Cutting right to the chase here.
LED ZEPPELIN. TANGERINE.
This song makes me ooze. The beginning instrumentals of the song gives me the chills. Very few songs make me feel this way.
Listening to this song in the dark is one of the most calming feelings ever- it makes me want to float away..
Listening to it in the car makes me want to drive for hours on end...
Its also just an all around great song.
JOIN ME.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008
SHE & HIM
A while ago I read that Zooey Deschanel was working on a singing project. I absolutely loved this girl in Almost Famous. Shes so quirky and cute and I love the way she looks all the time. My friend J, asked me if I had listened to SHE & HIM and I answered him blankly, is that a band?? He freaked out and couldnt believe that HE was giving ME a new band. So yes, in a sense he did, but it doesnt really count. I forgot about it. Okay okay. Fine he told me. Anyway. the project is called She and Him. She collaborated with M. Ward, another one of my favorites. Imagine kermit the frog singing in an echo but deeper. His voice is so unique, but this isnt really about him. He just plays the instruments and does a lil singing here and there. Supposedly shes been writing songs for years and kept them to herself until meeting him. They decided to jam together and the album was born. SHE & HIM - VOLUME I.
So back to HER. Her voice is really pretty. The tracks have a bit of of a 60's feel and sound to them. They are heavy on the chorus and the harmony which I always love. Might not be for everyone, but they definitely are catchy. Most I feel will be able to connect with a song or two, just because theyre easy to learn. My favorite tracks so far are SENTIMENTAL HEART AND WHY DO YOU LET ME STAY HERE? I love how the drums bring on the heavy repeat of the chorus in Sentimental Heart. I also love songs that have a heavy piano presence. Is it me or is the piano a fading classic instrument? No one plays it anymore. They also cover YOU REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME, my favorite beatles song, and they do it nicely. He sings with her on that track.
I was recently shocked to read that she plays the ukulele because, HELLLOOO, so do I. I knew she was bad ass! Anyway, the girl can sing.
LISTEN to WHY DO YOU LET ME STAY HERE ----> CLICK HERE
So back to HER. Her voice is really pretty. The tracks have a bit of of a 60's feel and sound to them. They are heavy on the chorus and the harmony which I always love. Might not be for everyone, but they definitely are catchy. Most I feel will be able to connect with a song or two, just because theyre easy to learn. My favorite tracks so far are SENTIMENTAL HEART AND WHY DO YOU LET ME STAY HERE? I love how the drums bring on the heavy repeat of the chorus in Sentimental Heart. I also love songs that have a heavy piano presence. Is it me or is the piano a fading classic instrument? No one plays it anymore. They also cover YOU REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME, my favorite beatles song, and they do it nicely. He sings with her on that track.
I was recently shocked to read that she plays the ukulele because, HELLLOOO, so do I. I knew she was bad ass! Anyway, the girl can sing.
LISTEN to WHY DO YOU LET ME STAY HERE ----> CLICK HERE
Thursday, March 20, 2008
SOMETIMES....
Sometimes I feel so happy that I want to burst...
Sometimes I can swear I have a sixth sense..
Sometimes after I shut my oven off I need to go check that I did indeed shut it again before bed..
Sometimes I want to grab everyone that means anything to me and give them the tightest hug just to let them know how i feel...
Sometimes I read into things that are so cut and dry its almost silly..
Sometimes I read the weird but true section in The Post just to make sure nothing weird is going on in my neighborhood..
Sometimes I look at my little sister in awe of the young lady she has become..
Sometimes Im content with just not knowing what lies ahead, Sometimes I need to know...
Sometimes a road trip can cure all...
Sometimes a long drive can be suicidal..
Sometimes the little things can mean the most to you..
Sometimes I can use a complete roll of paper towels in less than an hour...
Sometimes I wonder why the hell I even write this blog...
Sometimes I think of just turning it into a music only blog, oh well.. I guess we shall see.....
