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Friday, July 06, 2007
Things I'm feeling right now...
- Hate all you want. Kelly Clarkson's new album is pretty good. Yes, several of the songs involve her bitterness and seething, but there are some gems, too (How I Feel, Don't Waste Your Time, and Maybe--the whole album is great, but these could be the major singles). I love you Clive, but give your girl a chance!
- These two videos.
- After drinking Coke Zero and Diet Mountain Dew, I am back to drinking regular Coke. And it is nice. I am worried that my teeth might fall out because Coke (...and really most sodas) is full of sugar, but I'm using flouride, and I'm flossing, so hopefully I'm good.
- Going home. I haven't been home in a miiiinute, so I am very much looking forward to getting out of town, seeing my people, and chilling out. Even though I'll have to do some work while I'm there, it'll be pretty nice to be home and doing it.
- Oh, and another album that's pretty good. I won't say it's nearly even as good as KC's, but Kelly Rowland's new one is pretty good. Mathew Knowles, again, gives her the second place treatment and doesn't bring in the big doggs (Swizz Beats, the Neptunes, Rich Harrison, etc) to give Rowland a slickly produced sound, but there are several songs on this album that are nice: "Still In Love With My Ex," "Every Thought Is You," and "Better Without You." "Come Back" sounds like a poor man's "My Love"--it's a pretty blatant copy. And the lyrics are dumb. And that's not to say that Beyonce is know for her lyrical prowess (I'm pretty sure she reveled in the glow of "Bootylicious"), but this song is not very good. However, it is the first half of the album that is kind of lame, and it picks up in the second half. That is, until she hits you with, "This Is Love." This. Is. Crap. I just read a review today that compared Kelly's album to Destiny's Child from a few years back. I'd say I have to agree--meaning, that this would've been hot three or four years ago because it sounds like a throwaway DC album. Ugh. We'll see how this goes the second time around.
- I got a refund for a Half.com purchase that never arrived. That's exciting. eBay has a good customer protection plan, so if you get jacked you're covered. Thank god.
- I think I may have a funny story to post later. If I can get some real work done today, then I'll take some time and write it. It could be worth the wait.
Peace. ¶ 11:47 AM 0 comments
- These two videos.
- After drinking Coke Zero and Diet Mountain Dew, I am back to drinking regular Coke. And it is nice. I am worried that my teeth might fall out because Coke (...and really most sodas) is full of sugar, but I'm using flouride, and I'm flossing, so hopefully I'm good.
- Going home. I haven't been home in a miiiinute, so I am very much looking forward to getting out of town, seeing my people, and chilling out. Even though I'll have to do some work while I'm there, it'll be pretty nice to be home and doing it.
- Oh, and another album that's pretty good. I won't say it's nearly even as good as KC's, but Kelly Rowland's new one is pretty good. Mathew Knowles, again, gives her the second place treatment and doesn't bring in the big doggs (Swizz Beats, the Neptunes, Rich Harrison, etc) to give Rowland a slickly produced sound, but there are several songs on this album that are nice: "Still In Love With My Ex," "Every Thought Is You," and "Better Without You." "Come Back" sounds like a poor man's "My Love"--it's a pretty blatant copy. And the lyrics are dumb. And that's not to say that Beyonce is know for her lyrical prowess (I'm pretty sure she reveled in the glow of "Bootylicious"), but this song is not very good. However, it is the first half of the album that is kind of lame, and it picks up in the second half. That is, until she hits you with, "This Is Love." This. Is. Crap. I just read a review today that compared Kelly's album to Destiny's Child from a few years back. I'd say I have to agree--meaning, that this would've been hot three or four years ago because it sounds like a throwaway DC album. Ugh. We'll see how this goes the second time around.
- I got a refund for a Half.com purchase that never arrived. That's exciting. eBay has a good customer protection plan, so if you get jacked you're covered. Thank god.
- I think I may have a funny story to post later. If I can get some real work done today, then I'll take some time and write it. It could be worth the wait.
Peace. ¶ 11:47 AM 0 comments
Monday, June 11, 2007
Five most recently played songs.
- Arctic Monkeys, "Fake Tales of San Francisco"
- Kelly Price, "As We Lay"
- Dave Matthews Band, "Where Are You Going"
- Bjork, "Aeroplane"
- John Mayer, "Bigger Than My Body"
Source: http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2007/06/spot_inspection.html ¶ 6:27 PM 0 comments
- Kelly Price, "As We Lay"
- Dave Matthews Band, "Where Are You Going"
- Bjork, "Aeroplane"
- John Mayer, "Bigger Than My Body"
Source: http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2007/06/spot_inspection.html ¶ 6:27 PM 0 comments
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
- I recently purchased Archer Farm's jalapeno savory pretzels. I was convinced that they would simply be tasty, rather than insanely hot and they also leave you with a disgusting taste in your mouth that lasts over night. Barf. I hope the buffalo wing-flavored bag I also bought leave a better taste in my mouth. I imagine they won't.
- I didn't comment on last week's American Idol for several reasons. First, I can't remember if I watched it live or if I had to download it to watch it. For some reason, there was a delay and I wasn't motivated to catch up after watching Wednesday's results show. Second, Melinda was voted off. Yes, I have said she wouldn't win because grannys aren't American Idols. However, the fact that Blake is in the final two over Melinda kind of makes me ill. If he beatboxes over anything on tonight's finals show, I...probably will just complain about it. Here's to a Jordin Sparks win.
