Belly Rolls!!! Actually, those are much more like upper back rolls. It took me more than a few glances to realize how unflattering this shot actually is. And Ollie is in the corner, wondering why anyone would be so interested in a bully stick when you could be PLAYING!! But you don't get that girth from running around, Ollie!Monday, April 20, 2009
Snapshot
Belly Rolls!!! Actually, those are much more like upper back rolls. It took me more than a few glances to realize how unflattering this shot actually is. And Ollie is in the corner, wondering why anyone would be so interested in a bully stick when you could be PLAYING!! But you don't get that girth from running around, Ollie!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Be Careful, Art School
What would have happened if he hadn't been rejected from art school? Roses and thatched roofs might have been the extent of his reach.
Also: Mole-y, mole-y, mooooooleeeeyyyyy, mole.
Snapshot
I call this "The Yoga Bowl" even though real yoga enthusiasts would point out that it's more like a slight stretch in one direction. That's my yoga, okay?This is by my father's entryway at their beach house, and I have to admit, I seriously contemplated sticking it in my trunk, covering it with everything I could find, and breaking the glass to stage a robbery. And the only think that stopped me was thinking how its name would have to change from "The Yoga Bowl" to "The Dog Bowl." (If you know what I'm saying.....)
Quote Of The Day
Thursday, April 16, 2009
A.I. Elimination Recap- Season 8
During the shows' opening, there was another car commercial (*zing* I don't know/care which one!) and then the group of 7 performed a song together. Did anyone else notice that Matt Giraud was front and center? In both parts of the songs, front stage and on the walkway, he was directly in the front and middle of everyone. And in the commercial, all contestants were miniature on magazine covers, and he was the life sized guy purchasing the magazines and smiling at them on his passenger seat as he drove off.
The bottom three were Anoop Desai (again), Lil Rounds (thankfully!), and Matt Giraud. The votes decided that Matt was going home, but the judges decided to use their one-time save so that he gets another shot. Simon had mentioned that between Matt and Lil, they would only be using their save on one of them. I hope she realizes that it meant the judges don't want her in the competition anymore. So now, next week, two contestants will be voted out. Lil and.... who?
I made the mistake of starting to listen to Miley Cyrus' performance. She is so nasally, it was awful. I felt embarrassed for her, momentarily, until she started shaking her bangs like a crazy and proud rock star, in her up-do and sequined evening gown attempting to sing a ballad. It could have been a lot better. But, on a good note, I now know that I can never trust my cousin Jillian's taste in music!
The bottom three were Anoop Desai (again), Lil Rounds (thankfully!), and Matt Giraud. The votes decided that Matt was going home, but the judges decided to use their one-time save so that he gets another shot. Simon had mentioned that between Matt and Lil, they would only be using their save on one of them. I hope she realizes that it meant the judges don't want her in the competition anymore. So now, next week, two contestants will be voted out. Lil and.... who?
I made the mistake of starting to listen to Miley Cyrus' performance. She is so nasally, it was awful. I felt embarrassed for her, momentarily, until she started shaking her bangs like a crazy and proud rock star, in her up-do and sequined evening gown attempting to sing a ballad. It could have been a lot better. But, on a good note, I now know that I can never trust my cousin Jillian's taste in music!
Quote Of The Day
Alex: “Let’s go make out in the corner.”
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
American Idol Recap- Season 8
Me: "Does Ryan Seacrest have a mohawk thing going on?"
Julia: "I don't know. He has a major case of gay face all the time."
Last night's episode was based around cinematic movie tunes. Quentin Tarantino was the week's "mentor," and since he has so much experience as a singer, or a singing coach, I think that was a brilliant choice- not at all a very thinly veiled and desperate attempt to gain coverage where coverage may have been lacking.
The first singer of the night was Allison Iraheta. "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing," by Aerosmith, seemed like a good, albeit immature choice. I think she did a good job. I think she could be singing a lot better at this point in the competition. She sounded like she was scratching the surface of her projection and this is not the song to be reserved with. The judges liked it more than I thought they would.
