Alright, I admit it. I love American Idol. And for no real reason. I feel really bad for the ones who can't sing... and just get awkward for the ones that don't realize they can't sing. I love it when there is some sappy story behind how that phenomenal singer got to the auditions (see Chris Daughtry... he and his wife and his children melted my heart from day one. AND, I still think he should have won, although, in the end, it was better for his career that he didn't).
So, I am one of the many counting down the days until the return of American Idol, especially with the writers strike. We have no new TV, and it is getting pretty hard. Back to depending on Netflix for my entertainment, I guess.
Anyway, here is a fun news article concerning American Idol.
12.18.2007
12.17.2007
About Me
So, I really want a cool "About Me" section on Facebook... but for some reason I am afraid to put it up. So, I am taking a small step and letting you see if first. Then maybe if I get brave and less afraid of what people may think if I post it, I will...
Here it is:
I love all gummy candy (sour worms, gummy bears, starburst, etc)... chocolate is so-so. If I eat it, I prefer it in the form of Snickers, Milky Way or Twix. I hate ALL white chocolate. Thinking about it makes me gag.
I love to dance, but am pretty much a goof ball when i do. I also love music. If I could change one thing about myself, I would totally give myself some sort of musical ability. Wait, that's not entirely true. I would also change my height. So, there are two things I would change about myself. I know those are both kind of superficial, but I am not ready to let people in enough to tell them other things I would change about myself.
I truly love bookstores. I could spend hours getting lost in the racks, getting to know each book and its story. Books are like people to me, and I just want to get to know each one. I also tend to get lost in office supply stores. I don't know why. I have always loved office supplies and the stores. Its my secret obsession.
I consider myself organized, although my messy room doesn't reflect that. I may be organized in a bad way... like sometimes I take so much time organizing and making lists that I waste precious time. However, when things overwhelm me, spending that time organizing calms me.
I am really self conscious, to the point of selfishness I have recently realized. It makes me nervous to post this, but I think I need to... let people in and all that jazz.
I really enjoy reading people's "About Me" sections... and if you truly know me, then you know I spent a very long time agonizing about what to put here.
Here it is:
I love all gummy candy (sour worms, gummy bears, starburst, etc)... chocolate is so-so. If I eat it, I prefer it in the form of Snickers, Milky Way or Twix. I hate ALL white chocolate. Thinking about it makes me gag.
I love to dance, but am pretty much a goof ball when i do. I also love music. If I could change one thing about myself, I would totally give myself some sort of musical ability. Wait, that's not entirely true. I would also change my height. So, there are two things I would change about myself. I know those are both kind of superficial, but I am not ready to let people in enough to tell them other things I would change about myself.
I truly love bookstores. I could spend hours getting lost in the racks, getting to know each book and its story. Books are like people to me, and I just want to get to know each one. I also tend to get lost in office supply stores. I don't know why. I have always loved office supplies and the stores. Its my secret obsession.
I consider myself organized, although my messy room doesn't reflect that. I may be organized in a bad way... like sometimes I take so much time organizing and making lists that I waste precious time. However, when things overwhelm me, spending that time organizing calms me.
I am really self conscious, to the point of selfishness I have recently realized. It makes me nervous to post this, but I think I need to... let people in and all that jazz.
I really enjoy reading people's "About Me" sections... and if you truly know me, then you know I spent a very long time agonizing about what to put here.
iTunes
I am bored and thought I would do this for some entertainment value. This is only a selected random list as it is my iPod we are using here... not iTunes... my iTunes would be really random as I have tones of songs. But, the iPod will work for now.
Put itunes on random and write down the name of the song
Opening Credits: Sure About It by Hanson (yes, Mmmbop Hanson)
Waking up: Fool the World by Drake Bell
First Day at Highschool: I've Got You Babe by Sonny and Cher
Falling In Love: Love on the Outside by BBMak
Fight Song: Ice Cream by Sarah McLachlan (ok, not even close to a fight song, but maybe it makes sense... I hate fighting)
Breaking Up: Let the Good Times Roll by Shirley & Lee
Prom: Do What You Want by Drake Bell
Life: Sparkling Diamonds by Nicole Kidman (from Moulin Rouge)
Mental Breakdown: Blessed by Martina McBride
Driving: The Sweet Escape by Gwen Stefani
Flashback: Thank You, Lord by John Meixner
Getting Back Together: Neverland by Bryan Greenberg
Wedding: Take Me Home Tonight, verison by acapella group Madison Project
Birth of Child: Bed of Lies by Matchbox 20 (ummm, I don't know how I feel about this)
Final Battle: City of Blind Lights by U2
Death Scene: L.O.V.E by Chelsea Krombach
Funeral Song: This Time Around by Hanson
End Credits: You Won't Be Mind by Matchbox20
Maybe I will do this again with iTunes. But still kinda fun.
Put itunes on random and write down the name of the song
Opening Credits: Sure About It by Hanson (yes, Mmmbop Hanson)
Waking up: Fool the World by Drake Bell
First Day at Highschool: I've Got You Babe by Sonny and Cher
Falling In Love: Love on the Outside by BBMak
Fight Song: Ice Cream by Sarah McLachlan (ok, not even close to a fight song, but maybe it makes sense... I hate fighting)
Breaking Up: Let the Good Times Roll by Shirley & Lee
Prom: Do What You Want by Drake Bell
Life: Sparkling Diamonds by Nicole Kidman (from Moulin Rouge)
Mental Breakdown: Blessed by Martina McBride
Driving: The Sweet Escape by Gwen Stefani
Flashback: Thank You, Lord by John Meixner
Getting Back Together: Neverland by Bryan Greenberg
Wedding: Take Me Home Tonight, verison by acapella group Madison Project
Birth of Child: Bed of Lies by Matchbox 20 (ummm, I don't know how I feel about this)
Final Battle: City of Blind Lights by U2
Death Scene: L.O.V.E by Chelsea Krombach
Funeral Song: This Time Around by Hanson
End Credits: You Won't Be Mind by Matchbox20
Maybe I will do this again with iTunes. But still kinda fun.
