btw: This photo was taken on my new camera. I love it!
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Monday, October 16, 2006
in honor of the birthday...
I will finally post some stuff about the show.
Lets start with some photos:
Source:
azcentral.com
j-mayer.org
black & white photos from johnmayer.com
And now some newspaper reviews:
Tom Petty and surprise guest fire up Glendale
Tom Petty, John Mayer showcase best of classic, new rock
I wanted to write more and address the notes I made the night of the show. But I have no energy to do that. And really, does anyone other than me care?
So, here is about all I can muster (at least for right now.)
Lets start with some photos:
Source:
azcentral.com
j-mayer.org
black & white photos from johnmayer.com
And now some newspaper reviews:
Tom Petty and surprise guest fire up Glendale
Tom Petty, John Mayer showcase best of classic, new rock
I wanted to write more and address the notes I made the night of the show. But I have no energy to do that. And really, does anyone other than me care?
So, here is about all I can muster (at least for right now.)
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
I'm glad...
I am not the only one who likes What About Brian. Many people wonder why it wasn't cancelled, but I am glad that it wasn't. Last season, there was only 5 episodes. I really hope that it gets picked up for a full season this year. It's not the best show - far from it. But I really like it and really love Amanda Detmer.
And now for some random feelings on new shows this season...
I am still hanging on to Studio 60, but I am not sure how much longer. I haven't watched last night's episode yet, but I heard it was good.
I am also still hanging on to 6 Degrees. I love the Campbell Scott and Hope Davis characters. Everyone else has potential though. Unfortunately, I don't know how long this one will last.
Heroes - love it. It has so much potential. I love the Hiro (the Japanese guy) character. But my only complaint is - do the cheerleaders wear their uniforms EVERYDAY and EVERYWHERE they go?
I have given up on Brothers & Sisters. Given up. Erased it from my DVR. I could not deal with Calista Flockhart any more. Loved Rachel Griffiths and Balthazer Getty, but Calista's face is so huge that she takes up the entire show. Also, it's boring.
My favorite of the new shows this season is Ugly Betty. It is flippin funny and entertaining. Love it!
And now for some random feelings on new shows this season...
I am still hanging on to Studio 60, but I am not sure how much longer. I haven't watched last night's episode yet, but I heard it was good.
I am also still hanging on to 6 Degrees. I love the Campbell Scott and Hope Davis characters. Everyone else has potential though. Unfortunately, I don't know how long this one will last.
Heroes - love it. It has so much potential. I love the Hiro (the Japanese guy) character. But my only complaint is - do the cheerleaders wear their uniforms EVERYDAY and EVERYWHERE they go?
I have given up on Brothers & Sisters. Given up. Erased it from my DVR. I could not deal with Calista Flockhart any more. Loved Rachel Griffiths and Balthazer Getty, but Calista's face is so huge that she takes up the entire show. Also, it's boring.
My favorite of the new shows this season is Ugly Betty. It is flippin funny and entertaining. Love it!
Monday, October 09, 2006
one of the reasons...
I have been feeling bad lately is because of all my mosquito bites. It has finally cooled down (and by cool down, I mean in the 90's) and we have opened up the house and turned off the AC. This is great and saves a buttload of money. But our front and back yard for that matter, must be infested with mosquitos. And apparently mosquitos can get thru the screens. I have so many bites that I can't even count. I am gonna have to start using my bug wipes in the house. Yikes. Last night I didn't sleep much because I could not stop itching. I found that I could scrape a bite on my ankle on the cording of the mattress. I scraped it so hard that I broke the skin and it looks like a burst blister. It hurts real bad. I have 6 bites on my left foot alone. Great.
i'm not dead either
I am here. I am alive. I just have not been feeling well and taking it easy.
Apparently life goes on if you don't blog. Who knew?
Anyway. I will work on getting caught up and post my review of the show. soon. I promise.
Apparently life goes on if you don't blog. Who knew?
Anyway. I will work on getting caught up and post my review of the show. soon. I promise.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
who goes to a Tom Petty show and doesn't see Tom Petty?
Well, me.
We left after the opening act. You all know that I went to see John Mayer. Who is really surprised that we left? It was warm and uncomfortable in there. Since I have not been feeling all that great lately, I was not upset in the slightest about leaving after John. I mean, can Tom Petty even compare? Some may disagree and that is your right. But whatever, you're wrong.
Anyway - here is the set list:
Belief
Vultures
Good Love is on the Way
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
Why Georgia
Gravity
No Such Thing
Waiting on the World to Change
In Repair
It was amazing. Amazing. I got teary eyed up when he came on stage and the lights were still down. I bookended it by crying (like for real crying. crying so much that I had to take off my glasses and wipe my eyes because I couldn't see. crying) when he started to play In Repair. What an amazing song.
Word of the night - A-MAZ-ING.
I will write my full on review tomorrow. But let me make some notes to myself...
-dela dancing
-solo on Gravity
-great seats
-no camera
-random crowd
-Harry Morton
-JJ smoking
Ok, that will help. Until tomorrow... sweet dreams of Johnny...
