Running to Stand Still

Kings of Leon - Tomorrow at the Izod Center!!

2009-09-11T14:28:00.003-05:00

i can't not believe that I won these tickets to a show that I've been wanting to see for so long and just couldn't afford to go to. I am soooooo excited!!! I CAN NOT wait until tomorrow!! I also totally figured out how to add a new gif to my blog. It's a hot caleb gif of his writhing and singing. Which is the best. he's so hot.

I love Chris Pine

2009-07-28T17:39:00.001-05:00

I know this is really old, but I just can't get enough of Chris Pine. I've been completely obsessed with him, Kings of Leon (really Caleb and his hot voice and his hot face) and Fall Out Boy. So enjoy this hot little clip of the man that I love.

Some DMB and Harry Potter

2009-04-17T13:11:00.003-05:00

This makes me so very excited!!

This is really moving:

This makes me totally excited for the new album even though it's also sad. Did anyone know that Stefan Lessard had a twitter page? I now follow him!!

2009-04-06T11:06:00.001-05:00

JEALOUS!!! But this is very exciting news and I can't wait for this album. It's sad I won't be going to see them this year, but I will be seeing U2 with Muse and that's awesome!!

2009-03-03T12:52:00.026-05:00

I haven’t written a blog in quite a long time. Things have been very up and down lately in life. Let me start off with the sad news first. My stepsister Jen, passed away. It’s very sad. I miss her. She was an amazing woman. She taught me how to play dutch blitz (which is a Mennonite card game). She gave me real competition when it came to celebrity knowledge. When the family got together we would play those DVD trivia games and kill the competition. There was a lot of laughter. I love her and will miss her forever.

In happier news in the past few months, I’ve met Daniel Radcliffe twice, and I met Richard Griffiths, and hung out with Lisa Hannigan and band. Some of the pictures aren’t yet developed and other pictures haven’t been scanned in yet. I saw Eqqus and Daniel Radcliffe was amazing in that play. I know that he’ll win a Tony for his performance. It was a really, really weird play. But it was really good. It was really weird seeing Harry Potter naked. But he got lost in that part. When you watched it, he wasn’t Harry Potter anymore. He really was quite good.

I’ve been watching a lot of television. Brother’s and Sister’s is so great. I can’t wait to watch the tv movie they are going to show on Sunday. House has been all right. How I Met Your Mother hasn’t been on in a while. The Bachelor has been really, really good. I know I shouldn’t like this show, but I do. I stopped watching Heroes. Medium is great. NCIS is ok. Dinozo is hot. I’m excited about Reaper. American Idol has NOT been great. The contestants really aren’t that great so far. There are only about 3 I like thus far. The Mentalist has been really great. I like Simon Baker. I look forward to some hot man crying. Lost has been soooo great. It’s really going out with a bang. This season is so good. I look forward to seeing how everything ends. I love that Lindloff and Cuse!!! Life has been really good as well. I agree with Honey about the music that they use for this show. It’s all perfect in all the perfect parts. Criminal Minds is still awesome, even though I missed an episode. I haven’t really been watching Ugly Betty. And I know, I know, I know that Grey’s Anatomy has not been good of the late, BUT, and there is a big BUT, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and McScotty are so hot that it doesn’t matter the show is dumb. Jeffrey Dean Morgan is so hot that he makes me want to cry. The man crying he does is brilliant. McScotty has had a freak out almost every episode. It’s so wonderful!!! 30 Rock is really funny. I love Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey. The Sarah Connor Chronicles have been really good. But they really missed out on a good man crying opportunity with John Connor. That was disappointing. The Doll House, we’ll see. I hope it gets good. I love Joss Whedon. I hope that if you stick with it there will be a big payoff. Through Netflix I have been watching The Sopranos, which is a good show and Weeds, which is also a really good show. Honey got me into watching Veronica Mars as well and that’s also a really good show. I’m sad that the show was canceled. Wow that really is a lot of television.

The Academy Awards this year were so nice. Everyone looked beautiful, including some of the men. It was so respectful this year to have past winners speak about all the nominees. It let everyone have a moment. They were touched and I felt that it really softened the blow when they didn’t win. It was such a lovely idea that should be done every year. I also really liked how they made the middle awards a bit more interesting. They told it like a movie. Going in order of the way a movie is made and giving the awards in that order was interesting. It kept me interested at least. Hugh Jackman was a great host. I usually don’t really like him, but he was great.

Now Let’s get to the dresses:

The best dressed all night was Anne Hathaway. She looked AMAZING!! Her dress was flawless. I loved all the sparkles and she looked great. Her hair was great, her earings were pretty and she just took my breath away. A+

Kate Winslet – She looked beautiful. I loved her pewter dress with the black sparkly overlay. Her hair was a throw back to Grace Kelly. Her jewels were perfect as well. She looked like an Oscar winner and I was so happy that she won. She really did well. A+

Sarah Jessica Parker – I know that she wasn’t nominated for anything but she looked like a princess and just beautiful. When she and hubby passed by Gayle in a hallway (she was with Oprah’s show) Sarah Jessica and Matthew Brodrick had a moment. They looked at each other with complete love and respect. It was a really nice moment to see, and just for that she’s high on my list. A

Taraji P. Henson – She looked quite pretty. Her jewels were out of this world. Her dress was also quite pretty. It felt like a “moment” dress. The segments of fabric made it a very rich dress along with the gathering in the train. A

Penelope Cruz – The dress was 60 years old and it was also a “moment” dress and it was her moment that night. She looked lovely. Her diamond necklace didn’t hurt either. A

Angelina Jolie – she was just ok. But the reason I am putting her so high on the list is because of her 180 carats of Emerald. That’s my birthstone and besides diamonds my favorite jewel. I love the Emerald City in the wizard of oz bc it’s all EMERALDS!! Dress: B- Earrings: A+

Evan Rachel Wood – I was reading entertainment weekly and they made a good point that a girl that pale shouldn’t look good in that light color. But she did. Her dress and hair were very old Hollywood, but with the dark, dramatic nail polish and the lines of the dress made it very current. She looked very pretty. A-

Robert Downey Jr – he looked happy, healthy and hot. He wasn’t wearing sneakers and he really looked put together. Well done: A

Freida Pinto – Some didn’t like her dress. But what’s not to like? It’s a pretty color, which not many people wore vibrant colors. She had sparkles in her dress and it was like a sari, but not. She is just a very pretty girl and it looked nice on her. A-

Amy Adams – I think I might be the only one that liked her dress and her jewels, and the fact that she wore them together. I LOVED IT!! Her dress was modern with the geometric shapes on the bust and the chiffon hanging from the front. I loved her necklace, even with the many colors. The necklace was 669 Carats of rubies, emeralds and sapphires. What’s not to like? It was different and such a nice touch to her dress. It was all good in my eyes. Dress: B+ Jewels: A

Mickey Rourke – I liked his look. It was very appropriate and it wasn’t fake. It had a lot of touches of him in that tux. His dog just died and he wore a pin and necklace with the pooch’s image. As an animal lover I thought it was really touching. I like the chains hanging and he looked good. I really thought he was going to win, but at least he looked great. B

Hottest Couple – Diane Lane and Josh Brolin – Josh is gorgeous. I have always been attracted to him, even back in the 80’s when he was in The Goonies. Same with Diane Lane, she’s gorgeous. Together they make a gorgeous sandwich. A

Natalie Portman – A spot of color was nice to see and she really looked very together and very pretty. Her hair was nice with a clean sweep up do. She went with a dramatic nail also, but it didn’t really go with her dress. B-

Viola Davis – She was great in gold. Her hair and boobs looked great. I don’t think I have ever seen her dress up, she always plays such serious characters and it was nice to see her looking pretty. B-

Marisa Tomei – I know some people think that this dress was best make over from the Golden Globes. But I LOVED her dress from the golden globes. It was all very Anne of Green Gables and she looked so pretty. On that note, this wasn’t a make over for me. I just liked this dress a lot as well. She’s a pretty lady and it’s nice to see her getting some recognition. I loved both dresses and was going to post a whole blog about the last dress, but I didn’t get around to it. This dress was different and I loved all the pleats. The GG dress: A. This dress: B

Halle Berry – As per usual she looked amazing. She’s always pretty and always uses great designers. My favorite all time dress of hers was when she won the Oscar in Eli Saab. That was so pretty. B-

Jessica Biel – What a mess!! I was so disappointed in her dresses that night. She wore a different dress for the parties and that dress was also a mess. It looked like she was wearing a big bib. It was not a good color, even though the muted colors was the Red Carpet fashion statement this year, it just didn’t work on her. She is one of, if not my favorite, stylista. That’s why her dresses were that much worse for me. But I was thinking that maybe she’s pregnant with JT’s baby and she had to wear something to cover a baby bump? Who knows? Oscar De La Renta, my absolute favorite designer in the world, did her second dress and that was triply disappointing. It was a rough night, style wise, for her. At least her face looked pretty, but that she can’t even help. C-

Miley Cyrus – I think everyone probably hated this dress. I can see their point after closely looking at the dress. She definitely could have had a lot less half shells around the bottom. Apparently the dress was 12 pounds. But I loved the sparkles in the dress and it really reminded me of a Barbie dress and in my eyes, there is nothing wrong with that.

Reese Witherspoon – Honey did not like this dress. I can see her point, but I LOVED the color. In a night when there were so many different color whites, ivories, egg shells, silvers and other wall pallet colors of white, it was nice to see a jewel colored dress. Her makeup was not great. Entertainment Weekly gave her dress and “F”, I’m still not hating the dress so I give it a C.

Alicia Keys – Pretty in Pink. I loved her jewels as well. Very well done. I wish she was singing bc John Legend sang one of the Oscar nominated songs and he looked hot. She would be hot with him… ooohhh and Common. She was with Common in a movie that I saw and that was super hot. Back to the dress: B-

Jennifer Aniston – She looked beautiful and was so happy that John Mayer went with her. Her dress was almost like Anne Hathaway’s with the sparkly goodness and she looked relaxed and tan. A-

Virginia Madson – No one really paid any attention to her and her great red dress. The color was great. It was the perfect red. Not too orange, not to pink. The architecture was modern and well fitting. The material was good. She had a cute little matching belt and a nice size train. Everything about this dress was good. She looked great, I’m not sure why she was there, I don’t know if she was in anything that was nominated. But I’m glad she was there bc it was a great dress. A

Robert Pattinson – Do I really even have to describe anything? His hair was great, he looked great in a tux and there you have it!! A+

And there you have it, my wrap up of the Oscar’s and everything else. I’ll be going to Honey this weekend and we’re seeing Lisa Hannigan and band. I always look forward to these 2 things. I am also looking forward to U2 and their new album. They are going to be on Letterman every night this week. I’ll have to get my music tape ready so I can record that.

update: I saw U2 on Letterman last night. And they were AMAZING!! They are one of the best and biggest bands in the world!! The Edge looked super hot, actually they all looked super hot!! I can't wait until tonight!!

Also - Jimmy Fallon Late Night premiered and it was NOT good. Justin Timberlake was funny as always and cute and hot. I think it's really weird that the roots are his house band. Aren't they better then that? Jimmy wasn't funny and he was really awkward. I don't know if it's going to last. But maybe people said that when Conan first got started. We'll see.

One last thing - I am soooooooooo mad at Jason Mesnick, the current bachelor. I can not believe what he did last night. On the show he got engaged to Melissa, who's a great girl and she got along with his family and his son. She had been through so many awful things and then on "after the bachelor" he dumped her and asked the other girl for another chance. She stupidly said yes to him!!! I AM SO ANGRY!!!! Mostly for Melissa because she is so good and he really is such a complete jack ass. She called him a bastard and I couldn't agree more. No one says that he should have stayed with her if it wasn't working. But the fact that he dumped her on tv and really didn't give what they had a chance is just disappointing and my heart broke for Melissa. UGH!!!