- Apparently John Mayer and Jessica Simpson have broken up. Why is this news that people care about? With MSNBC, CBS, and FoxNews all featuring stories on this non-event, it seems that someone out there cares. I think our attention is better served in caring about and attempting to explain this.
- Bleh. I don't have much else to say. The job has me working 36 hours this week when I asked for 15-25. Not sure what that's about. Combine that with the summer class, and this week is kind of insane. I'm ready for it to be over. Geez.
- I didn't comment on last week's American Idol for several reasons. First, I can't remember if I watched it live or if I had to download it to watch it. For some reason, there was a delay and I wasn't motivated to catch up after watching Wednesday's results show. Second, Melinda was voted off. Yes, I have said she wouldn't win because grannys aren't American Idols. However, the fact that Blake is in the final two over Melinda kind of makes me ill. If he beatboxes over anything on tonight's finals show, I...probably will just complain about it. Here's to a Jordin Sparks win.
- Apparently John Mayer and Jessica Simpson have broken up. Why is this news that people care about? With MSNBC, CBS, and FoxNews all featuring stories on this non-event, it seems that someone out there cares. I think our attention is better served in caring about and attempting to explain this.
- Bleh. I don't have much else to say. The job has me working 36 hours this week when I asked for 15-25. Not sure what that's about. Combine that with the summer class, and this week is kind of insane. I'm ready for it to be over. Geez.
Labels: Lists, music, random, School, summer job, TV
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Monday, May 14, 2007
Sountrack of my life, aka procrastion
Put your iTunes or iPod or whatever on shuffle, then hit next whenever you get to a new question. Don't screw up the order or anything then it's not as cool.
1.What does next year have in store for me?
Salt N Pepa - R U Ready?
- The title works. The song, not so much.
2.What does my love life look like?
Beyonce - Green Light
- The first line is, "Give it to Mama." Hmm.
3.What do I say when life gets tough?
Beyonce - Be With You
- This does not fit, at all.
4.What do I think of when I get up in the morning?
Beverley Knight - Shape of You
- This thing is kind of dumb.
5.What song will I dance to at my wedding?
Ray Charles - (Night Time) Is The Right Time
- Now this, this could actually happen.
6.What do I want as a career?
The Killers - When You Were Young
- Does this mean I will make toys or something? Or that my career will be something I wanted a while ago? See number four.
7.My favorite saying?
Foo Fighters - Best of You
- This kind of works.
8.Favorite place?
Kylie Minogue - Spinning Around
- This does not. This also makes me kind of ashamed.
9.What do I think of my parents?
Tegan and Sara - I Know I Know I Know
- I don't know this song, even though it's on my iPod.
10.Where would I go on a first date?
Mariah Carey feat. Jay-Z & Young Jeezy - Shake It Off (Remix)
- Don't even know.
11.Drug of choice?
The Buffseeds - Sparkle Me
- I don't get this one, neither the title nor the song.
12.Describe myself.
The Killers - Who Let You Go
- See number 9.
13.What is the thing I like doing most?
Jay-Z - Big Pimpin (no lie!)
- Between this and Ray Charles, these are the two that are either most accurate or most hilarious.
14.The song that best describes the president?
Coldplay - White Shadows
- Uh. Ok.
15.What is my state of mind like at the moment?
Basement Jaxx - Jus 1 Kiss
- Not sure.
16.How will I die?
Jay-Z - Public Service Announcement
- "Allow me to reintroduce myself."
17.The song that will be played at my funeral?
Prince - Adore
- "I reeeeally adooorrrrrrre you!"
18. The feeling I get when I am stressed?
Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone
- I will be honest when saying this song has been cued when some rocking out is necessary. Don't tell anyone.
19. What do I think of when driving to school?
Destiny's Child - Soldier
- Oook.
20. The song to ultimately describe my life?
The Fray - Dead Wrong
- I think my music selection sucks.
¶ 12:19 AM 0 comments
1.What does next year have in store for me?
Salt N Pepa - R U Ready?
- The title works. The song, not so much.
2.What does my love life look like?
Beyonce - Green Light
- The first line is, "Give it to Mama." Hmm.
3.What do I say when life gets tough?
Beyonce - Be With You
- This does not fit, at all.
4.What do I think of when I get up in the morning?
Beverley Knight - Shape of You
- This thing is kind of dumb.
5.What song will I dance to at my wedding?
Ray Charles - (Night Time) Is The Right Time
- Now this, this could actually happen.
6.What do I want as a career?
The Killers - When You Were Young
- Does this mean I will make toys or something? Or that my career will be something I wanted a while ago? See number four.
7.My favorite saying?
Foo Fighters - Best of You
- This kind of works.
8.Favorite place?
Kylie Minogue - Spinning Around
- This does not. This also makes me kind of ashamed.
9.What do I think of my parents?
Tegan and Sara - I Know I Know I Know
- I don't know this song, even though it's on my iPod.
10.Where would I go on a first date?
Mariah Carey feat. Jay-Z & Young Jeezy - Shake It Off (Remix)
- Don't even know.
11.Drug of choice?
The Buffseeds - Sparkle Me
- I don't get this one, neither the title nor the song.
12.Describe myself.
The Killers - Who Let You Go
- See number 9.
13.What is the thing I like doing most?
Jay-Z - Big Pimpin (no lie!)
- Between this and Ray Charles, these are the two that are either most accurate or most hilarious.
14.The song that best describes the president?
Coldplay - White Shadows
- Uh. Ok.
15.What is my state of mind like at the moment?
Basement Jaxx - Jus 1 Kiss
- Not sure.
16.How will I die?
