...in two whole days.
Because seriously, a) how could I follow Tuesday's post with something about cats (or other useless ramblings)? And b) I vlogged yesterday.
But really, I don't know what to say much now. I need a theme to this blog. I think I'm going to give every day of the week a theme. We already have internet vomit on Fridays... but... Tuesday for confessions? Mondays for...? Well who knows, but I'll work on something.
So yeah, you'll get an internet vomit shortly (before midnight, hopefully), and then I'll try to make myself make sense here. Themes and schedules are good. Just ask ABC television. (bad, not funny joke.... not even really a joke at all -- see, when I don't blog, I just get sloppy... and stupid).
I'm off! Chaucer and the Arthurian Quest awaits!!
*rides off into the sun with the sound of clapping coconuts and an imaginary horse*
Miles
Friday, April 16, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Coming Out
I have a couple confessions. And I'm not quite sure why I haven't made them common knowledge, because they're not the type of things one should keep secret. They explain a lot of me, and I shouldn't hide me to get more view counts or friends. If you want to know Miles Behn (henceforth known as Emily), you're in luck. It's time for some Radical Honesty.
My real name is Emily.
I'm an Open Theist.
I'm a Christian; I am a follower of Christ.
I support gay rights.
I do not think homosexuality is a sin.
I don't smoke.
I rarely drink.
Mega churches scare me.
I plan to wait to have sex until I'm married.
I've never actually cheated on a test.
Sometimes I don't do the reading, and bullshit my answers.
Yes, I swear sometimes.
I'm a vegetarian, but not because I love animals.
I don't believe in a literal translation of the Bible.
I don't think Christianity should be easy.
I don't believe in the seven day creation story.
I think the Bible should sometimes be reinterpreted by cultural context.
I've hidden a lot of these beliefs because of the negative connotations with most of the words.
I'm an egalitarian.
I'm shaped by what people think of me.
I'm nothing like I was in high school, and sometimes I wonder if that is necessarily a good thing.
I've let my relationship with God fall to the wayside. We haven't spoken in a while.
I have a superiority complex.
I don't believe in pushing my agenda on others.
I believe in inter-religious dialogue.
I don't think your field of study in college defines your career path.
I'm not going to college so I can get a job.
I'm a skeptic.
One of the reason I write is to prove something to my mother.
I can be a conspiracy theorist.
I don't have much faith in the human race as a whole.
I will lie to protect others/myself.
I believe women can be pastors.
I believe I am equal to you no matter your race, gender, education, income or system of beliefs.
Tear me apart if you so desire; disagree with me if you must. This is who I am. It may change, it may not. All I know is what is true in this moment, right now. And I'm in love with who I am.
Emily
My real name is Emily.
I'm an Open Theist.
I'm a Christian; I am a follower of Christ.
I support gay rights.
I do not think homosexuality is a sin.
I don't smoke.
I rarely drink.
Mega churches scare me.
I plan to wait to have sex until I'm married.
I've never actually cheated on a test.
Sometimes I don't do the reading, and bullshit my answers.
Yes, I swear sometimes.
I'm a vegetarian, but not because I love animals.
I don't believe in a literal translation of the Bible.
I don't think Christianity should be easy.
I don't believe in the seven day creation story.
I think the Bible should sometimes be reinterpreted by cultural context.
I've hidden a lot of these beliefs because of the negative connotations with most of the words.
I'm an egalitarian.
I'm shaped by what people think of me.
I'm nothing like I was in high school, and sometimes I wonder if that is necessarily a good thing.
I've let my relationship with God fall to the wayside. We haven't spoken in a while.
I have a superiority complex.
I don't believe in pushing my agenda on others.
I believe in inter-religious dialogue.
I don't think your field of study in college defines your career path.
I'm not going to college so I can get a job.
I'm a skeptic.
One of the reason I write is to prove something to my mother.
I can be a conspiracy theorist.
I don't have much faith in the human race as a whole.
I will lie to protect others/myself.
I believe women can be pastors.
I believe I am equal to you no matter your race, gender, education, income or system of beliefs.
Tear me apart if you so desire; disagree with me if you must. This is who I am. It may change, it may not. All I know is what is true in this moment, right now. And I'm in love with who I am.
Emily
Monday, April 12, 2010
Sweetness and Light
This entry has nothing to do with Keats.
It does however have everything to do with cats. YES, I said cats.
Hell. Freaking. Yes.
I just gave you the best 44 seconds of your life.
That is all.
EDIT: Quick note... Did anyone else notice ceiling cat up in the corner JUST STARING?? Freaky...
It does however have everything to do with cats. YES, I said cats.
Hell. Freaking. Yes.
I just gave you the best 44 seconds of your life.
That is all.
EDIT: Quick note... Did anyone else notice ceiling cat up in the corner JUST STARING?? Freaky...
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Music That Just Never Stops Being Beautiful
I've got a lot of homework still to do for the evening, but I'd like to suggest a playlist for you. I'm listening to a lot of mellow tunes as of late, and they're very calming, no matter what style you like (okay, now I'm just getting full of myself. As though YOU all like my music style). Nevertheless, I'm blogging a playlist tonight.
And you can't stop me.
