Rehab

I look cool. I know a lot of things on the outside, like facts and anecdotes. But I'm a dork inside. A geek. Socially retarded. Almost semi-autistic. But I realize it. And I'm trying to improve. Try to go out more. Travel more. Interact with people and learn what and what not to do. Learn things I should've learned years ago, but was too busy sitting around drawing and dreaming at home. If you've ever dated me or went out with me, I apologize for my stupid, sappy emails and love-notes, childish drawings, out-of-context phone messages, uncontrolled outbursts, and my general indecisiveness. I meant well, but whatever I did or said just came out wrong or at the wrong time. I was a fucking idiot and I'm trying to change and be a better person.

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So, I've started some new drawings, but they aren't done yet. I bought a big pack of Mr. Sketch markers today from Dick Blick. Love that name.

In the meantime, I've transcribed for you the basic chords for "Love is a Losing Game", by our dear friend Amy Winehouse. I only wrote the intro verse and chorus down, since you can just play the same two sets for the whole song. The "jazzy intro" is based on this Philly-soul organ version. I think she's actually crying halfway through the video...

I've always been able to play stuff by ear, but with YouTube and videotapes, transcribing songs is a lot easier.

Best,
H

ABBA-esque

There's a scene in Rain Man where Charlie Babbitt takes Raymond to a doctor in a small town because Ray is acting like a complete wierdo and Charlie is at wits end. The doctor tells Charlie that Raymond has a mental condition and needs special consideration. He says that whenever Ray is bothering him, that he should just remain calm and if need be, talk a walk or a breather. I think this is true in life—sometimes the Raymonds of the world get to us and we just have to step outside and talk a walk or get some fresh air. Most of the time, Ray will have calmed down and will be quietly sitting in front of the telly with seven fishsticks and Jeopardy! to shut him up.

-H