I decided to do an occasional segment. Something I'd do once in a blue moon. I call it CIEIR Open Question. I ask a question and leave the floor open for everyone reading it to answer. Whether they follow me or not, all are welcome to answer in their own way. Everyone's entitled to their opinion and I welcome clashes so long as they don't get violent. By that I mean you're welcome to debate and try to convince other parties that your own opinion on the subject matter is right and they to you. I myself will express my own opinion on the matter on this page.

Now the first question in case no one can read the full title is what follows. "Did we take technology for granted?"

What inspired me to ask this question was what follows. I was watching reruns of one of my favourite shows growing up called "Boy Meets World." There were a lot of amazing moments, such as knowing that George Feeny was played by the same guy that voiced K.I.T.T. on Knight Rider, the iconic "Hot Stuff Dance.", Feeny and Alan violently protecting Shawn from a cult leader and Topanga and Cory finally getting together. It was so popular it even created a continuation called "Girl Meets World." Which revolves around Cory and Topanga's daughter and her circle of friends. With Cory being the Feeny of that role. However in terms of the main show, none was so great an episode than "Quiz Show." The show revolves around Cory, Topanga and Shawn being invited to a High School Kids show. Initially the show was meant to cater to intelligent kids, so Topanga was a dead ringer for it, but when Cory and Shawn proved to be popular, the show got retooled and the questions got dumbed down to little more than pop culture questions so that Cory and Shawn could stay on TV. Naturally like most sitcoms in the 90s to 2000s, the fame goes to their head and they consider their knowledge to be more important than getting a proper education. To the point where during a history lesson, Cory and Shawn pay more attention to signing autographs than focusing on schoolwork.

Feeny whom has tolerated this bullshit, until now, finally snaps. The subject matter he was trying to teach them ironically was about the beginning of the wonders of technology and how it was used back then, in comparison to how the kids in that generation have it in abundance. With specific mention to Johannes Guttenberg, inventor of the Printing Press. As well how each generation treated said technology. The following dialogue occurs.

Cory Matthews: Mr. Feeny. The show's proving that we're absorbing the right type of knowledge right? I mean that's why we're the champions.

George Feeny: Hold on hold on. Wait a minute wait a minute. Champions of what Mr. Matthews? Of a generation, who's verbal and mathematical skills have sunk so low, when you have the highest level of technology at your fingertips. Gutenberg's generation thirsted for a new book every six months. Your generation has a new web page, every six seconds. And how do you use this technology? To beat King Koopa and save the princess. Shame on you. You deserve what you get. Sit down. Stay where you are. For the first time, I choose to walk out on you.

Now as a kid I never really understood what he meant and just thought he was just some grouch that hated video games. But as an adult re-watching the show, I got it. For starters he doesn't hate video games. Otherwise he wouldn't have even bothered to take the time to use that analogy. What he was getting at was the following:

During Guttenberg's time, the common person, had no access to text. In order to get your information, you'd either have to write it down yourself or be filthy rich enough to afford someone who made text pages. Guttenberg did what he did, because he wanted everyone to have the chance to read the very books only a select few could afford to read, whether it's fiction or educational. If not for him, that technology wouldn't exist or snowball into the very text you're reading from here on this page.

If you watch the scene again, you'll notice other names as well as the tech they were responsible for. Such as Alexander Graham Bell and the Telephone. Whether you believe that value or like many known inventors, believe he stole it from someone else, it doesn't matter. The point being that without the Telephone, we'd have no internet, nor the ups and downs that came with that too.

Without Marconi, there'd be no Radio and thus, no Celluar Phones, No Smartphones, No WiFi. The list goes on.

Point being I believe what Feeny was trying to say is, that we have technology in abundance thanks to these people, yet we scoff at them while ironically wasting our time with said tech doing dumb things, when we could have used it to better educate ourselves. Over the past 17 years, I've seen this world become overtly reliant on posting pointless things on social media. People looking at their phones almost 24/7 instead of looking around and enjoying the beauty of a now dying world. Caring more about the celebrities we follow rather than caring about what we should do with our lives and how we should shape our future. We have more of an abundance in tech, than even what they had back in the 90s to 2000s when that show as made and we've wasted our time and our lives being dependent on it for things we don't even need.

In a way, George Feeny predicted the future and how it would turn out. His main worry was that his students were wasting time and technology on only Video Games and Pop Culture References. If he were still teaching when Social Media became all the rage, he'd laugh because he was proven right. If we don't show appreciation for what came before, then we don't deserve this tech and I think we take it too much for granted.

