This is a post dedicated to the amazing Jeff Hardy. Most of the icons I made before his retirement, and I never got a chance to post them. I thought now it's about time I did so.
At the bottome of this entry, you'll also find some Rey Mysterio icons.



( Farewell To A Legend )

MUSIC FOR RELIEF is a grassroots effort comprised of musicians, music industry professionals and fans who believe that together we can create positive change. Established in 2005 to provide aid for those affected by the tsunami tragedy in South Asia, the idea for MUSIC FOR RELIEF originated amongst the members of the band Linkin Park who wanted to do something to help the victims. The idea was that if they made a donation, and then asked their musician peers and their fans to make a donation as well, a huge impact could be made in assisting relief efforts. With this in mind they started reaching out to others in the music community to get involved and became the founders of MUSIC FOR RELIEF. Our Mission is to respond to natural disasters and help victims recover and rebuild with an emphasis on housing, education programs and resources. MUSIC FOR RELIEF also recognizes the environmental consequences of global warming, which has demonstrated the capability to accelerate and strengthen certain types of natural disasters. Therefore the second goal of MUSIC FOR RELIEF is to prevent and decrease future natural disasters by reducing greenhouse gasses, seeking renewable forms of energy and educating the public about climate change.


The great news is, now you can do something to get involved. Music For Relief has a swagbucks now. You use it as your search engine, and part of the proceeds you earn just by searching the web go to victims of tragedies being helped by Music For Relief.
Just click the following banner to sign up. It's absolutely free, and you'll be earning bucks to cash in for awesome prizes from your favorite bands - and helping those in need at the same time.





Every search is a chance to win exclusive prizes from your favorite musicians and celebrities. A portion of proceeds from SearchMFR.com will benefit Music for Relief and their mission to provide aid to victims of natural disasters.

After you've signed up(by clicking the banner above), just click or paste the following link in your web browser and begin using it as your homepage/search engine.
http://searchmfr.swagbucks.com/


And if you're not interested in MFR, but you're intriguided by the idea of swagbucks, you can
Click the banner below to sign up for the main Swag Bucks, after which you will be able to join many other bands Swagbucks to earn cash to trade in for merchandise in the store (they even have an Incubus one, which you can access through the main page or the blog.

Hey guys, I just wanted to let you all know about this really cool site I've been using recentely. It's called SwagBucks.
swagbucks.com is an online portal dedicated to helping you earn Swag Bucks, digital dollars which can be redeemed for exclusive prizes. They have really cool prizes like signed posters from your favorite bands, instruments, iPhones, fanclub memberships, CD's, movies, etc. Redeem your swag points for exclusive prizes in the Swag Store. The more Swag Bucks you earn, the more prizes you can get.
You just register at the site and start using it like a search engine(it's powered by google and ask.com and you can use it to navigate and search the web, images, videos, etc. exactly like a regular search portal). When you search the web, you earn Swag Bucks that you can buy merchandise with. Pretty freaking sweet and easy.(not to mention completely free) There is no catch, no fees, no commitment, nothing. ;)

Linkin Park and Chester Bennington fans can sign up to use his exclusive Swag Bucks search engine by following this banner. You can earn signed posters from him, stickers, CD's, etc.(even Ve'cel merchandise) And you can download a toolbar to make the whole thing easier.



And if you're a wrestling fan like myself, you can sign up for WWE Swag Bucks right here. You can even cash in for a free Rey Mysterio mask! Or Hardy Shirt.




And if you don't like Linkin Park(or Chester Bennington), or WWE, there are 200 other search engines you can use to cash in for great prizes from bands like Staind, Sum 41, The Used, KoRn, Avenged Sevenfold, Ozzy Osborne, Pantera, Trapt, Down, Puddle of Mudd, Shinedown, Hinder, Maroon Five, Matchbox Twenty, and a hell of a lot more.

Just sign up by clicking the following banner and start looking through the bands you can search and earn with.

Last night at 11:59 p.m., I was sitting in a movie theater with my eyes glued to the screen, waiting for the previews to be over. I would be amongst the very first and very lucky people in the world who would see Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
Let me take this time to tell you that I go to a LOT of midnight premiers for movies that I love. I don't like to party, but I love to stay up late and be out late at night. My idea of a good late night out is sitting in a cinema eating jelly beans and popcorn, while watching a kick ass action film on a huge screen. I live for shit like this.
I met the funniest guys there, too. They were sitting right beside me and my sister, and they kept stealing our jelly beans and making fun of all the other people in the theater with us - but only the ones that deserved it, mind you. ;) and it was all in good fun.
At 11:59, the lights went down and the previews started rolling - and lasted for far too long. By the time the movie started playing, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation. Well, not literally..I was pretty comfortably relaxed in the theater seats, but you get the idea.
First scenes of the movie..EPIC. I was absolutely enchanted from beginning to end. The soundtrack for this one is, if possible, even more amazing than the first one. I'm a huge classical music fan, though. ;)
Revenge of the Fallen was a lot funnier than the first Trasformers; but also more scarey and sad at times. I won't give anything away, because I want you all to go see it for yourselves. And, there is no way in hell I could ever do it justice.
Anyway, for once I'm not going to give you a complete play by play report or write a review on the movie at all. There is far too much to talk about to even begin pondering a way to do that. Just go see it as soon as possible; I promise it won't disappoint. In fact, I'm considering going back very very soon. Maybe next weekend. ;)

And I leave you with..
That's why they call it an ass whoopin'.

