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Now playing on iTunes: Alice Peacock; 'Bliss'

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Now playing on iTunes: New Radicals; 'Flowers'

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Now playing on iPod: New Radicals; 'Flowers'

take THAT, Music Nerd Krew!

I'm going to bed now.

Mila, my beloved iPod, died of natural causes last night at around 6:30p. She was a shade over 11 months when her harddrive cruelly failed on her, and rendered her inoperable. I was devastated; there was nothing I could do. Thus, I went through the motions of school today, until I could take Mila to the Apple store and get the problem rectified. Thankfully, the gent who helped me out was able to get me a new iPod, as my warranty hadn't yet expired. I haven't named my new one yet, because I still have to get used to it and its personality. I find that I miss Mila and all the quirks she developed, and her traits that are markedly different from my new 'Pod. For instance, I miss the bright white of Mila's screen when the backlight was turned on, compared to my new iPod's dull blue. I also miss the de-chroming Mila undertook when her finish became soiled with fingerprints. It's things like this that bond an iPod to its owner, and just like losing a friend, losing an iPod is hard to get over.

Mila, this one's for you.

Now playing on iTunes: Five for Fighting; 'Disneyland'.

I was reading for mass comm today, and I ran my finger through my eyebrow, which I usually do when bored and/or frustrated. Then, I got this massive tickling on my eye lid. "Double ewe tee eff?" I wondered to myself, as I reached up to my brow, and found the offending piece of hair. I then grabbed tight hold of it and plucked it, and I realized it was the LONGEST EYEBROW HAIR IN THE WORLD!!!!! It measures 2 1/2 inches, and I was simultaneously pleased and disgusted.

Ahh, Thursdays.

Chain smokers. "Oh, I smoke, therefore I'm t3h awsome."* OK then. Good luck with that whole dying-at-an-early-age thing.
People who wear camoflauge clothing as part of their day to day attire. Where the fuck do you think you are, the jungle? Take that crap off now.
Korn. Who do think you are to screw up a piece of certifiable classic rock history? Roger Waters = livid.

more to come, I promise.

* it is scientifically proven that sub-intelligent people actually say words incorrectly.

Now playing on iTunes: Mayer; 'Covered in Rain'

it's been about a week since I last posted. sorry about that! though I am getting better...

I have launched a new blog project and have another in the planning stages. The one presently running is Team Bloggage, a combined effort of me, Pat, Elena, Emman and Anthony, who can all be found in my right sidebar. Stop by TB to see what we're thinking.

Now playing on iPod: Dave Matthews/Tim Reynolds; When the World Ends

John Mayer now at #19 with 211 plays. Hot.

so recently I was told that I dressed like a 'prep'. then yesterday I was described as a 'hipster'. WHICH IS IT? I need to know what label to affix to myself.

Now playing on iTunes: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band; 'Blue on Black'

If you're anything like me (and I pray for your sake thay you're not) you have a strong connection to the crap you listen to. Once that happens, you'll start to associate certain songs and albums with certain things. It's the weirdest thing. In the spirit of that, here's a list of stuff and songs/records that remind me of them:

Spring: The Goo Goo Dolls' Dizzy Up the Girl; 'Steal My Sunshine' by Len; Echo by Tom Petty; 'Obstacle 1' by Interpol; Vanessa Carlton's 'A Thousand Miles'
Summer: Ben Folds Five's self titled; 'Summertime' by the Fresh Prince (for obvious reasons); DMB's Under the Table and Dreaming; 'The Game of Love' by Carlos Santana and Michelle Branch
Autumn: John Mayer's Room for Squares; Wayne's Music on Plastic; For the Ride Home by Josh Kelley; Wilco's 'I Am Trying to Break Your Heart'
Winter: Save Me by the Pat McGee Band; 'Letterbox' by Wayne; 'One Big Love' by Patty Griffin; Ben Folds' Rockin' the Suburbs
Rainy days: 'Why Georgia' by John Mayer; 'Parachute' by Guster
Songs that make me sad: 'Lost Cause' by Beck; 'Superman by Five for Fighting; 'Grace Is Gone' and 'Christmas Song' by the Dave Matthews Band
Songs that make me hopeful: 'Question Everything' by 8 Stops 7; 'Good Things' by the BoDeans
Songs that pump me up: 'My Coco' by Stellastarr*, 'Runaway' by the Pat McGee Band

I don't know what the point of that was. But it's a pretty impressive list.

OUT.

Now playing on iPod: Wayne; 'Shooting at the Stars'

...please modify your printed menu to read 'stank-ass yellow cheese-flavored substitute' instead of 'nacho cheese'.

Love, Ehren

Check out this gem I found, courtesy of the No Homers Club. Also, check out the reference to Darth Maul. Good times.

Now playing on iPod: Billy Joel; Piano Man

iTunes freezes sometimes. it makes me sad. then I fire it up again, and it starts playing music again. then I'm happy.

