Hanging out at Ixchel’s. (plus – a new video!)
// April 17th, 2012 // thoughts, videos
My classes were cancelled today because our teacher came down with a stomach virus. I decided to lao the library and spent the afternoon at Ixchel’s. First I recorded the latest song I’ve learned to play WAKE ME UP WHEN SEPTEMBER ENDS by Green Day. (It’s one of Tyler’s favourites.)
Then we just hung out.
We didn’t talk for ages, one of the things I really like about her, she knows when to be silent, nothing puts me off more than a girl getting chatty when you want to get romantic. On the other hand I sometimes find myself wondering what she’s thinking about, in all that silence. I guess I worry that maybe she’s thinking about Benicio. Well, whatever. It’s fine to have feelings for your ex, why not. Sometimes I think about Ollie and how I was about to fall for her when I found out what a liar she was. I don’t miss Ollie, only the way I she used to make me feel.
Predictably, after about an hour my phone started to buzz. Mum.
Ixchel said, “You should see your grumpy face. You look about nine years old.”
I said, “I’m nearly sixteen. And my Mum is telling me where to go and what to do.”
“Don’t expect that to change anytime soon. Montoyo’s mother was famous for being bossy.”
It was the first time I’d ever heard his mother mentioned. “How long ago did she die?”
“She’s not dead! Montoyo moved her to Merida, in the apartment he keeps there. Actually she insisted. She fell out with everyone in the city; she’s the bossiest person you can imagine.”
“So if my mum marries Montoyo, she’ll have a second mother-in-law in Merida.”
“The women of your family have something of a history of going for men from this city. Your grandmother with Aureliano, now your mother with Montoyo.”
“You can’t blame my mum for Montoyo. He’s pretty cool for an old guy.”
“Oh, now you like him.”
“Like? I dunno. Respect? Sort of.”
“Montoyo tries to rule from behind the scenes. Who knows what’s really going on?”
“Doesn’t that worry you? It scares the heck out of me. When I first came to the city, everyone told me that 2012 was under control, so long as I found the Ix Codex. But the longer I spend here, the more I suspect that it’s not true.”
“I don’t know how you became so trusting in the first place.”
“Just cos I’m not as fatalistic as you.”
Ixchel said nothing for a bit.
“So you think we’re all doomed, is that it? You think they’re going to fail, and there’s nothing we can or should do?”
“Maybe. Or maybe it’s fate. And what happens after 2012 is the price we all pay for. . .” And she stopped talking.
“You think that we’re just supposed to let the universe muck us about and not resist…?”
“The universe?! Josh, it’s not a conscious being.”
“You know what I mean. The US National Reconnaissance Office, trying to grab our technology. The Sect, trying to stop the Erinsi 2012 plan. The superwave, blasting its way through the galaxy. All of that is ‘the universe’.”
“We can’t do much about any of that,” Ixchel said. “Apart from follow the Erinsi’s instructions.”
I didn’t want to get into a row, so I didn’t continue. But I couldn’t disagree with Ixchel more. Maybe other people can’t do anything, but I know that I can. We wouldn’t even have the Ix Codex if it wasn’t for me. No one is invincible, but also there’s no way I have to sit back and wait for things to play out.
Anyway. Enjoy the song!
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Wow! You sure are great at the guitar for a 3 month learner
Well – it’s been more than that by now. The first video was after 3 months. Learning songs to impress a girlfriend is a pretty good incentive!
I paly the drums! I have been learning them for about a year now… If I wanted to impress a girl it would be hard because I don’t think she would like noisy drums!
Whoa this is sooo cool. Yeah, josh is pretty good at the guitar. I play the violin for about 6 years and i can sing. I’d like to know how to play bass guitar and drums.
This is really cool with the whole blog and everything. Sooooo… Josh how’s Ek Naab and stuff?????
The guitar is OK and all, but to impress the ladies you need to use your voice…
Hey Josh
I’ve just looked through all of your videos and noticed Ur getting really good at guitar
Better than me xD But then again I don’t know how to play guitar.
Anyways, Once again well done
True dat. but i’m a chick, and i don’t think i could use my voice to impress guys. Or can I????
Hello everybody, i’m back. Finally my exams are over and i can R.I.P its just another two weeks to summer holidays, thank god. Anyway how have you been Josh. Long time no see, your getting good at the music.
I and my band have had other three gigs in the past few weeks and rehearsals like crazy. first was at the stanford le hope primary school, to celebrate rock and roll day. the second was at my own secondary at ‘see the arts’ day and third was at the feast fair which is a big festival, there must of been over a hundred people. It was great considering the sound difficulties on stage.
YOUR IN A BAND!!!!! That must be really cool!
Josh we’ve all been waiting for you for a long time.
What happened to: “Josh still lives on the internet” ??????
Well guys, Ixchel just dumped me. I was trying it on her and she didnt seem to like the feeling. But guys it feels SOO good!
U should all try it.
Heh heh. Nice try, fake Josh. She likes the feeling, trust me on that.
its cool you think bands are great, but its a lot of hard work, practicing and writing our own music. And sometimes it puts a strain on our relationships as friends and band members.
But forget being serious its the holidays
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You’re absolutely right about that…
We had our holidays in the begining of august. We’re going back next week. :,(
Its interesting that you guys take interest in your band and work really hard. Hope you enjoyed your holiday
Josh your guitar playing is awesome
i play guitar to but i’m not that good! I think trying to impress a girlfriend with a guitar is pretty smart, if a guy did that for me I would be sooooo impressed!
whoa do you mean the whole book Invisible city happened before??? Its all true???!?!?!?
Well…dunno what book you’re talking about. But people sure seem to know a lot about me! As for Ek Naab being real… strictly, I should say that it isn’t. Cos it’s secret. So don’t tell, k?
So you had a girlfriend now. Not bad man. You’re really cute and smart.
*blush* thanks, you’re pretty cute yourself, JM.
hey josh,
ur nearly sixteen now and u and ixchel make such a cute couple u should totally try “it” on her see what she says???
Try “it” on…? Hey, I’m not the type to kiss-and-tell.
come on, plz tell, i wont say 2 anyone, plz mate
All I’m saying is…well, we didn’t just hold hands on that beach at the hotel Olas Paradiso, is all.