Jealous

I took a walk to Dunkin' Donuts to grab, what else, but coffee and doughnuts for breakfast.
I enjoyed the walk, but noticed several joggers along the way, and couldn't help but feel jealous that I wasn't out there running.
Running really has become part of me. I think about it constantly and miss the races. No fear. My New Year's resolution is to run a half marathon in 2 hours. There is no doubt I will be able to accomplish this and eagerly await the day!
I think I'll do 4 miles today ...

Just A Dream

Whew! I thought I had let it slip early at work that I was going to medical school, but it was just a dream.
I guess I'm just dying to tell everyone. THe closer I get, the more excited I become. There's a luncheon I'll be attending after New Year's for the accepted students. I can't wait to meet my fellow future doctors.

My Future Profession

The commute this morning was killer because of a particularly nasty automobile accident on the road from Hoboken to 280. This car was smashed pretty badly. Driver's side too.
I'm thinking these are the types of cases I'll eventually have to deal with. It's scary to think about, especially when there are lives at stake, but that's what I want. I want the responsibility. I want to be able to save that driver. I want the opportunity, privilege and power to make a difference in this world.

Soon enough ...

Coffee

What is it about coffee that I enjoy so much? I know, it's chock full of caffeine, but I've been slowly weening off of it by cutting my regular with decaf. That argument just doesn't hold for me.
After a meal I just have to drink coffee. (I'm drinking it currently as a matter of fact!) It's so comforting, soothing, relaxing, the list goes on and on.
I don't have the same affinity for tea or soda, so coffee is in fact unique in some regard. Well, if I do have a crutch, I'm glad that it's this sweet, hot nectar derived from the coffee bean.

As Daylight Dies (review)

Overall, the album is certainly a lot more accessible then previous efforts. Great guitars and as much singing as there was in The End Of Heartache, but the heavier parts I feel are heavier. I can't say I like it more than TEOH, but it's certainly a great album. The only critique I have is that a lot of the themes are over done. It just feels like I've heard that same part in a different song already.

1. As Daylight Dies. The title track. My favorite off the album. It's heavy and makes you want to rock out so hard. 5/5

2. This Is Absolution. Another rocker full of energy. The singing in the chorus is great too. 5/5

3. The Arms Of Sorrow. Mostly singing, but I like it. Definitely leaning towards emo though. 4/5

4. Unbroken. Back to screaming/singing that works so well for KsE. The singing feels majestic. 4/5

5. My Curse. One of my favorites off the album. Starts like its going to be mostly singing, but then rocks with a strong scream. The riff is pretty good, and the chorus makes you want to sing along. 5/5

6. For You. Great song again. Pretty heavy and fast at points. Singing/screaming is at a good mix. 4/5

7. Still Beats Your Name. Heavy at times, but the singing is boring. 3/5

8. Eye Of The Storm. Great opening riffing. Quick and right into some strong singing. It just continues to rock the whole way through. 5/5

9. Break The Silence. Killer riff during the verse and throughout the whole song actually. The chorus is but emo and soft, but the rest of the song makes up for it. 4/5

10. Desperate Times. Worst song on the album. It's just so slow. The riff probably would have sounded pretty cool sped up. The chorus is just boring as all else. This is where you feel like you heard it previously. 2/5

11. Reject Yourself. Pretty good closer to the album. Great fast parts during the verse and the chorus is another sing along. 4/5

Happy Thanksgiving!

Ah Thanksgiving. Come hungry, leave full. No wait that's the Olive garden isn't it? Whatever, its true.
I still enjoy Thanksgiving. Before it was time off of school or work, but now it's a time to feel at home.

As Daylight Dies

I'm so stoked! This album can't get into my iPod any sooner. I've been listening to so much Killswitch recently, it's only getting me more amped!
Watching them live would be killer, but they're not even coming to Jersey. The live footage from the DVD looks so great I wish I could see them.

Be back with a review of the album later.

Flu Shot ...

... and it didn't even hurt. In fact I didn't even feel it. I think that's how you know your getting old. More shots, but you don't mind as much. What I do mind, however, are the aftereffects. I am really tired. I mean, two Tylenol PM tired. In fact, I'm going to bed right now.

Unexpected

Its funny how people can catch you off guard.
I was in the office of my soon to be financial adviser Marco and his associate Susan when I discovered something very important. I just finished explaining my plans to attend medical school, when Marco left the office to retrieve a brochure for me to peruse. In his absence, I struck up a conversation with Susan and was taken back by a simple question she had asked.
"Are you nervous?" It took me a second to realize where she was directing the question. Was I nervous about meeting with them about my financial future? No, she meant going to medical school.
The impact wasn't evident until I found myself walking to the gym and thinking "I am nervous." Why did it it take input from a complete stranger (at the time) to bring this to the forefront of my mind? I felt totally detached from myself, if that makes any sense. Or maybe it was loneliness? In either case it was uncomfortable. Maybe I'm too used to this routine life of mine and saw how drastically it's about to change. I don't know, but I was totally caught off guard.