Hey, Shipwreck

OK, so I was chatting with my little brother this evening, and he told me my dad showed him a video about Twilight. "What? Dad was watching Twilight movies on YouTube?" Mike told me it was discussed in a series he watches frequently. And oh my goodness, it was REALLY funny. So enjoy. Twilight talk starts at 1:25. Enjoy. Robots talking about Twilight.

"Nothing says killer like freaking glitter!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kWk20eUpeY

The Fallen

How funny. Franz Ferdinand is on the radio...and I'm about to tell you a story about falling.

But first!! So, as we all know from reading the blog, I'm more than obsessed with Spring Awakening. So I do listen to the soundtrack quite frequently. I have an undenying urge to sing to it. Not to dance yet, though. But anyways....I have another I feel like busting into song verse....and it is...and i usually have to lip sync it on the train........

But there's nowhere to hide from the ghost in my mind
It's cold in these bones of a man and a child
And there's no one who knows, and there's nowhere to go
There's no one to see who can see to my soul

I LOVE IT!!

So yesterday, I started off the morning terribly. I went and got on the train. The F train has two types of trains...one that can seat 7 people on each side and one that can sit 10 people. I like the 10 people trains...more turnover, more seats. But no, it's been the seven people trains lately (they do have heated seats when it's 10 degrees outside, which is delightful...but otherwise the trains SUCK!) . So I can position myself in the right place on the 10 person seats to get a seat in usually 4 stops. Not so much on the 7 people trains. So i position myself, and we get to the stop in brooklyn where everyone gets off, and a very annoying man swings around an elderly lady and plops down. Ah! I give him the evil stare that only New Yorkers can perfect when someone takes their seat on the train. He offers me his seat. No, idiot, I don't want it now that i know you're an idiot. Then there was a lady in an animal print coat. Which means one thing. She's very obnoxious, takes up the whole train and a Brooklyn or Queens native. Bad train ride. I had to stand next to her due to idiot.

So my faith in humanity was restored on the way home. I was reading my book (not rereading!!!) and this rather tall man sits down..and takes up my whole space. So I tip my book up, pretending to hit him, but lets face it, I meant to. He was actually nice, pulling out his accounting book. So redeeming for mean man. Then, it had snowed all day. I told my coworker I was going to fall on the way home. And I was walking home, and some kid was sliding down the wheel chair access ramp, so i walked up the slide. No, didnt make it. I slipped, landed on my side, and the kid apologized in 1/2 second and helped me up. Redeem #2.

There are nice people in this city. I'm not sure where they are. But 2 meanies were canceled out by 2 very nice people Somehow, I will survive these native New Yorkers.

Equus Review

OK, so last night I fulfilled many harry potter fans dreams. I saw him in person. I saw ALL OF HIM in person. And here's my review of Equus:

If you had an irrational fear of Mr. Ed as a child, this is not the play for you.

Mission: (What I think is completely) Impossible

So. I've made a decision and I'm STICKING TO IT! I WILL find a book that is not named Twilight or Outlander, I will finish it and I will enjoy it. And I will not let either of any books in the previously mentioned series end up in my purse. I REFUSE. I'm not doing very good a finding new books. I tend to pick them up and quit if I'm not instantly sucked in after 100 pages. I just put down La Suite Francais, it was kind of confusing. Too many characters and not defined plot separation. I was SURE it was going to be the one. NOPE. So what's next on my list? The Beach House by Jane Greene and East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Yes, not what I prefer (as it is one chick lit and one classic), but I'm desperate. I haven't read a new book and enjoyed it since September (aka the beginning of football season).

Other missions that I consider impossible? Well, you would think that since I'm in New York I would see stars all the time. Nope. I've seen two. Stephenie Meyer (eeeekkkkk!!!!!), but it was fixed. It was on GMA, so kind of cheating. And America Ferrera while she was taping a scene for Ugly Betty.

Well, if I randomly run into three people, like sitting on an airplane, getting on the subway, in a store getting cupcakes, here's who I'd pick as of January 27, 2009.

Taylor Hanson. I've been following this boy for 12 YEARS!!! In fact, when I got third row tickets to Spring Awakening, I did think Oh my goodness, I'll be so close maybe famous people will be there.....like Taylor Hanson!!! No dice. No Taylor at SA. So, alas, TH.

Ethan Hawke. He's so pretty. And i've liked him just as long as taylor hanson. Though maybe when I run into him, I'll be able to say more than two words, because I won't be hyperventilating with over-excitement.

Kristen Stewart. Yes, this does have to do with Twilight. But she just rocks. And lives in LA. So see title of post. OK, Hunter Parrish is going to squeeze in on this one b/c he lives in LA now too. I know that I could have met him after a Spring Awakening performance, but for the purposes of this MI post, that would have been too easy. OK, Dan from Augustana would be fun too. And he's from Cali so he can squeak in this category.

And my new form of crack. I discovered podcasts. Yes, I've had an iPod for how long? Anyways. Twilight Source's Imprint. That's where it's at.

And on a side note......working in new media, i keep tabs on who visits my blog and how they got here. Funny search result. One person found my blog by searching for "Hunter Parrish life size cut out". Ha.

Misery Business

I'm suffering this terrible new obsession with Paramore. Granted, this consists of exactly four songs (Decode, I Caught Myself, Crush crush crush and Misery Business). Not really a thank you to the Twilight soundtrack.