We left after the opening act. You all know that I went to see John Mayer. Who is really surprised that we left? It was warm and uncomfortable in there. Since I have not been feeling all that great lately, I was not upset in the slightest about leaving after John. I mean, can Tom Petty even compare? Some may disagree and that is your right. But whatever, you're wrong.
Anyway - here is the set list:
Belief
Vultures
Good Love is on the Way
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
Why Georgia
Gravity
No Such Thing
Waiting on the World to Change
In Repair
It was amazing. Amazing. I got teary eyed up when he came on stage and the lights were still down. I bookended it by crying (like for real crying. crying so much that I had to take off my glasses and wipe my eyes because I couldn't see. crying) when he started to play In Repair. What an amazing song.
Word of the night - A-MAZ-ING.
I will write my full on review tomorrow. But let me make some notes to myself...
-dela dancing
-solo on Gravity
-great seats
-no camera
-random crowd
-Harry Morton
-JJ smoking
Ok, that will help. Until tomorrow... sweet dreams of Johnny...
preach on Jean-Paul Gaultier!
Gaultier uses 'size 20' model
JEAN-PAUL Gaultier caused a storm in Paris last night by sending a plus-size model down the catwalk.
As controversy raged on about the use of size 0 models, the French designer made his own statement about beauty.
The woman - a New Yorker named Velvet - shocked the skinny front row fashionistas in a daring black basque, stockings and suspenders.
Strutting her sizable stuff, the curvy catwalk queen was also used to model bridal wear in Gaultier's Spring/Summer 06 show last year.
So why did the designer flout fashion's first rule and ditch the beanpole babes?
"Jean-Paul wanted to show beauty can be universal," said a spokesperson for the fashion house.
"He thinks all women are beautiful and aims to challenge society's beauty stereotypes."
"That's why he featured Velvet and a much older model in the show."
JEAN-PAUL Gaultier caused a storm in Paris last night by sending a plus-size model down the catwalk.
As controversy raged on about the use of size 0 models, the French designer made his own statement about beauty.
The woman - a New Yorker named Velvet - shocked the skinny front row fashionistas in a daring black basque, stockings and suspenders.
Strutting her sizable stuff, the curvy catwalk queen was also used to model bridal wear in Gaultier's Spring/Summer 06 show last year.
So why did the designer flout fashion's first rule and ditch the beanpole babes?
"Jean-Paul wanted to show beauty can be universal," said a spokesperson for the fashion house.
"He thinks all women are beautiful and aims to challenge society's beauty stereotypes."
"That's why he featured Velvet and a much older model in the show."
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
f***ng crickets
In our bedroom last night there was the loudest cricket I have ever heard in my entire life. It was somewhere behind my dresser, which just happens to be right next to my side of the bed. I tried to shake the dresser and make it stop, but every time the light went off, away it went. I couldn't take it. I went out and slept on the couch. But you know what? I could still hear it! Chris said that he turned my nightstand light on and slept like that until around 3am. Because as long as the light was on, it was not making noise. At 3am, he came and got me from the couch and I went back to the bed. Apparently the cricket had moved or just decided it wasn't gonna wait around for the light to go off. It was no longer chirping. But it made for a real rough night.
Sunday, October 01, 2006
"Grey's" hires McSteamy fulltime
This really makes me happy. He is so much drama. And I love drama on my favorite show.
And if you watch the show, remember to check out the writer's blog. They usually have a new post on Friday's about the previous days episode.
And if you watch the show, remember to check out the writer's blog. They usually have a new post on Friday's about the previous days episode.
Friday, September 29, 2006
yuck
I am off to do yard work. Chris took the day off so that we could work on the yard together. How thoughtful of him. Trust me, this time I will remember to use my bug wipes. We borrowed my parents lawn mower so that he could mow the yard. We have a push mower, but the weeds are so high that the push mower doesn't cut it. I wanted us to buy a regular lawn mower now that we decided that the front yard is gonna be all grass, but that got voted down. So yesterday, my dad brought his lawn mower over after work. Hooray. I am not sure what I get to do while Chris is mowing, but I know that I get to help. I am not looking forward to this at all. Plus, its not all that cool outside. Sure, its Fall and all, but it warmed back up this week. It was 100 yesterday. I guess that's why we are up now so that we can do it in the morning. The bad thing about that is that our house has east-west exposure, so the front of the house right now is bright and sunny. I am procrastinating...
Thursday, September 28, 2006
it tore my heart out
Last night I watched Terry Irwin interviewed by Barbara Walters on 20/20. It was the saddest thing. She was trying to so hard to keep it together. I can't even begin to imagine what she's going thru. I never want to have to know. She was trying to tell stories and sometimes she would start crying at the end of the sentence. I cried with her. I cried the most when she said that her son took a screwdriver out of the drawer and went over to a motor bike and started poking at it. She said that she asked him what he was doing and he said that he was fixing the bike so that daddy could drive it in heaven. *sigh*
Monday, September 25, 2006
i highly recommend...
L'occitane Lavender Mosquito Repellent Towelettes.
