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SERGIO ENCISO
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July 01, 09:47 PM
June 2010 About the future, manifestos, and mayo.
Think of this as a state of the union address; Full of lies and promises. Only difference is that I will not wear a suit and there will be no rebuttal by the opposing party; maybe I’ll wear the suit. To keep myself from going on into a tangerine coloured tangent, I will focus on one main subject and completely veer off from there.
The future is a lie and you know it.
I’m kidding. The future is not a lie and you don’t know it. That was reverse psychology.
At this moment my future is not in my hands directly. ( I don’t think it ever has been.) June has made this more than clear. I’ve always been jealous of the kids who have a pre-determined future. They know they want to be (insert career) because their father/grandfather had that career or dreamed of having that career. They can go through college knowing what the future will hold. Thus having time for more important things like drinking themselves blind and posting on facebook about how awesome it was. I know not all folks are like that. We all get our own path to follow or not follow. It’s just that, at the moment, I haven’t the slightest clue of what my future is. And I’m completely fine with it.
I put the Man in Manifesto
This month could be best described as a turning point. I know what you’re thinking; ‘oh he’s going to go all epiphanal* on me.’ You’re only half right. This month has brought events that have forced me to reflect on who I am and what my ‘mission’ is. Did you roll your eyes when you read the word mission? yes, I heard them grinding too. I’ll be the first one to tell you that goals, mission statements, and plans are ‘a bag of hurt’. Motivational posters with kitties hanging in there. Motivational speakers who overcame tragedy and now want to rub it in your face while selling your their DVD/CD collection. Productivity gurus who hold the secret to making friends (the secret is poking on facebook). It’s all BS. It’s just a way to capitalize on your miserabilia. That being said, one does need at some point a sort of a manifesto. Not to shove in peoples faces when they ask what ones purpose is, but to keep one aligned and on track to wherever it is they want to go. And to make things douchy I will now waste moments of your time by giving you what I deem to be my manifesto. You do know you don’t have to read this do you?
- I will not forget where I came from
- I will work as hard as my father and grandfather have worked
- I will be a good role model to my younger siblings
- I will not be afraid to share my talents
- I will forgive and ask for forgiveness
- I will tell the truth
- I will take care of my body
- I will ask for help
- I will appreciate what others do for me
- I will love
- I will not give a fuck what anyone else thinks
Wasn’t that the wankiest thing you’ve ever heard? I guess It’s not really there for you. It’s for me. So I can keep this in mind whenever I fall off the path. It’s as stupid and cheesy as the motivational dvds from the douchy guy in the Sear’s suit. But, ‘I will not give a fuck what anyone thinks’.
About mayo.
fuck mayo.
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April 27, 03:02 PM
Chester the cat says hello to the internet.
I could blog about something important or I could post a video of my cat.
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April 19, 09:39 PM
An appreciation of brass
I’ve always had a thing for the brass sound. Ironically it’s the only instrument that I can’t really play. Well I haven’t really tried. Anyway, brass instruments tend to be pushed into certain genres and sounds. Sometimes they can be seen as campy or even old. And in some ways it’s true. I roll my eyes every time I hear a high school band attempt a cover of a pop song. Yes it’s loud, but there’s no energy, no chaos, no surprises. I’ve scoured the youtubes for some brass bands that are more my style. Read on, fellow reader.
I love the Serbs and their brass bands. Here’s the Picikato brass band doing what they do best.
Of course you can’t forget the Mexican brass bands. Here’s one playing some classic mambo. None of that lame-ass girly banda romantica bs. Screw them and their faux-hawks.
Here’s another Mexican banda. Playing el ‘Pato Asado’ which means the grilled duck? it’s probably some euphemism or something. They’re obviously playing a song about banging girls and drinking 40s.
and now to the other side of the world with the KOCANI ORKESTAR. Another sound I’m completely in love with.
This is Beirut playing the shrew. Beautiful song. Some accordion to go with your brass.
Finally we have one of my favourite things. In NOLA they see people off to the pearly gates with a fucking loud brass band. It’s a celebration of your life. When I go I want to go with a brass band.
