Dentists Make My Cheek Hurt

I had to go to the dentist after school today to have 5 cavities on my right side [4 on the top, 1 on the bottom] filled in. God, now that the anaesthetic has worn off, it hurts like a BITCH! I hope it feels better tomorrow. But guess what? On January 10th, I have to go back in to get the other damned side filled in [4 cavities]. Bah! My mother didn't get me an appointment in 4 years, so I guess that's what happens.

At first, though, the numbness resulted in the right half of my face being completely dead. My girlfriend found it quite funny, as did her mom. Eating is WEIRD, man. I basically couldn't use my right side. I mean, I couldn't even feel the food that was ON the right side.

So I went on Patrick Stump's website [http://www.patrickstump.com] [ex-singer of Fall Out Boy, one of my favorite bands and vocalists] and he uploaded two versions of a song from his February-bound album called Soul Punk. The song is called "Spotlight," and the versions are renamed "Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)" and "Spotlight (New Regrets)." He wants people to listen and vote on which they like more.

I chose "Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)," as did most other people [it's about 60-40 in the voting right now]. It's less electronic, and... I dunno. Sounds less solo artist-y, which for some reason I don't care much for.

Calc homework. >_<.

So I now have this class, independent reading. Essentially, read a book every 2 weeks and do stuff about it. My first book:

Courtesy of my girlfriend. It's about Bill, who hikes the Appalachian Trail, and his adventure along the way. I've only finished chapter 1 so far. She says it's good, so I'll take her word for it. Suggest some good books? [they CAN NOT have been turned into movies.]

Current Music Loadout

Currently, for whatever reason, these songs have been infiltrating my mind:

Fall Out Boy - “America’s Suitehearts” - I used to hate this song SO much. It was my least favorite on the album [Folie à Deux], but it has come back and kicked me in the face for some reason. Something about the chorus, it just seems so powerful. Especially just before the last one, the power of the Patrick’s vocals singing “Let’s hear it for America’s Suitehearts” with no other instruments. I dunno.

Foo Fighters - “Come Alive” - Another song I used to not care for, but this song builds up with such intensity that I just can’t help but love it. Foo Fighters have been my favorite band for 4 years now, and they’ll probably stay there for a looong time. I love Dave Grohl.

Wolfmother - “New Moon Rising” - First heard this when I went to see Due Date [good movie, by the way]. I’ve never listened to Wolfmother really, minus a few songs. “Woman” in Guitar Hero 2, and “Vagabond” in the soundtrack for (500) Days of Summer [another amazing movie]. Great song, though. Andrew Stockdale’s vocals are WAY strong. Great to rock out to, anyhow.

Toby Keith - “Beer for My Horses” - Not a recent song, really, but definitely a great one. The super-cool bluesy guitar riff is second only to Toby and Willie Nelson’s great vocals during the chorus. Just a badass song, really.
I could come up with a few more, but I think that’s fine for now, haha.

I try to keep my music tastes as open as I can, but there’s some music I just will never like. Gangsta rap is the stupidest shit on earth, for example. And Kesha. Ugh. She’s made some nice music, too, before she came out with drunk-piece-of-shit-trashy-whore music she came out with. I can’t stand that stuff. Is it catchy and not bad musically? Yeah, it’s alright musically. But the message, the lyrics… Ugh.

While I’m talking about music…




That’s my baby, her name is Elle. She is beautiful, and she sings like no other.