First we start with this; an amazing piece of music that gives me chills. Echoes by The Morning Benders.
Following the mood, we have As I'm Leaving by David Gray.
Ingrid Michaelson's The Chain
Alexi Murdoch's Breathe
And finally Kylie From Connecticut by Ben Folds
Hope week goes well!
Miles
And you can't stop me.
First we start with this; an amazing piece of music that gives me chills. Echoes by The Morning Benders.
Yours Truly Presents: The Morning Benders "Excuses" from Yours Truly on Vimeo.
Following the mood, we have As I'm Leaving by David Gray.
Ingrid Michaelson's The Chain
Alexi Murdoch's Breathe
And finally Kylie From Connecticut by Ben Folds
Hope week goes well!
Miles
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Weekly Internet Vomit #7 - The Great American Job Search
The internet was a place created to connect a plethora of different peoples in a new and simple way. It was created to be a place to share knowledge, and to learn new skills, facts and information. And then society took it. And society killed it.
So, it's that time of year again. The weather is warmer, the school year is winding to an end... and college students everywhere are scrambling to find last minute summer internships. But what happens when you can't find one of these internships? What happens when you sit lonely and broke all summer?
You turn into this guy. And create horrible (and sadly--catchy) music.
You dress up in pink tiger striped too-tight pants, you bang a drum, wear a pigs head, and pretend to be ghetto. Can you say cha-ching?
Nope. You can't. Because you're broke.
Don't be sad dude. Get this song stuck in your head instead.
I hate/love myself for getting this song stuck in your head. Tomorrow morning, you'll be eating breakfast and this will pop into your head, and you'll want to punch me in the face.
Good thing you don't know where I live.
I hope.
Don't forget, the internet is like any magical place; there are often inappropriate things just at the corners of the imagination.
If you've got any vomitous suggestions, leave them in the comments!
Miles
So, it's that time of year again. The weather is warmer, the school year is winding to an end... and college students everywhere are scrambling to find last minute summer internships. But what happens when you can't find one of these internships? What happens when you sit lonely and broke all summer?
You turn into this guy. And create horrible (and sadly--catchy) music.
You dress up in pink tiger striped too-tight pants, you bang a drum, wear a pigs head, and pretend to be ghetto. Can you say cha-ching?
Nope. You can't. Because you're broke.
Don't be sad dude. Get this song stuck in your head instead.
I hate/love myself for getting this song stuck in your head. Tomorrow morning, you'll be eating breakfast and this will pop into your head, and you'll want to punch me in the face.
Good thing you don't know where I live.
I hope.
Don't forget, the internet is like any magical place; there are often inappropriate things just at the corners of the imagination.
If you've got any vomitous suggestions, leave them in the comments!
Miles
Parallel Lines
Bad news bears. It is now almost three AM, and I still haven't blogged today. AND it's an internet vomit day (which is now going to be tomorrow).
Today, I actually do want to talk about something interesting (and useful) I found on the internet.
So Phillips (the guys who makes TVs) have started this marketing plan for their new TV coming out with "ambient lighting." They've called the project Parallel Lines. Basically what they did was get five pretty unknown filmmakers, gave them all identical scripts and sent them on their way--giving them free reign to just do what they wanted. The short films that came from them are absolutely amazing.
Each film contains six spoken lines; the rest is up to the director's interpretation.
What is that?
It's a unicorn
Never seen one up close before
Beautiful
Get away, get away
I'm sorry
From there stemmed five gorgeous, heart-breaking five minute films. One is fully animated, one is both CGI and real film, one is painfully real, and the others are a mix. Some are funny, some are sad, some or horrifying, and yet all of them are beautiful. I am completely and utterly shocked at how much emotion, pull and gorgeous cinematography are crammed into these films. I could watch them over, and over and over again.
Check them out at www.phillips.com/cinema and comment with your favorite. Mine is Dark Room.
Parallel Lines is an absolutely amazing concept, and I would fully support other companies jumping on this band wagon. Give the people what they want--originality.
Miles
Today, I actually do want to talk about something interesting (and useful) I found on the internet.
So Phillips (the guys who makes TVs) have started this marketing plan for their new TV coming out with "ambient lighting." They've called the project Parallel Lines. Basically what they did was get five pretty unknown filmmakers, gave them all identical scripts and sent them on their way--giving them free reign to just do what they wanted. The short films that came from them are absolutely amazing.
Each film contains six spoken lines; the rest is up to the director's interpretation.
What is that?
It's a unicorn
Never seen one up close before
Beautiful
Get away, get away
I'm sorry
From there stemmed five gorgeous, heart-breaking five minute films. One is fully animated, one is both CGI and real film, one is painfully real, and the others are a mix. Some are funny, some are sad, some or horrifying, and yet all of them are beautiful. I am completely and utterly shocked at how much emotion, pull and gorgeous cinematography are crammed into these films. I could watch them over, and over and over again.
Check them out at www.phillips.com/cinema and comment with your favorite. Mine is Dark Room.
Parallel Lines is an absolutely amazing concept, and I would fully support other companies jumping on this band wagon. Give the people what they want--originality.
Miles
Thursday, April 8, 2010
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