Greetings From Campus

Hey Everyone!

Well, for the last time in my life its that time of the year again... the end of another university term and you know what that means... EXAMS! Oh yes, if you are wondering why my posts are so few and far between, there is a reason. Its not just me being lazy or forgetting about my blog- trust me I have lots of stories piling up to write about. Just no time right now. In fact, this blog right now is just serving as a distraction from my essay about Masculinity and Emo Culture. Exciting, huh? Well, I should probably get back to my paper... or the blank screen with my name on it that will eventually become a 10+ page essay anyways haha.

As the song goes: "We'll meet again, Don't know where, Don't know when"... In the mean time, I wanted to share this other song with you because I think its pretty beautiful. Captures a lot of emotion within it. Very fitting in terms of my paper I think haha. Its a song called "Autumn's Monologue" by a band called From Autumn To Ashes. Check it out, see what you think!

"Oh Why Cant I Be What You Need? A New Improved Version Of Me. But I Am Nothing So Good, No, I'm Nothing. Just Bones, A Lonely Ghost Burning Down Songs Of Violence, Of Love And Of Sorrow. I Beg For Just One More Tomorrow. Where You Hold Me Down, Fold Me In. Deep, Deep, Deep In The Heart Of Your Sins"

Until We Meet Again....

Rock On!

- Girl At The Rock Show

Exam Dance Break Day 19

Hey Everyone!

And thats all folks! We've hit the last day of exams. After this, its over until midterms... so maybe about a month and a half haha. Enjoy it while you can! I cant believe its finally at an end. And in honor of that, I have the perfect song. I'm not even going to do a big piece on this because even though I finished a while ago, I plan to go out and CELEBRATE a little myself. So go out, have some fun and paint the town red (or purple for you fellow westerners out there) you deserve it! Exams are stressful, its necessary to unwind a bit before you go home and take it out on your family haha.

Rock On!

- Girl At The Rock Show

Exam Dance Break Day 18

Hey Everyone!

And the long trek continues... two days of exams left. So sad. I cant believe how late they go this year, its just nuts. Poor international students who get drafted on planes home for such a short period. Seems a shame. Anyways, nothing I can do to help sadly, except provide you with another distraction via music!

Today I'm going to give you Escape The Fate. Strange little band that I sometimes enjoy and sometimes completely resent. One one side, they make good music, especially for young guys, and they clearly know how to play with the best of them. On the other side, they are womanizers. I dont know these guys personally obviously, but I mean, all their videos really exploit women in many ways. All the girls are gorgeous rocker chick models with an inability to control their hormones. Its the way that women in the music scene were percieved back in the 80s, I just dont feel its appropriate for their young female fanbase. They should not be subjected to believing all rock girls are groupies. It comes down to these passe ideas still being an ever present part of their mainstream music. It should be about the music boys, not the women and the star treatment. Please do keep in mind that you are NOT Guns N Roses. Sorry! 

But anyways, this song is called, Situations. Its a personal "guilty pleasure" which isn't really guilty, because I can openly admit it. Its a very basic song with simple construction and a few fancy flairs. However, it definitely remains a solid part of my party playlist so I figured it had a place here. Enjoy!

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show

Exam Dance Break Day 17

Hey Everyone!

Wow, I can hardly believe there are still 2 days left of exams... you poor souls who are still writing (aka my roommate). Thats so brutal that they stretch this so far into the holidays. Not fair. I wonder... when will you all do your shopping? I could hardly get anything done with that looming pressure of unfinished exams. 

Today I was baking cupcakes and dancing around my kitchen, as I like to do when I'm bored. Shuffle (once again, amazing Ipod feature 9/10 times... awkward 1/10 times :P) brought this song up and I had a lovely sing along session in the kitchen. With that in mind, I think its perfect for the exam dance break! So weldon, you giant concrete block you, its time to get up and dance. Ladies, this one is for you!

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show

Exam Dance Break Day 16

Hey Everyone!

Oh my god... I can hardly believe it, but I AM DONE. Bye bye semester one, it was nice to know you! Hello break, I look forward to some R&R. And of course, lots of blogging because this has become a new form of entertainment/R&R for me :) I can hardly wait to sleep in, to do whatever I want, even to go to work and make some extra cash. Its going to be a good holiday break, I can feel it! 

I digress, I am sorry for those of you still stuck in examination period. I'm sure my little rant of joy is very much not appreciated. I know when I was taking study breaks on Facebook and I saw the "I'm DONE!" statuses, I secretly wanted to punch them haha. So thats ok, if you secretly hate me right now (or even not so secretly) I understand completely. Exams bring out the worst in everyone. So to do my part to get you through this last stretch, I'm going to give you an awesome song to sing along to. 

Today I thought I'd go with something you should all be completely familiar with. This right here, this is my karaoke jam. A few drinks, a microphone and a stage... watch me go! I just love it, its so much fun :) Its also a bar classic for those of you who frequent the local bar scene. You cant go a night in any bar without hearing this on the speakers. It turns the building into one giant singalong. Its pretty awesome. By now I'm sure you've guessed it... it's Dont Stop Believin' by Journey. Absolute classic, no one can deny that. So tune in, rock out and enjoy!

Joy To The World, Exams Are (Almost- for some of you!) DONE!

Rock On!

- Girl At The Rock Show