Time to Start Updating

I've been bad about updating this, but with Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, who can keep up?! But I will try to start updating this little blog o mine a little more. For now, I will edit all the other areas...really??? "My Love" is still my "On the Radio" fave...yeah time to update. OMG, I just noticed the last time I updated this thing was in June of 2007...yikes!

Hole-in-One in the paper!

As a follow up to my Hole-in-One, it was finally put in the paper:

Dallas Morning News Golf Results

WOO-HOO!!!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 223

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Film :: Camera


2. Dragon :: Slayer


3. Hunger :: Starving


4. Plucked :: Eyebrows


5. Dissolving :: Salt


6. Executive :: Branch


7. Ridiculous:: Absurd


8. Mist :: Sierra


9. Minority :: Report


10. Map :: Google

Disappointing and Pathetic

Disappointing and Pathetic is how I can describe the Mavericks....mostly Dirk Nowitzki. He is my favorite player at the moment but his performance or lack thereof made me more upset than angry. Granted Golden State had the Mavs number all season, NO EXCUSE...the Mavericks did not show up. How pathetic to be the number one seed, get home court throughout the whole playoffs and go out in the first round. Sad, Sad, Sad. Everyone tried to step it up but putting up bullshit shots and trying for threes that weren't going in?!?!?!? UH HELLO...wake up. The outside shot isn't working, go inside! Where was our defense that worked for us all season...UHMMMM letting that Beirdens in for dunks and all those Warriors easy lay-ups. I would say, maybe next year, but every year they choke more and don't finish. Dirk has to take ALOT of responsibility but there are 4 other guys on that court that didn't pick up his slack. All I can say now is "GO BULLS!"

More on my Hole-in-One

http://www.holeinone.com/index.php/aces.details/golferID/17788

I HIT A Hole-in-One!!!!

The Golf Digest study provided many great nuggets of information, even breaking the odds down by quality of play:

Tour player making an ace: 3,000 to 1
Low-handicapper making an ace: 5,000 to 1
Average player making an ace: 12,000 to 1

Did you also know that if you make a hole-in-one you buy drinks for everyone?!

Well, yesterday at the Sharky's Spring Shootout, I, yes moi, hit a hole-in-one!!!!! Luckily I didn't have to buy people drinks, but if I had the money I totally would have. It took me a while to take it in, but when it was all over and done with, everyone congratulated me and it all sank in. It was on the 13th hole at Plantation Golf Course in Frisco, TX. Par 3, from the women's tees 76 yards (Men's White tee was at 124 yards). CRAZY but I did it!!!! If you need confirmation, my teammates Glenda, Pete and Evan can all attest to it. Once in a lifetime and it took me three games! Luck I tell you, L-U-C-K!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 220

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Found :: Lost


2. Male :: Female


3. Spoken :: Word


4. Life :: Coach


5. Tonight :: Entertainment


6. Fingernail :: Clippings


7. True :: Lies


8. Give up :: Surrender


9. Shining :: Jack Nicholson


10. Everywhere :: but here

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 219

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Freeze :: Dry


2. Naturally :: Beautiful


3. Painting :: Picasso


4. Merits :: Boy Scouts


5. Ironic :: Alanis Morrisette


6. Survival :: of the Fittest


7. Cow :: Milk


8. Anchor :: Man


9. Sisters :: Pointer


10. 70 :: MPH

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 218

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Freak :: Out


2. Open :: Door


3. Important :: Information


4. Magnetism :: Animal


5. Lap :: Dance


6. Anything :: Say


7. Match :: Point


8. Father :: Mother


9. Idea :: Light Bulb


10. Mirror :: Reflection

I'm worth $2720.00

Natural Hair Color:
[] Redhead/auburn - $100
[] Brown - $75
[] Blonde - $50
[x] Black - $15
[] Bald - $5
[] Other- $0

Total: $15.00

Eye Color:
[] Blue - $100
[] Green - $75
[X] Brown - $20
[] Hazel - $50
[] Other - $15

Total so far: $35

Height:
[] Over 7' - $200
[] 6'8" to 7' - $175
[] 6'0" to 6'7" - $150
[] 5'5" to 5'11" - $75
[X]5'0" to 5'4" - $45
[] Under 5'' - $35

Total so far: $80

Age:
[X] 31 to 40 - $100
[] 26 to 30 - $75
[] 21 to 25 - $50
[] 18 to 20 - $25
[] 0 to 17 - $15

Total so far: $180

Current Education:
[] PhD - $500
[X] Masters - $450
[] Bachelors - $400
[] Associates - $350
[] In College/Some College - $300
[] High School Graduate - $250
[] High School - $200
[] Junior High School [middle school] - $200
[] High School Dropout - $100
[] Elementary School - $50
[] What is School - $Bankrupt$

Total so far: $630

Birth Order:
[] Twins or more than twins - $300
[] First Born - $300
[X] Only Child - $250
[] Second born-$150
[] Middle child -$100
[] Last Born - $100

Total so far: $880

Drink:
[] Never/rarely-$300
[] Only Holidays - $250
[] Sometimes -$200
[] Every other week - $150
[] Every Weekend - $100
[] Every other day - $50
[X] Once a day - $15
[] I live from the bottle - $Bankrupt$ [[back to $ZERO]]

Total so far: $895

Vision?
[] No correction $75
[] Glasses $50
[X] Contacts $25
[] Surgical correction $10

Total so far: $920

Car Color:
[] Gold - $700
[] Grey - $600
[] Blue - $500
[] White - $475 (times 2)
[] Black - $450
[] Red - $400
[] Green- $350
[x] Silver - $300
[] Purple- $250
[] Metallic - $200
[] Yellow - $100
[] Primer - $75
[] Rusted - $15
[] No Car - $0

Total so far: $1220

Shoe Size:
[] 13+ - $300
[] 11 to 12 - $200
[X] 7 to 10 - $100
[] Under 7 - $50

Total so far: $1320

Room Color (can be multiple colors):
[] Red - $600
[] Black - $500
[] Blue - $475
[] Brown - $450
[] Purple - $425
[X] White - $400
[] Green - $350
[] Orange - $300
[] Yellow - $200
[] Pink - $100
[] Other - $ 50

Total: $1720

Did you use a calculator to add it all up?
[] yes-add $500
[X] no-add $1000.

