Why, hello. Have you missed me, dear Internet? Have you spent hours Googling and searching and scrolling through mindless crap just waiting for me to reappear? What? You were with your family eating turkey and opening presents? What do you mean I’m not the “most important thing in your life?” I feel so betrayed.
So I didn’t really keep up too well on my early resolution to not post for a few weeks. It was actually harder than I thought. Something funny would happen like finding a cockroach in my mother’s wine glass and I would want to start up my computer and tell you all about it. And a few times, I strayed. But I really am back now. Sort of.
As most do after the end of another year, I attempted to come up with some new resolutions to improve myself and my life. I really don’t love the idea of resolutions. I think that if you want to change something about your life, you shouldn’t wait for a certain date on the calendar to do so. But, I am a follower, so here are a few things I’m planning to focus on in 2008.
Be a more patient person: I need to stop expecting everyone to go at my pace, and instead learn to be a bit more flexible. Or else I need to surround myself with Megan-clones. Except then I would probably be annoyed at how often I would have to look at my own ass.
Expand my design and photography skills: In 2007 I discovered the artist in me does exist! Really, it does! I was never good at drawing or painting or singing or acting, but I can take a mean snapshot. In 2007 I want to continue expanding my knowledge by taking a real design class and enlarging my collection of camera lenses. Because I have lots of free time…right…
Try to be less blond: This is an oxymoron, as I am a blond. I will probably always be a blond, as that redhead experiment didn’t go so well. But lately it’s been taking over my life. I’ve fallen on my ass running to catch elevators, I’ve mixed up dates of important meetings, and basically have been acting like an all-around ditz. It must stop. So I’m going to try and be more organized, less cluttered and less blond. Except for my hair. I’m not going through that again.
Listen to more/better music: I’ve already started with the 2007 playlist, but I need to listen to more music that fills me up, instead of music that just fills up dead air.
Find something outdoors that I love, and do it: I’m thinking about starting to ride horses again. Just thinking. And hoping. And wishing. And praying.
Blog when I want to, not when I have to: I’ve already started this one, lets hope it sticks.
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Oh. My. God. I am so tired. Like, seriously, exhausted. And just because my husband got off the plane from Tennessee last night and headed directly into work, right after we had the police sweep our house because our front door was WIDE OPEN for 5 straight days, and didn’t get home until 6 this morning does not mean that I can’t complain about being tired. Because I’m effing tired. Damnit.
So, we got in last night from the holiday with Trent’s dad and we’re heading back out tomorrow to spend my dad’s 70th birthday and New Year’s Eve with my parents. Another day, another flight with a toddler. After this week I intend on sleeping for about 100 years. Give or take.
As I frantically packed and made dishes for my three (count em, 1-2-3!) potluck-style Christmas parties last week, I decided I was in much need of a soundtrack of some great music of 2007. I had big plans to come up with a fabulous list of tunes, music to make me look like the modern, glorious, hipster mother I aspire to be. But I didn’t have time. So I did the next best thing. I picked a few tunes from the wonderful NPR All Songs Considered 2007 Songs of the Year List. I also added a few of my own, and let me tell you, this is a damn good playlist. You should all download it, it’s all on iTunes. Or email me and I’ll send you a CD. But then you’ll feel very guilty about not supporting these awesome bands. They’re that good.
* To hear most of the songs in their entirety, click here. God bless NPR, Amen.
Rilo Kiley – The Moneymaker — It will make you want to shake your moneymaker, but not in that nasty hip hop kind of way…more like you would if you were selling drugs in Argentina. Oh, and just skip through the first 30 seconds of the video…
Lily Allen – Alfie — This song describes my life in a way that should be fairly easy to understand for any listener. Who wouldn’t love “Oh dearie me, my little brother’s in his bedroom smoking weed…” to a mix of techno and circus music?!
The New Pornographers – Myriad Harbor — This is just how I feel when I’m in New York.
Feist – I Feel It All — You probably have heard 1,2,3,4 on an iPod commercial (or my horrid My Space page), and this tune has the same feel, just a little less kitchy. Still got a great bounce though.
Andrew Bird – Imitosis — Violin picking? Who knew I’d like that? And that it would sound so awesome. And the mumbling. I can sympethize with mumblers.