Anyhoo, Until next time…

Lisa Hannigan, a wedding and other things

2008-11-01T20:43:00.009-05:00

April’s wedding was so amazingly beautiful. I have never been to a non-Jewish wedding and everything was new to me.
I really had a fun time. I did April’s hair, Honey’s hair and makeup and I have to say they both came out really great. The first dance they shared was so sweet. It was at a really nice place and I was just really nice. I’m glad that I was there. It was great to see them getting married. The Reverend they had was so nice, I ended up sitting at her table and she was great. There was a lot of dancing and it was fun. Chantal (Honey’s other bff) is an amazing dancer. She was teaching me some moves. She really knows how to move that body.

The next day Honey’s Aunt Julie hosted a brunch that Honey and I cooked for. It was so much. I really love doing that type of stuff, bc well it’s my background. I really love doing that cooking thing with Honey. Aunt Julie has a cute dog, named Allie and she’s a mush mush. It really was a great day.

The next day Honey and I made our way to April and Patrick’s to cat/house sit. From there we went to see Lisa. But we forgot the directions but we knew sort of how to get there, but then we had to get off the beltway bc there was way too much traffic. Then we really had no idea where we were. I was just following Honey’s instructions. I don’t know how, but we actually made it to Constitution Hall with plenty of time to kill. Honey and I hung out on the stairs near the buses and saw Tomo and Shane. Shane called us kids (which was sorta cute) and Tomo was just great.

Honey and I made our way in and we had
10th row. It was so great of Lisa. She went on and she was so beautiful and the band sounded great. They did that Iron and Wine cover that she sings with Donagh. It was a great show. Jason Mraz went on and though I think he’s ok and his voice is stunningly beautiful, the show really was boring. It felt like adult contemporary, especially with the horn section. It didn’t help that girls behind us were so annoying, they were screaming and singing along LOUDLY. Finally, I had enough and so did Honey and we left.
We hung out inside for the show to finish bc it was a bit nippy out. Then we went outside and hung out with Lisa, Tomo, Una, Donagh, Tomo, Gavin and later Shane for an hour or so. It was a lot of fun. Una and Donagh were particularly awesome. I mean of course beside Lisa. We talked to Tomo for a while and he said some pretty funny things about Keane that I don’t think I will be repeating out loud, but every time I think about it I laugh to myself.
Honey and I bought a gift for Lisa earlier in the day and we gave it to her. It was a compact mirror, made of a black pearl like cover and a cameo over that. It was very pretty. Lisa was really touched. She said, “you already gave me a gift.” I wasn’t sure what she was talking about, Honey knew right away what she meant but it took me a minute to realize she was talking about our MSG after snow patrol meeting. She was touched and so were we. There was a lot of hugging when we said goodbye, Donagh kissed my cheek and that was swell.

We freaked out all week bc we were both sick and it was sinking in slowly each day what happened. I think it’s still sinking in and it’s been weeks. The rest of the week we just vegged out and watched a million NCIS’s. That really is a good show. I’m watching the premiere of “The Legend of the Seeker”. The concept is good. It’s part Lord of the rings, mixed with Harry Potter and Xena warrior Princess. But unfortunately, as of right now the acting is more like Hercules or Xena equaling not good. That’s frustrating. I wish it was good. It would have been better if the actors were British.

Sad to say, “The Ex-List” has been canceled. That makes me sad. It was a cute show, but I honestly didn’t know where it was going to go after a year. Pushing Daisies might be canceled bc it costs too much money, that would suck bc Lee Pace is so cute and it’s such a great show. I am really liking the Sarah Connor Chronicles and the Mentalist. Some say it’s like that show Psych but it’s really not. That show is kitschy and this one is more serious. Life on Mars, though I am still watching it, I’m not really sure why. It’s NEVER going to be anything close to the original. Without John Simm and Phillip Glenister it’s really just dumb. Though, the actor O’mara is quite hot. He’s like Kevin from Brother’s and Sister’s but straight. Matthew Rhyse and Jason O’mara could be in a movie together and be brothers. But the sad thing about Life on Mars is that the people think it’s good and have NO idea how much better the original is. Most of them won’t even try and look to watch it. They should bc they are really missing out.

I watched a bunch of old movies that were really rather good. Sunset Boulevard: Gloria Swanson was a super freak in that. She was really great. On the Waterfront: Marlon Brando was really hot. It was a bit boring though. Deer Hunter: I thought this was going to be dull as sin and it really wasn’t at all. It was quite good and Robert De Niro was hot when he was younger. His acting was really good and subtle. I enjoyed this movie a lot. All about Eve: This was a great movie also. Bette Davis was great and Anne Baxter were great. They played well against each other. Anne Baxter was some kind of crazy in this movie. I really liked this movie a lot. I watched Love’s Labours Lost and that was NOT a good movie. I love Alessandro Nivola but that is not a good movie. I could see that Kenneth Branagh was trying to do but it didn’t work, not even a little.

This awesome woman, Penny that works with the accountant that our office uses just came back from Prince Edwards Island, yes the place where they shot Anne of Green Gables. I’ve been slightly obsessed with this movie trilogy for a few months now and she knew that. Penny brought me back from the Anne of Green Gables store this “Kindred Spirits” pin, a mug of a painting of Green Gables with Anne, A calendar of Pringce Edward Island and Marilla’s Truffles for G-ma. It was so sweet of her. I couldn’t believe it and I can’t believe that they actually have an Anne of Green Gables store. I need to go there.

Arwen just went cookoo for her catnip.

I can’t wait for Twilight!!! Until next time…

2008-10-14T16:36:00.013-05:00

This blog is certainly a long time coming. I haven’t written anything in such a long time. I have just been completely unmotivated. I blame the state of the financial situation in the world. The Jewish Holidays have also put a lot on hold. I haven’t been working as much and that makes me nervous but I’m trying to stay upbeat, especially with all the awesome things that have happened lately. Hopefully they will continue to happen throughout this month. I was telling Honey last night and last week that EVERY single day in my October (except for 2 days) is filled with stuff. It’s pretty crazy. So much has happened already that I really should have written a blog sooner but, what are you gonna do?

Let’s start off with the end of August. I went down to MD to help out with April’s Shower. I was the sous to Honey’s Executive Chef. I have to say that though it was a lot of work and Honey had planned on way too much food, it was so much fun preparing everything with her.
We laughed so much. I will be sousing again for the brunch after April’s wedding and I have to say that I am looking forward to it. I even had a dream about it last night. It’s just nice to be able to stretch that culinary muscle every now and then, besides when I do it every Sunday for G-ma and myself. The shower was a definite success. I was very pleased.

Then Honey came home with me and we went to a Times Talks Event with Daniel Radcliffe. It was amazing!! He was amazing!! Honey and I were able to sit in the front row, which was crazy bc there were a lot of people in front of us on line. But once we got inside, EVERY SINGLE person was going to the right and I went to left and so did Honey and we went straight down to the front row. It was pretty excellent.
Then Dan came out, he looked amazing. His hair was great, he was wearing his jeans just right and he had a great jacket. Definite A+ for clothing, though I will take away the plus for shortness, but I will re-add it for his character as a human and another plus for his ability to give a great interview, another plus for his ability to answer questions from the audience and one last one for being awesome when we met him!! So that’s an A++++. That seems about right. During the question answer period I went up and asked 2 questions. I was the second one to ask questions. They were: “A few weeks ago Gary Oldman was on Conan O’Brien and he told a story about a time he made you cry and I was wondering if you could please tell the full story?” and “If you could choose five bands what would be your concert line up?” He answered the questions fully and perfect. I will also mention that I read 4 different articles about his time at Times Talks and EVERY single article mentioned the questions I asked to DAN!!! How fantastic is that?!?!? I say pretty fantastic!! The second question was actually Honey’s question that she gave me. I was going to ask another question but I thought it would be rude. I wanted to know what scene he is looking forward to filming in the last movie and if it’s not the walk down to his death I will never speak to him again!! But he mentioned it later. He said he was really looking forward to filming that EXACT scene!!! I freaked out and was so happy that he mentioned it!!

After he was finished Honey and I rushed to the front, though it wasn’t that far away, we had to make sure that no one got in front of us. I got my short sharpie and the movie covers I brought for him to sign. I gave Honey the 3rd Harry Potter movie and I took the 5th Harry Potter movie. So we got to him and almost at that exact moment the Times people called him over for a picture with the interview lady and he said to me, I will be right back. So I was thinking what if he doesn’t come back. But he finished taking the picture and he walked back to our direction, he scanned the audience and was looking. HE WAS LOOKING FOR ME!!! And as soon as he found me he come right back to me and Honey. HAAHAAA I was really trying to keep it cool, I introduced him to Honey (which is something I don’t really). I gave him the pen and he kept dropping it. I thought it was weird but we looked up that displaxia (whatever it is) and it’s some sort of motor issue that he has. So it was funny he dropped the pen. He signed both of our movie covers and we thanked him so much. I also told him that it was important to ask the Gary Oldman question bc we both love “Man Crying.” Then we went outside to see if we could get a picture. I took one and thought it for sure didn’t come out but it did. And I ended up on TMZ for a split second, which was kinda cool, but kinda stalkerish. His security rushed him by and put him in his awaiting car and they drove off. It was a great experience getting to meet him and talk to him.

I’m remembering that I think I forgot to blog about meeting Stephenie Meyer. It was crazy. We met her for 3 seconds flat. There were too many teenage girls there. But it was an event and nice to meet her. Then Honey and I went to get the book at midnight at the upper west side Barnes and Noble. That was fun also. The B & N people were really nice. We spent most of the next day reading.

Which brings me to the amount of reading I did this summer. I read Twilight (twice), New Moon (twice), Eclipse, Breaking Dawn and The Host all by Stephenie Meyer. I also read, The Other Boleyn Girl and The Queens Fool by Phillipa Gregory; the Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green by Josh Braff; Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult; Sunflower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See; The Eye of the Needle by Ken Follet. All pretty good books and all VERY different by extremely different authors. I really enjoy Phillipa Gregory’s writing and her take on historical fiction. I obviously like the twilight series, but in many ways “The Host” is better written then her other books. I didn’t really enjoy the Jodi Picoult book (meh) and the Josh Braff book was just all right. I very much liked the Lisa See book and the Ken Follet book. Now I am reading Beloved by Toni Morrison and next up is Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates.

Back to the schedule: After Honey went home I went to Dylan and Dana’s house and we went swimming all day on Sunday. It was so much fun. I hadn’t been swimming in forever. It was really nice to be in the pool all day long. I turned into a prune. I loved it.

The following weekend was Labor day and I went back to Honey bc we were going to cat sit for her sister (I had off from work). I left Thursday night and I got a flat tire. It totally sucked man, but it worked out I suppose. So whilst enjoying being taken care of and watching TV my brother calls and says G-ma had to go to the hospital bc Muffin bit her and her arm got infected. I had to come home early but G-ma was fine. Her arm was quite infected. I think Muffin was sleeping and G-ma reached down and she forgot where she was and bit G-ma bc she got scared. I yelled at her when I got home and then sat down with her to talk about her behavior. I really think she responded bc she hasn’t acted badly since then. Though she did knock over my full cup of soda water with ice on the floor and last night I was laughing really hard and she didn’t like that I was laughing so loud and she bit me, which was really funny. But it wasn’t meant to break skin or anything. It was just like a “ugh stop laughing you crazy person”!! it was too funny. I digress. G-ma is fine. I had to change her bandage and clean the wound for a couple of weeks but she’s like brand new now.

