Updates

A few updates for you who are interested:

The Voice: The fantasy league is over and I WON!!! There were only two of us and the trend of us having the same number of contestants continued to the end and my final person was Juliet Simms who placed higher than my brother's Tony Lucca. BAM! Cannot wait for next year! (However anyone see an overwhelming male skew in the last few weeks? For example going down to 2 per team there were 2 girls and 1 guy left on each team and America voted all the men safe...what?!? That is sad really. I went on all episode about this travesty and received some consolation overall when Juliet at least made it to the finale.)

SiriusXM: So you know how I praised this style of radio a few weeks ago...I am very grieved to report that I have lost it. My free trial suddenly cut out Monday while I was driving. Sad day.

TV: For those of you know me I am a huge fan of good TV and I am really excited that all my shows are coming back next year- Parks & Rec, Parenthood, Castle, New Girl, Up All Night. Also in amazing Downton Abby news: there might be a movie! And Maggie Smith is supposed to be staying!! WOO HOO!!

So You Think You Can Dance has also started!! I am already disappointed by how quickly they are moving through the auditions and how they only highlighted 6 people per city, and there was barely any classic Tyce. On the positive side- DANCE IS BACK AGAIN! I am so excited that SYTYCD is back and that I got so see that adorable 2 year old dance. Soooo cute. (poor version below)

School: Last but not least I am happy to report that I not only made it into my #1 school for my masters but also received a full tuition scholarship!! YAY ME! This means I have to move to Kentucky- but I am not really sad about that but actually really excited. I hear it is beautiful and there are more things to do than here in this small town (not really a huge accomplishment). This worked out amazingly! I am so blessed!

Music Monday: fun.

When the fun. CD came out a few years a go I was about to buy it on the band name alone because I thought it would be a CD of fun music. As I thought about it more (and saw some of the people buying it) I thought the bands name might be a more ironic or sarcastic title, especially with that period on the end. I know, I over think things sometimes, especially when I am given ample time and opportunity to do so. I am here today to say that I wish I would have bought that CD, because fun. is a fun band. Ever since we almost saw fun. live I have been listening to their latest album even more than before the festival. I also have recently bought their first one Aim, Ignite and cannot wait to travel tonight while listening to it.

I know that some are loving their mega hit "We Are Young" and some are not big fans (and if you listen to top 40 radio you have to be getting tired of it by now) but the rest of the album I would say is better than this catchy single. The best song has to be the title track on their new album Some Nights. It is upbeat, you can sing along and dance around- great stuff. The 30 sec clip of this song is what made me buy their new CD, and both Cece and I were excited that we at least got to see this song live. In honor of that take a listen to a live version I found, although it was better when we saw it ;)

The whole CD is full of unique tracks that are great for dance parties in your room are a road trip car party. The founder and lead singer, Nate Ruess, has got a great voice behind him and some songwriting skills. My former coworker at Finders was a big fan of his old band The Format and would play one of their CDs all the time when we worked together. I remember liking it but now that I know it was his old band I may need to try and track down a copy. Some of my other song faves include: "One Foot," and "Carry On." I have a feeling they are going to keep getting better and bigger and I am excited for more!

New Releases to Check Out:

• Best Coast - The Only Place (I highly recommend it- great summer album just like the last one!)
• Beach House - Bloom
• Jacob Jeffries Band - Tell Me Secrets
• Ryan Shaw - Real Love
• Santana - Shape Shifter
• Newsies Original Broadway Cast (there has been some confusion on release date but it is awesome!)
• Already came out but still awesome: Rufus Wainwright - Out of the Game

On the Horizon:

• Paul McCartney - Ram remastered special edition
• Regina Spektor - What We Saw From The Cheap Seats
• Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - Here
• Yellow Submarine being re-released on DVD (we got so many requests for this at Finders)
• and of course...KIMBRA - VOWS!!! NEXT TUESDAY!! Check out the cool ally dancing below:

Earworms

I first heard the term "earworm" on Best Week Ever years ago referring to The Darkness's "I Believe in a Thing Called Love." (Side note- you should hear my mom sing this one...hilarious. She does not know the title, artist, lyrics or even the tune but it surprisingly comes up a lot and she tries to sing it every time. Sample lyrics "I think I like you...and I think I like you too!") The definition from Wiki is: "a piece of music that sticks in one's mind so that one seems to hear it, even when it is not being played." Basically it is one of those songs that is so catchy it gets stuck in your head. Earworms can be from any genre, although the most diabolical and persistent ones are on the spectrum of pop. For me it seems the songs that are really catchy and get stuck in my head also lie on a scale with one side being catchy songs I like and the other catchy songs I hate, with the middle usually being defined as guilty pleasures. For example one end would have Kimbra's "Cameo Lover" the other end would include any Ke$ha song and this middle could be for most adults Beiber.

Below are the current earworms that keep showing up in my head this past month...some fun, some annoying. First we have in the guilty pleasure..."Call Me Maybe"

Next we have a song I first heard on SNL and now it is all over the radio: "Brokenhearted" by Karmin. I like the song, kinda, the "Cherrio" part annoys the heck out of me...you decide.

And finally on that I am a huge fan of- "Warrior" by Mark Foster, A-Trak and KIMBRA!! You should love getting this one stuck in your head:

What has been stuck in your head lately?

RECORD STORE DAY THIS SATURDAY!!!

That is right- Record Store Day is this Saturday! I am so excited to go back to Finders, shop and spend a good chunk of change on music for the first time this year. If you do not know what Record Store Day is check out their website where you can get a list of exclusives that are coming out, news and see a list of stores participating. (Although I of course highly recommend Finders, but I guess if it is too far you to travel you can check out one in your area.)

As excited as I am, I am also nervous because I really want the Jimmy Fallon "Tebowie" 7" and I know it will be limited. I love Jimmy Fallon so I must have it! BTW- watched Downton Abby all weekend with my cousin because she had never heard of it-GASP!! She now is hooked. All weekend we were not only trying to live the Downton Abby lifestyle with multiple changes and an accent, but also constantly quoting the always spot on Late Night parody.

Anyway, it has been a busy few weeks with going back to school in the fall stuff, Easter, and crazy families- but I will defiantly post an update on school once that is all figured out and one on my what looks to be amazing haul from Finders this weekend. I will leave you with a sample from an EP being released this weekend physically for the first time...you guessed it...KIMBRA!!

Good Friday

So today is Good Friday which signals the end of Lent. Lent has been rough, but fun, and interesting. How did I do on my Lenten fasts and goals? Eh...so so. The spending fast went well with only 1 and 1/2 slip ups. How did the discipline go? Ugh discipline is hard. After being sick for a week, job busyness and watching one of my teens why her parents were out of the country my progress that I made has totally be undone. But even though Lent is ending, and I already have a list of things I will be buying like a haircut and a dress for the Kimbra concert, I am going to still try to train myself in discipline. I will be reminding myself of this constantly: "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." (Hebrews 12:11) It is true- it is painful and it sucks but I want the good things it brings so I am going to continue to try.

A twitter depiction of the story of Jesus I found:

HAPPY EASTER!!

Music Monday: 2 points for NPR!

I took my work iPod home last weekend to update it because it tragically did not have both Florence + the Machine albums on it for some reason. (Background: this is my music only iPod that now does not even hold all my music so I have to start figuring out new ways to get music on there. I started with putting all my playlists on but that does not give me full albums so I now have to check individual artists and albums...a long process. Ugh.) Well this morning I forgot to grab it to bring back so I am without it today. Not a huge deal, I have the internet. So I first go to AOL and Spinners listening party where you can hear full albums before they are released...dud. Not only was there nothing that particularly caught my attention (besides the new Civil Twilight which did sounded pretty good) but I find that Macy Grey has a cover album...and each song I started listening to was worse than the 5 sec I listened to before it. The cover of "Maps" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs should be outlawed.

