This Is It.

This is how I spent my Halloween this year.
The film was beyond amazing. Finally, a film about Michael where he is most comfortable, a stage. The film had nothing to do at all with his money problems, his skin, his plastic surgery, the allegations against him, his troubled childhood or his children. It was simply about his music, dancing and preparing of what was to be the greatest tour of all time.
You have 9 days left to go see it, so do it.

Ooohhh neat.

I came home for the weekend and I am sitting in bed, on a friday night, at 10 30. Freaking laaaaame.


One.
1. Who was your FIRST prom date?
Michael Freeman.

2. Do you still talk to your first love?
No.

3. What was your FIRST alcoholic drink?
I think it was a frozen margarita.

4. What was your FIRST job?
Babysitting. If we aren't counting that, I worked at a chiropracter.

5. What was your FIRST car?
The same thing I've got now.

6. Who was the FIRST person to text you today?
My mommy.

7. Who is the FIRST person you thought of this morning?
Oh, you know. Well Lauren knows.

8. Who was your FIRST grade teacher?
Ms. Shepherd.

9. Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane?
Cali-forn-i-a.

10. Who was your FIRST best friend & do you still talk to them?
Miss Lauren Jones, yo. I don't go a day without talking to her.

11. Where was your FIRST sleepover?
Probably my grandma and grandpas.

12. Who was the FIRST person you talked to today?
Lauren.

13. Whose wedding did you go to for the FIRST time?
I don't even know.

14. What was the FIRST thing you did this morning?
Shut off the annoying song on the radio.

15. What was the FIRST concert you ever went to?
Christina Aguliara

16. FIRST tattoo?
This star/galaxy thingy on my foot.

17. FIRST piercing?
Ears.

18. FIRST foreign country you've been to?
Grand Cayman.

19. FIRST movie you remember seeing in the theater?
Really? Do you expect me to remember this?

20. FIRST Detention you had?
6th grade. I forgot to put my name on a freaking piece of paper. Is that REALLY detention worthy?

21. What was the FIRST state you lived in?
Iowa.

22. If you had one wish. What would it be?
Move away from here and spend the rest of my life traveling the world.

23. What is something you would learn if you had the chance?
A different language.

24. Who do you think will be the next person to post this?
Don't care.

Two.
1. What's on your mind?
HOw tired I am.

2. Can you execute an acceptable cartwheel?
That I can. HOw else would I have become a cheerleader?

3. Have you kissed anyone this year?
Mhmm.

4. Were you happy when you woke up this morning?
Nope, it was far too early.

5. Have you ever streaked?
Negative. I'm not immature.

6. Are you an understanding person?
Depends on who I need to be understanding for.

7. What was the last movie you saw in theaters?
The new Friday the 13th.

8. Did you pray before you went to bed last night?
Nope. I just flat out passsssed out.

9. What did you last get upset about?
My car not starting.

10. Do you eat candy on a daily basis?
Nope. I rarely eat it, actually.

11. Do you have a crush?
HA, who are we David Archuleta?

12. Does it make you happy to get love letters in the mail?
I wouldn't know. No one has sent me one before.

13. Who was the last person to text you?
Does Twitter count? if so it was @YoDoyle.

14. What are you looking forward to this summer?
The usual.

15. Who was the last person you ate with?
My mom was in the living room when I ate a sub.

17. Do raisins belong in cookies?
Never.

18. Whats your screen name?
youdrivemenuts.

19. Walking into a party, what's the first thing you notice?
The beer, or the douche bags thinking they are cool because they are playing beer pong.

21. You've just won a free vacation to either South America or North Korea, which do you take?
South America fo sho!!!

22. Kiss on the first date?
How about the first night we meet?

23. Would you rather have chicken or steak?
Chicken. I don't eat much red meat.

26. Who was the last person you took a picture of?
Myselffff.

28. Who was the last baby you held?
Oh man, probably Livy which was a long time ago.

29. Would you ever donate blood?
I might. I just found out it pays really well!

31. Have you ever felt replaced?
Mhmm.

32. Are there deer heads covering any walls in your house?
Gross, there is one in our basement. I am still scared of it.

33. Do you believe in karma?
What goes around comes around.

34. Have you ever been asked out?
Only by complete tools.

36. Are you good at telling jokes?
Oh I am amazing at it.

37. Have you ever driven without a license?
Yes. To class every mon. wed. and friday.

40. Do you wish you had smaller feet?
Yes. I can never find shoes in my size.

41. Have you ever had a best friend who was of the opposite sex?
My best friend is Lauren.
I did have a few boys who I called reeeally good friends, what a mistake.

