Hey guys, this my friend Morgan's band. They are awesome. The first CD comes out this summer. This is the first single and music video. There a few f bombs mixed in so be warned.
Great video and amazing song. Well done boys!!
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday night and it feels alright.
The party is here on the west side.
Hey guys,
Just got home from work. Thought I would write a little before I try and sleep.
It has been blazing hot in Toronto. I talked to my mother a few days ago. She said it was 12 degrees and raining in Victoria. I said it was 36 degrees and not even close to raining in Toronto.
It was literally three times hotter in Toronto then in Victoria. That's nuts man. Granted the 36 was factoring in the humidity, which is the worst gift god ever gave us. It was actually only a nippy 31 degrees with out it.
Nippy is the greatest word god ever gave us.
I would honestly prefer the 12 degrees and raining over the 36 muggy. That's what growing up on Vancouver Island will do to a boy.
I don't believe in god. I think George Carlin summed it up the best. I used to be religious, until I reached the age of reason.
Don't mean to offend. Just sayin.
****
I have received many comments on the blog since I started up again. I really didn't know how many people read this freaking thing. I guess its a little daunting now, knowing that I am being read. I often right whats on my mind (kinda like that god bit), and I guess I do get personal at times (kinda like my last blog bit). I just open up the page and start typing. It's rough and its raw. I don't often think of who will read it. I really don't tell a lot of people about it either, most of my followers are from my friends speaking so highly of me. So a big thank you to them, and to you.
I as have said many times, I hope to keep it going this time!
And now its time for another episode of Deep Thoughts, with Jack Handey.
To me, it's always a good idea to always carry two sacks of something when you walk around. That way, if anybody says, 'Hey, can you give me a hand?,' you can say, 'Sorry, got these sacks.'
I have decided to commit to one or more of my comedy ideas. I have many. They range from stand up, to theatre, to (yes more) improv, to my own youtube show. I am not sure which one I'll go with yet. The youtube show pretty much stems from this blog. I have several general concepts for the show, but haven't really nailed anything down. It could be as easy as me reading news stories for 5 minutes.
Did I mention it was hot?
We have a giant AC outdoor unit with huge fans on our patio. Problem is it's not for us. Its for the barber shop below us. Biggest tease every. I can hear the fans turn on from my bedroom. I have poor mans AC. A window and shitty fan from walmart.
Ryan Conway is a great man. Just sayin.
****
QUESTION OF THE DAY!!
If you could live in any city in the whole entire world, which one would it be and why?
Hey guys,
Just got home from work. Thought I would write a little before I try and sleep.
It has been blazing hot in Toronto. I talked to my mother a few days ago. She said it was 12 degrees and raining in Victoria. I said it was 36 degrees and not even close to raining in Toronto.
It was literally three times hotter in Toronto then in Victoria. That's nuts man. Granted the 36 was factoring in the humidity, which is the worst gift god ever gave us. It was actually only a nippy 31 degrees with out it.
Nippy is the greatest word god ever gave us.
I would honestly prefer the 12 degrees and raining over the 36 muggy. That's what growing up on Vancouver Island will do to a boy.
I don't believe in god. I think George Carlin summed it up the best. I used to be religious, until I reached the age of reason.
Don't mean to offend. Just sayin.
****
I have received many comments on the blog since I started up again. I really didn't know how many people read this freaking thing. I guess its a little daunting now, knowing that I am being read. I often right whats on my mind (kinda like that god bit), and I guess I do get personal at times (kinda like my last blog bit). I just open up the page and start typing. It's rough and its raw. I don't often think of who will read it. I really don't tell a lot of people about it either, most of my followers are from my friends speaking so highly of me. So a big thank you to them, and to you.
I as have said many times, I hope to keep it going this time!
And now its time for another episode of Deep Thoughts, with Jack Handey.
To me, it's always a good idea to always carry two sacks of something when you walk around. That way, if anybody says, 'Hey, can you give me a hand?,' you can say, 'Sorry, got these sacks.'
I have decided to commit to one or more of my comedy ideas. I have many. They range from stand up, to theatre, to (yes more) improv, to my own youtube show. I am not sure which one I'll go with yet. The youtube show pretty much stems from this blog. I have several general concepts for the show, but haven't really nailed anything down. It could be as easy as me reading news stories for 5 minutes.
Did I mention it was hot?
We have a giant AC outdoor unit with huge fans on our patio. Problem is it's not for us. Its for the barber shop below us. Biggest tease every. I can hear the fans turn on from my bedroom. I have poor mans AC. A window and shitty fan from walmart.
Ryan Conway is a great man. Just sayin.
****
QUESTION OF THE DAY!!
If you could live in any city in the whole entire world, which one would it be and why?
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Cant sleep
So I'll write a little.
One of the reasons I think I started writing again is because I received an interesting email two weeks ago. I guess it is fairly self explanatory.
Subject: Pending Thanks
Hey man,
I knew Gavin for a little bit and upon applying to work at Second City, he mentioned your name and referred me your blog in passing. I checked it out, and it ended up making a really big impression on me before starting there.
