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yourghastlycloseness · 4 years

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6/7/2020

took my measurements last night and they’re pretty lousy. i really need to reduce my waist size and get rid of all the belly fat.

forgot to bring my earphones to work, thought it would help with reducing my mobile data usage bcos i’ve exceeded my limit. i feel naked without my earphones. the last time i forgot to take them with me to work was last year, i think. they make me feel safe, like i could block out the world if i wanted to

im typing this on the notes app of my phone and while on the way to work

ytd night chose sleep over continuing the rest of midsommar and i don’t regret it; everybody should choose sleep over a horror movie after a tiring work day

dreams last night: of being loved by someone who feels familiar, flawed, and strangle even...familial (not in an incestuous way. i ship incest sometimes, but man, not in my own family lol ew)

i want to shop lol

i hate shopping bt i want so spend a lot of money tmr

tmr i want to: run in morn, learn jap, do up cards and presents for friends (L and YL), eat, shop, eat, walk, prac uke (if there’s time), avatard and walkies w C

i rly want to shop for pretty things like blouses and long skirts and dresses and tarte cosmetics

even if i don’t deserve pretty things, i can now afford them with my own income Woooo000

wishlist:

- tarte flirt palette and surf’s up lipstick (it’s my go-to palette lol, i find one make-up thing that works and stick with it forever)

- eyeliner (charcoal brown)

- rollerball chloé edp

- midi skirt

- black blouse

- dresses

- everything from editor’s market lol (BUT IM TOO FAT FOR ALL THEIR CLOTHES)

i put some green tea cream on my face earlier

i haven’t developed a very severe case of wrinkles yet though i can see my nasalobial folds — they arent deep, but they’re there

physically speaking, getting older isn’t much fun. i’m finding it harder to lose weight, my hair is thinning, my pores seem to be getting bigger, i can no longer get away without warming up before a workout

but i like it. when i don’t speak, i tend to get mistaken by other adults as someowho’s 19-21. i’m super flattered when someone thinks i’m 27, but my colleague says most ppl enjoy being mistaken ss someone older when they’re young and vice versa

hmm im not sure abt that. 25 isn’t young anymorr

i also have a feeling that while looking young is nice, id want to look like i’m permanently 30 (in a classy angelina jolie in mr and mrs smith way) and sound like i’m 125 on the inside

im much less...psycho and emotional these days

and im actually — dare i say it — having fun???

as a teen, i couldn’t understand ‘fun’ lol

the concept completely eluded me

sure, im uglier now and older

but yo im truly having more fun than i’ve ever had lol

nobody believes me because my natural speaking voice is flatter than kaguya’s chest

i read the horoscope these days for shits and giggles

mostly it’s just a tongue-in-cheek exercise to re-direct unpleassng thoughts; i want less self-condemnation, and more blaming a natal chart that’s beyond my control (which you owe to when your parents decided to woohoo without protection and a couple of other biological stuff)

the aries profile sounds like a fucking maniac with anger management issues

but in my case, that might actually be true

whenever something goes wrong, i’ll blame it on my aries

the sex stuff on horoscopes is particularly hilarious

apparently allure magazine thinks aries are into ‘quickies in unusual places’

These pants-dropping, skirt-hiking fire signs are no stranger to quickies in unusual places, so don’t be surprised if your Aries lover wants to experiment with sex outside of the bedroom. Aries rules the head, so ask your Aries partner if they’d be into some extra hair-tousling, scalp-rubbing, or ponytail-pulling — chances are the answer will be an enthusiastic yes.

so according to the stars, i’m the lame public sex guy who films my escapades in some unsanitary subway station restroom, using a steve jobs potato camera so it’s not clear whether i’m actually fucking someone or just pretending to

great

These hot-blooded warriors should experiment with moves from behind: This sexy animalistic posture is perfect for impromptu trysts and sudden eruptions of desire.

lmao

oh wait someone beats the aries at being the public sex guy

and that’s the...SAGITTARIUS

While these fire signs enjoy the raw physicality of lovemaking, their absolute favorite form of passion is exploration (with a hint of danger). Sag’s erogenous zone is the hips, so saddle up for an enjoyably rough ride with these equestrian fire signs. For an extra kick, move the intimacy outdoors: Public sex is a huge turn on for these wild horses, especially when there’s the added thrill of being caught.

it’s my mom’s sign, shd i tell her? lol

i want to try to be a morning runner

will plan a proper to-do list for my off day tmr

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jessicakmatt · 4 years

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20 Holiday Gift Ideas on Every Musician’s List for Any Budget

20 Holiday Gift Ideas on Every Musician’s List for Any Budget: via LANDR Blog

The holidays are coming up quick so before everyone gets started with their holiday shopping, it’s time to find (or ask for) that perfect gift.

