tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137843782024-03-19T03:51:33.962-06:00BertoRoberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-29026395623045009442010-06-23T00:19:00.002-06:002010-06-23T00:25:45.375-06:00Never KnowSo I've said this a ton to everyone, but listen to The American Analog Set. Do it. Then after you like them, listen to The Wooden Birds. Okay. Cool.<br /><br />Today I took a visit to the cemetery. I hadn't been to my uncle's grave in a while. As you can tell, it's definitely been a reflective past few days, with Brittany gone and everything. I spent the entire day alone too. I think the only people I talked to were my family and Brittany (with my actual voice, I mean). I have a final that I should be studying for right now, but my mind just won't stop reeling.<br /><br />It's been a tough last few days as well. Who knew a week would go by so slowly? If you're reading this, you should call me soon to hang out. Cause days like today aren't good.<br /><br />Anyway. I don't think this made any sense, really. But I tried.<br /><br />Love,<br />BertoRoberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-67369418989002001252010-02-28T22:39:00.003-07:002010-03-01T19:50:09.148-07:00AirplanesIt's amazing how another human being can mean so much to you. How you're willing to give everything that you are and stand for to them, and to be able to trust them with keeping all of it safe, especially your heart. How you'd literally go to world's end to be with them, to merely stand in their presence. and this is something that is not easy to come by, not easy to keep.<br /><br />Is it weird to think that I have?<br /><br />Love,<br />Berto<br /><br />P.S.<br /><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QuljnrCfBNw&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QuljnrCfBNw&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-88307465573375158342010-02-21T23:31:00.003-07:002010-02-22T10:00:58.462-07:00Gone To EarthQuite simply, I think the title explains pretty well why I haven't blogged. haha. And also, it's a wonderful song by The American Analog Set, who you should all listen to.<br /><br />So here it is, the first blog of 2010. 2010. That's a pretty crazy thought within itself. It's a little weird to think that I've been spending the last ten years living, breathing, thinking.<br /><br />Some things have changed since the last blog, some have stayed the same. I'm still living in Heber at home, and I don't think that will change for the last little while. Of course I want to get out and explore world, but I just don't think it's my time yet. I'm quite comfortable with life, and while I'm finishing school, I think that's a pretty important thing.<br /><br />Speaking of which, I officially picked a major if you didn't know. It's Digital Media with an emphasis in Audio Production. I am absolutely loving it :). The bulk of my classes will be in audio stuff (recording, sound for tv/radio, etc.), but I'll also be taking basic Digital Media classes (Web design, cinema production), so it'll be a pretty well-rounded major. Exciting :)<br /><br />I don't really know what else to talk about. haha. So I guess I'll just end it here. But I'll blog more, promise!<br /><br />Love,<br />Berto<br /><br />P.S. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rzQujZJLXQs&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rzQujZJLXQs&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />P.P.S. Version 2<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-3A6Pu3dwAU&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-3A6Pu3dwAU&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-54957608770049347412009-08-31T18:26:00.002-06:002009-08-31T18:37:25.426-06:00Existence<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/find_you.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 716px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/find_you.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Yeah, the 100th.<br /><br />100 posts of me writing about whatever was clouding up my thoughts at the time. Weird. An actual blog soon? Possibly. School's starting. Exciting. Short sentences. FTW.<br /><br />Love,<br />BertoRoberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-53164929793402022542009-06-03T12:57:00.005-06:002009-06-03T13:26:39.565-06:00An American Dream<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/how_it_works.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 410px; height: 211px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/how_it_works.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Well now that I provoked you all to actually give feedback on my blog, I did a little experiment.<br /><br />Many said that they didn't have time to write. I didn't get if this meant that they didn't have time to comment, or that they didn't have time to write blogs.<br /><br />I then proceeded to read my previous actual post, and then comment. The whole process took me 2 minutes. It's kind of weird to me that people claim they don't have that kind of time.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-RELOHVvyEY/SibKMlSuPII/AAAAAAAAAEA/wbXeJspudlI/s1600-h/stopwatch+1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-RELOHVvyEY/SibKMlSuPII/AAAAAAAAAEA/wbXeJspudlI/s320/stopwatch+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343180325439552642" /></a><br /><br />Now that is assuming that they were talking about commenting. If they were talking about composing a blog, well, I'm timing this one right now. We'll see what it comes to at the end.<br /><br />It's kind of undeniable that people are posting less and there are less and less comments on everyone's blog. It really doesn't take that much to do...I really enjoy this as one of the things that we do, and I would hate for it to go away. I mean, it'll always be here, but what's the point if no one uses it anymore?<br /><br />But anyway, enough of that. I hope this motivated some.