Robert's Journal

9:49am: Everyone check out the awesome new http://ping.fm/UCDkn and tell me what you think!

1:14pm: i'm using ping.fm now and it rocks hard...

7:42am: Today would have been 22 months.
wow.

12:14am: I still love her. She stole my heart.  I wish there were things I could say or do or anything to make her see that I loved her.  I know I messed up. I messed up bad.  I never wanted it to end like this. I don't want things to be the way they are right now.  She's looking for someone to sweep her off her feet, to hold her when things get bad.  I thought I was going to be that person, I thought I was the one. But I guess I was wrong. That's ok that I was wrong. But it hurts. I wish I could explain to her how much it hurt. I wish I could be with her again.

1:09am: Haven't posted in forever. Been alot of places in the last 2 months. Went to Ft. Dix, New Jersey and then Ft. Leonard Wood Mo. Both places, not the best in the world, but I made due. I a better note me and katie are doing great, just passed the oh so awesome one month mark and doing strong. hope to hear from you all later.

1:34pm: 01. Comment with your name and I will write something about you.
02. I will then tell what song/movie remind me of you.
03. If I were to apply an o'clock to you, it would be...
04. I will try to name a single word that best describes you.
05. I'll tell you the most memorable moment I've had with you.
06. I will tell you what animal you remind me of.
07. I'll then tell you something that I've always wondered about you.
08. Put this in your journal

11:50am: Operation Navy Pier went off with out a hitch :) I got myself the cutest lil girlfriend ever.

11:19am: Friday. Me, Katie, Navy Pier. <3

1:25pm: Hah

Your Birthdate: December 28

Your birth on the 28th day of the month (1 energy) adds a tone of independence and extra energy to your Life Path. The number 1 energy suggest more executive ability and leadership qualities than you path may have indicated. A birthday on the 28th of any month gives greater will power and self-confidence, and very often a rather original approach. Unlike much of the other 1 energy, this birthday is one that endow with the ability to start a job and continue on until it is finished. You may prefer to use the broad brush, but you can handle details as well. You are sensitive, but your feeling stay somewhat repressed. You have a compelling manner that can be dominating in many situations.

12:05am: New Jersey: The Garden State

Well, I just came off active duty.  It was interesting.  One, Philly good. New Jersey, across the river bad. Don't let any convince you that Jersey has anything to offer, because it doesn't.  Anyhow, I was there for a reclass into 74D10, which means Chemical Operations Specialist.  It was an interesting course. Learned a lot about chemical reactions, biological weapons, and how we detect all this type of crap. Regardless, I came out being one of 6 honor grads out of a class of 60. Soon, I go down to Ft. Leonard Wood on the 20th and I'll be gone two weeks to finish this business.

Peace

-RPM

1:52pm:

Your Linguistic Profile:

70% General American English

15% Upper Midwestern

5% Dixie

5% Midwestern

5% Yankee

12:43pm: Three Good Albums
Alright guys, the first album on the list:

1: Kings of Leon - Aha Shake Heartbreak.

I don't think I can say enough about this record here. Almost every song is a repeat listen with the main tracks being King of the Rodeo, The Bucket, and Soft. It seems that there is an influx of bands coming back with good blues driven riffs and the Kings seem to be right on the bleeding edge. This album also has a bit of a southern twang but not as much as its predecessor and their freshman debut Youth and Young Manhood. So, if you're a fan of blues rock and some Southern rock, I'll bet you'll love this album.

2: Mogwai - Come on Die Young.

Now, I know this one might be considered and oldie by some of you, having been released in '99; But let me remind you that if it wasn't for Mogwai half of the indie rock we've come to know and love would not exist. Now, this album for the most part is experimental and lyric less. Yes, that's right, no one sings. You can get the feeling of the songs by the lead guitar's romp through a sonic playground. Whilst accompanied by many different instruments along the way. Favorites of mine are track one Punk Rock, track four Y2K Non Compliant, and finally track eight, Ex Cowboy. This may be an aural stretch for some out there, but I suggest picking it up and giving it a listen. It'll defiantly show you where your roots are.


3: Death Cab for Cutie - You Can Play These Songs With Cords.

