freaking amazing

I don't even know where to start...

Jason Castro had his first post Idol gig last night in Tulsa, OK. He was the headlining act. There were two opening acts: Bryan Jewett & To Have Heroes. None of my friends were going to the show, but we did know that there would be a live cell cast online. As the day went on yesterday, we discovered that there would be a live VIDEO feed of the concert. I can't even begin to tell you how amazing it was. I never thought it was possible for me to like him more, but I do. If you think you know who he is based on American Idol, you have no idea. He has matured and gained a confidence that many thought was not possible. But not so much that he is a jerk or anything. He just finally believes in himself. He is still that same goofy guy, but... AH!!!!! I could go on and on, but I will let him speak for himself.
Hallelujah 11/29/08


Love Uncompromised 11/29/08


Shine Your Light 11/29/08


see videos of the rest of the show here.

It was absolutely amazing to watch it streaming live. At one point, there were over 400 people watching the live feed. We were all there in spirit.
This is just the beginning for him. After seeing him last night, it made me realize that its all been worth it. All the blood, sweat and tears that I've put into supporting him and our website... all worth it. Even if he does not become a superstar, he will be around for a long time. And he's got me, for sure.

what we are thankful for

a new vlog...

VIDEO REMOVED

spring awakening song of the day

Those You've Known

how sad that i communicate with my family via my blog

mom - please call me and wake me up about 10am at the latest. Thanks.

edited to add: THANKS, MOM

inedible jewelry

I found the cutest earrings online & bought some. They came today! I love em. I just thought I would share them. I heard about Inedible Jewelry on Pop Candy the other day. The are hand sculpted and painted. The have all kinds of different foods. I bought the peppermints, cuz they were too cute. When they arrived today, I was really pleased with them, but the neatest part... there was a hand written note thanking me for my purchase. Very cool. Check em out!

watch this

oh... this blog is totally gonna be about Spring Awakening for the next 3 weeks!

here is the performance at the 2007 Tony Awards (its a montage of 3 songs).

and the word the don't say in the last song... Totally Fucked!

!!!!!

I seriously have the best sister EVER! She called me today and asked if she could buy me a ticket to Spring Awakening as my Christmas present. WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THIS?? "Are you serious?" was my response to her. She bought it for me and got me 3rd row!
I am going on December 11th. I can hardly wait. I am loading the soundtrack back on to my ipod as we speak. I already know it all, but just to freshen up on it.
Lately, many people have asked me what the show is about. Its about German teenagers in the 19th century who are discovering their sexuality. If you wanna know more, you can read all about it here. AHHHHHH!! I still can't believe it!
Thank you sissy!!

layers meme

LAYER ONE:
* Name: Laura
* Birthday: November 3
* Birthplace: West Covina, California
* Current location: Phoenix, AZ
* Eye color: hazel
* Hair color: brown
* Height: 5'4"
* Righty or lefty: righty
* Zodiac sign: Scorpio

LAYER TWO:
* Your heritage: Irish, Scottish, German
* The shoes you wore today: none - don't wear shoes unless i have to
* Your weakness: boys with guitars
* Your fears: death
* Your perfect pizza: pineapple and ham
* Goals you’d like to achieve: motherhood

LAYER THREE:
* Your most overused phrase on AIM: change AIM to forum and the answer is "fuck"
* Your first waking thoughts: seriously?
* Your best physical feature: hair
* Your most missed memory: security

LAYER FOUR:
* Pepsi or Coke: neither. don't drink soda anymore
* McDonald’s or Burger King: McDonalds for the fries, Burger King for the burgers
* Single or group dates: single
* Adidas or Nike: neither... VANS!
* Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: neither
* Chocolate or vanilla: vanilla
* Cappuccino or coffee: don't drink coffee either

LAYER FIVE:
* Smoke: a long time ago
* Cuss: like a fucking sailor
* Sing: used to and now in the shower
* Take a shower everyday: nope. and NO, its not gross. every other day...
* Do you think you’ve been in love: yup
* Want to go to college: not sure about this one. been there and done that... but going back is always an option
* Want to get married: already am
* Believe in yourself: sometimes
* Get motion sickness: no
* Think you’re attractive: not really
* Think you’re a health freak: um, no
* Get along with your parent(s): depends on the subject
* Like thunderstorms: YES!
* Play an instrument: used to play the saxophone

LAYER SIX: In the past month…
* Drank alcohol: yes
* Smoked: no
* Done a drug: everyday... but not illegal
* Made out: no
* Gone on a date: no
* Gone to the mall: no
* Eaten an entire box of Oreos: not an ENTIRE box...
* Eaten sushi: no. gross
* Been on stage: no
* Been dumped: no
* Gone skating: no
* Made homemade cookies: no, but Chris made some
* Gone skinny dipping: nope
* Dyed your hair: no
* Stolen Anything: um... maybe. I can't remember

LAYER SEVEN: Ever…
* Played a game that required removal of clothing: no
* Been trashed or extremely intoxicated: absolutely
* Been caught “doing something”: depends on what you mean by caught
* Been called a tease: yes
* Gotten beaten up: no
* Shoplifted: totally
* Changed who you were to fit in: unfortunately

LAYER EIGHT:
* Age you hope to be married: already am and I was 21
* Numbers and names of children: 2. Katherine Amanda and Benjamin Christopher
* Describe your dream wedding: already married
* How do you want to die: at peace
* Where you want to go to college: ???
* What do you want to be when you grow up: I have no idea. if I did, that would make life a lot easier
* What country would you most like to visit: France

LAYER NINE:
* Number of drugs taken illegally: 1
* Number of people I could trust with my life: 3
* Number of CDs that I own: crap. I have no idea
* Number of piercings: 5
* Number of tattoos: 5
* Number of times my name has appeared in the newspaper: 0
* Number of scars on my body: too many to count
* Number of things in my past that I regret: are you fucking kidding me with this?

week 12

vs

edited to add: They lost. I had a feeling. But they played hard and were in the game. There were some mistakes, but it was a good game.

who wants to loan me $60??

