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Hello Hello. My name's Tristan Leder. I'm just a native San Franciscan Nerd. Here lie my Thoughts, Hopes and Dreams. Occasional rants as well. The Weekly Accident has been my pride and joy since the Spring of 2008.

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Jul122010

Music and Pictures

DateMonday, July 12, 2010 at 12:38AM

Music videos and I have go back quite a ways. I would say until the 7th grade. I started watching a little TV channel called FUSE, which was essentially an MTV before they discovered reality television. Or NOT-SO REALITY TELEVISION. Haha... see what I did there? FUSE was good while it lasted, and all good things must end. I can’t remember if I moved on, or if they changed too much that I just couldn't take it anymore. From what I remember, the breakup was rather smooth. However, the good ship FUSE did instill a certain thing for music videos in me. I still associate many a song with the music vid. As life moved on, my musical taste altered, and with that, comes a change in the music video style. Today I have several music videos here for your viewing pleasure that either:

A) I really enjoy the song
B) Really like the visuals
C) All of the above

Florence and the Machine - Dog Days are Over

This made the list namely for how stuck in my head it is. DAMN YOU USA! The visuals are pretty interesting as well. The whole white creepy clown girl may be a little over done, but sure, it’s fine.



The Pipettes - Stop the Music

Everything about this music video is just win. From the super talented, bubble gum lyrics of the to the faux-salon dance sequences, this video had me hooked me so hooked I pre-ordred the single from overseas way-back-when.


Lady Gaga- Bad Romance

Let’s face it, one of these videos had to make it here. Lady Gaga has been a music video phenom. However, I feel that some of her videos contain almost too much story, if that’s possible. They would make make better 15 minute short-films, opposed to 7-8 minute stretched out music videos. I feel that Bad Romance sort of reins in some of those creative adventures. If you read comics, this video reminds a great deal of the Soleil book Skydoll. See where I'm coming from? 


Motion City Soundtrack - The Future Freaks Me Out

Besides for being one of my favorite songs of all time, this bears the proud title of actually being a FUSE video. Middle School Memories. ‘Nuff said.It’s also very representative of what Music Videos used to be, and in some cases, still are. There would be a band, they would be playing (or pretending to play) their instruments, and there would be some sort of disjointed story going on in the background that made little to no sense. This story often had nothing to do with the song itself.


Fall Out Boy - Sugar We’re Going Down

Did I mention Middle School?


Hollywood Undead - No.5

I don’t think that any music video can ever to compare to No.5 in how well it represents the people who made it.


Hellogoodbye - Here (In Your Arms)

I couldn't do this do this post without including my favorite video of all time. This one video makes my life so much better. It has even influenced it in certain aspects. Watching is the only thing that has ever made me want to play the keytar.

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Tuesday
Jul062010

Post 5: 12:12 AM

DateTuesday, July 6, 2010 at 12:12AM
Midnight. Ohhh Midnight, how I have waited for you. That means just ten hours left. Really hoping that they don’t close for cleaning. We have been told that they will be open for 24 hours though. Here’s hoping.

We’ve lost one. Oliver has retired to his home. Willis and I stand strong in this house of caffeine. We’re hanging in there. Besides for a couple of aches and some twitchy legs, we’re doing alright. Watching some beatboxing vids on youtube. Will’s looking at basketball and shoes. I’m looking at decklists, couldn’t really do anything else.

I don’t think i have the attention span to really do anything right now except these menial blog entries. Probably couldn’t focus on any comics. Probably couldn’t do any hardcore comic writing, cause you know, normally I can. LOL. <---- That was funny.

The one moment I dread is when the morning staff comes in, the same staff that was holding down the fort when we rolled through at the start. That’s always an awkward interchange, with massive confusion on both sides. I think I’ll get some oatmeal come time. Or perhaps a parfait. That sounds good too. Upon heading back home I plan on sleeping and playing lots of video games. Right now I’m surfing the web and listening to tunes to keep me awake.

The starbucks’ music choices get really weird come midnight. All the DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince comes out. I’m really confused. The music is super duper questionable.

Current drink: Extra Coffee Caramel Frap.

