Thirty is one of those ages that causes reflection on the people, events, and decisions that got you this far. Personally, if only for my own curiosity, I wanted to take a look back on the songs and artists that made an impact on my life. My favorite feature over at Pitchfork is called "5-10-15-203 and consists of musicians talking about their biggest influences over the years. Full credit to them for the idea as we explore 3 to 30: Age 3 Elvis Presley - "Suspicious Minds" While I [...]
I suppose it's about time I wrote something new in this poor abandoned blog. It's funny, I've spent innumerable hours completely redesigning this site three times over the years - in addition to all the necessary back-end tweaks required after being away for months at a time - but I can never manage to post consistently. I guess I never feel that my life is interesting enough to share with others (reality: I'm really lazy). Truth be told, a lot of interesting things have happened over the past six months, all culminating with my *gasp* thirtieth birthday a [...]
I've completed work on my photo blog, which is called farewelltransmission: . This new site is an avenue for me to share my favorite and best photographs without anyone having to click through the thousands of images over at Flickr . It will also serve as a portfolio of sorts for my photography and maybe in the future I'll add the option to order prints, etc. I will be updating the site regularly with new shots and old favorites, so be sure to bookmark the home page or add it to your RSS reader. [...]
This is a test of the posting capabilities. I am inserting an image inline after the text. The image should show on the home page as the main title. I am now continuing to write underneath the photo. We shall see if this word-wraps properly in the post. This is a test of the posting capabilities. I am inserting an image inline after the text. The image should show on the home page as the main title. I am now continuing to write underneath the photo. We shall see if this word-wraps [...]
I've completed work on my photo blog, which is called farewelltransmission: . This new site is an avenue for me to share my favorite and best photographs without anyone having to click through the thousands of images over at Flickr . It will also serve as a portfolio of sorts for my photography and maybe in the future I'll add the option to order prints, etc. I will be updating the site regularly with new shots and old favorites, so be sure to bookmark the home page or add it to your RSS reader. [...]
I've written more "first" posts for this site than I ever should have. Failed relationships, career changes, and personal tragedies always seem to get in the way of the really important things in life, like eating more vegetables and updating a blog that no one reads. Those who know me best are aware of the bizarre rut I've been in the last couple years and, while I won't get into it here, it's high time I dig myself out of the hole and do something . That's the impetus for relaunching this site; I'm trying to get [...]
A couple weeks after my last post to this site, Hesam & I took off to New York for a month to party with Brad and the rest of the NYC kids. In a few short hours, I'll be on my way back to New York with my brother, Andy, and Josh to do some more of the same. I figured that I better update this site before I head out with some brief news and some music for all of you non-existent readers. Click through for updates on the last couple months, my trip around the [...]
About six months ago I said I was going to stop updating this here blog for awhile; I certainly made good on that promise. While I can't commit to regular updates, I do have something to share with you. In my last post, I mentioned that I was considering putting up a mixtape as a monthly feature of sorts. As it turns out, a friend of mine, who will remain anonymous, started a members-only monthly mixtape club (it's secret to avoid the RIAA, et al.) this month. The theme was Halloween, so I put together a mix of dark, moody, [...]
As a parting thought before I disappear to the lonely midwest, I'd like to share some music with all of you. A couple months ago I made a mixtape for my friend Marissa because I missed her and like sharing music with her, but as the weeks have gone on, this collection of songs has come to define this mood that I can't shake. While the songs aren't necessarily sad, they are definitely dark and somber in tone. Not the greatest sales pitch, I know, but these tunes won't bring you down unless you let them. [...]
I haven't updated this blog in a while. For the first time in my history of blogging, I was actually distracted by something other than pure laziness. A lot has happened in the last six months: A wedding or two, lots of flights for work, seeing good friends all over the state, many drunken (and often regrettable) nights, got a new president, lots of ridiculously good (and usually unhealthy, yet never regrettable) food, moved into a new house, began living life in HD, finally returned my Netflix , lots of driving for work, began listening [...]
...and some record by some band comes out today. Follow this link to claim your free Dr. Pepper: http://www.drpepper.com/freeDr Pepper/?icamp=hp_dpfree_coupon . The offer is only good through the end of the day and DP is going based off of eastern time, apparently. What's funny is the DP website doesn't mention Guns 'n' Roses anywhere. It's understandable though, I wouldn't want to be associate with Chinese Democracy after listening to it either. I don't even drink soda anymore, but I will definitely be toasting my free beverage to the worst album [...]
I obviously have quite a bit to write about, including my crazy adventures in Paso Robles last weekend as well as that election thingy, but in the meantime I'd like to share what came in the mail today. Andy (who doesn't live here anymore) got a jury duty summons and I got soup from Max Tundra! Just in time for the recession (or just in time for lunch for any orthodox readers) comes a limited edition (250) Kosher Chicken Soup from Max Tundra Liquid Soup Products. Along with the nutritional facts printed on the label [...]
Dear America & California, Please don't fuck this up. <3jp
Friday was a slow work day, so I cruised over to my brother's office in Irvine (technically Irvine, but it's just past the Great Park/El Toro on the border of Lake Forest) and completed my last few items while hanging out with him. As it turns out, we both had to request this upcoming Friday off as we each have a wedding to attend. I'm heading up to Paso Robles for Jennifer and Bobby's wedding on Saturday, while Andy's attending his friend Casey's wedding in Vegas. Apparently Casey is a huge video game nerd and, since he's [...]
I've had this website built and sitting around for a week or so, just waiting for me to post something. This evening, like those that preceded it, was destined to go post-less until I saw something on the way home that absolutely infuriated me and inspired me to write. I'm not an intrinsically angry person and I also won't deny anyone their beliefs, whether I think they're outrageous or not, but I will not stand for public demonstrations promoting intolerance. When I drove by at 5:30 P.M. today, a group of about 30 individuals were posted on [...]
Welcome to IcebergPrinciple.com! My name's John and this is my blog. If you're reading this post on the main page of this site, we're probably friends so I'm not going to bother with any introductions. If this post is miraculously 500 posts in, then you probably have a good idea of who I am if you made it all the way back here.
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