<br /><br />Love,<br />Berto<br /><br />P.S. Total time including editing and putting in all the pictures:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-RELOHVvyEY/SibMpcTKKqI/AAAAAAAAAEI/sHf520OXHho/s1600-h/stopwatch+2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 182px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-RELOHVvyEY/SibMpcTKKqI/AAAAAAAAAEI/sHf520OXHho/s320/stopwatch+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343183020264925858" /></a>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-54352827920754158272009-05-30T13:24:00.001-06:002009-05-30T13:26:42.319-06:00Sun of NothingIs the blog family slowly dying? I think so. You know how I know? Almost no one will read this.<br /><br />Love,<br />BertoRoberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-74015112384181144222009-05-05T13:08:00.002-06:002009-05-05T13:25:46.433-06:00Mykonos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/base_system.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 740px; height: 672px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/base_system.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />So guess what? The song that the title is from (which is by Fleet Foxes) totally reminds me of Zelda. haha. I think that's why it's one of my favorite FF songs. Here's a screenshot so you get a feel for what I mean.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thedailyblitz.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/legend_of_zelda_wind_waker3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://www.thedailyblitz.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/legend_of_zelda_wind_waker3.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />So yeah, I thought that was funny.<br /><br />Things have changed a little since I last blogged. I'm done with my freshman year of college (weird), but I start summer semester tomorrow :( But that's basically my own choice. I'm glad I'm getting things done and over with though. I'll be 18 when I get my Associate's (this December) so I'm pretty excited about that.<br /><br />I'm taking Japanese for summer! haha. It's beginning Japanese, so it should be easy. I hope anyway. I'm excited for it though.<br /><br />Also, next semester I will be commuting to Orem for 3 classes, so that should be fun. Lindsey, Kayla and I set up our schedules so we could all go together.<br /><br />I've taken to being outside a lot since the weather's been really nice lately. I didn't expect to like physical activity that much in my life. But I really REALLY like hiking and just being outside. It's super great. I'm really excited that I'm excited about exercise-type things cause I need to lose some weight. I think i already have though. haha.<br /><br />One other thing. Britta and I are playing some nice acoustic covers at the Local Grind on Friday the 15th. I would really like all of you to be there! We're playing songs you know, so we'd like all of you to be there to sing along. ha.<br /><br />I'm involved in a bunch of other musical things...it's getting a little tiresome to learn so many songs, but it is something I enjoy, so I won't complain. I'm glad so many people come to me when they need someone to play though, it makes me feel good :)<br /><br />Anyway, I say we all make a little more effort to blog? Pretty much everyone (including myself) has been MIA, so let's change that.<br /><br />Comment!<br /><br />Love,<br />Berto<br /><br />P.S. Protest The Hero's van broke down when they were coming to SLC to open for Unearth last October. Then they made a dance...<br /><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9fFCONxIl98&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9fFCONxIl98&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-29639670102710257232009-04-16T00:38:00.002-06:002009-04-16T00:51:21.396-06:00Invisible ChildrenHey everyone,<br /><br />If you're reading this, please keep doing so and consider what I'm gonna tell you carefully.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.invisiblechildren.com/about/history/">This (clicky)</a> talks about something that people seem very unaware of, but it's something that's real and is happening right now. The organization that provided you with that info is holding an event called <a href="http://therescue.invisiblechildren.com/en/">The Rescue</a> in 100 cities involving thousands of people. It is gonna be BIG and there is one happening in Salt Lake. I have already made up my mind and I am gonna be there.<br /><br />Now, if you didn't wanna read a lot, here is the event summarized: tons of people show up at the Olympic torch in Rice-Eccles stadium then they will all march down to the Gallivan Center in downtown Salt Lake and spend the night there until they get the attention of both the media and an important person (senator, governor, whatever). If the group fails to do both, the group is committing themselves to staying there until they get the attention they want.<br /><br />If by now you're thinking you wanna do this, here's a video that describes that last-minute preparations that you need:<br /><object width="400" height="230"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4099268&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4099268&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="230"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/4099268">The Rescue Instructional Video</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1017028">Jason Russell</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.<br /><br />They mention having to wear a shirt, and yes, you do have to buy it. I have already ordered mine. You can do so <a href="http://store.invisiblechildren.com/">here</a>.<br /><br />Alright, I guess that's all the basic info you need if you wanna participate. I will be there on April 25th and I hope you will be too. Contact me if you need a ride or are planning to go. Even if you don't plan on doing the event, I would appreciate a visit when I'm sitting at the Gallivan Center for hours :)<br /><br />That is all. Please consider it.