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April 08, 09:39 PM
RAD: Stylish White Female
So every now and then I find someone that’s particularly amazing. Today we have Terra McBride from Pittsburgh, PA. She is the Stylish White Female. What I like about Terra is that she gives a fresh face to fashion. It’s not a big operation. There are no million dollar designer threads. There are no flamboyant make-up artists. And there are no professional photographers with large format cameras and huge soft boxes.
It’s simply Terra. She comes up with the outfits, she goes out and takes the photos (by herself) and she posts them on her blog. I don’t actually know much about fashion but the outfits look amazing. And they seem to be at a price that normal human beings can afford. This is the opposite of a thick issue of Vogue. This is real.
So if you’re into fashion check her blog out. Even if you’re not, one can really appreciate how much effort she puts into her site. I sort of wish she had a ‘donate’ button on her site. Oh also, follow her on the twitters. @spicymeatball
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April 06, 11:48 PM
Top 10 Reasons to get an iPad
Still on the fence about weather or not you should get an iPad? Decided to get one but not sure which one to get? Need advice on how convince your wife that it’s not a toy but in fact a tool for you to be awesome? After extensive research and googling, I have for you the top ten reasons why YOU should get an Apple iPad. Right after the jump.. of course.
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April 01, 07:28 PM
I’m looking for a Lady Friend COULD IT BE YOU!
Zooey Deschanel is ‘Taken’. Those are the facts of life. Being awesome is great but it’s always awesomer when you can share it with a nice lady. So I’m proud to announce an open call for potential Lady friends. Bored? Desperate? looking for that ‘rock bottom’ to come back up from? Fill out the form below and YOU may have a chance of being my lady companion. I may even buy you lunch.
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE FORM
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March 31, 09:07 PM
Boston March 27th 2010
So last weekend, Salvador, Beto and Christian went on a little trip to Lynn and Boston as a last day out with Salvador. Salvador is leaving for Mexico in the coming weeks. I haven’t really been in the city lately so it was nice to get back out there. More after the Jump.
Lynn
On the Lynnway there is this cool flea market type place. It’s an especially depressing place to be, yet incredibly fun.
they have all the latest fashions
mannequins to write home about.
Obama towels!
And Jesus Pants!
Revere Beach
After wandering around for a while we headed over to revere beach for some fun in the sun.
We did a bit of artwork for the community
and we had general good clean fun.
Boston
We headed downtown for some food and touristy activities
We saw a street performer doing his thing.
We had some Anna’s (naturally)
We saw some barf inducing HD 3D Televisions at the Sony Style store
We beat up some PAX East nerds
And we went up to a tall building as all tourists should
Although I’ve run around the city many a time with many a girl, I found this trip refreshing. Some of my friend’s hadn’t done the touristy thing around Boston. So it was neat to show them around and confidently push my way around people to get to the subway. I missed riding the T. All the chimes and voices bring back fond memories. BOOP PARK STREET. Some day I’ll live close to the city and be cool like the rest of you.
So, Farewell Salvador. I hope your years here were interesting. We’ll see you some time soon.
You can see the full photo set here
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July 28, 10:42 AM
Oops
So my I accidentally wiped my iPhone trying to upgrade to iOS4. So the photos I took also are gone. This sort of kills the picture every day thing. I was a bit discouraged but I have no option but to continue. Changing every to most days.
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June 11, 10:47 PM
6.11.10 Bleeding through the wall
this sort of reminds me of the ghosts that come out the walls in Silent Hill 4 just more colourful. Taken with D80
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June 10, 05:25 PM
6.8.10 Brother
Place holder for a photo I took today but it’s film. I need to develop it first.
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June 02, 10:39 PM
Now I do as I please, and I lie through my teeth
Someone might get hurt, but it won’t be me
Should probably feel cheap, but I just feel free
And a little bit empty - June 02, 09:35 PM
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May 31, 03:49 PM
5.31.10 Chester :P
Lazy memorial day afternoon. Hanging out with a cat and taking in the sun. Taken with d80 Full set here.
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May 28, 07:27 PM
“Twenty Followers. I promise to work harder to be a good photographer. Thank you.”
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July 17, 02:52 PM
014: El Pulpo Paul
This song is about how an octopus chose Spain to be slightly competent. -
July 07, 09:27 PM
013: easier than giving up
recorded after a bit of a rough segment.
