...It Just Bothers Me...OKAY!?...

...in this episode of things I hate we'll touch on the finer things of the NYC transit and our favorite past time: Waiting In Line! ::Cue Booing Crowd::

...if there's anyone reading this who's from NYC, supposedly we're supposed to get snow today! Looking outside right now, it's dark...it's dreary...it's also dry...NO SNOW. But, numerous schools closed and the city is taking precaution. I'm guessing this is why my 6 train this morning came late. I was on the train at 9:50AM (mind you it's usually there at 9:42AM on the dot so I get to work at 10AM). I get on the train to only find out it's going express, which made me happy because A: I got a seat and B: my stop is the 2nd express stop.

...as we pass the many pissed off people at the local stops I smile and go back to watching the newest DiggNation on my Zune player. When we get to the first express stop, 8 billion people cram into the train. Needless to say, I forgot that this would happen (How? I don't know...it's early in the morning.) but here I am sitting in the middle of the train car, now when I have to get off the train, I have to fight my way through strollers, backpacks and so help me, tourists.

...getting out of the station to the world that is NYC is always a fun time I must say. It's like NASCAR racing where you learn to weave in and out of people's way; slow people that walk up the stairs, people carrying those damn luggages with wheels, tourists (they're everywhere), etc. Sometimes I make it a game and make little VRROOOOM VRROOOOM noises as I go past people. It's the little things that make me smile. One thing though that you should NOT do while walking up the stairs or at the top of the stairs is check your damn voicemail or crack-berry.

...so I get to my office and I decide to go get a choco-chip muffin because well...why not? Don't question the choco-chip! I pay for it and I turn around and there's a guy waiting behind me to get a cup of coffee that I bump into. Now...i'm not going off on that...i'm going off on the fact that he's STANDING 1cm BEHIND ME! And he scoffs as I bump into him and say sorry. It's called personal space dude...try it out.

...a pleasant DS surprise...

...so ever since i've been watching movies on my Zune on my commute to work on the train, i've been neglecting my Nintendo DS until recent when I've been playing it during commercials or while i'm watching TV. now I can go on and on about all the other games people have been raving about that I too have found my mind go insane from the fun of them (Puzzle Quest, Planet Puzzle League, Elite Beat Agents)...but i'm going to write about a game that i got recently on a whim just cause that I found to be quite enjoyable: The Incredibles - Rise of the Underminer...

...this is obviously based on the movie The Incredibles. So far i'm on the 3rd area in the game and i'm enjoying it very much. this is a the classic platformer. you can switch between using Mr. Incredible (he's incredibly strong!) and Frozone (who freezes stuff ala Iceman). Each have their own special power where on each level you'll find you need to use one or the other to get past a certain obstacle. You can switch between characters whenever you want which is really handy. The enemy's are a little monotonous and the puzzles are a bit easy, but we're talking about a kids game no? This game really just reminds me of the old NES platformers from back in the day. Save points are distributed well through out the game and the boss battles aren't that hard. A perfect DS platformer...

...top 3 current albums replaying on my Zune...

...so i thought i would start doing a current top 3 every month or twice a month considering that this usually changes a lot. working in the music industry, you get to learn about an enormous amount of new bands that either will get very popular or will just pass quickly under the radar. hopefully i'll be able to help these bands out and maybe you out there in the reader world will find out about some new bands!...

It Prevails - Album: The Inspiration
Their first record out on Rise Records is reminicent of a mix of Shai Halud, Strongarm and Further Seems Forever (musically not vocally). This is TRUE melodic hardcore with riffs through out the verses; almost reminds me of as if Jeff Buckley found a dual rectifier, plugged in and just played with Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed.

Jeff Buckley - Album: Live at Sin-e
This has to be one of the best live albums I have ever heard. I've been in a Buckley kick for a while now and i've only recently been learning more about his life and how he loved his Cafe shows. Jeff played at Sin-e a lot and this album makes you feel like you are in the audience and he's talking to you in between songs. He makes you feel as if you are part of his music and you're not just watching a show. You are part of his family. This album includes a few covers which are not your norm: Van Morrison's Sweet Thing and The Way Young Lovers Do. On top of that is probably the best Queen cover i've ever heard of Calling You. This alone is worth it.

Rise Against - Album: The Sufferer & The Witness
Absolutely the best sophomore album (on a major...this is actually their third album in reality) i've heard in a long time since Pearl Jam's Vs. It's great to see a political band get some recognition from the majors such as the late great BoySetsFire. Two great songs are The Approaching Curve and Behind Closed Doors. The hooks are amazing, the music is just pure punk; the dynamics and changes in the music makes me keep wondering what they'll do next even though I know what's coming. Words don't put this album to justice...