Observant Solitude

So, I had a thought today, as I sat waiting for my friend at Chipotle. This is a very big "what if", so forgive me as I postulate from the less analytical part of me.

Imagine, if you will, someone locked in a dark room with food for 2 months, a chair and a large monitor. After their fit of panic, they sit down in their chair, turn on the TV and watch the show. The video is a fixated camera observing a random person of the opposite gender. A message scrolls along the bottom stating "Arrangements for your absence have been made, do not be alarmed. You will be compensated for your time and you are in utmost safety. If we deem your condition hazardous, testing will cease immediately."

When the person in the room has finally cleared their thoughts, they begin watching this person featured on the screen. It's apparent the person is not an actor, and is oblivious to any cameras or observation. There's not a moment where the first person is not right there with the second, though bathing and bathroom breaks use more modest camera angles to maintain the atmosphere of the experiment. This person hears every word, see every facial expression and gesture. We'll assume the first person is a male. He is there as she sleeps, presumably, sleeping at the same time. He might eat as she eats.

What might we postulate about this man as time goes on? How would he identify with the girl? How drastically would the man change in order to do this? Could he grow to dislike her? To hate her, or even to love her?

Putting myself in this situation, hypothetically, my guess is that the person observing the other will begin to feel very strongly about the subject, in one of two ways. I might grow to love every aspect of this person.. the way they smile, the way they eat their food, any oddity in their walk. Alternatively, I might grow to hate these very things. I believe these sorts of conditions simulate a perpetuated first impression. If the first impression lasts a whole two months solid, it would garner strong feelings. Imagine the negative repercussions if the first thing the observer hears or sees is something that differs from something he agrees with, say, politics or something similar.

So, I thought all of this in my stool at lunch, right? I turned the idea on its head; imagining myself in the position of the observed. I looked instantly up in the air as if I was being watched. I thought that this person could have been watching me for up to two months.. I wonder how she feels? Does she--love me? The thought was unbelievably heart warming. At this point, I literally sat there smiling until Matt showed up.

Train Of Thought

Here are some random thoughts I am going to spout out as they come.

- I really really really wish I could play more of the Final Fantasy soundtrack on piano.

- I miss rain. It's not rained when I could see it in quite a long time.

- I think Karma is just when God employs his sense of humor.

- I can't decide if I'd want to play bass or electric guitar if I were to join a band.

- I should go to bed earlier tomorrow night.

- I wonder if anyone will read this far into my thoughts. They must care :)

- I hope I know that they care that much... tell me!

- I've loved getting all this mail this week.

- Lately, I've been thinking of what sort of teddy I'd have if I had one. Each night as I drift away, I like to imagine some sort of creature tapping on my window, introducing itself and turning into a teddy of sorts. By the time I finish the detailed story in my head, I've fallen asleep. It's waaay better than counting sheep. This was inspired by my dream of Zeke, my lemur teddy. Ask if you like. :P

- I wonder how long it'll be before I find my best best friend at DBU. I'm very excited.. it can't come soon enough.

- To the readers that made it to this last thought.. thank you so much for taking the time. Seriously.

Pedal Board Pt. 2

No new equips.. but instead of a Blues Driver, I'm going with the Barber LTD. Very good pedal! ^_^

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3vDPnUtNu8&feature=related

For $70!

Care

How many people do you think would cry upon hearing the news of your untimely death? Now, how many people do you think would cry upon hearing the news of your suicide? More, right? Probably because they might feel responsible.

Pedal Board

Already Acquired:

DIY Frame: Free + $4 for paint
Maxon Distortion & Sustain: $95
Power Supply: $47


Need:

BOSS Blues Driver: $79
BOSS DD-7 + Tap: $179
Ernie Ball Volume Pedal Jr.: $79
Keeley Compressor: $229 (yikes)
Line6 Verbzilla: $109



What do you think, guitarists?

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New Words: "-gasm" Entry

Here are the three variants of "-gasm" that you may have heard me use... usually in private for fear of the audience dragging me outside by my ear ;-)

Eargasm - The feeling obtained by listening to one's favorite song, for example, "Fix You" by Coldplay almost always results in an eargasm.

Happygasm - An overflow of bliss/glee.

Hairgasm - An overflow of bliss/glee directed at one's good hair day.