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The Bay13/Pulga Films edit of the 35mm short film, “Men of This Life”, by myself and good friend Jorge Garcia V. Directed by Paris Lay, Donnie McMillin, and Ryan Danielson. We should find out today whose edit got picked “officially” for Grad Fest.

Don’t forget to watch in HD and fast forward to 0:55 to start the movie. Thanks for watching, be sure to show your friends.

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The Bay13/Pulga Films edit of the 35mm film production, “Men of This Life”, by myself and good friend Jorge Garcia V. Directed by Paris Lay, Donnie McMillin, and Ryan Danielson. We should find out today whose edit got picked “officially” for Grad Fest.

Don’t forget to watch in HD and fast forward to 0:55 to start the movie. Thanks for watching, be sure to show your friends.

…guys, the new “facebook timeline” is going to blow your mindhole

sooooooo… I’m not going to tell you how I did it because it’s a drawn out process, but just click here to learn how to do it. I think it’s pretty epic, and is comparable to google+ and tumblr in attractiveness, but tumblr breaks through with great customization, whereas g+ and facebook stick to one basic format.

however, this is a huge turn for facebook imo, and it’s the most impressed I’ve been with a fb update, though I haven’t really minded a few of them (before the last one; creeper status 101). I kinda can’t wait to see what they turn “pages” into, or how they’ll be improved.

anyway, if you don’t want to go through the work to get the new, exclusive, hipster status “facebook timeline”, you’ll see this new layout roll out on October 4th.

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thanks tumblr.

thanks tumblr.

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Life’s Instructions

Life’s Instructions (from amazingposts.com)

  1. Have a firm handshake.
  2. Look people in the eye.
  3. Sing in the shower.
  4. Own a great stereo system.
  5. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.
  6. Keep secrets.
  7. Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
  8. Always accept an outstretched hand.
  9. Be brave. Even if you’re not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
  10. Whistle.
  11. Avoid sarcastic remarks.
  12. Choose your life’s mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery.
  13. Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.
  14. Lend only those books you never care to see again.
  15. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.
  16. When playing games with ! children, let them win.
  17. Give people a second chance, but not a third.
  18. Be romantic.
  19. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
  20. Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.
  21. Don’t allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It’s there for our convenience, not the caller’s.
  22. Be a good loser.
  23. Be a good winner.
  24. Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.
  25. When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
  26. Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
  27. Keep it simple.
  28. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
  29. Don’t burn bridges. You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
  30. Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets
  31. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you’ll regret the
  32. things you didn’t do more than the one’s you did.
  33. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
  34. Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.
  35. Take charge of your attitude. Don’t let someone else choose it for you.
  36. Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.
  37. Begin each day with some of your favorite music.
  38. Once in a while, take the scenic route.
  39. Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, ‘Someone who thinks you’re terrific.’
  40. Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
  41. Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.
  42. Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
  43. Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.
  44. Make someone’s day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.
  45. Become someone’s hero.
  46. Marry only for love.
  47. Count your blessings.
  48. Compliment the meal when you’re a guest in someone’s home.
  49. Wave at the children on a school bus.
  50. Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
  51. Don’t expect life to be fair.

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today’s song of tomorrow: “Superman” — The Blanks 

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I love this song, originally played by Lazlo Bane, and the intro for Scrubs. If you’re familiar with the show, you may be aware of the unfortunate legal assistant, Ted, and his acapella band. Well, they’re a real band, and they’re called The Blanks, and this is their rendition of Lazlo Bane’s song. Quite the explanation for one song.

I am particularly favorable of this song and the band due to having seen them perform at Indiana State around the time I was a student. They were pretty fantastic, and I even got a picture with them. If I find it soon, I’ll post it as proof.

Enjoy The Blanks.

-btyler

ps: be sure to check out The Middle Bros. on Tumblr, and every day on YouTube. TMB on Tumblr is restricted to a limited audience. Password upon message request. Also, follow ~zachofalltrades.

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The Middle Bros. Episode #7: “CHALLENGED ACCEPTED!”, featuring a Scrubs themed intro with ~pyrovideo and @geogar1010.

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today’s song of tomorrow: “feel good inc” - gorillaz;

this is just a perfect song for a Sunday like this.

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“sugar we’re going down” — acoustic fall out boy cover by btyler

one-take cover recorded on my iPhone last night. came out better than I expected, so I thought I’d share. feel free to follow this link and download the song from my soundcloud page. enjoy.

