I would love to claim that I came up with this all on my own, but that just wouldn’t be the the case. I found this while stumbling here. Apparently it was originally on the journal of Kevin Pease who does a web comic called Absurd Notions which looks pretty interesting and is worth a read as well - though I couldn’t find the original posting of this project.

But here it is reprinted for your fun and enjoyment.

So enjoy it, damn it.

How To Create Your First Album

1. You’re going to need a name for your band. Click here - take the article title as your band’s name. If you just so happen to load a page about a band - you might want to cheat and hit reload.

2. Next you’ll need a name for your album. Again - click here. Use the last 4 words of the last quote on the page as your album title.

3. No good album can be complete without some great cover art. For the last time - click here. The third picture on the page, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.

4. Open the graphics program of your choice and put them all together and voila! your first album.

Be sure to look out for NHotR on tour this summer.

Ok. Now I know you all are going to ask - No, I am not a famous rock star. And no, I haven’t managed a famous rock star. And no, I’m not friends with any famous rock stars.

I have spent a great amount of time thinking about rock stardom though.

How To Become A Rock Star

1. Change your name. Think about it - Joe Schmoe or whatever your name is probably isn’t going to cut it. All of the big rock stars have rock star names.

• Axel Rose

• Jon Bon Jovi

• Eddie Van Halen

• Hootie

That’s just a few of the bigger ones - but you should get the idea.

2. Develop a chemical dependency problem. This will be important towards the end of your career. You’ll be able to use it to get that last bit of publicity that you’ll be clinging to at that point. And if you’re able to kick it at that point - Wow! So many possibilities - you can relapse or you can write really personal songs about the rough life you’ve led and what drugs you’ve had to overcome. Look at Amy Winehouse - she’s just starting out, but she’s really got it down. And well, of course Brit.

3. Buy at least one pair of super tight jeans. Leather if you can afford them. If not leather, a good hole in the knee always looks stylish if you’re holding a guitar.

4. Record as many episodes of “The Surreal Life” as you can. You might have a shot at being cast for this show.

5. Record as many episodes of “I love the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s” as you can. You will be asked to comment for this show.

6. Remember, your goal is to be playing huge stadiums looking something like this:

So start practicing even if you don’t have a guitar.

7. If you don’t have a guitar, it’s time to invest in Guitar Hero. A whole new generation of rock stars are practicing in their living rooms right now - and you don’t want to miss the bus. Plus, if you can be good at this game - you definitely have the chops to make it for real.

It’s really about dedication and practice. How much do you want it?

Often while I’m perusing the internet for interesting things to read or look at or write about or some combination of these things, I’ll also be listening to one of the many internet radio stations that I’ve set up. Hopefully by following this guide you’ll be able to set up your own station that will not only improve your productivity, but get you bobbing your head while your typing.

1. Open up your internet browser whether it’s Internet Explorer or FireFox (my favorite) or something else.

2. Head on over to Pandora Radio.

3. Register with Pandora (don’t worry, it’s free)

4. Click on Create New Station.

5. Input your favorite song or artist into the box. Pandora takes the songs and artists that you input and builds a personal station geared to your tastes. Not only do they play the things that you like, but it also searches for songs and artists that are similar to what you like. I hear new stuff everyday that I probably wouldn’t have found on my own.

6. As songs play you can give them a thumbs or a thumbs down, or you can simply skip them if you want. The station continually evolves as you give it more information to work with.

7. Put on your headphones and start working.

You can even listen to stations that have been created by other users or friends. The options are endless. And if you want to know what How2Blogger listens to while he’s writing - How2Blogger’s Pandora Station.