Anoop Desai was second with "Everything I Do, I Do It For You" by Bryan Adams. Quentin suggested he growled, which just further proved to me that he was an absurd choice to mentor these guys, he couldn't have ever seen Anoop sing if he thought he was capable of that. On one hand, his voice sounded incredible, but could I stand 12 songs? Highly doubtful. It was boring, and generic, and blah.
Adam Lambert chose "Born To Be Wild," and I was disappointed before he started singing. Such a bad song! So out of touch with today. And he sounded like Adam, which is great and the best and all that, but it's a song I could never stand to have on my playlist. However, his performance did inspire Paula Abdul's greatest quote of all of ever! Paul: "Adam, the reason that you're shaking up this whole competition is that you dare to dance in the path of greatness, you do. And fortune rewards the brave and you're one of the bravest contestants I've ever seen." Barf-laugh-barf-laugh.
Matt Giraud picked "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman," again, by Bryan Adams, from Don Juan Demarco. I thought it was just boring and mediocre. Have you ever really asked a woman for her advice on your song picks? Or a man? Or anyone that isn't trying to sabotage your stay on American Idol?
When they announced that Danny Gokey was going to be singing "Endless Love" by Lionel Ritchie, I wanted to throw in the towel! It started off a little "pitchy," got better, but was never great. Abyssmal song choice from the start though. Even Simon commented that the song obviously meant a lot to him, so he held back. But if the song means that much to him, he should have added riffs and filled it with passion. He did neither.
Kris Allen came through with the strongest strong choice of the night, in my opinion. He picked "Falling Slowly" from Once. Finaly!! Great perfect amazing song choice. I love this song so much! He keeps growing so much in this competition. He makes me feel like a neglectful proud parent. Like, I had favored his siblings, but he keeps getting better and now I want to put his face as a bumper sticker on the back of my mini-van. Randy said it never caught on and was pitchy, and I think he is out of his head. By the way, Kara said one of his best performances ever.
Lil Rounds rounded up the evening with "The Rose." My first thought: How is this at all the type of song the judges have been all but begging her to sing? She started the first HALF of the
song sounding strange and nasally. I liked how she got more "gospelly" in the second half, I just still thought the pace was killing me and she never sounded good. Not great, not good. Really, it's time to go home to your many babies.
Julia: "I don't know. He has a major case of gay face all the time."
Last night's episode was based around cinematic movie tunes. Quentin Tarantino was the week's "mentor," and since he has so much experience as a singer, or a singing coach, I think that was a brilliant choice- not at all a very thinly veiled and desperate attempt to gain coverage where coverage may have been lacking.
The first singer of the night was Allison Iraheta. "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing," by Aerosmith, seemed like a good, albeit immature choice. I think she did a good job. I think she could be singing a lot better at this point in the competition. She sounded like she was scratching the surface of her projection and this is not the song to be reserved with. The judges liked it more than I thought they would.
Anoop Desai was second with "Everything I Do, I Do It For You" by Bryan Adams. Quentin suggested he growled, which just further proved to me that he was an absurd choice to mentor these guys, he couldn't have ever seen Anoop sing if he thought he was capable of that. On one hand, his voice sounded incredible, but could I stand 12 songs? Highly doubtful. It was boring, and generic, and blah.
Adam Lambert chose "Born To Be Wild," and I was disappointed before he started singing. Such a bad song! So out of touch with today. And he sounded like Adam, which is great and the best and all that, but it's a song I could never stand to have on my playlist. However, his performance did inspire Paula Abdul's greatest quote of all of ever! Paul: "Adam, the reason that you're shaking up this whole competition is that you dare to dance in the path of greatness, you do. And fortune rewards the brave and you're one of the bravest contestants I've ever seen." Barf-laugh-barf-laugh.
Matt Giraud picked "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman," again, by Bryan Adams, from Don Juan Demarco. I thought it was just boring and mediocre. Have you ever really asked a woman for her advice on your song picks? Or a man? Or anyone that isn't trying to sabotage your stay on American Idol?
