Tuesday.

Today was very nice. I had LSD (late start day), which means I start school at 8:40 instead of 7:00. I was there at 8 because that was the latest ride to school I could get. I don't really mind being there early, it was nice and quiet. Perfect for listening to music and doing some studying on a bench. Spanish was a lot more fun because everyone was more awake than usual and everyone participated more. I have a B+ in that class, but it will soon be an A. I have an 89.34%. So close. English went suprisingly well today also. I got 100% on a vocabulary test. I was assigned a 5 paragraph essay, which is about The Lord of the Flies. It is a very good book, but I think I would enjoy it more of we diddin't examine it closely and write stuff on it. It makes the book boring, bland, and redundant (in a sense that we read and re-read everything multiple times). But ther is a plus side, I can write it on any topic I choose. That makes things much easier. Jazz band was boring, as usual. The music I play is so elementary, in the key of Bb, 4/4 time, and a swing beat at 120 beats per minute. All of the songs are starting to sound the same to me and next class I am being graded on a song I knew how to play the second or third time I have looked at it. I am thinking about dropping that class to do independent study music, where I can just go into a practice room and play guitar and/or trombone for an hour and a half. That would be nice, then I would be able to teach myself to read music on guitar and to work on chords, scales, and theroy while still ebing able to play some of the trombone stuff that my teacher is having me learn. Plus, "Mose" (I don't want to say his real name), the teacher of the orchestra, both choirs, wind ensemble and the Ellington band (a jazz band that only plays duke ellington music) has a break during that time so if I need help for any reason, I can ask him. I like him, he actually teaches us and helps us improve instead of telling us to do something without any useful help or relevant suggestions on how to play our music. The teacher I have now is an idiot, we have 2 trombones, 5 trumpets, and about 8 saxophones and wonders why he can't hear any trombones. Hmm maybe it is because we are outnumbered like hell. He constantly tells us that we are going to be tested on something, wether it be a scale, intervals, a chart or solo, and never lives up to his word. Now that I have vented my anger, I can talk about other things. Math was easy today, we are starting a chapter and I already know about 90% of it. I should do well on the test. After school, I bummed a ride from my freind derek for a ride home. He's a nice guy, and he says he is interested in playing guitar. He is insanely good at violin, so I think he will catch on pretty quick. After I got home, I sat on the couch and watched a little T.V. and had my lunch (at 4:30). I ended up doing a lot of homework, which is why I am able to be blogging right now. I just realized that there are somewhere around 16 days of school until winter vacation. I cannot wait. I can't wait for the recording stuff and the clothes that I need very badly. I have grown about 3 inches this year and now some of my shirts are getting too small, including the one I got when I saw the Who at the Hollywood Bowl, August 9th 2004. I will never forget that day. Well, I hope all you bloggers are feeling as good as I am. Keep on truckin' and GMAS!

-Kevin

Thanksgiving

OK, first of all, sorry for not posting for over a week. Hope you don't mind.

I had only three days of school this week due to thanksgivin'. We finally switched seats on history. Thank god, I was isolated in the back where it was boring and dull. But now I don't sit near my teacher, which is bad because we used to have some fun debates.

My brother flew home from college, which was very pleasant. I don't see him much anymore so when he is home, it is very fun. We get along very well now, we don't really quarrel about anymore.

Thanksgiving was awesome. My mom made the best turkey I have ever tasted. It was a blast, but my grandfather and grandmother were unable to make it for a reason I do not know. It felt kinda empty without them there. Luckily my other grandmother made it, and she gave me 20 dollars which I greatfully accepted. My aunt mary brought three pies, one apple and two pumpkin. She makes the best pie. Take my word for it. I love the leftovers, espically my mom's home made cranberry sauce. Ok ok thats enough about the food. Uggh I gained 5 pounds in the span of 3 days. I'll have to work that off next week.

I promise to post more often. Thanks to all who gave me comments in the past.

-Kevin

My friend the Mantis.

Yesterday was an exciting day. When I came home from school, I noticed something on my dad's tire. As I looked closer, I could see it was a white praying mantis that was about 1 inch and a half long. They are pretty rare around where I am, I have seen only 2 in the wild previously. I picked him up and put him in a shrub right next to my garage and he has been there ever since. I hope he eats some of the spiders that make webs all over my side yard.