<br /><br />Love,<br />BertoRoberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-10593490637453098722009-04-12T02:20:00.004-06:002009-04-13T00:29:56.637-06:00When My Time Comes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/hyphen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 342px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/hyphen.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I'm sitting in Enano and Tyler's dorm right now. It's quite nice. Right now Enano, Rachel and I are conversing about the many hidden thoughts that we hide in our mind and it's really refreshing. Like...really really refreshing. haha. I must say, I'm glad I'm in Logan right now because I needed a break from Heber.<br /><br />And on the subject of places and how people feel about them, I always think it's pretty interesting when people can do nothing but complain about the place they live in. It seems to me that there are plenty of things to like and dislike about one's residence and people just don't bother to look for the positive things. It sounds like an attitude problem to me, ha :)<br /><br />But anyway, it's rather late and I thought I'd just share those two things.<br /><br />Love,<br />Berto<br /><br />P.S. I made it all of lent without eating fast food at all. It was fairly easy and I even think I lost weight. So yay me.<br /><br />P.P.S. There has been a huge lack of blogging with everyone lately, so let's change that, eh?<br /><br />P.P.P.S. <object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zlfKdbWwruY&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zlfKdbWwruY&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-72503651402142743102009-03-25T17:11:00.000-06:002009-03-25T17:11:06.379-06:00Modern Romance<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/journal_4.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 171px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/journal_4.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Meh. I don't even know why I'm typing this blog. I guess I must have something to say.<br /><br />I've felt fairly apathetic as of late. Yep, "Mood = Apathetic" haha. But anyway, I'll be done now.<br /><br />Love,<br />Berto<br /><br />P.S. There seems to be an xkcd for everything.<br /><br />P.P.S. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-uLECuGK07U&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-uLECuGK07U&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-20300046968258692172009-03-15T22:19:00.002-06:002009-03-15T22:38:08.742-06:00Bike Scene<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/the_problem_with_wikipedia.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 503px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/the_problem_with_wikipedia.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Oh good ol' Taking Back Sunday. I used to love the immensely, but back then, their lyrics barely meant anything to me. I almost don't like that I get this particular song a lot more now.<br /><br />On that note, I've been really detached and distant from everything and everyone. That's why I haven't blogged in a while (considering how often I was blogging before). During this little funk I've been in, I've also been trying to pinpoint what's causing it. I think I know. It's not just one thing, though, that's for sure.<br /><br />The best word for my mood right now might be somber.<br /><br />Heh.<br /><br />To provide some balance, this was definitely one of the best weekends I've had in a long time. Mucho spending time with friends and live music. It can't get much better :) And also, why do people I visit always have cool/cute friends that I don't get to hang out with (on a regular basis)? haha.<br /><br />Love,<br />Berto<br /><br />P.S.<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/X8kkMyfQA4g&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/X8kkMyfQA4g&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-78498189448779672352009-03-01T23:09:00.002-07:002009-03-01T23:48:09.375-07:00X.Y.U.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/mattress.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 703px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/mattress.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />So I just got done reading through everyone's Bebo quizzes (Yeah, remember Bebo?). It was a huge blast to the past.<br /><br />Everyone wasn't extremely different, but it was interesting to remember what we were all like and what we would laugh about and share amongst one another. Remember when Hannah got a hicky? haha. And all of us in Japanese couldn't say anything but "Hora!" the whole day? Some good times worth remembering :)<br /><br />Today I felt an overwhelming amount of loneliness. I really have no idea why (well I do, but I'm not gonna share that here). It ended up with me sitting on the hill by myself for a long time and then visiting Mom (Noonbeck). I felt better after that, but I imagine that's why I ended up looking at past things. I was in a very reflective mood.<br /><br />It's a little strange how much things have changed and I'm still trying to cope with it all. Of course, living in the past does no one good, but I've just been remembering a lot of things recently.<br /><br />And I'm also being super repetitive, so I'll move on.<br /><br />School is going well thus far. I enjoy all of my classes thoroughly (except for Humanities) and I'm doing pretty well. So yay for that.<br /><br />And also, how many of you kids actually read this? I mean, I know there's readers, but I also realize that not everyone leaves comments. Could you maybe let me know on this one? Just like an "I read it" for future reference?<br /><br />Aaaaand I'm done.<br /><br />Love,<br />Berto<br /><br />P.S. Here's some Thrice live in SLC for ya. Not that many of you care about them, but this performance is pretty epic. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KMm794nHucA&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KMm794nHucA&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-84037136468224697912009-02-24T14:59:00.001-07:002009-02-24T15:03:07.901-07:00An Ocean Between Us<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/bookstore.