you know what our killer is? wolves.

For the past few days I've been pretty down and out because of an excruciating canker sore that grew from three little sores into one big massive beast. Drinking, eating, and talking are very difficult tasks. Even breathing through my mouth can hurt. Just constant pain that I can only describe as someone sawing through your lip with a serrated knife. I've never experienced this, but I think this is how it would feel probably. Though oddly enough, I fantasize about cutting my lip off a lot lately. Anyway, by the time this heals, I'm either never going to be able to drink green tea again or I am going to actually turn green. I've had like 800 cups. And I don't mean to sound complainy or anything. I just don't really have anything else to update about because it's the only thing I've been "doing". Just getting up late (though sporadically waking up through the night because of pain) and going to bed early (3am is really early for me) and aching. Be that as it may, today it was finally pretty outside and Gizmo and I enjoyed looking at it. Whenever I look out, he comes over and tries to jump/claw up to see too but is too small, so I lift him up. It's really cute. I tried to capture it as best as I could. Though it's a little bit scary when he sees my mom pull in the drive way and he tries to jump out the window. Many thanks to whoever invented window screens.

I'll tell you when I can whisper it in your ear

This is Hello Tokyo. They are from Brooklyn, NY. They are awesome. And I'm not just saying that because 75% of the band is a good friend of mine. They just released a new album called "Sell the Stars" and I went to their show/release party at the Fire in Philadelphia, PA on on Friday to picked it up and it's so awesome. My blog is far from being a music blog of any kind, but I would recommend this album to anyone! And now, I recommend it to you.

you always smile but in your eyes your sorrow shows

Though the weather was quite nice today, there was something a bit odd going on. Some sort of disease infiltrated the entire Cumberland County area. A disease I'll tentatively entitle 40 miles peritis. If you're worried that you've contracted this disease, here are the symptoms: Extremely slow acceleration. Excessive slow down for turns/stops. Excessive pre-turn blinkering. Decreased vision and ability to read signs. Lack of consideration for other drivers. Inability to drive over 40 miles per hour. An increased desire for gambling or sexual activities. Dry eyes. Cotton mouth. Alright, I might have embellished a little towards the end. But if you're suffering from any of these symptoms, please refrain from operating heavy machinery including your oversized yellow truck, bright yellow neon, or any other kind of car, motorcycle, or moped.

In other news, J&TY recieved their first check! Royalty check? No. Pay check? Not really. Our first internet sales check! We sold enough CDs on CDBaby.com to warrant a checkity check check! woot woot! Now I just have to take this baby to the biggity bank! I hope there's more like these to come!

Actually, it would be even better if I was getting checks that I could actually spend. I need a job. It's just beyond pathetic at this point. I hate my life.

Could be worse though. I could be a prostitute named Shylah.

Better than anything that was on the radio..

When I told my mom I was going to see Army of Me an hour and a half away in Tom's River, she said, "Oh my God..", and I said, "They're worth it!" Well, friends, I was not wrong!!! So worth it!!

Maybe, but maybe not

We played Studio LuLoo's despite the power being mercilessly cut. There wasn't any air conditioning and before we went on they switched power generators and the power stopped working and so Nathan did an accapella set through a Vitamin water bottle. I think it was probably our best show.. ever. That is, til they switched the generators back and the power started up again and the show went on. After hitting such a high with Nathan's solo performance, it was all down hill from there. And I lost a pint of sweat I'll never get back!

Apparently, we gave it to the right guy.

People that know me, have already heard about this, but for memory's sake I'm going to say a little something about it. And if you don't know me and you're wondering what's going on here, I'll explain. Jamie, Lisa, and I went to see Good Charlotte at the House of Blues and afterward we were super cool enough to be on the guest list for the private after party. Joel (Madden) DJed, Nicole (Richie) waved, Benji (Madden) talked on the phone, and we danced. Later Joel did not want to "lose his party" so we were unable to talk to him, but Paul (Thomas), the bassist, was brave and unafraid of losing anything and stopped to talk with us. Turned out to be the best possible situation. We chatted with him for a while and gave him a copy of our CD. Mind you, we've given it to a handful of other "professial musicians" and never heard anything back. Well, the very next day he left the above pictured comment. I'm consistently looking for validation that doing this isn't absolutely a waste of time and that's a pretty good one right there. Not only did a successful musician give his approval, but a musician from a band that I love. It's very encouraging. I wasn't sure if he would listen at all, let alone listen right away and then come and connect back with us. It's just so awesome. haha I don't know how to express it! But I'm definitely going to remember this if I ever get anywhere in this business. Never going to get too busy or important! And to end this, I love Paul! ♥