Grand total: $2720

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 217

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Trembling :: Cold


2. Shut up :: Silence


3. Heights :: Arlington


4. Monica :: Rivera (from grammer school)


5. Delicious :: Yummy


6. Joint :: Jakes (best burgers!)


7. Ferry :: Boat


8. Bliss :: Ignorance


9. Rejection :: Letter


10. Satisfying :: Snickers

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 216

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Groovy :: Austin Powers


2. Jealousy :: Hey


3. Watching :: Party


4. Kenny :: Rogers


5. Games :: People play


6. Bread :: Garlic


7. City :: Chicago


8. Stems :: Roses


9. Birds :: of a feather


10. Listener :: Friend

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 215

Lunanina says and I say...

1. San Francisco :: Rice-a-Roni


2. Sadness :: Enigma


3. Spirits :: Ghosts


4. Harriet :: Ozzie


5. State :: of the Union


6. John :: Doe


7. Offense :: Basketball


8. TImeless :: Memories


9. Account :: Executive...I NEED A JOB!


10. Refuse :: Denied!

100 Questions

1. Are you ready for 100 questions? That's why I'm filling this out

2. Do you watch college football? Yes...GO ILLINOIS (even though we suck)

3. Who will fill this survey out after you? Who knows...I'm blogging it

4. Who was the last person to send you a text message? Clarinda

5. Last time you went swimming in a pool? Last summer?

6. Are you happy? Yes, kinda, I need a day job and I'll be happier

7. Where was the last place you went shopping? Walmart...4am, fun

8. How do you feel about your hair? It needs a wash

9. Where do you work? Kirby's while looking for a day gig

10. Last thing you ate/drank? Fried chicken salad and water

11. Do you wish you were someplace else right now? Nope

12. Last time you smoked a cigarette? I don't smoke but I guess that last time was yeaaaarrrrs ago

13. Do you have any expensive jewelry? Sure

14. AIM or Yahoo? Yahoo

15. What classes are you taking now? none

16. How many hours on average do you work a week: 15-20 years

17. Who do you like right now? Austin

18. Favorite NFL team? Chicago Bears

19. Do you watch the Olympics? Sometimes

20. Last restaurant you went to? LaHacienda Ranch

21. Who was the last person to call you? My mom

22. What's your sign? Aquarius

23. Do you have a favorite number? 276...i guess that's numbers

24. Last time you did volunteer work or made any donations? Donated at church yesterday, as for volunteer work, it's been a while