42. Do you wear your seat belt?
All the time.

43. When ordering sushi, what do you get?
Nasty!

44. How many of your friends have seen you naked?
I've seen Kyler naked.
Everyone has seen Kyler naked. - Laurens answer will do, although I am not friends with him, I have seen him naked.

45. Do you write in cursive or in print?
Its a mixture of both.

47. Who was the last person you sat next to?
Lauren.

48. What were you doing at 10 am?
getting out of class.

49. Are you different now than you were six months ago?
Negative.

50. What was the last beverage you spilled on yourself?
Water.

It's Tuesday once again

New music Tuesday on iTunes usually really excites me. I am kind of bummed this week though. I did not find too many items that really caught my attention. There was only one of the three free songs that I really liked. It is in Spanish, so I don't even know what he is singing about, but I like it.

Check it:
Declaration of Dependence by Kings of Convenience. It kind of makes me wish I was on a beach, like the album cover. The songs are soothing and meaningful.

One Fast Move or I'm Gone by Benjamin Gibbard & Jay Farrar. It kind of has a hint of country, but not enough to turn me off. I think I would really enjoy this album if it weren't 16.99.

New Moon Soundtrack. Sometimes I am ashamed that I like these books and films. However, they have killer soundtracks. No one can go wrong with artists like Lykke Li, Bon Iver, Thom York, or Sea Wolf. But again, it is 14.99, a little too expensive AND most the songs are album only. So, you pretty much have to buy the album to get the good ones.


Okay, so that is all that really excited me. Whoo-hoo, right? Yeah, I am disappointed too.

Biggest disappointment is the new released Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 album. The songs on there are classics, however, DJs got their sticky little hands on the songs and ruined them with shitty beats and horrible dance clubness. I love MJ, and this just ruined his amazing work. the end.

However, there was a good part of iTunes this week. BEST part of iTunes this week, is Frank Sinatra. Everyone knows I love him with all my heart. He is I guess one of the feature artists. So if someone has $75.45 to give away, please feel free to buy me the complete set of Frank Sinatra Discoveries. You will be my best friend for the rest of my life. Plus, who wouldn't want to say they made me the happiest girl in the world?

Once upon a time...

Lauren and I made really sweet shirts that said 'The Music Lives'. We thought we were really cool because it is a shirt Taylor Hanson used to wear. Next time I go home, I am determined to find mine.

I once wore mine to Adventureland and some dude running the rides asked me if it was a musical. He was obviously not a Hanson fan.

I hate when Lauren post these...

Because then I always do them.


1. What was the last thing you put in your mouth?
Skinny Water and Tylenol.

2. Where was your profile picture taken?
My backyard.

3. Can you play Guitar Hero?
I can although I am not very good.

4. Name someone who made you laugh today?
James Doyle, Maddie Williams, Rachel, Kramer, Lauren...the list goes on.

5. How late did you stay up last night and why?
5:30 am because it is Kramer's birthday and we were celebrating.

6. If you could move somewhere else, would you?
In a heartbeat. I need out of Iowa.

7. Ever been kissed under fireworks?
Negative, captain.

8. Which of your friends lives closest to you on Facebook?
Jordain, she lives in my apartment.

9. Do you believe ex's can be friends?
Yeah. Kind of.

10. How do you feel about Dr. Pepper?
I miss drinking it.

11. When was the last time you cried really hard?
Last week.

12. Who took your profile picture?
Myself. I am pretty talented, huh?

13. Who was the last person you took a picture of?
Myself probably.

14. Was yesterday better than today?
Yesterday was a blast. Today, I pay the consequences.

15. Can you live a day without TV?
That I can. It is quite easy unless it is Monday at 8. Wednesday at 8. or Thursday at 8.

