310. American Life ~ Madonna (last listen: never): A gift from one of my gays and I can say that none of these songs really grabbed my attention. That's a real shame. Anyway, hopefully Confessions will be better.
311. Confessions on a Dance Floor ~ Madonna (last listen: never): Well, if nothing else, I really do dig the sung Hung Up. Thanks for this cd too, gays. See, Huckabee, the gays are good for giving you Madonna's music.
312. Patchanka ~ Mano Negra (last listen: 1-3 years): This disc and the one listed next are the reason I got a sprained ankle the first day of my second trip to Italy. Well, it's not totally Mano Negra's fault; I also blame the pot hole in front to the music store and the lack of street lights. Let's just say that I wanted a Mano Negra disc so badly that I was willing to hobble around for the next eight days in some serious pain. Miss Trish can attest to that. In the end, it was totally worth it to get these great discs. Favorite songs:
313. Puta's Fever ~ Mano Negra (last listen: 1-3 years): Favorite songs: Sidi H'Bibi, Pas Assez De Toi, and King Kong Five.
314. Best Of ~ Mano Negra (last listen: 1-3 years): The cd that introduced me to Mano Negra. Thanks, Foxy Roxy.
Coming next in a to z cds: Bob Marley, yah mon.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)
I am so addicted to the new Robert Plant/Allison Krauss cd and I think this might be my favorite song on the disc. Check it out.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
A to Z cds: Day 64
305. Madonna ~ Madonna (last listen: 5+ years): I haven't listened to this disc in ages. What's crazy is that it still sounds pretty fresh. People like to crap on Madonna but she knows how to make a good pop album.
306. Bedtime Stories ~ Madonna (last listen: 1-3 years): I forgot how much I liked this disc. It's got a bit of the dirty pre-motherhood Madonna that we've all forgotten about. But I really dig the songs Survival, Secret, Take a Bow, and most especially the co-penned with Bjork, Bedtime Story.
307. Something to Remember ~ Madonna (last listen: 5+ years): This is a collection of many of Maddona's ballads. I was thinking I would really not groove on this disc but I didn't hate it as much as I thought I would. However, I was reminded of how much I loathe the song "This Used To Be My Playground." That said, it's pretty impossible to deny the awesomeness of the song "Crazy For You." Especially if you slow danced to this song in like the sixth grade. Heh.
308. Ray of Light ~ Madonna (last listen: 1-3 years): I think this might be some of Madonna's finest work. It's a great pop album and I can't not dance when I hear Ray of Light.
309. Music ~ Madonna (last listen 1-3 years): I like this disc; most especially the songs Music and Don't Tell Me.
306. Bedtime Stories ~ Madonna (last listen: 1-3 years): I forgot how much I liked this disc. It's got a bit of the dirty pre-motherhood Madonna that we've all forgotten about. But I really dig the songs Survival, Secret, Take a Bow, and most especially the co-penned with Bjork, Bedtime Story.
307. Something to Remember ~ Madonna (last listen: 5+ years): This is a collection of many of Maddona's ballads. I was thinking I would really not groove on this disc but I didn't hate it as much as I thought I would. However, I was reminded of how much I loathe the song "This Used To Be My Playground." That said, it's pretty impossible to deny the awesomeness of the song "Crazy For You." Especially if you slow danced to this song in like the sixth grade. Heh.
308. Ray of Light ~ Madonna (last listen: 1-3 years): I think this might be some of Madonna's finest work. It's a great pop album and I can't not dance when I hear Ray of Light.
309. Music ~ Madonna (last listen 1-3 years): I like this disc; most especially the songs Music and Don't Tell Me.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Books and tv: these are a few of my favorite things
So, just in case you were curious about how I have been filling my time lately; I thought I would fill you in. Aren't you excited?
First, the books. I finally finished Stowaway by Karen Hesse. Stowaway is the story of Nick Young. Nick is, as the title says, a stowaway on Capt. Cook's vessel The Endeavor. The book is in diary form and tells Nick's point of view on the ship. The book was interesting but I had a hard time getting sucked into the story fully. I can see the appeal of this book and I can see why Bill loves this book so much but it's not really my thing.