Sometimes I play this song on my ukulele and ooze with happiness..
This is the song at the end of the movie JUNO. Its a MOLDY PEACHES song originally called ANYONE ELSE BUT YOU. Here the characters sing it so adorably.
SO.....
Dear future husband,
Please write a song or poem about us. K great. So far thats 2 things. Ill keep you posted.
Sometimes I can swear I have a sixth sense..
Sometimes after I shut my oven off I need to go check that I did indeed shut it again before bed..
Sometimes I want to grab everyone that means anything to me and give them the tightest hug just to let them know how i feel...
Sometimes I read into things that are so cut and dry its almost silly..
Sometimes I read the weird but true section in The Post just to make sure nothing weird is going on in my neighborhood..
Sometimes I look at my little sister in awe of the young lady she has become..
Sometimes Im content with just not knowing what lies ahead, Sometimes I need to know...
Sometimes a road trip can cure all...
Sometimes a long drive can be suicidal..
Sometimes the little things can mean the most to you..
Sometimes I can use a complete roll of paper towels in less than an hour...
Sometimes I wonder why the hell I even write this blog...
Sometimes I think of just turning it into a music only blog, oh well.. I guess we shall see.....
Sometimes I play this song on my ukulele and ooze with happiness..
This is the song at the end of the movie JUNO. Its a MOLDY PEACHES song originally called ANYONE ELSE BUT YOU. Here the characters sing it so adorably.
SO.....
Dear future husband,
Please write a song or poem about us. K great. So far thats 2 things. Ill keep you posted.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
PULL OVER!!
If youre a crappy driver, you dont belong driving in NY. Thats just the bottom line folks.
If you answer yes to any one of these, its time to get a metro card and admit failure. I love you regardless!!
1. If it takes you 7 tries to pull into a parking spot you dont belong driving.
2. If you see a garbage truck on the block youre about to enter and you come to a complete stop 50 feet before hand and suddenly you find yourself breaking into a cold sweat over the thought of passing the truck while you have 3 feet on each side, youre not cut out for driving.
3. If you have one of those weird bath mats hanging out of your trunk sagging over your bumper to prevent scratches, you need to go back to NYACK. Really now?
4. If you you spazz out and drive into another car while youre texting your annoying friend, youre not cut out for driving.
5. If youre one of those people that need 10 minutes to regroup before pulling out of a parking spot, meaning you reapply your lipstick, you brush your hair, you take your coat off and fold it, you floss your teeth or you blow your nose, you test out your blinkers, you spray banaca into your mouth or any other gross thing that should be done in a bathroom.. you need to call it quits.
6. If you freak out when someone passes you 15 feet in front of you and you feel compelled to make some retarded hand gesture, ya know, throw in the keys.
7. If you see a friend on the street and you slam on the breaks with 40 cars behind you just to ask how dinner was last night.. you dont belong driving.
8. If youve never gotten a ticket before, you are a goody two shoes and therefore, by default you dont belong driving in NY.
9. If you go into the e z pass lane and you dont have one, because youve never had one, but somehow you "forgot" ... youd better run because ill personally pull you out of your car and confiscate your keys.
10. Finally, if youre license plate reads something super cheezy like 2CUTE4U, ugh, barf... well then, you dont even deserve to breathe our air.
NO im not hostile, Im just sick of annoying drivers.
If you answer yes to any one of these, its time to get a metro card and admit failure. I love you regardless!!
1. If it takes you 7 tries to pull into a parking spot you dont belong driving.
2. If you see a garbage truck on the block youre about to enter and you come to a complete stop 50 feet before hand and suddenly you find yourself breaking into a cold sweat over the thought of passing the truck while you have 3 feet on each side, youre not cut out for driving.
3. If you have one of those weird bath mats hanging out of your trunk sagging over your bumper to prevent scratches, you need to go back to NYACK. Really now?
