Unconcious Mutterings

Week 150

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Replenish:: Re-energize
   
2. People:: are People
   
3. Trend:: Fad
   
4. Girlfriends:: Best Friends
   
5. Spirit:: Booster
   
6. Banshee:: Wild
   
7. Oasis:: Wonderwall
   
8. Thrills:: Roller Coaster
   
9. Fountain:: Pen
   
10. Boxes:: Christmas
    

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 149

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Stalker:: Obsessed
   
2. Outrageous:: Crazy
   
3. Carrying:: Card
   
4. Spirited:: Lively
   
5. Oh!:: Ah!
   
6. Grid:: Computer
   
7. Country:: USA
   
8. Karen:: Encarnacion
   
9. Candles:: Birthday
   
10. Relationship:: Single
    

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 148

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Amazing:: Grace
   
2. Delights:: International
   
3. Inspired:: Positive
   
4. Disgusted:: Disappointed
   
5. You:: Me
   
6. Vagina:: Penis
   
7. Palm:: Hearts
   
8. Sweetheart:: Valentine's
   
9. Guilt:: Trip
   
10. More to come:: Anticipate
    

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 147

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Stuffed:: Turkey
   
2. Armstrong:: Lance
   
3. Bruise:: Black and Blue
   
4. Content:: Substance
   
5. Musical:: Rent
   
6. Assistance:: Welfare
   
7. Scrambling:: Egg
   
8. Battle:: War
   
9. Extended:: Vacation
   
10. Discount:: Tires
    

Happy Thanksgiving!

Since I probably won't be online for the next few days I wanted to wish everyone a HAPPY TURKEY DAY! I'm having dinner with my fellow misfits. It's actually going to be a big party if you ask me. Be safe everyone. I love you!

Happy Birthday Beth!!

I forgot to post this yesterday, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my girl Beth! We must have drinks again soon. I will post a picture later of this beautiful girl. Anyway, Beth, hope your day was good and all your birthday wishes come true.

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 146

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Heads up:: Gym
   
2. Kicker :: Football
   
3. Aggressive:: Hyper
   
4. Getting ugly:: Drama
   
5. To be continued:: Mini-series
   
6. Twist:: and Shout
   
7. Form:: Document
   
8. On the road:: again (Willie Nelson)
   
9. Import:: Export
   
10. Flowers:: Mother's Day
    

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 145

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Mighty:: Mouse
   
2. Gotta find time to ....:: Pack
   
3. Statistic:: Average
   
4. Midnight:: Moon
   
5. Thaw:: Meat
   
6. Hips:: Shake
   
7. Reader:: Bartender
   
8. Related:: Family
   
9. Brilliant:: Bright
   
10. Posture:: Stance
    

"Mind your own Business"

I need to represent the UD Sports and Entertainment program. Got this from London.

‘Mind Your Own Business’
Music Scene Gets a Boost from Local Business School

Irving, TX- North Texas is no stranger to music talent. With Norah Jones, Erykah Badu, Jessica and Ashley Simpson, Bowling For Soup, and Pat Green all calling North Texas home, the area has produced a wealth of talent. However, many local artists never make it past the city limits. They may draw large crowds at local nightclubs and even sell a lot of CDs out of the trunk of their cars, but they’re never signed by a major record label. Often, business acumen (versus musical talent) is the critical success factor that makes the difference.

The University of Dallas College of Business is working to change the music landscape in North Texas. Through its new Music Business Academy, the university is offering seminars that focus on the various business aspects of the industry. In addition, the university has planned several graduate courses on the music business that will be offered in their MBA program in Sports & Entertainment Management. “We’ve met with a lot of local artists and music executives and we have found that there is a real need to develop the music business knowledge in DFW. The talent is here, but the business knowledge is not,” says Dr. Scott Wysong, Academic Program Director for the school’s Sports & Entertainment MBA Program.

Recently, the university hosted a free seminar open to the public entitled “Are You Radio Ready,” which focused on careers in radio and tips for artists on getting their songs played on local radio. To examine these issues, Music Business Academy co-founder and noted entertainment attorney, Ward White IV, moderated a panel discussion with local radio program directors, Skip Cheatam of K104 and John Candelaria of 97.9 The Beat. According to White, “Skip Cheatam and John Candelaria are two of the best radio program directors in the country, not just Dallas. They did an excellent job of giving local artists an insiders’ view of the business side of radio.”

In attendance were a number of local record label executives and artists. “Dallas music needs what the University of Dallas is doing. There is such a rich history of music in this great city and we need to come together to let the nation know about Dallas music,” says local Grammy award winning musician, Art Greenhaw who was in attendance at the seminar and has also spearheaded the university’s efforts. “I’ve been in the music business 25 plus years, but I really learned a lot from the recent seminar with the two radio program directors. There are lessons for all musicians to be learned from rap/hip-hop music.”

“Learning business tips from each other regardless of the genre of music is the name of game,” says local music executive and University of Dallas MBA student, Rodney “London” Williams. “I work every day with a number of very talented musicians, yet they don’t understand what it takes to make it the next level. The University of Dallas has a unique program and approach and I wanted to be a part of that.”

For more information about the Music Business Academy or the MBA in Sports and Entertainment Management from the University of Dallas, contact Scott Wysong, Ph.D. at (972) 721- 5007 or swysong@gsm.udallas.edu. www.thedallasmba.com/se
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Unconcious Mutterings

Week 144

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Deeper and deeper:: Scuba
   
2. Can’t help .... :: myself
   
3. Devil’s advocate:: Keanu Reeves
   
4. Superpower:: Superman
   
5. Threatening:: Evil
   
6. Played:: Scammed
   
7. War:: Unnecessary
   
8. Violate:: Hurt
   
9. Invest:: Money
   
10. Choke:: Chicken bone
    

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

I went to the mall after work today to avoid the Trick-or-Treaters in my neighborhood. I've bought candy these past couple of years but never had Trick-or-Treaters, leaving me with tons of candy. Okay, not tons, but enough. So this year I decided not to buy candy and just completely avoid the kiddos. I went to Grapevine Mills. Now that's the way to go. I like the traditional going from house to house, but the mall was filled with the cutest kids ever! Cowboys, Princesses, Animals, even Tigger and an Oompa-Loompa (which was a little scary). But being inside, every store had candy. By the time I left, many stores had signs that said "No more candy"...I thought it would have been really ironic if the candy stores had the same signs, but they didn't. Some ice cream place was even giving out samples...YUM! Anyway, I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween. Are you ready for Thanksgiving?

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 143

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Unbreakable:: Unreal
   
2. Have mercy:: on my soul
   
3. Do it better:: I
   
4. Settle scores:: Revenge
   
5. Comments:: myspace.com
   
6. Craziest thing:: Boys
   
7. Apple:: Green
   
8. Halloween:: Happy
   
9. Manageable:: Good hair day
   
10. Trick:: or Treat
    

Congrats to the White Sox!!!