Ah, the lyrical genius of Ben Gibbard comes out in this the seventh album by him and the rest of Death Cab. A staple of indie rock, this DCFC album is possibly one of the best composed. Comprised of a total of 18 songs, this is a monster album. Filled with many guitar effects and synth noises, this album has more of a poppy feel than most. Besides that, you can hear Mr. Gibbard singing about well, what every most boys think, girls and why it doesn't work out. But while doing this, he does not get too whiney. All and all I believe that the three best songs on the album are; track 2 Champagne From a Paper Cup, track 8 Line of Best Fit, and track 15 Wait. These three songs show the broad range in which DCFC can perform and perform well.

That's all for now folks, I'll be back in a few with more updates.
Peace,
RPM

3:06am: The Individual Defines Everything.

3:23am: Ok, so my dive into existentialism is now taking up alot of my time... I like it much to much, which really can't happen. Anyhow, yall gotta learn how to live

12:16pm: Song of the Week
Kings of Leon - Red Morning Light

1. Rocks out with it's cock out.
2. Great lyrics
3. Unable to make out most lyrics.
4. Again, Rocks out.

2:08am: And thus, another lovely night comes to an end

4:07pm:

4:29am: Yay! I'm home, tonight was a very good night as I believe was had by all. So, work went fine, no big deal there. Now... on to the party.  Well well well, this was a pretty damn good party. Saw many people, some who I haven't seen in years. Fun was had by all. There was a party upstairs, doing it's thing, and then a dance party in the basement. Many many many people. More on this later, now I must sleep for tomorrow's easter festivities

12:09pm:

Ah, Saturday. Today seems like it's going to be an easy day, go to work, go to lunch followed by a little more work, then off to Jones' house for the Prom Party Gala. Also, work at best buy just keeps getting better, soon full time Well, what else can I say... hmm my plan on getting a car for the summer
is going along nicely, 84-87 Buick Grand National is within my grasp. Leave for Ft. Dix, NJ on like the 20th to be there on time for school. Stay there two weeks, and then get back on the road to go from NJ all the way to Ft. Leonard Wood, Mi so we'll see how that adventure goes. It'll be worth the money and the experience though.I'm going to be going through a live Gas Chamber, which means they put a live chemical agent in there with us and have us decontaminate equipment. So, it'll be fun.


-RPM

10:59am: Crazy Meta-Physics.
Ok, so last night I'm thinking, how do any of us know that we're seeing the same thing? We don't. There's no imperical standard for what is what. There's know way for us to know that our eyes see what another set of eyes would. As of right now, that's still medically impossible. Regardless, I digress. Ok, for instance, let's say you have an apple. Life tells us that apple = red. Yes? That's how we are all taught from the begining, Apples are red. Now, let's say this color that I've been told is the color red, is what every percieves as the color white. I my self wouldn't know that red isn't red but that's because I'm still calling it red like everyone else. What I physically see as a white apple is what I call a red apple, because I've been trained to from birth. I donno, the whole idea of vision and sight is a really weird idea. The only reason I think something exists is because I can touch it, but even though I can touch it how do I know it really exists? I don't. I don't know it exists because it's not me. Hell, techically I only exist because I choose to exist. That's still open for debate though.

4:09am: So look, tonight, the 24th, was the one year anv. of my mom passing away. Whatcha gonna do right??? Anyhow, it didn't go as bad as expected. I was at work from 2-9, then went to Ramone and Kowboy's for chill factor. So all and all today went well. How was your's?

10:20am: Happy Birthday Mom
Happy Birthday Mom, You would have been 49 today. I still miss you more than anyone knows. Don't forget that.
-RPM

12:48pm: I seriously have to go back to school next semester.... This semester off crap because I have to do this army stuff just fucking sucks. I want back in, finish it, and get my Industrial Engineering Degree and bankroll afterwards. That's all... lol that's all I want, well that and my 87 Buick Turbo Regal I'm getting this summer. I really want that too.

-RPM

7:53pm: Ah yay! Active duty soon....
Apr 22nd I go on active duty to two different posts for a new MOS.... yay! I'm going from a 15F01 Which is an aircraft electrician, to a nifty 74D20, which makes me a Nuclear Biological and Chemical Specialist and also promotes me to Sergeant. So yay for me. Peace

-RPM

1:19pm: This Is How I Really Feel








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