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 740px; height: 190px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/bookstore.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />As some of you may, or may not, have heard, I'm giving up fast food for lent. Yeah. Berto's not eating fast food for like six weeks. It's gonna be a challenge, but I'm up for it. One reason I'm mentioning it here is to set the parameters for my challenge. So here they are.<br /><br />1. Wendy's, McDonald's, Burger King, Panda Express, Arby's, Taco Bell, KFC, Taco Time, Subway, Carl's Jr., Sonic or any other chain restaurant is/are out.<br /><br />2. Counts as fast food if a) I pay for my food before I eat it and b) I get my food right there from the counter. This will make it so I can still eat from restaurants like Tony's Tacos, Los Hermanos, and Fuddruckers (which I think is fair).<br /><br />3. For the sake of my survival, I'm leaving pizza places in. Besides, they're not fast. The only except to this rule is Little Caesars cause they have pizzas ready at all times, so it is out.<br /><br />4. I can still buy and consume items from a fast food restaurant that I can get somewhere else like soda, chips, etc.<br /><br />5. Cafe Rio and other such restaurants are also out.<br /><br />6. Does not apply to drink places such as Starbucks and Jamba Juice.<br /><br />7. Buffets are in.<br /><br />Okay. I think that may be it for now. Wish me luck. I'll keep everyone updated through this blog.<br /><br />On that thought, I think everyone should try something to give up for lent. It's not a religious thing for me, seeing as I'm hardly Catholic, so you guys should give it a try. Test your limits! It'll be fun :)<br /><br />Love,<br />Berto<br /><br />P.S. "Why can't a heterosexual guy tell a heterosexual guy that he thinks his booty is fly?"<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pPyuZ6ZTqmo&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pPyuZ6ZTqmo&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-85277638475603018592009-02-11T20:19:00.002-07:002009-02-11T23:05:36.342-07:00Signals Over The Air<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/cd_tray_fight.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 503px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/cd_tray_fight.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />The 25 random facts about me blog.<br /><br />1. Every time I put on a shoe, I make up an excuse in my mind for why I put on that shoe instead of the other one (like "this shoe was closer!").<br /><br />2. I hate my nose being stuffy.<br /><br />3. I'm kind of leaning toward getting a tattoo cause I think it'd be awesome.<br /><br />4. I expect too much.<br /><br />5. Sometimes I would rather play guitar in a band.<br /><br />6. I'm what one would call tech-savvy, but I usually have horrible luck with technology.<br /><br />7. My family very very very very very rarely eats together at the table.<br /><br />8. My parents don't know me at all.<br /><br />9. I always feel better at drums when I'm playing on someone else's set.<br /><br />10. I don't shower every day.<br /><br />11. One reason for growing out my hair was that it was something to hide behind. Yes, I was an emo kid.<br /><br />12. I used to hate screaming music. I came to like it when I started playing guitar and seeing the amazing technical side of metal.<br /><br />13. I constantly daydream of meeting famous people and hanging out with them.<br /><br />14. I talk to myself (not like conversations though).<br /><br />15. I hate close-minded people more than anything.<br /><br />16. I've only kissed 3 girls all of whom I've actually liked and had a relationship with.<br /><br />17. 17 is my favorite number. When they would lend you books in elementary and assign you numbers, I always got 17. Since then, it's become more and more significant in my life.<br /><br />18. I refuse to get a Facebook. And does anyone else think that's the dumbest name for a website? I just call it Facespace. Or Mybook. (I do have a myspace though..)<br /><br />19. I dislike religion a lot.<br /><br />20. I've gotten a game system for Christmas/Birthday 6 times.<br /><br />21. I've attended around 30 (touring band) concerts. If you add the local shows to that, it's probably around 40 or more.<br /><br />22. I had a crush on pretty much every girl in the group at some point. And basically any other girl I might have been good friends with. ha.<br /><br />23. I kind of wish I would've kept skating.<br /><br />24. I have not the slightest idea what I'm gonna do after I graduate. But I love that idea.<br /><br />25. I think I've done a pretty good job of bettering my attitude about life. I also think that because of it I constantly give people the impression that I feel like I'm better than them. I really don't.<br /><br />Well, there you have it, 25 things about me off the top of my head.<br /><br />I'm nearing 100 blogs...woo! haha. Jebby was there like 2 years ago.<br /><br />Oh, and I'm having a really hard time finding a Valentine, or just something to do on Singles Awareness Day. Least favorite holiday, by far. I mean, it has been in the past just cause of the loneliness it causes, but when I try to do something about it, it's almost as bad. Bah.<br /><br />Love,<br />Berto<br /><br />P.S. I showed this to Jebby and other people a couple of years ago (literally). It's great.<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5xZw9D9c18E&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5xZw9D9c18E&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-14352022948220257822009-02-08T22:49:00.003-07:002009-02-08T23:09:35.847-07:00In My Time Of Dying<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/boombox.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 492px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/boombox.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I <span style="font-style:italic;">should</span> be doing homework for Humanities right now, but alas, I cannot concentrate.