Congratulations to the Chicago White Sox! I am a Cubbie fan. But I am also a CHICAGO fan! Chicago was in need for another championship. Where's my broom?! GO WHITE SOX...GO CHICAGO!! Woot-woot! Party in the city!

Unconcious Mutterings

Life has been pretty busy. Got a new job. Was on a cruise last week. Been busy being a friend. When I have time, I'll actually sit and write a good post, but for now it's been a while but...

Week 142

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Infiltration:: Invasion
   
2. Nice person:: Me
   
3. Debt:: Asset
   
4. Settle down:: Marry
   
5. Thomas:: Edison
   
6. Unforgivable:: Betrayal
   
7. Medicine:: Doctor
   
8. A year from now:: Satisfied
   
9. Neighbors:: Lowell
   
10. Dripping:: Wet
    

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 138

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Crave:: CPK
   
2. Whole package:: The Perfect Man????
   
3. Roommates:: Joanne, Danyetta, Diana and Tracy
   
4. 5:30:: pm
   
5. Lesbian:: Girls
   
6. Poignant:: Straight
   
7. Hurtful:: Mean
   
8. You and I:: Both
   
9. Grateful:: Dead
   
10. Giggle:: Laugh
    

I got myself a J-O-B!

Yes, you read correctly. I got a job! My technical experience and my music experience come together on this one...SWEET! I pretty much get to work on an Online Indie Music retailer! Since I started this past Thursday and I've worked up at the restaurant, I am T-I-R-E-D. So I'm cutting this post short. Thanks again to Beth for finding the site that led to this job!

By the way, prayers go out to all in the Galveston area. My family got out of the area okay and are now with my cousin in Arlington. My other cousin decided to stay in Houston. All we can do now is just wait. God bless us all.

Ten on Tuesday

Thought this topic was interesting and figured I'd give it a shot.

10 Ways Your Country Can Change for the Better (in no particular order)

1. Get a new president...I've thought that since the last election.
2. TRUE freedom of speech. No matter how hateful, everyone is entitled to their own opinions.
3. Make diversity and sensitivity classes mandatory. At least offer a day or week. We live in a changing and diverse world. Understanding one another may help us get along better.
4. People need to be more respectful when they are on their cell phones. If you are at the cashier or about to talk to a person, hang up the phone...you can call the person back. ARGH!
5. Refocus back on the US instead of other countries. If they need help they will ask us, but what right do we have to go in and tell people how to run their countries?
6. Promote vacations within the US. I have yet to see Mt. Rushmore or the Grand Canyon. Better our economy by spending at home.
7. Continue to support our troops no matter the politics on why they are still in other countries. Even though people don't agree with them being there, the troops need to know we still support THEM.
8. Clean up our big cities. Citizens need to take responsibility in the image of their city.
9. Require every big city to examine their public transportation system. Dallas only recently has really boomed in their DART system, but is behind compared to cities like Chicago, NYC, DC. This might help with the air quality too.
10. Americans need to show the love and support they have showed during 9/11 and Katrina all year round. National tragedies can bring the worst out in people, but the best definitely outweighs it.

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 137

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Less filling:: Tastes great
   
2. Glue:: Elmer's
   
3. Surprise me:: Spontaneous
   
4. Model:: Fake
   
5. Fee:: Student
   
6. Microphone:: Rock Star
   
7. Choices:: Decisions
   
8. To the bone:: Bad
   
9. Run!:: Forrest
   
10. Appeal:: Sex
    

Happy Birthday Troy!

Happy Birthday to one of my bestest guy friends Troy. Not that he'll see this, but if you happen to bump into him, wish him a Happy Birthday.


Still waiting for the music...

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 136

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Related:: Family
   
2. Soothing:: Aloe
   
3. Flashback:: High School
   
4. Turmoil:: Chaos
   
5. Immense:: Great
   
6. Guitar:: Nick Knirk
   
7. Nonsense:: New Orleans
   
8. Blame:: Bush
   
9. Childlike:: Innocent
   
10. Duff:: Hillary
    

Possibilities

If you haven't heard about it then let me be the first to inform you about this great album by Herbie Hancock. A friend of mine told me about it, let me borrow his CD and wow! You may remember him from the 80's hit Rockit with the electric keys and all, but this album is totally different. It's jazz inspired with Hancock on piano and some GREAT artists singing including John Mayer, Christina Aguilera, Sting, a duet with Jonny Lang and Joss Stone, among others. Right now I'm listening to Hush Hush with Annie Lennox and amazing. This is such a relaxing album. Go to Starbucks or Herbie's website to pick it up. Not sure if it's available at Best Buy or major outlets like that, but I know you can pick it up at Starbucks because my friend got it there and I was just in there yesterday getting a Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino...YUM!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 135

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Julie:: Steele
   
2. Emotional:: Outburst
   
3. Head of household:: Mom
   
4. Diva:: Mariah Carey
   
5. Devastation:: Katrina
   
6. Business or pleasure:: Pleasure
   
7. Crown:: Queen
   
8. Eastern:: Europe
   
9. Buzzed:: Drunk
   
10. Officer:: Friendly
    

Sweet Home Chicago

Yes, I am back in the city. This weekend is my best friend Joanne's wedding. So excited for this reunion filled event. Got some ole skool friends in town for the shindig. One friend wanted to go out tonight but I am tired (yeh, yeh, that's why I'm online at 12:14am...you know me). Don't worry partying will be done these next couple of nights.

Today, I actually spent more than 5 minutes in the American Girl Store. I was on a tour bus one time and the girl said that the two famous bags you see people walking around with on Michigan Avenue is the turquoise blue bag from Tiffany's and the big red bag from the American Girl Store. That place, no doubt, wins hands down. Jo's niece brought her doll. They got her a new outfit and she got her hair done for the wedding...yes the doll. She got a new doll and Jo's new niece-in-law (if that's actually a term) got two dolls too. Girls from all over the world flock to that store. It can be a little crazy if you ask me, but you gotta love it.

Meanwhile across the street Kanye West had an autograph signing at Borders. I keep asking myself why I didn't go. The line wasn't too bad. What an opportunity...argh!

Anyway, I hope to post some pics on here from this weekend so stay tuned. I probably won't be on for the next couple of days though, so everyone have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!!

Tragedy in the South

Sitting here watching the news....CRYING!!!! Prayers go out to those who have survived Hurricane Katrina. People have lost homes, family members, their livelihood, meanwhile others are stealing and killing. How do people justify looting? I understand they are in search of food, medicine, etc, but jeans, tv's, jewelry??????? WHY?!?!?! How do we as humans even think of breaking the law when there is so much other loss going on around us? People are shooting people. There is enough tragedy caused by nature, why do we need to hurt each other? Grown men crying, people roaming around with lost looks on their faces, a man searching for his wife, children oblivious to the true destruction, houses leveled to pieces of wood while other houses are submerged in water, why do we need to disrespect each other?

