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Presenting Dalton Ghetti -

Lean On Me

I used to really know my friends.
I grew out of some, some of them grew out of me.
It's weird how far a friend can bring you until they just don't.
It's funny how contact could be re-established, but both of you know it's just not worth it anymore.
I moved too many places.
I call too many places my home.
It's hard to keep track of people when you don't really know where home is.



There were/are countless number of people who I consider my close friends. I just lose track of them easily. I get caught up in my current world and forget to remember those who were so dear to me. I guess I'm growing up too quick and the world is moving too fast around me.

"Live, travel, adventure, bless, and don't be sorry." - Jack Kerouac

Oye la Música

Many different types of music that I can't seem to get out of my head.

On this lazy Sunday piled up to my neck with homework and assignments, I find myself skipping around on youtube listening to some cute artists that will put me in a chipper mood.

Listening to a wide range of music ranging from dubstep to folk; from American to French.

Here's a list of current music artists that are keeping my brain on track:

1. William Fitzsimmons - Folksy type of guy with a big beard. He likes singing about being alone and scared and how much he doesn't care (classic hipster). If he had a band behind him, it might be called "Iron & Beer"

2. Ellie Goulding - A huge sensation over in the UK parts. There are some awesome dubstep remixes with her music. I have to say I almost prefer the remixes than her real music. There is a cute cover she does in her child-like voice to "Your Song" by Elton John.

3. Carla Bruni - I discovered Carla Bruni this summer in Paris. There was a street artist that strummed her guitar and sang a cover of "quelqu'un m'a dit" and I loved it. Low and behold, so did the song selectors of "500 days of summer."

4. Priscilla Ahn - There are too few Asian folk artists out there. She sings her songs about how shy she is and how awkward she could be. But her tunes are so catchy and so chill. She's also married to the wild card of the gang in "It's Always Sunny" so that means she's DUH...WINNING.

5. Phantogram - If it weren't for my love of Minus the Bear, I wouldn't have came across this band at all. Last year's tour, Phantogram opened up for Minus the Bear. Strong back beats and lots of head bobbing on the chick's part (mind out of the gutter). Less instrumental compared to the other groups that I've listed above. Rather this duo seems to prefer a keyboard and a Mac computer - still very clutch.

6. Explosions in the Sky - I haven't heard of this band until a friend's iPod played "your hand in mine" on shuffle. I was hooked, and we listened to the entire album on our long car ride back home. There are no lyrics, no words to hide the absolute brilliance of the artist. The build up is awesome and the sweet release of some crazy clash of instruments makes this band fantastic.


Me and my musical two cents.

Dream, Dream, Dream BIG

There are times when I will be in a room by myself and get lost in my own crazy thoughts. I think of inventions I could create that would make me a millionaire. I then think of the ways I can make this world better with all the money I've acquired. It's just how my train of thought works.

There are other times when I'm in a room by myself and I wallow in my own loneliness. I get so lonely sometimes. Sometimes I let it overtake me so I can be so happy when I no longer have to feel that emptiness, loneliness. Other times, I get too afraid of feeling so sad and I ask the first person that comes to my mind to hang out with me. I'm not weak for doing so, it's just human nature.

There are times when I'm surrounded by people and I'm so happy. I can't stop laughing because the company is just so great and I'm having an absolutely great time. I don't want that moment to end because it's genuine. I'm genuinely happy.

There are other times when I'm surrounded by people and I'm off in my own world. I analyze people. I don't judge them. I just like to see how they react in society. I like to see what their ticks are: how many times do the girls flip their hair around boys they just meet, how many times do the boys high five each other, how many pauses does a boy takes in between sentences when he is trying his best to impress a lady out of his league.

In social surroundings, I like to talk to people about music. There's a lot you can judge by a person through their music taste. I know what type of music I like, and if I share someone's music personalities, I know I will get along fine with that person.

There have been times in my life where I feel like I can't breathe. I don't smoke anymore, but I still question whether I could have hurt my lungs. Then I realize that I can't breathe because I don't allow my body to do so. During that moment, I know that whatever has caused me to stop breathing has left an unforgettable impression on my memory. There have been only a handful of those moments.

Then there are moments like this. I'm a dreamer. I remember how lucky I am to be given this life and I think of all the ways I could leave a dent before I die. In my greatest dreams, I'll be an indie/folk musician living in Europe with a man who understands me/respects me/laughs with me. I'll tour the world with him and share our music. We will find a way to influence our adoring fans to help us help others. We'll give the hungry food. We'll give the homeless shelter. We'll give the parched clean water. That's when I can rest. That's when I can be happy that I've lived a full life and I did absolutely everything I've wanted.

addict

I've quit facebook.
It's like quitting an awful addiction.
Almost like you're a recovering alcoholic sitting in a bar where everyone is having a great, drunken time.
Or like quitting cigarettes when all your friends and family smoke 20 packs a day. Each.

But in all honesty, I don't miss it for a second.
There comes a time in every girl's/boy's/transgender's life where mundane day-to-day thoughts of other people aren't interesting anymore.
There will be no more notifications in my life, and I'm fine with that.

Just gotta kick this addiction.
I've taken up hobbies again.
It almost feels like the 90's again.

List of hobbies:
Knitting, reading, writing, drawing, music making, sleeping, lounging.

Among many other things, Facebook will not be one of the hobbies in my life for a while.

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I've recently realized a few life lessons.

1. The love that we give will come back to us at some point. Keep on loving, keep on supporting, keep on being genuine. Have patience. If the love doesn't return, focus that love elsewhere.

2. We're given each day to count your blessings.

3. Life is amazing once we find a chance to forgive our past and forget about our future.

4. Sitting down and feeling our breath being exhaled in and out is something we all forget to do every once in a while.

5. Music is good. God is strength. Friends are comfort. Family is support. Loneliness happens but Love happens more if we let it.

..............ta-da.