But the thing is, you actually have to use them! When we went camping, I used one wipe each day on my legs and arms and I go ZERO bug bites. But on Saturday, I go in my front yard to prune my fern and hibiscus and I get EATEN ALIVE! I didn't use my wipes. I itch so bad right now, it's not even funny. I have about a dozen bites on each leg. One huge one on my arm and I have a freaking bite on my hand! MY HAND! It's on my right hand, by the knuckle of my pinkie finger. It kills. I lathered up with Benadryl cream (which is 3 years expired, but its all we got right now) and it sort of works for a minute. I am in major pain. So the lesson in all this is - if you've got repellent, use it!
But the thing is, you actually have to use them! When we went camping, I used one wipe each day on my legs and arms and I go ZERO bug bites. But on Saturday, I go in my front yard to prune my fern and hibiscus and I get EATEN ALIVE! I didn't use my wipes. I itch so bad right now, it's not even funny. I have about a dozen bites on each leg. One huge one on my arm and I have a freaking bite on my hand! MY HAND! It's on my right hand, by the knuckle of my pinkie finger. It kills. I lathered up with Benadryl cream (which is 3 years expired, but its all we got right now) and it sort of works for a minute. I am in major pain. So the lesson in all this is - if you've got repellent, use it!
Friday, September 22, 2006
more on Prison Break
He's called T-Bag because his name is Theodore Bagwell.
Now, about the conspiracy... much is known about it, but it was all last season.
It's about a group called The Company. They are a secret group known only by those who work for them. They have major influence and power over many in the government and on up to the White House, controlling every decision the country makes. They basically owned Caroline Reynolds, the former vice president (and now president). The Company held control over the government's sway on an energy bill. After Reynolds lost the President's confidence and the support for a key energy bill, The Company dumped her as one of their associates. Then suddenly, the president dies (or is killed by drinking poisoned bottled water) and she becomes president. Caroline is on the outs with The Company now that she is president. We are not sure yet if The Company had anything to do with the death of the president or if it was all the vice president's doing.
So were does Lincoln fit in to all this? Well, The Company began some illegal dealings through Terrence Steadman's (the then vice president's brother) company, Ecofield. Someone in The Company leaked information about Ecofield into the public and then disappeared. That someone was Lincoln and Michael's father. They thought that their father left them because he was a drunk. So in order to bring him out into the open, The Company used Caroline Reynolds' power as the Vice President to frame and convict his son, Lincoln Burrows of Terrence Steadman's murder. Problem is, Terrence Steadman is still alive. The body that was found in his car was not him. The Company sent Terrence off to live in that huge house in Montana. That is where (in the first episode this season) Veronica went and Terrence is the guy she found there. It was The Company that came to the house and killed Veronica. And The Company's goal of bringing out Link & Michael's father worked, a little. He managed to slip some information to the judge that resulted in Link's stay of execution. The father also found and helped Link after the van accident he was in last season. He told Lincoln the whole story about why he left and why The Company is framing Lincoln. We heard most of it, but not all. Link was captured again after the accident and the father disappeared.
Ask more. I will answer. I love too.
Now, about the conspiracy... much is known about it, but it was all last season.
It's about a group called The Company. They are a secret group known only by those who work for them. They have major influence and power over many in the government and on up to the White House, controlling every decision the country makes. They basically owned Caroline Reynolds, the former vice president (and now president). The Company held control over the government's sway on an energy bill. After Reynolds lost the President's confidence and the support for a key energy bill, The Company dumped her as one of their associates. Then suddenly, the president dies (or is killed by drinking poisoned bottled water) and she becomes president. Caroline is on the outs with The Company now that she is president. We are not sure yet if The Company had anything to do with the death of the president or if it was all the vice president's doing.
So were does Lincoln fit in to all this? Well, The Company began some illegal dealings through Terrence Steadman's (the then vice president's brother) company, Ecofield. Someone in The Company leaked information about Ecofield into the public and then disappeared. That someone was Lincoln and Michael's father. They thought that their father left them because he was a drunk. So in order to bring him out into the open, The Company used Caroline Reynolds' power as the Vice President to frame and convict his son, Lincoln Burrows of Terrence Steadman's murder. Problem is, Terrence Steadman is still alive. The body that was found in his car was not him. The Company sent Terrence off to live in that huge house in Montana. That is where (in the first episode this season) Veronica went and Terrence is the guy she found there. It was The Company that came to the house and killed Veronica. And The Company's goal of bringing out Link & Michael's father worked, a little. He managed to slip some information to the judge that resulted in Link's stay of execution. The father also found and helped Link after the van accident he was in last season. He told Lincoln the whole story about why he left and why The Company is framing Lincoln. We heard most of it, but not all. Link was captured again after the accident and the father disappeared.
Ask more. I will answer. I love too.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
America's Next Top Model
Is it any surprise that I love this show too?
Hi, my name is Laura and I am a freaking TV addict.
Anyway, Top Model premiere was last night and my early predictions are AJ and one of the twins, probably Michelle. But it's still early. I hate most of the girls this year. They are all brats. Brooke has the best personality, but I don't think she'll last long. If you want a show recap, go here. It looks like it will be a good season though. The more bitches, the better the TV.
Hi, my name is Laura and I am a freaking TV addict.