There’s so much interesting music gear out there, it’s not hard to get overwhelmed by choice.

That’s why we’ve put together a list with all kinds of ideas for any budget big or small.

If you aren’t sure what to ask for or give to the music producer in your life, here’s 20 great gift ideas any artist will love this holiday season.

1. Teenage Engineering’s Pocket Operator synth

The Pocket Operator makes an excellent gift because it’s affordable, portable and actually a quite good synthesizer. And it’s super fun!

Pretty much everything Teenage Engineering puts out is a great gift for the aspiring musician, the Pocket Operator is just one example.

Any item from their collection of fun and user-friendly modular synth products is enough to make the musician on your list jump for joy.

Pocket Operator – $59 USD

2. Really nice guitar strings

Guitar strings break and they’re pretty expensive to replace over and over.

There’s no guitarist out there who can’t put a pack of premium guitar strings to use.

There’s plenty of premium strings out there but Elixir is one brand that offers a collection of higher quality guitar strings that any guitarist in your life is sure to appreciate!

Elixir – Starting at around $10 USD

3. A LANDR Pro mastering account

Mastering is a critical part of the music production process. No track is finished until it’s mastered.

LANDR removes the cost and time it takes to get a track mastered with its AI-based mastering tool.

Give the artist in your life the ability to make high-quality tracks that shine with a yearly unlimited mastering subscription for 2020.

Yearly LANDR Pro Mastering and Distribution Account – $223 USD (With coupon TRACKFRIDAY35)

4. Output’s Platform music production desk

For the serious music producer staying organized is key for maintaining a productive workflow.

Sometimes something as simple as the furniture you use in the home studio can have a positive or negative effect on productivity.

Output’s Platform music production desk is the perfect way to stay productive, organized and inspired in the studio.

The desk is designed by and for music producers and features optimal space for keyboards, monitors, speakers, MIDI instruments and more!

Output Platform – $549 USD

5. Universal Audio’s Apollo Twin X audio interface

Recording sound into your DAW isn’t possible without a digital audio interface.

There are all kinds of audio interfaces out there, but having a high-quality one can improve recording quality everywhere throughout your workflow.

With a broad range of configuration and connectivity options, real-time UAD Console environment, Unison preamp modeling, and industry-standard UAD-2 plugins, Apollo is the interface to beat for features and performance.

It even doubles as a mic pre-amp and features speedy Apple Thunderbolt 3 connectors for iOS.

Apollo Twin X – $899 USD

6. The Drum Caddy

Drummers are constantly losing or breaking their sticks when playing their instruments.

In the practice room this might not be a big deal, but live it can be a disaster.

The drum caddy a convenient way to solve this problem with its cup holder-like receptacle for drum sticks that easily attaches to any drum hardware.

This is a great stocking stuffer idea for any drummer out there.

Drum Caddy – $22 USD

7. Ableton Push 2

Ableton is the DAW of choice for a lot of music producers, especially beatmakers and DJs.

Ableton Push is a great MIDI controller companion for any Ableton user, it makes Ableton that much more fun and easy to use.

In 2020 boost someone’s creativity with the perfect MIDI controller for Ableton.

Ableton Push 2 with Ableton 10 Live Intro – $799 USD

8. Any guitar pedal from this sale

I’ve never met a guitar player who doesn’t love a new pedal.

There are so many to choose from, it’s hard to pick just one.

But with the holiday season coming up there are a lot of great guitar pedal sales.

Keeping in mind who you are buying for, pick out a cool guitar pedal and give someone a new range of sounds to play with!

Guitar pedals on Reverb – Starting at $20USD

9. The Lethal Audio Synthesizer Plugin

Lethal is a great synthesizer plugin for any music producer out there.

It offers a lot of options to create cool and modern sounds for any genre.

Lethal offers a lot of options to create cool and modern sounds for any genre.

Best of all, you don’t have to pay for it entirely right now. You can rent-to-own the plugin and pay for it monthly over time with LANDR rent-to-own plugins.

Try Lethal for free today and dive into over 3000 presets and drum samples.

Lethal Audio Synthesizer – Rent-to-Own for $9.99 USD per month for 20 months

10. Music lessons

Giving someone the opportunity to get better at their instrument or learn a new one is a powerful and life-changing gift.