16. Are you upset about anything?
Not really. I am quite content.

17. Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
None of mine have been. Well, to me they have been worth it, the other party not so much. So unless someone can prove me wrong, I say no.

18. Are you a bad influence?
Someone told me I was once. I think they might have been joking though.

19. Night out or night in?
Nights out are always fun. However, nights in are sometimes a must.

20. What items could you not go without during the day?
Music, chapstick, water, and gum.

21. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
My daddy about a year and a half ago. I fear hospitals.

22. What does the last text message in your inbox say?
"Why are you mad?!"

23. How do you feel about your life right now?
It is pretty good actually.

24. Do you hate anyone?
Umm, do you not know me?

25. If we were to look in your Facebook inbox, what would we find?
Messages.


26. Say you were given a drug test right now, would you pass?
You bet I would!!

27. Has anyone ever called you perfect before?
Yes, he was full of shit.

28. What song is stuck in your head right now?
Waste My Time - Bedlight for Blue Eyes

29. Someone knocks on your window at 2:00 a.m., who do you want it to be?
Some moron who got a really big ladder to climb three stories.

30. Wanna have grand kids before you’re 50?
Um, let me have kids first. Grand kids, don't even want to think about them right now.

Don't Stop Believin

Kind of really bummed out that I didn't go to this! I am always in need of live music, then when I get the chance, I don't go. Lame.
Zac is wearing TOMS :)

The Don'ts and Do's of New Music This Week.

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME on the new:

A.F.I. - it is horrible. I downloaded their free music video from iTunes today. I about threw up at one part where it looked like Davy was about to kiss a girl. I am not sure why but I was grossed out beyond belife. They are just as whiny as they were years ago. These guys are older now, lets be a bit more mature. It is not worth spending money on, or even a free download.

Weezer - First off, they covered a Clash song. Big turn off. I don't like Weezer as it is, but I gave a listen to the songs on iTunes. Just as horrible as all their other records. I can never put a finger on why exactly I do not like this band, but now I have a reason. They butchered a good song.

Five for Fighting - Unless you're a mom, don't get it. The piano parts sound like all their other piano parts. I once thought the lead singers voice was cool, now it is just annoying. All their lyrics are really predictable too. Again, maybe your mom would like it, but don't waste money on it for yourself.

David Archuleta - He has a Christmas cd? It is bad enough he got as far as he did on American Idol, now he is ruining beautiful Christmas songs too? What has this world come to?

Bowling for Soup - I thought they died back when 1985 became last summers anthem, in 2005. They probably should have pretended they died then.


DO WASTE YOUR TIME on the new:

Where the Wild Things Are Soundtrack - Karen O is brilliant anyways but put her on the soundtrack for what is going to be one of the best movies in a long time, and you get a supernova. The soundtrack is so pure and lovely. Worth every cent!

Bob Dylan - Now, this Christmas cd, Christmas in the Heart, is amazing. Bob Dylan singing 'Ill be home for Christmas' almost brings tears to my eyes and makes me super glad it is almost time to blare my Christmas tunes. He could sing that horrid song, 'Mary Did you Know' and I would probably enjoy it.

Michael Buble - Everyone knows I am weak in the knees for crooners. So of course I adore Crazy Love, Michael's new album. His songs make me wish I lived in the 40's where they had swinging night clubs where girls wore cute little dresses, chain smoked and drank martinis and the boys wore suits, hats and fought for their lady. Just listen to some of the songs and try NOT to picture you in that era.

Fanfarlo - I must admit, I am a sucker for album covers. If it looks cool, I am attracted and have to listen. This was one of them. It has two girls on it, its nothing special, but it caught my eye. So, I gave it a listen and fell in love. The lead singer's voice sounds like someone else, I just can not put a finger on it. If you know who, tell me! It is driving me crazy.

A Rocket to the Moon - Yeah, I know. I am stupid for putting this in my 'your time on it section'. I can not help it. I have a few bands who are guilty pleasures and ARTTM just happens to be one of them. I started listening to Nick Santino clear back in ohhh, maybe 2006 and was hooked by his catchy beats and cute lyrics. Sometimes, the lyrics make me want to puke and other times they make me smile because I am having a bad day.

Robert Francis - Before Nightfall might become my favorite album for a week or two. Simply amazing. Just listen to it.

