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Archive for December, 2004
Live
Dec 29th
The new design is now online, as you’ve already noticed, (unless you’re reading this via RSS). If you find any problems with it, let me know. If the problem is that you just don’t like it, then kiss my bum.
The image I am using in the background was a beautiful piece of graphic by Precurser, of EndEffect.com, which I’ve sucked the colour and contrast out of. (I think his site’s currently down, cause he often does a redesign around New Year’s.) We’re still in communication about my using his image, so if it suddenly changes for another one, you’ll know More >
Merry Christmas Everyone
Dec 24th
Yeah. Merry Christmas suckers!
I hope you all have a safe time doing whatever fun stuff you have planned. I’m off to the airport in a hour or so to pick up my Father, who is moving back to Toronto. 3 months has gone fast. I’m a little nervous to be honest, but excited too.
This week should see a lot of sitting around doing freakin nothing, and loving it. Hopefully some snowboarding, if I can just get me a snowboard. A little DJ-ing most likely. Should be a good week off. Can’t tell yet whether I’ll be blogging or not during More >
New Site Design
Dec 22nd
I’m working on a new site design, quite different to this one, and I have run into a slight problem. The look is very industrial, a lot of silver/grey and blue, and the name, “J Puddy Plays the Hits,” doesn’t seem to fit with it.
I really like the design, so the name might have to go. Any suggestions?
Back to the fray
Dec 19th
I highly recommend Songs to Burn Your Bridges By, by Project 86. It’s currently my favourite CD. How ironic.
It was indeed wrong of me to sight a book that I have not read. I retract that statement. I will not go back and edit my previous post, but I now regret saying it. As to my motives for public displays of affection with my girlfriend, she knows I love her. And it’s not because I am affectionate with her publicly. If the reason people are affectionate publicly is to show their Significant Others that they love them, then I know More >
Lambast!
Dec 17th
Incredibly selfish eh. Your mom’s incredibly selfish.
Anyway. So, the deal is folks, I’m not confused. I’m not caught up in a deep inner turmoil. I must have come across that way for so many people to respond in the way they did.
Let me explain further, as it seems necessary, maybe only to save my own ass.Firstly… I too am an affectionate person. My primary love language is touch. Mel’s comment was more on track than most peoples. Yes I panicked a bit, and yes it’s largely my issue, but yes, there is also such a thing as unbalance. There are More >
And you’re done.
Dec 13th
So – after talking to Maija again, some married people, and others – my thoughts are thus:
The problem I have noticed (misplaced affection), is indeed a problem because:
Girl’s (or anyone for that matter) should not be giving/taking affection to/from anyone, that should be going to God or her Significant Other.
However, the problem is not as rampant or as serious as I had at first thought, because:
A. Girls are made to be more affectionate. It’s the side of God they represent. I did know this before I got onto this track, but I had forgotten it. I have since learned More >
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Dec 11th
I’m quite impressed with Sarah’s comment. Go and read it, on the post after this one.
She makes the point that, yes, we should be taking everything from God first, but that God also gives us friends to help in the process. I agree, and I suspected someone would point that out. I talked with a few people tonight and have gained perhaps a more balanced insight.
One man with the same initials as I talked a lot about storge love. He said women are made to be more affectionate, because that is the side of God that they represent. John Eldredge More >
The plot thickens
Dec 10th
Following on from my previous post. Andrew Gazaneo had this to say:
“…I just think that there’s a deficit in men where we are uncomfortable sharing and receiving love, especially from the same sex. Maybe we’re afraid to show weakness. Not sure.”
I agree with Andrew, but I don’t think that’s the answer to the “problem.” I do think there’s a deficit in men. It’s something John Eldredge talks about in Waking the Dead, how men have developed a tendency to do things on their own and be these lone soldiers in the night. He says that the best way we can More >
The problem with girls
Dec 10th
An interesting discussion arose between Maija and I, and my mother, last night. By the by, yesterday was our 6 month anniversary of being a couple. 6 months I have very much enjoyed, and plan on doing again, at least… 120 more times.
Anyway… here’s the rub. I think girls are too affectionate with one another. I was reading through a bunch of text messages on Maija’s phone (I was welcome to do so) and came across some from a girl in her cell. The content kindof creeped me out though…
“Hey hunny, just wanted to tell you I luv u. Have More >
Christmas Draweth Nigh
Dec 8th
What I’d like for Christmas:
1. Snowboard/boots/bindings2. The Lord of the Rings : The Return of the King Extended Edition DVD3. How to DJ Right: The Art and Science of Playing Records by Frank Broughton & Bill Brewster.4. Last Night a DJ Saved My Life: The History of the Disc Jockey by Bill Brewster5. A pair of Grundorf Turntable cases.
Record Sale
Dec 2nd
I’m selling off some records. They’re all mint condish, I just don’t like them. How about 6$US or 8$CAN a record, plus shipping (a few bucks).
Right click and go “Save Target As” to download a detailed Excel sheet.
Otherwise, see below.
Artist TitleAirwave I Want To BelieveClub Brothers Ain’t Nobody (2 record set)Dawntreader Overland / Evans TideDeep Six We’re Going DeepEverything But The Girl Five Fathoms (2 record set) *Reserved*Kaistar The Promethean GrooveKumara I Can’t WaitLenny Kravitz If You Can’t Say NoMezziah Innocent As A Newborn ChildMNO God Of AbrahamNu Joy feat. Charlean Hines The LightPump Panel Confusion *Reserved*Red Screen New-York Philharmonic *Reserved*Scott Brown Love Me More >