Every summer has a hit song that is always on the radio, is really fun to listen to, and everyone can identify it in someway. Past SOS (Songs of Summer) have included Rihanna's S.O.S. and Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis (a song I am still not sick of), JT's Sexyback, Nelly Furtado's Promiscuous, and Rihanna's Umbrella.
This summer's song could be one of the following, but not sure which: Boom Boom Pow, Black Eyed Peas Waking up in Vegas, Katy Perry Goodbye, Kristina Debarge
Well new music is good especially when it's free to download! Take a look at the listing below for some new songs to dance, sing, or jog to:
The NewAmazing!!Whitney Houston single "I Look to You" just by entering your email. The song is pretty good and please promise to buy her album August 31st... Still in love with her! LINK
People Magazine's Country Summer List (Gloriana, Collin Raye, etc... 10 songs. Right click the link indicated) LINK
Coldplay's Leftrightleftrightleft album. (Many live tracks, including Vida La Vida, that expose the reason for their success and talent!)LINK
"You're So Good For Me!" Yes you have heard the commercial for Lagoon, now get the song. Click on the "I want to get Sonnet's Song!"LINK
Music on the turntable is turning, As of late my music choice has been slow and thoughtful, less danceable. Melodies of climbing, falling, reaching, everlasting secluded isolation. Notes of the needle scratches against my tired scrawny legs, as I try to stand, but crash against the vinyl pavement of subdued independence.
Sunlit stars open my blind eyes to realize I cannot implode any longer, but must explode the generosity of lava filled inside my artery edifice.
I grasp my heart but the touch is numb Years of emotional debt has taken over I can only reach out to find that I am
The news of Michael Jackson's passing came today as I sat at work, and a music-lover co-worker (Thanks!) called to notify our office. I felt my heart stop and hoped it was not true, but sadly it was. I instantly felt sad and here is why:
Michael has had some issues and media frenzied-controversies the past few years. It seemed that lately anything he did was deemed as "crazy" or questionable. I can see both sides of the story, but as we all know, one cannot know the whole truth until you have walked in their shoes. Anywho it seems that Michael had gotten the resources necessary for his huge comeback, his UK concerts. I was excited that he was going to once again show the world of his talent and innovations, but sadly he will never get to show that. This then leaves his name tied to recent events and he was never given the opportunity to prove otherwise. For now he will entertain the masses in heaven and finally receive some peace.
As I got in my car to go home tonight, one of the saddest Broadway songs started playing on my satellite radio. I shed a tear or two as I reminisced of his impressive songs, dancing, and memories;
In the 4th grade going to the local roller rink and skating to Black to White with my cousins. It was the highlight of the night since I hated roller skating
Dreams of hosting a game show with a taped opening of "Wanna Be Starting Something"
Saving my money so that I could go buy his most recent album... on cassette tape.
On family vacations, my cousins and I would imagine Michael and Lisa Presley's conversations.
Spending a summer night in junior high to watch The Wiz, just because Michael was in it. Even though some parts were super long, I told myself I could not fast-forward it because of his influence on it.
Spend many moments having dance parties, and when his songs came on instant bursts of energy filled my soul, no matter how tired I was.
I will miss you Michael! Thanks for good times, tunes, and memories. May you and your family be comforted at this difficult time.
So lately it seems that my life has been filled with concerts...I was able to see and meet the Ting Tings... Their music screams summer driving with friends.
I went to No Doubt, and I have to say it was a really good concert. There was no need to worry about Gwen singing live, or what to expect. No Doubt really are back, and provided good *dance* music. At one moment Gwen called out to this little girl who was dressed really cute and had her come on stage... It was fun to see.
*Towards the end I think I should issue an apology to the little one next to me.I think it was his first concert. I was really feeling it, and dancing pretty wildly, and he might have thought I was drunk... Don't worry I wasn't just full of nebula.
Taylor Swift.... Wow! I have to say she put on a dang good show. My cousin, and our mutual friend decided last minute to go and it was worth it. There was an opening band, Gloriana, who had a lot of trouble vocally. Perhaps it was because the brunette girl was jealous that the blond had an MTV reality show 4 years ago...
Then Kellie Pickler was supposed to open but was sick... BIG DOWNER because I really enjoy Kellie's songs.
Taylor opened with being a band member, and then had this video segment where Hoda (Today Show) interviewed her. Then Hoda magically appeared!
Then Taylor took two glorious hours that were filled with backup dancers, funny videos, sneaked into the audience for an acoustic set (all the while hugging her fans, signing things, and shaking hands), filled the audience with optimism, banged on drums (theatrically), played a Justin Timberlake cover and FINALLY DANCED IN THE RAIN WHILE SINGING. Simply amazing, and one of the top 5 concerts I have been to.
