Mushaboom

It was brought to my attention that I had a blog. As alarming as that may sound, it's true...I forgot entirely. This could be attributed to the fact I am an idiot...or maybe because my mind has been scouring through of lines and pages of Shakespeare and literature pre-1800 for the past two weeks. Either way, there is no excuse for abadoning the fine institution of internet blogging.

Anyway...

I guess I will keep up with it again...or so I say.

I Promise

There will be more posting on here once I go to school with my new laptop!!

I Can't Go For That

So, since I have this new obsession with covers, I have found a band that does cute and awesome covers of songs that I strangely love. Maybe you have heard of them, The Bird and The Bee, I mean seriously who hasn't? That's rhetorical. They have a whole album in honor of Hall and Oates, which is probably one of the best ideas I have ever heard of. Anyway, here are a couple of their covers and my fave Sia even has some vocals in their cover of "How Deep Is Your Love."

"How Deep Is Your Love" Originally by The Bee Gees



"Private Eyes" Originally by Hall and Oates



"I Can't Go For That" Originally by Hall and Oates



Check them out though if you enjoy Hall and Oates...like I weirdly do.

Who Drives Hummers Anymore?

LOL.

My Life

Till The Sun Goes Down

Please Listen.



Thanks.

Rooney

So I went to Fredricksburg yesterday to visit some friends from school and they have so many shopping centers, it is outrageous. I don't know what some of my other friends who go to Mary Washington were saying when they had nothing to do. Anyway, I was very intrigued the whole time and enjoyed my trip. When down there, I went to see "Grown Ups" the new comedy featuring Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, and Kevin James. Now, I thought this was going to be hilarious, I mean here are five great comedians who have different styles which gives this group great dynamics. However, while I laughed, some of the laughter was forced and I found that parts that meant to be funny well...weren't funny at all. Don't get me wrong, it was an okay movie, but not as epic as me and I'm sure others expected it to be. I don't want to ruin the movie for anyone, so I would recommend that you see it, but don't expect to laugh as hard as you thought you would. Also, some might say it is because I am not a "grown up" myself and did not understand the comedy of it, but trust me, its not that complicated. Although this was a little wary for me, I still love all who was in it, even the random people in it, like Maya Rudolph.

LOL: The Critics Hate "Grown Ups"

On another note, in my quest for song covers, it came to my attention that there are some covers of "Womanizer" by Britney Spears. Here is the original and some covers to compare with:

Britney's Original



Lily Allen



Franz Ferdinand



Venetian Princess



All-American Rejects



LOL to all of these. Also, if you are wondering who that super attractive guy in Britney's version is Brandon Stoughton, of course I looked him up. Also, I'm not sure which one was my favorite but let me know if you have one!

I'll Be Gone

How many covers can there be of "Take on Me" originally by A-ha. Well here are some I found:

Sara Bareilles


Reel Big Fish


Northern Kings


Emil Bulls


Family Guy


The Jonas Brothers version was just too hard to listen to...man, it was bad. This coming from a person who does not hate the Jonas Brothers. Also my favorite has to be Northern Kings, because it is just a huge LOL.

You Were A Child

Yesterday, being the nervous wreck I am about the future, I decided to look up grad schools...even though I have yet to even start my third semester at the University. I just have that anxiety, which I imagine most people my age have. That anxiety where you do not know whether your plans will really work out and you find that you might be a failure. The time has come where if you say that you are a college graduate, it does not mean shit. You need the extra spice, the numerous contacts, the secrets, the well...everything. Maybe I am reading way too in my future...or maybe I am in the right state of mind, considering that in this world, there is no room for slowing down; what a sad fact.

Anyway, so I was looking for graduate schools and I found that you have to know foreign languages...does this mean I should take some languages in undergrad? I mean I guess I have Spanish in the bag, but the descriptions made it seem as if I need to know more than one...well, whatever I guess I will worry about it later.

So, all this talk about the future took me to the good 'ol days when kids used to say the priceless line, "When I grow up I want to be..." I was reminded of this during a conversation with my mother. It goes a little something like this:

Me: When I grow up, I want a boat.
Mom: *Gives weird look* When you grow up?
Me (to myself): I can still say that right? I mean I'm technically not a grown up.

I tried to think of what I said when I was little in response to what I wanted to be when I grow up.

1. A gymnast

• I am so far from that career right now, it is not even funny. Actually its hilarious. Anyway I remember always wanting to be one, but never being enrolled into a gymnastics class as a child. Also that was a silly dream, I think I read too deep into the Olympics.

2. A figure skater

• Also far from this dream and terribly clumsy on ice.

3. A singer

• Now this is something I could possibly see happening. I mean now and days you just upload a couple of vids to YouTube and you are set. Justin Bieber anyone?

Other than those three, I really cannot remember the others. Now its your turn...when you were little, what did you want to be?

Also a little reminder of what the future can hold for us:

Side Note

The Sad Tidbit of the Day: The Celtics lost their chance to win the NBA Championship to the Lakers.

The Good Tidbit of the Day: The Celtics lost their chance to win the NBA Chamionship to the Lakers.

