Lily vs Perez in REAL TIME! I love technology.

This Was To Originally Go To Twitter, But It's More Than 140 Characters.

Are you on Twitter? Do you write your updates like you're writing a Facebook status update? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!?!?

I have the strangest things on my pet peeve list: Hearing people swallow liquid. People who drag their feet. Having to repeat myself.

Well now I can add on to that list with: People who write their Twitter updates like they're writing a Facebook status update. Example?

@RandomTwit: is driving into a tree.

Not so bad in that situation I suppose. But when I go to the person's page and it is completely filled with tweets that all start with "is", well, IT'S STUPID.

is waiting for dinner
is looking at the circus from the window
is going to a bicycle parade later

Fix this. Please. Tweet like you're telling someone a story, it works better that way. It's easier to read that way. And people can respond to you that way. If you're stuck on the "is" aspect, then send that shit to Facebook! You're not writing in past tense on Twitter! We want to know what you're doing NOW! And I want you to tell it to me in a way that makes sense! Go!

Now, speaking on the Facebook "is", I will talk about the Facebook "is" and why people choose to ignore it. Example?

Random Facebooker is HOLY CRAP I JUST SAW A PENNY-LESS PANDA!

Random Facebooker is Danced her fucking face off last night

Honestly, I could go on and on with examples. What, with my endless buzz induced imagination as well as real life ones that I could pick from on my friends list. But I will spare you all. I think you've got the point. And with that, please change the way you're using these social platforms to please me because we all know, thats why you use them in the first place isn't it?

Who Are John Legend And Amy Winehouse Working With?

just now with my itunes playlist on random, Amy Winehouse's "He Can Hold Her" came on.



something about it sounded familiar... the first few notes, the beat, the familiar wailing in the background...

then it hit me.

John Legend's "Slow Dance"



take a listen for yourself!

upon further research, the blog Track Nine: Musical Interpretations had a post (a year old, cough) detailing that both songs were based on The Icemen's 1966 single "My Girl, She's a Fox".



it seems John Legend took a more original approach to recording his version by keeping the same feel to it, although speeding it up a bit.

heh, now would you imagine that! John Legend's version is still my favorite.

don't even get me started on Janet Jackson's "Free Xone" and Archie Bell and the Drell's "Tighten Up"

A Revelation Was Made Tonight.

A couple of weeks ago on LOST, two suited mans who later turned out to be lawyers approached Kate at her new abode off The Island demanding that she prove to them that Aaron is or is not her son via blood test.

Hmmmm this one guy looks kind of familiar methinks...

Passed my mind just as quickly as the scene ended.

But as I got a second glance and a chance for my brain to work, I realized that THIS MAN



used to be a part of this show that some people may have watched in the 90s...



That's that. THIS is why everyone needs to get back to the island.

The End.

today, history was made in America. and today, my eyes watered. a lot.

January 20th 2009 marks the inauguration, and history being made, as Barack Obama the very first African American man was elected as President of the United States of America.



[ Incredible Aerial View ]

Millions of people showed up giving up the feeling in their limbs just to witness history in the making.

I couldn't stop smiling.

My eyes couldn't stop tearing.

Especially as I thought about my grandparents, and the phone call my grandmother left me the day after Obama won the election telling me how proud she was, not only that she could live to see the day, but that I got to be a part of history.

And finally, because of THIS:



Etta James' "At Last" standing alone makes my knees buckle and my eyes water up. But to hear Beyonce sing it with tears swelling in her eyes as she watched Barack and Michelle Obama dance their very first dance as first couple of the nation, I lost it. Thank you Beyonce for giving me a moment of watery eyes over something else other than when I'm intoxicated out and hear your Single Ladies dance come on the radio.

I'm so utterly proud of our country right now I'm lost in my thoughts and emotions. I wish best of luck to President Obama but after all, it can't be any worse than the last 8 years, right?






GOBAMA!

Japanese People are Funny!

They come up with the most creative things that, more often than not, seem eerily useful and appealing to me.

Introducing the Private Browsing Sweater:



I imagine your body temperature rising rather quickly.

New Eargasms: Ingrid Michaelson, Vampire Weekend & Nickel Creek (what?)

For the second week in a row, I am pleased to say that my ears are STILL PLEASED with what they're hearing lately! (Despite my heart being broken/crushed/destroyed with no word of explanation, ahem)

ANYWAY! Who would have ever thought that there could be something(s) so soon that would be able to rip me away from my beloved Foreign Exchange's recent album (see post below)? Not me! And there are! THREE!

Let us begin.

As it is already known, I am a huge Ingrid Michaelson fan. After finding her around 6 months ago, I still can't stop playing her songs on repeat. And to make my fandom of hers rise even higher on this make believe chart I just created, she has finally joined, follows AND replies to her fans on Twitter! So if you haven't already...