My favorite parts: At one point after a song the crowd went crazy for a minute without Ms. Swift saying anything. It was evident that she stood facing the crowd with tears down her cheeks. The crowd then roared with our love for her, and with a hand to her mouth, she stood stunned and simply replied, "Salt Lake I promise you, I will never forget that the rest of my life!"
"If you break my heart," Swift said after playing 'Picture to Burn,' "or of you hurt my feelings, or of you mess with my friends in Salt Lake City, then I'm going to have to write a song about you." I laughed and pretended she was my new friend. During the song change she showed various photographs that show hardships people endure (high school, loss of job, disability, Iraq War, funerals etc...), and then shared her message that, "There are a lot of hardships in life, and I promise you that someone is there to support you and things do change!" She then carried on her chorus of singing Hallelujah several times with everyone reaching out their hands in the air. It filled me with hope in regards to my life, and reminded me that things do change!
So these pictures are part two of the California series:
Me and my favorite California friend! We had good times in the park and on the beach!
So the final ride was Space Mtn... I chose to ride alone by myself since I wanted to listen to Ne-yo's "Closer" while watching the stars. Probably the best moment of the day... Santa Monica Pier, which is way fun and really pretty! Splash + Running to ride from small world before the park closes in 2 min = FUN WET TIMES Pinocchio (in Italian accent)! America's Next Top Model Photo Shoot No trip is complete without a Lady Gaga Pose... PO- Oh-Oh- KERFACE So these transients decided to take the horse carriage, and I chose not to because I think it is overly rude to the animal to make it walk up and down the street all day. I guess that is just the animal lover in me... The ghosts at the haunted mansion can be somewhat intimidatin'. Ride I recommend for any age, is Casey Jr's Train... It is pretty fast and a crowd pleaser! PLEASE DO NOT TEXT AND DRIVE...
Now that Finals are almost over, I decided to catch up with some blogposts:
California: Probably the best trip I have ever taken. We shook hands with Jay Leno on his show, laughed with Ellen, drove next to Nick Hogan, Ran into Will Smith, drove through Inglewood (Tyra Banks hometown), visited the beach, Hit up Disneyland, Danced with Flo Rida, Sang Pokerface a bajillion times....
Here are some highlights:
Stoic Picture of our Eternal Family at the Los Angeles Temple
I have taken up the ministry and become a preacher!
No arms and stuck in plaster....
Job really had it tough didn't he?
What happens after you eat at 10:00 and laugh way too much! Knotts Berry Restaraunt... ultra good tasty!
No trip is complete without an ANTM photo shoot... "they are still in the running for America's Next Top Model"
My guilty scripted pleasure is The Hills. This is LC's place featured on the show. I don't think she really lived there the entire time...
Kyle gave a great lesson on family parenting for F.H.E. (Baby Shelley is not a pillow....)
This Video was when was the first hard core laugh we had.... I promise it will be worth the 2 min! Let's just say it involves two flip cams, and me feeling very mischievous...
So I have a new radio obsession... 97.9 The Breeze.
They recently changed their music from "smoooooth jazz" to soft hits. I realize that you think this might be another FM 100 or Kosy, but they age in comparison. The Breeze focuses on playing upbeat modern music that makes your day go by so much faster.
On Friday I listened while I cleaned my bathroom, and heard the following songs:
Bleeding Love, Leona Lewis Viva la Vida, Coldplay This Love, Maroon 5 Fly, Sugar Ray It's My Life, No Doubt Don't Know Why, Norah Jones Tell Her About it, Billy Joel Bless This Broken Road, Rascal Flatts Crush, David Archuleta Boulevard Of Broken Dreams, Green Day You and Me, Lifehouse Hot N Cold, Katy Perry
Overall it is a good mix that is all upbeat and that I can listen to.
*As a warning, they do play Nickelback which causes smoke to come out of my ears and my body to tense up.
Take a listen in your car, or while on your computer LINK.
So I just back from my Vay-Cay, and wanted to blog about my adventures involving sightings with Nick Hogan, Will Smith, and other celebrities, along with touching Jay Leno's hand, I also got the chance to dance on a balcony with a crowd below, Laugh way too much, get lost in LA and make the decision that I need to move there...
I interrupt with breaking news...........................................
Today when I got home I got in a car accident... My first one and thankfully I was not at fault (although the claim has yet to be decided). Long story short it involved someone who thought that they can cross four lanes of traffic to get to the other side, in a right turn only lane. Sadly though, the other driver is just a teen who has been in many collisions in the past couple months, and his guest in the car got in an accident in the same spot a week ago.... Go figure.
Thankfully no one was seriously injured (except for my headache and stiff neck), but Camron the Camry got a pretty big bruise... See for your self:
No word yet on what will happen but I will keep you updated... both on the car and my trip!