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June 20, 07:47 PM
012: Awaken and gone
Sometimes this happens.
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June 03, 12:57 PM
011: it started with nothing
a song about nothing then something then nothing. most of the tracks were one offs.
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June 03, 11:49 AM
Psyche!!!!
I wrote another 10 songs this month. This set of songs (I’m still finding the correct name for each set of 10) is entitled
Kinderkat: None of these are love songs.These songs are all one giant song in some ways. They were all written and recorded by me. I will be posting a song a day till we reach 21 songs on the overal count. More to come.
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June 02, 10:50 PM
“I haven’t written anything in a month. This is obviously not going anywhere. I GIVE UP.”
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May 06, 01:33 PM
010: I may have died.
This song concludes the first section of kinderkat songs. I’m sort of behind schedule or whatever. But 10 songs in one month isn’t so bad? I want to set certain constraints for each set of 10. Maybe just working with a certain subject or certain instruments or certain method of recording. The first ten was just testing the waters, the next should be different. I say a lot of things. I’m debating whether or not to include the methods I use to get these songs done. Perhaps at least say what I used to make it. Anyway, 10 done, 101 to go.
xx
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May 04, 05:22 PM
009: Amanda at the auto-show
I was singing this to myself yesterday, sat down today and recorded the complete song in less than an hour. The lyrics are kinda dumb. I wrote it for fellow twitter @am I like writing songs for twitter people. Will I be in the double digits soon?
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May 04, 05:13 PM
008: Surviving the Aquapocalypse
meant for the clubs, of course.
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April 29, 01:19 PM
007 Fly Icarus
a song inspired by @flyicarus twitter name. Made completely blindfolded and in 30 second increments three times a year. Synths played with the beak of an extinct animal. MP3 was rendered on Steve Job’s iPad. Originally recorded at Abbey Road studios but was later re-recorded in my room ‘cause the drums sounded a little TOO Bonzo.
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April 28, 08:19 AM
006 KinderGoth
this song is about throwing muffins at crowds of middle aged womans
play this in your car and sing along to your own made up lyrics. -
April 27, 02:37 PM
005 I swear it’s sumatra
song about you and me living in a quiet town and hanging out with chester the cat. I actually have songs 6 and 7 ready too. But you’ll have to wait till tomorrow. :D
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April 17, 09:18 AM
update and such
Music for songs 005 and 006 are done. Lyrics and ‘vocals’ coming up. May work on song 007 today. Things are picking up hurray!
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April 15, 12:33 PM
004: Dreams of being sick.
I couldn’t sleep, so I made this. I guess it’s a song. It reminds me of being sick. Not cough cough sick, but stuck in a cold hospital forever, sick.
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April 13, 07:15 PM
004
Music for 004 is done. I think. I always have a hard time with lyrics. There’s really not much I have to say. I’ll come up with something I hope. Im going to start doing different things in terms of music. You can only go so far with the electronicy indie bs.
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April 08, 09:37 AM
003: The story of the shiny girl part II
This is a birthday song I wrote for miss Leanne. Shiniest girl I’ve ever met :) Follow her on twitter @cassiopeia11 and wish her a happy happy birthday.
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April 07, 07:17 PM
Number three
I’m done with the music for song 003 yet to be titled. Hopefully I’ll have lyrics and vocals for tomorrow. Exciting times I tell ya.
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April 07, 09:42 AM
002: Drafting Wills
Title by the lovely @carousella
I’m a little behind on this song making thing. Let’s hope this is the beginning of a plethora of creativity or something. This song is about chocolates and elevator rides to cambodia. -
March 24, 06:09 PM
001: Leave my arizona iced tea out of this
Well, here we go. Written in while it was raining out. It’s just a sad dance song I guess.
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March 24, 06:08 PM
OneHundredEleven
Talk about ambitious. I’ve decided to write one hundred and eleven songs by this time next year. I started 3.25.10 and will hopefully reach that goal 3.25.11
All songs must be original songs, so no covers. Wish me luck and let me know if you’d like to collaborate on a song with me.