NPR TO THE RESCUE!!! NPR First Listen saved my morning...and afternoon...and tomorrow morning as they are streaming the new M. Ward (collective sigh) and Of Monsters and Men. They are both great. After my great love of Hold Time, M. Ward had a lot to live up to with his new album in in my opinion - but it sounds like the summer of 2012 to me...because I will be playing it all summer starting now...with breaks for Kimbra of course. Oh, did I mention that Zooey makes an appearance? She does and it is wonderful. I feel like it may already have a spot on my top albums of the year after only one listen. (The Shins Port of Morrow and Kimbra Vows already have spots on lock-down as well.)

Next- My Head is Animal by Of Monsters and Men. If you like "Little Talks" and have been waiting for a U.S. release of their debut album like I have, you will not be disappointed. This album falls under one of my favorite indie categories that I made up: Lots of instruments, Lots of voices. (Another example would be Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros) They have songs that range from fast to slow, powerful to intimate. I am loving it.

M. Ward's A Wasteland Companion will be released April 10th (another RSD purchase for me!) and Of Monsters and Men's debut My Head is Animal will be out April 3rd. Pick em up, listen to them, love them.

I will leave you with Kimbra...just kidding. I will give you a small Kimbra break and leave you with some M.Ward and Zooey goodness, enjoy!

Music Monday: Lots of Random Music Updates

So there is not one thing I am loving right now, but many and here they are:

1. The Shins- Port of Morrow (which you can stream on iTunes till tomorrow or Spinner till probably the end of the week) It sounds great and comes out tomorrow!! I am a huge Shins fan and a confession, may have preordered this CD in February before the spending fast...cheating I know. After the spending fast I will be buying it on LP at Finders. (Lets be honest, after the spending fast I will be spending all day a Finders...oh maybe I will make it Record Store Day!)

2. The Voice: This is the Voice! (I sing that as I fast-forward through commercials..it is in no way annoying my brother.) I was a fan of the voice last summer because of the coaches, blind auditions, how quickly it moved along, and how they really supported the artists and help them develop their unique style not just assigning them to sing country one week and 80's songs the next. When they announced that it would be back in the spring I thought that I would not watch it because there are so many other things on to watch and I do not want to spend every night in front of the TV. However...after the Superbowl I watched the first episode with my brother, saw this, and set the DVR to record the series. Oh, and I started a Voice fantasy league. (My team is AWESOME!)

3. Kimbra! I know, your are probably thinking "What you like Kimbra? No way." Yes. I LOVE KIMBRA! She is amahzing! Her U.S. album comes out May 22nd and here is one of the new songs that will be on it preformed live at SXSW:

4. SiriusXM - I have been loving SiriusXM a lot lately. Not just for all music no commercials, stations I am interested in, and Live On Broadway with Seth Rudetsky but lately they have been playing a ton of live stuff (like the Shins set at SXSW). Also I love seeing an artist that I knew was going to catch on go from one station to the next. Like Goyte started popping up on  my indie/alternative stations sporadically, then it was on the countdowns, then it moved to Spectrum, then it is on the top40 station and I can say "I told you so-you should hire me for stuff like this!" I will be really sad when my trial expires.

5. New iPad Garage Band App- now I do not own this but I watched the presentation they did, played with it at the Apple store this weekend and when I get an iPad it will be one of the few apps I buy.

6. Nick Drake- Now Nick Drake is not new, he is actually from the 70's but his music is amazing. I first heard his song "Pink Moon" in a car commercial over 10 years ago and with a second song I love on the Garden State Soundtrack I bought two of his CDs. Over the years he has become my go to artist to fall asleep to, read to, listen to when I want to relax or when I am sick (like all last week). He has a third CD and I will be buying it on Record Store Day because I think my other songs are starting to get jealous of the outrageous play count of Bryter Layter, and Pink Moon.