During my english class, we went to the computer lab and did a ROP (reigonal occupation program) survey. they showed the classes they offer, and the jobs that you may want. I am supposed to be a fisherman, ship captain or ship engineer. I would love to work at sea, but it showed that the employment for that job would go down 25% and the pay would go down. It is modest pay, but I would be happy with it.

Later that night I had a jazz concert. I had a solo and nailed it.

Today we had a huge discussion about American imperialism. I am normally not too interested in politics simply because I can't vote, but I really enjoyed it. Our whole class (like 35-40 kids) had to make a policy about foreign affaris. It turned out well, people agreed with my opinions and thoughts.

Changing my life with a wave of a hand.

To lead a better life I need my love to be here... Here, making each day of the year Changing my life with a wave of her hand Nobody can deny that there's something there There, running my hands through her hair Both of us thinking how good it can be Someone is speaking but she doesn't know he's there I want her everywhere and if she's beside me I know I need never care But to love her is to need her everywhere Knowing that love is to share Each one believing that love never dies Watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there I want her everywhere and if she's beside me I know I need never care But to love her is to need her everywhere Knowing that love is to share Each one believing that love never dies Watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there To be there and everywhere Here, there and everywhere.

Here, there and everywhere by The Beatles. It is one brilliant song. I have beel listening to it on repeat for a bout 10 mins. now. I cannot get enough of it, and it also expresses my thoughs about someone.

I wish John Lennon was not dead. Whenever I think about him being shot, it almost brings tears to my eyes... who would do such a thing? One can only imagine what life would be with him around, I think we'd be one step closer to world peace. And loads of great songs to listen to. One can only imagine.

Logging off on a sad note,
-Kevin

Pradtice turkey-day.

Sorry I did not follow up on my blog, I went over to my cousin's house again and slept over. We were playing computer games until 3:30 in the morning. There are two beds in the guest room. I slept in one and my cousin slept in the other, but when I woke up, I noticed he was sleeping in his room. I think he must have been sleepwalking, every time I sleep over he does that. Creepy.

My mom is practicing turkey cooking for thanksgiving. Lots of family members are coming over to eat and it should be a nice evening. Keep on bloggin'!

-Kevin

Saturday.

This week has been very plain. Yesterday was nice though, I had a day off due to veteran's day and I spent it at my cousin's house. We played computer games and listened to music. I had to leave because they were seeing the King Tut exhibit. I have already seen it, it was quite a let-down because not even a single part of the tomb was there. I guess when they brought the tomb to LA in the 70's, a hunk fell off of it and they vowed to never put King Tut himself "on tour." It was nice seeing all of his golden necklaces and the jars they put his organs in (tee-hee).

Oh, a pleasant suprise walked in through the door just now. My aunt Mary is here, so I am afraid I will have to cut my blog short. I expect to post another entry after my trombone lesson.

Pictures

Ok, the first two pictures are of me. The third one is my bird named buddy as a baby.

Breakfeasty in Los Angeles.

Another sunday. I don't know if it is me, but the whole day has seemed like one long morning. Listened to "Alan's Phsychadelic Breakfast" on the Meddle album by Pink Floyd. Hence the name of the post. I bought some more records today and I am seeing growth of my collection. Jazz by Queen, The Doors by The Doors, Rough Mix by Pete Townshend/Ronnie Lane, and Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd. I finally got my needles ordered from record outlet. One to replace the one I broke, one to replace the one I never had. Should cost me a bit of money though ($70 about). I don't care, the recording equipment I need (want) should be a gift at christmas. If any of you relatives are reading this, you know what to go for this christmas.

Tried to post another picture but can't. Try back later, I have a really cool picture in mind.
Give me a shout!

-Kevin

Summin' up the week.

Here is an old picture of me I found. I am having a nice chat with a parrot at a zoo in Hawaii two (or three?) years back. I have much longer hair now and I was a bit chubbier then. Enjoy. I will post some more old photos of me later.

I realized that I have not posted for a while. I am sorry folks, I have been really busy with math and spanish. The studying did pay off, I got an 84 percent on my math test. I think I will do better on the next test I recieve (I hope!). Give me a shout!

-Kevin