Jay-Z - Public Service Announcement
- "Allow me to reintroduce myself."
17.The song that will be played at my funeral?
Prince - Adore
- "I reeeeally adooorrrrrrre you!"
18. The feeling I get when I am stressed?
Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone
- I will be honest when saying this song has been cued when some rocking out is necessary. Don't tell anyone.
19. What do I think of when driving to school?
Destiny's Child - Soldier
- Oook.
20. The song to ultimately describe my life?
The Fray - Dead Wrong
- I think my music selection sucks.
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Thursday, May 03, 2007
Just breathe...
- Finished my first year of grad school. It doesn't seem over yet. I start a summer school class on Monday. I think that may have something to do with it.
- My apartment is a serious mess. And I am too tired to clean it. But I must clean because I think all the movement of the dust has reactivated my allergies. I need the dust gone!
- I. do. not. want. to. go. to. school on Monday. Let me get a break! I don't think I'm going to do anything school related between now and then.
- I went to the gym today, but I don't know if I can justify ordering a pizza two days in one week. Even though I want one real bad.
- I'm trying to quit caffeine cold turkey. I've had some kind of soda each day since "I gave it up." I like to think I'm giving myself a kind of nicotine patch kind of thing, weening myself slowly off of it. But dang, I am kind of wiped out right now and I got lots o cleaning to do. No coffee!
- Don't know if I've said this, but I really like Ne-yo's new album. I hate the name "Ne-yo", but man can sing.
- Ugh, the pile of papers is calling me. Peace.
Edit:
- I may have taken to watching American Idol again. I am glad Chris and ol Baldy (I know he's not bald here, but he looks kind of funny) are gone now. Is it wrong to think he looks both like Boy George and "Powder"? And Chris. Like a broke Justin Timberlake. And he knows it. Oh well, we knew these two weren't going to win. How about Melinda? She can sing, but she also reminds me of someone's mom. Oooh, and I also think most of these folks could be the American Idol if they all got a bit of orthdontic work. Jordin. She's good, but dang, why "Livin On a Prayer"? Whhy!? I think that one should be left to kareoke and strip clubs (...or something not her). Am I the only one who thinks she also kind of looks like America Ferrera?
Who knows who is going to win. I don't think it will be Blake. He also reminds me of a broke JT, not in looks but in his wannabe dance moves, but with maybe some of that dude from "So You Think You Can Dance." Not that I ever watched that show. The beatboxing was pretty cool, but also kind of weird. Do you think Ruben or Carrie Underwood would stoop to such gimmicks? We'll see what happens next week.
- My apartment is a serious mess. And I am too tired to clean it. But I must clean because I think all the movement of the dust has reactivated my allergies. I need the dust gone!
- I. do. not. want. to. go. to. school on Monday. Let me get a break! I don't think I'm going to do anything school related between now and then.
- I went to the gym today, but I don't know if I can justify ordering a pizza two days in one week. Even though I want one real bad.
- I'm trying to quit caffeine cold turkey. I've had some kind of soda each day since "I gave it up." I like to think I'm giving myself a kind of nicotine patch kind of thing, weening myself slowly off of it. But dang, I am kind of wiped out right now and I got lots o cleaning to do. No coffee!
- Don't know if I've said this, but I really like Ne-yo's new album. I hate the name "Ne-yo", but man can sing.
- Ugh, the pile of papers is calling me. Peace.
Edit:
- I may have taken to watching American Idol again. I am glad Chris and ol Baldy (I know he's not bald here, but he looks kind of funny) are gone now. Is it wrong to think he looks both like Boy George and "Powder"? And Chris. Like a broke Justin Timberlake. And he knows it. Oh well, we knew these two weren't going to win. How about Melinda? She can sing, but she also reminds me of someone's mom. Oooh, and I also think most of these folks could be the American Idol if they all got a bit of orthdontic work. Jordin. She's good, but dang, why "Livin On a Prayer"? Whhy!? I think that one should be left to kareoke and strip clubs (...or something not her). Am I the only one who thinks she also kind of looks like America Ferrera?
Who knows who is going to win. I don't think it will be Blake. He also reminds me of a broke JT, not in looks but in his wannabe dance moves, but with maybe some of that dude from "So You Think You Can Dance." Not that I ever watched that show. The beatboxing was pretty cool, but also kind of weird. Do you think Ruben or Carrie Underwood would stoop to such gimmicks? We'll see what happens next week.
Labels: Lists, music, random, School
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Saturday, April 07, 2007
- Is it wrong that I was turned off by a craiglist ad for an apartment because the grammar and spelling was bad? For some reason, I can't give my money to someone who spells neighborhood with a "u".
- I spent $16 on Chinese food last night, for one person. I have a ton left over, but it's not very good. In fact, I woke up with the taste from last night still lingering in my mouth. Gross.
- Regardless of what critics are saying, Timbaland's new album is hot.
- I don't know how I feel about being friends with professors on Facebook. Is that kind of weird, even if I'm not an undergrad? I feel like all of a sudden they're going to find out I drink or that I like Purple Rain and stop liking me. I'm not sure why I would care, because Prince is the bomb.
- I can't figure out my stats homework, so I'm going to go print off some articles, get some Starbucks, and buy season 2 of Entourage. I just bought season 1 like Wednesday--it's eight episodes (wtf). It's a kind of fun show.
- Bleh, I don't feel like doing anything. And it's so cold here, inside and out. I really should get moving. Peace out.
- Oh, check out the new labeling feature. I think I'm becoming anal about it, as I have categories for nearly everything. All to make it easier for you, my three readers!