25. What do you spend the majority of your money on? Food and Bills

26. Where does your family live? Mostly Chicago but also Texas, Florida, and the Philippines

27. Are you an only child or do you have siblings? Only child...yes I'm spoiled

29. Ever been called a bitch? Yes....all men are a@@holes and all women are bitches

30. Got any guilty pleasures? Fries

31. Do you drink beer? Yes, but not til after Easter...I gave it up for Lent

32. Have you ever experienced true love? I thought it was but I was wrong...but I might be on my way

33. Did you ever collect Beanie Babies? Yes, my faves are my hippo and turtle

34. Ever bought anything online? Plane tickets all the time

35. Myspace or Facebook? MySpace

36. Do you have T-Mobile? Nope...Cingular

37. What was your favorite subject? Math

38. Do you sometimes wish you were someone else? Soooommmmetimes

39. Do you usually fall for the "man whores" or the "sluts"? Neither...ewww

40. Were you an outcast in high school? Nope, but I definitely wasn't part of the popular crowd either

41. Last time you saw your parents? My mommy....Christmas in Galveston

42. Do you have any talents? Sure, plenty I suppose

43. Ever been in a wedding? Always a bridesmaid, never a bride

44. Do you have any children? Nope...one day

45. Last movie you watched? In the theater...Hannibal Rising

46. Are you missing anyone at the moment? No not really

47. Did you take a nap today? Not yet

48. What was your high school's mascot? Lane Tech INDIANS!

49. Ever been on a cruise? Yes and I want to go on another

50. Favorite vacation spot? Anywhere away from Dallas

52. Do you have any wealthy friends? Yes, and they are totally down to earth

53. Ever met anyone famous before? Yes, every once in a while

54. Favorite actor? Mark Wahlberg at the moment

55. Favorite actress? Julia Roberts

56. Are you multi-tasking right now? Yes, doing this, taxes, laundry, job hunting, whew

57. Could you handle being in the military? Probably not

58. Are you hungry or thirsty? Hmmmm come to think of it, I can use some water

59. Favorite fast food restaurant? McDonalds

61. What is your average cell phone bill? $60-70

62. Do you own a camera phone? Yes

63. Ever had to take a sobriety test? No

64. Do you believe in Karma? Yes

65. Can you speak any other languages? Si

66. Last time you went to the gym or worked out? Hahaha...I was just saying that I needed to do this

67. How many pairs of shoes do you own? Lots

68. Do you have a photo hosting site that you use? Photobucket, RockYou, PictureTrail and Yahoo

69. Last place you were? Sharky's for lunch

70. What is your college mascot? Fighting Illini

71. Ever been to Las Vegas? Yes, my first was all expenses paid!

75. What do you think is your best feature? My smile

76. Have you ever been gambling? Yes, love the slot machines

77. How old are your parents? My mom is.....now I'm not giving away her age

78. When is the last time you updated your blog? about 30 minutes ago

79. Do you have your wisdom teeth? No

80. Favorite place to be? Home

81. Have you been to New York City? Yes, my best friend lives there...well she actually lives in Jersey now

82. Favorite sit down restaurant? Benihana...YUM...haven't been in a while though

83. Ever been to Disney Land? Yes

84. Do you have a favorite cartoon character? Scooby Doo

85. Last thing you cooked? Ramen

86. How is the weather today? Cloudy with the possiblity of rain, upper 60's

87. Do you email? ALL THE TIME

88. Last letter/piece of mail you received besides junk or a bill? A card and pics from my Goddaugther Kayla

89. Favorite store? Best Buy I guess

91. Last voicemail you received? My mom..."where are you at?"

92. Do you drunk dial/text? Not anymore

93. Stupidest thing you ever did with your cell phone? Drunk dialed/texted

94. What is the best city in the state that you have lived in? Chicago

95. Favorite band? Dave Matthews Band

96. Last time you were sick? Now or it could be allergies...UGH!

97. Are you bored right now? Nope, keeping busy

98. Last concert you went to? Black Label Society back in November

99. What do you think about before you go to bed? That I can sure use some sleep

100. What are your plans for today? Finish laundry, take a nap, dinner at Kirby's, maybe a movie or go to the Shark

Whew....that was longer than I thought.

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 214

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Contribution :: Donation


2. Ryan :: Philippe


3. Minimal :: Maximum


4. Cleansed :: Soul


5. Centered :: Down to earth


6. Arrow :: Bow


7. Beyond :: Outer Space


8. Execute :: Computer Program


9. Intuition :: Sixth sense


10. Apology :: Flowers

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 213

Lunanina says and I say....

1. Nude :: Hose


2. Support :: Group


3. Rachel:: Friends


4. Crane :: Frazier


5. Candy bar :: Snickers


6. Material :: Girl


7. Mind games :: Cris Angel


8. Eviction :: Notice


9. Produce :: Lettuce


10. Joke :: Clown

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 212

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Soldier :: Iraq


2. Lipton :: Tea


3. Reason:: Excuse


4. Terms :: of Endearment


5. Positive :: Energy


6. Example :: ie


7. Legacy :: History


8. Solo :: Music


9. Instrument :: Guitar


10. Later :: Gator

The Last Dance

And so tonight, Chief Illiniwek performed his last dance. In a way, yes it was a little sad because of the history, but as I watched the halftime performance, I say...it's about time!! It was a big deal. They showed the full halftime performance on ESPNU. As I sat and watched the performance I became less and less proud, yet more and more proud to be an Illini. Less because of the prancing around this guy did, but more because the University is doing the right thing and that was his last performance. All those kids who were crying at the end, do research and learn about Native Americans before you allow some random guy pretend to be the highest ranked official of an Indian tribe.

I am a Fighting Illini through and through, but was never a fan of the Chief as our mascot. When I was at U of I, I admit I was anti-chief mascot. I wore the "Racial Stereotypes Dehumanize" button and t-shirt proudly. Why? Because I heard the stories from Native Americans on how the mascot is degrading to them as a people. I heard the story of a woman who took her kids to a basketball game and as the Chief did his thing at halftime, her daughter cried because she felt they were making fun of something so traditional to them. Instead of honoring the Illini tribe we dress some frat boy in honorary Native American clothing and have him prance on a basketball court or football field during halftime. The Chief, again a person of high honor, is compared to a Wolverine, a Buckeye, a Blue Devil, a Terrapin. Does that make sense? Think about it.

Not to start controversy, because this is my opinion. I love my Alma Mater, I love my Illini. Kudos to the University and those who kept the fight alive.

If you got this far, please go here for more information:
Questions and Answers on the "Chief"
Retire the Chief



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Chief Illiniwek performs for last time

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - The student who had just performed Chief Illiniwek's last dance stood in a tunnel just off the basketball court, still in costume and grimacing to fight back tears.

After 20 years of pressure from activists who found the University of Illinois mascot offensive, the school did away with Illiniwek and his antics. Dan Maloney, a graduate student who portrays the controversial American Indian mascot, performed for the final time in front of students and fans at a men's basketball game Wednesday night.
"If this is the last time — and I stress if," Maloney said, "I couldn't think of a better way for it to end."

The school's decision led the NCAA to lift sanctions that had barred Illinois from hosting postseason sports since 2005. The NCAA had deemed Illiniwek - portrayed since 1926 by students who cavorted at home football and basketball games in buckskin regalia - an offensive use of American Indian imagery.

But in the eyes of orange-clad students who waited outside Assembly Hall in chilly weather for hours ahead of the game, the decision robbed the school of a piece of its history.

Jonathan Bluenke, a junior from Crystal Lake, said Chief Illiniwek will be missed most at football games, where Illini fans haven't had much to cheer about the past few years.

"If we were down by like 30, people stuck around for the chief," Bluenke said. "Honestly, that's like what you hear in the stands."

One activist who worked to convince the university to get rid of the chief questioned whether a mascot was integral to the experience.

"Does having a mascot or having a flag, does it change the devotion to the team?" asked John McKinn, a Maricopa Indian who is assistant director of academic programming for the school's Native American studies program. "I don't see why it would."

Under the plan announced last week, the university still will be able to use the name Illini, because it's short for Illinois, and the nickname Fighting Illini, because it's considered a reference to the team's competitive spirit, school officials said.

Neither of those ideas sit well with McKinn and others who opposed the chief. They say they want the university to end the use of the names.

The university hasn't said yet whether it will replace the chief with another mascot. Board of trustees Chairman Lawrence Eppley said last week that was a possibility, but said the impetus wouldn't come from the board.