Mr. Bush...Thanks for cutting your vacation short and getting on with your job, that is the welfare of the United States of America. Too bad the tragedy didn't happen to Florida...maybe your vacation would have been cut shorter than today in preparation for the disaster that was about to hit our country. (Anyone sense my sarcasm?!) I heard that they had to halt air recovery efforts while the President toured the areas hit by the hurricane. Uh really?! Do you honestly think that people are going to worry about hurting our president during this time?! I'm sorry but saving people who are stranded on their roofs are more important than even thinking that the air space around Bush can be compromised.

Finally, just the other day they did a report on George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Mr. Cindy Crawford (sorry I can't remember his name at the moment), and their plans for this new Vegas condo/resort thing. I wonder if they will put that project on hold and help with the relief efforts in LA, MS, AL and GA. Does that not make sense?! Do we really need another hotel in Vegas? Will the celebrities that stepped up for the tsunami victims step up for their people at HOME?! Please do not disappoint me!

Anyway, these are just random thoughts as I watch the coverage over the past couple of days. Please pray for the survivors of Katrina. I can't help financially, but belief that a higher power will give the victims of this tragedy some strength is hope enough.

How do you measure a year?

I saw this on Yano's blog and had to steal it. I saw this a couple of years ago in NYC and it will be in theaters November 23rd. Check out the trailer for RENT!!


Here's a link to the Official Site for Rent the stage production. If you go to NYC, catch the show!

2005 MTV VMA's Recap

Okay, this is a few of my comments from the 2005 VMA's. They are always fun to watch just to see who's with who, what will happen, all the unexpected craziness, the performances, and the list goes on and on. It's just the show to watch! The theme of the night..."anything can happen" and it seems anything did. These are just a few comments, I started watching in the middle, but I'm sure they'll show it over and over and over and over.

- Bring the ROCK....more and more respect for Green Day.

- Random breakouts of dance routines and old skool hip-hop...FUN - NY!

- Orlando Bloom....HOT. I didn't think he was all that, but presenting with Kirsten Dunst...HELLO!

- What is up with Jessica Simpson's hair and outfit...HOW TRASHY!!!! Who told her she looked good? Fire her stylist! Ashley and Jessica are definitely of the same pod....retards.

- Why did John Legend, Snoop Dogg, and Mariah not win awards?

- Shakira's performance was HOT...literally, fire...haha...fire!

- Props to Kanye and Pepsi for reppin Chicago in the new commercial. Oh yeah, and he won a few awards...'bout time!

- Speaking of commericals....love the GAP commerical with Jason Mraz, John Legend, Alanis Morrisette, Joss Stone, Michelle Williams, Brandon Boyd and some guy I don't know talking about how jeans are like your favorite song...it just feels right.

- What's with the ridiculous R.Kelly performace? Lip-syncing? Acting? Supposed to be making a comeback?

- The Killers performance...KILLER! That would have been cool to see in such a small setting.

- Beavis and Butthead...do they really need to come back? Kinda funny but not.

- The Biggie tribute was interesting. The orchestra was cool.

- Still not a reggaeton fan. Every once in a while it's cool and fun to dance to, but when NaMicha and I went to Florida, every other song had a reggaeton remix and it got overplayed.

- What did Fat Joe say that they completely muted out?

- Coldplay...great band, but really can't get into them...sorry music lovers.

- Gwen and Snoop won for Diddy's best dressed...rightfully so...HOLLABACK!

- New fave bands...The Killers and My Chemical Romance.

- Kelly Clarkson rocked. More and more respect for her too.

All in all, decent party, but it seems the Grammy's are showing up the musical performances with better collaborations and surpises on stage. Diddy is not a host. He can throw a party, but his TV hosting skills just weren't there. That's just some of my thoughts on the VMA's. One day I will party at the show...one can hope, no?!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 134

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Girlfriends:: Irreplaceable
   
2. Here to stay:: Permanent
   
3. Call me:: Blondie
   
4. Frustrated:: Annoyed
   
5. Public school:: Chicago - Lane Technical High School
   
6. Glitch:: Computer Screen
   
7. Cheese:: Pizza
   
8. Director:: Spielberg
   
9. Pivotal:: Turning Point
   
10. Exclusive:: VIP
    

Live Music...miss it!

So last night I went down to Deep Ellum. The drive down there is such a pain in my butt, but when I think about it, I used to drive to Fort Worth after getting off from work so I guess it's not that bad. Went to see the JFJ Band, actually my guys with the JFJ guys. I need to accept the fact that they are now all just JFJ. I have to admit that they ROCKED out! The music is getting tighter and John and Mikey are having fun playing NEW music. Check them out if you get a chance. If interested they are competing in the Battle of the Bands at Sherlock's in Addison on Sept. 6th. Although different from the wakingNorman sound, they are still making some good stuff and you gotta respect that. It was good seeing some faces that I haven't seen in a while. Just weird not going or being at a show with my regular peeps. Ahhh the good ole days.

On another note...the last performer/band was Zayra Alvarez. That chick rocked! Check out her site for more info on her.

Happy Birthday Mikey!

Happy Birthday to my beautiful friend NaMicha! If you live in the DFW area, we's partying it up at Club Dada in Deep Ellum this Friday so come out and wish this chica a Happy Birthday!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 133

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Fan:: Sports, Acoustic Rock, Live Music
   
2. Scum:: Bag
   
3. Lily:: White
   
4. Humid:: Summertime in Chicago
   
5. Ghetto:: Fabulous
   
6. Remember me?:: Reunion
   
7. Polished:: Shine
   
8. Compose:: Music
   
9. Squish:: Squash
   
10. Future:: Destiny
    

The Debut

I wanted to see The Debut when it was in the theaters but never got around to it. Then on my last visit to Chicago, my cousin had the DVD with him. It's so cool to see my people in a movie, being real, representing our heritage and our struggles. Every Filipino-American I know can relate to some or all aspects of the movie. Actually when you think about it, any culture can relate in their search for cultural identity, especially among second-generation immigrants. Although the movie is predictable, a cultureless character in the end finding his true self and appreciating his heritage, it's still good in that it puts our brown faces on a movie and at one point in theaters. Support Asian-American filmmakers!

The Great Raid

Not many people have heard of it, but go see The Great Raid. I knew there was a war movie coming out, I knew Benjamin Bratt was in it, but didn't know anything else. Then as I was watching the news, they were talking about this movie coming out which had to do with World War II and the Philippines. Last year when my aunt and I went back "home" we visited Bataan so I got a little history lesson on the war and the US' involvement. Needless to say when I saw the piece on the movie I definitely wanted to go see it. It's a great movie and it makes me proud to be an American and proud of my Filipino heritage.



About the Movie: Set in the Philippines in 1945, "The Great Raid" tells the true story of the 6th Ranger Battalion, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Mucci (Benjamin Bratt) who undertake a daring rescue mission against all odds. Traveling thirty miles behind enemy lines, the 6th Ranger Battalion aims to liberate over 500 American prisoners-of-war from the notorious Cabanatuan Japanese POW camp in the most audacious rescue ever.