I’ve been getting into the swing of things with TV. Chuck is gone. Fringe and Sarah Connor Chronicles are so in. Both these shows are really good. I hope people are watching. SCC is really great and there was some major HOT man crying with a very hot Dean Winters. They are both great Sci-fi shows that I can’t believe I actually like them this much, but I do. I actually made this awesome TV Chart that has Velcro on the back of shows and a little pouch for mid season replacements. It’s very exciting. I also very much like the mentalist, Simon Baker is quite cute. It’s kinda like that “psyche” show but not as kitschy. There are some old favorites too like, Brother’s and Sister’s, Criminal Minds, CSI, How I met your mother, House and Pushing Daisies. I hope people are watching all these shows so they can stay on the air.

Honey came back to town bc we were going to see Sigur Ros. When I met Honey she told me that she saw trailers for Law and Order: Criminal Intent. So we parked near there and made a purposeful walk by the trailers. The one that we walked by happened to be Goren’s trailer.
That meant Vincent D’Onofrio was somewhere in the area. I saw a production dude and he told me that he was sleeping on that very trailer and gave me a time line of when he would come out. So we waited for maybe an hour and they opened the trailer door and Vincent was standing right there and I just had this instant reaction that was so stupid. I got the biggest, goofiest grin on my face that he totally saw and made me look like a complete moron. So Honey advised me to say some words to Vinny D and when he finally came out I said those words VERBATIM. How I remembered them in the perfect order in the correct tone is beyond me. I said, “About 5 years ago I had met you and I was really, really sick. You were so nice to me and it was amazing and it made my month.” While I was saying it to him all the crew were STARING at me and it was so weird bc they all had smiles on their faces and I could see them all thinking “oh what a nice story.” Vincent was again amazing. He took a picture with both Me and Honey together. I wish he was smiling with his teeth bc his teeth looked great. We also told him that we watched “Guy,” a really obscure Vincent movie. He was mildly impressed with us. Then we called some people and freaked out on the phone to them. Oh also while we were waiting we saw Sherri Shepard walk by and I told her that she was funny. Then we headed up to the show.

During the opening act there was some sort of seat debacle with the guy behind us. He was supposed to sit in the front row with his girlfriend and he was mistakenly sitting in the second row but he was willing to give up his seat but the seater didn’t let him. So he moved up and Honey was starring at his face and I took one look at him, leaned over to her and said “ya that’s Haley Joel Osment.” Her eyes went huge and she was like OMG. It was really funny. Bc then we ended up sitting next to him and his girl.
Sigur Ros went on and they were amazing. What a great band. The drummer was so amazing and the base player was also so great and he was hot. (I’m mentioning that now for a story that will come soon). During the last song and the Encore everyone got out of their seats and headed towards the stage and it was amazing. 2 dudes got on the stage and were dancing and it was like “WHAT’S HAPPENING?!??!” It was so great! They were really amazing. I was so glad that I finally got to see them. I can’t believe that we had front row for that show. It was so great. So after the last song I went to get my bag and talk to Haley Joel Osment. Honey was behind me so I tapped him on the arm and said, “I couldn’t help but notice that you are Haley Joel Osment and wanted to tell you that it’s awesome that you like great bands. I know you love Muse as well and so do I.” And he was so nice and was like ya muse are great. And this band was great. He told us that he flew in and came straight from the airport for the show. Which is so crazy. But he took picture with us and he was just such a sweetheart. We later found out that he's in NY bc he's doing a Play on Broadway. After that we were headed outside and I almost walked right into the wall bc there were so many hot guys, I’ve NEVER seen anything like it in my life. They were everywhere. I was looking so hard at them all and trying to get honey’s attention at the same time that I narrowly missed the wall. They were seriously everywhere. I don’t know if they were American or all Icelandic but they were certainly ALL HOT!!! It was like a hot man convention. We went outside to meet the band and while we were waiting there were these people from Ohio and they were talking to the opening band (the parachutes) but I was pointing them out to him, “he’s a parachute, oh so is he and she is too.” It was amusing. But then the drummer from the parachutes ended up talking to this guy for almost 30 minutes. It was so crazy. But what was amazing was that this dude was so cute and so nice. Very blond, very thin, very tall, very gentle. I kept staring at him (I couldn’t help myself). At one point I said something and he moved so close to my face with his face – it was weird but hot at the same time. I told honey that I don’t think Icelandic people know what sarcasm is bc they are just too nice. Then Uri (Ory?), the drummer for Sigur Ros came out and he signed our stuff (I managed to get a set list), took pics with us and I told him that he shared honey’s birthday bc she wasn’t going to say it but then she said, ya and we are also the same year and he was like me too. It was really cute of him. He was pretty quiet otherwise and I also told him I liked his shoes. They were some sort of crazy moon boots. And he was like apologizing that we were waiting bc he didn’t know we were outside. It’s like huh, YOUR apologizing to US?!?! They were so nice it was very cool. We also met Jonesy (sorry to Sigur Ros for mis-spelling your names) and he was really quiet and kinda scary. But it was still really cool. He also took pictures with us. The whole night and day was really rather ridiculously awesome. Thanks to Honey for coming up and sharing it with me.

My mom lately has been acting cookoo. I think she was having some sort of “episode”. It was hard bc every time I would visit her she would freak out on me and cry and scream. It was very frustrating for both of us and disheartening. I would think that I would get through to her and she would say ok, but then she would cry again. Thank goodness the last time I went she was actually very calm and took a nap. The nurse also told me that she’s been better. And on Yom Kippur she was very quiet and the nurse asked if she was being reflective and my mom shook her head yes. So there’s that.

The holidays started and it was really quiet I wanted to get as much sleep as I could and worked out pretty well. I was slightly reflective and hope this year is a good year. And actually the mail came b4 Yom Kippur and in it was something from the loan place. My loan has been fully discharged. I am very excited about that and it’s such good news.

But b4 that happened I went back down to Honey to celebrate April’s bachelorette party. Which was at a MattyNay concert. The concert was great and it was so nice to see him. We haven’t seen him for a year. He made a comment about Twilight and it was too funny our whole group screamed and hooted at it. It was me, Honey, April, Ashley, Amy, Katie and Amy. It was in Towson MD, which was a bitch to get to bc of all the traffic. But it was worth it bc of MattyNay. It was funny b4 the show I saw Matt by accident and I was fixing my sock in my boot and he was looking at me funny for a second then we tilted our heads up towards each other to say hey. It was funny. After the show we waited outside for him and there were a bunch of people. I wanted to try and be first, so we could leave first but we were 2nd to last, which was awesome bc he remembered Honey and me, more Honey then me. But that’s ok. He tried and that’s what’s important. We talked to him about so much stuff and he’s seriously the best. We all took pictures with him and he made so many jokes. He really makes you feel so special. I said that some joke he made was really funny then he told a similar one. He said that he was meeting this fan and the dude was like “in the picture we take together are we gonna be all gay and put our arms around together?” And Matt said to him “what would be gay is if I stuck my cock in your mouth.” And then someone took the picture and the dudes’ eyes were bulging out of his head and his mouth was on the ground. AHH MattyNay you are too funny. The joke he told at the show was, he was sitting on the plane from San Francisco and the guy he was sitting next to started talking to him. He asked Matt what he did for a living and he said he’s a musician, so the guy was like “I watch American Idol. That probably makes me gay.” To which Matt replied “what would make you gay is if you enjoy cock in your ass.” And there you have it. The rest of my visit was pretty low key and then home I went.

I’ve been listening to a ton of that new “Kings of Leon” cd and they are fantastic. The lead singer is really quite gorgeous. Honey told me that the drummer is marrying the girl that opened for Matt who wasn’t great, not even really that good. When I got home I got sick and so did Honey. (Feel Better Pooh!!)

Which brings me to the last bit of awesomeness for this blog. On Tuesday of last week I went with Cara to see Lisa Hannigan and band, which includes SHANE Fitzsimons. Who if anyone actually reads my blog knows that he is the man I should marry but unfortunately he has a fiancé already. Cara was great bc she treated to food and a drink. She’s so fantasgreat. Also, Lisa was quite the topic of a controversy on my blog (read here and here) sometime ago when Honey and me saw, met and talked to her after a snow patrol concert they played at MSG. We were waiting for the band and Gary Lightbody and we got Lisa the day after Damien Rice let her go. I think it was fate.

Back to the present: The show was at Joe’s Pub at 9:30pm, which is really late for a weeknight and the day b4 Yom Kippur but I would do anything for Lisa and Shane. Cara just got back from Barcelona and she saw REM there. She told me about her trip and you could head over to her blog to look at some pictures. What was funny was that Cara reserved us a table but I think since she did it so late we had the worst table in the house and we could have sat on the couches in front but the place is so small there really isn’t a bad seat in the house. I noticed (more so later) there were a lot of friends and family at this show. They played for about 50 – 55 min bc there was an 11:30pm show they were also playing, which we did not stay for. Lisa was beautiful. She was soulful and wistful and just amazing. I have some pictures but did not develop them as of yet. She really looked great, the whole band sounded great. Tomo looked so frakking happy, it was quite a change and I told him so after. If anyone is seeing Jason Mraz they are opening for him and please GO and see her. She is so wonderful and the band sounds amazing!!!

This is actually from the 2nd Joe's Pub Show at 11:30pm

After the show I went and found Shane right away. (bc I love him) Cara wasn’t with me bc she was in the corner and couldn’t get out but I went to the bathroom b4 the encore and stayed outside the booth for the encore so I wouldn’t get stuck in there. So I had to talk to him, Honey wasn’t there to save my ass and Cara wasn’t either. So first off he remembered me right away and gave me a big hug. Then I found out that he didn’t get married yet, which I could have sworn that he did already. I told him that I finally saw Sigur Ros and he didn’t know what I said bc Shane pronounces it SIGGGUR RUS, he really gets that’s “G” sound out and rolls his “R” a bit. So I said it the way he said it and he was like “ahh their awesome.” Honey thought that was very funny. I was just proud of myself that I was able to talk to him. Shane said that he loved the bass player, i told him that we only met Uri and Jonsey. I also told him I wanted to meet the bass player bc he was really quite attractive. But we didn't get to. then we talked about Radiohead and his cousin was at that Radiohead show that I was at in Bristow, VA when it rained like crazy. He asked if the show was good and if it sounded all right, he actually thought he saw me in the front, and I told him that I was in the back and the show was amazing. Lisa was amazing and so was the band. He’s was so hot and yummy. I can’t take it. Someone interrupted us and then he said he had to go find his family so they wouldn’t leave, but that he would be back. Then I waited for Cara and gave her my camera. I saw this really pretty girl and said to Cara “I think that girl was on my stories.” After explaining that my stories are my soap opera’s she said, “no she’s not.” But I was concentrating on whom to meet next. Tomo was in the hall and he was talking to a bunch of people. So I went and started talking to him when some of them went away. I got to tell him how incredibly happy he looked bc the last time I saw him he was with Damien and he wasn’t looking happy. Tomo was so good, he said that it was a really long time ago but at the same time he was sort of finishing my sentence. I asked if we could take a picture together and he said of course. But b4 we did that girl that I noticed earlier offered to take it, I said it’s ok bc Cara was going to but b4 we got ready for the picture I turned back to her and said “you look really familiar to me where you on One Life to Live?” Her mouth fell open and she said, “OMG! How do you remember that? It was like 15 years ago?!” Even Tomo and Cara were like wow and I heard Tomo say how did you know that? And I shrugged and said, I’m just good at that. As I was looking for a picture on the internet of this actress I realized that she is REIKO AYELSWORTH!!!! Damn it, she is Mrs. Tony Almeda!!! I could have taken a picture with her but I was too worried about meeting Lisa. We took the picture and waited for Lisa. I was getting worried bc they had another show and I didn’t want to miss her. So I went to talk to Shane again, I asked him if we could take a picture and he was like of course and right away just squeezed me into all his stuff/nook area. It was so great. Oh man I love him. So then I also told him that I would be going to the DC show but I didn’t have tickets Honey and I were just going to go so we could say hi and see them b4 and after the show. He said you don’t have tickets? And I said no, and he said I’m not promising anything at all but if you get there early enough I’m sure that we can arrange something. I was like that would be totally awesome and he reminded me again that he couldn’t promise. He’s so great we hugged again and I also know that I touched him a lot, but I can’t help it. Then I asked if Lisa was coming out at all and he said, just go back there (to her dressing room). I said I couldn’t and he said just go and I said, if anyone bothers me I’m gonna tell them you sent me and he said ok. So I went.