Anyway, Top Model premiere was last night and my early predictions are AJ and one of the twins, probably Michelle. But it's still early. I hate most of the girls this year. They are all brats. Brooke has the best personality, but I don't think she'll last long. If you want a show recap, go here. It looks like it will be a good season though. The more bitches, the better the TV.
i've been asked for some info...
on my favorite show, Prison Break. I would be more than happy to share. I could talk about that show for hours. (and btw: I love that I am the go to gal on the show! That rules and makes me happy that now my vast knowledge of useless information can be shared.)
The dark haired female who has been going to the AA meeting is Dr. Sara Tancredi. Click that for more specific details. A brief summary is: she's the governor's (and soon to be vice president) daughter, a former doctor who became a drug addict, got clean, became a doctor at the prison, fell in love with Michael, helped him break out by leaving the door open, went home and took lots of drugs and almost overdosed, is now back at NA meetings, out on bail for assisting in the prison break, and is being used by that guy from the NA meetings to get to Michael to get to Lincoln. Originally, Michael was going to just use her to get access to the infirmary, but he fell in love with her too.
Anymore questions? I would love to answer them. Leave them in the comments.
The dark haired female who has been going to the AA meeting is Dr. Sara Tancredi. Click that for more specific details. A brief summary is: she's the governor's (and soon to be vice president) daughter, a former doctor who became a drug addict, got clean, became a doctor at the prison, fell in love with Michael, helped him break out by leaving the door open, went home and took lots of drugs and almost overdosed, is now back at NA meetings, out on bail for assisting in the prison break, and is being used by that guy from the NA meetings to get to Michael to get to Lincoln. Originally, Michael was going to just use her to get access to the infirmary, but he fell in love with her too.
Anymore questions? I would love to answer them. Leave them in the comments.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
i bought some
of Heidi Klum's jewelry from QVC. It's a sterling 37" Clover Station Necklace. It came in the mail today and I really like it. I do. Regardless of the Heidi Klum involvement. But the fact that it's her design helps. Love her. Love Project Runway!
Here it is, doubled up:
Here it is, doubled up:
where will i be
two weeks from today? Getting ready to leave for the show!!
In case you're new here... I am going to see John Mayer open for Tom Petty on October 4th. My original plan was just to leave after the opening act, cause I am not really a Tom Petty fan. But since I am dragging the spouse with me, he has been listening to some Tom Petty and I guess he wants to stay for the whole show. He even bought the new Tom Petty album. I guess that's cool. It won't be terrible. I will still be on such a high that I won't even care.
In case you're new here... I am going to see John Mayer open for Tom Petty on October 4th. My original plan was just to leave after the opening act, cause I am not really a Tom Petty fan. But since I am dragging the spouse with me, he has been listening to some Tom Petty and I guess he wants to stay for the whole show. He even bought the new Tom Petty album. I guess that's cool. It won't be terrible. I will still be on such a high that I won't even care.
tomorrow, baby!!
Grey's Anatomy (The Fray's How to Save a Life)
But my boy is on CSI! Such decisions. Grey's is my show, though. I will record them both and watch Grey's first.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
he said he was bringing sweaty back
Why Jake & Lance are hanging out, I am not real sure. But whatever.
when good refi's go bad
I haven't written about this before and I don't really know why. I will now, though.
We are in the process of refinancing our house. We had been throwing this idea around for a while, but when my car died it jump started the process. We decided that the best way to handle my getting a new car (and adding another car payment to our lives [my old car was paid for, btw]) was to get out of the stupid credit card debt that we (ok - mostly me) have racked up over the years. We wanted to refi our house and cash out some of the equity to pay off those bills. That way, even though we will have a higher mortgage payment, we would still have money freed up to pay for the new car payment. We went to our bank and got the process rolling. There is crap that happened with that between now and then, but I don't feel like rehashing all of it. Why I am writing about this now is the bad news that we found out today. Saturday, the dude came to do the appraisal. I got a strange vibe from him, but whatever. Well, turns out our house came in at about $20000 less than that original estimate. I knew that the estimate the bank used for the initial paperwork, might not be accurate. I knew this. I also knew that how much we get depends on the appraisal value. I knew all this. If I knew, then why I am so flippin pissed right now!!!!!!!!!!! Bottom line, we get about $10000 less when we cash out the equity. This might be TMI, and people might freak out... but we will not be able to get out of debt with what we are going to get. Yes, its that bad. Whatever. Don't judge. I really feel like this whole thing is a waste now. I know that its not. I know that we are locking in our loan at a good rate and we had to refi soon anyway, because of the loan that we originally had. I know that getting out of some debt is better than getting out of no debt. I know all this too. So, don't bother trying to tell me this to cheer me up. I am still angry about it. I have no one to direct this anger towards, so I am taking it out on the appraisal dude. I know that its not 100% his decision. I know he has to base it on other stuff too. But I still want to hurt him. Lie, fool. This is my livelihood we are talking about. Does he not realize that I need a car?!?! I am a pro at mis-directing anger. A pro, I tell you.