- I spent $16 on Chinese food last night, for one person. I have a ton left over, but it's not very good. In fact, I woke up with the taste from last night still lingering in my mouth. Gross.
- Regardless of what critics are saying, Timbaland's new album is hot.
- I don't know how I feel about being friends with professors on Facebook. Is that kind of weird, even if I'm not an undergrad? I feel like all of a sudden they're going to find out I drink or that I like Purple Rain and stop liking me. I'm not sure why I would care, because Prince is the bomb.
- I can't figure out my stats homework, so I'm going to go print off some articles, get some Starbucks, and buy season 2 of Entourage. I just bought season 1 like Wednesday--it's eight episodes (wtf). It's a kind of fun show.
- Bleh, I don't feel like doing anything. And it's so cold here, inside and out. I really should get moving. Peace out.
- Oh, check out the new labeling feature. I think I'm becoming anal about it, as I have categories for nearly everything. All to make it easier for you, my three readers!
Labels: Facebook, Lists, music, random, School, TV
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Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Rando.
I just realized I hadn't updated in March. My bad. I haven't been good about keeping up with a lot of what's going on outside of school--it's been a long month!
Anyway, random list:
- Saw Justin Timberlake in concert. He's pretty awesome. The sound was a bit off, so his falsetto made my ears bleed a little. But the show was the bomb.
- Timbaland's new album is the album of the year, thus far. I haven't stopped playing it. Get it when it comes out (next week maybe?).
- Wasn't the whole is-Meredith-dead-or-not thing kind of stupid?
- I might actually have all my laundry done by the end of the week. Some of that stuff has been there since, well, a long ass time.
- Everyone's on Robin Thicke's face right now. Yeah, he's pretty good, but also kind of boring. Check out Jamie Lidell for some white-boy, not-JT soul music.
- I don't know if folks read Vibe or not, but I've been a subscriber for a while. I have hated the magazine since Danyel Smith took over as editor. The layouts suck, the articles suck, the editorials suck. It's not fun to read or look at anymore. Bring back Mimi Valdes!
- I really should be reading right now, so I'm going to do that. I have to write test questions for class tomorrow. Kind of lame, but it would be less lame if I hadn't waited until the night before and really don't feel like doing it.
Peace out. ¶ 5:52 PM 0 comments
Anyway, random list:
- Saw Justin Timberlake in concert. He's pretty awesome. The sound was a bit off, so his falsetto made my ears bleed a little. But the show was the bomb.
- Timbaland's new album is the album of the year, thus far. I haven't stopped playing it. Get it when it comes out (next week maybe?).
- Wasn't the whole is-Meredith-dead-or-not thing kind of stupid?
- I might actually have all my laundry done by the end of the week. Some of that stuff has been there since, well, a long ass time.
- Everyone's on Robin Thicke's face right now. Yeah, he's pretty good, but also kind of boring. Check out Jamie Lidell for some white-boy, not-JT soul music.
- I don't know if folks read Vibe or not, but I've been a subscriber for a while. I have hated the magazine since Danyel Smith took over as editor. The layouts suck, the articles suck, the editorials suck. It's not fun to read or look at anymore. Bring back Mimi Valdes!
- I really should be reading right now, so I'm going to do that. I have to write test questions for class tomorrow. Kind of lame, but it would be less lame if I hadn't waited until the night before and really don't feel like doing it.
Peace out. ¶ 5:52 PM 0 comments
Friday, February 23, 2007
Update.
- Meredith didn't die. I told you.
- I have eaten almost two boxes of popsicles this week. Only a problem because it's sugar water and not really nutricious. At all.
- I think I may want to get a dog. But I would prefer one that could take itself out when it has to poop.
- I am now freezing because of said popsicle eating.
- I have eaten almost two boxes of popsicles this week. Only a problem because it's sugar water and not really nutricious. At all.
- I think I may want to get a dog. But I would prefer one that could take itself out when it has to poop.
- I am now freezing because of said popsicle eating.
Labels: Grey's Anatomy, Lists, TV
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Monday, January 01, 2007
Best of Oh Six
I started doing the whole list thing earlier today, and then I kind of forgot about it. The music lists are complete. The other...not so much! Check out what I have. Since it's now officially 2007, I don't think finishing this makes much sense. Yeah for a new year!
My Favorite Albums of 2006:
- Arctic Monkeys “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not”
- Beyonce “B-Day”
- Danity Kane “Danity Kane”
- The Fray “How To Save A Life”
- Jamie Lidell “Multiply”
- John Mayer “Continuum”
- Junior Boys “So This Is Goodbye”
- Justin Timberlake “Future Sex/Love Sound”
- Marie Antoinette soundtrack
My Favorite Tracks of 2006:
- Justin Timberlake feat. T.I. “My Love”
- Ciara “Promise”
- Diddy feat. Keyshia Cole “Last Night”
- Monica feat. Swizz Beats “Raw”
- Beyonce “Get Me Bodied”
- Amerie “Lose Control”
- Yung Joc “It’s Goin Down”
- Cassie “Me & U”
- T.I. “Why You Wanna”
- Janet feat. Khia “So Excited”
- Clipse “Mr. Me Too”
- Junior Boys “In The Morning”
- Dixie Chicks “Easy Silence”
- The Fray “All At Once”
- Corrine Bailey Rae “Like A Star”
My Favorite Things of 2006:
- Rockstar Juiced
- Coke C2
- Thomas Rochon “Culture Moves”
- Tower’s going out of business sale
- Grey’s Anatomy
- Ugly Betty
As it turns out, I like many rock albums and many hip-hop/r&b singles. Never really rock singles or hip-hop albums. If you were to buy one album from 2006, let it be Justin Timberlake's. I think I wrote earlier this fall about it. It really is that good. Ok, and if not his, John Mayer's. Actually, I recommend Mayer's first album, "Room For Squares". And honestly, that one got much more play this year. But because I was trying to be all 2006 about it, I didn't feel like something released years ago counted.