7. Kimbra! I am so dissapointed that I did not go to SXSW this year now because not only was Kimbra there, but she performed like a zillion times. Like a whole set by herself:

and many more shows with a full band and a tambourine which she performs with such dedication that she ends up like this by the end of the week. So to end this post enjoy one of her million SXSW sets:

Music Mondays: Kimbra, beacause I am obsessed

So I was going to wait until she actually had an album out in the US, or at least a release date. But I cannot wait. I am obsessed with Kimbra. My favorite musical act to come out of New Zealand EVER! (Sorry Flight of the Conchords) So lets start here with her first single:

Wasn't that great? Of course. Now on to the next video that I really want itunes to release because I will buy it. (A first for me) It is so colorful and fun and I watch it no less then 10x a day:

Was that not fun?? Ah, I love it!! I discovered Kimbra from the little girl I stalk online (in a non creepy way) seen here in her Cameo Lover dress. Oh she is so cute. (Check out her adorable love of dance here) Anyway, Kimbra is amazing and I have been watching all of her videos online non-stop. (Yes I watch this one with Goyte too, he is also awesome.) I like her so much that I was considering ordering the $35 import version of her CD/DVD because I didn't know if I could wait until the U.S. release. (Although I can now that I found this album stream! And heard there would be new tracks on the US version.)

Well I hope you like this post of me basically saying I am obsessed with Kimbra and the cute dancing Australian girl over and over. The countdown for Kimbra's American release (with new tracks!) starts now....but officially once a release date is announced. Until then listen to this over and over until there is nothing in your head all day and night except it and "Cameo Lover"...like I did.

Music Monday: Classics

Like I have said many times before I LOVE CHRISTMAS MUSIC!!! So here are some of my favorite classic Christmas albums you should check out:

• Bing Crosby- White Christmas (the one w/a white background and he has a santa hat on) This album features the awesome Andrews sisters singing with the crooner on my favorite version of "Jingle Bells" and the best version of "Mele Kalikimaka" there is. Then you have his version of "Santa Clause is Coming to Town" (which makes me sing "gather round" in the deepest voice I have when I hear any version of the song) and of course- White Christmas!! This is a must have for the holidays and you kind find it a million places for $6 or less.
• Brenda Lee- Jingle Bell Rock This is one of my dad's favorite so I grew up listening to this one. (along with Johnny Mathis one where he is holding skis, Perry Como, Elvis, and the next one on this list) This includes the most recognized versions of "Jingle Bell Rock" and "Rockin Around the Christmas Tree," along with songs I have never heard covered like "The Angel and the Little Blue Bell" "Strawberry Snow" and "Christmas will Be Just Another Lonely Day." (you should see my moves to that last one!) Brenda Lee's voice is great and the song choice is unlike any other- definitely check this one out.
• The Letterman- For Christmas This Year. Wow, what an great Christmas record! These guys can harmonize and sing so peacefully...it is beautiful. Their arrangements and songs are starting to pop up on newer Christmas albums a lot more (like "Christmas Waltz") but the originals are still the best. You know this album is good too when they have not released it on CD since the 80's and it sells used for over $400! Yes, they have other Christmas albums, but this one is by far the best...thank goodness my dad held on to his and I finally found a computer that could read it to copy. However- if you are in a hankering for some sweet sounds of Christmas but don't have the $400, you are in luck- it is now available for download!!
• Amy Grant- A Christmas Album. This is the most recent of my "classic" albums, released in 1983, but it is a staple of my holiday season every year. When I left for college this is the first Christmas CD I bought to start my own collection and this is also usually the one that tempts me and I end up listening to WAY before November. It is just so nice, and awesome, and fun, and awesome. The songs all go so well together (I actually used to think they were all the same song in the middle) and it is perfect for a nice Christmas nap, or to lull you to sleep as you dream of snow.