<br /><br />I finally went snowboarding today. It was very...fulfilling. Now I won't feel like this winter was a waste, haha. I went to Park City Mountain Resort, though, and I must say, I don't enjoy it as much as The Canyons. It probably has something to do with the fact that I've been going to The Canyons for the past 6 years, but you know, what can you do? My cousin works at Sports Authority and he gets free passes. So yeah, I wasn't about to pass that up.<br /><br />Snowboarding alone isn't too fun, though.<br /><br />I basically spent all weekend at Chrystal Arce's house, and I must say, it was an interesting time. I mean, I've been there a lot recently, but it seems that people getting high never loses its entertainment value. And pipes are very cool. They're very artistic.<br /><br />Well, I should really be doing things now. I love you kids!<br /><br />Love,<br />Berto<br /><br />P.S. And since I spend mass amounts of time on youtube, I decided I'll include a video that interests me in some way in ever blog now! Maybe it'll encourage more readers. haha.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1-wEBmLht5g&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1-wEBmLht5g&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-78303161089545551292009-02-03T01:18:00.000-07:002009-02-03T01:19:08.814-07:00The Static Masses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/loud_sex.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 688px; height: 414px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/loud_sex.png" border="0" alt="" /></a>The thing that makes me laugh most about this comic is the "Loud" label on the girlfriend. haha.<div><br /></div><div>::<br /><div><br /><div>I've been really full of thought lately. Not really of anything specific, just many many things at once.<div><br /></div><div>Although I'm pretty comfortable with who I am, I'm still trying to figure out some other things about me. It's hard, mostly because you have to find a balance (according to me, anyway).</div><div><br /></div><div>Today I spent the day entirely by myself. I went to school and came home to sit on the computer for endless hours. That's because I wanted to, of course. It's amazing what kind of things you can learn if you just search. That is one of my favorite things, learning copious amounts of meaningless information. haha.</div><div><br /></div><div>People have done some amazing things. It's hard for me to imagine where they even start to get ideas of that magnitude. I know I'm being vague, but that's because I want you to find something for yourself. Find something worthwhile.</div><div><br /></div><div>I also managed to write my own obituary (for Social Psychology) and do some research on Dolly the sheep for Biology. That along with my computer time and paying my phone bill is all I did today. haha.</div><div><br /></div><div>I still feel pretty lonely, but happy. I did spend the day alone because I wanted to, but it wasn't a challenge at all, haha. There are several people that intrigue me and I would like to get to know them better, but it's still weird moving to the "meeting people" stage after having been in the comfort of a group for so long. Especially considering I'm somewhat of a shy person by nature.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, the title of this blog is great. It never made sense until just now.</div><div><br /></div><div>Love,<br />Berto</div></div></div></div>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-32888737115431212612009-01-19T20:45:00.004-07:002009-01-20T00:25:32.921-07:00Sotto Voce<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/national_language.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 428px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/national_language.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>So lately I've had to think about something that hasn't gone through my mind in a long time.<br /><br />Moving back to Mexico.<br /><br />It's nothing serious right now, but it's to the point where my parents have seriously discussed a plan in case things go badly.<br /><br />It kind of makes me nervous. I have no idea what I would do in Mexico. Seriously. It's just something that's so foreign to me now, I would definitely feel out of place.<br /><br />I really don't get why I'm such a threat to so many people in this country. I pay taxes, I'm a college student, and I lead a life comparable to many Americans'. Why am I so different?<br /><br />People talk about the Civil Rights era like it's something of the past, but I think it's still very much an issue. Now anti-immigrant people are using the economy issue to push for anti-immigration laws. And it's working too.<br /><br />By now I have to worry about renewing (and paying for) my "license" every year (which I can't even use as a valid ID), finding a job where people won't screw me over for being an immigrant, not being eligible for any scholarships or financial aid, the possibility of having to pay out-of-state tuition, getting my degree done asap, and maybe even getting deported.<br /><br />Just because I was born somewhere else (it doesn't matter that I've lived here almost 11 years now). Not because I don't pay taxes, not because I steal, not because I rape people, not because I'm in a gang, not because I killed someone (which is apparently what immigrants do). Nope. I have done nothing wrong and apparently I'm using all the things a "real" American could be using or doing.<br /><br />I'm sorry, but if you lose your job to someone that can't even speak English, it's about you, not them.<br /><br />That's also why I refuse to say the pledge (besides the fact that you're talking to a flag). I mean, land of the free? really?<br /><br />Well enough of that. I think you get my point. If you think I deserve to be kicked out, that's alright, I still love you.<br /><br />Love,<br />Berto<br /><br />P.S. Tomorrow is the day for change. I hope for some positive change regarding this subject. Woo Obama!Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-3157218162563023022009-01-13T23:07:00.002-07:002009-01-13T23:58:32.991-07:00A Movie Script EndingI feel like sharing with you all some drumsets that I really like. Okay. Go.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/llama_guitarist/?action=view&current=ddrumblue.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/llama_guitarist/ddrumblue.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/llama_guitarist/?action=view&current=gretschstripe.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/llama_guitarist/gretschstripe.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/llama_guitarist/?action=view&current=ludwigacrylic.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/llama_guitarist/ludwigacrylic.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/llama_guitarist/?action=view&current=ludwiggreen.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/llama_guitarist/ludwiggreen.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/llama_guitarist/?action=view&current=yamahasapphire.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/llama_guitarist/yamahasapphire.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>They're all super attractive (like you all) and I would love playing on any of them. Especially the blue ddrum *drool*</div><div><br /></div><div>So if you're considering a late birthday present, one of these will do the trick :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Love,<br />Berto</div><div><br /></div><div>P.S. The Gretsch is pretty fantastic as well.</div>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-81366660469976535372009-01-04T23:21:00.002-07:002009-01-05T00:13:39.388-07:00On Letting Go<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/interesting_life.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 476px; height: 421px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/interesting_life.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />So I finally seem to be in the mood of writing a blog.<div><br /></div><div>Yet as I sit down to write, nothing immediately comes to mind. It just seems to be more about my emotions, I guess.</div><div><br /></div><div>::</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Ever since everyone left for college, I've been thinking a lot about the friends I have and what they mean to me. It's kind of sad, haha. I don't consider a great too many people to be my actual friends, even less to be good friends, even less great friends etc. etc.</div><div><br /></div><div>You could speculate whatever you wish as to why this is, but I'm gonna try to explain it.</div><div><br /></div><div>I feel like I give a lot to my friends. My dad is actually always bringing it up, saying I don't do nearly enough for them (my parents) in comparison to my friends. Because of this, I guess I have a higher expectation than most as to what to expect from friends, and I feel like very few people actually fullfill that. I mean, I remember when people were writing blogs telling everyone individually why they were great friends and stuff and when I attempted to write one, I pretty much failed because I felt like I couldn't come up with enough for most people (it was in draft for like 6 months).</div><div><br /></div><div>When I think about friends, I think about people that will listen to me no matter what. People that will drop something to come comfort me (I realize some things are more important than listening to me talk). People that actually truly want to hang out with me, rather than feel like it's just one of their obligations as a "friend." That's about all I look for really. When I try to call most people, they either don't answer or are too busy. It's alright though, people have their lives to live. I understand that.</div><div><br /></div><div>Truth is, I've felt like this a lot.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now that everyone is gone, I feel even more forgotten and left out. Like I mentioned in one of my previous blogs, I'm always too young for the college kids, and outcasted by the high schoolers for having graduated. It's not really on purpose, in both cases it's more about my inability to fit in.</div><div><br /></div><div>You're probably thinking this is just some Berto whining, like always. It's okay, you can think whatever you want, I guess if you made it this far you actually care to some extent. The truth is, I'm perfectly happy. Most people seem to take my observations as whining and complaining, and that's alright, it does sound like it, but I'm telling you right now that it isn't.</div><div><br /></div><div>It seems I'm just trying to explain it to myself as much as anyone else. It helps me to put my thoughts, feelings and observations into writing to make sure I'm being rational, because if one things bugs me in this world, it's people who are irrational.</div><div><br /></div><div>I realize I haven't been the funnest person to hang out in the past because I was moody or emo or whatever you want to call it. That's understandable, I'm not blaming anyone for anything. There's just a big difference in calling like 10 people and finally getting one of them to come hang out as compared to having someone call you.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, I think I'm done with that ridiculous rant. Moving on.</div><div><br /></div><div>::</div><div><br /></div><div>So as the year comes to and end, it is a common reaction to start reflecting upon the past year. All in all, I'm pretty happy with who I am and what I'm about. Mostly because I know exactly who I am and what I'm about haha. If you come to realize something, it should be that you should find yourself and make yourself who you want to be. With this, I've come to be a happy person and love life.</div><div><br /></div><div>Many many things happened this year, holy cow.</div><div><br /></div><div>And right now, my mind is filled with too many things, to the point where my paragraphs don't make sense because I jump around a lot. haha.