While it's just a minimum wage kind of gig and I doubt I could ever get up the nerve to perform, it is a huge deal to be a part of the community, and I felt like I had to thank you for your role in my being a part of that.
So for as weird as it may be to do so (it's weird, there's no 'maybe' about it), I just wanted to say thanks for making that impression.
Sarah
****
I really didn't know how to respond to that. Probably why I haven't replied yet. Maybe she'll read that here. Oh boy.
I find it hard to believe that my blog can help people and make 'a really big impression' on anyone. That's a huge compliment obviously. It was inspiring to read. It reminded me of something special I told myself back in grade 12. Something that was maybe lost along away over the last 8 years.
Back in 1998-1999 I was a young teenager. I was shy, I did not have many friends, I was not cool, I was over weight, and I had long hair (more not cool). I remember one day, some kid threw a mandarin orange at me as hard as he could. He hit me right in the square of the back. I thought my life was over.
I remember walking home that day, trying not to let the other kids see that I was crying.
I also remember something else that day.
I downloaded a 4 minute clip off of the 'internet', called 'Matt Foley, the Motivational Speaker.' This was of course the famous scene starring Chris Farley on Saturday Night Live. I remember watching that clip and laughing so hard, that I had to pause so I wouldn't miss anything. I watched that clip for a god damn hour. Over and over. It made me forget about that loser who threw shit at me. It made me smile. It made me happy.
I will never forget what Chris Farley did for me. Not only on that day, but everyday after that as well. Without knowing, Chris played a major role in my life. I slowly gained confidence and friends. I decided I wanted to be an comedic actor.
Most of all, Chris Farley put a smile on my face when I needed it the most. And for that, I will always be thankful.
In grade 12 I remember telling myself the following.
If I can help someone in this life, as much as Farley helped me, than I can die a happy man. I have to spread this great gift of love and laughter to anyone that will hear it. Not everyone is as lucky as I am. If I can help bring joy to just one person, and make them forget about their problems, worries and concerns, even just for a while, than that will be my gift to the world.
I hope that Sarah was not the first person I helped, I know she will not be last.
I cannot forget where I came from.
I cannot forget why I am here.
I cannot forget Farley, and his beautiful gift that he gave to me.
One of the reasons I think I started writing again is because I received an interesting email two weeks ago. I guess it is fairly self explanatory.
Subject: Pending Thanks
Hey man,
I knew Gavin for a little bit and upon applying to work at Second City, he mentioned your name and referred me your blog in passing. I checked it out, and it ended up making a really big impression on me before starting there.
While it's just a minimum wage kind of gig and I doubt I could ever get up the nerve to perform, it is a huge deal to be a part of the community, and I felt like I had to thank you for your role in my being a part of that.
So for as weird as it may be to do so (it's weird, there's no 'maybe' about it), I just wanted to say thanks for making that impression.
Sarah
****
I really didn't know how to respond to that. Probably why I haven't replied yet. Maybe she'll read that here. Oh boy.
I find it hard to believe that my blog can help people and make 'a really big impression' on anyone. That's a huge compliment obviously. It was inspiring to read. It reminded me of something special I told myself back in grade 12. Something that was maybe lost along away over the last 8 years.
Back in 1998-1999 I was a young teenager. I was shy, I did not have many friends, I was not cool, I was over weight, and I had long hair (more not cool). I remember one day, some kid threw a mandarin orange at me as hard as he could. He hit me right in the square of the back. I thought my life was over.
I remember walking home that day, trying not to let the other kids see that I was crying.
I also remember something else that day.
I downloaded a 4 minute clip off of the 'internet', called 'Matt Foley, the Motivational Speaker.' This was of course the famous scene starring Chris Farley on Saturday Night Live. I remember watching that clip and laughing so hard, that I had to pause so I wouldn't miss anything. I watched that clip for a god damn hour. Over and over. It made me forget about that loser who threw shit at me. It made me smile. It made me happy.
I will never forget what Chris Farley did for me. Not only on that day, but everyday after that as well. Without knowing, Chris played a major role in my life. I slowly gained confidence and friends. I decided I wanted to be an comedic actor.
Most of all, Chris Farley put a smile on my face when I needed it the most. And for that, I will always be thankful.
In grade 12 I remember telling myself the following.
If I can help someone in this life, as much as Farley helped me, than I can die a happy man. I have to spread this great gift of love and laughter to anyone that will hear it. Not everyone is as lucky as I am. If I can help bring joy to just one person, and make them forget about their problems, worries and concerns, even just for a while, than that will be my gift to the world.
I hope that Sarah was not the first person I helped, I know she will not be last.
I cannot forget where I came from.
I cannot forget why I am here.
I cannot forget Farley, and his beautiful gift that he gave to me.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Quick band name
I have the best name for a band ever.
This is my name for MY BAND (just me so far) so dont STEAL it.
We are called...
The Tanny Danners.
Awesome.
This is my name for MY BAND (just me so far) so dont STEAL it.
We are called...
