Beyond the Sea, Duncan Sheik

Okay so tonights posts are a few rants/thoughts:

• I am really diggin the teenybop CD by Vanessa Hudgens. Yes a 24 year old can jam out because Music is Timeless.

• Like a fellow blogger, I have joined the Britney Challenge, which means I can only listen to Britney Spears Albums while driving. Each week there is a different CD, and this week it starts with her very first one, Baby One More Time. There are several songs on this CD that I never remembered were on this CD. IE "Sometimes"- I always thought this was a song released as an import, and never having an American Release.

Today at work I discovered 2 things

• Kool-Aid points were the thing to collect in my childhood. At one point I actually sent in and received a Frisbee and Kool-Aid Man figurine. I remembered today that I had quite a few points left in a box from when a Companion and I drank as much Kool-Aid as we could so that we could receive something cool from our points. We never did, and we never will! It was announced that the kool-aid point program was to be discontinued April 2007. Don't believe me? Take a look at a recent packet! So in honor of the drink, I am bringing it into work tomorrow.

• I have always loved McDonald Land cookies, but sadly they are gone as well for "baked goods." I really enjoyed eating them at my own table at my mom's work. I would sit there and color in the break room with my mom keeping an eye on my nearby. Interesting note- There was a guy named Joe who would always come talk to me, and sometimes buy me snacks from the vending machine. A few years later I found out he withdrew his bank accounts, and left his family and wandered into the desert. Weird I know, because there is no relation to the cookies and Joe.

Pretty Green, Mark Ronson

Google Maps provided a great opportunity for a new discovery that is near my backyard. I have always wanted to go and see where a local river starts. This past weekend I looked up where, and found a trail, so off I went! It ended up being starting in a neighborhood with a single notice in front of a trail that read, "PARK CLOSES AT 10:00." I started on the trail through various wooded areas with the river alongside me. Eventually I ended up at a water treatment plant that just happened to be across the street from a very fancy restaurant!

If you ever want a simple and close nature hike, let me know and off we will go!

I'm So Excited, Young Divas

Last night I did not sleep too well. After a long delay, the winners for the Miley Cyrus/Stadium of Fire Tickets were going to be announced. Well the time has come for the winners: Hint... 2 Min 55 Seconds.

Note: One had to send in postcards that were going to be drawn from a pile. First place Winner receives 4 tickets to Miley, and then the remaining 5 winners will receive the upcoming Jason Wright book.

Note to the Second Power: Pick up Jason Wright's books here for a really good price! Great Christmas in July and summer read.





I guess I need to find plans for July the 4th!

Virginia is For Lovers, Jordin Sparks

Last night was a night to remember because Jordin Sparks came to Orem ( The City I would like to call,, "Or, Um... What else could we do that is in not in Utah County?"). I just don't get it! It's like stepping into a ravenous area filled with Bucky Covingtons.

So back to Jordin's story,

The evening started by putting our sneakers on, and driving to Sizzler. Good times occurred as our waitress filled our baskets with cheese toast.


Once at the venue, the Scare-A, we sat down next to some folks, and some were more lucky than others. My friend even made a friend who was eating Macaroni and Cheese filled crackers... Which made my friend feel like this:





The Concert started with Create the group.... eh... "4-Real." You might recognize them from the "hit" reality show on KJZZ. Let's just say, putting a group with a 13 year old, 14 year old, 17 year old, and an 18 year old is not going to cut it in the real world....Maybe in an LDS market. (As a former member of a pop group, I think I can criticize). Also Interestingly some of the original group members left, and sadly they were the ones that could stay on key, and showed the most dedication... God Bless the two of them, wherever they are....

Next up was Jordin Sparks who was amazing, and talented at entertaining a crowd without any back-up dancers, lights, smoke, or mirrors. He powerhouse vocals covered "Fallin'" (Alicia Keys) and Heartbreaker (Pat Benatar). She also sang her hits which "tattoo"-ed my heart so outrageously, that I was left with "No Air."