</div><div><br /></div><div>So I will end with some year-end thoughts:</div><div><br /></div><div>-I went to 12 concerts.</div><div>-I got a 3.0 gpa for my fall semester, which makes my overal gpa 3.12.</div><div>-I got a yellow shirt for Christmas. I will be looking forward to wearing it.</div><div>-I played drums in front of people more than I ever have before.</div><div>-I got into a bunch of crazy bands (but not as crazy as Michael's indie bands).</div><div>-I graduated high school.</div><div>-I went through 3 phones.</div><div>-and a Zune</div><div>-I'd like to think that I learned a lot, and personally, I like the way my mind works.</div><div>-I think this is the longest blog I've ever written.</div><div>-I also think I need to blog more.</div><div>-The glass is definitely half full now.</div><div>-Am I too old for a 15 year old?</div><div><br /></div><div>Yes, that is my thought process. haha.</div><div><br /></div><div>If my gigantic rant inspired a change in you, take it! Change is not something to be feared.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you think I'm ridiculous after my gigantic rant, that's okay, I still less-than-three you. (<3)</div><div><br /></div><div>I seriously love you all and I'm glad you're all in my life (however much that might be), you guys made me who I am.</div><div><br /></div><div>Whew! Done? haha, not even close.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is the beginning.</div><div><br /></div><div>Love,<br />Berto</div></div>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-64155300905088726172008-12-14T00:47:00.001-07:002008-12-14T00:52:07.057-07:00Cath...<a href="http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/llama_guitarist/?action=view&current=dreams.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/llama_guitarist/dreams.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><div>Love,<br />Berto</div>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-62274326258096640682008-11-30T20:20:00.005-07:002008-11-30T21:18:16.194-07:00Parabol<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/what_xkcd_means.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 891px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/what_xkcd_means.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />All I know right now is that I need to type a blog. Problem: I have nothing to write! Let's see how this goes...<div><br /></div><div>Well I get to go back to school tomorrow after Thanksgiving break...I don't know how you guys would feel about it, but I hate having a class at 7, it makes for pretty horrible Mondays.</div><div><br /></div><div>Right now I'm listening to the title of my last blog by Underoath. You all should listen to it, I think it's a wonderful song (most of you would like it, I think). It's very moving to me, for some reason.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm pretty excited for the holidays to be here. After I've been through so much school, I kind of get sick of it and start slacking :) So I need a break so I can be motivated about school again.</div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of which, next semester should be fun because I have my very first Digital Media (my intended major) class! And I also made sure to have my first class start at 8:30.</div><div><br /></div><div>Althought I'm sure I've told some of you, I'll be playing in the Lee Music concert on Friday. It would be fun for you guys to attend and watch me make faces as I play drums. haha. I'll also be singing a couple of songs, so that should be interesting. It's at 7 p.m. at the old Senior Citizen center (the one behind town hall).</div><div><br /></div><div>I guess that's it for now.</div><div><br /></div><div>Love,<br />Berto</div><div><br /></div><div>P.S. Oh, and Desolate Earth :: The End Is Here is another good one by Underoath.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-61467418913122278242008-11-10T21:07:00.003-07:002008-11-10T21:32:35.128-07:00Too Bright To See, Too Loud To Hear<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/misusing_slang.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 441px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/misusing_slang.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />So I don't know if any of you remember, but since sometime last year, I've been making the titles of my blogs names of songs. So far, Underoath songs are dominating; they're always really interesting, and don't come from lyrics in the song. It makes me think of what they were thinking about when they came up with the title. Interesting, no?<br /><br />Anyway, it is November and winter is biting at our ankles<br /><br />I am SO excited.<br /><br />Except for not being able to buy a pass to The Canyons because I don't have enough money for one.<br /><br />But that does not mean that I will not be snowboarding this winter, I will definitely find a way (and probably go a couple of days to The Canyons as well, for those of you who want me to come).<br /><br />Since I'm at Lee Music all the time, either filling in for Krystal or just hanging out, I'm playing drums on many songs in the Winter concert. It's on December 5th at the Old Senior Citizen Center so you all are more than welcome to come.<br /><br />I guess I really have no more to say on the matter of my life at the moment. Be happy everyone, it's not hard.<br /><br />Love,<br />BertoRoberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-91884280316672941502008-11-03T22:53:00.004-07:002008-11-10T21:07:02.280-07:00Composure<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/scantron.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 740px; height: 208px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/scantron.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />So after looking at my blog today, I realized the latest entry ended in a rather bleak note.<br /><br />This is me telling everyone that I'm completely fine, like any blog entry, it was just how I felt at that moment. I got over it in like a day. haha. I'm really happy.