At first her door was closed so I went back to stand where Cara was waiting. Then this other woman was like should I go back there (to her friend) and they were like I don’t know. So I said, I’ll go if you go, so we both went. The door was opened this time and there were 2 people talking to her already. Then this woman started talking also, I was in the corner telling Cara to come over to me, at first she wouldn’t then she finally did. It felt like forever until it was finally my turn. But it finally was. But b4 it was my turn she hugged the woman that went b4 me. Lisa closed her eyes. She was so pretty in that moment. Right in front of me with her eyes closed her face was calm and angelic. She’s so great. So it was my turn and I took a picture with her first bc I didn’t know how long I had. The interesting thing also was that I was the ONLY person taking pictures with anyone. But anyway, so I realized that I had a few moments with her. So I said, “I don’t know if you remember this but about a year and a half or 2 years ago after,” at that point she interrupted me and said, “Ya. After the Snow Patrol Concert.” At which point I lifted my arms in the air as if scoring a goal and I heard Cara say, “Oh My G-D, she remembers.” I said, “You remember, I can’t believe you remember”. She said, “I absolutely remember. It meant so much to me the things you said (even though I think Honey was saying most of it) and especially at that particular time.” I told her that it was fate and we were meant to be there at that time for her. I told her I was also have a full circle moment bc she’s here and Shane’s here and I’m here all at the same time. Bc she told Shane and she was like that’s right he told me and ahh Lisa. It was such a great moment. So then I also told her that Honey and I were going to the DC show and that we didn’t have tickets but we wanted to come and see her and say hi and bye. She said, “wait you don’t have tickets?” I said “no.” So she told me to wait where I was and I said ok. She was looking for her tour manager, but couldn’t find her. So she came back and found a little notepad in her luggage and said, I’m sure we can find some extra tickets for you and your friend, I told her that we didn’t have to even stay for the Jason Mraz show, we just wanted to see her. At which point Cara laughed. But Lisa said spell your name and your friends name. I did and I had an internal freak out watching her spell my name and then Honey’s name. Oh man, she’s so awesome. There was an Irish guy in her dressing room who was totally cute and he was happy for me. I told Lisa and him and the guitarist, it’s sounds really stalkery but it’s really not. And they laughed. Cara took another picture when I was talking to her and it was funny, she wanted a candid photo. I thanked her profusely and new that she had to get ready for the next show, so we hugged and I don’t know if it’s an Irish thing, but that hug was so strong and sturdy and yummy and great. I told her I would see her in DC and said goodbye. On the way out I saw Shane again and I touched him one last time and said that I would see him in DC. Then we left. It was so awesome.

That was pretty much the craziness of the past couple of months. I wanted to also send my condolences to Cara who recently lost her grandmother. I send love to you and your family.

The things that I am looking forward to are April and Patrick’s wedding this weekend, the brunch Honey and I are cooking for, and staying in April and Patrick’s apartment and cat sitting for Lizzy or as I call her Lizzy Borden. I am also looking forward to doing April’s hair for the wedding and Honey’s make-up, Miriam’s 30th B-day which I will be at her house for that Shabbos, seeing my apartment mate from Israel Gutis and seeing Lisa and Shane again. I almost forgot I am also very much looking forward to Twilight coming out. That should be really exciting. That Robert Pattinson is really hot and this movie is going to change his and Kristen Stewarts life so much.

I never posted this picture that Brook from "All My Children" sent to me. I met her at the eye dr's office and she said she would send me something and she did!!! She was really great to do that.

I hope it doesn’t take me as much time next time to write a blog. Until next time….

Leroi Moore Dies at 46 - 8/19/2008

2008-08-20T15:23:00.004-05:00

I don't even know what to say really. Maybe I am still in shock. I have grown up with this band in my ears, on my clothes, my walls, in my eyes. They have been through so much with me. I think one of the reason's why I am alive today is because my brother put a poster of theirs in my hospital room and it gave me perspective. It made me realize that I could get better. I could get better because I would want to see DMB in concert again and forever. I would want to stalk them and meet them, again. So, I got better, I went to one of their concerts 2 months after being in the hospital for a month, then I went to their free show in the city, then I found out where they stay when they are in the city, then I started stalking and that is why I have this great picture with this great musician whom I love at 3 in the morning. It feels like a family member has passed and I will miss him very much. Thank you Leroi for the music. You will be missed by your friends, family and your fans who feel like family. I send my deepest regrets to your family and my prayers.

On a lighter note, I totally met Daniel Radcliffe yesterday with Honey. I was able to ask him 2 questions: The first was about when Gary Oldman was on Conan a few weeks ago and he talked about how he made Dan cry and I asked him to describe that in detail. which he totally did. It was awesome. Then I asked him if he could have 5 bands in a concert line up who would they be. I remember he said, The Henry something band (can't remember), The libertines, the pixies, sex pistols and someone else. IT WAS SO COOL!!! Honey and I sat right in the front row 5 feet from him. he's totally gorgeous, which was a surprise and so articulate. I was amazed by him. After we got to talk to him for 3 extra minutes and he signed the movie covers that I brought. I got him to sign the last movie and Honey got him to sign the 3rd (her fave) movie. Hopefully I will have time to go into greater detail soon.

Thanks again to Honey for getting tickets to that show. Thanks to Miriam for calling me at 7am this morning to tell me about Leroi.

Happy Fourth Everyone!!

2008-07-03T17:25:00.002-05:00

It's been a while since I have written anything. There is so much that has been happening; personally, concerts, books, tv and birthdays that I have been overwhelmed with it all and haven't had a chance to think about it so I can write about it.

My birthday was great. I was very lucky that I got to share with all my loved ones and that's really all i wanted. I did get good gifts though.

I wanted to wish Honey a very happy birthday and I hope she has a great day tomorrow. You are so special to me and I love you. Your an amazing best friend. Happy Birthday Honey!!

Also - Everyone read Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse. Stephanie Meyer is swell. Her lead Edward is amazing. I love Robert Pattinson and that's all I really have time for.

Happy birthday honey....

Congratulations David Cook!!!

2008-05-22T09:10:00.003-05:00

I am so happy that David Cook won American Idol last night. The fact that he cried made it that much sweeter. I really am so proud. I felt the same pride watching Kelly Clarkson a million years ago. I knew from the beginning that he deserved to win and I am glad that America agreed. Enjoy the win David!!!

Just a little something...

2008-05-21T13:25:00.002-05:00

I just wanted to write a little something about "six feet under". I just finished season three and I think the show is brilliant. Peter Krause is amazing. He has depth as an actor, the character he plays is messed up and he just is brilliant. The writing is brilliant. I am going to start season 4 when I get home from work. It's such a good show. I wish there was more then season 4!!!

On another note David Cook was great last night. The man crying was an added bonus. I would love to see that up close and then wrap my arms around him as he leans his tear streaked face into my neck. aaahhh... ok, that might have been a bit too much information. But here's the song he did last night that made him cry. "The World We Know" Collective Soul:

it's my birthday next week and I am desperately trying not to turn into my parents. I don't want to be like either one of them and whilst avoiding becoming one of them, I might have turned into the other. I hope that's not true. But sometimes when I talk to adults I think, that they think I am my mom. They are always asking where I am working. As if I am my mom floating from job to job. But I am telling the world NOW, I AM NOT MY MOM!!!! I AM NOT MY DAD!!!! ok, that felt good.

Radiohead at Nissan Pavillion, VA

2008-05-14T09:52:00.006-05:00

These are some pics of the night. I will write more later when I am not so tired!!

Thom reaching for the stars and the wetness!!

Johny and Ed looking awesome

Thom playing around.

Ed looking really HOT!

the new Hotness has struck again!!!

2008-04-16T14:32:00.002-05:00

David Cook was amazing last night. There has not been a better "America Idol" contestant since Kelly Clarkson. He was so amazing. His brother, AJ, was in the audience last night, who happens to be suffering from brain cancer. David was blown over with emotion and starting crying after the critiques by the judges. Every time that I re-watched it after i was also overcome with emotion. I did something that I haven't done since season three. I actually voted for David more then once. I can't wait until he's finished with American Idol so I can see him sing his own songs with his own band. It's good stuff people and he does have that squooshy tushy that I love so much.

Here's his performance from last night:

Here are some past performances:

Please see the hotness that he is!!! Enjoy

Muse slowly takes over the world

2008-04-02T10:20:00.002-05:00

So last night i went to see the H.A.A.R.P. Muse concert when they played Wembley Stadium sometime last year. It was amazing. It made me so jealous that I wasn't there on the floor in the thick of it with all the fans. Chris looked so hot!! There really are no words to describe how good he looked. Matt's voice was amazing. His guitar playing was so obnoxiously good. The second they were coming out of the ground with the classical music playing and the crazy amount of confetti I new that it was going to be at the top of my list of shows that I wish I was at, right next to U2 at Slane Castle. Dom was on fire on the drums. The whole thing was incredible. I went with Cara and we had both won to be there from a contest we entered. It wasn't sold out but it was pretty full. It was nice to spend the time with Cara. Everyone should go buy this DVD. Here's a clip from the show:

On the way home it was incredibly dark and rainy. It was a little unnerving. And when I was about to go onto Route 4 I saw an accident right in front of me. It made me nauseous. It was only slight accident, but it was really scary to watch.

When I finally got home I watched another great performance by David Cook, which you can watch here:

I think his next song should be Muse's version of "Feeling Good". I wish there was a way you can request that.

i think that is all for now... thank you Cara for a great time last night!!!

The New Hotness

2008-03-26T12:42:00.006-05:00

I haven't written a blog in a really long time. There has been a lot going on with my life. Some good, some bad, some of the usual shit that happens everyday. I was dating someone and now I am not. I've been working a lot lately and not really going to any concerts. The last show I was at was The Foo Fighters at MSG. The seats were very far away but they were amazing anyway. The mosh pit was a real mosh pit, i don't think i would have been happy on the floor with people running into each other. But it was a great show and Dave was amazing and playful. I love that guy.

Honey came for a long visit and stayed with me and some other friends. I was sick with the flu in there somewhere and i had a really high fever. it wasn't pretty. but honey totally took care of me, which is funny bc she was in my house, it was supposed to be the other way around.

But nothing has made me want to write a blog up to this point. Last night I was home late from work and watched Idol when I got home. But thank goodness i taped it bc I was on the phone at the actual time of this performance and i would have been so pissed if i missed it. David Cook sang "billie jean" the chris cornell version last night. i was completely and utterly blown away. I would pay money to see this guy. That's really saying a lot from me. Bc i don't like spending money and I will only spend money on a show that is worth it. and I would think he's worth it. He's got an amazing voice, he's got that squooshy butt that I like, has good hair for now, and he's just awesome!!! It was a proud moment. please watch it here!!!

Also, there is a movie that should be coming out soon called "the fall" with lee pace directed by Tarsem Singh who made the visually amazing movie "the cell". Here are some stills from the movie that moved me. The colors are vibrant and tell a story of their own. I really can't wait to see this film.

In other news, Dave Matthews Band is going back on tour and I am not going. Sad i know... but there really wasn't a convenient show to go to. Ticket prices also went up a bit. I've seen them 34 times so I figured i could miss this tour. Though it makes me a little sad. I am definitely going through concert withdrawal. I need to see some good live music. So Damien, Franz, Muse, U2 anytime you want to put out some new albums I would really appreciate it so I can see you somewhere.

I think that's it for now. until next time.

