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So yeah, I've been largely silent this past few weeks. Honestly? I haven't had much to say in terms of content, so I figured why fake the funk.
The only resolutions I'm making is to try to get into better shape (standard resolution every year), face the wind no matter how hard it blows, and to use the good dishes more often...because, really...what am I saving them for? (Thanks Hopper!)
2008 was a strange and wonderful year. I'm looking for 2009 to build upon that. Other than that...that's pretty much it.
To make up for my lack of creativity I've decided to take a walk down memory lane, because nothing says "New Year" like looking back at the past. So without further ado, I give you Tom and Jerry and the (Uncle) Pecos Pest episode.
That oughta put a smile on your face.
=)
- Mood:
complacent
When Jason Bourne is terrified of someone...you KNOW it's a bad thing.
Gah! I honestly don't think I could love this man more!
And in honor of his sentiments, I dedicate this not so classic moment in hip hop by JT Money to Sarah Palin:
Yes y'all, because being the governor of Alaska is kinda like being a no-frills brand product that people don't even notice sitting there taking up shelf space until you're desperate...all the good stuff is gone.
- Music:"Who dat?" - JT Money
A little poking around on the interwebz netted me this cool video:
That is sooo cool. I think I've just discovered the REAL roots of crunk dancing! Watch some of those moves turn up in "Stomp the Yard II - Maori Boogaloo."
Who says you can't learn cool shit from reading romance novels?
Know what else? Since I've stepped down from my "National Book award/Pulitzer/New & Noteworthy" literary high horse, I've also gained some fascinating knowledge about Navy SEALS, Greek Mythology, 18th and 19th Century European History, not to mention a little bit about firearms.
I'm seriously thinking about posting regular updates featuring stuff I learned from reading romance novels. (Not THAT stuff! You know that I'm talking about!!)
That said, I'd like to know what you're reading. And have you learned anything useful, even something unintended?
This inquiring mind would really like to know. Let's share and get smarter together!
- Mood: cheerful
Don Johnson is looking for a heartbeat y'all. Didya check out his superb facial acting skillz in the video?
Whoo chile!
So since she hit me with that slice of hot mess, I thought I'd return the favor to you dear flist and encourage you to respond in kind.
Post a cheesy video in the comments and we will rock and sway in a corner praying that mercy is granted to the evil-doers responsible for unleashing these products into the world.
Come on people, hit me with your best shot!
And because I can be absolutely evil myself at times, here's one for the road!
Yeah, I know....I'm climbing into my handbasket as I type.
- Mood:
bored
It cracks me up how you can take 2 mediocre singers (at best) and throw them together in a video and have it be totally full of win simply because both said singers are sexy and confident as hell.
This video would be funny as hell if you replaced Adam Levine and Rihanna with someone say like...oh I don't know...Jack Black and Macy Gray.
Could you imagine Macy rolling around on that bed or prancing around in that Playboy bunny getup?
Comedy.Gold.
- Mood: exhausted
(May not be SFW)
Um, yeah...
...discuss amongst yourselves.
I'm still giggling over here.
Tee.
PS...wassup with the fakeass Clue/Carmina Burana music? Seriously, I got nothing.
- Mood: amused
"You Are My Sonia"
ETA: Okay, so somehow the entire bottom half of my post just disappeared. Dunno wassup with that, but piss on LJ for depriving the world of my genius! :-/
- Mood: pleased
- Music:"Walk Away from Love" - David Ruffin
Leave her alone they said
Separated by fools
Who don't know what love is yet
It's clear from the opening lines that this song can go someplace creepy way fast.
Recorded in 1980, "Into the Night" has the distinction of making the Billboard Top 20 twice...once in 1980 and again in 1989. Most of you are probably too young to remember this song when it was a "radio hit." I myself only really know it as an adult contemporary standard and until recently never really paid much attention to the lyrics, which is a shame because the emotion of the song is compelling.
I found this fan video on youtube for "Into the Night." It is appropriately 80s inspired and I can totally see it as the "official" video for the song.
ETA: Thanks for the recs! The iPod is stocked with all kinds of new goodies.
- Mood: mellow
- Music:"Into the Night" - Benny Mardones
I'm riding in the car with the kid and this conversation commences:
Kid: "Mommy, what's "booty?"
Me: "What?!"
Kid: "Mr. Krab on SpongeBob is always talking about his booty,"
Me: "Oh, he means "pirate's booty." He means his loot. You know, his money, treasures, jewels and whatnot."
Kid: "Oh."
::silence for about 30 seconds::
Me: "So, you think you wanna be a pirate?"
Kid: "No, I wanna be a baseball player. I'll bet they get LOTS OF BOOTY!"
Me: ::ded:: ::holding back wracking laughter as tears stream down my face::
Me: "Indeed they do, Honey....indeed they do."
Priceless.
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Speaking of booty, I can't stand Sara Silverman, but can my love for Matt Damon climb any higher? I don't think it can.
That's.Just.Awesome. And Jimmy looked salted like hell. LMAO!
Matt D-A-M-O-N!!!
- Mood: amused
It was hotter than hell in that theater, but what a great show. Lisette opened for him and I'd like to say she was great...but I didn't get there early enough to check her out. Oh well. Did I mention that Lenny was WONDERFUL??!