There are a few records to check out this holiday season and I hope they enhance yourenjoyment of this Christmas season!! If not maybe this will:

I used to perform this "with" my brother all the time, he hated it. He would

complain that he "did not wear dresses" and that he "was not a girl" but I think he 

was just being a joykill. This is also the only time I was allowed to hit him- my parents would just laugh.

A few more ideas of some great classics:

• Johnny Mathis- Merry Christmas (the one with the skis!!)
• Herb Alpert- Christmas Album (Recently remastered- what! what!)
• Time-Life Treasury of Christmas (original circa 1986, to make sure check for The Night Before Christmas)
• Vince Guaraldi Trio- A Charlie Brown Christmas (again check the cover- it is the one with a tree with Snoopy on top. Recently remastered-get excited!!)
• Dean Martin- Seasons Greetings (he was in the Rat Pack for a reason)

I could not help myself. Note: White Christmas soundtrack not availible- and never was, and 

never will be- unless you are a tech savvy do-it-yourselfer! ;)

Christmas Special

So along with a couple good Christmas album releases this year I have discovered some from the past as well. The latest is Christmas Special by Boy Least Likely to. They are overseas so the CD seems hard to come by but I have it on order and what I heard I have really enjoyed. (I might be picking up some of there regular ones next year) I cannot wait until it comes in so until then we can enjoy a new Christmas classic of their album. It is about how Christmas is a time to get together with friends...especially your friend that you started a sweet 80's band with when you were 13. Hope you like it!

Michael Buble Christmas Special Tonight!

This season can get really busy. So as I prepare for Christmas and work on my year end CD here is a little something to enjoy. (I heard his specials are going to be a yearly thing now on NBC!)

A 70's special gone wrong:

Potter Rock!

I'm back! Vacation was a ton of fun, the week after with an ear infection and crazy headaches-not so much. Anyway, here for your viewing pleasure is a campy video that mixes the best club song of the year "Party Rock Anthem" and the boy who lived. Enjoy.

Now Hear This

So I read this today and Jennie and I have a lot in common. Maybe not in the job department but in the music department. I too get a lot of joy from introducing people to new music that they love, I have a passion for listening to music, loved making mix tapes (which I still do, except on CD not tapes) and basically everything else she wrote. Although I do have to say that I hit the 10,000 song mark a few years ago...not that I am bragging...ok, maybe a little. I thought I might be the only person out there like me but I am not...maybe me and Jennie can be friends. We'll see what she recommends over the next few weeks first.

I will leave you with a version of "Pumped Up Kicks" they have been playing on SiriusXM for the past month or so that I really like:

Also check this one out :)

PS22=awesome.

So this is how I discovered the students in the PS22 chorus in NYC. They have been doing this for years and are amazing. Mostly due to one amazing music teacher Mr. B. I really want to meet him now...and if we get married and live in NYC so be it ;)

Another thing about the PS22 chorus is that they are one of my favorite things on the Passion Pit CD (they are the kids you hear on 3 songs!) and they have performed many awesome places like the Oscars and are loved by my favorite talk show host who is no longer on T.V.- Bonnie Hunt. (sad I know, I miss her too) Bottom line is these kids are awesome!

alternate version here

More of my faves below the break!

Why Music Matters

Why Music Matters is a campaign to preserve the importance of music and obtaining that music ethically. (Something I support) Their most recent video is about the latest artists to join their campain...Paul and Ringo, the remaining Beatles. The video is pretty awesome  and reminded me of my latest Beatles experience. I love how they talk about music as it were a friend...I defiantly have felt this over the years. If you know about me I did not have many friends when I was younger (too crazy awesome for some to handle) but I did have a lot of music friends. Like No Doubt (Tragic Kingdom what what!), Alanis Morissette, The Temptations, of course the Beatles and even the Spice Girls. ("What?? She is talking about the Spice Girls again!" Yes...get over it). And also take note how they use the term "shared experience" which as you may know, I love. So enjoy this video and check out their website for more!