The Tanny Danners.
Awesome.
two months' two' many
BRAD MACDOUGALL LIVES!
Yes. It is true. Tell the kids, tell your accountant, tell someone!
I know you all have many questions, so lets go ahead and do a little bit i like to call..... FAQ with me and you.
Question 1.
Brad, how the hell are you? Where the f have you been?
Answer 1.
I am well! Still kicking it in Toronto, still the same old jolly dude. I must say sorry for the two month gap between posts. Sometimes in life we get thrown off course, and it takes a little while to get back on track. I hope I have found my path back.
Question 2.
Two months is a long time without Brad, what the f were you doing?
Answer 2.
Yes, indeed it is. The following things have happened/ no longer happening.
1. I am not longer taking classes at Second City.
2. I am growing a beard.
3. I have a new roommate named Gavin.
4. I am still working at the Drake hotel.
5. I am still confused as to exactly what I want to do with my life.
Question 4.
What happened to question 3?
Answer 4.
Go fuck yourself.
Real question 4.
What happened to the Video Blogs?
Real answer 4.
Great question. My camera broke. I went into future shop, and being the retarded sales oriented people they are, they had no freaking clue what was wrong with my camera. There advise was to ship to sony so they could fix it. Now, while I did like the idea of the camera being fixed, I was hesitant to ship off my camera when we DIDNT KNOW WHY IT WASNT WORKING. But they said, (brad edit) 'she'll be fine' and we shipped it. Two months later I get my camera back. Still broken. Perfect. So now I believe that the camera was fine all along, and that it was the sony 8gb sd card that was the issue (also purchased from shitty shop.. lost my receipt, fml). So, i ordered a new sony sd card for my camera on Ebay ($20) and that should arrive in 10-25 business days(as of last week). Its coming from China. Those bastards really know how to do it. So long story short, my camera should be back by late June.
Question 5.
Have you made any decisions on moving back to BC?
Answer 5.
Yes. I have. Due to personal reasons, I cannot say more here. BUT I will post more details in the next few weeks. If you would like to know more, you can call or text me, four one six, 899- four five one nine, or email me bradmacdoogs@yahoo.com.
Question 6.
Does anyone still even read this blog?
Answer 6.
I hope so!!!
****
So, that's about it for me. I hope everyone is well. Please let me know by leaving a comment below.
I'll be back with more in a few days :)
Love.
PS, if anyone has sent messages on facebook, I probably didnt reply. I dont do the whole facebook thing anymore and turned off all the annoying emails. Sorry!! So send your messages here or to bradmacdoogs@yahoo.com !!!
Yes. It is true. Tell the kids, tell your accountant, tell someone!
I know you all have many questions, so lets go ahead and do a little bit i like to call..... FAQ with me and you.
Question 1.
Brad, how the hell are you? Where the f have you been?
Answer 1.
I am well! Still kicking it in Toronto, still the same old jolly dude. I must say sorry for the two month gap between posts. Sometimes in life we get thrown off course, and it takes a little while to get back on track. I hope I have found my path back.
Question 2.
Two months is a long time without Brad, what the f were you doing?
Answer 2.
Yes, indeed it is. The following things have happened/ no longer happening.
1. I am not longer taking classes at Second City.
2. I am growing a beard.
3. I have a new roommate named Gavin.
4. I am still working at the Drake hotel.
5. I am still confused as to exactly what I want to do with my life.
Question 4.
What happened to question 3?
Answer 4.
Go fuck yourself.
Real question 4.
What happened to the Video Blogs?
Real answer 4.
Great question. My camera broke. I went into future shop, and being the retarded sales oriented people they are, they had no freaking clue what was wrong with my camera. There advise was to ship to sony so they could fix it. Now, while I did like the idea of the camera being fixed, I was hesitant to ship off my camera when we DIDNT KNOW WHY IT WASNT WORKING. But they said, (brad edit) 'she'll be fine' and we shipped it. Two months later I get my camera back. Still broken. Perfect. So now I believe that the camera was fine all along, and that it was the sony 8gb sd card that was the issue (also purchased from shitty shop.. lost my receipt, fml). So, i ordered a new sony sd card for my camera on Ebay ($20) and that should arrive in 10-25 business days(as of last week). Its coming from China. Those bastards really know how to do it. So long story short, my camera should be back by late June.
Question 5.
Have you made any decisions on moving back to BC?
Answer 5.
Yes. I have. Due to personal reasons, I cannot say more here. BUT I will post more details in the next few weeks. If you would like to know more, you can call or text me, four one six, 899- four five one nine, or email me bradmacdoogs@yahoo.com.
Question 6.
Does anyone still even read this blog?
Answer 6.
I hope so!!!
****
So, that's about it for me. I hope everyone is well. Please let me know by leaving a comment below.
I'll be back with more in a few days :)
Love.
PS, if anyone has sent messages on facebook, I probably didnt reply. I dont do the whole facebook thing anymore and turned off all the annoying emails. Sorry!! So send your messages here or to bradmacdoogs@yahoo.com !!!
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