February 13th

Valentines Day. A day of dancing teddy bears. God-awful love songs. Candlelit dinners for two. What the hell.

Nauseating, isn't it?

Though many couples and singles do something special to mark the occasion, almost as many on both sides of the relationship aisle confess to loathing the sugary day of romance and the stress, depression, guilt and disappointment that bubble to the surface when it arrives, maddeningly, year after year. Valentine’s Day has gone the same way as Christmas, it has been hijacked to supply the paper market. Saint Valentine used to be the patron saint of lovers, now he seems to be the patron saint of card makers.
Reasons to hate Valentines Day:
1. Valentines Day makes people afraid to start dating someone
2. Valentines Day is a disaster for those who enjoy ahem..."dating around"
3. It causes relationships to linger...too long

Now im not going to complain about my own relationship status because I happen to be quite content for the time being. So in order to not be a complete Scrooge this Valentines season, I have put together a short list of things that I do love.

1. The Family. (ok sue me. who doesnt love theirs?)
2. My crew. Ranging in ages from 17-27, I do love them all for being the greatest anyone could ask for. And for being so damn indie.
3. Double dutching. The rhythmic thud of the ropes is one of the best sounds.
4. The feel of the sand on my feet, sun on my back, and the spray of the ocean on my face (too cliche? I don't give a damn. It's Valentines day.)
5. Those days you leave the house feeling like a million bucks.
6. Anything indie. Duh. I love the word indie. I love indie clothes indie bands indie do's indie films and especially indie gossip blogs. Hello provo push slash cush.

Be mine valentine♥

Thank You Jesus?

So we are all (hopefully) relatively aware of the so called "Secret-menu" In'n'Out serves. Including items such as animal style burgers and fries, the Triple Threat, and the Flying Dutchman. Also the menu does not only stop at 4x4 but would probably go on into infinity (or as big as your stomach can handle of course. Or your wallet for that matter). Personally, anytime I go I have to get a 2x3 with animal style fries. Of course, I don't eat anything for the next week and a half, but it's usually well worth it.
Getting back onto topic however, I discovered the other day that Jamba Juice also in fact has a "Secret-menu" as well! The entire menu consists of "unhealthy" smoothies named after things that would involve copyright violations were they to be included on the menu. Ive been doing some research of my own on this and specific ones I know exist are:
*White Gummi Bear
(my personal favorite)
*Sourpatch Kid
*Peanut Butter and Jelly
*Apple Pie
*Fruity Pebbles
*Rainbow Sherbet
*Pink Starburst
*Strawberry Shortcake
*Push Pop
*Skittles
*"Thank You Jesus"
and last but not least
*Orgasm
So the next time you find yourself in the delectable Juices of Jamba, don't even think about ordering a boring ol' Strawberries Wild. Down a power sized Orgasm instead.

~Disclaimer: Although confessing that these Jambas are indeed quite tantalizing to the senses, I never said anything about them being remotely good for you. So to all you nicole richies out there, (pre-pregnancy of course) beware.

There is something brilliant about this...

although not quite a music video, arcade fire's new promo clip is nonetheless smart and quite catchy. an interactive video that storyline varies depending on the controlling of the viewer. The solemn musical productions is equally paired with a sparse black and white palette with plenty to both functional and aesthetic empty spaces. Highly viral.

http://www.beonlineb.com/click_around.html

Best of '07

ok so i know its a bit late but what you gonna do about it. while sitting in church i thought of a list of the top 10 life changing tunes of 07.
10. bonde do role "solta o frango (bitchee bitchee ya ya ya remix)
i love bonde do role as much as i do a good sushi roll. and i love this mix more than anything. it really gets good around the middle. kinda sounds like fifty different stereos are blaring in your ears all at once. so great.
9. justice "d.a.n.c.e."
the name says it all. sounding almost like a tune straight out of the 80's, justice blew me away with their new album. its melodies ping with carefully-plotted arrangements; its beats groan as if they’re about to be crushed by giant speakers; its bass grooves with fierce independence.
8. kanye west "flashing lights"
when browsing through this album and i stumbled upon number 9. the strings in the intro captured my attention. as soon as the bass and computer generated syncopated clapping came into play, i knew it was love. a dancetastic fusion of hip-hop and electronica, the song is so great you can even forgive kanye for using the worst line in history.
7. chris brown ft. t pain "kiss kiss"
we love rap music. this song is far more honest than anything he's recorded thus far: and a really clear representation of where Chris Brown is going. even though i wasnt floored by the rest of the album, "kiss kiss" sure gets me bumpin n grindin.
6. deefhoof "perfect me"
“The Perfect Me” features a fast-paced woodblock beat reminiscent of a sped-up ‘60 score to a chase scene. and ok, so this one didnt come out in 07, but discovering this song last year really rocked my world.
5. uffie "pop the glock"
only 19 years old, uffie has stirred up quite a fuss in the underground/hip-hop scene. although perhaps not the most lyrically mindblowing songs, her kick ass attitude really comes across through her music. this song might be hard to categorize, but definitely at the tops of 2007.
4. radiohead "15 step"
The result of radioheads much anticipated new album is instrumentally and stylistically diverse; sweeping strings are heavily prevalent. while intensity of both electronic and alternative proportions are echoed in the infectious "15 step".
3. arcade fire "keep the car running"
The band’s recurring imagery summons equal dread and beauty—vehicles, oceans, and darkness all get a workout. "keep the car running"'s energetic majesty makes it one of the most memorable songs of the album.
2. css "music is my hot hot sex"
a sophisticated mash of indie, '80s pop, disco and electro, this song has taken provo over by storm. if it weren't so much fun, it would be really objectionable. But if it wasn't so objectionable, it certainly wouldn't be this much fun.
and last but definitely not least
1. britney spears "piece of me"
most people first tuned into this album hoping for a glimpse of the trainwreck spears has become. however many people were disappointed when they discovered just the opposite. it is a brilliant statement that rewards careful listening. "Piece of Me" is one reason why you will want to listen to it again and again and again.
so congrats britney you blew us all away once again

through the ages

while i was at home the past two weeks, i started collecting some old pictures taken back in days of old. here are a few of the favorite memories in order oldest to newest.

efy. dgp.

going to church. i dont shower.

i hike at grrls camp

losing milk drinking challenge.

prom '06

tearz

my sister and i getting stung by jellyfish

waynes world

legitimate scream in disneylands haunted house

cousins r gr8


xmas 1 year ago

senior prom. note the dress length. actually it was a shirt.

grad time.

you better not disrespect me man, even though im gonna disrespect you