Whether it’s through an app or with a private instructor, a batch of music lessons is an excellent gift for an aspiring musician.

Music lessons – varying prices

11. Behringer’s WASP Deluxe hybrid synth

Behringer is putting out some pretty cool yet affordable synth products these days.

If you are looking for a versatile gift for an electronic music producer the WASP Deluxe is a great option!

It’s fun to use and since it’s a hybrid synth it can easily connect to either a computer or analog speakers.

Wasp Deluxe Synth – $299 USD

12. Roland’s TR-08 drum machine

The TR-08 is a compact take on the TR-808 drum machine that took the world by storm in the 80s.

It’s highly sought after because it’s such a useful tool for any creator out there. This groove box is sure to delight any musical artist in your life.

Roland TR-08 – $299 USD

13. Zildjian’s Crash Cymbal of Doom

I’m a little biased here but I think Zildjian’s Crash Cymbal of Doom is one of the coolest cymbals out there.

While this cymbal definitely comes off my wishlist, a lot of drummers are turning towards this cymbal for its complex sound and explosive quality.

Zildjian Crash Cymbal of Doom – 310$ USD

14. Alesis’ Nitro Mesh Kit

Whether you’re learning or are looking for a quieter way to practice drums, the Alesis’ Nitro Mesh Kit is the best quality and value on the electronic drum market.

At an affordable price, it offers a complete mesh kit that closely simulates the feeling of a real drumset.

This is a great choice for anyone that wants to learn or practice drums quietly.

Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit – $379 USD

15. Fender’s Mustang GT40

The Mustang GT40 is a great amp for a beginner guitarist and a good option for anyone who wants a modern amp to back up their existing amp setup.

Fender’s Mustang series is special because they digitally simulate hundreds of the world’s most sought after amp sounds.

These amps are both affordable and versatile and represent a great option for any guitarist or aspiring musician in your life.

Fender Mustang GT40 – $299 USD

16. 1000 LANDR Samples credits

Clearance and copyright law have made sampling music a little bit complicated.

Luckily, LANDR samples make it possible for creators to make tracks without anything to worry about.

LANDR’s extensive database of over 1,000,000 cleared and royalty-free samples offers artists any sound they could possibly need to make that perfect track.

Give a music producer 1000 LANDR sample credits today and help someone make a new hit!

1000 LANDR Sample credits – $49 USD

17. Glo the Polyphonic Whale by Phonicbloom

This is one cool little synthesizer toy that is perfect for all ages and produces an unending variety of cool and interesting sounds.

The whale-shaped device uses a microphone that synthesizes surrounding noises into beautiful ambient sounds.

It makes for a great gift to anyone interested in making cool, psychedelic, and even meditative sounds.

Glo the Polyphonic Whale – $150 USD

18. The Arturia Microlab

This low-cost MIDI keyboard is the perfect starter kit for anyone who wants to get into music production.

It comes with everything you need to get started with creating beats, electronic music, and more!

Plus the keyboard easily maps and integrates with the included BitWig recording and music production software platform.

Arturia Microlab – $89 USD

19. Audio Technica’s AT4040 condenser mic

For the bedroom producer, I recommend getting Audio Technica’s relatively affordable AT4040 condenser mic.

A condenser mic offers a great deal of versatility for recording vocals, drums, guitar, or any other instrument.

In terms of microphones, it’s all you need to get started with making music.

Audio Technica AT4040 – $249 USD

20. Two Notes’ Torpedo Captor amp attenuator

Getting quality recording tone out of a loud amp, where loud amps aren’t welcome isn’t easy without a good amp attenuator.

Two Notes’ Torpedo Captor is a great option for capturing the full tone of any tube amp without creating any noise at all.

Just plug it into your digital audio interface and record the amp’s signal directly into your daw!

Two Notes’ Torpedo Captor – $269 USD

It’s the thought that counts

New gear is always nice to have, but the holidays aren’t just about buying gifts and getting what you want.

Remember, the point of having all this music gear is to express yourself, create art and share it with the world.

Spending time with someone close to you, helping someone create, or sharing something you created is often the most valuable gift you can give this holiday season.

The post 20 Holiday Gift Ideas on Every Musician’s List for Any Budget appeared first on LANDR Blog.

from LANDR Blog https://blog.landr.com/musician-gift-ideas/ via https://www.youtube.com/user/corporatethief/playlists from Steve Hart https://stevehartcom.tumblr.com/post/189376674604

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