sooo...I was reading some lists on Forbes.com...like, richest celebs, authors, musicians, etc. and I come across something about Avril Lavigne. a few years ago, in my younger teen years, I was a huge fan of Avril, as obviously EVERY teen is. I hadn't listened to her music in a while though, even though I still think she's smokin hot. so this blurb on her said that she released a new album in April or somethin of 2007, (I missed it,) and that her hit single on that, "Girlfriend" became the 2nd most popular video of all time on youtube. I used to watch tons of stuff on youtube, and try to keep up with who's the current "youtube celebs." I'm kinda surprised that a video like hers hit the #2 all time spot. usually the top few are reserved for old classics, such as the #1 all time most viewed video, seen here: Evolution of Dance.
that video has been viewed OVER 72 MILLION times. that's a lot. but it's been popular for years. however, Avril's music video has only been out a few months, and already has over 69 million views. that's astounding. so I went and watched it. DAMN. she is so hot. check her out: Avril's Video
impressive eh? and the music is still hugely popular. I'm kinda tired of her old stuff, (only because I over-listened to it to the tune of 50 million times,) but I like the new stuff. I admit it. can't help it. it's smokin hot Avril.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
I'm Not There, I'm gone..
somehow I accidentally posted this on the Vaguely Vagabonds blog. oops. obv fixed it now tho.
lately I've started to see some things. some answers. they're costing a lot, but I think it's worth it.
the answer I've been given today is a simple one. ironically enough, this isn't the first time I've heard it. it's a very prevalent theme in Christian religion, and comes straight from the Bible. the theme is that works alone will not get you to heaven. it's not what you do that counts. it's seen in the bible here:
*Galatians 2:16
Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.
*1 Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
fairly simple, eh? except that I've missed it. a robot can be programmed to go on road trips, to meet people, to read good books, to smoke cigars with family, and to walk and see nature. this is all simple to do, but not to experience. not to live. the real test is inside. and lately I've been preoccupied with doing the right things, and I'm missing out on it all anyway.
kinda preachy, I know. and I referenced Christianity, which is REALLY rare for me. ever so sorry. won't happen again.
Soundtrack for the day: I'm Not There - Bob Dylan
lately I've started to see some things. some answers. they're costing a lot, but I think it's worth it.
the answer I've been given today is a simple one. ironically enough, this isn't the first time I've heard it. it's a very prevalent theme in Christian religion, and comes straight from the Bible. the theme is that works alone will not get you to heaven. it's not what you do that counts. it's seen in the bible here:
*Galatians 2:16
Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.
*1 Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
fairly simple, eh? except that I've missed it. a robot can be programmed to go on road trips, to meet people, to read good books, to smoke cigars with family, and to walk and see nature. this is all simple to do, but not to experience. not to live. the real test is inside. and lately I've been preoccupied with doing the right things, and I'm missing out on it all anyway.
kinda preachy, I know. and I referenced Christianity, which is REALLY rare for me. ever so sorry. won't happen again.
Soundtrack for the day: I'm Not There - Bob Dylan
Friday, January 25, 2008
The fox went out on a chilly night...
a few days ago, I was the most confused person on the planet. a far smarter person then me once said suffering was the greatest, (and only,) suffering. I believe it.
this morning, I am the happiest person on the planet.
what changed? nothing. it's easy to be confused when you can't see out of your own head. a step back clears so much. and I saw a fox. that actually did a lot. most will never know.
nature is the cure for all things. if one is in nature, and still suffering, it is only the trouble of that person's mind.
this morning, I am the happiest person on the planet.
what changed? nothing. it's easy to be confused when you can't see out of your own head. a step back clears so much. and I saw a fox. that actually did a lot. most will never know.
nature is the cure for all things. if one is in nature, and still suffering, it is only the trouble of that person's mind.
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