4. If you you spazz out and drive into another car while youre texting your annoying friend, youre not cut out for driving.
5. If youre one of those people that need 10 minutes to regroup before pulling out of a parking spot, meaning you reapply your lipstick, you brush your hair, you take your coat off and fold it, you floss your teeth or you blow your nose, you test out your blinkers, you spray banaca into your mouth or any other gross thing that should be done in a bathroom.. you need to call it quits.
6. If you freak out when someone passes you 15 feet in front of you and you feel compelled to make some retarded hand gesture, ya know, throw in the keys.
7. If you see a friend on the street and you slam on the breaks with 40 cars behind you just to ask how dinner was last night.. you dont belong driving.
8. If youve never gotten a ticket before, you are a goody two shoes and therefore, by default you dont belong driving in NY.
9. If you go into the e z pass lane and you dont have one, because youve never had one, but somehow you "forgot" ... youd better run because ill personally pull you out of your car and confiscate your keys.
10. Finally, if youre license plate reads something super cheezy like 2CUTE4U, ugh, barf... well then, you dont even deserve to breathe our air.
NO im not hostile, Im just sick of annoying drivers.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
I JUST WANT TO SAY
That making a cd for someone is one of my favorite things to do. I have always loved doing it but for a while I had to stop because it was so stressful trying to make that PERFECT cd that the person was going to LOVE. My perfectionist self interfered with doing what I loved to do most and I gave it up completely for a good year. When I make a cd its a big deal. Its a process that is carefully thought out. Down to the order the songs go in. I dont just make them and pass em out to just anyone.
Now I realize that worrying so much was just stupid. Whats the worst that could happen? The person doesnt like my mix and uses it as a coaster on their coffee table instead?? Chances are theyll like 2 or 3 of the songs and my job is done. If theres one thing that Im confident about its my selection in music. Most of the time people like the stuff that I recommend. Although one of my brothers friends told me that my choices in songs are depressing. That is true sometimes (depending on my mood). He also happened to see a mellow playlist that I made on his friends computer that was made for him according to what he asked for so that wasnt really fair. I almost begged him to let me make him a cd just to prove him wrong but then I realized that I was sunk regardless. He had already formed his opinion and I was a sad soul. I bet he secretly emos out in the fetal position to that playlist. hahaaha.
So... Im back in action and loving it. I love picking out tunes specifically for a person and seeing how they react to them. Nothing feels better than to hear them say that they love their cd or that the love a certain song and ask for more. So fulfilling. Sharing means caring, right?
Anyway.. Heres a really great happy tune to jam to in the car or wherever. Heavy foot tapping and bopping. Im so corny.
FORGIVE ME, I couldnt find the mp3 to stream so I found some dudes video on you tube that he mashed with photos while the song plays. ITS STILL AN AMAZING SONG!!
WRECKLESS ERIC- WHOLE WIDE WORLD
Now I realize that worrying so much was just stupid. Whats the worst that could happen? The person doesnt like my mix and uses it as a coaster on their coffee table instead?? Chances are theyll like 2 or 3 of the songs and my job is done. If theres one thing that Im confident about its my selection in music. Most of the time people like the stuff that I recommend. Although one of my brothers friends told me that my choices in songs are depressing. That is true sometimes (depending on my mood). He also happened to see a mellow playlist that I made on his friends computer that was made for him according to what he asked for so that wasnt really fair. I almost begged him to let me make him a cd just to prove him wrong but then I realized that I was sunk regardless. He had already formed his opinion and I was a sad soul. I bet he secretly emos out in the fetal position to that playlist. hahaaha.
So... Im back in action and loving it. I love picking out tunes specifically for a person and seeing how they react to them. Nothing feels better than to hear them say that they love their cd or that the love a certain song and ask for more. So fulfilling. Sharing means caring, right?