What do you think? Much like myself, do you agree with Feeny or do you think he's blowing this way out of proportion?

It's been a while since I made a new song, mainly because there have been many things in my personal life that have been going on. I won't mention any details, but much of it over the past few months had put me on the brink of despair. However through the last moments, I've been given signs that have put me in what I truly believe is a great direction on life. Before I thought that life was merely just cruel, that only the strong and ruthless can survive. That people with good hearts must turn them into stone in order to live a long life and achieve what they want from it. While some of it is right, the past few days have shown there's more to it than that. That one must be strong, but not give up their heart that easily. That one must fight, dirty if they have to, but not go bad because of it. Most of all, the most important thing to do, is this: No matter what life throws at you, no matter how much drama you endure, how much disaster strikes, how many people you lose and how many people try to get in your way by any means necessary I want you to do one thing: NEVER GIVE UP!!!

I've come so far in my own life, that the fact that I am still alive is reason enough, but if that's not enough then here's this:

If you find yourself on the verge, that you just want to give up on your life in general. Think about this:

1. Everyone you love and that loves you will miss you when you go. You go a piece of them goes with you.
2. Everyone you hate and that hate you, will benefit from your demise. You go because of them, they take more from you. Even in death.
3. Those that boast their strength to harm others are the true weak ones.
4. You are a lot more stronger than you think you are.
5. You have many people on your side even if you think you're alone.
6. Love, Compassion, Kindness and Understanding may seem weak to those that don't understand or don't care, but it's your greatest strengths. Far beyond mere muscle and sheer will.
7. Not everyone is good at everything, but everyone is good at something. Do what you do best.
8. Never say "I can't." nor take anyone telling you "You can't." as the fucking gospel. If they don't have faith in you gifts, they are not worth your time.
9. Be kind, but don't be stupid. Some people will try to take advantage of that.
10. Those that come to harm you, want you to despair. Don't cry. Get Even.
11. Sometimes when life seems cruel and you've lost all hope, everything turns out in the end. While you feel it should be faster, patience is a virtue. If things or people try your patience, either avoid them or fight them until they stop.
12. Most importantly. You may not get the life you hoped for, but there will always be things in your life, you will treasure.

Which brings me to my new song:

I wanted to another harmonizing lyrical song, but until now I never thought of what to do it on. However after the past couple of days of being on the verge of my own despair, having close calls on how life would get worse and overall being in a rotten mood throughout most of it, only for me to be given by sheer miracle, signs of the first steps to my life turning around, I've gained my old resolve back. I have never felt this positive, this determined and at the same time mad in a good way in years.

I dedicate this moment in life to the following people:

@RipCatcha, while you've spoken much about how kind I was to you, I will say this. You helped me a lot more than I could ever help you and I thank you for it.

@shintsukimi205, your work and your words have been a great inspiration.

@AngelStarFuture311, you asked me to help one of your friends. I have no idea why, but you helped me remember what CIEIR was all about. You saved two lives that time.

@DoorMeme, you've looked into the abyss yourself and nearly fell in. While we tried our best to try to pull you away, you pulled yourself out all your own. As a result, you not only kept on living, but you helped me gain the strength I needed to pull myself out of my own abyss. Keep doing what you intend to do, don't let anyone say you can't, their word means shit compared to your own unless it's a word of encouragement.

You know you've made it in Newgrounds when you collaborate with someone, but you know you've really made it in the music business if people are remixing your works.

Just yesterday, @RipCatcha, whom I've collaborated with on other projects, created an epic remix of my most feared creation, Creeping March of War:

A song that was in my head for a while and when I finally unleashed it, I was scared out of my wits. This was the first time I created something that I was afraid of. So naturally I did it again in various forms.

Orchestral:

Chiptune:

As well as a lyrical version when I experimented with a TTS lyric plugin:

However this person, topped me off, by creating an epic remix which can be seen here:

I believe @RipCatcha has a talent for music making and I believe with some encouragement, he will go very far. I suggest to you my listeners if you haven't followed him already. Do it.