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Unconcious Mutterings

Week 132

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Idiot:: Dumb@$$
   
2. Rocket:: Science
   
3. Liability:: Insurance
   
4. Harmless:: Safe
   
5. Stringy:: Cheesy
   
6. Theater:: Movie
   
7. Gwyneth:: Paltrow
   
8. Use it or lose it:: Seat
   
9. Sonic:: Boom
   
10. Pucker:: Apple
    

Randoms

Just some random thoughts and updates....

Been busy, but not. Really need that day job.

Sushi Rocks! Just had it for lunch...YUM!!!

I am in the middle of reading three books. I suppose I should attempt to finish one at a time before starting a new one. I was reading Deception Point, but have lost interest. I'll pick it up again soon. Then I started reading The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love by recommendation. I was going to read it on my plane ride back from Chicago to Dallas, but as I was roaming around the airport I saw a book called The Rule of Four. Read the back and it looked interesting so I bought it. So far so good. I'll finish all of them soon...I hope!

I miss wakingNorman and my CD's. ARGH!!! Last sunday was fun for Billy's birthday. The guys got up and did Love Rears then Stuck in a Stare...I wanted to cry! They make such great music together. Everyone will soon get their shit straight and the band will be back stronger then ever...or will they? Time will tell.

Okay, need to get ready for work.

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 131

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Complexion:: Blemish
   
2. Teach:: Learn
   
3. Back to school:: August
   
4. Months:: Years
   
5. Nominate:: Acadamy Award
   
6. Favorite curse word:: F#$k
   
7. Concerned:: Care
   
8. Better:: Man (Betterman, favorite Pearl Jam song)
   
9. Escalate:: Rise
   
10. Unveil:: Opening
    

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 130

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Risks:: Take 'em
   
2. Abdominal:: Crunches
   
3. Radiant:: Diamond
   
4. The usual:: Suspects
   
5. Mix and match:: Clothes
   
6. Wireless:: Cingular
   
7. Remedial:: Slower
   
8. Mile:: Eight
   
9. Long lost:: Friend
   
10. Only one:: Single
    

Hello from Chicago!

Hey everyone! Been in Chicago for a couple of days now and it's been GREAT! Got here on Thursday and have been chillin for the most part. Saturday was Jo's shower. She's so beautiful and Steve makes her so happy! I love them both. Need to get the pic of the girls from them and their fancy schmancy new camera. Got my hair cut too! Been hanging out with my nieces...sooo cute! Anyway, for now, here's a few pics from the roof of my mom's building, we went swimming today!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 129

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Believing:: Faith
   
2. Invasion:: of the Body Snatchers
   
3. Boys:: Lost
   
4. Island:: Hawaii
   
5. Repeatedly:: Habit
   
6. Normal:: What's that?
   
7. Hex:: Curse
   
8. Tuxedo:: Black and White
   
9. Virgin:: Suicides
   
10. Cereal:: Rice Krispies
    

Happy Birthday Jo!

Happy Birthday to my bestest friend in the world, Joanne! We'll celebrate this weekend at your bridal shower! But for now, have a drink for me in NYC!

T-R-O-U-B-L-E

Trouble...but good trouble =).

Hi Beth! Shout out to my girl Beth, just because she's cool like that and I love her! That and she said she reads this thing...hahaha! There will be more nights like yesterday...just the cool people, the four of us!

Where are you on the highway of life?

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From Go-Quiz.com

John Mayer = HOT!

That was apparently a title I've used already since it appeared on the auto text drop down thing. It may have been when I saw him live last summer. Anyway, he is on KERA, public TV here in Dallas and WOW!!! HOT HOT HOT is all I have to say! Acoustic guitar, yummy lips, great music. He needs to come back to Dallas soon!!! Hmmmm....Chicago in September, maybe LA?



http://www.pbs.org/wttw/soundstage/jmayer/featured.htm

The "Me" Survey

At what age did you feel you were no longer a child? Depends on the situation, when I'm home I still feel like a child.

If you had to eat 1 thing for 7 days straight what would it be? Fries

Pick one- hard & fast or slow & sensual? Slow and sensual

If you could live anywhere, name it: Hmmmm...happy where I am now, but if I had to choose, NYC.

Pick one: snowy mountain or sandy beach? Snowy Mountain

Dancefloor or barstool, where are you more comfortable? Barstool, but I can dance with the best of them.

Pick one: water, wine, beer, or shot: water

Relationship with parents: I LOVE my MOMMY! She's the bestest mom in the world!

Highlight of your day: Today? Waking up...day hasn't really happened yet.

Favourite curse word or curse phrase? F*&k no!

Pick one: Bird, Snake, or Cat? Bird

Your feelings: open, guarded, or secret? Guarded

Dream job? On the road with a famous Rock Band or Events Director for a big venue

Pick one: sex with a... midget, amputee, both!? Midget

1st date, kiss on the cheek or tongue on the tonsils? Kiss on the cheek.

Name a place you'd like to revisit: Greenland...yeah really.

Name the last illegal drug you used: I plead the fifth!

What attracts you to the opposite sex 1st? Smile and eyes.

When home alone, you are most likely to do what? Watch TV and play on the computer.

Your virginity taker: regretful or fond memories? Fond memories, was my first love...or at least thought it at the moment.

Pick a substance to fill a baby pool and wrestle in: Chocolate pudding.

Ever been arrested? No

Ever have sex at work? Not yet

Can you speak another langauge? Not fluently, but I can get by.

Ten on Tuesday

This week's topic: 10 Countries You'd Like to Visit (that I haven't been to yet)

1. Denmark (has made my list because of a particular bartender)
2. Italy
3. Spain
4. England
5. Japan
6. Greece
7. Brazil
8. Puerto Rico
9. Australia
10. Iceland (just too see what the Vikings were talking about)

Lose Control

Missy Elliott's got a new disc out. Have you heard Lose Control? That's the jam right now. Here's a little taste...

"I've got a cute face
Chubby waist
Thick legs in shape
Rump shakin both wayz
Make u do a double take
Plan rocka show stopa
Flo froppa head knocka
Beat stalla tail droppa
Do ma thang muthafukas"
- Lose Control

Which Cocktail are you?

"Which cocktail are you?"
brought to you by Quizilla

What City Do You Belong in?

You Belong in London A little old fashioned, and a little modern. A little traditional, and a little bit punk rock. A unique woman like you needs a city that offers everything. No wonder you and London will get along so well. What City Do You Belong in? Take This Quiz :-) Find the Love of Your Life (and More Love Quizzes) at Your New Romance.

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 128

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Tolerate:: Deal
   
2. Release:: Relax
   
3. My Soul:: Guarded
   
4. Sax:: Kenny G
   
5. HP:: Printer
   
6. Worth:: Fort
   
7. Rockstar:: J.A.N.E
   
8. Terrify:: Horror Movies
   
9. Knock me off my feet:: Boys
   
10. Taunt:: Tease
    

What Kind of Sexy Are You?