The Set (in no particular order)
Bring it On
Love Revolution
I'll Be Waiting
Are You Gonna Go My Way?
Fly Away
Again
Mr. Cab Driver
American Woman
Always on the Run
Let Love Rule
Lady
Where Are We Runnin'?
Dig In
Stillness of Heart
Great sound. Lenny was very enthusiastic and very complimentary to Detroit and its musical legacy. He was clearly driving his security detail batty as he often reached into the audience and at one point just hopped down off the stage and into the crowd. Schweet.
What he didn't perform:
( So many tears we've cried... )
Apparently, Lenny has this thing on his MySpace page where you can log on 24 hours before the tour hits your town and find out where you can get a limited number of tix set aside for his fans. I get the impression if you manage to figure out the secret location, you get super close to the stage and you also get to meet him after the show. If I had known I'd have been all over that.
Other things of note:
- This was my sister-in-law's very first "rock" concert. Ha...newbie!
- Lenny took us all to church during "Let Love Rule." When he asked that everyone hold hands I thought the guy next to me would die of repulsion...then afterward he acted as if he didn't want to let go of my hand. Weird.
- After the spiritual coming together of "Let Love Rule," my goofy-ass brother quipped "...and the Bi-Racial children shall heal the world!!! BARACK 2008!!!!" BWAHAAA HAAAAAAA!! (The stupid...my brother...he haz it.)
- Why did I start thinking about my son's biracialness after that statement?
- There was a lot of Aqua-Net sustained 80's hair. Faaaaaaaailure!!!!
:-)
- Mood: exhausted
- Music:"Again" - Lenny Kravitz
::phone rings::
Me: "Hello?"
Mom: "Do I have a big mouth?"
Me: ...
Mom: "I mean do I always let the cat out of the bag?"
Me: "Uhh....yeah."
Mom: "Awww, man!"
Long story short, office gossip came back to bite her in the backside. That's one of the dangers of working with your spouse. That and the fact that neither one of you seem to be able to keep your mouths shut around your office cohorts. It really sux when tension is already running high as a result of job insecurity.
Poor Mom. She just can't help herself. But in her defense, she didn't act alone.
So for all you big mouths this jam's for you! Something else you can run and go tell your crew!
- Mood: slightly amused
- Music:"Big Mouth" - Whodini
Any guesses as to what movie that's from?
I actually accomplished something in the past 24 hours. I got half of my Christmas shopping done and finally finished painting the kitchen. I'll post pics when my kitchen has been successfully put back together.
Since I feel like posting, but don't really feel like thinking, I've decided to post movie scenes that feature some of my all time favorite movie quotes. These quotes have stuck in my head over time for whatever reason, so now I feel compelled to share them with you dear flist.
First up:
Tombstone, Doc Holliday - "I'm Your Huckleberry"
This scene takes place when Wyatt has declared war on the cowboys who have murdered his brother Morgan Earp (Bill Paxton) and has been largely responsible for all the violence and corruption in Tombstone. Doc shows up to take on Johnny Ringo in a gunfight, and Johnny knows that he is no match for Doc's speedy trigger fingers.
It's almost unfair how many great lines Val Kilmer had in this movie. In my opinion, this has to be one of the most quotable movies of the last 20 years. If I were Kirk Russell, I'd have been jealous. Val stole the movie no question.
Interview with the Vampire, The Vampire Lestat - "Claudia, you've been a very, very naughty little girl!"
Remembered courtesy of my last post, this scene features a "thought to be dead Lestat" after Claudia tricked him into feeding off of the blood of a corpse causing him to decay into something hideous. Talk about looking like death warmed over.
And just think, Tom Cruise was cast as Lestat because at the time studio execs didn't think that Brad Pitt was a big enough star to carry this movie on his own. My my, how things have changed.
This next movie starred Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro, Sean Connery, and a very young-looking Andy Garcia. Shame on you if you didn't guess "The Untouchables."
The Untouchables, Al Capone - "You got NOTHING!" "You're nothing but a lot of talk and a badge!"
I can only dream that the real Al Capone was as cool as De Niro was in this movie. The "I want him DEAD!" scene is another favorite scene along the train station shoot out scene. I developed an instant fangirl crush on Garcia the moment he took out the bodyguard with his sharpshooting then cooly uttered the word "two." Hells yeahs.
Good Will Hunting, Will Hunting - "You like apples?" "How you like dem apples?"
Oh yeah, before he was the sexiest man 2007 or turned total badass in the Bourne franchise, Matt Damon was kickin' ass with his BRAIN. I love this movie more than words can say and this scene never gets old for me.
"My boy's wicked smart!"
"I should've beat that bitch's ass!"
::ded::
If only Ben Afflect had stopped with this movie. Oh well, Casey seems to be doing alright for himself.
Damn, all my favorite scenes are violent or hint at violence just beneath the surface. Heh, perhaps I'll just say screw it and head on over to the dark side. I hear they have refreshments.
::shrugs::
What are some of your favorite movie quotes?
- Mood: amused
- Music:"Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See" - Busta Rhymes