* I also love how they used a song by each of them...they are so talented.

Music Monday: Top 10 Fake Bands

Here is my list of my Top 10 Best Fictional Bands of All Time for Music Monday. A common theme is that I own their music, love the show or movie they are in and quote them often. Enjoy.

10. School of Rock (School of Rock)
"No one can stop, the School of Rock!" I love Jack Black, Mike White, Joan Cusack and their band of talented children. Great stage presence, musicianship and songs about getting picked on, paying rent and school. I have seen the "real school" this was "based" on and it was disturbing...I prefer the School of Rock.

Best Song: School of Rock

9. Gemini Twin and 7 Degree Celsius (Saturday Night Live)
I could not decide between these two of who should make it so I put them together. Both of them had ever-changing lineups and great accomplishments from appearing on TRL to Cribs. If you have never seen these I highly recommend you check them out. Gemini Twin is 3 strong women who can sing...vis-ual :) and then we have the second best boy band parody band from the early 2000's complete with a heartthrob and a guy who cannot dance and has kids but trying to pass as 17. Great stuff.

Best Moment: 7 Degree Celsius press conference, Gemini Twin on TRL


8. Robin Sparkles (How I Met Your Mother)
Yes, technically she is not a band. But I love her so much she had to go on here. Who else would tell me to go to the mall..today! (all in a Canadian accent) Her song is great, video awesome and dance moves the best. Her follow up song to gain artistic credibility featured the one and only Dawson, and an even more awesome reoccurring character- the robot.

Best Song: Let's Go to the Mall

7. Mouse Rat (Parks and Recreation)
You might know them as Scarecrow Boat, Everything Rhymes With Orange, Nothing Rhymes With Orange, The Andy Andy Andys, Andy and the D-Bags, or Malice in Chains, but currently they are the number one band in Pawnee, Indiana. They are the ones behind hits like November, Anne and 5,000 Candles in the Wind. Led by their lovable leader Andy, this band is a must see if you are ever visiting the historical Pawnee.

Best Song: The Pit

6. Dingoes Ate My Baby (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

Here we have the first fictional band on the list that's music comes from a real band. Four Star Mary is the music behind this Sunnydale band. You might catch them at the Bronze or on campus at UC Sunnydale, but I recommend staying away if there is a full moon.

Best Song: Pain

5. Zach Attack/Hot Sundaes (Saved by the Bell)
What can I say about this amazing band of friends led by the heartthrob Zack Morris? They are great. Casey Kasem even says so! And then the Hot Sundaes! I am so excited! Both great bands from one show that you know has to be pretty sweet since it is still airing everyday.

Best Song: Friends Forever

4. Munchhausen By Proxy (Yes Man)
"Hello James. Penelope, Regina, Phillip, Zachary- we are Munchhausen by Proxy!"
Ah, Zooey Dechenel and some great lyrics about not being a whore, networking and keytars. I know that Yes Man is not considered a huge hit, but I love it! I also love Munchhausen by Proxy....do you think they will ever release a full length album? Here's hoping!

Best Song: Uh Huh (Who are you)

3. Flight of the Conchords (Flight of the Conchords)
This fake/real band walks a fine line to be on this list. Some may say "There were a band before any radio or TV show so they are real" some may say "they are a fake band because they do style parodies!" Either way, I love them. Their show- hilarious. Their songs- hilarious and pretty accurate style homages. Even just looking at the "fake" band in the show: who doesn't want to rock the party? Or tell Bret he has it going on? That is what I thought.

Best Song: This was tough but here is a classic- Most Beautiful Girl in the Room and my fav Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros (feat. the Hiphopopotamus and Rhymenoceros) Oh and I have to give the best band manager ever some love: Leggy Blonde.

