjoy, and thanks for reading.
Nintendo Man Dan
https://open.spotify.com/user/1241768980/playlist/2nsMwEUE0TFPFi2LvfigKq
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