I want to see everything you have to offer me

As I briefly said in my last post, I had more news than just Gizmo being cute and Google being stupid. Madness was afoot at the Bus Stop Cafe yesterday evening and it was worthy of two camera coverage. The brilliance isn't accurately captured in my photos, but the video Lisa got will no doubt express things a little better. But Jamie, seen here bamboozled at the sight of a foreign, un-Yet related bass, was a temporary Atomic Orphan. She played a mean E string which really added a special flare to the fantastic display of musical craftsmenship. Perhaps if she sticks it out with them she'll be able to at least teach a certain someone that if he's going to cover "Sanctuary" than he'll have to learn that it's not called "Sacrifice". That it in fact has no mention of the word "sacrifice" what so ever. Though I'm sure "Sacrifice" could be wonderful. Anything the Atomic Orphan's put their stamp on is by no means mind blowing. So I have no doubt that "Sanctuary" done as "Sacrifice" would be nothing less!

In other completely unrelated news, Gizmo got a haircut and a bloody foot today. Yeah, big day for the Mo. He was like a brand new dog when he came plopping back into my room this afternoon fresh from gettin his hairrr did. And as we do most afternoons, we were running around in the backyard. My mother joined us and somewhere in the mix Gizmo completely broke one of his nails. I came inside after him and I noticed there was like a circle of red paw prints. At first we thought maybe it was Zoee. That is until Gizmo stepped on my foot and I then had blood on it! I didn't have time to be grossed out, though. When my baby is bleeding I don't really care too much about anything else. And he was growling and pretty upset, but it was okay. I held him and my mom washed it and put antiseptic on it and I managed to NOT cry! hizzah!

I am just feeling under the weather

My head is killing me, but this picture makes life feel a little more worth living!

And on a completely unrelated note, why is Google video being a total tool? Yesterday I tried to upload two videos on there (because they're bigger than 100MB) and usually it works fine, but now when it's done (and it takes FOREVER) I'll go to see it and it's just a gray screen that plays for 2 whole seconds. I don't know what the hizell is going on with it, but it's seriously frustrating. I tried it again today and it did the same thing so I say flip dat. pshaw.

I have more to update about. Crazy things. But, I are tired. I are going to lay down. Good day!

we do what we need to be free

Last night I finally caught up with 1999 and saw Fight Club. Years ago, I came in while my brother was watching it and I saw from the scene that Ed Norton beats himself up in his boss' office til nearly the end. Though I was confused, I did see the "twist" that was supposed to be a surprise. After that, I just never bothered to watch it because I basically knew how it was going to end. Well, last night it came on and I watched it from start to finish and I'm glad that I finally did. And it wasn't completely ruined knowing the twist, either. It actually just made me enjoy things in a different way. I guess I just enjoyed it in the same way that people enjoyed it their second time seeing it. Noticing things I might not have noticed had I not known the twist. I probably don't need to be so cryptic about the twist. I'm sure I'm about the last person to finally have seen Fight Club in it's entirety. Ah well. It was good. I hope that my insomnia doesn't end with me shooting myself in the jaw, though.

I can't believe I went to bed shortly after watching that movie. Thank God for the Office. It wiped my mind clean of all the gruesome scenes.