Today she released her third album entitled "Be OK"



...which some of the proceeds go to breast cancer "SO NO STEALING" -her website. (Oh that's why I can't find it on Limewire). I'm ultra excited that she has finally put up The Chain on this album because every time I hear it my legs give out and I want to lay down and cry. Perfect walking to work at 7 in the morning music if you ask me!


Next up, I introduce (or re-intro to others) to you, Vampire Weekend. I don't get to listen to the radio too much anymore, but when I do I flip around to whatever station comes through until something happens to catch my ear. And the other day, that station happened to be XPN, and that song happened to be Ottoman, by Vampire Weekend.



This song is set to appear on Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (which is already out....?) and I can't get enough. This group formed sometime in 2006 at Columbia U, have a couple albums, and describes themselves as rock alternative with afropop influences. Crazy mix eh, but they're a great listen. Do explore.


AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST! (But certainly least expected)

I just want to put out there how after putting my entire playlist of 4k + songs on random this past weekend, up comes Nickel Creek's "Green and Grey"



I've known them as always killing my soul with songs like The Lighthouse's Tale and When You Come Back Down but, I never really paid too much attention to their others. However when you get a song whose very first line is: "I'm in a room full of people and hanging on one person's breath..." how could you not help but collapse to the ground and keep pressing pay over and over again? Well that's exactly what this song did to me, almost 3 years after it was initially released, ha!

Old music is new music sometimes and that's alright with me!

I hope you take these delicious mix of songs and add them on your "I really need to stop playing these" playlist because eventually, you really will need to...you know, to give others a chance.

New Eargasms: Rachael Yamagata & The Foreign Exchange

After FOUR PAINSTAKING LONG YEARS (on both sides, mind you) one of my top favorite artists evar released their newest and 2nd albums today. Yes, both of them their second and both on the same day!

Today October 7th 2008 The Foreign Exchange Released their second installment:

Leave It All Behind



Only after a first listen, its everything you can expect from it. The sweet sounds of Darien Brockington harmonizing mixed with excellent electronics and beats. Also a new voice comes along for the ride, one named Muhsinah. I know nothing about her, though over the next few days I plan to be listening to this one A LOT and researching everything I can on every single aspect of every song. I'm positive it won't be a let down, as it's got me hooked in only a matter of seconds.




Also on this unknowingly magical day, Rachael Yamagata also released her sophomore album entitled:

Elephants... Teeth Sinking Into Heart



Since going to a few of her concerts, a few of these tracks aren't unfamiliar to me. Nevertheless, her raspy voice still grabs my heart the same as the last. Like the previous paragraph, I haven't gotten through the entire thing backwards and forwards yet, but I am excited for it's potential. Something different than the last, especially because of the track called "Faster". Completely rocker chick with it. Let me tell you it's just as awesome here recorded as it is live.

Now let me get back to it! I'll have some reviews in a few. In the meantime, don't watch the debate. Find something else to do instead. Unless of course, you're an undecided voter. But in that case, do not vote for McCain and SheBush because in all honesty if you do, you're an idiot.

Looks Like Windows Wins This Round!

I caught Microsoft's response to all those Mac commercials the other day and I can honestly say, it was quite impressive! I suppose they would be since I do believe this is the first time that Microsoft has had anything to counteract those Apple commercials.

Not only is it impressive based on the amount of celebrities that are featured (I hope Apple doesn't come back with something too similar to that with stars throwing up out of my tv) BUT this commercial takes the cake with the line of, "I'm a PC...and I've been made into a stereotype" HA! I like to think that Bill Gates wrote that one himself.

Well done sir, well done. Still love my Mac though, I would never go back!

I'll Believe It When I See It

Now I can see why people don't believe in God. They can't see him, so whats the worth of it, right? That's what I think of when I read the following story. It's inspirational and almost tear worthy. It was even pulled out of Chicken Soup for the Soul WORD FOR WORD! But like the skeptic I am, I googled Nat King Cole LO AND BEHOLD- it isn't true.

THE STORY:
"One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American
woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway
trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had
broken down and she desperately needed a ride.
Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car.
A young white man stopped to help her, generally
unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960s. The man
took her to safety, helped her get assistance and
put her into a taxicab.

She seemed t o be in a big hurry, but wrote down his
address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a
knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a
giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A
special note was attached..

It read:
"Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway
the other night. The rain drenched not only my
clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along.
Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying
husband's bedside just before he passed away... God
bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving
others."

Sincerely,
Mrs. Nat King Cole."



