Job fair tomorrow at Nashville Tech. Somewhat anxious about it since this might be the chance I have for a job. I hope I make a good impression. But then again I’ve been told I sell myself short. I’m not good about talking about myself. I’ve been told all along not to brag about myself. Now when I’m supposed to be looking for a job, I have to talk about my accomplishments and everything. When I’ve been trained to do one thing, and then be told to do the complete opposite, it is difficult to adjust.
Bought 2 CDs today: The Wallflowers – Red Letter Days and U2’s The Best of 1990-2000. Some thoughts:
The Wallflowers’ version of “Everybody Out of the Water” is really different than the one I originally heard before the album was released. I’m not sure if I like the album version. Usually I could count on the Wallflowers not to be vulgar in their lyrics. Yet this song which I enjoyed listening to has one curse word in it.
U2’s Album contains a pletora of remixed hits. One of the better versions is the one of Numb. Instead of Bono’s falsetto voice thoughout, he actually sings normally, which sounds much better and improves the overall song.
I’ve discovered a really good U2 song – “The First Time.” Lyrics are here. Good song with alot of Biblical references. I had forgotten it was on “Zooropa.” It doesn’t really belong on there amongst all the techno songs.
As far as U2’s albums, I have just about every official release from “The Joshua Tree” onward. “Rattle and Hum” and “Achtung Baby” are some of their greatest work. “Zooropa” was a lesser album. “Pop” was my least favorite U2 album. I couldn’t find a song on that album which I really liked. It was very refreshing to have a really good album – “All that You Can’t Leave Behind,” which really put more soul back into the group. Less techno; more rock.
Wednesday night class was good tonight. At least some of the kids listened and made some really good comments. Unfortunately my brain was zapped for some reason, so I wasn’t able to me worthy comments in class. Sometimes I will want to say something, but the teacher in charge will move on so quickly, I won’t be able to comment. Like I said, some of the kids listened. The side of the room I was on, there were a few boys who seemed to whisper throughout class. I knew they were distracted when they brought in the Gameboy to class. Why would you bring a Gameboy to church? But we did put away the computer toys and get started with class.