The second book I recently read was E. Lockhart's The Fly on The Wall: How One Girl Saw Everything. I really enjoyed this book. This is the story of Gretchen Yee. Gretchen's life has been turned upside down. First her best friend has been avoiding her for no reason. Second, her parents are getting a divorce. And lastly, just when Gretchen thinks she's getting a parent free week; she gets turned into a fly stuck in the boys locker room of her school. And Gretchen sees it all.
I thought this book was great fun and quite silly. It's not something I am ready to recommend to my niece since the kids have a bot of the potty mouth but I thought it was fab and similar to the way teens actually speak.
Now, onto telly. Two things. One, over the long weekend, I became completely addicted to America's Next Top Model thanks to MTV's Sunday and Monday marathon. This show is really good, especially if you tivo it and fast forward through much of Tyra's self-love fest. Man, that is one woman who makes it all about her. But the models and the shoots are pretty interesting. I am anxiously awaiting the new season on the CW.
Second, are you all watching Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles? Because if you aren't well I think you are missing out. This show is what I wished Bionic Woman had been. I like the intensity and I like Summer Glau and I like Lena Headley. I can see this show easily filling the role that Alias left vacant. Because in all honesty, nothing has come close to filling the Alias sized hole in my television loving heart.
Books Read in 2008:
Fly on the Wall by E. Lockhart
Stowaway by Karen Hesse
The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart.
Spike: Asylum by Brian Lynch and Franco Urru
First, the books. I finally finished Stowaway by Karen Hesse. Stowaway is the story of Nick Young. Nick is, as the title says, a stowaway on Capt. Cook's vessel The Endeavor. The book is in diary form and tells Nick's point of view on the ship. The book was interesting but I had a hard time getting sucked into the story fully. I can see the appeal of this book and I can see why Bill loves this book so much but it's not really my thing. 
The second book I recently read was E. Lockhart's The Fly on The Wall: How One Girl Saw Everything. I really enjoyed this book. This is the story of Gretchen Yee. Gretchen's life has been turned upside down. First her best friend has been avoiding her for no reason. Second, her parents are getting a divorce. And lastly, just when Gretchen thinks she's getting a parent free week; she gets turned into a fly stuck in the boys locker room of her school. And Gretchen sees it all. I thought this book was great fun and quite silly. It's not something I am ready to recommend to my niece since the kids have a bot of the potty mouth but I thought it was fab and similar to the way teens actually speak.
Now, onto telly. Two things. One, over the long weekend, I became completely addicted to America's Next Top Model thanks to MTV's Sunday and Monday marathon. This show is really good, especially if you tivo it and fast forward through much of Tyra's self-love fest. Man, that is one woman who makes it all about her. But the models and the shoots are pretty interesting. I am anxiously awaiting the new season on the CW.
Second, are you all watching Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles? Because if you aren't well I think you are missing out. This show is what I wished Bionic Woman had been. I like the intensity and I like Summer Glau and I like Lena Headley. I can see this show easily filling the role that Alias left vacant. Because in all honesty, nothing has come close to filling the Alias sized hole in my television loving heart.
Books Read in 2008:
Fly on the Wall by E. Lockhart
Stowaway by Karen Hesse
The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart.
Spike: Asylum by Brian Lynch and Franco Urru
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
We're Jammin'
This morning sucked. And when I say sucked; I mean REALLY sucked. On my way to work this morning I got into quite the fender bender (that's #14 for those of you keeping track). Let's just say icy roads + jerky drivers + losing control = Jalehlabad's car is in the body shop. I don't know the extent of the damage or if things are being totalled or what. I can tell you that I (and the other eight cars involved in an accident not of my making) shut down a major artery in the Lou. And I know I made the news because I could hear the traffic helicopters above me.
Here's what happened: I was driving to work when the car in front of me slammed on their brakes to avoid hitting an accident in progress. I pumped my brakes in an effort to avoid the woman in front of my and in the process smashed into the guardrail and spun 180 degrees. I quickly hopped out to look at my car and luckily, there was very little damage done to the car. As I got back in and put my seat belt on another person lost control and smashed into me head on. I was very grateful for the seat belt then. And also, I was amazingly lucky to not be out of my car where he would have mostly likely crushed my legs between my car and the guardrail. Folks, stay in your car when there is an accident. Then the tow truck, driven by someone old enough to be my grandpa, dropped my car as it was being towed away. DROPPED MY CAR! At that point, all I could do was laugh. I mean, it's either that or cry.