Here's to making this year better than last. And not spending New Year's watching freaky movies ("The Talented Mr. Ripley" is weird...I don't know how I feel about it). I also hope to have more time for fully developed stories of funny shit that happens. But, even short little bursts of bulletedness are nice (and they are also efficient for everyone!). Ok, I'm going to go sit around some more. Shout-out to all the new folks checking this out--yeah Brazil and Iran!
My Favorite Albums of 2006:
- Arctic Monkeys “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not”
- Beyonce “B-Day”
- Danity Kane “Danity Kane”
- The Fray “How To Save A Life”
- Jamie Lidell “Multiply”
- John Mayer “Continuum”
- Junior Boys “So This Is Goodbye”
- Justin Timberlake “Future Sex/Love Sound”
- Marie Antoinette soundtrack
My Favorite Tracks of 2006:
- Justin Timberlake feat. T.I. “My Love”
- Ciara “Promise”
- Diddy feat. Keyshia Cole “Last Night”
- Monica feat. Swizz Beats “Raw”
- Beyonce “Get Me Bodied”
- Amerie “Lose Control”
- Yung Joc “It’s Goin Down”
- Cassie “Me & U”
- T.I. “Why You Wanna”
- Janet feat. Khia “So Excited”
- Clipse “Mr. Me Too”
- Junior Boys “In The Morning”
- Dixie Chicks “Easy Silence”
- The Fray “All At Once”
- Corrine Bailey Rae “Like A Star”
My Favorite Things of 2006:
- Rockstar Juiced
- Coke C2
- Thomas Rochon “Culture Moves”
- Tower’s going out of business sale
- Grey’s Anatomy
- Ugly Betty
As it turns out, I like many rock albums and many hip-hop/r&b singles. Never really rock singles or hip-hop albums. If you were to buy one album from 2006, let it be Justin Timberlake's. I think I wrote earlier this fall about it. It really is that good. Ok, and if not his, John Mayer's. Actually, I recommend Mayer's first album, "Room For Squares". And honestly, that one got much more play this year. But because I was trying to be all 2006 about it, I didn't feel like something released years ago counted.
Here's to making this year better than last. And not spending New Year's watching freaky movies ("The Talented Mr. Ripley" is weird...I don't know how I feel about it). I also hope to have more time for fully developed stories of funny shit that happens. But, even short little bursts of bulletedness are nice (and they are also efficient for everyone!). Ok, I'm going to go sit around some more. Shout-out to all the new folks checking this out--yeah Brazil and Iran!
Labels: Lists, music, random, TV
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Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Brick by brick - random
- Ciara's "Evolution" looks to be the album Janet meant to make when she did "20Y.O.". It comes out next Tuesday.
- Time for a clean slate. Not hating, just doing what needs to be done.
- "Casino Royale" is also bangin.
- I grilled a steak tonight on the George. It tasted alright. I definitely like regular, old grills, but this was pretty good. I think I need a better cut of meat next time. This is why I cook chicken, fa sho.
- Tower's going out of business. And they're still taking my damn money! I will not go back, I swear! But on the real, who wouldn't want Eve's first album for like $5? Yeah, me either. I put it back.
- Time for a clean slate. Not hating, just doing what needs to be done.
- "Casino Royale" is also bangin.
- I grilled a steak tonight on the George. It tasted alright. I definitely like regular, old grills, but this was pretty good. I think I need a better cut of meat next time. This is why I cook chicken, fa sho.
- Tower's going out of business. And they're still taking my damn money! I will not go back, I swear! But on the real, who wouldn't want Eve's first album for like $5? Yeah, me either. I put it back.
- I wore white socks with my dressy shoes today. I felt like Michael Jackson. Don't do this, it'll make you super self-conscious, or it'll make you wish you had kept the sneakers on.
I'm out. I got clothes to iron.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Things I'm Diggin
As a means of procrastination, I present you a list of things I am currently into:
- Orange/tangerine juice. This juice is the stuff!
- Cotton sheets. Because the 90% polyester ones just are not comfortable.
- Corinne Bailey Rae's whole album. She's got a kind of weird voice, but her songs are really good.
- Not writing my papers. Who likes to do work?
- Top Chef. I really like watching people make food. And talk shit. Damn reality television.
- Peter Guralnick's "Sweet Soul Music". I am reading this for my papers, but I've found I enjoy it more when I don't think of it that way. It's good.
- The "Marie Antoinette" soundtrack. Really good mix of classical, 80s new wave and some more recent stuff.
- Moloko's "The Time Is Now." This song is just kind of hot. Not really sure why.
This list ended up being really lame. I think it speaks to my own lameness. I need to go write. Ugh.
- Orange/tangerine juice. This juice is the stuff!
- Cotton sheets. Because the 90% polyester ones just are not comfortable.
- Corinne Bailey Rae's whole album. She's got a kind of weird voice, but her songs are really good.
- Not writing my papers. Who likes to do work?
- Top Chef. I really like watching people make food. And talk shit. Damn reality television.