We are in the process of refinancing our house. We had been throwing this idea around for a while, but when my car died it jump started the process. We decided that the best way to handle my getting a new car (and adding another car payment to our lives [my old car was paid for, btw]) was to get out of the stupid credit card debt that we (ok - mostly me) have racked up over the years. We wanted to refi our house and cash out some of the equity to pay off those bills. That way, even though we will have a higher mortgage payment, we would still have money freed up to pay for the new car payment. We went to our bank and got the process rolling. There is crap that happened with that between now and then, but I don't feel like rehashing all of it. Why I am writing about this now is the bad news that we found out today. Saturday, the dude came to do the appraisal. I got a strange vibe from him, but whatever. Well, turns out our house came in at about $20000 less than that original estimate. I knew that the estimate the bank used for the initial paperwork, might not be accurate. I knew this. I also knew that how much we get depends on the appraisal value. I knew all this. If I knew, then why I am so flippin pissed right now!!!!!!!!!!! Bottom line, we get about $10000 less when we cash out the equity. This might be TMI, and people might freak out... but we will not be able to get out of debt with what we are going to get. Yes, its that bad. Whatever. Don't judge. I really feel like this whole thing is a waste now. I know that its not. I know that we are locking in our loan at a good rate and we had to refi soon anyway, because of the loan that we originally had. I know that getting out of some debt is better than getting out of no debt. I know all this too. So, don't bother trying to tell me this to cheer me up. I am still angry about it. I have no one to direct this anger towards, so I am taking it out on the appraisal dude. I know that its not 100% his decision. I know he has to base it on other stuff too. But I still want to hurt him. Lie, fool. This is my livelihood we are talking about. Does he not realize that I need a car?!?! I am a pro at mis-directing anger. A pro, I tell you.
Friday, September 15, 2006
insights on Access Hollywood
On same day album release competition with Justin Timberlake...
John: "I just hope he's kinda going 'You're going down Mayer.' cuz in my mind I'm like 'You're going down Timberlake.' But they're such different records, you know. He's bringing sexy back and I'm bringing sweaty back."
On Jessica Simpson...
John: "It would be odd for me not to recognize that this thing doesn't exist on magazine covers and in the air. The problem is I can't really shine any light on it, because it really has nothing to do with me."
Nancy O'Dell: "But was it so bent, I mean, that you never even dated Jessica?"
John: "Yeah, I mean, I wanna acknowledge there's two separate things happening. There's the home life that I defend as a guy who's just here to play music and you don't see me on red carpets like this and like that [making cheesy hand gestures]."
Nancy O'Dell: "You won't even go to red carpets."
John: "I don't go to red carpets, so..."
Nancy O'Dell: "You feel like it takes away from the music?"
John: "Absolutely."
Nancy O'Dell: "There are the people that would go, now they're more fascinated with you and they may go out and get your album because they're fascinated with your relationship. So that's not bad."
John: "In my mind that's cheating."
John: "I just hope he's kinda going 'You're going down Mayer.' cuz in my mind I'm like 'You're going down Timberlake.' But they're such different records, you know. He's bringing sexy back and I'm bringing sweaty back."
On Jessica Simpson...
John: "It would be odd for me not to recognize that this thing doesn't exist on magazine covers and in the air. The problem is I can't really shine any light on it, because it really has nothing to do with me."
Nancy O'Dell: "But was it so bent, I mean, that you never even dated Jessica?"
John: "Yeah, I mean, I wanna acknowledge there's two separate things happening. There's the home life that I defend as a guy who's just here to play music and you don't see me on red carpets like this and like that [making cheesy hand gestures]."
Nancy O'Dell: "You won't even go to red carpets."
John: "I don't go to red carpets, so..."
Nancy O'Dell: "You feel like it takes away from the music?"
John: "Absolutely."
Nancy O'Dell: "There are the people that would go, now they're more fascinated with you and they may go out and get your album because they're fascinated with your relationship. So that's not bad."
John: "In my mind that's cheating."
Thursday, September 14, 2006
my Continuum LP came today!
Hooray.
There was some speculation that the LP ordered from where I ordered it from was not the limited edition all white version. The reason people thought that might not be the right one is because the place I bought it from was selling it for a decent price. People had me all scared that it was just gonna be the "regular" album. But guess what?!?!?! Sitting here on my desk is the limited edition white LP, just like the one in the picture from my previous post. I so want to open it and see the beautiful photos inside. But I won't. I can't. I have the other two albums, Heavier Things and Room for Squares, on LP also and I never took them out of the plastic. They are NRFB. (for the uneducated-Never Removed From Box) And I have them framed on the wall in our computer room. And so this new one will have the same fate. Although, it will look strange having what appears to be an all white album in a frame. You have to look at it from different angles, or tilt it to see the image on the front. Whatever. I love it!
Also, the count down begins!! 20 days and counting until the show!
Off to watch Heidi Klum hock her jewelry on QVC.
There was some speculation that the LP ordered from where I ordered it from was not the limited edition all white version. The reason people thought that might not be the right one is because the place I bought it from was selling it for a decent price. People had me all scared that it was just gonna be the "regular" album. But guess what?!?!?! Sitting here on my desk is the limited edition white LP, just like the one in the picture from my previous post. I so want to open it and see the beautiful photos inside. But I won't. I can't. I have the other two albums, Heavier Things and Room for Squares, on LP also and I never took them out of the plastic. They are NRFB. (for the uneducated-Never Removed From Box) And I have them framed on the wall in our computer room. And so this new one will have the same fate. Although, it will look strange having what appears to be an all white album in a frame. You have to look at it from different angles, or tilt it to see the image on the front. Whatever. I love it!