<br /><br />Not that anyone was worried, anyway.<br /><br />That's all. Expect a "full" blog soon enough, I'm just too sleepy to do one now.<br /><br />Love,<br />Berto<br /><br />P.S. The title of the xkcd comic that accompanies this blog is "Scantron" when I first looked at it, I was thoroughly convinced that it said "Scranton" for about 10 seconds. Hooray dyslexia.Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-78200943822642521432008-09-29T20:03:00.003-06:002008-09-29T20:07:16.905-06:00Hurt<span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > I hurt myself today</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > To see if I still feel</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > I focus on the pain</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > The only thing that's real</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > The needle tears a hole</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > The old familiar sting</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > Try to kill it all away</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > But I remember everything</span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > What have I become?</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > My sweetest friend</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > Everyone I know</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > Goes away in the end</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > You could have it all</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > My empire of dirt</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > I will let you down</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > I will make you hurt</span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > I wear this crown of shit</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > Upon my liar's chair</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > Full of broken thoughts</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > I cannot repair</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > Beneath the stains of time</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > The feelings disappear</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > You are someone else</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > I am still right here</span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > What have I become?</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > My sweetest friend</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > Everyone I know</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > Goes away in the end</span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > You could have it all</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > My empire of dirt</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > I will let you down</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > I will make you hurt</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > If I could start again</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > A million miles away</span><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;" > I would keep myself</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> I would find a way</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">-NIN</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">I am completely alone.</span><br /></span> </span>Roberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784378.post-8253395132113973122008-09-24T20:05:00.004-06:002008-09-24T23:08:26.494-06:00Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/philosophy.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/philosophy.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Hello,<br /><br />It's been a while since my last blog.<br /><br />Since then, I've found that I really like working with kids. It's kind of strange (to me), but I enjoy myself a lot. I've been doing a lot of things in regards to that.<br /><br />A couple of weeks ago I attended the Mountain View Fellowship (which incidentally is in Heber, on your way to Park City) church and helped out with the kids' service there by playing drums. It's really exciting to be playing music and seeing the kids get way into it. After we're done with all the music, we help the kids do some sort of activity which is usually pretty fun.<br /><br />At this church (it's actually in a huge house), I met a lady whose two kids really wanted to play drums and guitar, respectively. So I made a deal with her that I would teach them. And that was the whole deal :) They came over yesterday night and they learned the basics of each. The little drummer kid is 8 and the guitar-er is 10 or so. Drummers are cooler :p They'll be coming over every Tuesday for a lesson.<br /><br />And lastly, I decided that I would volunteer at the middle school to help out with all the little niƱos that don't know how to speak English. I went and talked to Mr. Case and he seemed really excited about me even considering such a thing. I'm still expecting a call back from him, so i'll see how that goes. I might even get payed.<br /><br />Which would solve the me trying to find a job problem. Yep, I still don't have a job. I know, I know, I'm a slacker. I've applied at...too many places too remember and I've asked around like crazy. I decided that I'm probably gonna seek a job in a place where people like me are more widely accepted (long haired, t-shirt wearers). Park City, most likely, but maybe even Provo. Of course, it'd have to pay really well for me to have to drive to Provo for it.<br /><br />That's about all life has been as of late.<br /><br />And everyone, listen to The Arcade Fire. They may remind you of: Modest Mouse, Interpol, Anathallo. They're pretty great. Listen to the title of this blog, which is one of my favorite songs by them.<br /><br />Love,<br />BertoRoberto Lermahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305913036992031256noreply@blogger.com3