Speaking of gruesome, has anyone seen that commercial Meatloaf did for Go Phones? It's nearly as horrible as seeing his dead body on a table with half his head blown off, but in a completely different way. If you haven't seen it, try to avoid it.

my first webcam video

I had a rather uninteresting day. Mostly filled with reloading the WSTW website over and over to see if they had the podcast from last night up yet (which they STILL don't! what gives?!), but I also got some things accomplished. Like what things? Like I got the "new" webcam Lisa gave me working! It actually was a little bit harder than expected because my computer is special and couldn't find this file and I had to have the computer search for it and then put it in manually and... this probably isn't making much sense to anyone so just take my word and believe it was a little touch and go. I thought perhaps my computer was too retarded to handle this new fangled technology. But it worked out for the best in the end! holler! So, I wanted to throw together a quick first video to say "Hi Lisa!" or "Thanks Lisa!" or something.. but, well, this is how it turned out...


But I think that about sums it up. :D

you've lost control

I never post or blog anymore. Why is this? Because I never seem to use my camera anymore. Well, today it got a little use. Like 5 whole pictures worth. Check dis shizz out, homies:
Not just a band played on the radio. We're also a band that's performed live on the radio and been interviewed! I think that makes us legit if nothing else has.

Considering what the power of cupcake cones have gotten me thus far, I think I should start making them more often! Particularly the next time I go to DC... ;)

now it's right in my face

With about 2 hours of sleep, I got a lot accomplished.
The good and the blah.

The Good!

The Blah.

watching me like you never watched no one

Here is the first review J&TY have received on itunes. It's not only quite an honor to be reviewed by a complete stranger (usually it's just our friends that take the time to do it), but to be reviewed with such eloquent and poignant language is truly a blessing. And absolutely blog-worthy. Behold the thoughts of Jeremy M!

Thanks, dude! Where ever you are!

are you my family?

It was about 62 degrees today. That's nice, but it's not good enough!
I'm still cold!

if I was smart I'd never call you again

Today didn't turn out exactly the way I had imagined it. I imagine it didn't quite go the way Jamie had expected either. When I think back on the evening on a whole, I think that maybe I should have driven. There's quite a few reasons why it might have been a good choice. Hmmm.. ;) Be that as it may, Nicole Atkins was just as good as I thought she'd be and more. She has such an incredible voice. I'm so jealous of her talent. Because it's not just a great voice. There's a lot of great voices out there. But it's just got this great raw edge to it. And she really knows how to write a song that displays it. I wish I could write a song that I could show more of my range than I have written. And considering this was the first time I saw her live, I'm happy to report that she's also got a great personality. She's cute, but sarcastic. Quick on her feet and intelligent. With so much talentless, produced bullshit around (even locally), Nicole is truly refreshing. And just when I couldn't love her anymore, she came out and did her cover of "Pissing in a River" by Patti Smith as an encore. Fucking amazing. I don't know what I was doing before I came home the night I "discovered" Nicole Aktins, but I'm glad I came in just when I did because had I come in at any other moment, I might not have ever seen her on Dave Letterman and I might be seriously missing out!

ps. Sorry you had such a havoc filled day, Jamie.

for all the good it'll do ya, you can die

Every year my cousins make personalized eggs for everyone in the family. I think they're probably a bit old to be making these, but considering the big deal their mother makes over them I guess I can see why they're still making them. One of these years they'll even spell my name right.

happy easter, bitches.

test.. 1, 2.. test...

I just wanted to see what this shit was like.

And since I did it, I guess I'll give a little 411 on this Amie Street site. It's a music community that's kind of different. I enjoy going there and checking out music. You can get some good deals because when you start out, everything is free, but as more people download it, the songs start becoming worth money - up to $0.98 or so. So friends, even if you have the album, go download it now for free and make the price go up! haha

you'll have to excuse me, the hunt is afoot

Gizmo and I are lazy. This crappy weather, unemployment, and life have us down. Well, mostly me. But it had Gizmo so down yesterday that he puked three times. Luckily, I'm just overcome with a sort of malaise. Just an emotion or a hunger type of malaise. Not something serious like cancer, cerebrovascular accident, or internal bleeding.

Hopefully with the coming of Spring and the possibility of a job on the horizon, I'll pull myself out of this rut I'm in and start feeling better. And I better start soon because J&TY have a Grand Ram Band Slam to win!

