I went to see Avril Lavigne live in concert yesterday (June 18, 2008) in the Philipshalle, Düsseldorf. I didn’t have very high expectations after her last album came out, somehow the bad-ass, naughty, tom-boy, skater-girl “Queen of Punk” had been replaced by a pussy-pink-power-pop-princess….

Although she only played for an hour, I was pleasantly surprised and have to admit I went out knowing I had gotten my money’s worth. The dance-team backup was interesting, even impressive at times, but the part I enjoyed the most was the middle where the “old” Avril re-surfaced. Songs from previous albums, the slightly in-your-face attitude, running around stage and proving she can still play guitar and drums…. All-in-all a highly enjoyable evening!

Check out the pics: http://www.stuff.c010depunkk.com/photography/events/2008_06_18__Avril_Lavigne

Found this on Digg:

http://www.marcandangel.com/2008/06/02/50-things-everyone-should-know-how-to-do/

I decided to see how many of the fifty I can do:

1. Build a Fire - definitely… also when it’s raining and shit…

2. Operate a Computer - yeah, it’s my job :D.

3. Use Google Effectively - yesss! i luv google.

4. Perform CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver - hmmm… i think so, but I wouldn’t want to be the victim!

5. Drive a Manual Transmission Vehicle - I live in Germany…. of course i can drive stick-shift.

6. Do Basic Cooking - verrrry basic. Don’t recommend consuming the result of my cooking escapades.

7. Tell a Story that Captivates People’s Attention - no.

8. Win or Avoid a Fistfight - I’m used to winning :D.

9. Deliver Bad News - I can deliver it, but not nicely.

10. Change a Tire - yeah, no problem. Bike, car, tractor, done it all….

11. Handle a Job Interview - I have a job, guess that means I can handle interviews.

12. Manage Time - hmmm… not so good at this.

13. Speed Read - severely… 1,400 WPM with 85% comprehension.

14. Remember Names - not really one of my talents, especially since I moved to Germany.

15. Relocate Living Spaces - done this a couple of times….

16. Travel Light - no problem… I’m not female….

17. Handle the Police - um, have had to do it on numerous occasions and I’ve never landed in jail.

18. Give Driving Directions - yeah, sort of. “Turn left at the next right….”

19. Perform Basic First Aid - no.

20. Swim - yes, like a fish.

21. Parallel Park - yeah…. I’m not female….

22. Recognize Personal Alcohol Limits - most of the time…. sometimes I’ve missed

23. Select Good Produce - when it smells funny, don’t buy it…. how complicated is that?

24. Handle a Hammer, Axe or Handsaw - yeah, but keep your distance

25. Make a Simple Budget - it’s worked up till now.

26. Speak at Least Two Common Languages - English, German fluently… limited Spanish.

27. Do Push-Ups and Sit-Ups Properly - what does “properly” mean.

28. Give a Compliment - haha. Think so

29. Negotiate - definitely.

30. Listen Carefully to Others - I’m known among my friends (especially the female ones) as a good listener.

31. Recite Basic Geography - yeah… Egypt is somewhere close to India, right?

32. Paint a Room - no problem, i paint american and german style.

33. Make a Short, Informative Public Speech - not a problem.

34. Smile for the Camera - no way…

35. Flirt Without Looking Ridiculous - yeah, not a problem in english. german is a bit trickier, but still acceptable. Although they don’t always understand my cynical humor….

36. Take Useful Notes - yes

37. Be a Respectful House Guest - haha… i think so….

38. Make a Good First Impression - not sure… depends….

39. Navigate with a Map and Compass - yeah, but i wouldn’t trust me with your life….

40. Sew a Button onto Clothing - i think so

41. Hook Up a Basic Home Theater System - not a problem at all… check out my apartment

42. Type - 150 WPM.

43. Protect Personal Identity Information - think so…

44. Implement Basic Computer Security Best Practices - part of my job.

45. Detect a Lie - one of my hobbies

46. End a Date Politely Without Making Promises - can’t say I’ve ever had to do this….

47. Remove a Stain - depends…

48. Keep a Clean House - yeah, kinda…

49. Hold a Baby - i have 6 younger siblings…. enough said

50. Jump Start a Car - yup.

When it’s ninety degrees outside:

Go visit a friend who has a garden. Grab some beers and put them in a bucket filled with ice-cold spring water pumped from the well:

Then mow the lawn….

After the work is done, grab some more buckets, fill them with ice-cold spring water pumped from the well and take off your socks and shoes. Put your feet in the bucket:

Grab the cooled beer and enjoy….

Some new content on STUFF.C010DEPUNKK.COM:

New joke: Why Geeks and Nerds Are Worth It…

And…

I recently purchased a Canon IXUS 960IS. That means you’ll hopefully be regularly seeing some new pictures in the photography section. I’ll be posting “New Stuff” updates once in a while, stay on the lookout!!!

New picz:

A new Cars section - pics of any cool rides i see….

My home town - Some pics of the town where I live and the surrounding area.

A Walk In the Park - spent some time strolling around the park in my town.

Clouds - on the way home from work yesterday, there were some stunning cloud formations against a beautifully blue sky. Tried to capture that with these shots.