The Excuse.

So I have no Internet in my apt until I get a cord thing because our wireless decided to not work. Aaaand I am poor and have to wait till I go home again to get a cord (thanks mommy and daddy). Sooo, that is why there has been a lack of awesome blogs lately.

I really don't like sitting in the computer lab where people could read over my shoulder what I am writing, although they could read it anyway. Weird, I know.

but that is my little update. Hopefully i will get a cord this weekend, and next week the blogs will be flowing like normal again.

Also, this no internet thing has put a HUGE damper on my New Music Tuesdays, so please, leave me some good bands I need to check out on iTunes when i get my internet back.

Thank ya much.

21, yo.

Mah birthday is in 4 daysss.
Mah party is in 7 daysss.

Super excited!!

Let down.

"Please don't let me down." - That was the end of a blog I wrote awhile back.

Well, I was definitely let once again. I am done this time. This was the last straw. I mean it with every fiber of my being. You had your shot and you fucking blew it. You lied. Every word you have been spitting my way the past few months have been nothing but lies. I do not know why I thought this time would be different. Maybe I thought you had grown up, but you haven't. You disappointed me and made me look like an idiot in front of everyone again. "Sarah, he is just going to hurt you again", "Sarah, you know he won't show up. Something will 'come up'". Well everyone, you were right. He didn't show, something 'came up', and I got hurt once again. I gave you second, third and sixtieth chances. I should have stopped at the second one. People like you never change, when will I learn.

I took down that damn picture of us again in my car. I took it down and held it out the window. The air was ripping at it, dying to take it to a far away place so I would never have to look at it again. Instead I jammed it back into the glove box one and final time.

i WILL marry him.

Jesse McCartney - Body Language - featuring T-Pain

Turn up the headphones.

Pictures of You - The Cure
Just Like Heaven - The Cure
Train in Vain (Stand by Me) - The Clash
A Change is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
Inside Out - Eve 6
Stagger Lee - Modern Life is War
By The Sea - Modern Life is War
Irish Blood, English Heart - Morrissey
Let Me Kiss You - Morrissey
Silhouettes - Swimming with Dolphins
No Place Like London - Johnny Depp
Who Will Save Us Now - Straylight Run
Soon We'll Be Living in the Future - Straylight Run
Stay Awake - Lydia
Perfect Day - Lou Reed

The Little Things.

What is your worst fear; something you cannot touch? The future. I hate not knowing where I will be 10 years, 5 years, 1 year, 30 minutes from now. I am scared because I don't know who that special someone will be in my life. I am scared because I don't know where my job will take me. I want to know every detail of the future. Time is something else that is a fear, although, I guess that could go along with future to an extent.


What makes you truly happy? (Something that involves no one else.)I am happy when I am sitting in my room, window open, tunes floating from my speakers, incense burning and a book or journal in my hand. I am happy when I am able to watch the sunset during the fall, wearing my grandpa's flannel and listening to frank Sinatra. I am also very happy when I am able to just cruise around in my car blaring tunes and simply just thinking of everything under the sun.


How do you cure your loneliness?Simply put, music. I have a few select bands that I can put on and its like they are medicine. They cure my loneliness and make me realize I'm really not alone at all.


What is the most tiring book you've ever read, but finished?Tough question. I have always been a book worm. I do not think I have ever had a tiring book. I enjoy reading and am always ready to take on a new book or novel. If I had to choose though, I guess Great Expectations during Freshman year of high school.


What are five things you want to do before your time here is done?
1. Go back to Conor's house, and not be terrified of being in his presence. (took Lauren's idea, because its so true)
2. Teach in Africa.
3. Travel the world.
4. Have a family.
5. Make a difference is someones life.


Tell us some things about your best friend.She is the most beautiful, strong, intelligent and amazing person I have ever met. She is sarcastic beyond belief and it is what makes her who she is. She has big dreams and I hope to God she lives them to their fullest. She has been by my side since day one. She is the best friend I didn't even have to look for. Without her, I would not be who I am today. Her heart is the size of the universe. She never judges me, not matter what stupid decision I make. She tells me how it is and never lies to me. She is my other half and I couldn't be more grateful for her.