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“jasey rae” — all time low
my one-shot cover on acoustic guitar.

yes, I know, I fucked up a chord or vocal pitch a few times. what do you want, an excuse? it’s a touching song.

one-shot straight to youtube.
there’s more where this came from.

love always,
btyler

lyrics:

Lights out,
I still hear the rain,
These images that fill my head,
Now keep my fingers from making mistakes,
Tell my voice what it takes,
To speak up,
Speak up,
And keep my conscience clean when I wake.

Don’t make this easy,
I want you to mean it,
Jasey. (say you’ll mean it)
You’re dressed to kill,
I’m calling you out, (don’t waste your time on me)

Now there’s an aching in my back;
A stabbing pain that says I lack,
The common sense and confidence,
To bring an end to promises,
That I make in times of desperate conversation,
Hoping my night could be better than this in the end.
Just say when.

Don’t make this easy,
I want you to mean it,
Jasey. (say you’ll mean it)
You’re dressed to kill,
I’m calling you out, (don’t waste your time on me)

I’ve never told a lie,
And that makes me a liar,
I’ve never made a bet,
But we gamble in desire,
I’ve never lit a match,
With intent to start a fire,
But recently the flames,
Are getting out of control.
Call me a name,
Kill me with words,
Forget about me,
It’s what I deserve,
I was your chance,
To get out of this town,
But I ditched the car,
And left you to,

Wait outside,
I hope the air will serve to remind you,
That my heart is as cold as the clouds of your breath,
And my words are as timed as the beating in my chest.

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religu-lol

  • God: Hey Jews.
  • Jews: Hey.
  • God: So listen guys, I'm thinking we go in a different direction with this whole religion.
  • Jews: What?
  • God: You know, do a non-gritty reboot. Same God taste, new God packaging. That sort of thing.
  • Jews: We don't follow.
  • God: Okay, work with me here guys. Remember the whole ‘angry God' thing?
  • Jews: Vividly.
  • God: Where I killed a whole bunch of you and-
  • Jews: Yeah.
  • God: And forty years in the-
  • Jews: We remember that.
  • God: Not to mention Robo-Hitler. Yikes.
  • Jews: Wait, what?
  • God: Whoops, forget I said that. "Spoiler Alert", am I right?
  • Jews: ...
  • God: Anyway, we're going to re-work this whole “God- thing. For example, kid-friendly is big these days in religion.
  • Jews: So, like...?
  • God: For example, I'm super chill now, for some reason. Plus there's a heaven. Oh, and this is Jesus. He's my son, and he's God too, or something. It's complicated, ok?
  • Jesus: Yo.
  • Jews: I think we'll stick with the old one here.
  • God: Look, I love the brand loyalty Jews, I really do. But this whole “God- thing isn't playing to the right demographics. Jesus is a hip, young God, you know, for the whole “A.D.- generations.
  • Jesus: Surfs up, dudes!
  • God: Ha, that Jesus. What a character, right? This is going to play huge in Rome…
  • Jews: This…goes against everything you've ever told us.
  • God: No it doesn't, so just shut up. Also, Jesus, you're going to die.
  • Jesus: What? I thought I was your son! Or God. Or both!
  • God: Look, this is just complicated, okay Jesus? Besides, you totally return when you fight the Devil.
  • Jews: Who?
  • God: Right, he's another new character. He's like an evil God. Plot twist, right? We're arch enemies.
  • Jesus: Why would you make your own arch-enemy? That's really stupid.
  • God: Shut up, Jesus. Andwhat would you know? You're made of bread and wine.
  • Jesus: What? Why?
  • God: Sponsorships, alright? New testaments aren't cheap.
  • Jews: I'm sorry, this is just way too different. Is this your fan-fiction or something?
  • God: Of course not. This is the logical progression of Judaism which I planned all along. Like when I made all those references to a lamb.
  • Jews: You made, like, five.
  • God: Well, they were all about Jesus. Foreshadowing. Um, I guess. So there.
  • Jews: Couldn't you have been clearer then?
  • God: I work in mysterious ways, okay? Look, just go with it guys. I worked really hard on this. And come on, you totally owe me for the whole 'creation' thing anyway.
  • (pause)
  • Most Jews: Well, I guess we could.
  • God: Awesome! 'Most Jews', aka 'New Christians'-
  • New Christians: We're what now?
  • God: You won't regret this guys, I have the whole thing planned perfectly
  • Holy Ghost: Oooooooooh!
  • God: ...
  • New Christians: ...
  • God: You're going to love it.

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