John Legend Hotness

2008-01-16T15:56:00.001-05:00

I needed to share this hotness with the world. I had tears in my eyes because I was so excited for the Today show woman!!! it's hot!! John Legend is great

Happy Birthday DAVE MATTHEWS!!!

2008-01-10T10:30:00.000-05:00

I wanted to wish Dave Matthews a very happy birthday. Yes, i know it was yesterday. But I didn't feel like writing a blog.
I can't believe he's 41 years old. That's crazy to me. I am sure he had an awesome day and got drunk. Maybe not, maybe he actually had a nice family day.

Love you dave, always have and always will.

On another thought, I hate this writers strike. It's effecting my tv habits. I actually found my self watching One Tree Hill of all things. The show of musical montages and barely any dialog. It's awful.

Though last night I do appreciate that Vincent D'Nofrio is back on network TV. Criminal Intent was great last night and so was Criminal Minds. so at least there's that.

I can't wait for vacation. I made a deal with Honey: I'll watch her battlestar gallactica if she watches Degrassi: The next generation. So that's what I am going to be doing at Honey's and i can't wait.

That's it for now, until next time.

They could be brothers!!!!!

2007-11-21T12:00:00.001-05:00

Look at these two men!! Javier Bardem and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

They were both in People Magazine sexiest men alive. The pic here of JDM is not the one in the magazine, I couldn't find it on line. But you can still see how much they look like each other. They should play long lost brothers in a movie and when they finally see each they can run to each other, embrace and both should start crying!!! Who wouldn't want to see that?

It's crazy how much they look like each other

Dave Annable and look at the poopy puppy!! Bull dogs are my most favorite dogs and this is one of my most favorite men!! DADAMN!!! Look at the hotness. Now just imagine him crying. It's too much.... guys are so hot!!

Everyone should go out and buy this People magazine because it is worth every penny. There is a gorgeous pic of Wentworth Miller, it's almost unbelievable that those are his real eyes.

Thank you People for having this special Magazine. I am obsessed with Entertainment Weekly, I read it every week cover to cover, but they don't have these types of magazine bc it a more "serious" magazine. Usually I hate People bc it's blah and boring. But when it has all these hot guys in one place and I can always appreciate that. James McAvoy is in it also.... I mean everyone is in it!!!

Have fun!!!

35 and counting!!

2007-11-14T12:31:00.000-05:00

Last night I saw DMB at the IZOD center (aka continental airlines arena or Brenden Byrne Arena) for my 35th time. It was a really stellar show. Dave pulled out : "The Dreaming Tree" which was the first time I have ever seen that live. Robert Randolph opened the show with his family band. His sister sang back up and was amazing. She blew me and Honey away. They had so much energy. He joined Dave on stage for "watchtower" which is probably the 20th - 25th time I have seen it. I wasn't that excited to be seeing it again, but it was one of the better versions of theirs out there. Then he also had Eric Krasno who played on #41 which was nice. He played guitar and had a nice outfit.

Here's the setlist:

One Sweet World *
You Might Die Trying *
Grace Is Gone
Black Water *
Corn Bread *
Eh Hee *
Grey Street *
A Dream So Real *
#41 *+
Louisiana Bayou *
Dreaming Tree *
Jimi Thing *
All Along The Watchtower *~
#27 *
Warehouse *
Stay (Wasting Time) *

Encore:
Round And Round Ä
Gravedigger Ä
Too Much *
Ants Marching *

Special Guests:
* Rashawn Ross
+ Eric Krasno
~ Robert Randolph
Ä Dave Solo

Dave looked like he gained a bit of weight but he looked HOT!! and stefan also looked super hot. He grew out his hair a little and it was so yummy!! Carter had a smile on his face the whole time and wore batter gloves, (maybe to prevent calluses). Leroi even seemed to be in a good mood. Boyd looked great as well... nice jeans with a great belt. Butch was lookin all hot also with his salt and pepper hair!!! It was nice just to be in dave's presence. I missed being at a dmb show. I haven't seen them for a while (a year and 3 months) so it was just so nice to be in the same room with them at long last. When they played "Grey Street" I almost lost it. I was telling myself, "come on Yetta keep it cool. Get yourself together." I love this band and have now for 16 years... shit that's a long time. Thank you to Dave, Carter, Leroi, Stefan, Boyd and Butch for a great time. Another plus Honey and I made it home in record time. From the time we left our seat at the venue to the time we got home was a record 20 minutes!! We literally ran to the car. We even saw Robert Randolph's tour bus on the highway. When Honey gets back to her house she will post her 18 minute "dreaming tree" on youtube. I can't wait for that.

Honey came up for the show and it was really great to see her. We went to brunch one day and it was sooooo yummy. We saw "American Gangster" which was a great freaking movie. It was very violent. Denzel was amazing and I am sure he will get a nomination for it. Josh Brolin was in the movie and was a real ass. He did a great job. We also saw "No Country for Old Men". I did not like this movie. It was quiet and gave me a very isolating feeling. Even though the cast was amazing. Josh Brolin was great, Javier Bardem (hotness) was terrific. I am sure he will get a nomination as well. I read "the Road" and I didn't like that book. Cormac McArthy wrote the book "No Country for Old Men" so I had a feeling I wasn't going to be crazy about that movie. I wanted to see Martian Child but the theater wasn't showing it... meh. But we saw "AG" instead and it was a great movie.

TV this week so far has been really good. House last night was great. Reaper makes me happy. I love that show. I am still in the middle of "Beach Music". Hopefully I'll finish it soon bc I have 3 books waiting for me at home. "these lovely bones", "wicked" and something I took from Miriam's bookshelf.

that's it for now. until next time. I will eventually make a top 10 list of shows that I liked the most this year and I am also working on a best dressed list.

Kookie Karma

2007-10-23T23:36:00.000-05:00

Alright, I am ready for details about this crizazy weekend. My drive down to Honey was really very uneventful. I left very early bc we were going to the early show at the 9:30 club in DC to see Matt Nathanson… or as I refer to him MattyNay. Ingrid Michaelson and Melee opened for him. Ingrid wasn’t great and Melee was only a little bit better. Honey liked them but I wasn’t into them at all. Patrick and April met us there. Which was nice, I haven’t seen them in quite a while. Matt came out on stage and looked as adorable as he ever has. I miss him already. He was amazing. The only thing that was annoying was that he kept having to stop to tune his guitar. I understand that he wants to save money were he can, especially bc he is with a new small record label but it very distracting that he has to have it EXACTLY right in tune. I think maybe it’s time to get more guitars or higher a guitar tech. But it really isn’t such a big issue bc he’s just so darn cute. He played a lot of the new stuff that I love. After the show we were waiting amoungst the late show WallFlower fans. Thank goodness for Patrick’s sharp eye bc otherwise we would have missed MattyNay. Patrick saw him get into the waiting van, but the rest of the band didn’t even see him, so he was sitting there waiting. I went right over to the van deciding whether to knock or not, but mid knock MattyNay turned and saw me. I gave an innocent wave and he was surprised that someone was waiting for him. He opened the doors right away and I gave my “GET THE HELL OVER HERE NOW!!” wave that Patrick was NOT understanding. So when he opened the door no one was there and “Pooh Pooh” Came out of my mouth. MattyNay hugged me and said “Hey! It’s so great to see you. Thanks for coming to the show.” Finally Patrick, April and Honey came over and everyone hugged MattyNay. Honey had a few presents for him and he gave her an extra hug… LUCKY!!! It was really hot, bc he pulled her into his arms by putting his hand on the back of her head. It was good stuff Mary Sue!! We were able to take a picture with him all together bc he was running late. You could tell he wanted to get out of there. We talked about MSG and he said that it was amazing to play there. And that was really pretty much it. It was so short but at least it was…

We got home at 10:30pm, which was awesome bc I was soooo tired. I didn’t get much sleep at all the night before watching “Soldiers Girl” and the rest of my TV. We ate an awesome kick ass sandwich and talked about the Shnay. I slept for 10hrs that night and it was great. I was so well rested for our trip to Baltimore. I have just a quick note about “Soldiers Girl” with Lee Pace. Lee Pace plays a transgender entertainer who falls in love with a soldier at a military base. It’s based on a true story and is really devastating. Lee Pace was amazing in this. He really was so believably as a woman. It really messed with your head that he was making out with a guy.

The next day we were able to go to Target, Kohls and Staples. We headed to Baltimore and it was a really easy drive. We had dinner by the bay. I love the water and eating by the water. It’s really very relaxing. Before we headed to “Sonar” to see Mute Math this homeless man asked us for money and when we said no he said, “Bitches”. Which Honey and I shook our heads and said “ya, pretty much.” Then not less then 10 feet another homeless person harassed us. It was very weird. But Honey said now that we have that out of the way we are going to have a great night and she was right.

Once on line to the club the security guy came around checking IDs. When he came around to us he was saying that his sugar was low, so I remembered that I had some cookies in my bag. “I have a cookie.” He couldn’t believe it and I gave him one. Then he asked if I had some milk. “Don’t think so. Sorry.” He was so appreciative and every time he saw me that night he thanked me for the cookie. I became the “cookie dude.” In the venue which was dank, dark and had a small stage Honey and I leaned against some pillars near the back. Eisley opened for Mute Math and I was thoroughly bored. Finally Mute Math came out and they freakin blew me away. They are known for there live shows and I see why. It was amazing. Paul Meany (lead singer) was flipping all around the stage and over his instruments. He plays a mean Keytar. And at one point he went into the audience and let the fans play the keytar. Then went back to the stage and the keytar made it’s way around the front of the audience then back to Paul. It was insane. Next time we are so in the front!!! The drummer was crazy also (Darren King). He was really phenomenal. They just turned the place inside out.

After the show we headed to the bathroom. Then I realized that maybe I should steal something from the stage as I always do. The last set list went to the kid next to me. Then there was a drumstick that I totally tug of wared with the same kid and I won (of course). I shamed him into letting go. Being that he got a set list and I didn’t and no I did not want to trade!! I made my way to Honey with my prize and she was shocked that the kid didn’t get punched!! It was too much. I saw the security guy that I gave a cookie to. I triumphantly said, “Look!! I got a drumstick!!” He looked proud and said, “It’s bc you gave me a cookie. It’s Cookie Karma!!” Honey and I both laughed bc we were both thinking the same thing.

When we were outside I saw Paul Meany across the street and ran over to him, I asked if he could sign the cd and he said that he was going to come out and sign and do whatever soon. So I asked (nicely!!) how long he was going to be bc we needed to get home. And he was so nice and said that he would be 2 minutes he just wanted to dry off. It really was a short wait. When it was our turn to meet him he remembered me from a few minutes ago and was so sweet. He took pics with both Honey and me, really everyone. He introduced himself to everyone and got everyone’s names. It was so cool of him. There was a van full of church kids (they used to be a Christian band) and he stuck his head into the van to say hello. It was so cute. Did I mention that he has excellent hair!!?? Bc he really has excellent hair. I even told him that he has excellent hair.

Once we were home I was in a really weird mood pointing out every single thing that was annoying or different about everything on TV. “She’s ugly, the direction of the camera is different, look at his pants, she almost naked, he needs a haircut, his acting is awful, why didn’t they just make her British?!?!” Finally I started laughing bc I realized how annoying I was being. The sleep came and all was good.

The next day we went to see “Across the Universe” with the hotness of Jim Sturgis. Who reminds me so much of a young Henry Thomas. Sturgis has a band and I look forward to stalking him a bit. Bono was in the movie and was completely ridiculous. But the rest of the movie was rather good. Weird at some parts but I would give it a B-. We hung out at Starbucks and talked and wrote some stuff; Then dinner (sushi) and off to the next concert. The normal drive to 9:30 club usually takes 20 minutes. This night it took over an hour. There was some sort of Homecoming for Howard University, which caused horrendous traffic. We would have gotten there quicker if we walked. Mid car ride I started to not feel well at all. Finally when we got there we were able to get close parking, but I had Honey go in b4 me. I think I will just skip to seeing Nathan and his girlfriend, Sara. It was nice to see him. He’s very nice. Nathan is over 6 feet tall and we stood in the front so the Stars totally saw Nathan the whole time. It was an amazing show. I don’t know their stuff as well as everyone else, but it didn’t take away from the show at all. They were all amazing. They were fun and jubilant. They make you feel like you are part of their family when they are on stage. Torquil came out for one song and wore a jacket covered in lights. It was very cool, very Bono.