You Are Boyish Sexy You're the kind of girl who gets along with all the boys. Whether it's holding your own in a game of touch football...Or kicking some major butt while playing Xbox. You hang with the guys easily, while still keeping your girly sexiness. What Kind of Sexy Are You? Take This Quiz :-) Find the Love of Your Life(and More Love Quizzes) at Your New Romance.

A Quick and Dirty IQ Test

Your IQ Is 105

Your Logical Intelligence is Average Your Verbal Intelligence is Exceptional Your Mathematical Intelligence is Exceptional Your General Knowledge is Above Average

A Quick and Dirty IQ Test

What Kind of Kisser Are You?

On a quiz roll...these are so fun!

Part Expert Kisser

You're a kissing pro, but it's all about quality and not quantity You've perfected your kissing technique and can knock anyone's socks off And you're adaptable, giving each partner what they crave When it comes down to it, your kisses are truly unforgettable

Part Passionate Kisser

For you, kissing is about all about following your urges If someone's hot, you'll go in for the kiss - end of story You can keep any relationship hot with your steamy kisses A total spark plug - your kisses are bound to get you in trouble

What Kind of Kisser Are You?

Kissing Purity Test

Your Kissing Purity Score: 63% Pure

For you, kissing isn't a casual thing Lip to lip action makes your heart sing

Kissing Purity Test

What's Your Ideal Career?

Sadly this is true of me...but those jobs would be boring. I'm a jack of alot of trades, master of most, just not specialized. I need direction!

Your Career Type: Investigative

You are precise, scientific, and intellectual. Your talents lie in understanding and solving math and science problems. You would make an excellent: Architect - Biologist - Chemist Dentist - Electrical Technician - Mathematician Medical Technician - Meteorologist - Pharmacist Physician - Surveyor - Veterinarian The worst career options for your are enterprising careers, like lawyer or real estate agent.

What's Your Ideal Career?

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

You Are Rocky Road Ice Cream

Unpredictable and wild, you know how to have fun. You're also a trendsetter who takes risks with new things. You know about the latest and greatest - and may have invented it. You are most compatible with vanilla ice cream.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

Update on me....

Just a quick update on me.

I'm addicted to myspace.com! Crazy, I've gotten in contact with old friends that I haven't talked to in forever. But I love blogger.com for my blog!

It's been a busy week. All week I've been in Arlington helping a friend out with a trade show, making dinero. This weekend working the hostess job. Next week have an interview with the AAC. The following week going to Chicago (woo-hoo!!!) for my best friend's wedding shower. Just keeping myself busy.

I'll post more again later.

Happy Birthday John!

Happy Birthday to one of my favorite drummers ever...


You're lucky I picked this pic!

Greenland Pics

Here are a couple of pics from Greenland. Yes I went a second time and this time got to see things I didn't the last. Good People, Good Times.

Me and my boys, Jerry, John, Mikey, Chris and Nick...wN and JFJ hooked up and are now having a baby...they are going to name her ??? (keeping it under wraps for now).


Mt.Dundas, we climbed it on our last day, yes we had been drinking. When were we not? Hope to get the pics of me on the mountain soon.

About me

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name:	Rosie
Birthday:	02/06/76
Birthplace:	Chicago, IL
Current Location:	Dallas, TX
Eye Color:	Brown
Hair Color:	Brown
Height:	5'3"
Right Handed or Left Handed:	Right
Your Heritage:	Filipina
The Shoes You Wore Today:	Brown sandals with a butterfly on the toe
Your Weakness:	A certain someone
Your Fears:	Lonliness
Your Perfect Pizza:	Pepperoni and Mushrooms
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year:	Getting a day job
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger:	LOL
Thoughts First Waking Up:	What do I have to do today?
Your Best Physical Feature:	My smile
Your Bedtime:	Between 2-3 am
Your Most Missed Memory:	Family Christmas
Pepsi or Coke:	Pepsi
MacDonalds or Burger King:	McDonald's
Single or Group Dates:	Single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea:	Nestea
Chocolate or Vanilla:	Chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee:	Cappuccino
Do you Smoke:	No
Do you Swear:	Yes
Do you Sing:	In the shower
Do you Shower Daily:	Yes
Have you Been in Love:	Yes
Do you want to go to College:	Done
Do you want to get Married:	Someday
Do you belive in yourself:	Sometimes
Do you get Motion Sickness:	Depends if I'm hungover
Do you think you are Attractive:	Not really
Are you a Health Freak:	No
Do you get along with your Parents:	Yes
Do you like Thunderstorms:	Yes
Do you play an Instrument:	No
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol:	Of course
In the past month have you Smoked:	Yes
In the past month have you been on Drugs:	Been on no, done yes
In the past month have you gone on a Date:	No
In the past month have you gone to a Mall:	Yes
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos:	No
In the past month have you eaten Sushi:	No...time to though
In the past month have you been on Stage:	Yes...but I didn't perform, the band I manage did
In the past month have you been Dumped:	No
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping:	No
In the past month have you Stolen Anything:	No
Ever been Drunk:	Yes
Ever been called a Tease:	No...at least not to my face
Ever been Beaten up:	No
Ever Shoplifted:	No
How do you want to Die:	Peacefully
What do you want to be when you Grow Up:	Still trying to figure that out
What country would you most like to Visit:	Italy
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color:	Any
Favourite Hair Color:	Any
Short or Long Hair:	Short
Height:	Tall
Weight:	Average
Best Clothing Style:	Jeans and a t-shirt
Number of Drugs I have taken:	1 prescripted, 2 not
Number of CDs I own:	Haven't counted in a while but it's alot
Number of Piercings:	3 (2 in one ear, 1 in the other)
Number of Tattoos:	2
Number of things in my Past I Regret:	Unfortunately I haven't counted, but there's a few
CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 127

Missed a week since I was in Greenland, but Lunanina says and I say...

1. Do-it-yourself:: Home Improvement
   
2. Pickpocket:: Crowds
   
3. Ballet:: Nutcracker
   
4. Resumé:: About me
   
5. Phenom:: Michael Jordan
   
6. Love/Hate:: A person who I'd rather not name
   
7. Unusual:: Suspects
   
8. Intense:: Deep
   
9. Interruption:: Break
   
10. Not enough:: Unfulfilled
    

Back in Dallas

Just got back to Dallas today from Greenland. Yes I went to Greenland again and this time we literally got to see things that we didn't the last time...it was 24 hour daylight. It's 1:30am right now and I am tired, I'm surprised I'm still up but once I get online, I'm stuck for a good while.