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After the recent events I have been reminded of what CIEIR has always been about. While I do make music and art, the main point of CIEIR has been first and foremost helping people. So I dedicate this news post to doing just that, by being an ear for anyone that wishes to talk about what's eating them. Now I'm not Superman. Lord knows I can't be here all the time, to answer them. However that doesn't mean you can't talk to me about it. If there are any problems you have. Any at all. You can put them in the comments below. If you do not wish to speak about them in public you can always private message me. I will do my best to answer each and every one of you and should I not be of any help I can at least say I tried.

In the words of Uhura, hailing frequencies are open.

I was gonna put this up when I reached Level 15, but I figured I wouldn't be that slightly closer to the max if I wasn't 1 point over a quarter of the way there.

To celebrate getting this far and to not forget recent events. I put up a new song:

It's time to keep going and fight this thing together.

Just recently I was asked to help talk a person out of commuting suicide. That person is @DoorMeme. Love is the only thing that can save this poor creature and we need to let this person know he is loved and not at the cost of his life. I implore you my listeners. No matter how much this person will try to drive you away. No matter how much he claims that everyone is lying to him and wants him dead. No matter how much he despairs or even insults you, you do not stop talking to him and try to let him know he is loved. Keep him talking for as long as you can.

I promote my music on other platforms such as reddit. Reddit has a sub that allows you to promote your work among other musicians. One person told me that one of the problems they had with my music was lack of lyrics. While I never really quite intended to put lyrics in my songs as I was mostly going for instrumental background music for people that needed it, it did give me an idea. As shown in the equipment credits I use Musescore to make midis and I use FL Studios to make them sound more real. For years I was searching for a VST that allowed me to make lyrical songs using a Text To Speech function. However both free and paid are very scarce and few. Until I found one called Alter Ego. Now I plan on making fresh and new Lyrical songs in the future, but I wanted to see how reliable this program was, so I took some of my old songs and tested it on them.

One you already know:

The other two, you've seen only for the first time:

As for the lyrics, I was what the writers would call writing by the seat of my pants. Making the lyrics as I went along so they'd better match the music it was singing with. Needless to say what I made was passable. The big issue is trying to balance the background music with the vocals so that both can be accountable but not overwhelming each other, but with practice I can get over that.

But I want you all to enjoy what I've done so far.

First of all a big shout out to @xskoo for gifting me a months worth of a supporter upgrade. Much appreciated. Be sure to check out his page.

Second of all, while I was updating my news regarding the vaccine I received a very funny and heartfelt comment from @rherdalaezian a few hours back. It wrote:

My mum suffered very badly, I hope you don't. Although, knowing you, you'd probably turn your experience into a song!

While I said it before I'll say it now with further elaboration. When the Pandemic first started I made many audios regarding it. So far three official songs I wrote based on it that I wrote more or less as war themed marching songs. I used War as the over all theme of the music because that's exactly what I believe this pandemic is. A war against a deadly foe that wants nothing more than to kill you.

I have only posted them on my bandcamp which you can see below:

Pandemic Endurance

Pandemic Battle

Pandemic War

I put a disclaimer there because I didn't want people to think at the time that I was trying to profit off this thing. Mainly give them something to boost their morale. However these songs became an inspiration to a major goal in my life. To get more people less scared of this fucking monster, because the fear and the stress of it, along with many of the other known diseases from Cancer to the Common Cold, are more likely to kill you worse than the disease itself. I do plan on making a victory song once this is officially over, but until then, these should help boost the morale of those wanting to continue to fight.

In my journey I've come to believe that this Pandemic is not just a medical war, a political war or even just simply a fight, but also a spiritual war. Now this is not meant to knock those that don't believe in spiritualism, but even you guys must admit you find a certain weight on you regarding this. When the announcements for self-isolation first began I initially thought them to be a good thing. However what changed my mind was that while they listed all the merits of self-isolation, I felt that there was one thing people overlooked. The consequences of self-isolation. Self-Isolation is a good thing, but when one cuts themselves off from the world, even with access to internet and chat sites, one tends to feel lonely without being physically there for their friends, family, lovers or even the occasional stranger that they met a time or two. Even people that hated each other's guts would miss each other when the chips were down. That kind of isolation may be physically healthy, but mentally, emotionally and spiritually is another story. So in an effort to raise awareness I created a 7 series audio drama based on the consequences of Self Isolation. The first of which can be seen right here:

A fictionalized account of a person going insane from self-isolation and paranoia. The Aesop being that the fear of the disease is worse than the disease itself.