After the show Nathan got a set list bc he’s taller then everybody and he caught it when it was thrown. Everyone was screaming out, “I want, I want, I want.” I saw a kid that had the last Set List, somehow I made eye contact with him. And said “please can I have the set list.” He looked right back at me and pointed and said yes. Everyone was trying to grab the set list but he made sure he directly handed it to me. We said goodbye to Nathan and Sara. Honey and I decided to stay only for a bit bc the bus was right on the side. We were sitting and waiting. I saw the guitarist and had him sign my set list. Then after a bit I saw the kid who handed me the set list. As he passed me to get onto the bus, I called, “Thanks again for my set list.” He pointed at me and said, “wait there 2 minutes!” Honey was like, “what was that about?” and I thought well maybe he’s going to bring me something, a drumstick, or a guitar (ya right!!). When he came out of the bus he said, “come with me.” Honey was up b4 I was. I didn’t understand what was happening. I was almost jogging behind him and he turned back and had a huge grin on his face. It dawned on me what might be happening so I caught up to him and linked arms with his. “Are you taking us to meet the band?” Grinning even more he said, “Yup!!” I tried to look back at Honey but I knew that I would lose it if I really caught eyes with her. He led us to the back of the club, through a door, up some stairs, then poof we were in THE BANDS DRESSING ROOM!!! I was shaking. I could not believe what was happening. Owen was the “kids” name, who turned out to be the bands tour manager!!! He took me right over to Torquil and it was like I was meant to be in the dressing room, liked I belonged there. I told Torquil that I loved him in SVU and he told me that he made Marishka cry in that scene. Honey came over and we all started talking. It was amazing. We got our pictures with everyone separately and then Owen took a picture of the guys in the band on the couch. OMG!! I was totally freaking out the whole time. Silently talking to Honey with our eyes and smiles!! We were both beside ourselves. We hung out with them for over an hour. We could have stayed until 3am (when their bus was leaving) but we didn’t want to overstay our welcome. I asked Amy if I could steal a champagne bottle and she said of course and quickly emptied it for me. We were offered refreshments and other assorted things that we shall not really mention. When Amy offered I said we don’t do that and she said “good!” and proceeded to suck the “apple refreshment.” I was on the couch with Evan talking about stuff and it was crazy. When were saying goodbye it was like they almost didn’t want us to leave. I hugged Owen and thanked him so much. I went to Amy to thank her and re-tell her that she’s awesome. Then I said goodbye to Torquil and he kissed my cheek. Then I went over to Evan who was sitting on the other couch. He was going to shake my hand, and I said, “No, no. You need to stand up and give me a hug.” He smiled and said, “alright since you are the only one who knows my name.” Then gave me a hug. The whole night was ridiculous!!! I couldn’t believe that it all happened. I’m still in shock. When we left we totally screamed on the way down the stairs!! They are some of the nicest people in the whole world. They are so down to earth and normal. I love them for having us and I can’t wait to see them again.

I was really not feeling well the next day so I didn’t go home. We just bummed around, got my pictures developed and watched a movie. That was pretty much my weekend.

Breaking news: Hugh Laurie wears a rug on the show!!! Who knew!!?? And though I am sure everyone knows: Dumbledore is gay!! Can you believe that?? I always wanted him to be with McGonagoll.

I have really become obsessed with Facebook. I love all the superpokes. You can throw cows at people and that’s just funny.

In other news: Dave Matthews’ label, ATO Records, are in talks with Radiohead to become their American label so they can distribute music here. HOW COOL WOULD THAT BE??? I mean Dave must be shitting his pants. I really hope this happens for both of them. Dave once wrote an article for “Rolling Stone” about Radiohead. He said that they made him feel sick with jealousy bc they are so good and he isn’t. I was in shock. I had no idea that Dave loved Radiohead like that. So for his sake I really hope this works out for him.

TV update – I am no longer watching Bionic Woman. Congrats to Pushing Daisies for being picked up for a full season. Sorry to Viva Laughlin after only 2 episodes the show has been canceled. I am interested to see when, how and who they are going to bring to the remake of Life on Mars.

Thanks to Honey for an awesome weekend. I can’t believe that we were in Stars dressing room. CRIZAZY!! Owen where ever you are thank you for being awesome and recognizing real fans!!!

Arwen hiding from the gas company guy. She stuffed herself in blanket and poked her head out. She is such a sweet girl.

Until next time…….

Stars

2007-10-21T09:00:00.001-05:00

I can't even comprehend what happened last night. I am really tired and have to drive home today... But I had to get it out there into the world. Honey and I ended up in the dressing room of the 9:30 Club in DC with STARS!!!! It was crazy... we were totally hanging out with them for more than an hour. It was nuts. I will have more later with pics...

TV Round Up

2007-10-11T17:01:00.001-05:00

I wanted to give some TV shows more than one showing BC I figured that some would get better. Some shows I gave up on right away and the rest are really great. I want to say that the resounding theme for this TV year is that there is a major British Invasion. It really seems to be a growing trend that Hugh Lurie (House) has started and probably does the best. I am glad the networks have been open to hiring British people BC they are awesome and Hot. I could say something really convoluted and "smart" but I figure why waste the words when I want to say "their just HOT!!"

I will start off with something I learned from Entertainment Weekly. I am actually surprised that they haven’t made the comparisons yet.

Chuck and Reaper are almost the same show if you look closely. The truth is you don’t even have to look that closely. The camp on each show is a part of the charm. They both have goofy, funny best friends. Just one is skinny and one is fat. Both work for low-level sales people who have managers that want them to do better by being assistant managers. Chuck while have a Stanford education is directionless and doesn’t really mind. While Sam has no higher education claiming that “college made him sleepy”, he is the true meaning of a slacker. Chuck lives with his doting sister and “captain awesome” who only push him to find a girl.
Sam lives with his doting parents who push him to do nothing. Both work for chain stores, one in electronics and the other in an all-purpose store. They both have the DEVIL as the boss. While Chuck works for the government, Sam works for the ACTUAL devil. Both have hot girls on the show that are only interested in the leads as friends (maybe). The lead actors on both shows (Chuck – Zachary Levi & Reaper – Bret Harrison) are undeniably charming in a geeky sort of way. The final grade is Chuck gets a solid B while Reaper is easily an A-. Reaper makes me laugh out loud several times during the show and that’s what I am looking for in a show that is campy and fun.

Journeymen – This show has a lot of holes in it. I won’t deny that. But it is still soooo good. There are rumors that maybe it would be canceled and that would be a shame BC is it better then other shows, i.e. Bionic Woman. Kevin Mckidd, Scottish import, plays for all intensive purposes a time traveler. We have no idea why this is happening but he has to go back into time and save people. It’s a very interesting concept. It’s little part Quantum Leap, Dr. Who with no TARDIS, and Back to the Future. It seems like it is also somewhat like the book "The Time Traveler's Wife" which I just started reading today. Give this show time to meld together, flush out some of the characters and it could be a very long running opportunity for NBC. Final Grade = -B

Pushing Daisies – This could very easily be the best new show on TV right now. Lee Pace (who I have loved ever since Wonderfalls) is so quirky and cute in this show as a pie maker that brings the dead back to life. He is very hard to resist. Chuck, played by Anna Friel, (Life Partner of David Thewlis; which is a connection to Harry Potter) is British in real life but you would never know because her American accent is so good. She is sweet and adorable and compliments Lee Pace very well. The colors and clothing are so bright and retro that is reminds me at times of “Edward Scissorhands.” It’s also a big plus that they have Jim Dale doing the narration (Dale does the “Harry Potter” books on tape). Chi McBride and Kristen Chenoweth are also very cute and funny playing their supporting characters at perfect pitch. Final Grade = -A

Dirty Sexy Money – I was surprised how good this show actually is. It is about a too rich family, The Darlings. They are everything that is wrong in the society in which we live. They have the morals of, I don’t even know what. But it’s hard to turn away. To the priest that has a wife, daughters and an illegitimate son, to the politician who is in love with a transsexual and to the twins who are just living off the families money makes you feel that you are really watching something that we see on "Access Hollywood" everyday. It feels weird that you find yourself rooting for the family to have things work out at the end, even if they have to literally pay for it. Final Grade = -A

Life – Damien Lewis another British import plays a Zen detective who was put in jail for 12 years for wrongly being convicted to murder. Now free he wants to find out who framed him. Detective Crews now living off the settlement that the state agreed to for putting him in jail for something he didn’t do. He works for the same department and solves crime while looking for clues to see who really committed the crime that put him in jail. In between all the crime solving and clue finding he also has time to frequently pull over his ex-wife’s new husband and eats tons of fruit. Trying to live a very Zen life he doesn’t want to be attached to “things” but finds himself often attached to fast cars. Damien Lewis looks amazing in the show with nice suits and form fitting bulletproof vests. Even though his character wakes up to a different woman everyday he is still charming. The supporting cast is exactly that. The show does not focus too much on them except for a drinking problem that his new partner has. Final Grade = B+

Private Practice – All is have to say is PAUL ADELSTEIN!!!! He is amazingly cute. I can’t take it. Kate Walsh feels like Meredith (From Grey’s) with her quippy phrases and her feelings of “missing magic”. I think she needs to detox herself from Seattle Grace so she can find her spot in LA. There is a lot of chemistry between Kate Walsh and Tim Daly. Amy Brenneman as a stalking therapist is something I think we can all relate to. Paul Adelstein as the over sexed pediatrician is perfect. Why they always make pediatricians over sexed is beyond me, if you remember Doug (George Clooney) on ER, he was another over sexed pediatrician. It’s like they are supposed to balance each other out so you don’t hate them completely. Even though they are having sex with anything in a skirt, they are really good with kids and that makes is better somehow… I guess it works because I absolutely love Paul Adelstein in this role. I also really like Audra McDonald as the replaced cast member. Let us not forget the hotness of Taye Diggs. When he smiles my mind gets mushy. I think this show will do well and I look forward to Wednesday to see some Paul Adelstein being adorable. Final Grade = B+

Bionic Woman – Truth time… this show is not great. If it were up to me I would do something quick before it becomes a money pit. Yet another import from England, Michelle Ryan, one would think it might be better. It's slow moving and is not cohesive. The action sequences are fun but the story falls flat. It got a little better with Isaiah Washington joining the cast but not that much better. This show could be great. With the supporting cast I feel that they just needed to dump these actors somewhere BC their previous shows were finished and didn’t know what else to do with them. Which is a shame BC some of them are good actors. I will probably watch a bit more but my patients is waning. Final Grade = -C

Carpoolers – I watched the first one and didn’t laugh once. The weird son of one of the carpoolers, played by TJ Miller, was the only interesting part of the show because he is so weird. But I think I have given up on the show and I don’t expect it to last long. Final Grade = D

Back To You – I watched the first one and laughed. Once. I have given up on this show and have no interest anymore. Final Grade = -D

Heroes – This is still a great show. I like that it is turning a bit into Lost with all the different theories. At times it's funny, sweet and mostly Kick ASS!! Milo Ventimilgia not wearing a shirt is also always a plus. Having EX – Sark, AKA David Anders on the show was a stroke of hot brilliance. (He’s the opposite; playing a Brit when really he’s from the Midwest!! LOVE IT). I like all the new character’s thus far and I have no complaints about this show at all. Keep rockin’ Heroes, I can’t wait to see what happens. Final Grade = A