I should say that we were all incredibly lucky and no one was hurt during the accident and I am happy for that.
Honestly, though, this just sucks. It's no fun having to deal with insurance people, get a rental car, find out if your car is fixable or whatnot. Anyway, I am not happy that my blue baby is hurt.
Here's what happened: I was driving to work when the car in front of me slammed on their brakes to avoid hitting an accident in progress. I pumped my brakes in an effort to avoid the woman in front of my and in the process smashed into the guardrail and spun 180 degrees. I quickly hopped out to look at my car and luckily, there was very little damage done to the car. As I got back in and put my seat belt on another person lost control and smashed into me head on. I was very grateful for the seat belt then. And also, I was amazingly lucky to not be out of my car where he would have mostly likely crushed my legs between my car and the guardrail. Folks, stay in your car when there is an accident. Then the tow truck, driven by someone old enough to be my grandpa, dropped my car as it was being towed away. DROPPED MY CAR! At that point, all I could do was laugh. I mean, it's either that or cry.
I should say that we were all incredibly lucky and no one was hurt during the accident and I am happy for that.
Honestly, though, this just sucks. It's no fun having to deal with insurance people, get a rental car, find out if your car is fixable or whatnot. Anyway, I am not happy that my blue baby is hurt.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Oh, Huckabee
Well, I wasn't going to vote for him anyway but this interview solidifies it for me. Dude, it's just stupid and wrong to equate homosexuality with bestiality and polygamy. Most of my gays wouldn't want to have sex with an animal because they smell bad. Gays are all about smelling good, Huckabee.*
Also, your G-O-D ain't mine so keep him the fuck out of my constitution and my womb and wherever else you think he should go. Get a clue! People want something different than the bullshit Jesus crap we have in office currently. Sigh.
That is all.
*Please note I did not take a poll of my gays; I just made that shit up because I thought it sounded true. I mean, I know that is one of the many reasons why I wouldn't have the animal sex.
Also, your G-O-D ain't mine so keep him the fuck out of my constitution and my womb and wherever else you think he should go. Get a clue! People want something different than the bullshit Jesus crap we have in office currently. Sigh.
That is all.
*Please note I did not take a poll of my gays; I just made that shit up because I thought it sounded true. I mean, I know that is one of the many reasons why I wouldn't have the animal sex.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Paris is way cooler than Hillary
I thought you Gilmore Girls lovers out there might appreciate this article I found on The Huffington Post. Comparisons are made between a beloved Paris Geller and one Senator Clinton. Personally, I would probably vote for Paris before I vote for Hillary but then who wouldn't want Doyle to be the First Husband/Gentleman?
A to Z cds: Day 63
299. Amos Lee ~ Amos Lee (last listen: 3-6 months)
300. John Lennon ~ The John Lennon Collection (last listen: 1-3 years)
301. The Little Mermaid Soundtrack ~ Various Artists (last listen: 5+ years)
302. Mental Jewelry ~ Live (last listen: 1-3 years)
303. Throwing Copper ~ Live (last listen: 3-5 years)
304. Secret Samadhi ~ Live (last listen: 5+ years)
ETA: Don't know what to say about all my commentary being deleted when I posted this but I don't really feel like retyping it all. Sorry about that.
300. John Lennon ~ The John Lennon Collection (last listen: 1-3 years)
301. The Little Mermaid Soundtrack ~ Various Artists (last listen: 5+ years)
302. Mental Jewelry ~ Live (last listen: 1-3 years)
303. Throwing Copper ~ Live (last listen: 3-5 years)
304. Secret Samadhi ~ Live (last listen: 5+ years)
ETA: Don't know what to say about all my commentary being deleted when I posted this but I don't really feel like retyping it all. Sorry about that.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Allo allo, internets
Well, it's been a while since I sat down to blog. So, let me tell you about all the fabulous stuff you've been missing.
1. The Zune. It rocks. Beth recently asked me how I was enjoying my new Zune since she is thinking about buying a replacement for her ipod. Well, I can't make ipod comparisons as I've never owned an ipod per se but I've used itunes quite a bit. So what is there to say?
