The World According to Shawn
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
2010 is coming to a close, and it feels like it was the fastest year of my life. 363 days are gone and only two are left, and I have to say this year was a giant learning experience. I decided to take a different approach to my post and instead of writing it out in paragraphs it might be easier to read if I do bullet points to sum up my year in learning.
- In 2010 I learned that the older you get the more important family and friends become.
- I learned that long distance relationships aren't real relationships.
- I learned that where you are is just as important as who you are with.
- I learned that taking a great trip with great people is priceless.
- I learned that sometimes a musician can put into words exactly what you are feeling.
- I learned when you put all your faith in someone that's when they'll disappoint you the most.
- I learned people seldom listen, but just wait there turn to speak.
- I learned that without the rainy days, its hard to appreciate the sunny days.
- I learned being honest doesn't get you the job of your dreams.
- I learned appendixes don't give you much warning before they rupture.
- I learned that a good mother makes many sacrifices along the way for her children.
- I learned that Avatar wasn't really as good as people made it out to be.
- I learned what it is like to own an apple product.
- I learned that the Lamp Lighter knows how to host one hell of a birthday party.
- I learned that love should be classified as an element not just an emotion.
- I learned people don't really change, they just reveal their true selves very slowly.
I'm very excited about 2011, because to start off the year I will be in San Francisco, with two of my really good friends, can't ask for a better start to the year than that. As the year goes on I will try to write more frequently, and about all the exciting things that will most likely be happening. Happy New Years everyone.
Friday, December 03, 2010
Kanye West put out an album recently and when I first heard it last Saturday, I was very impressed to say the least. Music is one subject that I am not very strong in at all, I don't think I've ever had an ear for whats good and whats not, frankly I mostly listen to what I hear on the radio. When there is an album that blows me away I know it has to be really good. I'm talking about an album you can listen to from the first track all the way to the end without ever wanting to skip to the next one. Congrats to Kanye West for creating a fine a piece of art, here are a few others that rank highly on my list as well.
Postal Service - Give Up
Michael Jackson - Dangerous
Kylie Minogue - Fever
Beyonce - I am ... Sasha Fierce
Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People say I am, That's what I'm not
Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill
The Beatles - Revolver