THE PROOF IT'S ALL A LIE:
"Though it's a lovely story, it too didn't happen. Nat King Cole died of lung cancer at dawn on February 15th 1965 in Santa Monica, California. He was hospitalized in December 1964, and on January 25th 1965 his left lung was removed. At least from the date of his operation until his death, Maria Cole was with him every day. There was no opportunity for her to have been stranded in the rain beside an Alabama highway in the weeks leading up to her husbands death. She was sitting with him when he passed away, and none of the newspapers that commented on her vigil made mention of a last minute dash to the hospital, an automotive breakdown, or a helpful Samaritan who got her there in time."
http://www.snopes.com/luck/trump.asp


Dangit, it was so good too!
Oh well. Hey have you heard about that midget that killed himself on set of The Wizard of Oz...

All About My Vag- Well Not Mine But, Alright.

I feel like I've been on the internet forever. I remember all the stupid websites I used to read and message boards I used to be a part of...I was a jerk.

So when I stumbled on this site All About My Vagina (which I used to recommend to friends when I was about 14 or 15 lol) I was blown away at how few of the sites I visited are actually still up! Its always nice to see that she's still maintained to keep the layout and look of it simple. And now there's a STORE! Maybe educators should explore this site during sex ed rather than those awful overrated videos and lectures.

This one is definitely worth the shout out. A highly entertaining [and even educational!] read, I highly recommend it!

click to explore myvag.net

Let's Up The Anti on Dorky-ness Y'all!

Have a Twitter account? Own a Nintendo DS?

LETS PUT THEM TOGETHER!



“Now instead of playing Mario in the bathroom, you can tell the world you’re playing Mario in the bathroom.”

For Your Reading Pleasure: Unnecessary Knowledge

"Rats and horses can't vomit"

"Three years of a person's life is spent on the toilet."

http://www.unkno.com/

My Spacebar Is Breaking

Here's a new site for you to be addicted to !

Introducing SongTapper.com!


A website that (claims) says they can figure out what song you "tap" out on your spacebar by tapping the space bar. Now, initially I was skeptical. OF COURSE. And naturally of course I couldn't think of any other song to tap out except ABC's ... or was it Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star? No clue. But it got it! After that I tried Don't Stop Till You Get Enough by Michael Jackson for fun. Too much tapping, it didn't get it. But it did get random NSYNC songs. So give it a try. Take some time first to think of something good!


http://www.songtapper.com/

I Can Ping, I Can Piiiiiiiing!

Last week I stumbled on this seemingly amazing site called Ping.fm. On first look at the name alone it brought up to mind Last.fm (ANOTHER site I'm addicted to) and I thought...could this be better? But alas, they have nothing to do with each other. Well...aside from updating your friends with status updates.

Basically what Ping.fm is, is a site that compiles ALL of your social networks, everything from Blogger to Facebook to freaking Xanga (who even uses that anymore over the age of 15?). All you need to do is fill out ONE form with your status and it sends it out to every site you've added to the list. No need anymore to update your AIM away message, your facebook status, and your twitter seperately anymore people! I've only registered today (because the site is in Beta mode, you can only register with their beta code, freshly released this morning "pingbewithyou"!) so I still have a bit of exploring to do.

I didn't like that I had to add the Ping.fm application to set up the Facebook account >=-0 . I'm still not completely sure how I'll use it, as I have a tendency to feel better when people have no idea what I'm up to. I guess I can eat my words after that because I AM on Twitter!

Now This One's Pretty Good.

If you recall my post about the ATL Hoodrat, then you''ll appreciate this new video that was introduced to me. It's called the "ATL Hoodrat aka SOULJA GIRL REMIX!"

It appears that a group of people went out to make a remix of the infamous video, putting music to it and actually blending it into a somewhat decent song! It makes me laugh watching the passengers get up and participate and in the end the old lady getting up to dance a little.

Well done!

I'm A Big Fan Of Lists

And I came across this one in a stumbling adventure.

"Gone But Not Forgotten - the music lives on"

This site is a list of musicians who died from 1969 and on, listing the causes of their death either from natural causes, accidents and drug/alcohol abuse.

This site also led me to another fun list brought to you by the ever marvelous Wikipedia:
The "27 Club"

Scrolling through it's interesting to me to see how many musicians died in the earlier years at young ages from drug/alcohol abuse compared to these days. No one is badass anymore! That is, if you consider living fast and dying young "badass" which, I do. Nothing exciting happens anymore! Childhood stars aren't killing themselves! They're smart and articulate! Singers and songwriters aren't killing themselves anymore either! They just...sing and write songs!

All the more reason to teleport myself back to the 60s and 70s.

Part Of Me Wants To Spite You.

What Else Is New?

I Had A Dream

...that my mother joined Facebook.


Out of everything and anything that is wrong with that situation, the thing that bothered me most... was that she listed her political views as







Conservative.