Interesting Reads Pt. 4

I don't know what's up with the blogosphere world but there is a lot of high quality writing going on out there. It's about time. People are using facts, coherent sentences and wittiness to express their thoughts. A new world has been brought upon us! Merry!

So here are some new blog posts that have grabbed my attention as of late:

I heart In the Pink blog. I've never been one for politics, because frankly, it bores me. However, I know it's important to know what our elected officials (no matter how crazy they are) are doing with their positions, so Eileen Smith keeps it real for me. Her entire blog is worth adding to the RSS reader.
"That said, I remain quite optimistic about 2011. I was inspired by The Fighter, which I saw yesterday, because if an emaciated Christian Bale can kick his crack habit long enough to help his baby brother in the ring, well then surely I can stand up to a few cedar trees. Hey—I’m a survivor."
It Depends on What Your Definition of “Issa” Is

"A message to today's children: mixes weren't always made by iTunes based on MATH. We had to work for these."
11 Nostalgic Activities Today's Kids Will Never Experience

Now that social media is the norm and everyone uses it either for personal use or for business use, the problem is now that there is a lot of fake bullshit out there and less genuine tweets. I highly recommend this read to keep yourself in check. Because coming from a journalist's perspective, fake crap generally turns me away.
"People can get turned off really easily if you're coming across as inauthentic or self-serving," she says. "Pause before you post and be mindful about how you're coming across to others."
How to network without being fake, cheesy, pushy or smarmy

SPEAK started a blog of their own (god, this band is taking over my life). But instead of self-serving posts about themselves and how awesome they are, they're focusing on reviews. They write reviews on various things: gadgets, coffee, music, etc. It's pretty new so there aren't a lot of posts on it, nevertheless, I like where it's going.
"With that in mind, I can at least explain my indifference when Nick inevitably shows up to rehearsal with a Trenta-sized Chai latte. I may even encourage this behavior: Pre-Coffee Nick is a dreadful grouch and the Trenta might be just the remedy he needs."
Starbucks Trenta

I love that Joey compared music to food. I wrote a similar post comparing musical taste to political parties (to be released soon).
"Here’s my take. Pop music is your hamburger or your pizza. Could be drive-through or Yuppie style, it doesn’t really matter. On the other hand, Classical music is more of your Mousseline of pattes rouges crayfish with morel mushroom infusion (this came up when I Googled ‘fanciest dish in the world’)."
Pop v. Classical

"You do realize that most of the bands playing this thing have day jobs, right? Did you think they just lived off drink tickets and applause? The Creationists’ Marc Dautreuil works as a line cook, getting hassled all day by The Man so he can bring you the rock at night, and you’re going to whine about a cushy desk job with free Internet? Besides, when you walk into the office with bloodshot eyes and 30 purple stamps on your hands, that hangover will feel like a badge of honor"
“I’m Broke,” and other lame excuses for missing Free Week

And last but not least, this is a new favorite blog of mine. Amber draws whatever happens in her life. They are hilarious. Sometimes, I draw in my planner when I'm bored. However, her stuff is way better.
Passive? Aggressive!