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All in all, I'd say I've had a good year. Understatement! I've had a FREAKING SWEET year. I've enjoyed some great shows, heard some great music, even met some great people as far as I'm concerned. Not to mention I signed up for Buzznet, and it's definitely no secret that Buzznet has given me some amazing opportunities to fill my year of great shows, great music and great people. So with New Year's Day just around the corner, I reminisce over the ten bands that have been the good to me in 2008 and why. Read on...

Every weeknight at 4PM EST for the past two or three years, punk/emo/indie/alternative/etc. rock kids across the nation have tuned in to FUSE for Steven's Untitled Rock Show where host (and avid rock music fan) Steven Smith dished some of the scoop on their favorite bands and favorite tours from the comfort of a lovely couch (and other times from the field on tour or at a show). Yet sadly, in an unexpected turn of events, after 701 episodes, SURS will not been renewed for a new season in 2009. That's right, the rock show is coming to an end. Read more...

No it's stupid because even though I know what's happening I'm still letting it happen.


But I like to win! We're not dating. He wins.


It's this blurry line between really good friends and not friends at all.

It's not like I don't know where we stand. We're friends in context of the band.

It didn't have to be that way, but that's how it ended up. I thought it was interesting enough to add here.

- Once you’ve been tagged, you have to write a note with 16 random things, shortcomings, facts, habits or goals about you.
- At the end choose 16 people to be tagged, listing their names and why you chose them.
- You have to tag the person (PEOPLE) who tagged you.

1. In elementary school, I was a compulsive liar. (If you knew me back then, are you feeling paranoid yet? =P) I also use this one to fill the 'something not many people know about you' question, but I guess now it's pretty public.

2. I need constant and continuous reassurance.

3. I always feel guilty about my terrible punctuality, I just don't apologize because it'll happen again. So  I figure, what's the point?

4. For a few days here and there, I wish I was taller. It bothers me a little when you make fun of my height. On some days it bothers me a lot.

5. I recently came to the conclusion that I think I'm one of the luckiest girls in the world.

6. I should be doing a Buzznet write-up right now. As a matter of fact, I should be doing a million Buzznet write-ups right now. Stupid laptop.

7. I've actually kind of stopped liking The Jonas Brothers, but I play it up because...well why not?

8. I  honestly think they  have what it takes to make it. I don't do it all just for shits and giggles. I get the feeling a lot of you may think it's just a hobby/phase for me, but I want to be in it for the long haul.

9. People say I'm going to miss high school. I highly doubt I will at all. I'll probably miss Sarge, but other than that, I'm ready to leave it all in my dust.

10. I hate the sound of my voice. I don't know why I still talk and sing so loudly.

11. The truth is, if I wasn't attracted to him I probably wouldn't have given a shit in the first place. Now I love everything that's happened because of it.

12. The All-American Rejects have been my favorite band for the longest.

13. I love the satisfaction of acting on impulse.

14. I'm afraid of what you think about my taste in music.

15. I like to win, but what 'winning' is depends on my own terms.

16. Wow, some of these things would probably make good PostSecrets.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! As if AAR fans didn't have enough to get excited about already, When the World Comes Down is now available in its entirety (for a limited time only) on the Rejects MySpace! AAR Par-tay...

Remember awhile back when I told you all about this and how excited I was? Tracklist ahoy!