On Wednesday night, few fans seemed interested in a replacement.

As Chief Illiniwek took the floor for the last time, a video montage of chiefs past played on video screens above the court. After the halftime dance, hundreds of students and others in the normally orange-filled arena shed their shirts to reveal black T-shirts worn underneath, mourning the loss of the chief.

"To me the chief is spirit," said Paul Bruns, a retiree who worked for the university for 38 years. "Why did (American Indians) dance? They danced for spirit."

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Unconcious Mutterings

Week 211

Lunanina says and I say....

1. Threshold :: Limit


2. Jason :: Friday the 13th


3. Suspicion :: Shady


4. Tender :: Love


5. Tempted :: Apple


6. Crimson :: Tide


7. Repulsive :: Disgusting


8. Bulldog :: Georgia


9. Garage :: Band


10. Racket :: Tennis

Never thought this day would come....

Chief Illiniwek will be officially retired

Associated Press
Posted: 2 hours ago

URBANA, Ill. (AP) - The University of Illinois will retire its 81-year-old American Indian mascot, Chief Illiniwek, following the last men's home basketball game of the season on Wednesday.

The NCAA in 2005 deemed the buckskin-clad Illiniwek an offensive use of American Indian imagery and barred the university from hosting postseason events.

American Indian groups and others complained for years that the mascot, used since 1926, is demeaning. Supporters of the mascot say it honors the contributions of American Indians to Illinois.

Illinois still will be able to use the name Illini because it's short for Illinois and the school can use the term Fighting Illini, because it's considered a reference to the team's competitive spirit, school officials said. It is unclear if the school will get a new mascot.

"This is an extremely emotional day for people on both sides of the issue, but the decision announced today ends a two-decade-long struggle surrounding Chief Illiniwek on this campus," said athletic director Ron Guenther.

"Personally, as an alumnus and former athlete, I am disappointed. However, as an administrator, I understand the decision that had to be made."

School officials said they received a letter from the NCAA on Thursday that said the school will no longer be banned from hosting postseason events if it drops the mascot and related American Indian imagery. The NCAA's sanctions thus far have prevented Illinois from hosting postseason events in two low-profile sports.

"The Chief Illiniwek tradition inspired and thrilled members of the University of Illinois community for 80 years," board of trustees chairman Lawrence Eppley said Friday. "It was created, carried on and enjoyed by people with great respect for tradition, and we appreciate their dedication and commitment. It will be important now to ensure the accurate recounting and safekeeping of the tradition as an integral part of the history of the university."

On Friday, a Champaign County Circuit Court judge rejected two students' request for a court order banning the university from "capitulating to the NCAA by announcing the retirement of Chief Illiniwek."

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Will comment later...I need to get to work.

Grammy Wrap-up....what I saw of it

Damn...I didn't watch all of the Grammy's but just to comment on what I did see.

- The Police sounded good, wish they would have done a melody of songs and not just "Roxanne".

- Still don't like Beyonce singing slow songs...WHINEY!!

- CONGRATS to the Dixie Chicks. They sounded great and won awards. And as much as people didn't like Natalie's comment about Bush in the past, SHE IS RIGHT our president is an Idiot.

- Upset that I missed Justin, Mary J, John Mayer and Shakira's performances...those had to have rocked!

- Christina Aguilera...YOU GO GIRL! Still sounding strong.

- Chris Brown...love the dance routine.

- Unfortunately at the end of the awards, they were starting open mic so I didn't get to hear the end of it. Would to have liked to at least hear those kids play the piano and violin, Mary J and Luda do their thing, and hear the Chili Peppers rock out.

- But in the last hour...what happened to the awards? I saw all the ones given out in the pre-show and then the two major awards. I guess they had to get all the sponsors in because there were ALOT of commercials.

To another great show...

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 210

Lunanina says and I say...

1. The best thing :: in life is free


2. Hold :: on


3. Rapture :: Anita Baker


4. Cover :: Music


5. Restrictive :: Access


6. Baker :: Candlestick maker


7. Author :: Dan Brown...when is he coming out with another book?


8. Pill :: Birth Control


9. Months :: 12


10. Valentine’s Day :: Hearts

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 209

Lunanina says and I say....

1. Plaster :: Wall


2. Cabbage :: Sinigang


3. Jazz :: Sax


4. Darts :: Ronman


5. Poke :: ring finger


6. Bribe :: Money


7. Whale :: Shamu


8. Receipt :: Gift


9. Answer :: Question


10. Dentist :: Drill

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 208

1. Limit :: No


2. Voice :: Opinion


3. Change :: Presidency


4. Expression :: Facial


5. Tailor :: Made


6. Lemonade :: Summer


7. Thought :: Idea


8. Phoebe :: Friends


9. Impression :: Art


10. Sister :: Friend

Ten on Tuesday

Haven't done this in a while, but got it and thought it would be fun to post.

10 Things You Have a Weakness For

1. My family and friends
   
2. McDonald's French Fries
   
3. Massages
   
4. Music by Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Marc Broussard, etc...
   
5. Rain (even with the thunder and lightning)
   
6. Smiles
   
7. Ginger Sauce from Benihana
   
8. My computer
   
9. Basketball
   
10. Trivia
    

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 207

1. Audition :: American Idol


2. Urgent :: Message


3. Lunch :: McDonald's


4. Adult :: Kids


5. Mug :: Shot


6. Awful :: Wrong


7. Comics :: DC


8. Damage :: Control


9. Kicks :: Soccer


10. Experience :: Lifetime

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 206

1. Episode :: One


2. Source :: Code


3. Jerk :: Chicken


4. Introduce :: First Impression


5. Ralph :: Macchio


6. Stare :: Stuck in a


7. Cast :: Rent


8. Scenario :: Black Sheep


9. Flu :: Runny nose


10. Mad :: About You

What's Your Life Grade?