The Bachelor – So far, so good. I know I am a huge sap for watching this show still. But I like it and I can’t help it. I am sure that no one else care about this show, so I won’t get into it, but the bachelor this year is actually good looking and seems to have good taste. Final Grade = -B

House – The pioneer of British playing an American. He is brilliant, both Dr. Gregory House and Hugh Laurie. I love the first episode when his guitar was taken hostage. House is looking for a new team this year since his old team no longer works for him. I like that he has them all competing against each other. House is running with this idea and it’s quite fun to watch. Final Grade = A

Brothers and Sisters – I love this show. Every time it’s on I always say, “I could watch 4 hours of this show. I wish it was on for a longer time.” Every single character is full, strong and real. Watching them together you feel that they are really family. They bicker back and forth, fight together against anyone who tries to hurt them and incredibly love each other. I cry with them, laugh with them and feel for them. Ron Rifkin is the sweetest man and best uncle in the world. It's a far cry from his Alias role as evil Arvin Sloan. Don’t get me started on the hotness of Matthew Reiss crying (another hot British man playing an American), David Annable crying, and Rob Lowe fitting in nicely with the show. I was happy that Sally Field won the Emmy she well deserved it. This is a great show that everyone should watch. Final Grade = A

How I Met Your Mother – Neil Patrick Harris is brilliant as the womanizing businessman (maybe he’s an attorney – he’s rich but no one knows what he does). This show is smart and funny. Like “Will and Grace” the supporting cast out shines the leads. You can tell that they are all friends and they really have a good time together which makes it fun for the viewer. Good times. Final Grade = -A

NCIS - I only really started watching this show in the summer and now I am hooked. Mark Harmon is really good. It’s sort of another CSI but not. There really isn’t anything else to watch on Tuesdays at 8pm so I recommend this show. Final Grade = -A

Criminal Minds – Again I didn’t start watching this until the summer and found myself hooked. I am probably the only one in the world, but I really like Mandy Patenkin. I am sad to see him go, but what are you gonna do? The rest of the cast is really strong and the stories are very good. They can be graphic but they are always interesting. It’s up against Private Practice and Bionic Woman which might win the time slot, but I have to say that it’s kind of a better show then both of these shows (and I like Private Practice). Final Grade = A

Ugly Betty – Love this show. Love America Ferrera. Love the camp. I just love this show. Is there really anything else to say? I think not!! Just Watch!! Final Grade = -A

Smallville – Lex is still hot and that is worth watching. But I really hate Lois. I can’t stand that actress and the character. I love Chloe and wish somehow she had a bigger role. Clark is meh and I don’t know how I feel about having his cousin arriving, unless she turns into “super girl” and that would be cool. Lana is back from China and we’ll see how that goes. As the season goes on the better it gets. Final Grade = B

Grey’s Anatomy – Oy this show. It’s at a weird point. Last season ended dark and awkward. It’s slowly moving back to normal. I don’t know how I feel about the new people. I will continue to watch and look forward to picking up it’s pace again. As always the medical stories are very good. Final Grade = -A

ER – I have to admit that I haven’t been watching steadily, but the prospect of Scott Grimes crying makes me want to tune in this week. Other than that I don’t really have any interest in the characters or the story. Final Grade = C+

CSI – I still like this show a lot. My only complaint is that I wish they would have killed off Sara. I can’t stand Jorga Fox. But I am happy that she won’t be on the show anymore as her character has switched shifts. No complaints other then that. They are still going strong and will for a long time. Final Grade = -A

Survivor – I don’t watch this show anymore. Something had to go and this was the weakest link. Final Grade = C (I have to give it something).

This is from my day out with Miriam when we saw Harry Potter and Spring Awakening. I was walking down the street and poor unsuspecting "Bianca" from "All My Children" was walking the other way talking on her cell phone. She got off the phone and she took the picture with me. She briefly told me that she is getting married but plans on returning to AMC, she never really left she just takes time off. I was very excited!!!

This is Shane and Me after the Damien Rice show at the WAMU Theater in MSG. He's great. I wish we were able to hang out longer but what are you gonna do. Look at the cuteness.

This is Brendan Buckley. Drummer extraordinaire. He was filling in for TomO (Tom Osander) who is the regular drummer for Damien Rice but was at the moment helping Lisa Hannigan (who's dating The Lighbody) with her new album!! AWESOME! Anyway, Brendan was amazing. I hate to say it bc TomO is my third favorite drummer of all time (after Carter Beauford DMB and Dom from Muse), but Brendan was so amazing that I barely missed TomO. Even Shane looked impressed during the show.

Well , well, well... The "sensitive" Damien Rice. I am so mean to him and I am not sure why. He's really nice in person. But I won't go into it BC I always go into it. But there he is NOT looking homeless. I have to say his hair is great. Nice jacket. Funky Orange chords. It's all good. Why he was wearing a ratty old baha from 1970 and torn chords after the show? It's beyond me. This is the potential he could have ALL the time... but what are you gonna do?

I am so proud that I caught this moment with my camera. I saw it coming and instead of the usual gawk of amazement I took a picture instead. This was from The Frames concert at Webster Hall. Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard. She sang a few songs with Glen from their movie "Once" and then joined the band to sing 2 songs or one song. I can't remember. But look how cute they are!!! THEY LOVE EACH OTHER! It's too much. At one point Glen leaned over when she was at the piano and kissed her. Right. On. The. Lips!! I freaked out. I think Honey was also a smidge beside herself. It was a really sweet moment. Look at this picture I found from a show (sort of) that they did in Derry promoting the movie. I mean really there is nothing cuter.

Ya see how good he looks? Damien needs to take some lessons in fashion from his Irish friend over here. This is the way to dress. Perfect jeans with the right belt, good shirt and a nice casual jacket.
This was a good show but Honey and I both agreed that the show from Town Hall was better. We went with Cara and met up with Ian (our irish friend from Damien Rice show). It was a nice day.

And finally a touch of adorableness. This is Kayla. I am her Auntie Hoppa - why I don't know but I am. She is Miriam's daughter and pretty much my neice. She really says the cutest things. She was drinking a cup of water and took a huge sip. After wiping her lips she said very matter of factly, "That was good coffee. Don't you think so Mommy?" She's 3 1/2 going on 16.

Also on a last note: I didn't think that there could be a worse movie then Alexander, but alas I have found a movie worse then that. I hate saying so BC it has Cate Blanchett and I love her. But "The Good German" is G-D awful!!! I mean really awful. It was painful to watch.

I also saw "The Last King of Scotland" and that was most excellent. James McAvoy was amazing. As was Forrest Witiker. It was slighlty disturbing at points that made it hard to watch. Overall it was a very well done movie. I'm not sure why James McAvoy wasn't nominated for an Oscar BC he would have won. But I am not an Oscar voter.

That 's all for now. Enjoy watching good tv.

Some Kind Of Monster

2007-09-28T12:19:00.000-05:00

Last Night I stayed up very late watching "Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster". I honestly have no interest in this band musically. I have never really been into Heavy Metal Hair bands. Though when this came out in theaters I was always interested in seeing it because the movie/documentary takes the viewer into the inner workings of everyday band life. I enjoyed this film so much I quickly watched it again with the commentary from the band, which gave additional (not much) insight into what the band was feeling.

Metallica, starting to make their first studio album in about 3 years. You see everything in this film from the very benign setting up a studio and dealing with the record label. To the extremely personal and private of confronting each others ego's, not having a permanent bass player, daily temptations of damaging vises and the immense pressure of writing an album to support their family and band.

It was certainly surprising how intimate and open the band was with each other when the therapist Phil Towle was in the room. (On a side note they paid $40,000 a month to be at their constant beck and call over an almost 3 year period.) With all the camera's in their face it was very impressive that they could allow themselves to be that vulnerable in front of them. The band had such a disconnect with each other that they weren't even sure how to communicate with one and another. At times they weren't even sure if they wanted to stay together. Before James Hetfield (Vocals and guitar) went into rehab Lars Ulrich (drummer) and him were arguing with each other about a song. Guitarist Hammet saw the fight coming on. In his soft Buddhist way he begged for them to save the energy and use it for the music to just get the song done. Not listening Ulrich kept laying into Hetfield. Hammet in obvious frustration clapped his hand on his forehead, even that didn't make Ulrich stop. Hetfield got up and walked out of the room, leaving everyone sitting in an uncomfortable silence. Using the force of his whole body he slammed the door so hard that it almost broke the door off its hinges.

Two previous band members Dave Mustaine and Jason Newsted, one was fired in the eighties and the other quit because of the pain he apparently was putting himself through, were apart of this film as well. Dave Mustaine who started rival band Megadeath, agreed to a therapy session with Lars Ulrich. Mustaine freely admitted to his feelings of failure and always feeling like #2 to Metallica's #1. Wishing that James Hetfield was in the room, who was at a rehab facility at the time this meeting took place, Mustaine expressed how he would have liked to unloaded his feelings on him as well. Posing the question to Ulrich, "Do you know what it's been like for me?" Left Ulrich scrambling to give him an answer but he wasn't even listening to the question until Mustaine repeated it 3 times, which ultimately left Ulrich speechless.

Their were several clips of Jason Newsted "whining" about the good choice he made leaving the band and how he is better off now. Watching the commentary you hear Hetfield having absolutely no patients for this man. Newsted makes a comment about not understanding having children in the profession they have, but not saying it out right. Hetfield blurts out, "Living!?!" It makes you realize how self important Newsted feels about himself. Ulrich and Hammet make the effort to go see Newsted with his new band, Echobrain. After the show he doesn't give them the same courtesy of sticking around long enough to even talk to them even though he knew they were there.

Ulrich can be self indulgent with his feelings and pity for himself. At times his personality is as grading as his horrific wardrobe and hairstyles. The Napster lawsuit was annoying, it was annoying to watch it when it was relevant and even more annoying to watch the edited version in the film. Ulrich aptly asks himself on the album, "did I make a difference anyway?" I think we all know the answer to that one. Hetfield who goes through some life changing events during this period, one can see that he has changed the most. Not wanting to fall into old patterns he is able to recognize what triggers old habits of shutting down emotionally. Being able to see him healthy, very affectionate with his children and expressing his emotions freely (IE...at the end of making the album he says he's really sad, not depressed and is able to express why that is.) gives a sense of "happily ever after". Hammet has long been sober and has battled with his demons many years ago. His zen like quality brings a stillness to the band that is very much needed though it would have been nice if he spoke up a little more.

The band works best together after a healthy amount of therapy, rehab, finally finding a bass player and fighting together against a scripted radio station promo that their label is making them do. I loved watching these tough heavy metal men get to the core of their issues and deal with them in a very grown up manner. Filming their first video in a California prison Hetfield talks to the inmates. The honesty expressed caused him to be very emotional. Before they played saying, "Everyone is born with the same size soul. It's the choices you make that makes the difference. It's an honor to play in your house." To ending with "If it wasn't for music in my life I could very easily be in here or dead." Taking pause he collects himself, says thank you and leaves the stage. From Hetfield pointedly talking about his own anger for Cliff Burton leaving him and the band, the original bass player who died in a bus accident in Sweden; to Ulrich not being able to express himself in front of his Gandalf looking father; and to Hammet having to explain why Hetfield called him from rehab and no one else associated with the band. These men are complicated and interesting beyond anything I ever saw from their angry, warped and jaded videos on MTV. At times it was uncomfortable to watch but that's what made me want to watch. It was real. My only wish is that other bands get a therapist, put it to film and let me watch it.

On another note last night every single dream I had I was dreaming about Jame Hetfield. In the dreams I was able to tall him that I don't like his music but I loved watching this film. There is something very attractive about him.

The holidays are exhausting and are over next week. I'm glad that I get to see my friend Gutis - Devorah - bc she lives in Israel and we only see each other once a year.