We've all been jealous of our best friend. Why?
I'm jealous of how tiny she is. I'm jealous that she has found love and I am still searching. She is super smart and I only wish I could be half as smart as she is. I'm jealous that she is still at home close to family while I am far away.


Do you have a dream job?
Managing a band.
Teaching in Africa.
Owning a record store.
just to name a few...


Have you ever thought about why your favorite color is your favorite color?
Turquoise. I suppose it is my favorite because it reminds me of the sky in Iowa on a perfect summer day. It reminds me of the color of the ocean in my favorite vacation spot, Cayman Islands.


Describe your favorite outfit.
Skinny jeans, a v-neck t-shirt, flannel or a sweater, and TOMS shoes.


It's 9 a.m. are you still sleeping? If not, what are you doing?
I hardly ever sleep past nine these days. Today was the second day in over two months I have slept past that. I am usually at school, working, or starting my day off somehow.

Describe three of your most unattractive qualities. (Not physical.)
I pop my pinky knuckles way too much.
I laugh at everything and its always super loud.
I don't forgive people very well.


Describe three of your most attractive qualities. (Not physical.)
I have a huge heart.
I tell things the way they are. (I find that attractive, others don't)
I will help others whenever need be.


Which was easier?
Both were alright to answer.


Is today going to be a good day?
Why yes, I do believe it will be. Got some good news, might hang out with a cool boy, no classes, its sunny AND it's Friday.

Admiration.

I think Craig Owens and I are meant to be best friends. Too bad we have only met once. All the words he writes are exactly what and how I feel about things in my life. I think I am in love with his talented mind.




"Hey, I saw you during our set. I noticed your sweatshirt. I love Modern Life is War. I saw them a few weeks back" - Craig
"Oh, Awesome. Yeah, they are good. Can I get a picture with you?" - Me
"You want a picture with me? How about I get a picture with you?" - Craig

I'm pretty sure this picture was taken sometime in 2006 at The House of Bricks.




Jammin:
Products of Property - Craig Owens ft. Stephen Christian
All Based on a Storyline - Craig Owens

Possibly? Maybe? Eh, Who Knows.

"Maybe all the boys before weren't your type. Maybe you just never gave the right guys the chance"

you know what, I am beginning to think she was right. moms are always right though, aren't they? ha!

Me to a Tee.

Whoever sent this into Post Secret...I am jealous I didn't do it first.

M.O.F.

Monsters of Folk are playing in Omaha on October 28th.
Pleeeeeeeease, someone go with me.
You would be crazy to pass up Conor Oberst, M. Ward, and Jim James all on the stage at the same time.



Jammin to the lovely sounds of:

Say Please - Monsters of Folk
The Sandman, The Breakman, and Me - Monsters of Folk
Dear God - Monsters of Folk

Visions.

You will be the one I miss the most. However, I have yet to see you in over a week. I had visions of my last week in this town as being different than this. I had visions of us living out our last few days of summer together, like old days. I had visions of us squeezing the last bit of sun out of the day before the moon set high. These visions were quite lovely, yet they were only visions. My last week here and I have been in bed before eleven each night texting him until I fall asleep. My last week here and I am living inside my four walls. Summer has come to an end and dear, I did not spend enough time with you this summer. It's our own faults, we had big dreams that faded to quickly. I regret that now. I am wishing I had spent more of my last summer at home with the one who has been my rock, my shoulder to lean on and my other half for almost 21 years now. I am scared to death to leave. I am afraid things will change. I have always felt like this, that is why those visions were so lovely to me. I hate growing up and growing apart. I pray to God this does not happen with us. I pray to God I will always have visions of us. And I pray to God those visions will happen and not stay in my mind as this summers' did.

The Week

Is going too fast and its only Tuesday.

Monday - Did nothing. Didn't even leave the house.

Tuesday - Lunch with Miss Kylie

Wednesday - Centerville to see Kenzie!

Thursday - Hair apt. and Dinner with Grandma and Lauren.

Friday - Nothing.

Saturday - Packing

Sunday - More packing.


Ahh, I'm so stressed. I still need to see Kara, Jon and hopefully Sydney before I leave.

Pretty much...

Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts.
And we are never, ever the same.

- I don't know who said this quote, but it couldn't be more true.