This week I’ve decided to go with a little, angsty band. They’re my favorite band, so I’m a little one sided. But in this band all members of the group have created a story and based their music around it. In their minds it was almost like their own social experiment. Madina Lake, their album “From Them, Through Us, to You,” talks about a girl who we are to believe is Adalia. I chose their song “In Another Life” Metaphorical and very literal.
” I remember our first kiss, the butterflies
I know you felt them too
I can still taste your lips
That night I wrapped up all my love in you
But deep inside, I always knew
The sadness around you was deadly
I must hate myself
‘Cause I also knew one day you’d destroy me”
I think it’s talking about getting involved with that someone, even though you know you’re going to get hurt. As the song grows darker…
“I remember our first fight
Your skeletons were all up over you
I can still taste that night
When you told me you’d been
Beat up and abused”
The secrets come out, but she’s been through so much. But through out this whole thing, he’s saying…
” But there’s something I’ve gotta know
Before we say goodbye
Will I see you again
Somewhere in another life?”
He’s so head over heels in love with her, but can’t stay with her. So he just wants to keep waiting until the time is right and it will finally make sense. If only men and women thought like that all the time. Really, give them a fair chance, don’t let the tight jeans distract you too much. These are the disadvantages of pretty bands. Like many new bands, it’s rough to be out on tour, not a lot of cash for too many music videos. Enjoy this still frame and feel free to roam about the internet while you’re listening.
Yesterday was the big kick off, as Stephanie Meyer’s fourth Twilight Book “Breaking Dawn” was released yesterday. I haven’t had the chance to get my hands on a copy… Yet. Now I know it’s a corny awful idea written by a crazy BYU graduate. But I actually think the character’s very appealing to read about. I’m not even saying that based on vague physical descriptions, but based on dialog and character development. At first I thought he was a cold-hearted (No pun intended) vampire. But now I find myself swooning over the mention of him on each page.
For Jacob Black, the tender werewolf who’s love sick over Bella, just seems to frustrate me to read. He’s rude to Bella and pressures her constantly. But just the same as Bella’s character, I can’t say I hate him. I love him and have the lightest string attached that makes me continue loving him. But sometimes he feels the need to be Bella’s protector, as does Edward. Edward is Bella’s boyfriend and he feels the need to be her protector, but he doesn’t get in the way, if he thinks it will bother her, he butts out. But Jacob has appointed himself as her would-be lover.
Bella, ah, how I envy her. But I do hate her, and not just because she has the vampire of my dreams. She says she loves Edward without a doubt, but the little nagging doubt is Jacob Black. What’s worse is that she gives in and feeds both fires. She tells Edward she won’t leave him, but she still loves Jacob and is found crying in his arms, and then feels angry when Jacob isn’t the one she’s with. When one leaves she curls up in a ball and just shuts down. Which shows women as needy and dependent. She just irritates me that she won’t give any of her selfish needs, even if it’s better for everyone.
On the plus side, the fourth and final book, has been said to be modeled after Midsummer Night’s Dream. I look forward to how it is interpreted. I highly recommend these books, even if they are about vampires. Hopefully you give them a chance, and get past the cheesiness of it all.
Yes much to many of your surprises, girls are still getting cat called. In my small town everything is about 5 miles or less to get to. So my friend Raven and I walk from place to place, on the plus side, it’s a killer work out. On the down side, sexist ass holes still exist. I’ve received a variety of cat calls, ranging from whistles, to donkey noises, even profanities. But why, why is that guy sees two thirteen year old girls and feels the need to shout, “Hey beautiful”?
I don’t know why, but some girls find it…. flattering? Clearly it’s some creepy guy who can’t get anyone who actually knows him. I’m not even saying that based on looks. He’s probably, truthfully, one really obnoxious guy. As a matter of fact, he is an obnoxious guy for cat calling in the first place. When we flip them off though, of course we are seen as the bad guys for doing so. There are about three streets that connect the main parts of town, and so everyone sees you. I often get, “Well that was a little bit rude.” Or “But still, that’s no excuse.” Why does everyone get upset with the girls for defending themselves rather than flash the drivers?
When someone calls “Mofo” I flip them off, come on, that’s expected. But shouldn’t it be to every girl? Why is “Mofo” any different from “Beautiful” I’m still under the stereotype of “sex object” I find it very rare for girls to cat call guys. I’m not saying they do, but it’s very rare. But if you ever see two girls walking down the street, even if you’re a female yourself, don’t cat call. It’s stupid and offensive. Not the way to a feminist’s heart, age can be deceiving. Especially to thirteen year old feminist’s hearts, then we consider you pedophiles and jack-asses.