I can't believe this weather!!! It's so disgusting. I hate the humidity.

I will have a week in review about all the new shows. Though my stupid VCR didn't tape some of the shows which is sooooo frustrating!!!! So I will watch some shows at work. ARGH!!!!

that's all for now.

Damien Rice at WAMU Theater in NYC

2007-09-09T19:34:00.000-05:00

This is a song that the band made up on the spot with suggestions from the audience. "Happy Green Joe"

Ok, this is going to be a short blog. I am going to write a longer one after the Frames show tomorrow. I have to say that I love Shane Fitzsimons. Seeing him 3 times in a year and a half makes me feel really lucky. Let me just say that the Damien show was amazing. He was playing and singing with so much aggression. It was loud and in your face. It was the 2nd best Damien show I've been to. I couldn't have asked for anything better (unless Lisa was there). So there is a studio drummer touring with Damien right now. Who by the way is HOT!!! He is also an extraordinary drummer. Shane at points looked so impressed and he blew Honey and me away. Everyone was having a great time on stage. It was really nice to see. The drummer is Brendan Buckley and he toured with Shakira last year (which is funny bc I met her randomly). But he was AMAZING!! funnily enough he also looked like Honey's friend mike. He could have been his brother. And talking to him after the show I found out he's from Jersey!!

After there was the usual stalking... We met this kid Ian from Dublin. I really don't have time for details at the moment. But he told us (mind you he has no connection to the band. but he knows a lot about a lot and not in a "I know everything" type of a way. But in a way that I think he knows what he's talking about.) Anyway... he told us that Tomo (tom osander) is with Lisa Hannigan at the moment. Helping her out bc her album is planning on coming out sometime next year. (I cannot wait for that.) I couldn't believe it. Honey sent me an article and I read on Damien's boards that at some show (I don't think in America) Damien called Lisa and tomo from the stage. He had the audience say "we miss you". That's a really ballsy and not nice thing to do. I love Damien and I respect him. But it's really fucking difficult to defend him (even if it's just to myself) when he does shit like that. I just don't understand when he acts like that. On a good note he was looking all kinds of hot at the show. No longer homeless man.... just vintage chord man. He got a new haircut and I love his hair short like that. He wore a jacket and orange chords. But of course outside later, he looked slightly homeless bc of that stupid baha he has. Shane also looked all hot bc he was wearing a black suit jacket with jeans and some really great shoes!! HAWT!!! I love him.

After the show we were able to spend some time with shane and that made me really, really happy. I pretty much wouldn't bc I couldn't let go. I was able to ask him if we could stay with him when we eventually come to ireland he said no. but he did say we could come to dinner if it's ok with his lady. But we were like, she's gonna love us and we are going to love her!!! we won't even pay attention to you!! it was funny. Maybe he said yes bc he doesn't think we will get to ireland... little does he know... we will... I don't know when... but eventually. Honey was of course embarrassed that I asked... but I don't care. He remembered us from last time. The exact show and city we were in. He remembered that I gave him that picture which he said that he has at home. He remembered that whole story with Lisa and Gary (lightbody). Details that we didn't even tell him, details that LISA HANNIGAN told him!!! then he said that he told her that he saw us!!! It's crazy!! He's so good. He's amazing and he's really a good person. There was a lot of hugging and him letting me hug him. He talking about his parents and said some really sweet things. Things that made me love him more. I gave him (from me and honey) come cd's of a 3 live shows. The police from Bonnaroo, Sigur Ros from NY and their own show from 5/3/04 from beacon.

I was also able to talk to Damien for a minute privately, which really means that we were face to face an inch away from each other. There is no "private" outside the bus with other people. I wanted to tell him something very private about what his music means to me and I didn't want other people to hear me. There was only a few of us anyway. But I was able to tell him and I almost started to cry. Damien never took his eyes off me and I didn't either (i tried not to even blink). Putting his hand on my arm he rubbed lightly. It let me know that he understood what I was saying. I could see it in his eyes. When he looks at me I really feel that he sees me. I sense a connection that we share and I don't think i'm crazy when I say this. I really feel it. I see the way he looks at other people and I see the way he looks at me and it's different. He remembers me from that time in dc last year. (he may not remember my name. but he remembers the conversation). We hugged, very tightly, for a nice amount of time. Honey then reminded me about keane. so I told him that when we met keane they do the opposite of what he does and what we get from him is so much more. The time and the conversation lasts forever in your head. Things like that you never forget. The connection. But with a meaningless signature and a picture that has blankness it really feels like it's not worth it. (unless it's edge or dave or alex or muse) But the thing about shane is that he can do both. He can have the conversation and the picture bc there is something in the picture. It's not blank. But Honey and I wanted to let Damien know that he was right. what he gives to his fans is worth more then any picture he could take or any ticket that he could sign. So thank you to Damien for staying and talking and understanding. Thank you for playing an incredible show. Thank you to Shane for being amazingly sweet, kind and open.

The frames are tomorrow and I am really, really looking forward to that. It's Irish week and it makes me really happy.

I suppose this wasn't such a short blog. But what are you gonna do???

Porn + Harry Potter = A Great Day with Miriam

2007-09-03T16:18:00.000-05:00

Last week I had vacation from work and I tried to relax most of the days. I did little things each day except for the last day. I was going to meet Miriam in the city. For her Birthday or maybe anniversary she got a gift card for TKTS. It was very nice of her to use half of it on me also. So she got there very early, even before I left the house and get tickets to "spring awakening". I had a miserable time parking. But we finally met up and went to lunch at her favorite dairy place called "cafe K". The soup was very good and I had a salad. Miriam had half my soup, a salad and a roll of sushi. We then walked to the theater and met someone from High School that was very unexpected. We also took a touristy picture at Rockefeller Plaza. Miriam didn't want to but I was like, what's the difference? We don't live IN the city!! So we took it. I don't know why you would get embarrassed. Who cares what other people think?!!? I don't! We finally made it to the theater and got to our seats. It's a pretty small theater and we were in the balcony. We talked a lot, which was really nice. So the show started and I was pleasantly surprised. What made it so good was the voices of the cast. If you plucked out each one of them and put them in a band they would do very well for themselves. So I've been telling the world that Miriam took me to porn!! At the end of the first act the main couple have simulated sex on stage. He took his pants off, so you could see his backside, but not his front side. Then he goes and shows off the girls breast... which was really gratuitous. There was thrusting and grunting.
I was freaking out, I grabbed Miriam's arm - who was watching intently - and saying "OH MY G-D you took me to porn" under my breath. End scene. People in the audience freaked out. some older people left. Open scene to Act 2: the main couple having sex again!!! finishing really. But come on people. there was no warning!!! Then there was a gay couple and they started to kiss and a lady 2 rows in front of me said OUT LOUD "Oh No!!" I almost lost I was laughing so hard. But I said to Miriam, if they have sex I will be mortified. But all in all it was a really good show. I found out that Hilary Duff went the day b4 so that's annoying.

After the show we walked through times square and who do I see Bianca from All My Children!!! she heard me say that and she was on the phone but she got off the phone and stopped to pretend to look at a store that she wasn't interested in and that gave me a way to walk over to her. So Miriam took our picture and she was really, really sweet. I mean she couldn't have been nicer. She is getting married so that's why she isn't on the show at the moment. but she said she has no intention of leaving. which is really good, bc I really like her. The Picture will be impending. I haven't gotten my film developed.

We ate an early dinner at Mr. Broadway and it was the best pastrami sandwich ever!! so yummy. We talked a lot. It was just really nice to spend the whole day with her. Eating, walking, talking, stalking. watching a show and a movie. Miriam and I don't get to spend a lot of time together and almost never get to in the city doing stuff. So it was really nice. Miriam didn't want to take the subway (beats me why not) so we walked 30 blocks to the Harry Potter Imax 3D theater. I wanted to get there early bc last time I went it was packed and I did NOT want to sit in the front.

We talked and looked at stuff all the way there and when we got there, there was no line, not one person waiting and no one on the food line or in the bathroom either. oops!! but we got the seats I wanted and both of us had blisters and that killed bc we had to walk back to the car. Meh. B4 the movie started I was asking all these personal questions that she actually answered. She's very frank with me and I always appreciate it. she doesn't sugar coat anything!!

I know that I've seen the movie twice in the theater, and I saw the 3d Experience already. I know that I watch it at work all the time also. But you know what... I cried. again. It's always at the same part too. Even before it happened, I said to myself, "I'm good. I won't cry. There's no need." and then water works!!! When Voldermort is torturing Harry and you see his parents and his friends with the music I lose it!! I love Harry Potter. I can't help it. (Honey notice the blue converse... I'm just saying.)

After the movie we walked back to the car and walked through Columbus circle and it was very romantic bc of the fountains and lights. Miriam said she would approve if I got engaged there. I was like, "I'll get right on that. jees." Both of us had blisters and hurting feet, but finally getting to the car and sitting was most appreciative. And that was the day. So even though she doesn't read my blog I thank her for a really, really great day.

I didn't sleep that well last night. I woke up like at 7am and really didn't fall back to sleep. I kept thinking about Big brother 8 and that is even more irritating. At least let me think about something that actually matters!!

B4 the weekend my brother and sister - n - law had food delivered to the house for a full shabbos meal. It really was so nice of him. I almost cried. It was so sweet of him to think of me and my grandmother. He's not religious so the fact that he did it means even more. I've been making meal plans for Rosh Hashanah which is coming up soon. I'm going to be doing a lot of walking which is good. I will also be spending some time with the Glazers who are moving to Israel soon and that's gonna be really, really sad. I mean I know that they have been wanting to make this move almost there whole lives, I just can't help to think about pretty much growing up in their house. Whatever... there's nothing I can do about it.

I've finished the very fine show "The Forsyte Saga." I can't say enough about Rupert Graves. It was a terrific Masterpiece theater. The amount of crying I did was shocking to me. Ya I cry at the Potter, but not British Masterpiece theater stuff. I was just really touched by the characters and the acting was really great. Damien Lewis was perfect as the controlling sycophant husband. Rupert graves had a perfect touch of softness mixed with authority. I just love everything about this mini series. I recommend it to everyone. It's really long bc there is a part 2: the later generation, but it's just as good and has all the same people. It really is quite good.

I can't believe that michelle Williams and Heath Ledger broke up!!! It's crazy. They seemed like a normal couple, really down to earth and all that jazz. They should try counseling or something. They have a kid together!! They should try and make it work.

I watched a very exciting tie breaking tennis match between James Blake and Tommy Haas. I really thought that Blake had it, but literally by a half an inch he did not. I really like watching Tennis.

I am really looking forward to the end of the week and next week. Honey is coming and we will be going to see Damien Rice... Really Shane for me. But I think it's funny that Honey and I both had a similar Damien dream the same night. and we didn't really talk about him the night before. it was very strange.

Then we are going to see the Frames and Cara will be there as well. I am really looking forward to that as well. I noticed that the small theater near me is Finally showing Once. Maybe I'll go and see it!! All the food that will be consumed is worth the excitement. I can't wait for brunch. that's what it's all about people. Eating with the people you love.

I've been reading The Buffy the vampire Slayer comic book. It's a continuation from the show and they are really good. It's a little different from anything else that I have ever read. I mean I read archie's but there is a on of narration and there isn't that much in Buffy. So you really have to read it several times to understand what's going on. But it's really good. If you liked the show I would highly recommend picking that up. I have only read the first 2 comics so far.

I've been awaiting my Entertainment Weekly issue for the TV schedule that will be starting soon. There's going to be a lot of new tv this year. I can't wait to see what's going to be good and what's not.

I went to Linen's N Things with Shira today and I hate that place. I prefer Bed, Bath and Beyond. I could (and have) spend hours in there. Rochi also came over with her poopy Jersey. It was nice to visit with both of them.

That's it for now. Until next time...