Overall it was a fun night to remember with friends, chairs, and a couple catholics.

PS There were some SSS's (Summer Senior Sister) ahead of us and once the music started the tissues came out and stuffed into their ears. It made us laugh and think about how soon will we be doing that!

Sneakernight, Vanessa Hudgens

I know Baby V has a hard time singing, but I am lovin' Sneaker night! Check out the music video, cuz the beat makes you want to dance! She is coming September 5th, and I am tempted to see her at the State Fair.... Let the inner Tween come out.

Album Release 07/01

PUT YOUR SNEAKERS ON!!!!

Anything, Jojo

Okay so tonight multiple game shows premiered, some good and some bad. This got me to thinking that I have always loved Game Shows.

In my youth, when I was sick from school I loved watching the classic, Price is Right and Pictionary. Since then I have watched Whammy, Lingo, Pyramid. Match Game, Millionaire, and many many others. I think I could do the trivia or other quick answer shows, but I think I would not even be considered for the physical ones.

I mean can you imagine me on American Gladiators? I think I would piddle on myself because
I am definitely lacking some muscles!

Rainy Monday, Shiny Toy Guns

Today was one of those days when I wish it would just rain. Not because it was too hot, but just for memories sake.

The pitter-patter, smell of the wet pavement, the cold feel against my face, and the cleansing effect it has on the world around me.

I loved riding my bike through big puddles and lifting my legs so they didn't get soaked.

I love looking at my reflection in the pools below.

Rain reminds me of the dances at night that were performed in the gutter and around the fire.

In Elementary School, I loved it when it would rain because it meant I could take an umbrella to school and pretend to be Mary Poppins, by jumping off the steps!

The Wrong Girl, Missy Higgins

Okay so after watchin Camp Rock, I have decided that Demi Lovato, should just sing music, not act. She over-acts much like Raven-Symone does. The only star in the movie, is Alyson Stoner who is in Step Up, and Cheaper By the Dozen 2.

Overall I think the movie is forgettable, and can never top the quality of other DCOM's IE Brink, HSM, and the classic Gotta Kick It Up.

Also note to the mouse himself:

If you are going to have a cliche pop song, please get appropriate backup dancers, flashing lights, and costumes... Cuz a bon fire is not cutting it.

Happily Never After, Nicole Scherzinger

I have been thinking about a recent trend lately, and feel it is a huge problem.

The idea of "Heppy Ever After" as my southern neighbors would say is a false idea. I mean things can improve but to my knowledge things are not going to be instantly perfect and remain that way. Fights, sadness, and work are going to have to be involved, and through these we become better people. Most people in my generation, expect for things to be perfect. We expect to have the houses and other valuables our parent have. It just can't be so, unless you are a fictional character.

Which brings up May's Book of the Month!

Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations by Alex and Brett Harris



The Christian book focuses on how things in life are not easy. It's not easy to put yourself on the line and talk to strangers. It's not easy to say, "Hey I am Christian, here is why..." It's not easy to be gone on the weekends because you are helping people move or donating blood etc..

I have to say the book is very convincing, and empowering in a way for me to stop being complacent, and to get up and do what I really do not want to.

So Yesterday, Hilary Duff

So tonight I went to see a screening of "Errand of Angels." It was really good and made me reminisce about the memories that are "So Yesterday." I do have to say there was a mannequin head scene, and I have never laughed so hard. It had top model written all over it!

I was really thinking the movie would be corny trash, but I highly recommend the movie, when it is released August 22nd. The best way to describe it is a sisters perspective of "the best two years" while wearing pink and blue tights!


A PR Description:
Rachel Taylor comes to Austria to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She begins her journey with high ideals and low language skills, but through her challenges with the culture, the cuisine, and a companion from another place, she is able to find meaning behind the very beliefs she has set forth to share.