Hollis and Morris

I can't find release, ain't
no release anywhere I been
I knew all along just where
I needed to go to have it kick in
Won't you send me a saint from
grace, round here there's none
to be had

- Hollis and Morris, the Trews

Hey there. I lead off with this because this song has been stuck in my head for a couple days now. I'm a little shocked the Trews aren't more mainstream, they have that sort of sound. Anyway, I'm sure there can be some sort of connection drawn between these lyrics and how I feel, but that's not really why they're there. I just like the song.

I had an interesting textversation (you see what I did there?) with a good friend yesterday and the night before. She said something that really stuck out to me, that she's sick of being interested and not being the interest. I can definitely relate to that. She was talking more about dating, and I can relate there too. I've only asked anybody out twice. In one case I dodged a bullet, the other was a little harder. I think I've been sort of notorious (in the sense that my inflated sense of self-worth tells me I can be notorious for something) for being against dating in high school. There are several bigger reasons, but one is that I don't like having to stick my foot out there and have it stepped on. If it does happen, the interest has to be initiated by her, not me. At least until college, where people are more sophisticated. Wow, that sounded really douchey, huh? Oh well.

Anyway, it goes beyond dating. Any relationship I've had with people, any skill I've developed, it never came naturally. I had to initiate it. Either that's a byproduct of me thinking too much, or I'm that unappealing of a person. Every day, more and more, and think it's the latter. And that's a horrible feeling, to think you're not just naturally appealing or naturally gifted. I don't say that the way an attractive girl says she's ugly in order to get compliments -- I truly believe it. It's not an insurmountable quality to have, but damn it sure does make things harder. Also, I'm pretty sure there's a dirty joke somewhere in that last sentence.

I would like to applaud myself for following through on my promise of making this more frequent. Two posts within three days, that has to be a record.

Let's see, what else. You might remember me being stoked for the premiere of Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza. Well, it's been on for over a month now and it is definitely as advertised. The one thing I love about watching improv is that it doesn't get stale. By definition, it can't. I've watched every episode of this season of Family Guy, and then the first few episodes of South Park and just thought, damn, you know? They just stopped being funny. It's almost like they've gotten so wrapped up in themselves that they don't try as hard to be funny anymore. They're complacent, and think/know the smallest or least creative joke will get a laugh simply because they have an audience. They don't have to worry about ratings. With Family Guy in particular, it seems like they're more interested in the episode looking good than being funny these days.

That's what is so great improv, there's no such thing as getting complacent. If you're not getting laughs, you have no audience. You get no paycheck. You have no choice but to get laughs, and I love to laugh. Improv is the business people. I hate that phrase, so I don't know why I just said that. "The business". Like, what the hell does that even mean? Watch Improv-A-Ganza every day at 5, 8, or 11 on GSN people. It's worth it.

I think that's about all I have to say. A's won, so that was good. But, winning today means they'll probably lose tomorrow, which means I probably won't post anything tomorrow. Looks like rain outside now, and it's supposed to rain through Tuesday. Hooray for gray days in May, seriously. Screw the sun. I'm too lazy to proofread this so I hope you didn't mind the typos.

You folks enjoy your weekend.

Video:

Obviously, Hollis and Morris by the Trews. Don't know how you can't enjoy this, unless you're one of those people who just listens to what's on the radio or on MTV. If you are one of those people, stop reading. You are not allowed to read this blog. Ok? Mkay.




BONUS VIDEO OEMGEE:

Because I think this song is cool too. Some extra stuff at the end. Enjoy!