- Peter Guralnick's "Sweet Soul Music". I am reading this for my papers, but I've found I enjoy it more when I don't think of it that way. It's good.
- The "Marie Antoinette" soundtrack. Really good mix of classical, 80s new wave and some more recent stuff.
- Moloko's "The Time Is Now." This song is just kind of hot. Not really sure why.
This list ended up being really lame. I think it speaks to my own lameness. I need to go write. Ugh.
Labels: Lists, music, random, TV
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Thursday, September 14, 2006
They call me Zach Braff
This man gets all kinds of attention because he made a mix CD a hit soundtrack (see "Garden State"). I had to make a CD because I needed two songs on there for a class, so I took it upon myself to one-up Mr. Braff. Here is "Randomix 1":
1. Public Enemy - Fight The Power
2. Rocky Volotato - White Daisy Passing
3. Filter - Take A Picture
4. Justin Timberlake feat. T.I. - My Love
5. S.O.U.L.S.Y.S.T.E.M. - It's Gonna Be a Lovely Day
6. Aaliyah - Rock The Boat
7. John Mayer - Vultures
8. Mew - Special
9. World Party - What Does It Mean Now?
10. Babyshambles - The Man Who Came To Stay
11. Sound Team - Your Eyes Are Liars
12. Lenny Kravitz - Where Are We Runnin
13. Gisli - Straight To Hell
14. John Mellencamp - Hurts So Good
15. Coldplay - Low
16. Junior Boys - In The Morning
17. Beyonce - Green Light
Now, if that doesn't get the party jumpin, then you must not have a funky bone. Really, it's a bunch of songs I've listened to lately and/or wanted to listen to. Yeah!
* Edit - Turns out, this damn CD didn't even have the two songs on it that I needed! So I had to waste another CD to get them on there. Oh well. ¶ 11:40 PM 0 comments
1. Public Enemy - Fight The Power
2. Rocky Volotato - White Daisy Passing
3. Filter - Take A Picture
4. Justin Timberlake feat. T.I. - My Love
5. S.O.U.L.S.Y.S.T.E.M. - It's Gonna Be a Lovely Day
6. Aaliyah - Rock The Boat
7. John Mayer - Vultures
8. Mew - Special
9. World Party - What Does It Mean Now?
10. Babyshambles - The Man Who Came To Stay
11. Sound Team - Your Eyes Are Liars
12. Lenny Kravitz - Where Are We Runnin
13. Gisli - Straight To Hell
14. John Mellencamp - Hurts So Good
15. Coldplay - Low
16. Junior Boys - In The Morning
17. Beyonce - Green Light
Now, if that doesn't get the party jumpin, then you must not have a funky bone. Really, it's a bunch of songs I've listened to lately and/or wanted to listen to. Yeah!
* Edit - Turns out, this damn CD didn't even have the two songs on it that I needed! So I had to waste another CD to get them on there. Oh well. ¶ 11:40 PM 0 comments
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Ah man!
Perhaps I am the only person that cares, but I just listened to the new Damian Marley song with Bobby Brown and I noticed something. Bobby’s voice is not so bad. Even though he only talks out of the corner of his mouth now, and probably still smokes weed to deal with his bipolarism, but his voice isn’t bad. Is he really the one who does fewer drugs than Whitney?
I kind of find this hard to believe, because let’s face it, Whitney was like the queen of music there for a minute during the late 80’s and early 90’s. Like if she sang on it, it was straight platinum. And now, wow, she sucks. In the same way that I am the only one who cares about this, I was the only person who got her last album “Just Whitney” and it was rough. If crack is her drug of choice, it has fucked her up. I do, however, have a problem with the thought that she does more drugs than ol Bobby. He talks about of the corner of his mouth for god’s sakes! He has mad crazy ticks. But he is coherent, which is something that can’t be said for Whitney, “Oh hell to the naw!”
Either way, this new song with Bobby on it is kind of nice to listen to. I just find it hard to believe that Whitney could do more drugs than Bobby. Apparently, she’s messed up her voice, her teeth (she’s rumored to have lost teeth), her face, everything. I feel for her. What about the kid, Bobbi Christina? I wonder what she makes of all of this.
Anyway, this reminds me of all the songs I’m listening to that whoever reads this should check out.
Damian Marley feat. Bobby Brown – Beautiful
Nelly Furtado – No Hay Igual
The Fray – How To Save A Life
Tegan and Sarah – Where Does The Good Go
Ben Lee – Catch My Disease
Mark Joseph – Get Through
Jamie Lidell - Multiply
It seems the music I’ve been listening to lately is a bit influenced by Grey’s Anatomy. They really do have great music. And I feel like it’s about time that I kind of branch out from the stuff I have been listening to. Anyway, check this mess out. ¶ 10:19 AM 0 comments
I kind of find this hard to believe, because let’s face it, Whitney was like the queen of music there for a minute during the late 80’s and early 90’s. Like if she sang on it, it was straight platinum. And now, wow, she sucks. In the same way that I am the only one who cares about this, I was the only person who got her last album “Just Whitney” and it was rough. If crack is her drug of choice, it has fucked her up. I do, however, have a problem with the thought that she does more drugs than ol Bobby. He talks about of the corner of his mouth for god’s sakes! He has mad crazy ticks. But he is coherent, which is something that can’t be said for Whitney, “Oh hell to the naw!”
Either way, this new song with Bobby on it is kind of nice to listen to. I just find it hard to believe that Whitney could do more drugs than Bobby. Apparently, she’s messed up her voice, her teeth (she’s rumored to have lost teeth), her face, everything. I feel for her. What about the kid, Bobbi Christina? I wonder what she makes of all of this.