When they announced that Danny Gokey was going to be singing "Endless Love" by Lionel Ritchie, I wanted to throw in the towel! It started off a little "pitchy," got better, but was never great. Abyssmal song choice from the start though. Even Simon commented that the song obviously meant a lot to him, so he held back. But if the song means that much to him, he should have added riffs and filled it with passion. He did neither.
Kris Allen came through with the strongest strong choice of the night, in my opinion. He picked "Falling Slowly" from Once. Finaly!! Great perfect amazing song choice. I love this song so much! He keeps growing so much in this competition. He makes me feel like a neglectful proud parent. Like, I had favored his siblings, but he keeps getting better and now I want to put his face as a bumper sticker on the back of my mini-van. Randy said it never caught on and was pitchy, and I think he is out of his head. By the way, Kara said one of his best performances ever.
Lil Rounds rounded up the evening with "The Rose." My first thought: How is this at all the type of song the judges have been all but begging her to sing? She started the first HALF of the
song sounding strange and nasally. I liked how she got more "gospelly" in the second half, I just still thought the pace was killing me and she never sounded good. Not great, not good. Really, it's time to go home to your many babies.
Snapshots
Here, Grandpa makes the ever-fatal mistake of making some Marley eye contact...
Somehow, she seamlessly meanders over to his lap, appearing to be content. (And maybe a touch sad.)
If you know what to look for, you know that here, she is mapping out her next motions to get near his face. He obviously doesn't know there is scheming underfoot, or on lap.
As she makes a closer move, Grandpa finally seems to catch on....
I wonder if they both know how much they have in common. Interests: Food and Companionship. Hobbies: Eating, Napping, Eating, and Napping.
Emily Valentine
“Feathers are my paint. Over the last ten years I have developed my own technique and style using feathers from road kill, cat kill and dead pets. Recently I have moved into a new source of feathers. I have been trapping and killing the registered pest, the Indian Mynah bird. With these feathers I made Mynah Collie 2007, a feathered dog, one of my dog flu series, and it was awarded a merit prize in the Norseweart, the New Zealand Contemporary Art Award."
Ms. Emily Valentine has come a long way from her 90210 years. Still creepy, though. Thanks for finding her, Chunnel!
Quote Of The Day
Me: “Watch SNL, you'll learn something.”
Jordan: “I don't need to learn anything, for I know everything.”
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Baby Toupee
And while I am on the subject of babies, here is BabyToupee.com. Is it just me, or has this site jumped over the line between funny and creepy?
Don't think I forgot about the pups, either.
Snapshot
I took this at my friend Omayra's baby shower a whole lifetime ago. Literally. That life may only be four months old right now, but still, a life nonetheless. I just stumbled across this and wanted to share it. Far and away, the funniest baby boy outfit ever created.Quote Of The Day
Jillian: “Ew, Aly. They're like f***in' mosaic art people.”
Monday, April 13, 2009
Snapshot
Big smiles! It's funny how my brother and aunt don't look alike, never have, and yet somehow, look beyond related in this picture. Don't you think?Quote Of The Day
Alex: (Looking extremely serious...) I just don't know."
Friday, April 10, 2009
Quote Of The Day
Me: "Not Japanese! Brazilian Keratin Treatment."
Jordan: "Oh, G-d. Same thing. No, you know what? I can make up a name, too. Israeli Moshnini Treatment. $50,403, please. It permanently straightens hair for one day."
Me: "And what is your technique?"
Jordan: "We have a Jewish woman clap her hands with your hair between them for days at a time."
Me: "Yet it only lasts on day. Good idea. Patent it."
Thursday, April 9, 2009
A.I. Elimination Recap- Season 8
- Lil Rounds
- Anoop Desai
- Scott McIntyre
Anoop shouldn't have been there, even though Lil was excused to safety first. And, finally, Scott was released from the awkward and painful performances plaguing American Idol this season. I hope he has a successful and happy career playing the piano. He seems efficient at it. And as long as he isn't "composing" or "singing," people should be receptive.
Next week will be good, when I am no longer shaking my fist at the screen.
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