The Ads on These Things

Google Adsense is a nifty thing, and I think it's cool that you can add a few pennies of monetary value to your site/blog with Adsense, but some of the ads... Really? I've written about bed bugs off and on to keep everyone up-to-date on the situation, so it only makes sense that some of the ads would be about bed bug stuff; however, there was one ad in particular that really stood out. It was about cleaning up suicides/homicides (an actual business that does this) so that families can continue on with their lives. A nice service to provide, certainly, but really? I'm not sure how many people who visit here would be very concerned with cleaning up bodily remains at this exact point in time. Maybe it plants a seed for the future... or maybe it's just weird.

Hmm to that!

Them Crooked Vultures

Alrighty. It's time to get back to the more positive aspects of a blog. As a huge music fan, I can never get enough of it. I love music that can get my blood pumping, but at the same time, bring something fresh to the table.

Now, I'm not sure how this band may fit into that, but this supergroup of three respectable musicians seems to be THE band that will have an impact on listeners by the end of 2009. Already being immensely cryptic delivering small studio clips and playing live shows as the mystery band, what has been heard so far has critics calling this group of men "the real deal" when it comes to supergroups.

A project that has taken over four years to develop, Them Crooked Vultures consists of Josh Homme (Kyuss/Queens of the Stone Age), Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters/Probot), and the legendary John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin). Being a fan of all three guys, I can't help but be pumped for something that has so much potential.

Already having a full album of material ready to be released, it is exciting to see what these guys release. Nothing is known about an album release as of yet, but having played an entire 80-minute set at their first show over two weeks ago while having studio clips up on YouTube, the band seems to be ready to release something.

I can't wait to see what this group brings to the table. I know I love what I've heard. It would be nice to hear some fresh new music from a new band. Here's hoping!

Elephants (Studio Clip):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBckNeRMXDY

Is it Good-bye for Ender?

After debating long and hard, I've decided that Ender (the cat) can no longer stay with me. If you read my previous post about Ender, you'll understand why.
Here's a basic breakdown list:

Pros for Keeping Ender
- he can be sweet
- he's really cute
- I love him
- he keeps the other cat company


Cons for Keeping Ender
- destroyed my futon between urinating and scratching
- destroyed all of my kitchen chairs
- destroyed my brother's furniture
- tears up and makes a mess all over my carpet
- will not stay off the stove and kitchen counters (talk about gross)
- requires a lot of attention that I just don't have the time to give
- needs to be groomed regularly, which is another thing I don't have time for

It is plain to see that the cons severely outway the pros, and that is why I am forced to post an ad for him. The problem is that I totally intend to be severely picky as to who he goes to, because I don't want him in a house full of wailing kids or partying teenagers. The poor kitty wouldn't be able to stand those things, and he'd be so scared. I already feel severely guilty, but I know that his current life isn't fair to him, and that I can't afford to keep him. There is just no way to get around it. Sigh.

Here is to Hoping...

There have been absolutely no bugs for at least three nights now. Yay! I'm so worried that they're going to reappear somehow, but I keep hoping that soon life will be back to normal. I'm tired of living out of plastic bags! I'm sure that my brother will be happy to have all my clothes out of his place, too, so it's a win-win situation for everyone (well, except the bugs, but they don't deserve to live).

Not only will the bugs be all gone, but I'll also be able to bring in my nice, new couch. The excitement just continues to build!

Give Me a Big KISS??

Okay, so the title's a bit lame, but I've just learned that KISS is coming to my town after their newest album release. I've never been a massive fan, but always a casual listener to their material. I must say that I highly enjoy a lot of their stuff (plus I think Gene Simmons is hilarious).

With the lack of good bands and artists coming around here this year, I was thinking that this may a good opportunity to catch a good band. I'm concerned there won't be anymore chances to see anyone this year, and it actually pisses me right off. I'm a big concert fan, and I'd love to see KISS, but I'm still unsure.

If there are any followers out there, please give me your opinion on whether or not I should go! I should also see if I can scrounge up enough money to get a ticket for my lady too! Not sure if she'd really care for KISS, but I'd have to ask her before purchasing any tickets. Either way, opinions are welcome! 2009 is almost over, so keep that in mind.

Holding the Phone Company's Hand

It has been a couple days since I've been able to post. I've been in Markham, Ontario, and then it was off to work with me yesterday. Just no time for writing, which is a sick claim to make.

Anywho, still no new bites from the bed bugs. I have been staring suspiciously at my furniture, prepared with a heavy textbook to make those little buggers go splat if they should be so bold as to reappear. I think they are terrified, because I haven't seen them yet.

Did everyone read the post by Ristifer below? He loves me! What a nice feeling... I love him, too.

On a different note, has everyone had the experience of being on hold forever when calling the phone company? I thought that I'd be wise today and try out the internet chat option to talk to my phone company, and man, if I thought that it was frustrating just waiting on the phone... The chat people use a template for just about everything they say, and so I might give my information once, only to be asked for it again because that's part of the template. Sometimes the answers I get are completely unrelated to the discussion... and I really wonder where it's going.
Let's follow along, shall we?
I connected to this online chat representative to discuss a miraculous $147 credit that has appeared on my account. His response? "Don't worry about it."
HA!
Yeah, don't worry about it and then next month receive a double bill to compensate for this month. No, thank you!
Now he seems to have completely ignored what I said to him, and has already jumped to, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

Well, let me tell you what else you can do for me... Maybe your job, for starters. Why is he not investigating this issue? Perhaps he knows the answer, but doesn't have a template to relate it.

I replied with: "I would like to know why this credit appears on my account."
His response? "It will appear on your next month's bill."

What?

Okay, time to end the chat and move along. I guess I'll just phone later...