No Good with Faces, Jack Johnson

I understand people love Halloween for its thrills, themed apparel-fun, and sugared out spooks. But for me I dislike all the festivities. When I was younger, I would hide in my bedroom so that my Mom couldn't force me to go trick-or-treating. All the festivities have been meh to me.

Last year 70's disco star and David Archuleta costume was not considered "dressing up." This year I am going to a few Halloween parties, and I need your HELP to what I will be dressing up as! I always stress about what I should be.  I was originally going to be Sue Sylvester from Glee, but learned that I would be politely removed banned from entering certain events due to cross dressing. 

 Which costume/idea do like best?

Priest/Preacher: Simple, and black is always in style.

Explorer: Complete with compass, glasses, and adventuresome apparel

80's Albertson's cashier.  Complete with Polyester uniform 

Pirate: Costume would be very similar to what's pictured. Hand on hip, not ideal.

80's Workout instructor.  Less spandex, more tattered hoodie and sweatpants. Head and wristbands included.

Please leave a comment with which one you would like best!  Consideration will be given for other costume ideas are accepted as well.

Better Off, Ashlee Simpson

Ring...Ring...Ring...Ring

I look at my phone to see a number not listed in my contacts. Who would be calling me? Maybe it's a buyer from my KSL ad? Perhaps it's a friend  calling from their office phone and they need a little help? 

I "accept" the call only to hear an animatronic-like voice, "Hello this is Norm Bangerter and I encourage you to vote for..."  CLICK

Why do people believe that calling my phone with pre-recorded messages is going to sway my vote? Sorry campaign managers,  but I rather see candidates debate about issues, stand on a corner with Honk-If-You-Love-Me signage, or even come to my door to talk with me.

The Only Exception, Paramore

Thursday Night's conversation went a little like this:

Mom: "What's that 'Phenomenon' Movie?"

Me: "The one with John Travolta?"

Mom: "Yeah, and he deals with ghosts!"

Me: "You mean Angels?"

Mom: "No he has ghosts who try to get a baby!  (X) invited me to see it tonight."

Me: "You mean Paranormal Activity 2? Didn't know that was up your alley."

Mom: "(Laughs) Why is John Travolta in it?" 

Me: "Mom you make me laugh but he's not. It would be funny if he was though."

So What, P!nk

I saw this online this morning and laughed...  EW asks 

Is Bristol the Lady Gaga of teen activists?

I think she is... but it's not going in her favor. Seriously, who let's their daughter dance in a public forum in an APE SUIT! Is this just a mass spectacle for Sarah P's new show, Sarah Palin's Alaska?

We R Who We R, Ke$ha

This is so me today:   #SHHHHH!

Escapade, Janet Jackson

If I am what I watch, then you may start by identifying  my character as a polygamous, reality-star-teen that is actively getting into hijinks because I am raising a baby while managing my life as a pop-star who happens to compete in food competitions. (Apologies for the longest run-on sentence) 

Everyone has a television quirk on where or how they watch.  For me I can view a fair amount of television by fast-forwarding. Variety show judges are not the reason for the show so I skip them.  Some teen dramas are easy to fast-forward because the plot always thickens the last 10 minutes. 

Some television shows that I currently am watching: 

Sister Wives. 

Yes it's the television show that people watch because it's a curious phenomena. I have to say that when people try to show how real they are, the theory alone misses the boat. Few people are able to show how much they are like everyone else, especially when they have lifestyle not seen.  Watching this show creates the sensation like you are about to find yourself in a car accident.  Time drastically slows down, because you realize a car is about to hit you. 

Food Network Challenge

I like the creative and DIY characteristics of this show.  Plus it's an easy one to watch because all the action happens in the second half-hour. 

Teen Mom 

The situation of  these teens who have gone through childbirth either inspiring or problematic. You have some teen mom's who are living the best life while making decisions with the environment they are in (Maci, Caitlin) or you have teens who didn't get the rebellious energy out of their system (Farrah, Amber). The latter make me feel uncomfortable to watch. So much so that I silently pray they can get things together.

Parenthood

I think my taste in television dramas is changing. I have always been one to follow teenage dramas, but there is something about this show that's different. Perhaps it's the all-star cast or the adult experiences the characters are faced with. I still need to see the movie on this one. 

Community

I love Joel McHale's snarky cynicism.  This half hour comedy makes me laugh because the plot and characters are spot onto what I encounter at the University. My favorite character is Abed Nadir because he spurts out random facts and pop culture knowledge.

Soul Meets Body, Death Cab for Cutie

Ever think about what happens after you die?  Not as in heaven vs hell, but what you want to be said, sung, or done at your funeral?

Whether it's considered morbid or not, I recently thought about what I would like to have sung at my funeral. Many of the choices are secular, and not religious.  Perhaps the reason for this is that I think several songs can have spiritual meaning without religious ties or a page number in a hymn book.

The following are some my choices:

Remember me This Way, Jordan Hill  (Casper Soundtrack)

Earlier in life I thought Casper was the world's greatest movie. Nerdy I know. I remember writing in my elementary school journal that I wanted all my friends to sing the following song. Now I dunno.The song now makes me laugh.




The Light, Sara Bareilles

Nothing better than this,
and then the storm can come.
You feel just like the sun
Just like the Sun.


And if you say, "Be Alright
I'm gonna trust you, babe
I'm gonna look in your eyes.
And if you say, "Be Alright,"
I'll follow you into the light.



Feather in the Wind, Mindy Gledhill

Here I Am, Leona Lewis

Thanks to a friend, I got to see a screening of It's Kind of a Funny Story last week. Great dramedy that where many of the film's events reminded me of when I lived in Tacoma, Washington.

Several times a week when life slowed, my time was spent volunteering in a psychiatric group home. The film reminded me of the hilarious moments, as well as those experiences that revealed  we all need a little love and someone to talk to.  

The plot of the movie revolves around a teen boy who is depressed and rather than committing suicide checks himself into the psychiatric ward of a hospital. There he encounters some new friends and learns that the world is a better place when you do not try to force people out of your life. 

In one scene the boy talks to his psychiatrist, who shares the following quote:

- Reinhold Niebuhr -

 This quote resonated with me and I am trying to discover why...

How does one realize what things he/she can change? What do you take away from this quote? 

More Than This, Vanessa Carlton

Sometimes life feels like we just plink and plunk.

Hoping that in the end we somehow end up,

winning.