Also, the count down begins!! 20 days and counting until the show!
Off to watch Heidi Klum hock her jewelry on QVC.
boo hiss
Gonzalez, D-Backs part ways
Bob McManaman
The Arizona Republic
Sept. 14, 2006 03:33 PM
Luis Gonzalez will not return to the Diamondbacks next season and will become a free agent, The Republic has learned.
Gonzalez, 39, met for 90 minutes over breakfast Thursday morning at a Scottsdale resort, at which time he was informed the team has no plans to bring him back for a ninth season in 2007.
He will be in uniform tonight when the Diamondbacks meet the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field, and most likely will meet with reporters beforehand to discuss his future and his eight seasons in Arizona.
Bob McManaman
The Arizona Republic
Sept. 14, 2006 03:33 PM
Luis Gonzalez will not return to the Diamondbacks next season and will become a free agent, The Republic has learned.
Gonzalez, 39, met for 90 minutes over breakfast Thursday morning at a Scottsdale resort, at which time he was informed the team has no plans to bring him back for a ninth season in 2007.
He will be in uniform tonight when the Diamondbacks meet the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field, and most likely will meet with reporters beforehand to discuss his future and his eight seasons in Arizona.
I know the world is black and white
I try to keep an open mind
But I just can't sleep on this tonight
Stop this train
I want to get off
And go home again
I can't take the speed it's moving in
I know I can't
But honestly, won't someone stop this train?
Don't know how else to say it
Don't wanna see my parents go
One generation's length away
From fighting life out on my own
Stop this train
I want to get off
And go home again
I can't take the speed it's moving in
I know I can't
But honestly, won't someone stop this train?
So scared of getting older
I'm only good at being young
So I play the numbers game
To find a way to say that life has just begun
Had a talk with my old man
Said "help me understand"
He said "turn sixty-eight"
"You'll renegotiate"
"Don't stop this train
Don't for a minute change the place you're in
And don't think I couldn't ever understand
I tried my hand
John, honestly we'll never stop this train"
Once in awhile, when it's good
It'll feel like it should
And they're all still around
And you're still safe and sound
And you don't miss a thing
Till you cry when you're driving away in the dark
Singing
Stop this train
I want to get off
And go home again
I can't take the speed it's moving in
I know I can't
Cause now I see I'll never stop this train
I looked and I don't think I posted these lyrics before. I have posted a live recording, but never the lyrics. This is my current, favorite song...
edited to add - other lyrics from Continuum that I have posted:
The Heart of Life
In Repair
Waiting on the World to Change
i finally found it
I have been looking this for over a week now. This issue is so popular that most places are sold out. There was one copy left at the Target I went to this morning. She really is a cute baby, despite her crazy father.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
photo blogging the opening of the Continuum package!
the mailer
it's wrapped in silver zip top bag!
the bag is just a little bit wider than the cd itself.
here's everything I get:the cd, a photo, a guitar pick, a credit card looking thing
that I haven't quite figured out yet.
the stuff without the cd
the cd and the papercase
the disc and bookletYEAH!!
TODAY
I know I just posted this the other day, but whatever!
I take my punches as a John Mayer fan. Today we were having a team BBQ and there was this table of girls (meaning all under the age of 23) sitting together. One of them used to sit by me and always pretended to be my friend. I knew she never really was and I really don't care. But today, she yells over at me, "Are you in the John Mayer fan club." Totally out of the blue. I blush and can't really deny it. I say, "why?" She says, "Because I just did." Not thinking, I say "Really?" all excited like. She says, "No, not really." I am a chump. I fell for the joke at the table. You know they were talking about me and making fun of me. Then this other girl says, "Are you the president?" By that time, I knew what was going on and in my mind I was thinking "fuck you" but I said, "No. Believe it or not, there are people worse than me." I was pissed. That's not really cool. It felt like high school. The (young) popular girls making fun of me. Whatever. I never let them see me sweat. (hehe. funny commercial reference.) I am over it. (Don't lie. No you're not.) One good thing is that it brought me down to earth. I get caught up in thinking that people are my friends, all the while I really know they are not. But I still get caught up in it. This just reminds me that 1. I really don't have friends here at work and 2. High school is just like real life.
WHATEVER!!!