Now playing on iTunes: Wayne; Drop D

1)Using band names, spell out your name:
Everclear
Hootie and the Blowfish
Rush
Extreme
New Radicals

Aerosmith

Seven Wiser
The Thorns
Eels
Maroon 5
Marcy Playground
Eastmountainsouth

2) Have you ever had a song written about you? not that I recall, my busty friend
3) What song makes you cry? there are a few. last one was a live version of John Mayer's 'Wheel'.
4) What song makes you happy? 'Mother, We Just Can't Get Enough' by the New Radicals.
5) What do you like to listen to before bed? whatever moves me and calms me down. you can bet Mayer is in there somewhere.
6) Name a song by Everclear: 'American Girl' (yes it's a cover of Petty's)
7) Who was/were your idols when you were younger? how much younger? I used to love the Aerosmith, and later on in life, Tom Petty.
8) First album you ever bought? Soul Asylum's Grave Dancers Union
9) Name a song that reminds you of someone and why: Beck's 'Lost Cause'... it's a very long story, and not all that interesting.

Appearance
HEIGHT: 6'1
HAIR COLOR: blonde or red, depending on who you ask
SKIN COLOR: white
PIERCINGS: none, I'm proud to say

Right Now
WHAT COLOR PANTS ARE YOU WEARING?: light blue.
WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?: Josh Kelley; 'Travelin''
WHAT IS THE TASTE IN YOUR MOUTH?: I ate some Farley's fruit snacks earler, and they were crap. I can tell 'cause I can still taste the grape
WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE?: pleasantly mild.
HOW ARE YOU? tired, a little sad.

Do you
GET MOTION SICKNESS?: No.
HAVE A BAD HABIT?: nail biting, the cursing thing
GET ALONG WITH YOUR PARENTS?: for the most part
LIKE TO DRIVE?: sure, why not?

Love
BOYFRIEND: dude, that is so gay
GIRLFRIEND: I'm almost 25. that window has long since closed
SEXUALITY: Hetero's cool.
CHILDREN: if someone wants to have children with me...
CURRENT CRUSH: .Mandy Moore (wait, an attainable crush?....)
BEEN IN LOVE?: unfortunately.
BEEN HURT: everybody hurts, sometimes (Michael Stipe)

Random
DO YOU HAVE A JOB: for the moment
YOUR CD PLAYER HAS IN IT RIGHT NOW: my CD-ROM still has the 'How to Deal' movie in it. my stereo holds a John Mayer mix
WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?: listening to music, shopping, just being around people
WHO MAKES YOU THE HAPPIEST?: the fam, and my friends
WHAT'S THE NEXT CD YOU'RE GONNA GET?: something Wilco, probably
WHO DO YOU CONSIDER GOOD FRIENDS?: Eliz, Ehlenz, Hans
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO?: whatever takes the least amount of effort

When/what was the last
TIME YOU CRIED?: a couple of weeks ago, watching Big Daddy. that movie always gets me.
YOU GOT A REAL LETTER?: a real letter? my last non-bill was probably back in June.
YOU GOT EMAIL? a few minutes ago. Cities 97 Sampler 16, here I come!
THING YOU PURCHASED: 'How to Deal', Prince's 'Crystal Ball' (again, bastards'
TV PROGRAM YOU WATCHED: MTV's 'You've Got a Friend'. Never again.

Labels: web2.0

whoever said shopping isn't therapeutic is a damned fool. I felt like crap this morning, then I bought some clothes and DVD's and now I feel great.

Of course the flipside is that commercialism completely blows, and as Jamie would say I h8aet it dead.

Now playing on iTunes: Mandy Moore; Senses Working Overtime

...please stop taunting me with your hotness.

Thanks.

Now playing on iPod: Rubyhorse; Sparkle

....well, should I launch one? leave feedback in the comments section.

and for the wise-asses, your choices are 'yes' and 'no'. any references to Ani Difranco, the White Sox, or Wisconsin will be removed.

Now playing on iTunes: Matthews/Tim Reynolds; Two Step

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ES

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Thanks.

prepare yourselves. I COMMAND YOU

Now playing on iPod: Mayer; Come Back to Bed

TO: Lesbians
FROM: Me
RE: Indigo Girls
DATE: Tues 11.3.2004

It has come to my realization that the Indigo Girls aren't very good. I arrived at this judgement after taking in their latest single "Fill It Up Again" and marveling at how trite and overly philisophical the song actually is. I wondered, "how can they still be putting out records that are so piss poor?" and I came to the conclusion that lesbians are carrying this record, as well as every other one since the smash single "Galileo".

I would first like to state that I am totally in support of lesbians and that I do understand that you need role models in the entertainment sector, just like any other culture. I just think that said role models should be TALENTED. I suggest, in the music industry, that you look towards Melissa Etheridge, who is not only an accomplished songwriter but also an extraordinary vocalist and guitarist.

Also, Building Maintenance will be waxing all non-carpeted floors Friday night, so please move all personal belongings to carpeted areas or your storage lockers.

Ladies and gentlemen, First Avenue is no more... at least for the time being.

as the article indicates the future is murky for the First Ave., the Twin Cities' indie hotspot and site of one of the greatest musical movies ever, as club owner Allan Fingerhut shuttered it while filing bankruptcy. No, John Mayer never played there, but it is still the most hallowed venue in Minnesota. Here's to hoping that the club reopens fairly quickly.

Now playing on iTunes: DMB; Rapunzel.

I certainly hope you did too, or are planning on it, otherwise you're a fool.

Just kidding.

Wait, NO I'M NOT. GET OUT AND VOTE! I honestly don't care who you cast for, as long as you just go out and do it. And get 'er done as fast as possible, because it was a relative madhouse this morning, and it's assuredly going to get worse as the day progresses. I could really use a drink. Ahha, that's right, liquor stores aren't open on election days.....

now playing on the iPod 40GB: Maroon 5; She Will Be Loved

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