2. 2gether (2gether movie and TV series)
If you were not an MTV junkie like I was back in the day then you might have missed the awesomeness that was 2gether. What started as a boy band parody movie turned into a TV series, 2 albums, Making the Video specials and an opening slot on Brittney Spears' tour back in her heyday. They had some classic songs like 5gether, Say it Don't Spray it, Awesome Lover and of course U + Me = Us (Calculus). I still listen to their music...regularly. It was like they were made for me! (2gether fans anyone?) I wish they would put out the series on DVD, I know two people who would be first in line to buy it...at midnight.

Best Song: The Hardest Part of Breaking Up (is Getting Back Your Stuff)

1. The Blues Brothers (SNL and The Blues Brothers movie)
Classic. The Blues Brothers (and their band) are the best. They play good music, really well. They are funny too- which is always a plus with me. I grew up watching their movie (I know it is rated R, but that and Christmas Vacation were always allowed.) The movie revived the careers of legendary artist like Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and James Brown. Oh and did I mention this movie is a riot of laughter, hilarity and car crashes? Because it is. And the soundtrack- the best.

Best Song: Everybody Needs Somebody To Love


11. Spinal Tap
I know, I know "11? that does not make sense?" They are the best fake band ever. They are so good they go to 11, and rearrange the numbers so 11 is the best. If the question were "Could they be any funnier?" the answer would be "no, there are none more funnier." They have been rocking loudly since the sixties with hits like Listen to the Flower People, All the Way Home, and Tonight I'm going to Rock You Tonight. "This pretentious ponderous collection of religious rock psalms is enough to prompt the question, 'What day did the Lord create Spinal Tap, and couldn't he have rested on that day too?'" The craziest thing is that their music could have easily been huge hits...you may have even heard their songs in commercials. They have even reunited for tours (I saw them!) benefit concerts, DVDs and CDs with ridiculous packaging. Simply put they are Spinal Tap, and they are the best.

David St. Hubbins: We say, "Love your brother." Well...we don't say it really, but...
Nigel Tufnel: We don't literally say it.
David St. Hubbins: No, we don't say it.
Nigel Tufnel: We don't really, literally mean it.
David St. Hubbins: No, we don't believe it either, but...
Nigel Tufnel: But we're not racists.
David St. Hubbins: But that message should be clear, anyway.
Nigel Tufnel: We're anything but racists

Best Song/scene: Stonehenge



So what are your favorites?? Honorable Mentions below the jump!

*This post inspired by the awesome website HelloGiggles...this post, and this one too.

MUPPETS!!

So I LOVE the Muppets. As I am listening to this and getting excited for the new movie's release, I though I would share a few Muppetational things for your enjoyment!

A new one...

and an old one...

so get excited!!

A little something to get you over hump day...

I did not forget about the Paul McCartney recap...it is coming (getting pictures downloaded now). But here is a little preview...it was LEGENDARY!!!!

I am back, kind of.

So I got back late last week from one amazing mission trip where I took 11 youth and 4 adults to Cincinnati to serve. It. Was. Awesome. I am so proud of my group, and also to be honest I am proud of myself. This was the first experience I have ever had being the sole leader and planner of a trip like this, and I did very well! However, after a whirlwind month I am beat. I still need to recover...I am trying to stay awake now as I write this, it is not going so well.

Anyway- I am so excited because tonight I will be seeing Thee Paul McCartney LIVE!! What! What! I am nervous about the drive home...pray that I can stay awake...but am super excited to see this living legend! I will let you know how it goes next week! Until then enjoy these awesome videos and a random picture:

How could any man handle the regaleness of that up do? Grace Kel-ley. Grace Kel-Ly.

It has been a while...and will be a while more

So this has been one crazy busy month and next week I will be taking a group of teens on a week long mission trip...so here is something to make you happy in my absence:

History of Rap...part 2!!