Earthday Birthday: Sweet 16

This year's Earthday Birthday, hosted by 101.1 WJRR, was absolutely fantastic. It wasn't too crowded, the line up turned out to be pretty damn awesome, and all in all, they had a system for beer that made it so you didn't have to worry with cash all day long.

The line up went as follows:

• Pop Evil
• All That Remains
• COLD
• (hed)p.e.
• Candlebox
• StaticX
• Chevelle
• 311

Out of those bands the ones that stuck most in my mind were All That Remains, COLD, (hed)p.e., Candlebox, Chevelle, and 311. It was a great show all around. COLD didn't play a long set which was kind of dissapointing since my main reason for attending the show that day was them...I thought they were broken up!

The "no cash system" I referred to earlier consisted of you purchasing tickets for food and drinks ahead of time and then using said tickets at all beverage and food stands throughout the fields. The fields, Tinker and Thunder, were split up by stage. Tinker field was reserved for stage 1 which consisted of the aforementioned bands. Thunder field was reserved for stage 2 which consisted of the local bands who were lucky enough to get spots at this event.

In between fields were various booths, mostly sporting bongs and bowls of all kinds but one of which I found my heart falling on which can only be summed up in three words: I Heart Vagina. For as long as I could I sported a bumper sticker with this mantra on it. If you feel so inclined check out their site at http://www.ilovevagina.com/

All in all it was a good night...aside from the obvious bathroom issue which we all have at these types of events. Well, if you're a female anyway. Which brings me to a very good question I'd like for someone to one day answer: Why the hell is the female restroom dirtier than the male restroom? Anyone, anyone?! I experienced what can only be the regression of human to primate form as shit had been slung all over the walls of one of the stalls forcing the maintenance to eventually bag off this entire stall for no one to use. How does this shit happen?

Besides the restrooms I had a kick ass time and to prove it, here are some photos for you to enjoy.

Route 46 (Special Brunches)

I attended, for Easter, a brunch at the new Route 46 restaurant in Sanford, FL with my Mother and Grandmother. I have to say, as far as brunches go, this one was pretty nice. My only complaint is that they made you walk a mile out of your way, through what can only be described as an old fashioned, swinging saloon door to get to the buffet itself and then walk a mile back. I suppose I shouldn't complain since that helped me walk the weight off that I had just inhaled on my third helping.

They had various assortments of food, all delicious and not a one I can complain about. The champagne was flowing...which totally helped my review to be more positive, and the waitress was on top of her game...for the most part.

Overall I would say I give this place a couple of thumbs up. They are having a Mother's Day Brunch in a couple of weekends that I would definitely recommend, if you have a mother that is. If not, grab some bum off the side of the road and treat her to brunch. You can call it your "good deed of the day."

Fast and Furious

I have seen this movie twice now and, while I do feel it is a great movie (I mean let's face it...Vin Diesel's in it), I cannot seem to get past how far fetched some of the scenes are. It is definitely nothing like the original in anyway and if you were into that movie for the racing/hooked up Civics, you may be a little let down.

This movie focused more on the muscle car, no complaints here. I suppose this was to accent Mr. Diesel himself, who, at one point, acts almost as if he forgot he wasn't on the set of the Terminator when getting shot in the movie. There were also highly unbelievable stunts, actions that made you think the characters might be a little brain dead now from too many gas fumes, and a really bad actress with a diet problem. But once you get around all of that you actually have a pretty entertaining movie on your hands.

There was also a major amount of Spanish Reggeaton music throughout the movie. You'll know what I mean as soon as the title appears on the screen, it only keeps going from there. If you're a fan then you'll love it, if you're not...it may take a bit of an adjustment period.

On my meter I would say I give this movie 3.5 stars. I was on the edge of my seat and felt by the end of it I had not wasted my money on the price of an outrageously expensive ticket (Who designates these prices anyway?). So if you're bored, have some extra cash you wanna unload, and are looking for a night at the movies, check this one out. Whether it's the cars, chicks, reggeaton music, or VD, this movie is sure to entertain.

One can only wonder what they will call the next one...

George's Music Guitar Lessons

I must say, it takes a certain kind of person to have the patience to deal with me. I have found that exact patience for sure at George's Music on I-Drive in Orlando, FL. Jason is my instructor, and friend (if I may call him that) as well as the bassist of Rabbits With Glasses, and he is a great teacher. Not only can he remain calm and humor me when I sound like I'm suffering from dyslexia on the strings but he has gotten me through the beginning of my first song: Brown Eyed Girl.

If you're gonna take music lessons this is definitely the place to go and if you're gonna take guitar lessons he is definitely the instructor you want. Take it from me, I'm a pain in the ass.

Beyond lessons the store is filled with informative staff who know their stuff. Most seem to be in bands themselves from what I have found, one of which I attended a CD Release Party for last Saturday night, at the Plaza Theater on Bumby, another good find. Overall the place is fantastic and in a location you can't miss, you can see it from I-4! I'll give you a hint: It's the building with all the guitar heads coming out of it.

Once I get this song down, and I will before my next lesson, I think I'll try to persuade him to teach me some 30 Seconds to Mars. ;)

LMSA - Rum Race

Last night I was lucky enough to participate in the weekly Rum Race that is held every Wednesday, like clockwork, on Lake Monroe in Sanford, FL by the Lake Monroe Sailing Association (LMSA). If you are into boats, sailing, chilling with good people, and knocking back some beer this is definitely the event for you.

You do not have to be a member to race, nor do you have to own your own boat. Simply show up, possibly email the Commodore ahead of time, or let me know, and they will put you on a boat to crew for. However, becoming a member isn't that difficult either. It only costs $50 bucks for your first year and $100 every year after. If you are a student it will simply be $50 every year.

Below are a couple of pictures I was lucky enough to get last night:



























By the time the moon started to show it was like you were in a different world. Very peaceful, very fun! There's something about sailing, and you will hear me say this often as I am an avid sailor, that just relaxes the soul, even if you're racing.

Last night's winner took home a bottle of rum, hence the name. They do not take the Rum Race too seriously as there is not even a race committee boat. You simply keep your time and turn it in at the end of the race. They trust you. They honestly just do it for the fun of it anyway so if you are not experienced that is not a problem!

Hope to see you out there one Wednesday!

The Beginning

This blog is to serve as a review board of the many things that either excite or aggravate me as a bunny. That's right, I said bunny. If you know me at all, and I hope that you will get to know me over the course of my writings here, you will know that I am obsessed with all things bunny.

But enough on that. I won't be stressing too much on the rabbit aspect of life, but rather, music, films, local events, food, etc. Feel free to comment at any time. If I piss you off...oh well. If I make you happy...great. The point of this blog is not to offend (although I may hit the nail on the head with that one a few times) but rather to share a bit of knowledge I acquire here and there.

So sit back...relax...and enjoy my blog.

Muahahahahaha....ha.

Preview of Blogs to come over the weekend:

• Route 46 (Easter Brunch, Sanford, FL)
• George's Music (Guitar Lessons, Orlando, FL)
• Tentative: Observe and Report (Movie)