I saw this and it seems to be accurate, but I hope to have straight A's within the next month.

YOUR REPORT CARD:
Category	Grade
Love	A
Friends and Family	A+
Body	C
Mind	B
Finance / Career	C
Your Life's Average Grade: B
'What is your Life Grade?' at QuizGalaxy.com

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 205

1. Incomplete :: Business


2. Bobby :: Kennedy


3. Chopstick :: Chinese food...YUM!


4. Trauma :: Emergency Room


5. Hesitate :: Second thought


6. Leap :: of Faith


7. Magnify :: Glass


8. Yards :: Football field


9. Alexander :: Corey


10. Fracture :: Ankle

Okay, Let's Review

Saw this on someone's bulletin on myspace and thought it was cute...

200. My name is: Rosie

199. I was born on: February 6, 1976

198. I am: hungry.

197. My eye color is: Brown

195. My shoe size is: 7 or 7 1/2

194. My ring size is: not sure

193. My favorite color(s) is: Blue

192. My height is: 5'3"

191. I'm allergic to: cats

190. I live in: North Dallas

189. The last book I read: fully read was Dan Brown's "Digital Fortress" still reading Heather Graham's "Ghost Walk"

188. My bed time is: Anytime between midnight and 5am

187. First Screen name?: rosie276

186. Current Screen name? rosie276, still the same

179. My favorite Holiday is: Christmas

178. The perfect kiss is: with Austin

177. The last three cd's I have listened to are: Black Label Society, JT and Marc Broussard

176. Last song that made me cry was?: Don't remember

172. My most treasured possession(s) is: my cross on my neck

170. What did you do last night: saw "Night at the Museum" then went to Sharky's

167. My skin's reaction to the sun: I get dark

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:::::I Do (YES)/Do Not (NO) Believe In:::::
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143. Santa: Yes

142. Love at First sight: Maybe

141. Luck: Yes

140. Fate: Yes

139. God: Yes

138. Aliens: Yes

137. Heaven: Yes

136. Hell: Yes

135. Ghosts: Yes

134. Horoscopes: Yes, when they are good or say something positive

133. Soul mates: Yes

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:::::Which is Better?:::::
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129. Hugs or Kisses: Kisses

128. Drunk or High: Drunk

127. Phone or online: Phone

126. Red heads or Brown hair: Brown hair

125. Blondes or Brunette: Brunettes

124. Lamb / tuna or peanut butter & jelly: Peanut butter & Jelly

123. Pool or darts: Pool

122: Sci-fi or horror: Sci-fi

121: Boys or girls: BOYS!

120. Night or Day: Night

119. Oranges or Apples: Apples, but oranges for vitamin C

118. Curly or Straight hair: Depends on the mood, but usually straight

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:::::What comes to your head ?:::::
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117. Scary: Movies

115. Backstabber: Unnamed

116: Parents: I LOVE MY MOMMY!

110. School: Done with an MBA and still jobless...ARGH!

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:::::Last time?::::::::
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103. Missed someone: Everyday

102. Hugged someone: Last night

101. Seen someone you haven't seen in awhile: NYE night

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::::MISC.::::
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90. Who's the ditziest person you know?: Hahhaaha....lots to name but not going to be mean

89. Who makes you laugh the most: Most of my friends

87. One thing I'm mad about right now: No Job

83. The last movie I saw in the theater was?: Night at the Museum

82. Ever ate sushi: YES...YUM!

78. This summer: FUN TIMES!

77. Next year will be: (meaning this year) will be better than last!

76. Something I will really miss when I leave home is: My mommy

75. The thing that I'm looking forward to the most tomorrow is: Live for today, tomorrow is unknown

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71. Tomorrow: Working at Kirby's

72. Today: Working at Kirby's

71. Next Summer: Hopefully vacationing somewhere cool

70. Next month: Making money!

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64. The person I have been good friends with the longest: Joanne Chang

62. The person who knows the most about me is: Jo, Marilou, Austin, my mommy, Glenda

61. The person that can read me the best is: Jo, Marilou, Austin, my mommy, Glenda

60. The most difficult thing to do is: Call people back...sorry everyone

59. I have gotten a speeding ticket: No yet...knock on wood

58. I have the following siblings: zero...yes I'm an only child, can't you tell!

56. My zodiac sign is: Aquarius

54. Who do you feel most comfortable with: Jo, Marilou, Austin, my mommy, Glenda

53. The person who can't hide anything from you?: Joanna banana

47. I have a pet: nope...once I can take care of myself then I will have one...maybe

46. I hope: I get a job soon with the company I have wanted to work for since I graduated

45. The best sound in the world: laughter

43. Have you ever done drugs?: In the past...stupid stupid stupid

33. My favorite piece of clothing is: My Illinois sweatshirt

32. My favorite sport is: Basketball

31. Last time I cried: I think it was last week

28. The church I attend: St.Rita's in Dallas, Holy Name in Chicago

27. Last person I got mad at: Austin

26. My worst experience: Try to forget those things

22. The all-time best movie is: Sheesh...I'm never good at this question.

21. The all-time best thing in the world is: Love, Family, Friends

20. So, about them Canadians: Ay

19. The most annoying thing ever is/are: There's alot that can go here

18. The most annoying person you know is: Same as question 90...lots to name but not going to be mean

17. I lose all respect for people who: are fake and disrespect others

16. I hate: don't hate much, might dislike things but hate is such a strong word

15. I Like or love: music music music!

14. My Favorite Day is: everyday

13. My Favorite Month is: February...my birthday, May...the weather is perfect, December...the holidays

12. My Favorite band is: Dave Matthews, Linkin Park, and wakingNorman when they were together.

11. The worst pain I ever felt: Physically...after my reduction, emotionally...there's been a few that I don't want to remember

10. My favorite Quote: at the moment..."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." - Unknown

9. My room: sleepy time

8. My favorite actress/actor is: Julia Roberts/Denzel Washington

7. Your weakness: French fries!

6. Who do you like: Austin Boyd

5. Cats: ahhhhhh-chooooooo!

4. Favorite song: "Say Goodbye" by Dave Matthews Band

3. Whats your favorite food: hahaha...I love food! Especially anything my mom makes

2. I filled out 200 questions because: I thought it would be fun

1. What do you dislike about yourself: my lack of keeping in contact with people, the fact I don't have a job yet, and I'm having a retarded hair day

Another wish for all my friends...