2007 ReCap
Click here for some great political cartoons that cover 2007. I won't comment on all of them, but I do have to comment on a couple.
#3:
I only enjoy this one now that I have been living in Durham/Raleigh and worked at Duke. The Duke Lacrosse players were raped by the justice system, and I hope Nifong gets punished. Amazing how a little power can really go to some one's head... especially when they want to make some sort of political statement.
#5:
Gas prices are outrageous. And there are probably a million reasons why... I won't disagree with that. I, however, will say that I am sure one major reason why they are so high is because of the oil companies' greed. End of story. They are earning more than plenty and here we are all paying an arm and a leg for it. I am positive I spend more on gas each week that I do on food. Sad.
#9:
I think this cartoon is so true. I do not think anyone should be forced to take a vaccine. I do think the vaccines for polio, chicken pox, etc make sense to have. You have them as I child, and they have proven to be successful. I know there are some arguments that they may trigger autism... and maybe when I am a mother I will do some more research. However, i am hesitant about this whole cervical cancer vaccine... it doesn't cure cancer... nor 100% prevent it. All it does is protect against a virus that could possibly (sense they might factor here?) cause cervical cancer. I am sorry, at this point I would not want my daughter having the vaccine. And I don't think the government should mandate it. But, hey if they mandate it, and as this cartoon points out, lets make circumcision mandatory. It has been shown to prevent the spread of AIDS. (sarcasm here for the last sentence or two, just in case you missed it).
#21:
I admit it. I love People Magazine. I miss Behind the Scenes on VH1, and I have been known to watch a True Hollywood Story. However, I am sickened by the celebrity gossip world. I think it has gone to far. What has Paris Hilton ever done to be famous? She can't act (but seemingly has been hired for some really bad movies). She can't sing, yet she had a record. She is pretty (maybe? I don't think so), and rich... and therefore news worthy. And not just People news worthy, but what she does gets on the News... on CNN... All I have to ask is... really? CNN and other news outlets, please stick to real news. If you are desperate for something to cover, look to people who are truly making a difference in your community. I know there are some. Oh, and if I see one more story about Anna Nicole and her whole saga on CNN or any real news outlet I will barf and never watch again. Got it?
#25:
Enough said. I personally agree with this cartoon. That is all.
#42:
I don't know why everyone was so high strung about the airport delays over Thanksgiving. I flew and definitely had some delays but nothing to stress about. The hype made it all very anticlimactic.
Well, that is all. Happy Holidays!
PS, I am still not good at the regular updating of this blog... but I am trying. I was inspired recently by a friends blog. I wish I could write like her. I'll keep trying, though!
#3:
I only enjoy this one now that I have been living in Durham/Raleigh and worked at Duke. The Duke Lacrosse players were raped by the justice system, and I hope Nifong gets punished. Amazing how a little power can really go to some one's head... especially when they want to make some sort of political statement.
#5:
Gas prices are outrageous. And there are probably a million reasons why... I won't disagree with that. I, however, will say that I am sure one major reason why they are so high is because of the oil companies' greed. End of story. They are earning more than plenty and here we are all paying an arm and a leg for it. I am positive I spend more on gas each week that I do on food. Sad.
#9:
I think this cartoon is so true. I do not think anyone should be forced to take a vaccine. I do think the vaccines for polio, chicken pox, etc make sense to have. You have them as I child, and they have proven to be successful. I know there are some arguments that they may trigger autism... and maybe when I am a mother I will do some more research. However, i am hesitant about this whole cervical cancer vaccine... it doesn't cure cancer... nor 100% prevent it. All it does is protect against a virus that could possibly (sense they might factor here?) cause cervical cancer. I am sorry, at this point I would not want my daughter having the vaccine. And I don't think the government should mandate it. But, hey if they mandate it, and as this cartoon points out, lets make circumcision mandatory. It has been shown to prevent the spread of AIDS. (sarcasm here for the last sentence or two, just in case you missed it).
#21:
I admit it. I love People Magazine. I miss Behind the Scenes on VH1, and I have been known to watch a True Hollywood Story. However, I am sickened by the celebrity gossip world. I think it has gone to far. What has Paris Hilton ever done to be famous? She can't act (but seemingly has been hired for some really bad movies). She can't sing, yet she had a record. She is pretty (maybe? I don't think so), and rich... and therefore news worthy. And not just People news worthy, but what she does gets on the News... on CNN... All I have to ask is... really? CNN and other news outlets, please stick to real news. If you are desperate for something to cover, look to people who are truly making a difference in your community. I know there are some. Oh, and if I see one more story about Anna Nicole and her whole saga on CNN or any real news outlet I will barf and never watch again. Got it?
#25:
Enough said. I personally agree with this cartoon. That is all.
#42:
I don't know why everyone was so high strung about the airport delays over Thanksgiving. I flew and definitely had some delays but nothing to stress about. The hype made it all very anticlimactic.
Well, that is all. Happy Holidays!
PS, I am still not good at the regular updating of this blog... but I am trying. I was inspired recently by a friends blog. I wish I could write like her. I'll keep trying, though!
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