The National – Green Gloves — This song makes me think of my friends…especially the ones I don’t see alot of anymore. I miss you guys! And I love you! And I hope you’ll have a drink for me! (Song starts about 2 minutes in, you may just want to use the NPR clip above, it’s better quality)
Amy Winehouse – You’re No Good — I know, I know. She has scary hair. And teeth. And she’s probably going to die of a drug overdose. But the really talented ones are always troubled…and oh my lord, this woman is so, so, so talented. And I miss baritone sax’s in mainstream pop.
Flight of the Conchords – The Most Beautiful Girl in the Room — Every woman is dying to hear “You’re so beautiful, you could be a waitress” and then have a guy do the robot.
Robert Plant and Allison Krauss – Please Read the Letter — Is it weird that Trent’s dad got this CD for Christmas and it’s on my top song list?
The New Pornographers – The Spirit of Giving — Technically this is teeny, tiny bit older, but it’s new to me, so it counts! My new holiday theme…
Lucinda Williams – Can’t Let Go — Another not-so-new song, but I don’t care. My list, my rules. Just try not to tap your feet to this one. I dare you.
Lucinda Black Bear – Kites — All the Lucinda’s made my list, by name alone. But this one is a great mix of folk and electric, and the lead singer sounds a bit like the spawn of Neal Young and Thom Yorke.
Radiohead – All I Need — Speaking of Thom Yorke, I have to agree with NPR listeners, this was one of the best (if not the best) album of the year. It was hard to pick one song, and I went back and forth on weather to pick a more mainstream one that more of you would like. But then I gave up and picked one I love instead.
Listen and head the glory. Or ignore me, like you usually do. But this time I have backup from NPR. And that’s, like, serious stuff.
Happy New Year!
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Mikayla and I threw a Christmas party for Trent and Heath’s business. The party involved bowling, bar food and beer. When we couldn’t get a cab home, Mikayla found a card for a cab she had used a year or so ago. Turned out the cab was actually “cabaroke.” What is cabaroke, you ask?
I think I need to put that guy’s business card in the shredder…
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The Obligatory New Years Post
/2 Comments/in Blond, Work /by MeganWhy, hello. Have you missed me, dear Internet? Have you spent hours Googling and searching and scrolling through mindless crap just waiting for me to reappear? What? You were with your family eating turkey and opening presents? What do you mean I’m not the “most important thing in your life?” I feel so betrayed.
So I didn’t really keep up too well on my early resolution to not post for a few weeks. It was actually harder than I thought. Something funny would happen like finding a cockroach in my mother’s wine glass and I would want to start up my computer and tell you all about it. And a few times, I strayed. But I really am back now. Sort of.
As most do after the end of another year, I attempted to come up with some new resolutions to improve myself and my life. I really don’t love the idea of resolutions. I think that if you want to change something about your life, you shouldn’t wait for a certain date on the calendar to do so. But, I am a follower, so here are a few things I’m planning to focus on in 2008.
Be a more patient person: I need to stop expecting everyone to go at my pace, and instead learn to be a bit more flexible. Or else I need to surround myself with Megan-clones. Except then I would probably be annoyed at how often I would have to look at my own ass.
Expand my design and photography skills: In 2007 I discovered the artist in me does exist! Really, it does! I was never good at drawing or painting or singing or acting, but I can take a mean snapshot. In 2007 I want to continue expanding my knowledge by taking a real design class and enlarging my collection of camera lenses. Because I have lots of free time…right…
Try to be less blond: This is an oxymoron, as I am a blond. I will probably always be a blond, as that redhead experiment didn’t go so well. But lately it’s been taking over my life. I’ve fallen on my ass running to catch elevators, I’ve mixed up dates of important meetings, and basically have been acting like an all-around ditz. It must stop. So I’m going to try and be more organized, less cluttered and less blond. Except for my hair. I’m not going through that again.
Listen to more/better music: I’ve already started with the 2007 playlist, but I need to listen to more music that fills me up, instead of music that just fills up dead air.
Find something outdoors that I love, and do it: I’m thinking about starting to ride horses again. Just thinking. And hoping. And wishing. And praying.
Blog when I want to, not when I have to: I’ve already started this one, lets hope it sticks.