While I've felt I've done my job in trying to do so, I felt I didn't do enough. I didn't think I was gonna know what it was like to be at risk. At least until I've taken the shot. Before I was just gonna ride this thing out like I did when the SARs outbreak happened. However after seeing so many people express their fears of what the shot or the disease would do to them, I wanted to show them that everything was gonna be alright. Hence why I was waiting until I was eligible to get it myself. I'm not gonna lie. On top of what I described regarding the bad effects I felt so far, it felt like for a moment, that I was dying. I've faced death many times, lost people I care about and watching it taunt me with what it could do to people, so many times that I've nicknamed myself "Death's Drinking Buddy." However during those effects I felt as though I was staring at the old reaper right in his eyeless sockets. It's a feeling I'll never forget and I hope to god there are those stronger than me that would never EVER experience that feeling.

As a result of this dosage and inspired by the comment, I decided to make a series of songs. The three I posted in my Vaccine Newspost you know:

They depict how I felt during each moment. From going to the pop-up, to experiencing the side effects to the much awaited relief and recovery I felt once they've subsided.

However mostly for kicks I created Synth and Chiptune Versions which can be seen here:

Effects of A Vaccine Bandcamp

As a result I feel as though I created the mother of all monsters. However unlike this song:

Which gave me great fear upon listening to it's completion. This particular monster is one I have immense pride and love for. Mainly because it's my way of not only coping with a fearsome changing world as a result of this thing, but also a means of giving all of you hope that it will one day be over.

I hope you enjoy listening to these as much as I enjoy making them. They along with you, have given me a new lease on life.

As for the recent songs, I would like to offer a special thanks to @rherdalaezian. Not only did you call it that I was gonna do this and while it was eventual that I would create them, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't inspired by what you said. I hope your mother got well and had a good recovery.

As for the rest of you, stay safe and stay tuned. Who knows what I'll come up with next.

While I often do care about my fans. I never really take the time to notice the count. I mostly go by a follow for follow system, which is often how I gained some, but other times I simply follow certain profiles that I find interesting. Due to my interactions and my work, I've gained some and due to some circumstances I've lost some. But I appreciate what I got so this news post is a brief break from my usual stuff including but not limited to my previous post regarding my vaccine experience and I'm taking the time to thank each and every one of you for sticking around, following my work, putting up with the best and the worst of me and being all around good people.

In no particular order I thank the following:

@AlienWeeb

@AngelStarFuture311

@anthoniohovel27

@azumiii

@bich0cereote

@Boss

@CacklingPumpkins

@CandySweetssJr

@Davidmen

@DeadDropMedia

@Diamondpro333

@dj-clubbin

@Elhabenero20

@Evernam993Nguyen

@EyepodNation

@Fenixshifter

@froggydafroggy

@Garnet-Frost

@Helmyir

@JackStormYT

@KENTEYL

@KieAtelier

@knah

@kronosxl

@kruno5gaming

@LD-W

@LiteralHat

@Luistoon

@malasiatica

@max109y

@mikehero

@NokayArt

@Notimportantrightnow

@OddJorge7

@PIZZADAWG

@pointlessfield

@pukijr

@rherdalaezian

@RipCatcha

@SevenOnAStick

@shintsukimi205

@Sven7yOfficial

@Teaseblossom

@Tricerotps

@UncleLad

@Underdragion

@Valoriousboimark3

@wobwobrob

@xskoo

@ZebraHumor

May you all find something to like about each other as you have found something to like about me and hopefully. Here's to 50 fans and the hope for 50 more.

CIEIRMusic has always been more than entertaining songs. I strive to help people out whenever I can and this is one of the few chances I get to do so on a global scale.

Today just this afternoon I have received my first dose of the Pfizer Vaccine. It was at a pop up clinic not too far from a local high-school in my town. Not gonna lie I was very nervous. Not just because I heard about possible side effects, but because I have a crippling fear of needles.

I am gonna give you an in depth insight to what happened.

First of all the shot appointment for both the first dose and anyone going for their second dose after they taken their shot somewhere else, is only open today and tomorrow between the hours of 9AM and 9PM. So if you're in the Toronto and Scarborough Area, look for the signs they'll tell you which building to go to.

Second, there was no serious line up. To get the shot where I'm from you need a driver's license or a piece of paper that has proof of address. Bank Statements and Credit Card bills being your best bet. You of course also need your health card. They give you a checklist along with an admission ticket. Once in there the nurse asks for personal information and you answer the questions. Nothing fancy. Just any allergies or other complications that would prevent you from getting the shot.