Got this via email from a very good friend and I thought I'd pass it on to all of you, but not clog your mailboxes...

"After serious & cautious consideration.....your contract of friendship has been renewed for the New Year 2007!

It was a very hard decision to make. So try not to screw it up!!!

My Wish for You in 2007

May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts. May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet of $200 bills. May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips! May your clothes smell of success and may happiness slap you across the face and may your tears be that of joy. In simple words ............
May 2007 be the best year ever!!"

See you soon!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 204 (Time to start the new year off...)

1. Resolution :: To be a better person


2. Happy :: New Years!


3. Bubbly :: Champagne


4. Kiss :: Austin


5. Leather :: Jacket


6. Fancy :: Schmancy


7. Pages :: Yellow


8. Stupid :: Drivers who don't signal


9. Apologize :: for my lack of contact


10. Secrets :: If I told you, they wouldn't be secrets

Happy 2007!

Hello Everyone! I hope everyone had a safe and happy new years! May your 2006 be better than 2007.

It's been a while since I've updated this so one of my resolutions is to be better about updating my blog. Why not start the new year off with a new post.

I got this via email from a family friend:

"What Will Matter
(By Michael Josephson)

Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end. There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days. All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten will pass to someone else. Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance. It will not matter what you owned or what you were owed.

Your grudges, resentments, frustrations and jealousies will finally disappear. So too, your hopes, ambitions, plans and to do lists will expire. The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away. It won't matter where you came from or what side of the tracks you lived on at the end. It won't matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant. Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant.

So what will matter? How will the value of your days be measured?

What will matter is not what you bought but what you built, not what you got but what you gave.

What will matter is not your success but your significance.

What will matter is not what you learned but what you taught.

What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage, or sacrifice that enriched, empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.

What will matter is not your competence but your character.

What will matter is not how many people you knew, but how many will feel a lasting loss when you're gone.

What will matter is not your memories but the memories that live in those who loved you.

What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by whom and for what. Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident. It's not a matter of circumstance but of choice.

Choose to live a life that matters."


May your 2007 matter! I love you all!

My mySpace Current Song

Yeah, it's a country song. Yeah, it's not typical Rosie. But listen to the lyrics. This goes to ALL my friends.

My Wish by Rascal Flatts

I hope that days come easy and moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

More then anything, more then anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it,
To your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more then you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more then you take.

Oh More then anything, Yeah, and more then anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it,
To your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more then you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 190

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Bell :: Ring


2. Abuse :: Mental


3. Relief :: Advil


4. List :: to Do


5. Concern :: True Friend


6. Absolute :: Vodka


7. Cling :: Decal


8. Dump :: Her!!


9. Terminate :: End


10. Wine :: White

Grey's Anatomy is addicting....

Everyone talks about it. Everyone was excited about the season premiere. Me, I didn't have an opinion, I was just happy I never got hooked. I spoke to soon. I watched the highlights from last season and that was all I needed. I watched the premiere and wow...let's just say I can't wait until next Thursday. Now I'm about to watch Six Degrees. Ahhhh back to Thursday Night television!

Then the song...which pretty much sealed the deal.

"How to Save a Life" by The Fray

How To Save A Life
© 2004 Slade/King

Step one you say we need to talk
He walks you say sit down it's just a talk
He smiles politely back at you
You stare politely right on through
Some sort of window to your right
As he goes left and you stay right
Between the lines of fear and blame
And you begin to wonder why you came

Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life

Let him know that you know best
Cause after all you do know best
Try to slip past his defense
Without granting innocence
Lay down a list of what is wrong
The things you've told him all along
And pray to God he hears you

Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life

As he begins to raise his voice
You lower yours and grant him one last choice
Drive until you lose the road
Or break with the ones you've followed
He will do one of two things
He will admit to everything
Or he'll say he's just not the same
And you'll begin to wonder why you came

Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 189

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Running :: Scared


2. Alternative :: Rock


3. Cope :: Deal


4. Lots :: Less


5. Sympathetic :: Feel


6. Barn :: Animals


7. Totally :: For sure


8. Baby :: Doll


9. Undeniable :: My Friendship


10. Watermelon :: Seeds

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 188

Lunanina says and I say...

1. True love :: False hope


2. Age :: 30


3. Stern :: Strict


4. Elastic :: Waistband


5. Rustic :: Southwest


6. Enhance :: Shine


7. Jackson :: Janet


8. Inherit :: Money


9. Devious :: Mischevious


10. Scapegoat :: Me

Counting Crows and Goo-Goo Dolls

Went to see them both last night. Can you belive "Name" came out 12 years ago!?!? It's crazy. Both bands were AMAZING! The musicianship on stage was outstanding. The Goo mixed it up with the old and the new. Counting Crows were GREAT!!!! Adam Duritz is such a great songwriter and singer and the band is just WOW! For those who missed out, oh well, last night was their last show of the tour...your loss!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 187

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Wiggle :: it, just a little bit...