March 26th - Vote for us!

we were caught with our hands in the air

Things Happened on March 11th, 2008

These two mofo's had a birthday. They collectively turned 29. Is that an accurate statement? Or did they collectively turn 58? I don't know. Twins are weird. I don't know why I'm putting in my blog that they had a birthday as if they're my buddies. But it is something that happened on March 11th so it's alright. It counts. Sorry Johnny Knoxville, you did not make the cut. Don't feel bad, neither did Jimmy's dog, Sketch. I'm rambling.

Also, Jamie, Lisa, and myself found a Cosi, an Urban Outfitters, and an American Apparel on the same block in Philadelphia! And thus we celebrated by eating some Cosi. I could have and should have gotten a shot of Jamie in her brand spankin' new hat from UO, but I was too blinded by her beauty! I was afraid it would break my camera!

After our delicious dinner, we walked over to the World Cafe Live and showed support for Vince from Army of Me. He was there all by his lonesome. No Brad. No band. Just Vince. But he held his own. Played a lot of new jams and impressed us all. He also demonstrated how long it takes him to do anything and lied about his juggling skills. But more importantly, he told his friend Colin that I have a good voice. That I can "actually sing", unlike himself. (his words, not mine) I have been validated by someone I admire! Feels good, people! I can't deny it!

Then Jamie and I got back to the parking garage we left the car at and it was all locked up. I knew that the sign said it closed at 12:30 and I had been keeping an eye on the time, but somehow it took a bit longer to walk back there and by the time we got there it was already 12:35. But somehow we are the luckiest SOB's on the planet because as we're standing there by the gate a man pulls around and says, "do you need to get your car?" and low and behold, he let us in and we got the car and left. And bonus - we didn't have to pay! Our lives would have been so much more complicated had he not come around. Not to mention we would have been fined for leaving the car in there 24 hrs without a permit. So, really, we are so damn lucky. haha

Fin.



shit. That last part technically happened on March 12th, 2008. oh well.

believe me when i tell you i'll never do you no harm

My cousin, John, got married on Saturday. He's younger than my oldest brother and older than my other brother and now married. No pressure on my brothers. No pressure. It really shouldn't be any pressure considering my cousin, Katie, has two babies and is 4 months younger than me. Everyone has their own speed. My speed tends to be extremely slower than the average bear, it seems.


I don't mind weddings asides from the times that they play slow music. It's not like I'm sitting there pining for a man (maybe one in particular) or something. I don't weep to myself and wish I were married or anything. I just hate how I get left at the table all alone with my high school aged cousins so I feel not only awkward, but also like I'm sitting at the kiddie table. My brother was bold. He was going up to girls that were sitting alone and asking them to dance. Nobody did that to moi. Not that I really would have wanted them to. That would have been weird. I didn't even slow dance much at my senior prom with my boyfriend. Slow dancing is boooring. Maybe I'll grow to love it. I might like it if it's the right guy. Who knows.


Today some of the family came over to the house for a lunch/dinner thing. Linner. When I get up in the morning, it's terribly unsettling to hear the sound of my little cousin Alex's voice coming from the downstairs. People arriving early is so annoying. It definitely put me in the worst mood ever. haha But it went alright, I suppose. I actually played a lot with Katie's little baby, Autumn. She's just a cute little 5 month old that doesn't hardly cry and smiles a lot. I like them like that. I'm not going to like her anymore when she can walk and talk. She's in that good age where she's not too fragile to touch and aware enough of her surroundings to be amusing. Plus, Gizmo was freaked the fuck out by her so that was really amusing for me.


But the highlight of my weekend was definitely running into none other than WILL FERREL at the movie theater tonight. He's not a great coach, but he's a great promoter and you better believe that Jamie, Matt, and I tried to talk him into promoting J&TY, but it seems he's got his hands full having a new step-brother AND working for the NBA. He does it ALL. But I still want Steve Carell to be my best friend. But that's neither here nor there! Just know, Will Ferrel IS as awesome in person as he seems on screen! But somehow even taller than I imagined.