Where's the freedom in a disco

Just listen to the song, rather than watch the actual vid. They aren't the same song in theory.

Carby by Discovery

Do it.

Watch and Turn

So, recently...I mean yesterday, I watched "The Breakfast Club" which personally, I think is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Okay, so it is a part of the "Brat Pack" movies and it was not originally geared towards my generation, but it had this weird effect on me. Everyone always comes to that crossroads in their life when they try so hard to act like their problems are different from others, but in reality, they realize that they are just like everybody else despite circumstances. Now, if you have not seen this movie, you really need to. It is a landmark movie in everybody's young life. I might be in college, but it applied to me as much as it would apply to a high schooler, maybe even more. I don't want to be the super insightful youngen, but I mean shoot, when something like this happens tou need to talk about it.

Anyway, so how cool would it be if "The Breakfast Club" was a play. Now, I looked it up and there are some...but whatever there can be better.

Thank you John Hughes for inspiring a generation.

P.S. My fave character is John Bender...by far. 

Clocks

So it is finally June, which means there are two and a half months until I am back at school. While that seems long, it could pass by just in a flash. That idea is both depressing and exhilarating, because while I sometimes hate classes, I do enjoy the UVA lifestyle. But now, I should just focus on my adventure of getting mula to cover my ass this summer and this upcoming fall.

Anyway, today I took a trip down memory lane--I visited my old high school, Herndon. It was a bittersweet reunion, considering that my favorite teacher was not there, but I did find out that I will indeed have a horn over the summer! I do not think people understand how excited I am about playing the horn again! It has literally been a year and I cannot keep going on in life with out the sweet sounds of a French horn. I mean, in theory I could go on, but in real life I could not.

I do not have much to post on today, there are not any funerals to protest, I have not looked up anything I have wanted....yet, and honestly, my life has been pretty lackluster in the past day, other than my horn news. Other than that, I fully understand how great it is not to be in high school anymore and how sometimes, rules are such bullshit.

Well, I kind of do have a wish to end this post with. Could someone help me meet the Strokes. That would be prime. Do it.

Oh Oh Oh

These are prime.

Courtesy of http://www.ray-ban.com/

This Is It

Now, this is the stuff that makes me want to beat someone up. According to CNN the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas are picketing the memorial of Ronnie James Dio, of the band Dio. He is hailed as one of the best metal singers, well according to Wikipedia, and was a French horn player, which is fine by me. Anyway, the rocker died due to cancer May 16th and I would just like to point out that hasn't his family gone through enough? How dare a group of people, who also in fact did not know Dio personally, cause a disturbance during a peaceful gathering. Yeah so its public, so what? Morally, that still should not give them the right to barge on something that is personal.

They are protesting his service because they believe he worshiped the Devil, due to his famous devil horn hand gesture. Now, I could throw up that sign right now. So do I worship the devil then? No, I don't. I cannot believe the stupidity of people today. I am not rendering religion as stupid, because that would be stupid of me. I understand that everyone has a right to believe in whatever they want to believe, even if it is the Devil. However, I also believe that people should not force their beliefs on others, unless it is wanted. I am pretty sure Dio does not want these people of Westboro crashing his memorial.

It is the year 2010, not 1693! Dio was not the Abigail of the country, but rather an honest contributor to the music history of America! But whatever, who am I to say that these people look like jackasses...

Anyway, so okay I am kind of obsessed with clothes and everything involved with it. Because of that, I really want this scarf. My theory is that if I post things that I want, maybe people will buy it for me? It could happen. Here is the scarf:

Courtesy of http://www.madewell.com/

So I am outsourcing myself to babysitting. Anyone have any kids I can babysit? Just asking.

Also: If anyone can guess the reference in this post, you will win a prize.

They Made A Statue of Us Part 2

Okay, so today I went to Tysons Corner Center...basically my haven. Without the intention to shop, I brought $40 with me, courtesy of my mother, who thought it would be sufficient for me to only have $40 at Tysons. Well, that was extremely false and it took all of my will-power to not buy anything, other than the pack of $1.50 pastel headbands from Forever 21 and the Smoked Salmon at Costal Flats, which do not order that by the way unless you actually know you like smoked fish.

Anyway, back to the money situation. I have not had a job in a little less than a year, and I cannot wait until my Gap job starts. It is outrageous how much money I have borrowed from my mother. I not only feel bad for her, but for myself because who do I think I am? The same spoiled Chanel I was when I was 12? Not the case. So besides my job at the Gap this summer I need to find ways to hustle for money. When I say hustle, I am excluding selling drugs, just to be clear.

Here are some ideas that I found:

1. Become a recording artist

• In theory, I can sing. Not many people know that about me. Now it is time for me to tell the world what I'm capable of. Maybe throw down some demos, some release parties, hackle record companies. This could happen...all you have to do is believe.
• Pro: I would make bank.
• Con: This could never happen.

2. Personal Shopper

• I would be awesome at this job. Also, think about it. People who get personal shoppers are loaded, which means I would be seeing a lot of green.
• Pro: I would make bank, yet again.
• Con: How would I even approach this? Flyers?

