Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'

From the Baltimore show earlier this month, since my vid is screwy----

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Night Ranger and Journey

Went to the big concert last night at the Erwin Center. It was very cool.

Night Ranger absolutely rocked the house. This was my 3rd or 4th Night Ranger concert, which cracks me up because I've seen some bands I'm actually really "into" less times than that. Lead vocalist Jack Blades talked a lot, told a bunch of stories about the songs and history. Very funny and interesting. They did this really cool segment on how every band worth its salt has a great "Na Na song." We sang along to snippets from "Na Na Hey Hey," "Cuts Like a Knife" and "Hey Jude," along with a few others. I was surprised how many people in that arena had never seen a Night Ranger concert, when they asked for a show of hands.

Journey had a fantastic show. I was very skeptical of the "new Steve Perry," Arnel Pineda. I had heard he was a carbon copy of Steve Perry, which seems just weird to me. But I have to say, you really want to hear/see Steve Perry with Journey or it just ain't Journey. Arnel does an amazing job of mimicking Perry's singing style and look. He is also an awesome performer in his own right. He gave 110% from the very first song. I was very impressed. He looks really young, but he is actually 42!

And we did finally get to sing one of the BEST Na Na songs EVER- "Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'." Ohmigosh how I have always loved that song! Eee!

I took several videos with my new phone, but the sound is atrocious. Too bad!! I guess it was because it was just so loud.

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Come What May

One of the best songs ever. It's from Moulin Rouge, for those unfamiliar with it. I was obsessed with the song when the movie came out. The love story in the movie is one of my favorites, capturing that sparkly crazy feeling of a new relationship to a T.

Sally and I talked about it a lot several years ago. She was as into it as I was. I said it should have won an Oscar (it wasn't even nominated). She laughed and said we were the only ones who thought that. I dunno. It's pretty awesome. Especially the beautiful film version that's on the ...Part II soundtrack. Ewan McGregor has such a strong, amazing voice.

Or maybe it's the story that goes along with it that makes it interesting. Take a listen, and you be the judge. (This is an edited version.)



Song Lyrics del Dia

Never knew I could feel like this
Like I've never seen the sky before
Want to vanish inside your kiss
Every day I love you more and more...

"Come What May"- Ewan McGregor from the Moulin Rouge soundtrack

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Sidebar FB Friends & Fall Meme

I am wondering why certain people show up in my "random 12 friends" on the Facebook sidebar more often than others. I figure if I have 130 friends, each person should only come up about 1 out of every 10 times I'm on there. It is not the case. Is it because FB thinks I interact with them more? Am I just noticing certain people more?

Yes, I'm "pondering" again. I'm finished now.

Sunday Stealing: A Fall Meme

What did you need to do in the waning days of summer for it to feel complete?
Be outside a lot.

A person I know was wrong for me but about whom I frequently thought after a break-up was...
John H

If you could only attend one major sporting event what would it be?
Winter Olympics

Assuming that you write an anonymous or partially anonymous blog, by what non-physically identifying characteristics might you be identified in a bar?
You'd know that I'll probably have a Long Island Ice Tea or a margarita. And that I'd be either exceptionally chatty or suspiciously quiet, which would depend upon whether I'm there with people I know or people I'm meeting for the first time.

Most blogs cover some sort of niche – personal, political, dating, culinary, etc. What topic, if any, would you like to address on your blog but doesn’t fit into your niche?
My blog is niche-free!

If you could manipulate the time space continuum and give as many as three pieces of advice to a younger version of yourself, what advice would you give and to what age of you?
Age 21- Your life is not over. It's safe to look beyond the next two weeks.
Age 23- Finish that thesis, Missy.

Who among your friends do you really wish had a blog because their stories, or perspective on something ought to be shared?
Pedro

If you were to take an e-cation (vacation from the trappings of our electronic world,) and assuming that employment obligations would allow it, how long of a break could you take? What would you miss the most, the least?
I can do about a week. I would miss being "in the know" about news and friends. I would not miss the stress of feeling like I have to be plugged in.

On September 11th of this year, I attended a couple of parties and was somewhat conflicted by the fact that this ignoble anniversary shall pass with it being just another day in the eyes of many (and in some ways my own eyes as well.) Thoughts?
These sorts of days have varying significance to different people. It doesn't bother me that some don't consider it a remarkable day. For me, it should be less an emotional reminder through the years. I suppose it will eventually be just a day to take a moment and remember. Time does that.

How high are your walls? Who was the last person to scale them? What tools should would-be climbers have on their belt?
My walls are pretty low. You'd need only honesty and a sense of humor to hop over them.

The sexiest thing a man or a woman can say to you (or has said to you) is:
A whispered "I love you" at an unexpected time, when there are other people around. Yep. That'll do it.

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Revolutionary Road- Blah

You know what I have? My mother's engagement ring from Nurettin. I've always thought it was her wedding ring from Dad, but I just realized that is another one, which I also have. DUH. Yeah, Mom left a trail of broken hearts across Europe back in the day.

So we watched Revolutionary Road last night. The movie is awful. One of those you want to turn off, but you're sure it's about to get interesting. Never does. It is creepy and boring and just leaves you feeling icky. The whole premise of the film is how utterly despondent they are at having to live in suburbia and conform to society's expectations of them as a couple. *blood-curdling shriek* They must move to Paris to live an exciting life. Doing what exactly? The same mundane things they are doing in the house they're in? I don't even get that.