Anyway, this reminds me of all the songs I’m listening to that whoever reads this should check out.
Damian Marley feat. Bobby Brown – Beautiful
Nelly Furtado – No Hay Igual
The Fray – How To Save A Life
Tegan and Sarah – Where Does The Good Go
Ben Lee – Catch My Disease
Mark Joseph – Get Through
Jamie Lidell - Multiply
It seems the music I’ve been listening to lately is a bit influenced by Grey’s Anatomy. They really do have great music. And I feel like it’s about time that I kind of branch out from the stuff I have been listening to. Anyway, check this mess out. ¶ 10:19 AM 0 comments
Monday, November 14, 2005
Sausage and goat cheese pizza
My friend and I were talking about his guilty pleasure. I won’t come clean with what it was, but it got me thinking. What are my guilty pleasures?
I love
Making the Band. Again, pretty girls do me in. I know, I know. Aubrey looks like a crackhead now, but she’s still cute (read hot, not cute like little sister cute). Yes, I miss Malika and her raspy, grandma ass (she was like 37 or something, trying to hang with middle schoolers. I love her, but Puff did her right by cutting her loose). And the new girls are hot in all kind of ways. Dancing, singing. It’s a good show. And Puff’s in it. And he’s like my idol (“Rev, I’m a freak. Do you think if we get married, we’re gonna lose that?” Ah, hilarious!).
Mess is crazy. I need to be doing work. And now folks will know things about me. Ponder this mess. Hey, you know, only my friends read this shit anyway, so you already know. But it’s kinda funny to admit, that yes, I watch
Labels: Lists
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Saturday, November 12, 2005
It's been a long time, shouldn't have left you without a dope blog to read to
Ok, in a fit of procrastination I have decided to blog-it-up for a minute. I don't really like the word "blog". It seems so internet and I feel like using that word kind of sterilizes things. I like clean, yes, but it's like robots write blogs. And, well, I'm not a robot.
Now I'm feeling bad for being on here. I do have some funny stuff to share. But that will come later. Maybe I should make a list to remind myself:
- drunk older people and the Pussycat Dolls (I can understand dancing to "The Electric Slide" or "We are Family". But there's something hilarious about seeing 40 year olds breaking it down to this song. There was the lady who swayed with her entire body. She had rhythm. She had no moves. Then the other lady who we will call "Herky Jerky". She was all over the place. And backing it up. On other women. Other older women.)
- I must get a BMW (test drove one today. Thought the Z4 was nice, but it's for midgets or people with no shit. I have mad shit. So then I drove a 3-series sedan. That one will do. Heated seats are nice, except when it's warm out. My butt got really hot. Someone called me a "hot-ass". Is that funny? Maybe I don't get it.)
See, I never should've been on here! I must go. ¶ 6:22 PM 0 comments
Now I'm feeling bad for being on here. I do have some funny stuff to share. But that will come later. Maybe I should make a list to remind myself:
- drunk older people and the Pussycat Dolls (I can understand dancing to "The Electric Slide" or "We are Family". But there's something hilarious about seeing 40 year olds breaking it down to this song. There was the lady who swayed with her entire body. She had rhythm. She had no moves. Then the other lady who we will call "Herky Jerky". She was all over the place. And backing it up. On other women. Other older women.)
- I must get a BMW (test drove one today. Thought the Z4 was nice, but it's for midgets or people with no shit. I have mad shit. So then I drove a 3-series sedan. That one will do. Heated seats are nice, except when it's warm out. My butt got really hot. Someone called me a "hot-ass". Is that funny? Maybe I don't get it.)
See, I never should've been on here! I must go. ¶ 6:22 PM 0 comments
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Random + a blast from the past
So because I can’t think of anything else and I feel like I should post something, here is a list of the shit I am currently enjoying.
Diet Mountain Dew. I have a huge problem staying awake in the evening, which makes it a real bad time for any attempt at anything resembling reading getting done. So I’ve been drinking this for like two days. I drank it during the summer and it never seemed to affect my sleep or anything. But then again, I would go to sleep at like 2am. But now, I’m like rolling around, wide awake, staring at the ceiling, then my sheets, then the window, then the door. Lots of staring going down. Now that I think of it, I don’t know how much I am actually enjoying Diet Mountain Dew. But it will keep a fool awake!
Coldplay. Yes, I am still addicted. I listened to them a lot over the summer, which forced me to listen to other stuff. But now it’s like Coldplay all day, every day. I think I need help. Or something.
Chocolate-chocolate chip cookies. These things are THE bomb. They don’t taste like anything else. Like all good things I love, I didn’t like them too much at first. I didn’t think they could ever compare to the deliciousness of regular chocolate chip cookies. Good lord, I was so wrong! But I am going to try and limit myself in how many I eat (like none…but I think I’m going through withdrawal; I also broke down yesterday and ate two). I’ve got to do something. I haven’t ballooned like Courtney Love, but I’m mad self-conscious. I should probably also give up all things fried or hamburger-related. But it all tastes so good! I think Willy Wonka had the right idea with that gum that tasted like whole meals. Sometimes, I just want the taste in my mouth!
Funny people. The more things change, the more they stay the same. People never cease to crack me up.