Anyway.. Heres a really great happy tune to jam to in the car or wherever. Heavy foot tapping and bopping. Im so corny.
FORGIVE ME, I couldnt find the mp3 to stream so I found some dudes video on you tube that he mashed with photos while the song plays. ITS STILL AN AMAZING SONG!!
WRECKLESS ERIC- WHOLE WIDE WORLD
Friday, March 14, 2008
IF YOU REALLY WANNA KNOW...
Ive been thinking about it lately and it seems that ive turned a new leaf. After a lifetime of just tiptoeing around stuff, im actually at the point in my life where I can just be brutally honest and say what it is that im thinking. I think it sorta comes from growing up and realizing that life is short and finding friends that really matter and that are the real deal are not so easy to come by. So why not be the best friend you can be and say what youre really thinking when they ask your opinion? Sounds pretty easy and simple, right? Not so much.
One of my friends( no, not EL) is hardcore honest and will not spare my feelings at all when I ask her a question.
It hurts like a mother you know whater but at least its REAL. I remember the first time she told me what a person felt about me I almost died. Okay why be vague? Heres the whole story... She was telling me what the dude (whom I accidentally squirt lemon on his face, right, his face, NOT his eye, and he flipped out saying whoa, whoa, in a total serious tone- the blind date- when I squeezed it into my drink) said about me. Now granted, I really didnt care what he had to say because he was so full of himself and couldnt stop talking about his love of food and how many orders of macaroni and cheese he should order for the table. Ive never been with someone so self absorbed in my life who didnt give a damn about anything I had to say. Thank g, we were in a group and my friend was with me so it was okay.
So anyway, I killed her after the night was over, saying that he was uncute and uncool. We laughed about it and agreed. In recapping the next day she mentioned that she had spoken to him and that when she asked him what his problem was the night before, he said that he was sorry but he really wasnt into "her" and that "she" was nice and all but not for him. "She seemed uninterested in me and only interested in herself" he said. WHAT??!! I screamed. MY friend laughed because I had said the same thing about him. I couldnt even get a word in aside from my name. Whatever, he was a mannerless jerk who stole my fork when the entrees came and wore a fake brown ultra suede button down shirt tucked into khakies. REALLY NOW. Need I say more?? For some odd reason though I was miffed. The nerve! I couldnt believe that my friend was so honest with me and spared nothing, ouch.
When I repeated the story the story to my sister, she was scarred that my friend was so honest and repeated exactly what he said. She cringed for me and was like, ouch. I explained to her that I appreciated that because what kind of friend isnt honest? Yeah it stung for a minute, I wanted to poke her with a thumb tack but afterwards I was grateful. Besides, the dude was a total loser and being rejected by a loser a little ouch. I guess he picked up on the "wow you suck" vibe I was dishing even as I smiled through the painful dinner. Did I mention he was balding? Oh sorry, yeah that too.
The bottom line is, sometimes the truth hurts but we all need to hear it. We know that when we ask each others opinion it comes straight from the hip. Like it or not. If shes acting like a loon im gonna tell her, if im sugar coating my faults she will point it out, might not be that second, sometimes she will let me think I got away with it and then she drops the bomb. So.. I encourage you to try this tactic. Be careful though, its not for the faint of heart. Some people cant handle it sooooo if you try this and you feel a lot lighter afterwards but your phone stops ringing, you might want to try not telling your friend that she looks like she put on a few pounds and that her breathe reeked the other night . Baby steps. Tell them that the smell of their perfume gives you a headache or something and then be prepared for the defensive dig back. Within a week itll get juicier and will turn into a blood bath! Good luck and may the force be with you...
One of my friends( no, not EL) is hardcore honest and will not spare my feelings at all when I ask her a question.