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014: El Pulpo PaulThis song is about how an octopus chose Spain to be slightly competent.0 plays
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013: easier than giving up recorded after a bit of a rough segment.5 plays
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012: Awaken and gone Sometimes this happens.13 plays
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011: it started with nothing a song about nothing then something then nothing. most of the tracks were one offs.10 plays
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010: I may have died. This song concludes the first section of kinderkat songs. I’m sort of behind schedule or whatever. But 10 songs in one month isn’t so bad? I want to set certain constraints for each set of 10. Maybe just working with a certain subject or certain instruments or certain method of recording. The first ten was just testing the waters, the next should be different. I say a lot of things. I’m debating whether or not to include the methods I use to get these songs done. Perhaps at least say what I used to make it. Anyway, 10 done, 101 to go. xx15 plays
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009: Amanda at the auto-show I was singing this to myself yesterday, sat down today and recorded the complete song in less than an hour. The lyrics are kinda dumb. I wrote it for fellow twitter @am I like writing songs for twitter people. Will I be in the double digits soon?17 plays
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008: Surviving the Aquapocalypse meant for the clubs, of course.9 plays
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007 Fly Icarus a song inspired by @flyicarus twitter name. Made completely blindfolded and in 30 second increments three times a year. Synths played with the beak of an extinct animal. MP3 was rendered on Steve Job’s iPad. Originally recorded at Abbey Road studios but was later re-recorded in my room ‘cause the drums sounded a little TOO Bonzo.15 plays
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006 KinderGoth this song is about throwing muffins at crowds of middle aged womansplay this in your car and sing along to your own made up lyrics.17 plays
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005 I swear it’s sumatra song about you and me living in a quiet town and hanging out with chester the cat. I actually have songs 6 and 7 ready too. But you’ll have to wait till tomorrow. :D18 plays
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004: Dreams of being sick. I couldn’t sleep, so I made this. I guess it’s a song. It reminds me of being sick. Not cough cough sick, but stuck in a cold hospital forever, sick. Happy Song.16 plays
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003: The story of the shiny girl part II This is a birthday song I wrote for miss Leanne. Shiniest girl I’ve ever met :) Follow her on twitter @cassiopeia11 and wish her a happy happy birthday.19 plays
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002: Drafting Wills Title by the lovely @carousella I’m a little behind on this song making thing. Let’s hope this is the beginning of a plethora of creativity or something. This song is about chocolates and elevator rides to cambodia.31 plays
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001: Leave my arizona iced tea out of this Well, here we go. Written in while it was raining out. It’s just a sad dance song I guess.27 plays
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Updates
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@fakecomedian thanks!! I am both honoured and humbled. also a little aroused? is that weird?40 minutes ago from web
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LIVING THE DREAM RT @Grenkappa All these hipster girls love me. I love it.52 minutes ago from web
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All this work and I forgot one essential part of the day. Lunch. Meh I'll schedule it for next week. Where's my PA!132 minutes ago from web
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@SquiggleJay I envy your workplace haha.138 minutes ago from web
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@SquiggleJay thats what happens when you become friends with your co workers. We remain mortal enemies. Therefore we get shit done.141 minutes ago from web
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@SquiggleJay it does when I'm there.145 minutes ago from web
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I've been on the phone for a while and I gotta pee like a truck stop. I thought you would like to know twitter.157 minutes ago from web
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I like when meeting actually result in people doing things. Hurray for productivity.166 minutes ago from web
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@rachyrach1 I'd totally go!167 minutes ago from web
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@CaraTerez Well I could have drunken myself blind last night. I did not drink anything. I WIN. I think.3 hours ago from web
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@CaraTerez you're such a fucking hipster. I want you.3 hours ago from web
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La verdad no se como tuitear en español. em. #internetnecesario #yosiledaba y todo eso.3 hours ago from web
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@angel_rueda haha thanks! ahora tendre que tuitear en español3 hours ago from web
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@thatgirlallie keep feeling whatever it is you're feeling?3 hours ago from web
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@CaraTerez feel better <33 hours ago from web
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@thatgirlallie woah wrong person hahaha.3 hours ago from web
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@thatgirlallie feel better <33 hours ago from web
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@maggiesd well yes I didn't mean right now. 4-5 years sounds good! haha <33 hours ago from web