I want to thank all the people at Thule Air Base for another great time. A shout out goes to all those who I got to see again and the new people that I got to meet. If I forget you, please forgive me, but a "What's up?!" goes to Jesper (no worries, I don't hate you...thank you), Rachel (who looks better in your lingerie?), Dan (thanks for being patient with us), Connie (thanks for putting up/keeping up with the boys), Rodney (can't believe you struck out...i'm talking about the softball game ;-)), Joe (one more month!), Jessica (what's up girl...you crazy?!), Heather (I eventually remembered your name), Aubry (you're doing some good work), Corey (good luck with the MCAT), Mike (thanks for the rides), Doug (where's my coin?), Lonnie (see you at a show?), George (no money lost this time), Desmond (DJ, glad your friends in London are okay), Doogie (welcome back from vacation), Curtis (see you on another flight?), BD (aka Red Velvet), Tall Mike, Misty, Justin (where's our pics?), Colonel Haven, Colonel Buck, Jeep, Steve, Mike Marotta and Monti (keep up the good work, the base needs the TOW Club), Chuck (it's a good thing no arrests were made this time ;-)), Art (your barbeque was awesome!), those we hung out with at 708, the cops I ate lunch with and if I forgot you, let me know!

If you come across this and want to keep in touch, email me.

What's your Irish Name?

Your Irish Name Is...

Lorna Flynn

What's your Irish Name?

Who's the True You?

The True You

You want your girlfriend or boyfriend to be more relaxed, calm, and composed.

With respect to money, you spend as little as possible.

You think good luck doesn't exist - reality is built on practicalities.

The hidden side of your personality tends to be methodical in your ways - with trouble adapting to the rules of society.

You have a tendency to overdo things, but basically you value your friendships highly.

When it comes to finding a romantic partner, you base your search on information from your friends.

Who's the True You?

Me and My Big Mouth

Don't really know what I was thinking. Just trying to be a friend and opened my big mouth. Maybe what I said was true and that's why our other friend is mad about the comment. I know my friend is only looking out for me and I would NEVER betray my friend's trust. I feel ill...=(

Ten on Tuesday

8 Truths and 2 Lies



Posted below are 8 truths and 2 lies, it's up to you guys to guess which is which.

1) I'm a huge computer nerd
2) I coordinated dance routines in college
3) My favorite food is Indian
4) I was born and raised in Chicago
5) My favorite movie is "The Breakfast Club"
6) I am an only child
7) I am finished packing for Greenland
8) My first kiss was at 20 yrs old
9) I need to budget my money better
10) I once said that I would NEVER live in Texas

Feeling....

"I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut
My weakness is that I care too much
And my scars remind me that the past is real
I tear my heart open just to feel"

-Scars by Papa Roach

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 125

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Useless:: Waste
   
2. Radiant:: Diamonds
   
3. W:: Hotel
   
4. Unpaid:: Volunteer
   
5. Geek:: Nerd
   
6. Unfaithful:: Unhappy
   
7. Reboot:: Computer
   
8. No!:: means No!
   
9. Squad:: Mod
   
10. Fetish:: Feet
    

Reunion

Last night was FUN! The new guys played as a full band at Stadium and they rocked. Everyone was out. Friends that we haven't seen in a long time. Band members that are no longer with the band. It was good times. I just wanted to hear "Lullaby"...just once!!

By the way, if you look at the weather to the right it is TOTALLY OFF! I wonder if dynaweather.com is working. The temp is off by at least 40 degrees. I wish it was in the 50's. I will be in cooler weather in less than a week...back up to Greenland and this time, 24 hour daylight!

What's your Japanese Name?

Your Japanese Name Is...

Maeko Kawashi

What's your Japanese Name?

Hello Candy!

Not to think I've forgotten you too! What's up girlie?! This is a shout-out to my girl Candy in Chicago. Along with all my other friends that I've seem to have lost contact with. I love and miss you guys!

What Is Your Seduction Style?

Your Seduction Style: The Natural

You don't really try to seduce people... it just seems to happen. Fun loving and free spirited, you bring out the inner child in people. You are spontaneous, sincere, and unpretentious - a hard combo to find! People drop their guard around you, and find themselves falling fast.

What Is Your Seduction Style?

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 124

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Domesticated:: Pets
   
2. Cask:: et
   
3. Wayne:: Newton
   
4. Insidious:: Insistent
   
5. Cool!:: Joe
   
6. Dishwasher:: Julian
   
7. Little house:: on the Prarie
   
8. Stepford:: Wives
   
9. Hung:: Old West
   
10. Falling:: Star
    

B!tc#

Thank you to Angie for this...

BITCHOLOGY

When I stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a bitch.
When I stand up for those I love, they call me a bitch.
When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts or do things my own way, they call me a bitch.

Being a bitch means I won't compromise what's in my heart.
It means I live my life MY way.
It means I won't allow anyone to step on me.

When I refuse to tolerate injustice and speak against it, I am defined as a bitch.

The same thing happens when I take time for myself instead of being everyone's maid, or when I act a little selfish. It means I have the courage and strength to allow myself to be who I truly am and won't become anyone else's idea of what they think I "should" be.

So try to stomp on me, try to douse my inner flame, try to squash every ounce of beauty I hold within me. You won't succeed.

And if that makes me a bitch, so be it. I embrace the title and am proud to bear it.

B - Babe
I - In
T - Total
C - Control of
H - Herself

B = Beautiful
I = Intelligent
T = Talented
C = Charming
H = Hell of a Woman

B = Beautiful
I = Individual
T = That
C = Can
H = Handle anything

"If you can't do something right, get a woman to do it."

Have a great day!!!
And always remember what doesn't kill you makes you stronger!!!!

Ten on Tuesday

Haven't done this in a while so here we go...



10 Things You Wish You Knew When You Were in High School
1) It's okay to be sociable and hang out after school.
2) Sports is not a bad thing.
3) Don't take Spanish class for granted because you have an easy teacher.
4) McDonald's was not only for the "cool kids".
5) I should have auditioned for IDC and PomPons.
6) I should have applied for the college of my choice(but I do NOT regret UIUC!).
7) Having a boyfriend is okay.
8) Curly permed hair is not all that it's cracked up to be.
9) It's okay not to be part of the popular crowd. Once you get to college, these people you thought were untouchable are actually down to earth and real.
10) Buy your prom dress, don't get it made by some lady who specializes in mass wedding dresses...ugh!

Random Thought

Just a random thought, but it's sad when you go to church and they have to remind you before mass starts to turn off your cellphones and pagers. Do you think you are really that important that you can't remember to turn those things off in church, at the movies, in a meeting and someone else needs to remind you?

We Belong Together

Miss Mariah is coming back with a vengance. Did anyone catch her on the MTV Movie Awards? I love that song We Belong Together. It's a song EVERYONE can relate to.

