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