August 23rd, 2009 § 1
My current desktop background
So. Brand New’s new album Daisy is coming out in September (I’ve already pre-ordered the signed cd and vinyl) and it’s wholeheartedly renewed my interest in the forums on their street team. I think this mashup is amazing. Kanye West is quite a guilty pleasure of mine.
August 21st, 2009 § 0
This is how I’m trying to feel:
This is how I actually feel:
I move back to Sidney OH next Friday unless I can find a job in the next week. And I’ve lost my glasses which is terribly inconvenient for late nights/early mornings.
August 6th, 2009 § 1
I have only in the last few months become a huge fan of NPR’s Exclusive First Listen. But they’ve had some great stuff in the last few weeks! Most recently you can hear Brendan Benson’s My Old, Familar Friend two weeks before it hits stores!
Benson is well know for his work with The Raconteurs, partnering with Jack White from The White Stripes and Cincinnati’s own Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler from The Greenhornes. If you’re at all a fan of Benson’s last release, An Alternative to Love, then you will enjoy My Old Familar Friend. But don’t take my word for it! Full album is streaming for free at NPR Exclusive First Listen!
Alright. I’ll be honest. I’ve been in love with this band since I was 16 years old. I own The Rookie Lot (the band some of the members were in before Brand New/Movielife/Nightmare of You- number 387/1000) 7inch. I’m a super fan. I cannot wait for this album to come out. They will be releasing the single “At The Bottom” on their myspace on Monday August 10th. You can hear a clip here. It reminds me a bit of Modest Mouse, but I’m excited for the new direction. Additionally, spin.com reports that this album was conceived by guitarist Vincent Accardi instead of frontman Jesse Lacey. This will be an intense month and a half of anticipation.
August 6th, 2009 § 0
What an unflattering angle… However, I’m seriously considering just doing video updates on this site from now on. Also, Funny People was great, but it was waaaay too long. When James Taylor yelled “Fuck Facebook!” I almost peed my pants.
July 26th, 2009 § 0
So I may have gotten a lucky break in the job hunt this past week!
I was working at the Ugly Truth premiere for CityBeat. Usually CityBeat, Zipscene, and whatever company set up the movie (normally the Owens Group but occasionally some others) are the ones who show up to promote. At this movie there was a guy I’ve never seen before from a radio station. Just on a whim I asked if they were hiring and he said they haven’t even gotten it up on the site yet but they were looking for promotions people. He gave me the number of the lady I should speak with and I called the next day and left a message.
Friday I worked with Dylan (my intern supervisor) for CityBeat at the Bad Veins CD release/Midpoint Indie Concert Series on Fountain Square. I was telling him about how awesome this would be if it panned out. As it turns out, he knows the guy I talked to and is going to help in trying to get me this job. So that’s really exciting.
However, if that doesn’t pan out I have an interview with Security National Automotive tomorrow. They’re hiring for a front desk receptionist. Downside to this is that it’s in Mason but at least it will keep me out of my parents house.
Personally, life has been good. I’ve lost 10 pounds in July and I’m starting to be able to tell. My clothes are fitting better! Yay! Also, I’ve gotten into the habit of re-purposing t-shirts… making them a little more feminine. I’m hoping to stop/find something else before they’re all cut up. Here’s an example:
Look at those tan lines… bonus points if you know what the shirt is from.
July 20th, 2009 § 0
I’ve never been much of a camera person. There is always one friend around during any momentous occasion that NEEDS to have these photos, so I’m happy just to be included. Lately I’ve had a lot of time to think and there is a large possibility I might be leaving Cincinnati in a little over a month. 42 days if we’re going to be exact. It’s a little heartbreaking. So in between all the job/apartment searching I’ve been going back through old photo albums of my last 4 years here. I’m actually thrilled at everything I’ve done and how involved I was in peoples lives. That being said I’ve also been really frustrated by how flaky I have been in the past and how flaky others have been to me recently. So even though the possibility of me leaving is high right now I’m going to do the best I can to still be involved.
Personally, life has been interesting. I feel like I’m stuck in this awkward limbo of kid/grown up. More specifically, the student/real job limbo.
Also, my friends keep trying to set me up on dates. It’s been pretty interesting. Sometimes I feel that people perceive being single as something that’s wrong with you. But I’m not complaining. I’ve really enjoyed meeting people. The next guy I’m supposed to meet is a Civil War reenactment person? I don’t know their official title but I find it funny that someone my age does Civil War reenactments. What a strange hobby, but I have to say I’m really intrigued.
Other than all this my interview at Half-Price Books didn’t pan out. It was frustrating because they had obviously already made a decision but at least it gave me a little practice.
Final observation: It’s amazing how good listening to the Beatles makes me feel.
July 14th, 2009 § 0
So I won’t say much about it other than that this photo popped up in my facebook minifeed. The only thing I could think of was just “Really?!” I mean look at it!
Apparently this is part of a caption contest at the Boston Phoenix. The winner has yet to be selected so feel free to submit your own.
July 11th, 2009 § 1
I had the pleasure of attending the Forecastle Festival yesterday. The festival was named ‘One of the top 101 things to do in America” - Spin Magazine. It did not disappoint even though it was around 90 degrees with little wind the entire time. The shows were phenomenal! I saw Cage the Elephant, The Whigs, a little of Cincinnati’s own Bad Veins, some great DJ’s, and The Black Keys! There were also environmental and art booths spread all over Bellevedere Park. It was really quite amazing. CityBeat was one of the sponsors and they sent me to take photos for the website. Here are a few!
It was so hot out!
Parker from The Whigs
Hula Hoop at Night
Patrick & Dan of The Black Keys
July 4th, 2009 § 0
Lately I’ve been having trouble sleeping, although I think I have everything worked out… Even if it happens to be 2am on July 4th! Happy Birthday America!
© Jocelyn Ziegler 2007-2009
I will be celebrating it with the family. My dad was in a bad car accident on Wednesday and my parents have been in and out of the hospital. As of today everything is okay so I feel a bit better about coming home.
Additionally, I’ve changed the last.fm to “What I’m listening to” which now just shows the album covers. I like it quite a bit more. Adds some much needed color to the page. I also added friends Brandon Kisker and Chris Johnson to my blogroll. Check them out!