We Belong Together by Mariah Carey

Verse 1
I didn’t mean it when I said
I didn’t love you so
I should have held on tight
I never should have let you go
I didn’t know nothing,
I was stupid, I was foolish
I was lying to myself
I couldn’t have fathomed
I would ever be without your love
Never imagined I’d be sitting
Here beside myself
Guess I didn’t know you
Guess I didn’t know me
But I thought I knew everything
I never felt

Pre-Chorus 1
The feeling that I’m feeling
Now that I don’t hear your voice
Or have your touch and kiss your lips
Cause I don’t have a choice
Oh what I wouldn’t give
To have you lying by my side
Right here cause baby

Chorus 1
When you left I lost a part of me
It’s still so hard to believe
Come back baby please cause
We belong together
Who else am I gonna lean on when times get rough
Who’s gonna talk to me on the phone
Till the sun comes up
Who’s gonna take your place
There ain’t nobody better
Oh baby baby
We belong together

Verse 2
I can’t sleep at night
When you are on my mind
Bobby Womack’s on the radio
Singing to me “If You Think You’re Lonely Now”
Wait a minute this is too deep
I gotta change the station
So I turn the dial tryin’ to catch a break
And then I hear Babyface
“I Only Think Of You” and it’s breakin’ my heart
I’m tryin’ to keep it together but I’m falling apart

Pre-Chorus 2
I’m feeling all out of my element
Throwing things, crying tryin’
To figure out where the hell I went wrong
The pain reflected in this song
Ain’t even half of what I’m feeling inside
I need you, need you back in my life baby

Chorus 2
When you left I lost a part of me
It’s still so hard to believe
Come back baby please cause
We belong together
Who else am I gonna lean on when times get rough
Who’s gonna talk to me on the phone
Till the sun comes up
Who’s gonna take your place
There ain’t nobody better
Oh baby baby
We belong together

Outro
When you left I lost a part of me
It’s still so hard to believe
Come back baby please cause
We belong together
Who am I gonna lean on when times get rough
Who’s gonna talk to me till the sun comes up
Who’s gonna take your place
There ain’t nobody better
Oh baby baby
We belong together

Live Music

Since working with the band and in the music industry I've been introduced to alot of unknown or at least not-as-popular or mainstream bands. Last night my boys joined our new front man on stage and they opened for Bob Schneider. He used to front a popular Austin band called the Scabs. I was introduced to the music by another amazing musician so I was excited to see that my boys were opening up for him. What a following this man has. And what a coinkadink that I get introduced to an artist one month and the next my boys end up opening up for him. Needless to say, the show was amazing. My boys rocked out and Bob was awesome! Go over and take a listen and check out his cool a$$ site!

Love is...

Love is patient and kind.
It is not jealous or boastful.
It is not arrogant or rude.

Love does not insist on its own way.
It is not irritable or resentful.
It rejoices in the right.

Love bears all things,
Believes all things,
Hopes all things,
Endures all things.

1 Corinthians 13

Cannonball

I haven't posted in a while so I guess I'm just catching up. Have you heard of Damien Rice? Well, our new lead singer covers his song Cannonball and it's a good one. Here are the lyrics...go to www.damienrice.com to check out some live footage.

Cannonball by Damien Rice

there’s still a little bit of your taste in my mouth
there’s still a little bit of you laced with my doubt
it’s still a little hard to say what's going on

there’s still a little bit of your ghost your witness
there’s still a little bit of your face i haven't kissed
you step a little closer each day
that i can’t say what's going on

stones taught me to fly
love taught me to lie
life, it taught me to die
so it's not hard to fall
when you float like a cannonball

there’s still a little bit of your song in my ear
there’s still a little bit of your words i long to hear
you step a little closer to me
so close that i can't see what's going on

stones taught me to fly
love, it taught me to lie
life taught me to die
so it's not hard to fall
when you float like a cannon..
stones taught me to fly
love taught me to cry
so come on courage
teach me to be shy
'cause it's not hard to fall
and i don't wanna scare her
it's not hard to fall
and i don't wanna lose
it's not hard to grow
when you know that you just don't know

True Friendship

Are you tired of all those sissy Friendship poems that always sound good, but never actually come close to reality? Well, here is a series of promises that really speaks to true friendship:

When you are sad - I will help get you drunk and plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you sad.
When you are blue - I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.
When you smile - I will know you finally got laid.
When you are scared - I will rag on you about it every chance I get.
When you are worried - I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be and remind you to quit whining.
When you are confused - I will use little words.
When you are sick - Stay the hell away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever you have.
When you fall - I will point and laugh at your clumsy ass.
This is my oath ... I pledge it till the end.
Why? You may ask. Because you are my friend.

Remember: A good friend will help you move. A really good friend will help you move a body. Let me know if I ever need to bring a shovel.

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 123

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Wally:: the Walrus
   
2. Phantom:: of the Opera
   
3. Slippery:: when Wet
   
4. Fungus:: Mushrooms
   
5. Slot:: Vegas
   
6. Type:: qwerty
   
7. Discharge:: Hospital
   
8. "We need to talk”:: Uh-oh
   
9. On the spot:: Truth
   
10. Liquid:: Water
    

To all the Good Apples

Women are like apples on trees. The best ones are at the top of the tree. Most men don't want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead, they just take the rotten apples from the grounds that aren't as good, but easy. The apples at the top think something is wrong with them, when in reality, they're amazing. They just have to wait for the right man to come along, the one who's brave enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree.

Now Men....Men are like a fine wine. They begin as grapes, and it's up to women to stomp the crap out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.

I love all my apples and grapes!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 122

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Exhibit:: Show
   
2. Evolution:: Science
   
3. Loser:: Winner
   
4. Hypnotic:: Dazing
   
5. Unlikely:: Source
   
6. Interrupt:: Excuse Me
   
7. Ambivalent:: Unsure
   
8. Rise and fall:: Communism
   
9. Indian:: Illini
   
10. Prophecy:: Bible
    

Dreams

As a "Thank You" to our lead singer, we gave him a frame with the wakingNorman discs, including the two albums and our music video. We also found a perfect quote for him that I want to share with all of you.

"Nothing is as real as a dream.
The world can change around you,
but your dream will not.
Responsibilities need not erase it.
Duties need not obscure it.
Because the dream is within you,
no one can take it away."
-author unknown

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 121

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Crowd:: Audience
   
2. Hamburger:: McDonald's
   
3. Choker:: Necklace
   
4. Lights:: Camera, Action
   
5. Tinsel:: Town
   
6. Testament:: New
   
7. Best part of the day:: Night
   
8. Election:: Nov. 2nd
   
9. Clarinet:: Band
   
10. Cake or death:: Cake
    

Those Were The Times....

"Those Were the Times" is a song that always brings back memories from college and the good times spent there. That song also applies to the ride with wakingNorman.

Today is my lead singer's last gig with wakingNorman. It's going to be a sad show. He is burned out and must give up the dream for now. The band won't be the same without his voice. The memories will always be there though and that will always be fun.

The rest of the guys are moving on with our new lead. Saw them all play last night and as much as I hate to admit it, they were happy and I wanted to cry because it was so good to see them happy. They haven't had a spark like that in a long time and as much as I hate to see the band go on without our current lead, this is what needs to happen.