2. Face :: in the crowd


3. Adjustable :: Caps


4. Room :: Bed


5. Easy :: Hard


6. Store :: Gap


7. Maid :: of Honor


8. 9 pm :: Start time


9. Challenge :: Life


10. Debt :: Forever

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 185

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Cruel :: and Unusual


2. Jive :: Records


3. Weak :: Care to much


4. Understand :: Comprehend


5. Bum :: haha...nameless


6. Stairs :: Apartment


7. Tone :: Ring


8. Quickly :: Snap


9. Moment :: in Time


10. Beating :: Drums

Regrets and second guessing...

Ok, how much does it suck when you think a person with industry "contacts" could come through and hook you up but in actuality it all goes *poof*. Then you see one of your boys and he tells you that had you called him the night before we could have been in to see JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and drank for nada!!! ARGH! Well I guess things happen for a reason, but not sure why this happened. Oh yeah, now I remember, because I'm stupid and don't use my resources!

Point of the story....ASK FOR MORE!!! Ask all the people you know to help you out and someone will come through, and it'll probably be the least likeliest person. I could have seen JT in an intimate setting and I blew it. Shit when I saw my boy at 10:45 he said we could go down there and we'd get in if I drove...now you know you're old when you look at your watch and say "no"...dumb dumb dumb! Now to get in bed and cry me a river (like that pun?).

Okay, that's the end of my schpeel. Next big act...no holds barred...I am asking EVERYONE!!! So all of you...BEWARE...*evil laugh...hahahah*.

I want to CRY!!!!

Justin Timberlake is at the Gypsy Tea Room tonight and I tried ALLLLL my connections and nothing. Sooooo disappointed! Sucks having a day job! I could have stood outside Best Buy since 8am this morning and gotten tix (if I didn't die from heat exhuastion first). Probably a once in a lifetime show. EFFING A$$!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 183

1. Affair :: Private


2. Package :: Deals


3. Warner :: Brothers


4. Drop :: the ball


5. Balance :: Scale


6. Shore :: Lake


7. Confirmation :: Receipt


8. Nose :: Face


9. Talking :: Chatterbox


10. Bend :: Flexible

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 182 (Sorry I skipped last week)

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Italy :: Vacation?


2. Honk :: Car


3. Shades :: Sunglasses


4. Tool :: Loser


5. Modern :: Art


6. Tension :: Headache


7. Conservative :: Dress


8. Weight :: Lose


9. Insurance :: Rates suck


10. Political :: Debate

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 180

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Video :: Stuck in a Stare


2. Fantasy :: Dream


3. Homework :: School


4. Crush :: Groove


5. Late :: Nights


6. Husband :: One day


7. Soccer :: World Cup


8. Wine :: Chardonnay


9. Before :: Prior


10. Romantic :: Roses

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 179

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Face it :: Confront


2. Healthy :: Exercise


3. Cartoon :: Flintstones


4. Device :: iPod


5. Raider :: Oakland


6. Closer :: TNT


7. Admission :: Amusement Park


8. Culture :: Shock


9. Stakes :: Horses


10. Heartbroken :: Friendships

"Air Dry" by Teddy Gieger

So Teddy Geiger is in my CD player at the moment and "Air Dry" is pretty much on repeat. Love this young and talented singer/songwriter!

Album: Underage Thinking
Year: 2006
Title: Air Dry


Well I kissed the rain
I waited up
You're pouring dragons in my cup
Done trying
I can't cope with it
Well get over it
Yeah, I'm over it

Well I'm tired of night
And I can't breathe
You blew me off so easily
It's different between you and me
And I'm over it
You'll get over it

{chorus:}
I'm not the jealous type
Who doesn't sleep at night
You've got your karma I know I've got mine
And all my tears
Will air dry with just a little time

Air dry

Well I heard you played behind my back
Was I a fool to not react?
Lets go to tape and play it back
I was out of it
I was under of it

Your little spells worked quietly
Your goodbyes left me wondering
Now that I'm gone you contemplate
If you're over me
Well you used to be

{Chorus2:}
I'm not the jealous type
Who doesn't sleep at night
You've got your karma I know I've got mine
And all my tears will air dry with just a little time
You only wanted it
Once I was over it
You go your way I know I'll go mine
All my tears will air dry with just a little time

Air dry

How was I supposed to know
You never told me baby what you want
I can't read your mind
You never bothered to look inside of mine
I used to wake up every morning
And all I could do was think of you
It was all a lie
It was all a lie (lie)

Oh yeah

{Chorus2}
I'm not the jealous type
Who doesn't sleep at night
You've got your karma I know I've got mine
And all my tears will air dry with just a little time
You only wanted it
Once I was over it
You go your way I know I'll go mine
All my tears will air dry with just a little time...

Unconcious Mutterings

I haven't posted in forever so to come back to it all I'm starting off with Unconcious Mutterings.

Week 177

Lunanina says and I say....

1. Newspaper :: Black and White


2. Crucify :: Jesus


3. Sausage :: Patty


4. Handy :: Man


5. Cloak :: and Dagger


6. Drunk :: Sunday night...LOL


7. Fuel :: Expensive


8. Caress :: Hug


9. Itch :: Scratch


10. Vehicle :: I need a new one!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 170

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Represent :: PSA


2. Mumbling :: Unaudible


3. Meetup :: Love and War Tuesday Night


4. Tantalizing :: Tasty


5. Fake :: Unreal


6. Dale :: Earnhardt


7. Deny :: Peter


8. Calories :: Count


9. Roll :: Tootsie


10. 44 :: bottles of beer on the wall

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 166

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Buck :: Rodeo


2. Harry :: Potter


3. Play :: Book


4. Monstrosity :: Chaos


5. Nightclub :: Dance


6. Missing :: Persons


7. Sprout :: Grow


8. Flavor :: Chocolate


9. Identity :: Crisis


10. Saucy :: Tangy

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 165

Lunanina says and I say....