Well, I think the Zune software is pretty much on par with itunes and in my opinion, the zune software is prettier. My one gripe is that zune does not have the breadth and depth of the itunes catalog so I have had to type in a few cds worth of info. It's kind of funny, zune had the titles for Pauline Croze (French pop star) but not for the soundtrack to Once More, With Feeling.
2. Also, Zune related. I bought myself a Christmas present namely, the Altec Lansing Zune Speaker Dock. I love it. I love it so much that I packed up my stereo system and I am using the zune alone for all my musical stylings. It has quite a god range. For those of you who have been to Casa Jalehlabad, the dock is in the living room and can be clearly heard in the bedroom. It's really gotten me to listen to music more at home. Plus, I got to move a bookshelf out of my hallway and put it in the living room. Awesome. Also, major props to Bill for telling me about the sweet Woot deal and then convincing me that I should buy the dock (he bought one too).
3. Books. Bill, I have been trying to get through Shipwrecked by Karen Hesse since you so loved it. However, it's been rough going. In the meantime, I've gotten through a graphic novel and a book. Let me tell you all about them.
For all you Spike lovers out there, you must check out Spike: Asylum. Written and drawn by Brian Lynch and Franco Urru, the same guys behind the new Buffy season eight, Spike Asylum isn't quite canon but it takes place after Angel Season Five.
Spike is coerced into taking a job helping a young woman locked up in an insane asylum for ghouls. But Spike is getting more than he bargained for when he decides to become an inmate.
This is a must read for those of you currently reading the new Angel Season Six. Characters are introduced here that show up in comic book 1 of the new Angel series. And they make a lot more sense if you know where they are coming from. Plus, Spike.
The second book I read was E. Lockhart's The Boyfriend List. This is the story of Ruby. Ruby is going through a thing right now. See, Ruby's boyfriend just dumped her for one of her best pals and now none of her friends like her anymore. Plus, the whole school thinks she's a slut because her new therapist made her write down a list of boys she once liked or dated. And then Ruby made the mistake of throwing a draft of that list away at school. But the heart of the matter is this; can Ruby figure out who she is without all the boys?
You know somedays I think I missed my calling as a ya librarian. Maybe in a few years, eh?
4. New Year's Resolution. Look normally I hate those things but this year I decided to make one. Here it is: I will not leave work until my arabic homework is done, except on Friday nights. Since I couldn't put this into effect until today, well, I've been very successful.
Books Read in 2008:
The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart.
Spike: Asylum by Brian Lynch and Franco Urru
1. The Zune. It rocks. Beth recently asked me how I was enjoying my new Zune since she is thinking about buying a replacement for her ipod. Well, I can't make ipod comparisons as I've never owned an ipod per se but I've used itunes quite a bit. So what is there to say?
Well, I think the Zune software is pretty much on par with itunes and in my opinion, the zune software is prettier. My one gripe is that zune does not have the breadth and depth of the itunes catalog so I have had to type in a few cds worth of info. It's kind of funny, zune had the titles for Pauline Croze (French pop star) but not for the soundtrack to Once More, With Feeling.
2. Also, Zune related. I bought myself a Christmas present namely, the Altec Lansing Zune Speaker Dock. I love it. I love it so much that I packed up my stereo system and I am using the zune alone for all my musical stylings. It has quite a god range. For those of you who have been to Casa Jalehlabad, the dock is in the living room and can be clearly heard in the bedroom. It's really gotten me to listen to music more at home. Plus, I got to move a bookshelf out of my hallway and put it in the living room. Awesome. Also, major props to Bill for telling me about the sweet Woot deal and then convincing me that I should buy the dock (he bought one too).3. Books. Bill, I have been trying to get through Shipwrecked by Karen Hesse since you so loved it. However, it's been rough going. In the meantime, I've gotten through a graphic novel and a book. Let me tell you all about them.
For all you Spike lovers out there, you must check out Spike: Asylum. Written and drawn by Brian Lynch and Franco Urru, the same guys behind the new Buffy season eight, Spike Asylum isn't quite canon but it takes place after Angel Season Five.Spike is coerced into taking a job helping a young woman locked up in an insane asylum for ghouls. But Spike is getting more than he bargained for when he decides to become an inmate.