Well, this is it. It's finally arrived, and my time bugging you to preorder has finally come to an end. 21st Century Breakdown was released on Friday, May 15th. I received my copy on that very day. (For those of you fools who didn't preorder and didn't get a chance to buy it on Friday, or STILL haven't bought it, HA. I tried to tell you to preorder, didn't I? Can't say I didn't give you fair warning.)

Anyway, I've been listening to the album quite a lot; it's quite incredible. I already have several favorite songs - not to mention that I know all the lyrics. :P (Thank you iTunes for allowing me to add lyrics to my iPod..Yeah, I did cheat a little. But doesn't everyone?)
I also got tickets to see Green Day in San Antonio, TX on August 9th..this is quite incredible considering I live in Hot Springs, AR. I think it is going to be at least about an eight to ten hour drive from here. Ahwell, I love road trips.

Now, you know I've been pushing it for months now..what is a few months more, yeah?
Use the widget below to listen, view lyrics, tour dates, news, pictures, etc., screw around for all I care. So long as you use it for something. ;)

I've been actively blogging about this very thing for weeks now, and it's finally almost here.
In less than 24 hours, Green Day's new album 21st Century Breakdown will hit the shelves! I preordered my copy(two copies, actually)months ago, and theres still a little time left for you to do so, too. Just follw this link. Or wait in line outside your favorite music store tomorrow to pick up your copy.
The band will also begin their first world tour in three years, in June. Most tickets have already went on sale for the North American and European dates. The rest will be released on May 16th(this Saturday). Click here to view the upcoming tour dates and get your tickets.

Who has already preordered the album? :D Check out the widget below for all the latest news, lyrics, tour info, and preorder link. The album is released on May 15th, so hurry and preorder today!

Guess who got their drivers license? ME! :D
I passed the test on monday, and went down to get my picture taken and all the paperwork filed on Friday. I now officially have a drivers license. Street legal, baby. And loving it. :)

Now I'll be searching for a job over the next few weeks. Finally! I can work. I've been itching for employment for almost two years now. But it's so hard to find someone who will hire minors sometimes. Being 16 with a DL helps a lot, though.

Speaking of working. I've been hard at work promoting Green Day. They released and new single, Know Your Enemy, which can be previewed in the widget I am posting below, and bought at iTunes. The video has also been released, but is so far unavailable for download.

And if you're in the promoting mood, why don't you do me and the band a favor and join Green Day's Official Street Team. It's absolutely free, and you'll be eligible to win a lot of cool prizes. Just follow the link and put dead_beat in the referred by box. :)

Guess who is officially a licensed driver now?
ME! Thats right, I've officially passed my road test. I'm now approved to drive across the entire US without a legal adult in the car with me. Driving alone? Finally! God, I'm super excited.

The lady that gave me the test was so awesome. 'The faster you go, the more I like it.' What a riot, man. Apperently some police officers actually do rock. :D
She told me I passed before I had even gotten back to the Troop Headquarters. 'Don't worry about the lines, just park it straight or they'll think I got a bunch of drunks up here.' I loved her.

Anyway. So my sister passed too. 2 more 16 year old drivers on the road. Watch out cause we could be coming to a city near you soon. :)

Speaking of driving. I love streets. And street teams.
So why don't you do me a favor and join one?! Green Day's Official Street Team Put dead_beat in the referred by box upon sign up.

Soda_pop9 made me more amazig scrolls! If any of you want scrolls(of your own icons or just ones that she's already created), I beg you to visit her journal. She'd be happy to work with you, and I can promise she does a great job.
Just look at the 11 new scrolls she made me.
10 Trashy Life
1 Flyleaf

If you take any of these, credit vain_regrets and soda_pop9.

   
   
  

There is this scroll/icon maker on LJ that all of you need to fall in love with.  soda_pop9  just made me thirteen scrolls using icons I edited. And she did a beautiful job. It's not something I could ever pull off so well myself, so I'm extremely happy to have worked with her. I hope all of you will ask her to work with you, as well, because she really does a woderful job. And she did it far faster than I could have imagined. ;)

If you take any of these, credit both vain_regrets and soda_pop9.

    
    
  

Here are 73 new Zui Suicide icons for all of you to use. Lookout for almost 190 new Trashy Life icons this weekend. ;) They'll be coming to a computer screen near you.





( Click here to enjoy )

I have FINALLY finished my large batch of Flyleaf icons for all of you!
There are 98 of them. Several of them I have posted here before. BUT. They have been edited because I wasn't happy with the way they looked when I last posted them. So, enjoy the finished product!
Only rules are:
Take as many as you want. Just don't claim that you made them. And credit would be GREATLY appreciated.

( Follow this link )