Laguna Beach. Why do I watch this mess? It is not compelling. It is not riveting. And yet I watch. Last season kicked major ass compared to this new mess. It’s all about the previews for the next week’s episode! You wait the entire half hour to see the previews. The drama and shit this year just does not compare. It bores me. Fat Alex is no fun. Why are fools afraid of her? She’s not scary. Give her a little Gwen Stefani or some Krispy Kreme and she’ll be your dog for life, despite whatever may or may not be her hygiene problem. Goofy ass Jessica. I think out of everybody, she needs the most psychological help. “Please, someone throw me against the wall again! I love pain!” And that other ho, Alex H. or something, the one who lives in Kristin’s purse. Is her purpose in life to say things like, “So what about you and Stephen?” My question to you Alex, “What about you? Do you know ANYBODY else?” She is sad, too, but not as sad as Jessica. Can you please just bring back LC, Lo or even Morgan. Something must be done! And yet, I continue to watch.
Ok, something has got me kind of pissed off now, so I don’t much feel like writing more. But I am reading old posts from the ghetto days of sub-journal. Dated 4.13.2003:
Tonight's the last night of Real World Las Vegas, and that's a good thing. Not for me, but for them. They can now stop the insane spread of STDs in their house. Ugh. I swear just about everyone in that house has got with somebody else. Although it has made for good TV (got me addicted!), it is not quality television. Can't we have a good fight over racism (Real World NY) or kick somebody out because they pulled the girl out of the bed, when she was naked under the blanket (Real World LA)? I miss those old ones. Kick somebody off already! I hope the Paris one has a crackhead. If Whitney Houston was on this show, it would not only be entertaining and just plain hilarious, but we could see what she really does. Crack or weed, which is it Whitney? A reality show of her and Bobby would be such a huge hit. I'd watch it! They are so mysterious, yet we all know what they do. But with a camera following them around, we'll get to see what they do. And if she's so addicted as people make her out to be, we are bound to see her do some drugs. And not that I want to see her do drugs, but just to know if she really does. This is getting weird. No more of this haha.
I called it on the Whitney Houston/Bobby Brown reality show. That cracks me up. Have a good one fools. ¶ 2:41 PM 0 comments
Diet Mountain Dew. I have a huge problem staying awake in the evening, which makes it a real bad time for any attempt at anything resembling reading getting done. So I’ve been drinking this for like two days. I drank it during the summer and it never seemed to affect my sleep or anything. But then again, I would go to sleep at like 2am. But now, I’m like rolling around, wide awake, staring at the ceiling, then my sheets, then the window, then the door. Lots of staring going down. Now that I think of it, I don’t know how much I am actually enjoying Diet Mountain Dew. But it will keep a fool awake!
Coldplay. Yes, I am still addicted. I listened to them a lot over the summer, which forced me to listen to other stuff. But now it’s like Coldplay all day, every day. I think I need help. Or something.
Chocolate-chocolate chip cookies. These things are THE bomb. They don’t taste like anything else. Like all good things I love, I didn’t like them too much at first. I didn’t think they could ever compare to the deliciousness of regular chocolate chip cookies. Good lord, I was so wrong! But I am going to try and limit myself in how many I eat (like none…but I think I’m going through withdrawal; I also broke down yesterday and ate two). I’ve got to do something. I haven’t ballooned like Courtney Love, but I’m mad self-conscious. I should probably also give up all things fried or hamburger-related. But it all tastes so good! I think Willy Wonka had the right idea with that gum that tasted like whole meals. Sometimes, I just want the taste in my mouth!
Funny people. The more things change, the more they stay the same. People never cease to crack me up.
Laguna Beach. Why do I watch this mess? It is not compelling. It is not riveting. And yet I watch. Last season kicked major ass compared to this new mess. It’s all about the previews for the next week’s episode! You wait the entire half hour to see the previews. The drama and shit this year just does not compare. It bores me. Fat Alex is no fun. Why are fools afraid of her? She’s not scary. Give her a little Gwen Stefani or some Krispy Kreme and she’ll be your dog for life, despite whatever may or may not be her hygiene problem. Goofy ass Jessica. I think out of everybody, she needs the most psychological help. “Please, someone throw me against the wall again! I love pain!” And that other ho, Alex H. or something, the one who lives in Kristin’s purse. Is her purpose in life to say things like, “So what about you and Stephen?” My question to you Alex, “What about you? Do you know ANYBODY else?” She is sad, too, but not as sad as Jessica. Can you please just bring back LC, Lo or even Morgan. Something must be done! And yet, I continue to watch.
Ok, something has got me kind of pissed off now, so I don’t much feel like writing more. But I am reading old posts from the ghetto days of sub-journal. Dated 4.13.2003:
Tonight's the last night of Real World Las Vegas, and that's a good thing. Not for me, but for them. They can now stop the insane spread of STDs in their house. Ugh. I swear just about everyone in that house has got with somebody else. Although it has made for good TV (got me addicted!), it is not quality television. Can't we have a good fight over racism (Real World NY) or kick somebody out because they pulled the girl out of the bed, when she was naked under the blanket (Real World LA)? I miss those old ones. Kick somebody off already! I hope the Paris one has a crackhead. If Whitney Houston was on this show, it would not only be entertaining and just plain hilarious, but we could see what she really does. Crack or weed, which is it Whitney? A reality show of her and Bobby would be such a huge hit. I'd watch it! They are so mysterious, yet we all know what they do. But with a camera following them around, we'll get to see what they do. And if she's so addicted as people make her out to be, we are bound to see her do some drugs. And not that I want to see her do drugs, but just to know if she really does. This is getting weird. No more of this haha.
I called it on the Whitney Houston/Bobby Brown reality show. That cracks me up. Have a good one fools. ¶ 2:41 PM 0 comments