End of Year Playlist
/3 Comments/in Blond, Fun, Happiness, Tunes /by MeganOh. My. God. I am so tired. Like, seriously, exhausted. And just because my husband got off the plane from Tennessee last night and headed directly into work, right after we had the police sweep our house because our front door was WIDE OPEN for 5 straight days, and didn’t get home until 6 this morning does not mean that I can’t complain about being tired. Because I’m effing tired. Damnit.
So, we got in last night from the holiday with Trent’s dad and we’re heading back out tomorrow to spend my dad’s 70th birthday and New Year’s Eve with my parents. Another day, another flight with a toddler. After this week I intend on sleeping for about 100 years. Give or take.
As I frantically packed and made dishes for my three (count em, 1-2-3!) potluck-style Christmas parties last week, I decided I was in much need of a soundtrack of some great music of 2007. I had big plans to come up with a fabulous list of tunes, music to make me look like the modern, glorious, hipster mother I aspire to be. But I didn’t have time. So I did the next best thing. I picked a few tunes from the wonderful NPR All Songs Considered 2007 Songs of the Year List. I also added a few of my own, and let me tell you, this is a damn good playlist. You should all download it, it’s all on iTunes. Or email me and I’ll send you a CD. But then you’ll feel very guilty about not supporting these awesome bands. They’re that good.
* To hear most of the songs in their entirety, click here. God bless NPR, Amen.
Rilo Kiley – The Moneymaker — It will make you want to shake your moneymaker, but not in that nasty hip hop kind of way…more like you would if you were selling drugs in Argentina. Oh, and just skip through the first 30 seconds of the video…
Lily Allen – Alfie — This song describes my life in a way that should be fairly easy to understand for any listener. Who wouldn’t love “Oh dearie me, my little brother’s in his bedroom smoking weed…” to a mix of techno and circus music?!
The New Pornographers – Myriad Harbor — This is just how I feel when I’m in New York.
Feist – I Feel It All — You probably have heard 1,2,3,4 on an iPod commercial (or my horrid My Space page), and this tune has the same feel, just a little less kitchy. Still got a great bounce though.
Andrew Bird – Imitosis — Violin picking? Who knew I’d like that? And that it would sound so awesome. And the mumbling. I can sympethize with mumblers.
The National – Green Gloves — This song makes me think of my friends…especially the ones I don’t see alot of anymore. I miss you guys! And I love you! And I hope you’ll have a drink for me! (Song starts about 2 minutes in, you may just want to use the NPR clip above, it’s better quality)
Amy Winehouse – You’re No Good — I know, I know. She has scary hair. And teeth. And she’s probably going to die of a drug overdose. But the really talented ones are always troubled…and oh my lord, this woman is so, so, so talented. And I miss baritone sax’s in mainstream pop.
Flight of the Conchords – The Most Beautiful Girl in the Room — Every woman is dying to hear “You’re so beautiful, you could be a waitress” and then have a guy do the robot.
Robert Plant and Allison Krauss – Please Read the Letter — Is it weird that Trent’s dad got this CD for Christmas and it’s on my top song list?
The New Pornographers – The Spirit of Giving — Technically this is teeny, tiny bit older, but it’s new to me, so it counts! My new holiday theme…
Lucinda Williams – Can’t Let Go — Another not-so-new song, but I don’t care. My list, my rules. Just try not to tap your feet to this one. I dare you.
Lucinda Black Bear – Kites — All the Lucinda’s made my list, by name alone. But this one is a great mix of folk and electric, and the lead singer sounds a bit like the spawn of Neal Young and Thom Yorke.
Radiohead – All I Need — Speaking of Thom Yorke, I have to agree with NPR listeners, this was one of the best (if not the best) album of the year. It was hard to pick one song, and I went back and forth on weather to pick a more mainstream one that more of you would like. But then I gave up and picked one I love instead.
Listen and head the glory. Or ignore me, like you usually do. But this time I have backup from NPR. And that’s, like, serious stuff.
Happy New Year!
Christmas Party Cabaroke
/5 Comments/in Blond, Fun, Trent /by MeganMikayla and I threw a Christmas party for Trent and Heath’s business. The party involved bowling, bar food and beer. When we couldn’t get a cab home, Mikayla found a card for a cab she had used a year or so ago. Turned out the cab was actually “cabaroke.” What is cabaroke, you ask?
I think I need to put that guy’s business card in the shredder…