Anyways, they're touring with No Doubt. Who is playing bamboozle. So i'm thinking there'a a possibility they could be there. This glorious emo-tastic festival at giants stadium the first weekend in may. My brother was suppose to go with me. I mean, let me give you this list of bands I'd like to see there: Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday, The Used, Third Eye Blind, All Time Low, Boys Like Girls, Bloodhound Gang, New Found Glory and We the Kings. And that's just announced so far. and my brother has abandoned me. :( anyone want to go?

Other news in the music situation......I haven't listened to Spring Awakening in 2 days!!!! Current record for the new year. However, my four shows in less than 2 weeks was a fantastic fun. And I would have never done it if it hadn't of closed. SWEET.

It's 25 degrees outside, and my only real reason for writing this post is avoiding going outside to do my grocery shopping. I'm also stopping by the bed, bath and beyond for new pillows and either a space heater or an electronic blanket. Not feeling my nose this morning when I woke up was not something I enjoyed. I don't want that to happen tomorrow morning.

ok, I'm OFF!! Leaving....going to the store!

Song of Purple Summer

So, remember that post back in December that said it was a bad thing I found out about digital rush because the only broadway show i've ever liked was closing? Well, I saw Spring Awakening on Broadway for the last time tonight. And now I'm going to give you my full and uninterrupted review of every reason I loved this play (not to mention this is kind of my journal keeping track of my life, and i'll give to my kids one day so they'll make fun of me).

So. First off, Alexandra Socha was Wendla EVERY time I saw the show. She's adorable and was GREAT. Wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Hunter Parrish....you skipped out on me twice (PS. I've now seen this show one more time than Twilight).....but you were sick. This was evident the post-skipping show. My hands down favorite voice on the cast was Emma Hunton. See why below.

My favorite songs with quotes in perspective places:
So Momma Who Bore Me is quite possibly the best song of the show. But it's the first one, so I tend to forget about it. It's gorgeous. I always wonder how many times the actress playing Wendla has ever fallen off the chair while putting on her dress.

The Bitch of Living is just fun. And I love it. Tonight, I noticed most of the boys wear Converse shoes during the show....sweet!!!!

My Junk is next up on my favorite list. First of all, the scenes are hilarious. And it's just fun.

So last night, on the way to my friends house, I was debating whether or not to buy this 3rd row ticket to the show the day before it closed, and decided it was best to listen to the music to make my decision. "Touch Me" came on and I was pretty much sold (then there were three people who weighed in on the subject...and all leaned towards yes). Listen to the song. You'll know why.

(Favorite quote time)
"But my whole life, well, I've never felt....anything." Wendla

"There's a storm coming you know." Wendla

So those are just a taste of my favorite first act songs. And those were fantastic every time. Then you get to the second act. And we start out with "The Guilty Ones." I have nothing to say other than I love this song.

"Don't do sadness/Blue Wind" is possibly one of the best songs in the show. The first time I saw the show, when Emma Hunton began the second verse of Blue Wind....I thought "Damn. That girl can sing." She makes the song.

So then they play my least favorite song....Left Behind. But I must say, this evening as I sat in the third row, and the cast members were slowly lining the stage.....i did get goosebumps in preperation for the best performed song of the show....which is...

Totally F****d. That's really all you have to say about this song. Its awesome. My favorite performed.

Then Whispering....Those You've Known....Song of Purple Summer....

And that's my review. A pretty high bar has been set for my musical enjoyment. And i'm sad it's leaving Broadway. My bank account isn't :) But that's ok. It's been great looking forward to a live play in New York City. Now I see this big deal that I didn't even want to give the time of day.

Gone Away

So I've been a music freak as long as I can remember. In fact, I became an offiical major music freak on May 6, 1997 when I first heard "Mmmbop" and decided to love Hanson's music for the rest of my life. (Me, dates, I know, I kinda can't forget them) And I still adore Hanson. Though, note, I think most of their music is complete crap. But they're awesome anyway. So as I've accidentally deleted my iPod over Christmas, and my computer with all of my normal music is out of commission in the basement, I had to go through and grab a few CDs before I came back to New York so I could have a rather dated, but equally as awesome music collection on my iPod.

So, I came across one of my favorite mix CDs I ever made. And it's still as awesome as the day I burned it. I'm going to provide you the track listing. (I'm getting chills writing the list....it's that good!!!)

1. Gone Away -- Offspring
2. Leader of Men -- Nickelback (before they started sucking)
3. Three Libras -- A Perfect Circle
4. Change -- Deftones
5. Turn Around -- Gomez (First heard on Roswell ....possibly the best scene of the entire series)
6. Stellar -- Incubus......I still blast this song if its on the radio
7. Completely Miserable -- Lit
8. Superman -- 3 Doors Down.....why does the first single always seem to be the best???
9. Nina Gordon -- Tonight (also a Roswell find...)
10. Orgy -- Dreams in digital
11. Incubus -- Miss You
12. The Dandy Worholes -- Bohemian like you (roswell find...but MAN its AWESOME)
13. Silverchair -- Miss you love
14. Silverchair -- Anthem for the year 2000
15. Sneaker Pimps -- 6 Underground (found this song before it was on Roswell!!)
16. Stabbing Westward -- What do I have to do?