all the world's a stage: Archive

Nov 14th

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“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow...”

– Pablo Picasso (via bornonthe17th) (via quote-book)

Aug 21st

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Aug 21st

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Aug 6th

I’m the worst tumblr-er ever. I vow to tumble (in the non-gymnastic way) once I move into my new apartment.. and yes, that time is getting SO close. In fact, i pick up my key on Saturday! WHHHAAATTT?! Excellent.

Aug 6th

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-7-4) →

Backstreet Boys (4) Bright Eyes (2) Billie Holiday (1) Hellogoodbye (1) The Rolling Stones (1) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Jul 6th

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-6-27) →

Backstreet Boys (20) Ingrid Michaelson (4) B.O.B. Ft Hayley Williams & Eminem (3) Glee Cast (2) LFO (2) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Jul 3rd

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Jun 29th

time to get to work.

Between watching Last Comic Standing and reading my Second City book, I’m getting really amped up about writing comedy. Lucky for me, my work-less days spent at home proved great for coming up with sketch ideas. Since I’ve been back in Bloomington, I’ve created some pretty great characters as well. SO as soon as I get a day to myself, I’m on it. SO ready to get to work.

Jun 29th

Going back to bloomington tomorrow. Well, it’s been an amazing month… ending with that wonderful wonderful Backstreet Boys concert. I don’t care how long it’s been… I’m in love. 15+ years and counting. Even got my niece to dance to their first album with me today :D

Jun 20th

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-6-13) →

Glee Cast (25) Matt & Kim (12) 3OH!3 (4) Lily Allen (4) of Montreal (2) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Jun 14th

Why Can't I Own a Canadian? →

“When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?” hahahah

Jun 14th

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-5-23) →

Ke$ha (2) Bright Eyes (2) The Beatles (2) Brand New (1) Lady Gaga ft.Beyonce (1) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

May 24th

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-5-16) →

Bright Eyes (20) La Roux (3) Lee & LeBlanc (3) Motion City Soundtrack (2) The Beatles (2) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

May 18th

May 17th

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May 17th

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Durang's "'dentity Crisis" Blew My Mind.

JANE: When I was eight years old, someone brought me to a theatre with lots of other children. We had come to see a production of Peter Pan. And I remember something seemed wrong with the whole production, odd things kept happening. Like when the children would fly, the ropes would keep breaking and the actors would come thumping to the ground and they'd have to be carried off by the stagehands. There seemed to be an unlimited supply of understudies to take the children's places, and then they'd fall to the ground. And then the crocodile that chases Captain Hook seemed to be a real crocodile, it wasn't an actor, and at one point it fell of the stage, crushing several children in the front row.
SUMMERS: What happened to the children?
JANE: Several understudies came and took their places in the audience. And from scene to scene Wendy seemed to get fatter and fatter until finally by the second act she was immobile and had to be moved with a cart. 
SUMMERS: Where does the voice fit in?
JANE: The voice belonged to the actress playing Peter Pan. You remember how in the second act Tinkerbell drinks some poison that Peter's about to drink, in order to save him? And then Peter turns to the audience and he says that Tinkerbell's going to die because not enough people believe in fairies, but that if everybody in the audience claps real hard to show that they do believe in fairies, then maybe Tinkerbell won't die. And so then all the children started to clap. We clapped very hard and very long. My palms hurt and even started to bleed I clapped so hard. Then suddenly the actress playing Peter Pan turned to the audience and she said, "That wasn't enough. You didn't clap hard enough. Tinkerbell's dead." Uh... well, and... and then everyone started to cry. The actress stalked offstage and refused to continue with the play, and they finally had to bring down the curtain. No one could see anything through all the tears, and the ushers had to come help the children up the aisles and out into the street. I don't think any of us were ever the same after that experience.

May 17th

“There comes a time in life when you have to let go of all the pointless drama...”

– Karl Marx (via quote-book)

May 14th

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“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”

– Oscar Wilde (via alongcameemily) (via quote-book)

May 14th

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May 14th

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-5-9) →

Death Cab for Cutie (12) The Beatles (11) Modest Mouse (10) La Roux (6) Backstreet Boys (5) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

May 11th

May 9th

in daylight anywhere feels like home.

I got back to Chicago last night and sure enough my first few hours back were epic. I’m glad to be home for a while with the friends I’ve known for years. I do miss Bloomington, though. This summer’s gonna be all about making the most of every single day. No regrets and no tears. SUMMER 2010: BE HAPPY, DAMN IT.

May 9th

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-5-2) →

The Beatles (8) Noah and the Whale (7) Lady GaGa (7) Ke$ha (7) Backstreet Boys (6) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

May 4th

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Apr 30th

“It’s hard to remember that this day will never come again. That the time is now...”

– Jeanette Winterson (via allthis-beauty) (via quote-book)

Apr 30th

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Apr 27th

“So I had to leave class three times to puke this morning… Love you girl!”

– a text I received from Katie this morning, bahaha

Apr 27th

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-4-25) →

Backstreet Boys (11) Notorious BIG (6) Lady Gaga ft.Beyonce (6) The Beatles (5) Jack’s Mannequin (5) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Apr 27th

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-4-18) →

The Beatles (4) Britney Spears (3) Backstreet Boys (3) Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (3) Shout Out Louds (2) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Apr 20th

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-4-11) →

Bright Eyes (38) Sarah Twait (8) Passion Pit (3) The Beatles (3) Backstreet Boys (3) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Apr 13th

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-4-4) →

The Beatles (16) Bright Eyes (12) Lucky Boys Confusion (5) Sarah Twait (4) Daft Punk (4) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Apr 6th

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-3-28) →

Bright Eyes (6) Oren Lavie (4) The Cool Kids (2) Death Cab for Cutie (2) Girl Talk (2) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Apr 2nd

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-3-21) →

Bing Crosby/Gary (1) The Beatles (1) Bright Eyes (1) Backseat Goodbye (1) The Hush Sound (1) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Mar 23rd

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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-3-14) →

The Beatles (9) Leona Naess (6) Oren Lavie (5) Sufjan Stevens (4) Bang Gang (3) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Mar 17th

“Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams....”

– Lady Gaga, Cosmo magazine interview

Mar 15th

decision made.

I can’t be in a relationship because i have my life decided. I know where I’m going and who’s coming with me and just because marriage isn’t that important in my future goals apparently I’m no longer a dating option. Well okay, just for future reference, I know for a fact that putting myself first will always make me happy. I spent too much time living for everyone...

Mar 9th

“There are no mistakes. The events we bring upon ourselves, no matter how...”

– Richard Bach (via quote-book)

Mar 9th