It hurts like a mother you know whater but at least its REAL. I remember the first time she told me what a person felt about me I almost died. Okay why be vague? Heres the whole story... She was telling me what the dude (whom I accidentally squirt lemon on his face, right, his face, NOT his eye, and he flipped out saying whoa, whoa, in a total serious tone- the blind date- when I squeezed it into my drink) said about me. Now granted, I really didnt care what he had to say because he was so full of himself and couldnt stop talking about his love of food and how many orders of macaroni and cheese he should order for the table. Ive never been with someone so self absorbed in my life who didnt give a damn about anything I had to say. Thank g, we were in a group and my friend was with me so it was okay.
So anyway, I killed her after the night was over, saying that he was uncute and uncool. We laughed about it and agreed. In recapping the next day she mentioned that she had spoken to him and that when she asked him what his problem was the night before, he said that he was sorry but he really wasnt into "her" and that "she" was nice and all but not for him. "She seemed uninterested in me and only interested in herself" he said. WHAT??!! I screamed. MY friend laughed because I had said the same thing about him. I couldnt even get a word in aside from my name. Whatever, he was a mannerless jerk who stole my fork when the entrees came and wore a fake brown ultra suede button down shirt tucked into khakies. REALLY NOW. Need I say more?? For some odd reason though I was miffed. The nerve! I couldnt believe that my friend was so honest with me and spared nothing, ouch.
When I repeated the story the story to my sister, she was scarred that my friend was so honest and repeated exactly what he said. She cringed for me and was like, ouch. I explained to her that I appreciated that because what kind of friend isnt honest? Yeah it stung for a minute, I wanted to poke her with a thumb tack but afterwards I was grateful. Besides, the dude was a total loser and being rejected by a loser a little ouch. I guess he picked up on the "wow you suck" vibe I was dishing even as I smiled through the painful dinner. Did I mention he was balding? Oh sorry, yeah that too.
The bottom line is, sometimes the truth hurts but we all need to hear it. We know that when we ask each others opinion it comes straight from the hip. Like it or not. If shes acting like a loon im gonna tell her, if im sugar coating my faults she will point it out, might not be that second, sometimes she will let me think I got away with it and then she drops the bomb. So.. I encourage you to try this tactic. Be careful though, its not for the faint of heart. Some people cant handle it sooooo if you try this and you feel a lot lighter afterwards but your phone stops ringing, you might want to try not telling your friend that she looks like she put on a few pounds and that her breathe reeked the other night . Baby steps. Tell them that the smell of their perfume gives you a headache or something and then be prepared for the defensive dig back. Within a week itll get juicier and will turn into a blood bath! Good luck and may the force be with you...
Monday, March 10, 2008
TESTING TESTING.....
Today, at 2pm I will be taking a REALLY BIG test. If anyone speaks to me on a daily basis, they'd know that im officially shitting a brick over this one. I havent had to take a test in a million years. Well im lying, I took one last year to get my motorcycle permit and I failed the first time. Whoa, did I just really say that out loud? Yeah I did. Well it wasnt fair because I read the book the week before and never refreshed, the line was short and I figured what the hell, Im at the dmv anyway working out my license, might as well give it a go, right?
WRONG.
They called my name 10 minutes after I handed in my paper. "you failed" she said as she scribbled a big red X on the page and tossed it into the loser bin, "NEXT!" she screamed as she shoved another cookie into her mouth. I made the "awwww.....really?" face, she stared at me blankly and said "YEAH". I was humiliated, she on the other hand was hungry and uninterested.
What im getting at here, is that I dont do well on tests. I dont have a photographic memory at all. If I did, id be okay today, seeing as though there are 85 slide identifications. Did I study? YES for the last 2 days. Do I know it? A little, meaning I can identify about 7 slides. Will I go blank the minute I sit down with the test? ABSOLUTELY. In high school, I did okay, the teachers loved me so that always helped. In this class I am a student ID number on a paper. It like roll call and Im the one with the hard one to remember right in the middle of the sheet. My stomach is usally growling in class because its at such a strange time, that I forget to eat, so if anything, Id be known as the girl whose stomach sounds like its eating itself, but even THAT is highly doubtful.
