The Heavy - Sixteen

Couldn't find the lyrics to this one.

For comparison, Screamin' Jay Hawkins:

(I think they actually sample from this)

Dirty Projectors - Cannibal Resource

Look around at everyone
Everyone looks alive and waiting
The wind is up, the stars out
The sun is calm, the light is fading
But we are

Still counting on cannibal resource
Ok, open your eyes
I think you're more than a terrified witness
Behind the arbitrary line

Can it ask a question?
Can it sing a melody?
Can it be interpreted?
Or is it more than what the eye can see?
Maybe not

Still counting on cannibal resource
Ok, open your eyes
I think you're more than a terrified witness
Behind the arbitrary line

I'm cyrin', I'm cryin'

Still counting on cannibal resource
Ok, open your eyes
I think you're more than a terrified witness
Behind the arbitrary line
The arbitrary line
The arbitrary line
The arbitrary line

Kasabian - Fire

Shake me into the night
And I'm an easy lover
Take me into the fight
And I'm an easy brother
And I'm on fire

Burn my sweet effigy
I'm a road runner
Spill my guts on a wheel
I wanna taste uh-huh
And I'm on fire
And I'm on fire

And I'm on fire...
(Im going, you tell me, I feel it, I say it
I'm heading back into the tunnel for my soul to burn)
And I'm on fire...
(I'm coming, you coming, no hiding, my feeling
I wanna take it to the highest over me, yeah...)
Whoo Whoo
Whoo Whoo

Wire me up to machines
I'll be your prisoner
Find it hard to believe
You are my murderer
I'm on fire behind you
Heads a fallen sky

And I'm on fire...
(Im going, you tell me, I feel it, I say it
[ Kasabian Lyrics are found on www.songlyrics.com ]
I'm heading back into the tunnel for my soul to burn)
And I'm on fire...
(I'm coming, you coming, no hiding, my feeling
I wanna take it to the highest over me, yeah...)

And I'm on fire...
I'm on fire...

Move on, you got to move on
You got to hit 'em to the hip
And get your shake on

Move on, you got to move on
You got to hit 'em to the hip
And get your shake on

(I feel it, I want it, I'm coming, I tell ya, I caught the bullet from the heavens to the one you serve,
I'm going, I'm running, out to the highest love
I'm wanna hit you to the hip...

(I'm on fire...)
Move on, you got to move on
You got to hit 'em to the hip
And get your shake on

(I'm on fire...)
Move on, you got to move on
You got to hit 'em to the hip
And get your shake on

The feeling is mutual, but it still hurts.

I regret to say that I'm not willing to supervise you any more on
research projects.

Decisions, Decisions.

I need to decide what I'm doing for next fall. I received a renewal of my BICB traineeship, but am not going to be working with my "current" adviser next fall, so I let it expire. This means I'm crossing my fingers, toes, and hair for a TA position, although I was told it was "highly unlikely" that I'd receive one.

My options:
1. Get a TA position and continue school in the fall
-Decide whether to do a Ph.D. or a masters
2. Take out loans and push hard to finish a masters
3. Get a "real" job
4. Get an internship and work on a masters

In any case, it doesn't look like I'll be getting a Ph.D. unless I can find another adviser at the U that is willing to fund me. *sigh*

I need to go meet with a department adviser to give them my options. Maybe they can provide some real advice, or at least change my enrolled program to Master's. Otherwise, I am going to need to take the Ph.D. qualifying written exams (I posted about this previously).

Gotta get this figured out soon, it's already the end of July.

"Cat Call Coerces Can Opening" and Annoying Alliteration

Cat Call Coerces Can Opening

Seems like my cats are actually controlling me through high frequency purr-waves. My cats aren't all that demanding... but they do purr a lot. Hmm...

Summer's already half way over (or there abouts)

I can't believe it is already the middle of July. Where has my summer gone? My summer has gone to video games, working, and late nights with Moose. As he and I sat and talked about what was going on for the rest of the summer, we realized that the remainder of our weekends were booked... and there weren't very many of them.

July 18-19 : Duluth (possibly)
July 25-26 : Alexandria and Indiana
August 1-2 : ??
August 8-9 : AWOL LAN
August 15-16 : Dad's birthday, possible trip for Moose
August 22-23 : Tara's birthday, CALIFORNIA TRIP
August 29-30 : ??
September 5-6 : Gettin' ready for school
School starts: September 8th

This is, of course, assuming I am even going to school in the fall. Speaking of which, I need to figure that out. I received funding through BICB again, but that would mean I would have to work with my ex/current adviser. It seems he does not wish to work with me, and I am not exactly thrilled about possibly working with him again. Sometime next week, I need to speak to an adviser in the department about if I could finish a masters degree next school year. At least that way, I could have something to show for this year. I'll keep the internet posted.

In other news, I'm currently being tested for every ailment under the sun involving an upset stomach and dizziness. This includes intestinal parasites, anemia, and celiac disease. The general feeling right now is that I have some sort of gluten allergy. I'm not so sure anymore, but hopefully they discover something that can be treated. I'm tired of feeling sick to my stomach and like I can't string four words together to save my life. I *do* get to poop in a tube and bring it to the hospital :-p. Oh so looking forward to that.

Back to work, gotta make the moneyz.