Please. Please. Please.
Someone.

Spring Awakening. Here for only a few days. December 9-14.

I'll give you something. Like a limb, or an organ. I have an extra kidney.

must.see.this.show.

song in my head 11/19/08

Come Back to Me by David Cook

dc

David Cook's album came out today. Pre-ordered it on itunes. But it was leaked (on purpose) last week, so I've already been listening to it. I decided to still go ahead and buy it, because I want to support him. He really was the one who deserved to win. Even though I have strong feelings towards another contestant, David was the best performer. So far, the songs I like best on the album are Lie and Bar-ba-sol, but Declaration is growing on me. Check out the album. It's worth the buy.

song in my head 11/17/08

In My Place by Coldplay

poor blog

My blog always seems to be the first thing to be neglected. I should have done Na Blo Po Mo. That would have forced me to blog. Oh well. It's the middle of freaking November. When did that happen? I think its a big shock, because... oh, I don't know... I have to turn on a fan during the day. It's not cold yet. It sucks. I love the cold weather.
My blog is not the only thing that is being neglected right now. The house, the laundry, the dishes, me. My sleeping is all jacked up. I sleep during the day and am wake all night. See what time it is?? Yup. Still awake. Today's excuse is because I drank too much on Saturday night and slept in until 2:30pm today. Craziness. I was tired all day, but (my mom was right) by the time it was bedtime, I am awake. I think I will take a few hour nap here in a few minutes.
Oh... if you read this in time - MOM, CAN YOU PLEASE CALL ME AT 9AM TO WAKE ME UP? Thanks. Remind me that I told you to do it.
Well, I guess I should try sleeping. Then maybe some laundry...

week 11

vs



I am WAY late posting this. Few too many cosmos on Saturday night caused me to sleep in and miss the first quarter.
Anyway... Cardinals WON again! They are 7-3. I am so excited. They are playing great. Next week will be the true test. Playing the Giants!! But it will be at home, so they've got that going for them. But the last time the Giants were here, it was for the Super Bowl. So I'm not holding my breath.

couldn't have said it better myself

week 10

vs





edited to add: HOW DID THEY PULL THAT ONE OFF?? I am at a total loss as to how the Cardinals won tonight. I am so glad that they did. But it was by the skin of their teeth.

proof that god loves me

Idol's did an Elle photoshoot.

edited to add: Will be (along with the other idols) in the next issue of Elle on stands November 12th. With Carrie Underwood on the cover.

song in my head 11/06/08

Sweet Medicine by Jason Castro

The boy has been busy writing new songs!!!

lyrics:
i feel a little lost i feel a little blue
wish i could dim the lights and find my arms around you
(and bury) all this space that keeps two hearts apart
for a moment we'll be diamonds in the dark
cuz you got it, my reason, my only hope believe me love
cuz you got it, i need it, i cant stay away cuz
you're my sweet sweet medicine baby
you're sweet sweet all of the time
oh sweet sweet medicine save me
save me tonight, save me tonight
i pull you close to me and kiss you in the dark
first time feelings but we know just where to start
we dance beneath the sheets and sing a lovers song
you seem so beautiful so beautiful you are
cuz you've got it, my reason, my only hope believe me
you're my sweet sweet medicine baby
you're sweet sweet all of the time
oh sweet sweet medicine save me
save me tonight, save me tonight
blue skies, baby gives me blues skies
baby gives me blue skies, how i love my blue skies....ohhhhhh
cuz you've got it, my reason, my only hope believe me love
cuz you've got it, i need it, i cant stay away cuz
you're my sweet sweet medicine baby
you're sweet sweet all of the time
oh sweet sweet medicine baby
save me tonight, save me tonight save me tonight
sweet sweet all of the time, save me tonight, save me tonight
save me tonight

song in my head 11/05/08

Light On by David Cook

yes we can!

What a day! What a night!

I am proud to be an American for the first time in a very long time.

thanks

happy birthday to me

Today, I am 31 years old. Thrilling.

new pics of tattoos

Here they are 2 days later...

week 9

vs

new ink

left wrist


right wrist

These were taken at the tattoo shop before she wrapped them up. She wanted me to keep them wrapped all night, so I took the pictures then. I had to share. I love them!

edited to add: This is where I had it done, by Heather Alvin.

i cannot wait

Tomorrow Tonight I am getting a new tattoo! Actually it will be two, but done at the same time. I have an appointment for 6:30pm. I am sooooooooo excited. I take this very seriously. When I turned 30, I wanted to get a tattoo to memorialize the event. But at the time, I did not know what I wanted to get. So, instead of just getting something random for the sake of doing it, I put it off. Earlier in the year, I finally figured out what I wanted and where. And now, since Monday is my 31st birthday, I am ready to do it. Over the course of 13 years, I have only gotten 3 tattoos. Each and every time, it took a long time for me to decide what to get. Like I said, I take it seriously. I know it is permanent and don't want to regret it later. I know that once I think it thru and make the decision, I will not regret it. It does hurt. Yes it does. But you know what? The pain lasts only as long as it takes for the tattoo. After that, its over. I can handle pain, as long as I know that it won't last forever. Mind over matter. You just don't watch and squeeze the hand of the person you bring with you. (Chris is gonna come with me.) I often curse under my breath during it too. But fer real!! I am so happy to finally get them done!! Of course I will photo it!