Its strange because with other stuff I have a really good memory. I can retain the really trivial stuff. Like, the random line from DIRTY DANCING, when EUGENE suggests that Johnny dance to the PACHENGA during the closing ceremony at the end of the summer. Or that ear lobes are vestigial structures, meaning we have no actual use for them on a medical level. Cool, huh? I KNOW!!!
I hope I pass this thing. Kill me, Im starting to sound like those people I hated in school that would come in saying that they didnt know anything, because they "didnt study" and then miraculously they pull a 94 and theyre shocked. That was never me. If I said I didnt study, I didnt and I was screwed.
Whatever, we shall see today if this ginko biloba does what it really claims to do. I started taking it 2 months ago because I forget stuff. Supposedly it "boosts memory." Yep, grasping at straws.
I will leave you with this very apropos song...
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WRONG.
They called my name 10 minutes after I handed in my paper. "you failed" she said as she scribbled a big red X on the page and tossed it into the loser bin, "NEXT!" she screamed as she shoved another cookie into her mouth. I made the "awwww.....really?" face, she stared at me blankly and said "YEAH". I was humiliated, she on the other hand was hungry and uninterested.
What im getting at here, is that I dont do well on tests. I dont have a photographic memory at all. If I did, id be okay today, seeing as though there are 85 slide identifications. Did I study? YES for the last 2 days. Do I know it? A little, meaning I can identify about 7 slides. Will I go blank the minute I sit down with the test? ABSOLUTELY. In high school, I did okay, the teachers loved me so that always helped. In this class I am a student ID number on a paper. It like roll call and Im the one with the hard one to remember right in the middle of the sheet. My stomach is usally growling in class because its at such a strange time, that I forget to eat, so if anything, Id be known as the girl whose stomach sounds like its eating itself, but even THAT is highly doubtful.
Its strange because with other stuff I have a really good memory. I can retain the really trivial stuff. Like, the random line from DIRTY DANCING, when EUGENE suggests that Johnny dance to the PACHENGA during the closing ceremony at the end of the summer. Or that ear lobes are vestigial structures, meaning we have no actual use for them on a medical level. Cool, huh? I KNOW!!!
I hope I pass this thing. Kill me, Im starting to sound like those people I hated in school that would come in saying that they didnt know anything, because they "didnt study" and then miraculously they pull a 94 and theyre shocked. That was never me. If I said I didnt study, I didnt and I was screwed.
Whatever, we shall see today if this ginko biloba does what it really claims to do. I started taking it 2 months ago because I forget stuff. Supposedly it "boosts memory." Yep, grasping at straws.
I will leave you with this very apropos song...
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Thursday, March 6, 2008
JUST SO YOU KNOW
Being an asshole is like being a nerd. We can all be one but we certainly don't like to be called out on it when we are in the act of doing so, that is- unless you're me. I have no problem admitting that im acting like either of the two or even both. So... Those are my profound words of the day... kids.
With that being said, I hope everyone gets to enjoy this beautiful day. I wont, Ill be holed up in an office all day with some of the aforementioned above. You'll just have to guess...
Oh and by the way,
Dear future husband,
In order for me to marry you, you'll have to love the song INTO THE MYSTIC by VAN MORRISON. You'll also have to want to slow dance to it. Ill let you know what other credentials are involved.
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K, thanks.
Have a great one, fellow lovers and haters.
With that being said, I hope everyone gets to enjoy this beautiful day. I wont, Ill be holed up in an office all day with some of the aforementioned above. You'll just have to guess...
Oh and by the way,
Dear future husband,
In order for me to marry you, you'll have to love the song INTO THE MYSTIC by VAN MORRISON. You'll also have to want to slow dance to it. Ill let you know what other credentials are involved.
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K, thanks.
Have a great one, fellow lovers and haters.
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