Kanye West is a Douche

That being said, I have to admit that he makes decent music every now and then. For example, All of the Lights, featuring Rihanna (whom I love, if you couldn't tell).
Well, with the generous help of others, obviously.

Musical Meanderings

So, I love Rihanna. Seriously, I think she is beautiful and talented, which is a combination that doesn't seem to exist so much any more in the pop world. I just recently purchased her new album, and while it's too soon to say that I love it, I do like it a lot, particularly Love the Way You Lie, Part 2, which features Eminem (aka the Brett Farve of the music industry). She's always made pretty decent choices when it comes to pairings. For example, one of my VERY favorite pairings ever: OMG THESE TWO MUSICIANS ARE HOT!! Seriously, I'm pretty sure my temperature raises every time I watch it.

But what I want to know is this: what constitutes a "featured" artist? I mean, take this video for example:It's labeled "Rehab featuring Justin Timberlake," yet the man only sings like two lines in the whole thing. I suspect that he's just there for her to rub up against in the video. Not that I'm complaining, JT is a VERY sexy man, I just wonder if his involvement really constitutes being "featured" in the song. Hmm...

One of my Hometowns

Sad as it is, I can't deny the fact that I come straight out of the "happiest" place on Earth: Provo, UT. Yes, it's true. I spent the first 12 years of my life in Happy Valley, and I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am that I got out of it when I did (thanks, parentals!). Why am I so happy? Well, this video about sums it up:

It would not be so freaking hilarious if it wasn't so true. Even my peeps that live in Provo can't deny it (go on and try!). Provo girls are a special brand of crazy.

Shakeweight and Truth

So, I just came around the corner and work and one of my coworkers was holding a Shakeweight. I can't even begin to tell you how entertained I am by this product. I mean...have you seen the commercial? Even if you have, please enjoy it again for me:Awesome, right? I mean, do they even realize??? I suppose they don't, which is both sad and hilarious at the same time. Maybe they should watch THIS ONE instead to get a clue (I literally almost peed my pants watching that version!) I never thought I'd come across one in real life, but then one just showed up! Of course I had to try it. Get this: it doesn't turn on! Here I'm thinking that the thing shakes on its own, but NO! You actually have to shake it yourself... ... ... yup. Entertainment for days.

So, on a less scandalous note, perhaps, one of my coworkers emailed me this list, and I had to repost:

Undeniable Truths for mature humans

1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.

2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.

4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.

5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?

6. Was learning cursive really necessary?

7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on # 5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.

8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.

9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.

12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again.

13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to.

14. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.

15. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.

16. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay.

17. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

18. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.

19. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?

20. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!

21. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.

22. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.

23. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!

24. The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that their brain is also important.

I'm A City Girl

But I can't really deny where I'm from. Let's be honest, Idaho is about as country as it gets. Particularly Southeast Idaho. I do love living in a bigger city, though, and the fact that I was not born in ID probably saves me the Wranglers, plaid and a baseball cap gene. Country music is not really my favorite either, though I do love me some hot country men like Timmy and Keith Urban and the guys from Rascall Flatts. I've recently developed an appreciation for the classic outlaws too. Who doesn't love Cash and Willy? Seriously. And if you ever want to tell me that country music is less offensive than rap music, you should listen to some of David Allen Coe's non-publicized songs and get back to me (er...that one is nsfw. This one is funny and only slightly inappropriate tho! ;->).

Anyway. One of the country musicians I've always appreciated is Cletus T. Judd. If you don't know, he's the Weird Al of country (and I bet he hates that comparison). When I was first exposed, I heard his silly songs like Did I Shave My Back for This?, which is mild compared to some of the things that I've heard from him recently. Cletus is still silly, but he's apparently taken up politics as well. And you know, I've gotta give it to him for not mincing words about it either. Exhibit A:




And you know what? He's right. Look, I voted for Obama, and despite everything I haven't lost complete faith in him. He really did inherit a HUGE mess. And he's been looking older and older because I'm sure the stress is more than any of the rest of us could handle. But we're going on two full years of his reign and things have not and are not changing. Well, they are changing, because change is always inevitable, but if anything the economic situation has worsened. Unemployment is at 9.6 percent? That's insane, particularly considering what he had to say about unemployment while he was campaigning for the stimulus package.

There is some good news, though. Retail sales are up, and one can never complain about that. It doesn't surprise me, though. I know I'm not having any problem spending the money I do have,. but I have also had to spend some of the money I don't have, which is bad, but it's better than being charged out the wazoo for late payments and overdrafts, right? Right. The GDP is up too, and there are 27,000 new jobs available in UT this month, which means that all of the new, prominent, flashy advertising I see from local businesses is not just a coincidence.