Buy Continuum. Buy it on itunes. Buy the cd. Buy the LP!! Two out of three for me. (I don't use itunes. I like to own my music, not rent it.)
edited to add: photo of the LP
Monday, September 11, 2006
Sunday, September 10, 2006
daddy yankee
Have you heard of this guy? Dear god, my neighbors have. I will be the first to admit that we are a minority in our neighborhood, but it doesn't really matter. Why I bring this up is because the neighbors behind us like to have parties. Not just parties, but they have a freaking DJ and play the music outside. Loud. They live behind us and they also have bright lights that glare into our windows. See, I work on Sundays, so I have to go to bed at a decent time on Saturday night. I think I have gotten used to sleeping with the loud music. Funny thing about all this is that these are new neighbors and the people who used to live there had the same parties. I think the new people are related to the old residents, which would make sense. Also, the music stops for about 10-15 and then starts up again. It stops when the cops come and starts up again after they leave. Its the only thing that makes sense. Ah, whatever. They don't have them but a couple times a year and it really doesn't bother me all that much. I am not complaining, just sharing.
also out on Tuesday
And I am don't mean the slime ball Justin Timberlake. He is creeping me out. A song called Lovestoned? Futuresex/Lovesounds? Why on earth does he think he is so damn hot? I mean, he sort of is, but this new stuff makes me ill.
Anyway... what I meant to talk about is...
A new BNL cd! who even knew? sis, did you know? I was just thinking last week that I haven't heard much from BNL for awhile. Well, here they are. I'll have to order it.
edited to add: just ordered it!
Anyway... what I meant to talk about is...
A new BNL cd! who even knew? sis, did you know? I was just thinking last week that I haven't heard much from BNL for awhile. Well, here they are. I'll have to order it.
edited to add: just ordered it!
Thursday, September 07, 2006
should have done this a long time ago
I started making cards for people about a year ago. I make them for every holiday (at least I try). I just made one today and I realized that I should have been taking pictures of the cards to keep for myself. See, once I make them and mail them, I never see them again. I treat each card as a little piece of art. So, I started a site for me to keep track of my cards even after I give them away. I only have one right one, but I will have more soon. Check it out.
Three Things Meme
Three things that scare me:
1. snakes on a plane
2. death
3. the unknown
Three people that make me laugh:
1. me
2. myself
3. I
no, seriously...
Three things I hate the most:
1. cars
2. lying
3. work
Three things I don't understand:
1. why life can suck hard sometimes and be really great sometimes. why not a nice balance?
2. other people's family dynamics
3. my obsession with celebrities
Three things I'm doing right now:
1. listening to Continuum
2. feeling sick
3. thinking about doing some laundry
Three things I want to do before I die:
1. have a baby
2. go to Paris
3. stand up to my mother-in-law
Three things I can do:
1. fit my fist in my mouth
2. drive my husband crazy
3. stress myself out
Three ways to describe my personality:
1. funny
2. random
3. caring
Three things I can't do:
1. math
2. parallel park
3. stop eating carbs
Three things I think you should listen to:
1. Continuum by John Mayer (hell - anything by John Mayer)
2. RENT soundtrack (Broadway cast recording)
3. NPR
Three things you should never listen to:
1. FOX News (hell - any cable news channel)
2. someone telling you that you can't do something
3. anything by Toby Keith
Three things I'd like to learn:
1. the meaning of life
2. how to parallel park
3. to cook
Three favorite foods:
1. chicken (in any variety, as long as its not on the bone)
2. mexican
3. donuts
Three beverages I drink regularly:
1. Sierra Mist
2. Dr. Pepper
3. Coke
Three shows I watched as a kid:
1. Sesame Street
2. Mister Rogers
3. Smurfs
Three people I'm tagging (to do this):
I tag no one. Tagging is for people with friends.
1. snakes on a plane
2. death
3. the unknown
Three people that make me laugh:
1. me
2. myself
3. I
no, seriously...
Three things I hate the most:
1. cars
2. lying
3. work
Three things I don't understand:
1. why life can suck hard sometimes and be really great sometimes. why not a nice balance?
2. other people's family dynamics
3. my obsession with celebrities
Three things I'm doing right now:
1. listening to Continuum
2. feeling sick
3. thinking about doing some laundry
Three things I want to do before I die:
1. have a baby
2. go to Paris
3. stand up to my mother-in-law
Three things I can do:
1. fit my fist in my mouth
2. drive my husband crazy
3. stress myself out
Three ways to describe my personality:
1. funny
2. random
3. caring
Three things I can't do:
1. math
2. parallel park
3. stop eating carbs
Three things I think you should listen to:
1. Continuum by John Mayer (hell - anything by John Mayer)
2. RENT soundtrack (Broadway cast recording)
3. NPR
Three things you should never listen to:
1. FOX News (hell - any cable news channel)
2. someone telling you that you can't do something
3. anything by Toby Keith
Three things I'd like to learn:
1. the meaning of life
2. how to parallel park
3. to cook
Three favorite foods:
1. chicken (in any variety, as long as its not on the bone)
2. mexican
3. donuts
Three beverages I drink regularly:
1. Sierra Mist
2. Dr. Pepper
3. Coke
Three shows I watched as a kid:
1. Sesame Street
2. Mister Rogers
3. Smurfs
Three people I'm tagging (to do this):
I tag no one. Tagging is for people with friends.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
this is just humorous now
Mayer dumps Simpson after a week
Simpson Sings The Blues
John Mayer Doesn’t Want Jessica Simpson
Mayer Dumped Chestica
Jessica Simpson dumped by Mayer
Jess and John Mayer Romance Has Reportedly Faded
Jessica Simpson & John Mayer: Over Before it Started
Jessica Simpson Dumped By John Mayer
Jessica Simpson dumped by John Mayer
Jessica Simpson Dumped By John Mayer
I guess it's the only way for these "news" (and I use that term loosely) services to redeem themselves. Not, 'We were wrong.' No. Not that. They broke up. That's it!
