Topsy-Turvy...

Not much to say about this one--except that it's quite amusing...btw, go CELTICS.

A Few Good Songs by a Few Good Artists...

The Britons are coming, the Britons are coming. Hide the women and young'ns, the Britons are coming. No worries, this invasion by British alternative rock/pop band, Coldplay, is one invasion you'll welcome. After-all, these are the same guys that brought the world X&Y (2005), A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), and (but not limited to) Parachutes (2000)--all fantabulous albums if I may say so. This time around, Coldplay brings us: Viva la Vida (2008), and if the first single "Violet Hills" is an approximation of what's to come in the album, then resistance to this invasion is, quite honestly, futile. New listeners may not initially vibe with their tunes but I guarantee this--you'll love them if you give their sound a chance. But don't take my word for it. Experience the invasion for yourself...

Coldplay: "Violet Hills"




Usher: "Moving Mountains"

So if you didn't know, the king of Rhythm & Blues is back. That's right, Usher is back so if your name is Chris Brown, kindly make way for your elder. Don't get me wrong, I think Chris did a wonderful job sustaining the R&B world in Usher's absence and in doing so, etched his name and sound in musical stone as a force to be reckoned with, but with Usher back on the scene, all members of the genre need to give their due respect. Usher first two releases (Love in this Club and Moving Mountains) off the album: "Here I stand" proves that this ol' boy still got it. Those who patiently waited for his return wont be disappointed and will be dually rewarded.




What are you listening to?

Will Smith called it Summertime...

So I haven’t updated the blizzorg in a while and I apologize for that. A lot has definitely happened since my last post—like turning 22 (yayyyyy) and officially starting my summer (one that consists of 12 grueling weeks of mind crackling Calculus, and 10 weeks of scientific research looking at pinocytotic processes in mutant strains of Dichyostelium—I know, I know…quite a riveting summer, lol). But honestly, I am a slave to academia so I don’t mind any of these things. My mom always tells me to take a break (from academia) and give my mind a chance to rest—after all, isn’t that the purpose of summer vacation. Like all moms, she is correct…but honestly I am weird person—really. I’ll take a summer learning in school than a summer just loafing around at home, lol. I guess the way I have it figured, I will take an extended absence from academia when I graduate or die—whichever comes first—(hopefully the former first, however...lol).

What are you doing with your summer...

My movie of the week..."Memoirs of a Geisha"

According to Shakespeare: all the world's a stage-- and on this stage, we perform our alloted roles in the "play" that is life (whether we realize it or not). We each tell a different story. Our stories can be tragic or they can be comedic; they can be overly theatrical, or moderately humble. Heck, some of us live lives that combine all of these elements (if this is the case, your name is most likely Mike Tyson...yikes). The fact is, at the end of the day when the curtain rolls down, ask yourself whether your story was a captivating one-- ask yourself whether it was good enough to be passed down to future audiences. Will people remember who you were and what you did...will your memoirs be told and retold...

My highly recommended movie for this week is: Memoirs of a Geisha...(~8mins)

This movie conveys all the characteristics of a great story: ...



Btw, I too have the ability to stop a woman in her tracks with one look...lol.

My movie of the week..."Juno"

So like many people out there, I love watching movies. There's nothing better than watching a good movie--better yet, a great movie--to make all your worries go away. Sometimes its not even about the worries that plight you...it's simply a matter of escaping, temporarily, and living vicariously via the characters being watched. Simply stated: a good movie is the modern day remedy for pacifying the modern day soul...

My highly recommended movie of the week is: Juno...(first 10mins)

I like this movie for many reasons--like the fact that it deals with real life issues like teenage pregnancy. Aside from this though, nothing tops the numerous well-executed funny "quotables" dispersed throughout the movie. Just watch these first 10mins and you'll see what I am talking about, lol.

Saying What Needs To Be Said...

So the question of the moment asks..."where in the world is kofi". For now, I am in a quiet University--located in a quaint town--in what may at times seem like a very queer state (Connecticut)...after all, Connecticut is host to the richest county in the United States (Fairfield County) and one of the poorest (H......d county); and lets not forget just how perfectly creepy this place can be--remember that movie The Stepford Wives...(well it aint fiction...lol). But regardless, this is my present "situation" and I plan on making the best of it.

"Situations" are a funny thing though...they're the forever youthful child siblings of fate and destiny. They comprise everything we do and regulate the courses we take in this life. You string together all your situations...every situation... and what do you have--the life that you led. The path that you followed; your destiny. Can you control your situation...and consequently alter your path? This is the age old question--and for every question, there is an answer...

Happiness in life arises only when you wield and control your own situation; never leave it to fate or destiny. You can start by saying what needs to be said...