Keep On Lifting - DJ Nagureo - (Max 2)
Have you ever been having a rough and tumble day and looked down at your clothing, noting the dark hues and muted tones? Ever thought they were connected? Probably not. I’ve noticed, however, there seems to be some connection between the colors one wears and the way one feels. Is it merely correlation or full-blown causation? I think it is most likely a little bit of both. Today I am feeling pretty good and as I am writing this, my shirt is a pretty bright orange. Did I put this on this morning because I had an unusally positive attitude or did the bright color make me feel better as the day went by? Maybe the people in the ’70s were happier because of the baby blue leisure suits and tie-dyed t-shirts. Which doesn’t explain the drugs and sex; maybe the bad cancelled out the good.
Two great songs I heard at workout: “Real World” by Matchbox 20 and “Unbelievable” by EMF. And two movies I think I should watch soon: Encino Man and Blast from the Past. And yes, those movies happen to both have Brendan Fraser in them.
Speaking of working out, it is going well. The motto last year was “Pain free in 2003.” This year, it’s “Injuries no more in 2004.” So far, so good. I am shooting for a year without missing a workout, a goal which is three short months away. Surprisingly, I saw Marcus at LifeTime last time I was there. He said his mom was sick, so he came up for some days. I asked what was wrong, but he didn’t seem to want to talk about it. It’s surprising how quick the time goes: I have known Marcus for five years now. He’s the one who gave me the tip on who stole my calculator back in the day. If I hadn’t gotten that thing back, I might not have kept coding BASIC programs, which might have kept me out of HTML and design in the dark days of frames and poorly-tiled backgrounds. This, in turn, might have meant this site never would have blossomed to fruition. Suffice to say, it is a good thing that didn’t happen because I love talking to everyone on here; I’ve met all sorts of great unique people.
Today wraps up a chance at one of my dreams. Orchestra Hall is having a piano sale. To play a Steinway in the acoustic environment of that incredible concert hall would be an incredible experience!
Orchestra Hall is particularly renowned for its acoustics, designed by Cyril Harris, with each design feature carefully planned to enhance the warmth and richness of sound in the space.
Over 100 large cubes form a “falling rock” pattern on the auditorium ceiling to deflect sound throughout the Hall. The wood floor and stage allow for better sound vibration, and the angle of the balconies offers optimal reflection of sound.
Actually, Orchestra Hall consists of two buildings: a rectangular-shaped auditorium, and a glass and steel supporting structure (housing the lobby and administrative offices) that is separated from the auditorium by a one-inch gap to free the concert hall from any outside sound.
Unfortunately, this event was not meant to be a part of my schedule. In fact, it wraps up in 25 minutes. Only a miracle will get me there now. I will, however, continue to dream about it (with definite hopes that this is an annual event) and some day I will play at Orhcestra Hall (ideally, it would be empty). I’ll get there sometime, not a rush.
Saturday night entertainment consisted of some very intense DDR playing at Mike’s house. I got a chance to play both the Red Octane metal pad and the Cobalt Flux metal pad. I do now know which one I like better, however I think the Cobalt Flux may edge the Red Octane due to slightly greater responsiveness. For this responsiveness, however, one sacrifices the palpable feel of the buttons. However, once you find your center on the Cobalt Flux, you can fly. All in all, a very invigorating night. Depending on what happens with the camera, I may be able to get some pictures from John. In the meantime, you’ll just have to use your imagination.
The Starting Line - “Almost There, Going Nowhere” … [3^2 - (4^2-5)]