"Those were the times, I will always remember with you..." Miguel Reyes

So you think you know everything....

A dime has 118 ridges around the edge.

A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.

A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.

A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours.

A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.

A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.

A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.

A snail can sleep for three years.

Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer.

All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill.

Almonds are a member of the peach family.

An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.

Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age.

Butterflies taste with their feet.

Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds. Dogs only have about 10.

"Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt".

February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.

In the last 4,000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.

If the population of China walked past you, in single file, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction.

If you are an average American, in your whole life, you will spend an average of 6 months waiting at red lights.

It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.

Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors.

Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable.

No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple.

On a Canadian two dollar bill, the flag flying over the Parliament building is an American flag.

Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.

Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite.

Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.

"Stewardesses" is the longest word typed with only the left hand and "lollipop" with your right.

The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing.

The cruise liner, QE2, moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns.

The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.

The sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter of the alphabet. *I knew this!

The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid.

The words 'racecar,' 'kayak' and! 'level' are the same whether they are read left to right or right to left (palindromes).

There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.

There are more chickens than people in the world.

There are only four words in the English language which end in "dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous

There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: abstemious" and "facetious."

There's no Betty Rubble in the Flintstones Chewables Vitamins.

Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.

TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.

Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance.

Women blink nearly twice as much as men.

Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks; otherwise it will digest itself.

...Now you know everything

Women's Ass Size Study

There is a new study out about women and how they feel about their asses. I thought the results were pretty interesting:
85% of women think their ass is too big.
10% of women think their ass is too little.
The other 5% say that they don't care, they love him, he's a good man, and they would have married him anyway.

Great Quotes by Great Ladies...

Cleaning out my inbox and came across this....

Great Quotes by Great Ladies

Inside every older lady is a younger lady -- wondering what the hell happened.
-Cora Harvey Armstrong-

Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out. But I can usually shut her up with cookies.
-Unknown-

The hardest years in life are those between ten and seventy.
-Helen Hayes (at 73)-

I refuse to think of them as chin hairs. I think of them as stray eyebrows.
-Janette Barber-

Things are going to get a lot worse before they get worse.
-Lily Tomlin-

A male gynecologist is like an auto mechanic who never owned a car.
-Carrie Snow-

Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you cry with your girlfriends.
-Laurie Kuslansky-

My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being, hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint.
-Erma Bombeck-

Old age ain't no place for sissies.
-Bette Davis-

A man's got to do what a man's got to do. A woman must do what he can't.
-Rhonda Hansome-

The phrase "working mother" is redundant.
-Jane Sellman-

Every time I close the door on reality, it comes in through the windows.
-Jennifer Unlimited-

Whatever women must do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.
-Charlotte Whitton-

Thirty-five is when you finally get your head together and your body starts falling apart.
Caryn Leschen-

I try to take one day at a time -- but sometimes several days attack me at once.
-Jennifer Unlimited-

If you can't be a good example -- then you'll just have to be a horrible warning.
-Catherine-

When I was young, I was put in a school for retarded kids for two years before they realized I actually had a hearing loss. And they called ME slow!
-Kathy Buckley-

I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb -- and I'm also not blonde.
-Dolly Parton-

If high heels were so wonderful, men would still be wearing them.
-Sue Grafton-

I'm not going to vacuum 'til Sears makes one you can ride on.
-Roseanne Barr-

When women are depressed they either eat or go shopping. Men invade another country..
-Elayne Boosler-

Behind every successful man is a surprised woman.
-Maryon Pearson-

In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.
-Margaret Thatcher-

I have yet to hear a man ask for advice on how to combine marriage and a career.
-Gloria Steinem-

I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man, I keep his house.
-Zsa Zsa Gabor-

Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission.
-Eleanor Roosevelt-

21 Clues a Woman Should Call it a Night...

My girl Julie sent this to me. Sadly, I can relate to a couple of them.

21 CLUES A WOMAN SHOULD CALL IT A NIGHT...

1. I have absolutely no idea where my purse is.

2. I believe that dancing with my arms overhead and wiggling my butt while yelling WOO-HOO is truly the sexiest dance move around.

3. I've suddenly decided I want to kick someone's ass and honestly believe I could do it too.

4. In my last trip to "pee" I realize I now look more like Tammy Faye Baker than the goddess I was just four hours ago.

5 . I drop my 3:00 a.m. burrito on the floor (which I'm eating even though I'm not the least bit hungry),pick it up and carry on eating it.

6. I start crying and telling everyone I see that I love them sooooo much.

7. There are less than three hours before I'm due to start work.

8. I've found a deeper/spiritual side to the geek sitting next to me.

9. The man I'm flirting with used to be my 5th grade teacher.

10 . The urge to take off articles of clothing, stand on a table and sing or dance becomes strangely overwhelming.

11. My eyes just don't seem to want to stay open on their own so I keep them half closed and think it looks exotically sexy.

12. I've suddenly taken up smoking and became really good at it.

13. I yell at the bartender, who (I think) cheated me by giving me just lemonade, but that's just because I can no longer taste the gin.

14. I think I'm in bed, but my pillow feels strangely like the kitchen floor.

15. I start every conversation with a booming, DON'T take this the WRONG WAY but..."

16. I fail to notice that the toilet lid's down when I sit on it.

17. My hugs begin to resemble wrestling take-down moves.

18. I'm tired so I just sit on the floor (wherever I happen to be standing)and take a quick nap.

19. I begin leaving the buttons open on my button fly pants to cut down on the time I'm in the bathroom away from my drink.

20. I take my shoes off because I believe it's their fault that I'm having problems walking straight.

21. I start believing that everyone in the room wants to see my boobs.

What Age Do You Act?

This is funny because I took the quiz and I act my actual age. Weird because I feel like I act younger.

You Are 29 Years Old

29 Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

How Normal Are You?

55% normal, is that a good thing?

You Are 55% Normal (Somewhat Normal)

While some of your behavior is quite normal... Other things you do are downright strange You've got a little of your freak going on But you mostly keep your weirdness to yourself

How Normal Are You?

What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

Another one for you for insight on me...

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free.

In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored.

You'd like to your lover to think you are loyal and faithful... that you'll never change.

You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please.

Your ideal relationship is open. Both of you can talk about everything... no secrets.

Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.

You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.

In this moment, you think of love as commitment. Love only works when both people are totally devoted.

What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Although my birthday was months ago, thought this was interesting...

Your Birthdate: February 6

A birthday on the 6th of the month adds a tone of responsibility, helpfulness, and understanding to your natural inclinations. Those born on the sixth are more apt to be open and honest with everyone, and more caring about family and friends, too. This is a number associated with responsibility and caring - this birthday lends a degree of concern for others.

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

Came across this from someone's site, I just don't remember who now that I've clicked all over the place. I think it might be Mike's...yeah yeah it was his.

Your Linguistic Profile:

70% General American English

10% Dixie

10% Upper Midwestern

5% Midwestern

5% Yankee

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?