1. Desire :: Want


2. Sleep :: Good


3. Lost :: Boys


4. 2006 :: So far so good


5. Pump :: Gas


6. Space :: Cowboy


7. Stuck :: in a Stare


8. Reference :: www.dictionary.com


9. Birth :: Chicago


10. Hand :: Type

Quiz Time again

Take the quiz:
What are YOUR Goodiez? ((pics))

Your Goodiez are Your Personality!
You have an amazing personality!! Guys dig you because you are such a great person on the inside! You probably are very friendly and sweet! Keep being yourself girl!!! your pullin em just fine!

Quizzes by myYearbook.com -- the World's Biggest Yearbook!

Final Four...Seriously?!

Who has any of the Final Four teams in their bracket? LSU, UCLA, George Mason, and Florida?! Seriously?!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 164

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Glass castle:: stones


2. Preserved:: Jams


3. Jealousy:: Green


4. Territory:: Yukon


5. Coffee:: Starbucks


6. Stephen:: Laguna Beach


7. Slut:: Skank


8. Dynamic:: Static


9. Daybreak:: Morning


10. Dew:: Mountain

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 162

I missed last week because this thing was taking forever for me to post so I got impatient and didn't do it...gotta love dial-up.

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Displacement:: Katrina


2. Grease monkey:: Jiffy Lube


3. Vacancy:: For rent


4. Conquer:: Divide and


5. Payroll:: Not Enough


6. Personal:: Life


7. Housewife:: Desperate


8. Lateral:: Horizontal


9. Tissue:: Kleenex


10. Multiplication:: Tables

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 160

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Baby step:: Patience


2. Wasted:: Away again in Margaritaville


3. Reggie:: White


4. Pitiful:: Wimp


5. Acting out:: Tantrum


6. Tomato:: Basil


7. Bad night:: No Tips


8. Trip:: Vacation


9. Finance charges:: Suck


10. Sport:: Basketball

Happy Valentine's Day!

Even though I don't have a Valentine, like I ever do, I just wanted to wish all my friends and loved ones a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY because I love you guys!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 158

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Unorthodox:: Not the norm


2. Skate:: Roller


3. Hold on:: Tight


4. Europe:: Backpack


5. Reminder:: Calendar


6. Gold:: Charm


7. Calcium:: Milk


8. Rated R:: Under 17 not permitted without parent


9. Saturday night:: Live


10. Tell:: Truth

Unconcious Mutterings

Really late....

Week 157
Lunanina says and I say...

1. Taking sides:: argument
   
2. Couples:: twosome
   
3. Right of refusal:: artist management
   
4. Marla:: Maples
   
5. Multiple:: Many
   
6. Trinity:: Father, Son and Holy Ghost
   
7. Sneeze:: Kleenex
   
8. Sweatpants:: Comfy
   
9. Steve:: Guttenberg (not really sure why he was the first Steve to come to my head)
   
10. Fabulous:: Thunderbirds
    

Superbowl XL

My question is...why are the Rolling Stones the headliner at the Superbowl in DETROIT? Hello...MOTOWN!!!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 156

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Long distance:: Chicago
   
2. Meant to be:: Set it free
   
3. Here:: Right
   
4. Endless:: Summer Nights
   
5. Resentment:: Guilt
   
6. Insipid:: Boring
   
7. Bunny:: Slope
   
8. Slogan:: Just Do It
   
9. Naked:: SEX
   
10. Sarcasm:: Me
    

Bon Jovi Still ROCKS!

I didn't get to post this all week, but my friend Julie and I went to see Bon Jovi last Sunday at AAC and OH MY did they ROCK!!!! One of the best concerts I've been to in a while. Every other song was an oldie. Still have no clue what the first song was, but the second one was You Give Love a Bad Name. They even went back to 1982 and did Runaway. They did songs you even forget that they do, Born to be my Baby and Bad Medicine. Jon Bon Jovi still shakes his thing, Richie on guitar is still amazing, David and the keys and Tico and the drums...all still awesome! Anyway, just wanted to say if they come to your town, definitely worth buying a ticket. People will make fun of you, but it's just because they are jealous and in all actuality wanted to be there. You know who you are!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 155

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Alone:: Home
   
2. Science:: Fiction
   
3. Deposit:: Bank
   
4. Faithful:: Friends
   
5. Tender:: Love
   
6. Chocolate:: Cake
   
7. Homework:: No more
   
8. Tamper:: Aspirin
   
9. Friend:: Foe
   
10. Wire:: High
    

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 154

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Paralyzed:: Christopher Reeves
   
2. Bossy:: Mean
   
3. Worth:: Value
   
4. Breathing:: Oxygen
   
5. Uneventful:: Life
   
6. Return:: Moneyback
   
7. Splint:: Finger
   
8. Notice:: Final
   
9. Hero:: Mom
   
10. Vulnerable:: Love
    

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 153

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Better off:: single
   
2. Girls:: Boys
   
3. Uniform:: Catholic School
   
4. Classified:: Information
   
5. Hard:: Soft
   
6. Kitty:: Hello
   
7. Team:: Spirit
   
8. Massive:: Attack
   
9. Depressed:: Lovelife
   
10. Award:: Grammy
    

Happy 2006!

I hope everyone had a great 2005. Hope your New Years Eve was fun, safe, and happy! Best wishes for 2006. HAPPY NEW YEARS!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 152

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Celebrate:: New Years
   
2. Resolve: Issues
   
3. I need to:: get a Reality Check
   
4. Call:: Phone
   
5. Token:: Bus
   
6. Brand:: Name
   
7. Comparison:: Shopping
   
8. Far away:: Distant
   
9. Artful:: Paint
   
10. Fantastic:: Four
    

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.