This is a must read for those of you currently reading the new Angel Season Six. Characters are introduced here that show up in comic book 1 of the new Angel series. And they make a lot more sense if you know where they are coming from. Plus, Spike.
The second book I read was E. Lockhart's The Boyfriend List. This is the story of Ruby. Ruby is going through a thing right now. See, Ruby's boyfriend just dumped her for one of her best pals and now none of her friends like her anymore. Plus, the whole school thinks she's a slut because her new therapist made her write down a list of boys she once liked or dated. And then Ruby made the mistake of throwing a draft of that list away at school. But the heart of the matter is this; can Ruby figure out who she is without all the boys?You know somedays I think I missed my calling as a ya librarian. Maybe in a few years, eh?
4. New Year's Resolution. Look normally I hate those things but this year I decided to make one. Here it is: I will not leave work until my arabic homework is done, except on Friday nights. Since I couldn't put this into effect until today, well, I've been very successful.
Books Read in 2008:
The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart.
Spike: Asylum by Brian Lynch and Franco Urru
Books Read in 2007
Princess on the Brink ~ Meg Cabot
Jinx ~ Meg Cabot
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist ~ Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
Queen of Babble in the Big City ~ Meg Cabot
Devilish ~ Maureen Johnson
Eclipse ~ Stephenie Meyer
New Moon ~ Stephenie Meyer
Twilight ~ Stephenie Meyer
The Key to the Golden Firebird ~ Maureen Johnson
Enna Burning ~ Shannon Hale
Fool Moon ~ Jim Butcher
Queen of Babble ~ Meg Cabot
The Goose Girl ~ Shannon Hale
The Princess Academy ~ Shannon Hale
Avalon High ~ Meg Cabot
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ~ J.K. Rowling
A Thousand Splendid Suns ~ Khaled Hosseini
The Bermudez Triangle ~ Maureen Johnson
Fray ~ Joss Whedon
The Dragonriders of Pern ~ Anne McCaffery
Embroideries ~ Marjane Satrapi
13 Little Blue Envelopes ~ Maureen Johnson
The Cider House Rules ~ John Irving
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ~J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ~ J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ~ J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ~ J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ~ J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ~ J.K. Rowling
The Good Men: A Novel of Heresy ~ Charmaine Craig
An Abundance of Katherines ~ John Green
The Count of Monte Cristo ~ Alexandre Dumas
Looking For Alaska ~ John Green
Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest ~ Stephen Ambrose
Drinking, Smoking, and Screwing: Great Writers on Good Times ~ edited by Sara Nikles
Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood ~ Ann Brashares
Jinx ~ Meg Cabot
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist ~ Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
Queen of Babble in the Big City ~ Meg Cabot
Devilish ~ Maureen Johnson
Eclipse ~ Stephenie Meyer
New Moon ~ Stephenie Meyer
Twilight ~ Stephenie Meyer
The Key to the Golden Firebird ~ Maureen Johnson
Enna Burning ~ Shannon Hale
Fool Moon ~ Jim Butcher
Queen of Babble ~ Meg Cabot
The Goose Girl ~ Shannon Hale
The Princess Academy ~ Shannon Hale
Avalon High ~ Meg Cabot
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ~ J.K. Rowling
A Thousand Splendid Suns ~ Khaled Hosseini
The Bermudez Triangle ~ Maureen Johnson
Fray ~ Joss Whedon
The Dragonriders of Pern ~ Anne McCaffery
Embroideries ~ Marjane Satrapi
13 Little Blue Envelopes ~ Maureen Johnson
The Cider House Rules ~ John Irving
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ~J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ~ J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ~ J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ~ J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ~ J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ~ J.K. Rowling
The Good Men: A Novel of Heresy ~ Charmaine Craig
An Abundance of Katherines ~ John Green
The Count of Monte Cristo ~ Alexandre Dumas
Looking For Alaska ~ John Green
Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest ~ Stephen Ambrose
Drinking, Smoking, and Screwing: Great Writers on Good Times ~ edited by Sara Nikles
Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood ~ Ann Brashares
Congrats
Everyone send Maire a bunch of well wishes since she just got a big time promotion! Here's to the new assistant manager (no "to the" in there) of the Francis Branch of her system. w00t! Go Maire; I am so proud of you.
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