3. Be Jessica Simpson's Personal Assistant

• Okay so J. Simps has lost her touch within the industry, but come on, who wouldnt want to be paid from a celebrity. I think on one of my VH1 marathon days, there was some snipet in time that said Simps's assistant was her best friend or something around those lines. Being BFFs with J. Simps could have its perks, especially when it is my birthday and she decides to buy me that Marc Jacobs Huge Hillier Hobo bag.
• Pro: I would make bank.
• Con: I would end up slapping J. Simps at some point.

4. Marry an NFL Player

• Eh...

5. Sell bootlegs on the streets of Herndon.

• Who says you have to go to Canal Street or Harlem to get all of your bootlegs? I'll be on the corner of Elden and Locust everyday from 9AM-5PM.
• Pro: There isnt any.
• Con: There are numerous ways that would involved me getting robbed, murdered, or the worst...socially humilliated.

Got any better ideas? I feel like I might fall short of 4/5 of these ideas. I have three more months.

SIDE NOTES:

THE HOW SAD MOMENT OF THE DAY: The Magic beats the Celtics 113 to 92 in game 5 of the Eastern Conference series.
THE AWESOME MOMENT OF THE DAY: The Magic beats the Celtics 113 to 92 in game 5 of the Eastern Conference series.

They Made A Statue of Us

I want these.

Courtesey of www.ray-ban.com/usa

Man of 1001 Wives

So today, my good friend Kathryn has decided to follow me. And if there is any chance that someone could be reading my blog, here is the link to hers: http://tangent-world.blogspot.com/. She cures the boredom that plagues our young generation today, with cool photography, hilarious videos, and much more. If I were you, I would check out her entry on Kittens inspired by Kittens. Only one of the best videos I have seen in my life...not even kidding. So, check it out.

Also, I have another friend who runs a blog called Consider This Serendipity and here is the link: http://considerthisserendipity.blogspot.com/. One of her more recent entries have brought something to my attention that I feel strongly about. Let's start with a picture, shall we?

          

Okay so this picture insinuates that wearing glasses indoors is prohibited. But, by what means is that prohibited? Where in the code of society does this rule stand? Over my first year of college I have been ridiculed for wearing my sunglasses nonchalantly within the dining hall, dorm, and occasionally, maybe class. Now nothing again my friend here, just want to make that clear...but come on people, wearing sunglasses indoors is probably one of the coolest things you could do, like, ever. Now there is an exception. You have to be able to pull of this look, because sometimes it is sad to see the person trying to impersonate her superiors, hopelessly pleading for acceptance by wear her over sized Jackie-O's. However, if this girl knew anything, she would know that the only style of sunglasses that are widely accepted at any university are wayfarers...well at least at my university they are.

Besides the whole pulling it off thing, I would still like to know why wearing sunglasses indoors is so...I hate to use word, but...taboo. Girls can now wear the and I mean THE shortest shorts to the point of butt cleavage and get away with it. Why not throw in some neon wayfarers? I know that my friend who showcased the picture on her blog originally had no intention of sparking debate. Rather, it is more that I am sick of people telling me to take my sunglasses, when clearly the room is too bright. Just saying.

But seriously, it is roughly 630AM and I am awake. I finally went to sleep at 2AM. You do the math. My sleeping patterns have become ridiculous since school let

So when I went to starbucks at 9PM, I should have expected to be awake for a longtime. Damnit.

No Custom Orders

So, today while commenting on a friend's blog, I found that I have this blog...typical of me, really. I would forget about a huge thing such as a blog. I guess I should update more often and why not, I have nothing better to do with my time until I start my job at Gap and maybe an internship. About that internship, the one I interviewed for last week never called...oh well. I have another one tomorrow, maybe I will have better luck with that one. Anyway, I just wanted to update...considering I forgot this even existed. Interesting...

Just Joking

Well, looks like the file does not want to play...so I guess you will all have to wait until the 12th...or find it online now! Ready. Set. Go.

Long Live The King

As I sit and watch the latest episode of the emotional twister called The Young and the Restless, I ponder on what my life will be like. Will it be like the tortured souls on the soap opera? Will my life be tormented with drama and heartbreak? Will I die and come back to life to create a shocking scandal? Psh, I wish. 

It is just another day in the life, well...certainly not in the life of "the young" and "the restless" which by the way is an obscene title for that show considering half of the cast cover thier age with procedures, when in real life they are old as fuck. I wonder how it feels to be a product of the baby boomer generation and to feel that you have to keep up with the times. Actually, I more fear for that feeling rather than wonder.

Anyway, let me hush on the random witty banter and relay my excitement of the day. Today, I downloaded "Contra" the new album from Vampire Weekend, only my favorite band in the world. Yes, the album does not come out until January 12th and yes, I could be arrested but no, I do not care. Their new album is fresh while maintaining that good 'ol Vampire sound. So I close with an ode to my winter vacation, with the title "Holiday" like the opening line says, "the best one of the year."