My World

So it's summer. I still hate it, but it's been kinder to me as of late. First the bad. Then the good.

It's bad enough I'm in summer school, but this is just terrible. My Zune was stolen. So I'm in third period gym. I have basketball. I hate basketball. I'm tired. I'm hungry. My teacher tells us to bring our things to the gym instead of finding another place to put them. Normally I'd use the auditorium, the spark counselors room, or another hiding spot. He tells us if we bring our stuff he can keep them safe from theft. I go to use the bathroom. When I get back he's moved the class to the weight room. My bag is in the corner open. I check my pants and my Zune is missing. When I tell the teacher what happend he replies with "Wow that sucks! Sorry but there's nothing I can do about it."Damn

I recently had a run-in with the police. I did some bad things, but I'm off the hook. Some cops really do care.

I have an amazing job. I go in early in the morning. I sign in. I leave. I love it.

I managed to write a song. I haven't written song lyrics in years so this was pretty big for me. It followed an extremely bad week and some rum to make me feel better. God I really hope alcohol isn't my muse. Alcoholism isn't funny kids.

"Expectations locking you in
But what can you say?
They’re too rough on us
We need time to play

Forget you responsibilities
Remake your world just follow me

Come, run away with me
Let’s change our destinies
You know that every star that shines for us is a light we’ll use to find our way.
You and I have a chance to find
Something new, but in our own sweet time
Just remember that, I’m there for you if you’re there for me.
Let’s find a sweet reverie.

Constant distraction
Muddles your view
Let’s change up the focus
Lighten the mood
Blind ambition
Will lead you astray
Just take it easy
And find your own way

All things will come in their own time
Just live for this moment, stop waiting in line"

Not my best work ever.

So anyway I needed a new place to chill with my friends. I was walking with my friend Jose up De Kalb in Brooklyn. I managed to find a small comfortable coffee shop. It's decorated with art by locals. There's comfortable furniture. To top it off the stuff is cheaper and better than Starbucks. I asked my friend Rachel if she knew any indie coffee shops in NYC, to which she replied "Didn't Starbucks eat them all?" Needless to say we were both very surprised. I love this place. To hell with the mall.

I have not played a musical instrument in a while. It would help if I didn't suck at guitar since I lack a piano in my home. My music teacher took care to lock all the pianos in my school for the summer.

I had several opportunities to try weed this month. At first I think i was all for it. Maybe even a little excited. However it was never convenient nor did I have a reason to try except for curiosity. The only thing was it was free. Not that you really get high off your first time anyway. My friend had tried fire kush on his first try. Not very smart but it wasn't his fault.

Apparently all of my friends had a forum and decided "Hey, let's tell Kamel all of our deep dark secrets and talk about each other behind our backs...." It's a bit weird. I'm not used to trying to solve problems I haven't been faced with but it's becoming increasingly easier. I'm not surprised by anything so I don't make people feel akward but it's just really weird.

I miss living in Brooklyn. I hate the Bronx. Not on it's own merit of course. It's just not home to me.

Club Banger has been keeping me up to date on dance music. Since I hit the indie scene I haven't really been keeping up. Drop some music blogs in my comments to help me out or just mention some bands in there.

Is It Fall Yet? Summer's still in full swing. Ugh.

No Hay Igual

So guys it is officially summer and things are finally into getting into full swing. Here's what my summer is looking like.

-Summer school. Every diligent students worst nightmare has just topped itself. Summer school now lasts until 2:20. Funny since school normally ends at 2:40. The entire student body is programmed for lunch. Not only that but I feel like a jackass because the classes I have could have been avoided if I would have just gone to them. The principal himself asked me why aren't I going to class when I do so well on standardized tests. Even if to only get a 55 you still won't have to retake the class. It's my fault. I'm an idiot.

-Work. I applied for an SYEP job. This means I'm working horrible hours for minimum wage. That Sidekick is going to be so worth it. Too bad summer school is cutting into my hours, but my supervisor is being cool about it.

-So changes went on in my house. Let's just say it left me with a new bigger bedroom. I'm liking the new space. I get a closet in my room. I bought my own bookcase. Now I just need lots of posters.

-I actually finished a project in my graphics class on time. Check it out. Click for full image.

Media Major Rocks!

-So I've narrowed down my choices of schools to: Mannes, Berklee, Hunter, Brooklyn, and SUNY Purchase. Most of these will require auditions of I guess my voice and or a portfolio of my compositions. I've got lot's of work to do.

-Since starting to do the group thing I've come to realize how important having a phone is. Once again that Sidekick better be worth it.

-Sibelius > Finale. It is a fact. I've tried both and Sibelius pwns.


So this is pretty much life for now. Here's to hoping the summer doesn't get too boring.