Everyone is cheating on everyone, which makes me crazy. Then the guy tells his wife he slept with his secretary because he wants her to be upset about it, and is hurt when she's not. Yeesh- that must be a guy thing. Then she says she doesn't care because she doesn't love him anymore anyway. "You're just a boy who made me laugh at a party a long time ago," she says. "I loathe the sight of you." A few hours later, she's making breakfast for the two of them. That's when I finally figured out Kate's character is nuts.

Don't waste your time watching it. Bleh. I did love that Cathy Bates is in it, along with Kate and Leo, for the Titanic reunion.

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Bob Pics

Here you go:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/223fmj/sets/72157622331435037

You are welcome.

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Saturday Nine

Foootbaaaaallll! Our team's first loss of the season last night. Sad day. However, we and the Baileys did manage to sit in the section of parents who had imbibed a bit before the game. Now that is where the fun is! Usually I am one of the few people in a section yelling and clapping, etc. Not this week! (Of course I am sober at games, so what does that say? lol) I really enjoyed it. And the color guard ROCKED at halftime. Boo-yah!

Saturday 9: I Call Your Name

1. If you could have named yourself, which name would you have chosen, and why?
I've always liked my name. If I had to change it, I would be called something really drippy and feminine like Anastasia.

2. If you could relive a year in your life, what age would it be, and why?
There are a few. How about 18. Senior year, baby.

3. If you could go back and change one friendship in your past, who would it have been, and why?
Kathy (yet another one) who I was friends with from age 8-12. Looking back, she was a little on the psycho side. I should have stayed away from her.

4. If you could have dated one person in your past that you did not date, who would it be, and why?
There was a guy in college who was a friend of someone I went out with a couple of times. Pretty quickly I realized it was the friend I had the real feelings for. But he wasn't interested in being more than friends with me by that point. Sad, eh?

6. If you had the opportunity to live in another country, which one would it be, and why? If you choose NOT to live in another country, why do you want to stay in your current country?
Temporarily, I would live in Germany or the UK, because I've been to those places and really liked them. I wouldn't live anywhere outside the US permanently.

7. If you could choose your dream job, what would it be, and why?
Radio DJ. Fun and entertaining, and I'd get to talk a lot! Plus great music!

8. If you could wish a wish and it be guaranteed to come true (other than riches) what would it be, and why?
Perfect health forever. It's just a concern that would be gone.

9. If you could meet two blogger friends (you may choose more, if you wish) who would they be?
I avoid the "blogger friends" thing, but Anderson Cooper and Kevin Smith blog. I'd love to meet them.

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HS Football Day!

I just heard "The Thong Song" for the first time ever. Angel, I can hear you laughing all the way from here.

I got Jeff Journey/Night Ranger tix for Father's Day. It's next Tuesday. His "man date" had to back out, so he invited me. It should be great! I just wish Steve Perry was still in the band.

The backseat latch in my car ripped through half my fingernail. Holy #@$&! It's still bleeding if I touch it. It looks disgusting, too. A jagged, bloody, gaping gash with swollen tissue underneath. I can barely stomach putting a band-aid on it. I wonder how long this sort of thing takes to grow out. Buy stock in band-aids, folks. Good thing I had a tetanus shot New Year's Eve when I stepped on that sewing needle. 2009- Year of the Minor Trauma.

Now that I am able to text at a normal speed, I must mention a couple of things. I am still getting used to carrying my phone with me everywhere. I used to leave it in my purse, so as most people know, that was not the way to get a hold of me during the day when I'm home. Well now I carry it around the house, and leave it various places, so sometimes I'm still missing calls/texts. LOL. I'll work on that.

Also, a lot of people have their phones on their nightstands at night. I will never do that, so if you want to call at 3am, please be prepared to leave a message and wait until morning for an answer. Of course, if you are needing me to bail you out of jail or something, feel free to call my home number.

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TGIT (After Craptastic Wednesday)

I must ask again: has Bob Schneider ever looked so amazing as he does lately? Holy moly. (Not that I really notice, oh Jeffery, my hubbylicious honey-bunnykins whose amazingness surpasses Bob's on even Bob's best day.) I would post a photo or two from Facebook, but they kinda belong to their owners. Just go friend him over there and see what I am talking about. Better yet, let's go to Saxon Pub and we'll ogle him in person. 'Cuz he also sings, which is kind of cool.

Was Mom's bday yesterday, which compounded a critical mass of other things to make Wednesday a huge pile of SUCK. In that vein, I give you the heartbreaking, give-up-and-go-home...

Song Lyric del Giorno

...Back to the sun, back to the shore, back to what I was before.
Back where I'm known, back in my own very small pond.
Laugh with my friends when I arrive, we'll drop the top and just drive
That's fine with me...

"Legally Blonde" Laura Bell Bundy from the fantastic Legally Blonde: The Musical

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Better Late than Never?

Hey Scotty, thanks for the laugh on IM regarding my lack of an entry this morning. ;) Looks like I've been late to everything today!

How much do I love that Chris Daughtry's facebook status is real stuff! Like cleaning the attic with his wife. Awesome. And Bono gave him a shout out the other day. He was as psyched as anyone would have been. Can't wait to see them live!

Finally I have joined the masses in the 21st century with a phone that has internet capabilities and a keyboard. My texting buddies, you will appreciate my vastly increased typing speed. As the teens say, "texxxxxxxxxxt meeeeeeeee!"

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