And the third Furlough Gets Added to the List

So It was made official today that state employees will be taking a mandatory third furlough day. It's hard seeing the logic to this so If someone can explain to me how this is supposded to save the state money then please tell me. Anyways, the Elevator Unit (which I work for), makes alot of money for the state daily. I'm not completely ready and today I was able to make $400 for the state before lunch. Typically, an elevator inspector can make $1000 dollars for the state PER DAY. Theres roughly 70 inspectors for the state so that means thatt the state makes $70,000 a day just from the elevator unit. Taking away 3 days out of the month means that the state is losing out on $210,000 A MONTH. I know what u are thinking, "What about the money the state pays you?" You can look at it 2 ways. The first way is simple... Do you really think the state pays the inspectors more than $1000 a day? No my friend, inspectors make about $200-$350 a day. So taking the upper range, the state would be paying $73,500 a month for the three days they took away. But that just means that the state could have been making $136,500 after paying us. Still alot for three days right?

The Mo'Rockin Project

So Yesterday at the Oakland City Center Mo' Rockin gave a very excellent performance. Their music had many different blends which makes theme a very unique band. People were really getting into the music. I know I was. They already have 2 CDs out that I intend to definately buy. Thier next peroformance is August 12th I think in SF. I will definately be attending. In The Second video the guy on the piano goes nuts.... so does the guy next to him. And in the Last video the guy on the drums has a sick ass Solo. Alot of the times when I was trying to get close up to the band, people always seem to stand front of me. Especially the bald guy in orange, he gets in my way every week. Sometimes its annoying.

Happy July

I know I haven't posted anything in a while, but here it goes. Six Posts on the first day of july. I had a crazy ass june, and i'm only getting started. I only posted like 6 things in june so for the three of you who regularly follow my blog, I am sorry. So enjoy these Six new posts, and stay tuned for more

Coming Up, Growing Up

After a month of working at my new Job I have decided that it is time for me to move. It feels liberating. I know I have moved before and have lived on my own before, but it's different because I don't have a comfort zone anymore. This is the no turning back point. This is the point that I like because it feels sureal. Imma start moving my stuff this weekend and hopefulyy can get settled in by next week. Stay tuned for information regarding the housewarming party

Michael Jackson - R.I.P.

Tomorrow marks one week since Michael Jacksons' death. I know I am late in posting this but I don't care, I've been busy this week with a whole bunch of shit. I actually was at the airport when he was announced dead. A whole bunch of people were gathereed around the TV watching in shock and awe at what was happening. Alot of people who were interviewed in the following weekend all pretty much said the same thing, "Michael Jackson was such an icon that his music has been a part of everyone's life in some way and we have all been affected by it." Also, "Make a CD with music that has been reflected in your life and I am sure that everyone in the world will at least have one song of Michael Jackson." I completely agree. In fact I remember paying over $200 just to listen to Billie Jean because it was stuck in my head. One day me and my brother were in the house hanging out when I told them that I really wanted to listen to the song. He told me that it is a shame that we didn't (at the time) have a PS2 with Grand Theft Auto (GTA) Vice City since the games' soundtrack has that song in it. After a few seconds of thinking I said "Drive me to the store, I'm buying a PS2 and GTA Vice City." As soon as we got home we surely kept playing until the song played. Just an example how I have been affected by his music. Feel free to leave a comment about a story you have like that. Below I am putting some Jackson 5 music that I like that I felt they should have played more (alot more) on the radio and tv.

Welcome to the KCBS Eyewitness Blues Team

And to finally catch myself up on the band performances, I introduce to you the KCBS Eyewitness Blues Band. These guys were so great that I actually went to the radio shack nearby and purchased a new memory card so I can get their whole performance. I had a good time at this bands performance. They were really interactive with the audience and had everyone either laughing or dancing the whole time. One of the band members (Mike Sugarman I believe) actually told me that since they aren't very talented with music they make up for it with humor and audience involvement. Altohugh his statement (and the way he said it) was hilarious, I disagree with it because I actually think they are very talented musicians. And if you didn't catch it, Their name is a play from KCBS Eyewitness News. These people are on local stations giving people the news. So they are double threats.

check them out at www.eyewitnessblues.com

Sweet Water Tastes Better With Some Soul In It

Next on the Performance List is Femi and The Sweet Water Soul Band. And yes, the type of music they play is SOUL. They Performed at the Oakland City Center on June 17th. At first they were playing some really mellow music and as the hour passed, they eased into more upbeat music that got people on their feet and start dancing. A boy and his grandfather (or father) really got into it and were pulling some really good dance moves. Unfortunately I didn't have enough sapace on my memory card to get everything that I wanted, and so what I got was them dancing near the end while they were tired, even still their dancing at that state was still really good but the moves they were pulling off before that were even better. Femi is the lead singer and the rest are known as the sweet water soul band. They actually have a CD released called Sweet Water Soul, you can buy them on itunes also.

Check out Femi at www.myspace.com/femi

Orquesta Sensual Gets The Party Started

A little late on the posts but lets see how many I can do....
So early last month (June 10th), Orquesta Sensual perofrmed at the Oakland City Center (area near my job). The people were so into the music that they danced throughout their whole lunch break, and some people were even sweating in their professional clothing. I do believe it would have been well worth it. Below are videos of mostly people dancing, I should have recorded more of the band but for this time, the audience was the performing aspect of the show.

Check them out at www.orquestasensual.com (their webpage needs updating)