So on the flip side, there's this:
How To Be John Mayer’s Girlfriend
Simpson Sings The Blues
John Mayer Doesn’t Want Jessica Simpson
Mayer Dumped Chestica
Jessica Simpson dumped by Mayer
Jess and John Mayer Romance Has Reportedly Faded
Jessica Simpson & John Mayer: Over Before it Started
Jessica Simpson Dumped By John Mayer
Jessica Simpson dumped by John Mayer
Jessica Simpson Dumped By John Mayer
I guess it's the only way for these "news" (and I use that term loosely) services to redeem themselves. Not, 'We were wrong.' No. Not that. They broke up. That's it!
So on the flip side, there's this:
How To Be John Mayer’s Girlfriend
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
to prove I watch more than just Prison Break...
I AM SO EXCITED FOR THE THE SEASON PREMIERE TONIGHT!!!!!
it all unravels
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/...
Not-so-straight Shuter?
A word of advice for publicists: If you're going to make up a phony romance for one of your clients, make sure she's in on the plot. Jessica Simpson's alleged love affair with singer John Mayer fell apart Tuesday as Simpson disavowed the relationship on The View. Simpson's after-the-fact denial—paired with Mayer's pooh-poohing of the claim on his blog—caused no small amount of consternation at People and Us Weekly, which splashed the story on their covers last week after receiving all-but-official assurances it was for real.
How did it happen? Insiders, in chorus, answered that question in two words: Rob Shuter. Sources say the publicist, who was pushed out of Dan Klores Communications several months ago after repeatedly getting caught at mischief, was the prime mover behind both the People and US stories. "This was 100 percent Shuter," says one person involved in the situation. "He broke all the rules of the game. He's a pathological liar. I wonder how much Jessica even knew what he was up to."
Others agree with that analysis, though some speculate that Simpson's father, Joe, and the head of her label, Epic Records, Charlie Walk, stirred the story as a way to drum up interest in Simpson's new album, which has sold sluggishly since its recent debut. A report in the new issue of Star blames Shuter and unnamed Epic "bigwigs" in the "dating deception."
That's not to say there's no kernel of truth to the claims. Sources in both Mayer's and Simpson's camps agree the two were engaged in some sort of flirtation or casual hookups--but nothing that "makes her heart skip," in the words of People's cover. A People rep says the magazine stands by its story, while Us Weekly is set to publish a follow-up in its new issue.
Shuter, naturally, denies planting the story, insisting: "We just don't comment on Jessica's relationships." Not on the record, anyway.
By Jeff Bercovici 09/05/06 5:03 PM
Not-so-straight Shuter?
A word of advice for publicists: If you're going to make up a phony romance for one of your clients, make sure she's in on the plot. Jessica Simpson's alleged love affair with singer John Mayer fell apart Tuesday as Simpson disavowed the relationship on The View. Simpson's after-the-fact denial—paired with Mayer's pooh-poohing of the claim on his blog—caused no small amount of consternation at People and Us Weekly, which splashed the story on their covers last week after receiving all-but-official assurances it was for real.
How did it happen? Insiders, in chorus, answered that question in two words: Rob Shuter. Sources say the publicist, who was pushed out of Dan Klores Communications several months ago after repeatedly getting caught at mischief, was the prime mover behind both the People and US stories. "This was 100 percent Shuter," says one person involved in the situation. "He broke all the rules of the game. He's a pathological liar. I wonder how much Jessica even knew what he was up to."
Others agree with that analysis, though some speculate that Simpson's father, Joe, and the head of her label, Epic Records, Charlie Walk, stirred the story as a way to drum up interest in Simpson's new album, which has sold sluggishly since its recent debut. A report in the new issue of Star blames Shuter and unnamed Epic "bigwigs" in the "dating deception."
That's not to say there's no kernel of truth to the claims. Sources in both Mayer's and Simpson's camps agree the two were engaged in some sort of flirtation or casual hookups--but nothing that "makes her heart skip," in the words of People's cover. A People rep says the magazine stands by its story, while Us Weekly is set to publish a follow-up in its new issue.
Shuter, naturally, denies planting the story, insisting: "We just don't comment on Jessica's relationships." Not on the record, anyway.
By Jeff Bercovici 09/05/06 5:03 PM
Camping pictures
Click the pic for more...
I'll post about it later, but for now you can enjoy the photos.
Jessica on View: Denies Dating John Mayer
Thanks to comebacknikki for the heads up. Freakshow Simpson denied it. Could it be any clearer now people? PEOPLE and US Weekly? And to those who did not believe what John posted on his blog was his denial, I stick my tongue out to you.
Now, can we put this to rest?
And after this, I felt a lot better...
Now, can we put this to rest?
And after this, I felt a lot better...
Friday, September 01, 2006
csi preview
An awesome commercial for the season premiere of CSI. I saw a 15 second version the other night, but this is a long version that is the whole song. Very cool.
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