 

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Monday
Jul052010

Post 4: 7:15 PM

DateMonday, July 5, 2010 at 7:14PM
7 o’clock. Going strong. I took a pizza break, eating some slices that I had thrown in my bag. Stepped outside to sit on the benches while enjoying the slices, which may have been out of the fridge for a little too long. None the less, they were enjoyable and have sated me. For now.

Numerous people have come in and out of the cafe. In waves too. It’s been awesome. Most notably, I have to give a shout out to the Werth family, for stopping by and really cheering me on. Mr.Werth is now officially the sponsor of “24 hours @Starbucks 2010,” having been gracious enough to buy me a drink. Your charity does not go unoticed sir. You are a part of this. Do not forget.

Kinda feeling that no sleep right now. That shouldn’t be an issue though, we’re quickly approaching the evening, which is by far the easiest part of this entire excursion. I think by now I’m on my sixth drink. I’ve stepped it up to a grande Americano, doubleshot. That should provide enough kick to keep me going for awhile. One of the members just got off shift. She was the one who seemed the most suspicious. I don’t really know what that means, but I think she knew what was up. One of the baristas remembered my name, and even gave charged me for a tall, WHEN I ORDERED A GRANDE! ZAINY!


Oliver and I have been discussing Magic cards a great deal. He is currently looking up various decklists as we speak. He wishes to build a deck that can generally reduce the amount of planeswalkers. He doesn’t really like using the powerhouse permanents. Why? I don’t really know. Perhaps the financial investment. Perhaps not. Who really knows. Nonetheless, I do nothing but encourage his endeavors. If one looks cool, it is for the benefit of us all.


Expecet another post eventually.

 
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Post 3: 4 PM

DateMonday, July 5, 2010 at 3:53PM
So the Crew’s here. I’m on my third drink. Things are kind of cooking a long. This low-profile has been slightly shattered. The more the merrier is what they say though. We’re almost 6 hours in, a fourth of the way there. I’ve definitely been slightly bored at certain points. That being said, so far so goo.d I feel like one of the baristas feels like I’ve been here for way too long, but that doesn’t really matter. I honestly can’t wait until about 2 in the morning. Everything’s gonna get really chill. Too much action right now for me to chug a long on this here internet.

There’s good conversation happening though. None of the characters that were here last time though. Still feeling a little drowsy. Probably will until like 5 tomorrow evening. Been talking League of Legends with Willis. Good talks. Happy to have friends that play games with me nowadays.

On another note, AP scores are in. I did surprisingly well. I don’t know how. Thank you to all those AP teachers. Killing it. I’ve realized that all of these posts have zero substance. Ohh well. I’m a lot sleepier than I should be. I could not sleep last night. That does not bode well for the rest of the night.

I think that baristas have noticed I’ve been here for a very long time. I don’t really know what that means. I mean if I keep buying drinks, can they really kick me out? No. Would they kick me out? Besides being irritated that I haven’t left, what recourse can they actually take? I have pondered this long and hard. What can they actually do?

Signing out.


 

 

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Post 2: 1 PM

DateMonday, July 5, 2010 at 1:21PM
One o’clock. 2 hours in. Trying to maintain a low profile. That’s the key to a successful longtime Starbucks sessions. So just a heads up, if you plan on visiting, no yelling. The more you maintain your under  the radar-ness, the better. The less they notice you, th better. The last thing we need is people getting wise to the situation. They start to get suspicious. What exactly they’ll do, I don’t really know. Just keep your head down and buy drinks, they can’t really get mad.

The whole food thing can be an issue too. I’ve got two sandwiches and some cold pizza in my bag. It’s not so much bringing the food as it is eating it. I’m always conflicted about whether or not it’s okay just whip out a slice of pepperoni and proceed to snack. I think I will lay and wait for an opportune moment and scarf it down. I always end up buying a couple of their sandwiches too. They aren’t half bad, and it also throws them off my trail.

Kevin and Oliver have made a guest appearance, and sit here as I write. The company is always nice. I’ve had to stop with the scripting of Alice Edge. The company and lack of ideas have thrown me off my A game. I’ve gotten about 4 pages down though. Happy about that. My motor functions are starting to slow though, and its only 1. Trouble sleeping last night did not help.

 

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