Third, after you get in, you're taken to one of the doctors in charge of administrating the shot. They ask for your health card and once confirmed, they ask you to choose an arm. I used my right arm. They injected me and put a sticker label on my shirt and sent me to a waiting area, where I must wait for 15 minutes, until a nurse comes to confirm my information. After that they tell me when the next dose is scheduled and send me on my way with this little piece of paper.

The short end of it is the side effects warning, the astrazeneca warning in case anyone took that, the covid precautions and when the next appointment is gonna be. So far other than an itchy arm from where I was injected, I have not felt any serious side effects yet. I can assure you though I am putting my health and life on the line and I do expect some things to happen to me even if they're minor. All I can say my listeners is wish me luck.

Update 10:40 PM. While it may just be coincidence, since I went to and from the place on foot, but one of the side effects listed is tiredness. After I ate and wrote this news message I felt sleepy and lay down for a while. I just woke up only 10 minutes ago. I also found myself severely dehydrated. I've been drinking more water than I usually do. My arm kinda hurts, but it's more sore than just painful.

Update 1:29 AM. I went for a walk, mostly to stay in shape, but also to keep my mind off my arm. A little insight of my life. I go to food banks, due to limited income and while they mean well and give me enough to survive. They often give me stuff I just can't eat for one reason or another. Namely produce that is just a day or so away from expiring. So I venture off into a near by park near some woods and toss it because there's deer there and they come out every night. This night was nothing new. Since my right arm is my dominant I carry the bag full of produce with it. It hurt a little just from holding it, as well as from the weight of my jacket. So when I went home, I felt around where I was injected. There is some swelling there and as a result it's made my arm very sensitive to even the slightest of touches. I should also note, that I have also developed a strange craving for more sugar based snacks. While I do like the occasional sweet tooth, I never ever had this excess before. At least while sober.

Update May 14 7:09 AM: Swelling went down. Arm still sore, but not as bad as it was. Sugar and water cravings still at an all time high. So far aside from a strange dream, there doesn't seem to be anything unusual or severe.

I also posted a song based on it:

Update May 14 7:28 PM: Just a few hours ago I felt a huge wave of nausea. It was like nothing I ever felt before. It made me feel like I wanted to hurl my guts out but couldn't and it is very painful. I went to the nearest Pharmacy to get some Gravol. I hope it works.

Update May 15 9:36 AM: After taking some gravol and resting it off, I decided to make a song that captivated the pain, dizziness and overall feeling of dread the nausea gave me.

Update May 15 1:00 PM: The nausea returned about 2 hours before I wrote this. The Gravol did give me some temporary relief, but it didn't last long. I took two this time and it didn't work. So using what I could while still delerious from the sensations, I had what most people would call a eureka moment. This is what I would call the nuclear threshold if all else fails. I went to the store and got as many ginger ale as I can get my hands on. Preferably the Canada Dry brand as it's one of the few that actually has Ginger in it. I went home, drank as much as I could and after a bit of gas trouble, it cleared the bulk of the nausea out and even gave me a burst of energy. So in this update I will list you from my trial and error, what I call the "Vaccine Recovery kit."

1. Sugar based products. This is mostly to satisfy the cravings.
2. Over the counter pain relief. If the pain in your arm or later in your joints becomes unbearable. This is the go to thing to get. Preferences being Aspirin and Ibuprofen. The latter of which for muscle pain.
3. Plenty of fluids. Water, Juice, Pop, Gatorade, you name it, keep yourself hydrated.
4. Gravol. It does seldom work, but it comes in handy.
5. Ginger Ale. For when Gravol doesn't work. Or any ginger based beverage would do.

Update May 16 2021 11:49 PM: So far the nausea hasn't returned. The pain in my arm is long gone, but I am very cautious. While I was able to recover from this, that specific symptom threw me off guard. It was like nothing I've felt before. As I mentioned to RipCatcha in the comment the sensation was similar to that iconic scene from Alien, only no chest bursting. I fear the day I take the second dose I may relive this or worse. On the plus side, I may be better prepared for it. I just hope the overall journey has given you warning, learning and above all else hope that you'll make it through this pandemic.

Update May 19 2021 4:03 AM:

It has been exactly one week since I first took the first dose. My sugar cravings aside I have not felt any of the effects I've mentioned in the past couple of days and seem to be officially recovered. In celebration of said recovery I present the last part of my vaccine song trilogy.