So at least my state's economy is recovering a bit, but that's probably mostly because it wasn't hit as hard as the rest of the country. I guess I have to count that as a bonus of living in this sheltered place. UT aside, the national economic situation is still out of control. Granted, it did take us a good eight years to get into this mess, so perhaps it's too much to expect any one man to get us out of it in two. But after this year President Obama will only have two left, and he'll have to spend those ones actually making things happen if he even has a shot at re-election. And honestly, if he doesn't stop trying to please everyone in congress (and all of their various corporate supporters) and start making good on everything he promised the voters in the first place, he deserves to be voted out.

And yet, eternal optimist that I am, I can't help but be hopeful. Here's to 2011 being kinder to my 401(k).

Some of My Favorite Things

Puppies and IKEA furniture. This is why I love OK Go. Well that, and these:



and


(not the real video, bc the douches on youtube have disabled embedding for all of the real ones, but Legos are almost as awesome, so it'll do!)

and last but certainly not least, the awesomeness that is this:



These guys are pretty much the epitome of awesome.

Here It Goes Again

It's Monday and I only have one word for it.


Wait for it....





BLAH.




Hope yours isn't as boring as mine. If it is, this will cheer you up for sure:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Enjoy!

Love is Just Another Starving Youth

So, YouTube has started airing 30 second ads at the beginning of every third video or so, and I've been repeatedly assaulted with bits and pieces of some songs and artists of which I have never heard. Well, annoying as it is, I finally gave in and looked up one such artist, La Roux, and I have to admit: I am hooked. She's very unique in both look and sound. I totally dig the techno/pop sound. This video strikes a particular chord in my brain:



It's all false love and affection, you don't like me you just want the attention...

I love finding awesomeness like this. I mean...did you see her hair or listen to her voice? How could you not love her? If you dig her as much as I do, look up Bulletproof too. It's almost as awesome, with a much more 80s glam tech video.

National Single Awareness Day

Or, perhaps you know today as Valentines Day. Most people do apparently. This year, I celebrated my singleness hanging out and having a good time with my bffs and a new friend :) It was a really good time. Probably the best Valentines day celebration ever!

And now I'm at work and that is lame. A darling work friend of mine did send me this though, and IMMD. Enjoy, and have a happy Valentines Day!

There is No Charge for Awesomeness

Or Attractiveness.

So, I'm at work on a Friday. Why? I'm not really sure. Oh wait...I remember. It's because I need money. Yeah, that's it. That whole paying bills thing...

Anyway. I'm obviously being realy productive at work. I'll prove it to you!

I've always loved Bloodhound Gang. They are so funny. And irreverant. And it's hilarious! T was so kind as to provide me with this next video, which I had never seen before, and am a better person for having watched!
LOL! Inuendo and subtlety. Perfect!

I Don't Wanna Be Friends

Ask me how many times I've watched this video in the last four days. Go on, ask me.

I don't even know. Probably more than 50. I LOVE IT and her and the song. In fact, I love it so much that I'm actually going to create an iTunes account finally (I've had my iPhone for a year and a half now, and before that I had an iPod for who knows how long and I've never had an iTunes account...) just so that I can purchase the song. I'm not going to lie...it might become my ringtone too.

Don't judge me.

Or do. Whatever =D

I'm In Love

There aren't even words to describe how I am in love with this man:
I mean, seriously? Who else could do this acoustically:

No one! And the cherry on top:

Don't tell Dave, but I think I like this version better.

Check Out All the Majesty

Best thing found on YouTube on a Sunday. Hope you enjoy this as much as I do!

INCUBUS!!!

I'm not really sure why this year was the first time I actually made it to the Incubus concert. It probably has something to do with the facts that I am single and that Brotha and Shnook would have never let me live it down if I didn't go. I'm so glad that I went because INCUBUS IS FREAKING AMAZING! Seriously, there's no other way I can put it. I heart Brandon Boyd. And I heart these kids:This may be one of the very few pictures of me and Brotha. I guess we kind of look like we're related...and yes, he's 6'4".
Brother, Mike and Pete. We partied on the lawn at the Usana Amphitheater.
Shnook lucked out and got seats. Not just seats...she was in the 10th row from the stage. I hated her very much that night.So, Brotha and Pete have been friends since they were in the 8th grade. They are by far my favorite frat boys!
So, I did get some videos, naturally, but my camera is uber lame and won't focus properly while filming. Also, I might have been dancing and filming at the same time, so I'm really sorry if this gives you motion sickness. But take this as proof that they are better live than they are on the album. I'm definitely going again next time they are here! I'd like to dedicate this song to April and the Elder Brother. (By the way, it takes FOREVER to upload a video to blogger...)