Rants and Raves

Music is simply the intentional application of rhythm and melody. Because music has to be intentional, sounds such as a train running down a track, or a tree branch tapping on a window are not musical, at least not until someone uses the sound specifically as a rhythm. This means music is purpose driven and exists only as an intent.
 

I've decided to quit smoking... Purely an economical thing at first, but now that I'm easing away from my dependence on nicotine I'm realizing that this may have been the best choice I have ever made in my life. The madness which is smoking tobacco is fading away... No more are my day to day routines being dictated by my addiction. I have smoked for more than half of my life, so naturally I have forgotten what life is like without this monkey on my back... I am still in the early stages of withdraw, but excited none-the-less!
 

This is a short writing of mine that I made back in March. I was kind of frustrated with people in general, and some specific people as well. I'm kind of a shy person and I'll hide within myself sometimes, but I refuse to hide behind society or social contracts; that's what this is about...