I don't care anymore.

I should have stopped caring a long time ago.

I love all sorts of music. I've always known that. But for some ridiculous reason, there were certain artists, genres, or songs that I assumed I didn't want to listen to. One of the biggest mistakes I've made is the fact that I judged a band by their fans. I looked at the people who listened to the music. I looked at what they were wearing, how they talked, and how they acted. This was a bad idea. I should know better than anyone not to judge a group by people that aren't even in it.

Here's what I'm talking about:

I can remember back in junior high and high school seeing people wear hoodies that said "The Used" or "Linkin Park". These kids were not my friends, and they all looked like they did acid in the bathroom. I decided that meant I wouldn't like those bands, or any band like them. It wasn't until I got to college that I realized, "Wow... maybe this isn't so bad." I'm not saying these are my favorite bands. I don't listen to them on a regualr basis. But there are songs that I can really enjoy. If only I had opened up my mind sooner, I could have experienced this stuff and enjoyed it a long time ago.

Another thing that I am ashamed to admit is the fact that I hid my support of certain musical groups because of the image they represented. Again, That was a bad idea. Who really cares what bands anyone listens to? If you enjoy it, why should it matter? In the words of the great Josh Radon:

"Why should you have to explain why you like, for example, the new Green Day album? If you like something, you like it, and all the intellectualizing in the world doesn't really make any difference."

We don't always know why we like something, but we like it nonetheless. Why would anyone deprive themselves of the simple joy of enjoying music just because someone else doesn't agree?

So from now on, I don't care who knows it. The Backstreet Boys were pretty catchy. I think Taylor Swift is incredibly talented. Green Day is really fun to listen to sometimes. Coldplay can be really engaging. Fall Out Boy has some good moments.

So go ahead, scoff at me while I belt out "Quit Playing Games With My Heart".
You can call me gay for liking Coldplay.
You can say I'm a conformist for downloading "Know Your Enemy".
And you can say I'm girly for liking Taylor Swift.

I don't care anymore.

The Beginning

This feels good. I've always loved writing about whatever I want. Even as a reader, I think reading something that the author chose to write about is much more entertaining.

I hope you enjoy reading my blog. Here are a few things to look forward to:

Random "Stoner Thoughts"
-I plan to share some of my deepest and most random thoughts. I call them "Stoner Thoughts" because they are the types of thoughts you would expect to hear from someone who is so relaxed, so calm, and so completely out of it, that they themselves can hardly comprehend the words that come from their mouths.

Funny Stories
-If my life were a movie, it would be a funny one. I have my serious moments, but they are far surpassed in quantity by the funny things that happen in my life.

My Opinions
- I love to express my inner frustrations about society. Many of my friends already know this about me. I'm fairly passive-agressive, but that just means I have more to say after the fact.


I'm sure there will be others things to write about, but for now, that's my plan.
Happy bloggin'!