Eastbound Traffic

5 November 09

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There, There Katie - Jack’s Mannequin

This song was written by Andrew McMahon of Jack’s Mannequin for his sister, who was donating bone marrow to him while he was suffering from Leukaemia.

A documentary and EP, titled Dear Jack, outlining his experiences battling the disease, was released November 3rd. It is a surprisingly removed yet none the less harrowing account of what cancer can do to someone. I didn’t know that pneumonia caused so many deaths in cancer patients, nor did I know that a lot of them become addicted to the pain killers given to them during their treatments.

The one thing I liked the most about the movie was Andrew’s unwillingness to feel sorry for himself or have a pity party. You don’t see him cry once in the movie, and he puts on a strong front whilst battling something very serious. This is a quality I find particularly admirable, as there are a lot of people who think being able to pity themselves is a god given right, no matter what situation they are in.

You should definitely check out this story, it is sure to pull on your heart strings a little. The EP compliments the movie perfectly, and you can tell that the songs on it really are made with a lot of emotion and purpose. Andrew really does have talent, and knowing his story behind the songs really makes them that much more amazing.

Abby.

Posted: 6:04 PM

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oliviaface:

awe nikki and jeremy

this is my best friend and I, hah. we were pretending to be conjoined twins.

20 October 09

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oliviaface:

“I will follow you into the dark” -Cute Is What We Aim For

ummm, FAIL.

sorry, but I Will Follow You Into the Dark is by Death Cab For Cutie.

17 October 09

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Dear Olivia,

If you are going to post stuff that I have posted before, that is fine, but

DO NOT TAKE OFF THE CREDIT AND POST IT AS YOUR OWN.

There is a reason why there is a reblog button.

Use it, because a lot of that stuff I reblog from other people, and you’re taking credit away from THEM.

You know I love you, but this has just gotta stop bb girl.

:* I hope you come back to school soon.

11 October 09

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astronauts:

fuckyeahandrewmcmahon: coloroutsidethelines:aseriesofserendipities:destrokkk:blowmyfish:thisisnotmyheart: laserlife:citycomesalive:ashleyrawr:violentfrustration:kittylitter:emagic:

Dear Jack opens on the day Andrew McMahon is diagnosed with Leukemia and continues on through the life-changing and intensely personal events that follow. The film also includes flashes back to Andrew’s childhood, the making of the Jack’s Mannequin album and his collaboration with Tommy Lee, as well as rare live footage and the chronicling of his relationships with two very important people in his life, his sister and her best friend. Dear Jack is a raw look at the battle that is Leukemia and the hope that can be found in hard places.

Dear Jack: Released November 3rd.

I’M GOING TO CRY SO HARD.